Patents by Inventor Robert Hummer

Robert Hummer 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).

  • Publication number: 20070099773
    Abstract: A spotter assembly is disclosed where multiple vertical uprights, cross bars and individual spotters are possible. The cross bars are vertically movable relative to the uprights and the spotters are movable relative to the crossbars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Dumbbell Spotter, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Hummer
  • Publication number: 20070049472
    Abstract: A spotter assembly is disclosed where multiple vertical uprights, cross bars and individual spotters are possible. The cross bars are vertically movable relative to the uprights and the spotters are movable relative to the crossbars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: Dumbbell Spotter, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Hummer
  • Publication number: 20050009671
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable dumbbell rack assembly that can be used as a built-in dumbbell spotter. The assembly is capable of presenting dumbbells in various adjustable positions to a user. The assembly may be used in combination with any suitable exercise bench adaptable into a flat or inclining position. The assembly comprises a rack configured for positioning horizontally between a pair of vertical supports or a compatible commercial barbell or dumbbell support. The rack includes two rotatable dumbbell holders slideably fastened thereon. Each dumbbell holder defines a cutout that allows the user to see and grab the handle of the dumbbell that extends across the cutout. The height of the rack are adjustable along the legs of the vertical supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Hummer
  • Publication number: 20030170108
    Abstract: A high flotation forklift with six degrees of freedom for movement of the fork assembly is provided. All of the movements to the fork assembly can be done while the forklift itself remains stationary. In addition to the conventional up-down movement, side-side movement, and front-back tilt, the present forklift provides for forward and backward fork movement, left-right yaw and side-to-side tilting while the forklift itself remains stationary. This allows for exact placement of any item, and is especially suited for placement of turf trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: J. Robert Hummer
  • Patent number: 6263616
    Abstract: A combination of a modular tray for use in forming grass turf tiles and a removable grass turf tile formed therein is provided. The combination includes a modular tray having a turf tile support surface and a plurality of parallel ribs formed in the support surface and extending downwardly therefrom. Drainage notches are formed through a lower surface of the nibs. The ribs are asymmetrically spaced with respect to a center line of the support surface such that stacking the modular trays in alternating orientations rotated by 180° results in vertically staggered ribs. Sidewalls extend upwardly from a periphery of the support surface to a generally uniform height above the support surface. Flanges extend from an upper edge of the sidewalls to form a generally planar rim. A drainage material is located on and generally coextensive with the turf tile support surface over the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: J. Robert Hummer
  • Patent number: 6112680
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing sections of turf for initial placement, replacement and/or rotation is provided. The apparatus includes a frame adapted for placement on a section of turf. A plurality of spaced apart actuators are mounted to the frame. Each actuator has an actuator rod with a sharpened end which is movable between a first, retracted position and a second, extended position. The actuator rods have an insertion angle of approximately 60.degree. or less with respect to a contact surface such that upon actuation, the actuator rods are moved from the first position to the second position and the sharpened ends of the actuator rods are adapted to pierce the selected section of turf to firmly engage the section of grass turf to the frame for placement or replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Hummer Sport Surfaces, L.L.C.
    Inventor: J. Robert Hummer