Patents Assigned to PRX Performance, LLC
  • Patent number: 12214251
    Abstract: A retractable exercise rack system for efficiently securing an exercise rack against or near a wall when the exercise rack is not in use. The retractable exercise rack system may thus be adjustable between a retracted position against or near the wall, and an extended position which is distally-positioned with respect to the wall. The retractable exercise rack system generally includes a first support member a second support member, with an exercise bar connected between the support members. Wall mounts may be secured to the wall, with the first and second support members being adjustably connected to the wall mounts by linkages, scissor connectors, or arms. Latches and strikers may be utilized to releasably lock the support members in the extended and/or retracted positions. One or both of the support members may include a button for releasing the latches from the strikers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Spencer R. Sweeney, Garrett A. Iverson
  • Patent number: 12208302
    Abstract: An exercise rack pulley system for providing a wide range of versatile arrangements of pulleys on an exercise rack. An example embodiment generally includes an exercise rack including one or more support members and arm members. One or more pulley units may be attached to one or more support members and/or arm members of the exercise rack. Each of the pulley units includes a bracket for attaching to the exercise rack and a frame for supporting a rotatable pulley. The frame is adjustably connected with the bracket such that each pulley unit may be adjusted between at least two positions, including a first position in which the frame is parallel with the bracket and a second position in which the frame is perpendicular with the bracket. A cable is routed through the pulley units and connected to a weight to accommodate a wide range of different types of exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Nesemeier, Kathryn A. Johnson, Garrett A. Iverson, Alexander M. Johnson, Austin R. Birrenkott
  • Patent number: 12145045
    Abstract: A shelf assembly may include a shelf top configured to support one or more stored articles (e.g. dumbbells, kettlebells, etc.), and at least one shelf bracket configured to be coupled to the shelf top and to a wall to securely position the shelf top relative to the wall. In some embodiments, the shelf bracket may be coupled to the wall in different ways so that in a first use position, the shelf top extends horizontally relative to the wall, and in a second use position, the shelf top is positioned in a downwardly sloped position relative to the wall. In further embodiments, the shelf bracket may be adjustable to enable the shelf top to be positioned over a range of desired positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Alexander M. Johnson, Spencer R. Sweeney, Garrett A. Iverson
  • Patent number: 12102864
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Garrett A. Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 12005289
    Abstract: A lever arm and method of use are disclosed herein. An example lever arm includes a translatable positioning assembly having a handle assembly having a trigger lock, the handle assembly being configured to engage with a frame member of a rack in such a way that the handle assembly can be selectively positioned along the frame member. The trigger lock is configured to engage with one of a first plurality of apertures of the frame member when a desired position for the translatable positioning assembly is selected. An armature that is pivotably coupled to the handle assembly in such a way that the armature can pivot in a first plane. The armature is configured to pivot in a second plane. The lever arm includes a first guide that is rotatably coupled to an end of the armature to allow the first guide to swivel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander M. Johnson, Garrett A. Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka
  • Patent number: 11992744
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The folding exercise rack generally includes a plurality of extension members pivotably connected to wall-connected mounting brackets. Upright support members connected to the extension members support a barbell and exercise bar. The exercise rack is pivotable from an extended exercise position into a plurality of selectable compact storage positions substantially parallel with and closely adjacent to the wall. The mounting brackets include a plurality of selectable connection points to determine how much space is present between the wall and exercise rack in the storage positions. One connection point allows a retractable exercise bench to be stored in the space between the wall and exercise rack. Mechanisms are provided for locking the exercise rack in a plurality of selected positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Brandon V. Anderson
  • Patent number: 11872436
    Abstract: An exercise rack pulley system for providing a wide range of versatile arrangements of pulleys on an exercise rack. An example embodiment generally includes an exercise rack including one or more support members and arm members. One or more pulley units may be attached to one or more support members and/or arm members of the exercise rack. Each of the pulley units includes a bracket for attaching to the exercise rack and a frame for supporting a rotatable pulley. The frame is adjustably connected with the bracket such that each pulley unit may be adjusted between at least two positions, including a first position in which the frame is parallel with the bracket and a second position in which the frame is perpendicular with the bracket. A cable is routed through the pulley units and connected to a weight to accommodate a wide range of different types of exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Nesemeier, Kathryn A. Johnson, Garrett A. Iverson, Alexander M. Johnson, Austin R. Birrenkott
  • Patent number: 11865402
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system for that is extended outwardly from the wall when in use and retracted towards the wall when not in use. The retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system generally includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, a bench pivotally connected to the mounting bracket that has an extended position and a retracted position, a first support member pivotally attached to the bench and a second support member pivotally attached to the bench. The first surface of the bench is horizontal or inclined when in the extended position to be used as a weightlifting bench. The first surface of the bench is in a substantially vertical position when in the retracted position for compact storage of the bench near the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Steven R. Wagner
