Resistance Training Systems for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept applies the core technology of the original resistance device to new industries and fields, enabling personalized exercise plans, targeted therapy, rehabilitation, immersive workouts, and medical treatments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a resistance device and training machine for exercise purposes. However, its applications were limited to the fitness industry. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by exploring the potential of the core technology in diverse fields, such as healthcare, sports, and smart homes.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a system for generating personalized exercise plans, a method for treating musculoskeletal disorders, a rehabilitation system for athletes, a smart home gym system, and a medical device for treating neurological disorders. Each application leverages the eddy current brake principle and the resistance device's components, such as the rotating assemblies and magnets, to provide customized resistance training. The control unit and transmission unit are adapted to accommodate the specific requirements of each application.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel applications and use cases for the original resistance device, expanding its scope beyond the fitness industry. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific needs in diverse fields, resulting in innovative solutions that were not obvious from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of resistance devices, such as hydraulic or pneumatic systems, or integrating the resistance device with other technologies, like artificial intelligence or virtual reality. Variations may also involve modifying the control unit and transmission unit to accommodate specific industry requirements.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, sports, smart homes, and medical devices. The market for personalized exercise plans, rehabilitation systems, and medical devices is substantial, and the inventive concept's adaptability to diverse applications positions it for widespread adoption.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Exercise and rehabilitation equipment design, specifically resistance training devices utilizing electromagnetic braking systems and adaptive control technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with expertise in exercise equipment design, biomechanics, and electromechanical control systems, having knowledge of adaptive resistance technologies and rehabilitation engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the core eddy current brake technology from the source patent can be readily adapted to multiple application domains by modifying the control and transmission units. The fundamental resistance generation mechanism remains consistent across the proposed variations, with predictable modifications to suit specific use cases. The technical principles of resistance generation and adaptive control are directly transferable between fitness, medical, and rehabilitation contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,821 |
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| Title | Resistance device and resistance training machine having the resistance device |
| Assignee(s) | ACUFIT ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. |