Patents by Inventor Detlev F. Smith

Detlev F. Smith 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: 9526671
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to Hand Held Exercise and Fitness Devices that deals with exercise, fitness and therapeutic massage that may be held in the hand and used for a wide range of wrist, forearm and shoulder manipulation, massage and fitness exercises. The preferred embodiment will be in the shape of an Indian club with a light weight handle and a soft flexible polymer head that can have a variety of materials in the inner cavity. The second embodiment will have the head in the shape of a sledge hammer with a long handle and constructed in a similar fashion as the preferred embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: BOSU Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: David S. Weck, Chasen S. Booher, Roy R. Haas, Jr., Detlev F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20150045192
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to Hand Held Exercise and Fitness Devices that deals with exercise, fitness and therapeutic massage that may be held in the hand and used for a wide range of wrist, forearm and shoulder manipulation, massage and fitness exercises. The preferred embodiment will be in the shape of an Indian club with a light weight handle and a soft flexible polymer head that can have a variety of materials in the inner cavity. The second embodiment will have the head in the shape of a sledge hammer with a long handle and constructed in a similar fashion as the preferred embodiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: David S. Weck, Chasen S. Booher, Roy R. Haas, JR., Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: 7950548
    Abstract: A universal collar that attaches to a pump and, in turn, a container used in a dispenser having a keyplate, the universal collar including: a first flange and a second flange, wherein the flanges extend radially outward and are axially spaced from each other for receiving the keyplate therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E Ciavarella, Mark E Rosendranz, Detlev F Smith
  • Patent number: 7892159
    Abstract: A variably configured exercise device may include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first and second end portions. The first end portion of each rail can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Engineering Fitness International Corp.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Robert Schnabel, Jr., Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: 7798370
    Abstract: A universal collar key used in connection with a container that fits within the housing of a dispenser that has a keyed receiver, the universal collar key including a collar supported on the container, a first flange and a second flange extending radially outward from the collar and spaced axially to define a clearance for receipt of the receiver therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E Ciavarella, Mark E Rosendranz, Martin O'Toole, Detlev F Smith
  • Patent number: 7503465
    Abstract: A universal adapter clip used in connection with a container that is received within a soap dispenser having a key-plate, the clip including a hollow body attachable to the container, a flange extending radially outward of the body, and a tab extending rearwardly from the body and axially spaced from the flange to receive the key-plate therebetween upon insertion of the container within the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventors: Nick E Ciavarella, Mark E Rosendranz, Martin O'Toole, Detlev F Smith
  • Publication number: 20090042675
    Abstract: A flag football uniform comprising a shoulder supported portion selected from the group consisting of: (a) at least one strap, (b) a vest, and (c) a jersey; a waist portion, said shoulder supported portion being either secured to or formed substantially integrally with said waist portion; a plurality of flags securement locations defined on said waist portion; and a plurality of flags for selective attachment to said flag receipts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Official Flag Football Jersey Co.
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, II, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: 7435207
    Abstract: A core muscle exercising apparatus has a support platform that is held off the ground in an operative position by opposed front support legs and opposed rear support legs. A front support leg on one side of the apparatus is pivotally secured to a rear support leg on that same side, and a front support leg on the other side of the apparatus is pivotally secured to the rear support leg on that side. In the operative position, the front support legs hold the support platform in an operative position, generally parallel to a ground surface on which the front and rear support legs stand. In a storable position, the front support legs are pivoted relative to the rear support legs on their respective pivot assemblies, and the support platform further pivots toward the front support legs to provide the apparatus in a collapsed, readily storable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventors: John W. Cook, Matthew A. Heinle, Detlev F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080207414
    Abstract: A core muscle exercising apparatus has a support platform that is held off the ground in an operative position by opposed front support legs and opposed rear support legs. A front support leg on one side of the apparatus is pivotally secured to a rear support leg on that same side, and a front support leg on the other side of the apparatus is pivotally secured to the rear support leg on that side. In the operative position, the front support legs hold the support platform in an operative position, generally parallel to a ground surface on which the front and rear support legs stand. In a storable position, the front support legs are pivoted relative to the rear support legs on their respective pivot assemblies, and the support platform further pivots toward the front support legs to provide the apparatus in a collapsed, readily storable position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: John W. Cook, Matthew A. Heinle, Detlev F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080139345
    Abstract: A flag football uniform comprising a shoulder supported portion selected from the group consisting of: (a) at least one strap, (b) a vest, and (c) a jersey; a waist portion, said shoulder supported portion being either secured to or formed substantially integrally with said waist portion; a plurality of flags securement locations defined on said waist portion; and a plurality of flags for selective attachment to said flag receipts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D524883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventors: Michael R. Clark, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D528174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Fitness Quest Inc.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Detlev F. Smith, Wu San Ching
  • Patent number: D572321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Fitness Quest Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Clark, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D599528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, II, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D616180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, II, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D622933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, II, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D635330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, II, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D642638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: BOSU Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Clark, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D643180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, II, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: D643595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Jack R. Baun, II, Detlev F. Smith