Patents by Inventor Chad A. Follmar
Chad A. Follmar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8621946Abstract: A support for an ultrasound probe device may comprise a handle portion at a first end and providing a hand hold, with the handle portion being elongated with a first longitudinal axis. The support may comprise a pocket portion at a second end opposite of the handle portion, and which is elongated with a second longitudinal axis. The support may comprise a middle portion positioned between the handle portion and the pocket portion, with the middle portion being flexible to change and retain an angle between the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis. A cord channel may be formed in the handle portion, the pocket portion and the middle portion to receive a cord of the probe device. A probe pocket may be formed in the pocket portion to receive the probe housing of the probe device.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventors: Patrick Nefos, Chad Follmar
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Publication number: 20130244844Abstract: An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
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Patent number: 8394005Abstract: An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
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Publication number: 20100004101Abstract: An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
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Publication number: 20070124019Abstract: This system includes a base unit having an array of data storage locations mounted in a rectangular form factor along a back wall of the housing and at least one read/write device. The robotic mechanism includes a stationary vertical shaft on which is mounted on a horizontal track, movable in the vertical direction. The horizontal track extends from end to end of the base unit housing. The robotic mechanism includes a rotatable gripper that moves on the horizontal track and swivels on a pivot about an axis that is parallel to the vertical shaft to provide access to all interior surfaces of the base unit housing where data storage locations reside. An expansion module, comprising a rotary carousel of data storage locations, can be connected to either end of the base unit which enables the robotic mechanism to access the data storage elements within the expansion module without modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: Qualstar CorporationInventors: Thomas Studebaker, William Brennan, Chad Follmar, Everette Van Wert, William Vermeer
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Patent number: 7181313Abstract: This system includes a base unit having an array of data storage locations mounted in a rectangular form factor along a back wall of the housing and at least one read/write device. The robotic mechanism includes a stationary vertical shaft on which is mounted on a horizontal track, movable in the vertical direction. The horizontal track extends from end to end of the base unit housing. The robotic mechanism includes a rotatable gripper that moves on the horizontal track and swivels on a pivot about an axis that is parallel to the vertical shaft to provide access to all interior surfaces of the base unit housing where data storage locations reside. An expansion module, comprising a rotary carousel of data storage locations, can be connected to either end of the base unit which enables the robotic mechanism to access the data storage elements within the expansion module without modification.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Qualstar CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Studebaker, William R. Brennan, Jr., Chad A. Follmar, Everette C. Van Wert, William H. Vermeer
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Publication number: 20060084032Abstract: A dental instrument has a concave central section to facilitate end-to-end rotation during use. First and second ends of the instrument extend axially from the central section. At least one of the ends interfaces with a dental device such as a mirror or tip. The ends are configured for a smooth transition from adjacent end to the respective device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: David Tipton, Karen Neiner, Howard Wax, Claude Brown, Susan Boyden, William Bollig, Chad Follmar, Brian Bone, Bryce Rutter, Feng Feng, Heath Doty
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Publication number: 20040257924Abstract: This system includes a base unit having an array of data storage locations mounted in a rectangular form factor along a back wall of the housing and at least one read/write device. The robotic mechanism includes a stationary vertical shaft on which is mounted on a horizontal track, movable in the vertical direction. The horizontal track extends from end to end of the base unit housing. The robotic mechanism includes a rotatable gripper that moves on the horizontal track and swivels on a pivot about an axis that is parallel to the vertical shaft to provide access to all interior surfaces of the base unit housing where data storage locations reside. An expansion module, comprising a rotary carousel of data storage locations, can be connected to either end of the base unit which enables the robotic mechanism to access the data storage elements within the expansion module without modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Qualstar CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Studebaker, William R. Brennan, Chad A. Follmar, Everette C. Van Wert, William H. Vermeer
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Patent number: 6270372Abstract: A patch cord connector for use in 110 style cross-connect systems includes a two piece housing with snaps located on the conductor housing, an angled wire housing front to simplify terminations and a double staggering arrangement of the conductors to achieve category 5 performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1996Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Royal Jenner, Chad A. Follmar