Patents by Inventor Lanny Potts

Lanny Potts 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).

  • Stairclimbing and upper body, exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 5256117
    Abstract: An apparatus for simultaneous upper body exercise and lower body exercise is provided. The lower body exercise is of a stairclimbing simulation type. Movement of the upper body exercise handles and lower body exercise pedals are independent from one another. Resistance to motion of the handles and pedals is provided and controlled so as to produce substantially isokinetic exercise. Step-down gears are provided so that a similar amount of upper body effort and lower body effort is perceived by the exerciser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Stairmaster Sports Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lanny Potts, Fred H. Holmes