Patents by Inventor Robert C. Engle

Robert C. Engle 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: 9238159
    Abstract: A training and exercise device is provided to aid in proper positioning, technique, and muscle memory for different sports and exercise related activities. The training device includes a cylindrical barrel member. A sled or sleds are connected to the barrel member such that rotation and movement of the barrel member will in turn move the sled or sleds. The sleds are bi-directional such that they are able to move in both forward and rear directions, which will allow the training device to be used in multiple directions without having to reorient the entire device between exercises. The barrel device, sled or sleds may also be configured to adjust the weights thereof to increase or decrease the resistance of the movement of the training device to accommodate for different user's size, abilities, and intended outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignees: Auburn University, VTM, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Engle, Jr., David F. Dyer, Richard D. Tatum, Jason Beebe, William Bradley Young, Bradley G. Martin, Scott R. Young, Vaughn Maceina
  • Publication number: 20150157890
    Abstract: A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicants: SLACKBOW LLC, AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: James E. KLOPMAN, Robert C. ENGLE, Stacy MARABLE, II, Matthew H. KIRK, De'Varus M. MAY, Blake T. HUDSON, Christopher L. KELLEY
  • Patent number: 8986178
    Abstract: A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignees: Auburn University, Slackbow LLC
    Inventors: James E. Klopman, Robert C. Engle, Stacy Marable, II, Matthew H. Kirk, De'Varus M. May, Blake T. Hudson, Christopher L. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20140162849
    Abstract: A training and exercise device is provided to aid in proper positioning, technique, and muscle memory for different sports and exercise related activities. The training device includes a cylindrical barrel member. A sled or sleds are connected to the barrel member such that rotation and movement of the barrel member will in turn move the sled or sleds. The sleds are bi-directional such that they are able to move in both forward and rear directions, which will allow the training device to be used in multiple directions without having to reorient the entire device between exercises. The barrel device, sled or sleds may also be configured to adjust the weights thereof to increase or decrease the resistance of the movement of the training device to accommodate for different user's size, abilities, and intended outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: VTM, LLC, AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Robert C. Engle, Jr., David F. Dyer, Richard D. Tatum, Jason Beebe, William Bradley Young, Bradley G. Martin, Scott R. Young, Vaughn Maceina
  • Publication number: 20120238421
    Abstract: A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: James E. KLOPMAN, Robert C. ENGLE, Stacy MARABLE, II, Matthew H. KIRK, De'Varus M. MAY, Blake T. HUDSON, Christopher L. KELLEY
  • Patent number: 3965619
    Abstract: An apparatus for quickly changing the abrasive in the tool holder of a grinding, honing or abrasive finishing machine. After the abrasive in a finishing machine is worn out, this device allows the tool holder to be easily and quickly removed and the abrasive stone in the tool holder changed and reset so a minimum of down time is experienced by the operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corporation
    Inventor: Robert C. Engle
  • Patent number: 3964211
    Abstract: An apparatus for indicating replacement of an abrasive stick or stone in a honing machine by utilizing an air pressure sensor in conjunction with the feed cylinder for the abrasive stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1976
    Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corporation
    Inventor: Robert C. Engle