Patents by Inventor John S. Dreibelbis

John S. Dreibelbis 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).

  • Exercise apparatus with turntable and pivoting poles
    Patent number: 5344376
    Abstract: The present invention provides an exercise apparatus 100 having a turntable 120 rotatably mounted proximate one end of a base 110, and right and left poles 130 and 140 pivotally mounted proximate an opposite end of the base 110. A person stands on the turntable 120, swivels the hips to rotate the turntable 120, and reciprocally pushes and pulls the poles 130 and 140 against resistance provided by an adjustable resistance mechanism 150.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: NordicTrack, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Bostic, John S. Dreibelbis, Pat J. Novak
  • Rowing machine exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 5295931
    Abstract: The present invention provides an exercise apparatus having a frame that extends between a front end and a rear end, and is designed to rest upon a floor surface. The frame supports an inclined rail at an angle of greater than five degrees relative to the floor surface. A seat is slidably secured relative to the rail, and the angle of inclination opposes rearward movement of the seat. A load resistant line means is secured at one end to the seat and at another effective end relative to the frame to further oppose rearward movement of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: NordicTrack, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Dreibelbis, Charles C. Hall, Dale R. Henn, Pat J. Novak
  • Strength training bench
    Patent number: D347251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: NordicTrack, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Dreibelbis, Daniel R. Rydquist, David S. Douglas
  • Physical exerciser
    Patent number: D349931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: NordicTrack, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Bostic, John S. Dreibelbis
  • Rowing machine exerciser
    Patent number: D352534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: NordicTrack, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Dreibelbis, Charles C. Hall, Pat J. Novak