Patents Represented by Attorney Robert N. Blackman
  • Patent number: 6146343
    Abstract: A ball massage device is provided comprising (a) a massage ball, preferably in the form of an inflated large massage ball, (b) a platform having an elongated opening for receiving a top portion of the massage ball, and (c) a curvilinear (arcuate) base depending from the platform and having an opening for receiving a lower portion of the massage ball. During use of the device, the massage ball is effectively retained within the device by the platform and base which permit portions of the massage ball to extend therefrom. The portion of the massage ball extending above the platform engages the user's back and permits adequate massaging and exercising of the user's back and other body portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Roger K. Stewart
  • Patent number: 6023797
    Abstract: A comfort system is provided involving a towel, blanket or cloth that folds into a pillow configuration, and in a fire retardant version is useful as vehicle comfort system. The comfort system involves a length of cloth or fabric that folds into a pillow configuration. An air bladder contained within the pillow supplements the pillow to provide increased comfort. The comfort system provides reduced weight and convenient storage volume consumption for aircraft while providing the flexibility of selectively functioning as a pillow or towel or cover according to the particular needs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventor: John David Brumfield
  • Patent number: 5967949
    Abstract: An exercise device is provided having (a) an axle unit convertible into a hammer type exercising device, (b) an adjustable stand (c) a resistance unit attached to the axle unit, and a detachable handle elements. The axle unit is rotatably and releasably attached to the adjustable stand for permitting rotation of the axle unit about a horizontal axis. The resistance unit is attached to the axle unit for biasing the axle unit in a given position. The handle elements are attached to the axle unit for permitting the user to forcibly counter the bias provided by the resistance unit to permit exercise of the upper body. The axle unit is removable from the resistance unit and the adjustable stand, and may be converted into dumb bell or to a hammer, and by utilization of the resistance unit may be converted to a wrist roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Michael D. Davenport