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).

  • Patent number: 8621946
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick Nefos, Chad Follmar
  • Publication number: 20130244844
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
  • Patent number: 8394005
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
  • Publication number: 20100004101
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
  • Publication number: 20070124019
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Qualstar Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Studebaker, William Brennan, Chad Follmar, Everette Van Wert, William Vermeer
  • Patent number: 7181313
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Qualstar Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Studebaker, William R. Brennan, Jr., Chad A. Follmar, Everette C. Van Wert, William H. Vermeer
  • Publication number: 20060084032
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: David Tipton, Karen Neiner, Howard Wax, Claude Brown, Susan Boyden, William Bollig, Chad Follmar, Brian Bone, Bryce Rutter, Feng Feng, Heath Doty
  • Publication number: 20040257924
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Qualstar Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Studebaker, William R. Brennan, Chad A. Follmar, Everette C. Van Wert, William H. Vermeer
  • Patent number: 6270372
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Royal Jenner, Chad A. Follmar