  • Patent number: 11771945
    Abstract: An inclinable bench system for exercise that is attachable to a wall with a mounting bracket, is extendable outwardly from the wall when in use, and is retractable towards the wall when not in use. The inclinable bench generally includes a torso portion and a seat portion on a support segment, latches for selectively latching the bench to the support segment in a first position with the torso and seat portions parallel for extension and retraction, latches for latching the bench in a plurality of selected second positions with the torso and seat portions inclined, and latch operators for operating the latches for the bench to move between the first and second positions. The seat portion is movably supported on a two-level rail and as the bench is moved between the first and second positions the seat portion is automatically inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B Brasch, Brandon V. Anderson, Kevin D. Barth, Alexander M. Johnson, Michael W. Nesemeier
  • Patent number: 11766585
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Garrett A Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11738251
    Abstract: An exercise rack enclosure system for providing an exercise rack which is concealable within an enclosure. The exercise rack enclosure system generally includes an enclosure including an interior space. An exercise rack is pivotably connected to the enclosure within the interior space. The exercise rack is adjustable between a collapsed position, in which the exercise rack is completely positioned within the interior space of the enclosure, and an extended position, in which the exercise rack extends out of the interior space of the enclosure for use. The enclosure may optionally include one or more doors for concealing the interior space and exercise rack when not in use. Various attachments may be stored in the enclosure and removably connected to the exercise rack for performing a wide range of exercise moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Garrett A. Iverson, Jacob M. Yokom
  • Patent number: 11666798
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system for that is extended outwardly from the wall when in use and retracted towards the wall when not in use. The retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system generally includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, a bench pivotally connected to the mounting bracket that has an extended position and a retracted position, a first support member pivotally attached to the bench and a second support member pivotally attached to the bench. The first surface of the bench is horizontal or inclined when in the extended position to be used as a weightlifting bench. The first surface of the bench is in a substantially vertical position when in the retracted position for compact storage of the bench near the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Steven R. Wagner
  • Patent number: 11617916
    Abstract: An inclinable bench system for exercise that is attachable to a wall with a mounting bracket, is extendable outwardly from the wall when in use, and is retractable towards the wall when not in use. The inclinable bench generally includes a torso portion and a seat portion on a support segment, latches for selectively latching the bench to the support segment in a first position with the torso and seat portions parallel for extension and retraction, latches for latching the bench in a plurality of selected second positions with the torso and seat portions inclined, and latch operators for operating the latches for the bench to move between the first and second positions. The seat portion is movably supported on a two-level rail and as the bench is moved between the first and second positions the seat portion is automatically inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Brandon V. Anderson, Kevin D. Barth, Alexander M. Johnson, Michael W. Nesemeier
  • Patent number: 11607599
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The folding exercise rack generally includes a plurality of extension members pivotably connected to wall-connected mounting brackets. Upright support members connected to the extension members support a barbell and exercise bar. The exercise rack is pivotable from an extended exercise position into a plurality of selectable compact storage positions substantially parallel with and closely adjacent to the wall. The mounting brackets include a plurality of selectable connection points to determine how much space is present between the wall and exercise rack in the storage positions. One connection point allows a retractable exercise bench to be stored in the space between the wall and exercise rack. Mechanisms are provided for locking the exercise rack in a plurality of selected positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Brandon V. Anderson
  • Patent number: 11596850
    Abstract: An exercise rack enclosure system for providing an exercise rack which is concealable within an enclosure. The exercise rack enclosure system generally includes an enclosure including an interior space. An exercise rack is pivotably connected to the enclosure within the interior space. The exercise rack is adjustable between a collapsed position, in which the exercise rack is completely positioned within the interior space of the enclosure, and an extended position, in which the exercise rack extends out of the interior space of the enclosure for use. The enclosure may optionally include one or more doors for concealing the interior space and exercise rack when not in use. Various attachments may be stored in the enclosure and removably connected to the exercise rack for performing a wide range of exercise moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Garrett A. Iverson, Jacob M. Yokom
  • Patent number: 11446535
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Garrett A. Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11446539
    Abstract: An inclinable bench system for exercise that is attachable to a wall with a mounting bracket, is extendable outwardly from the wall when in use, and is retractable towards the wall when not in use. The inclinable bench generally includes a torso portion and a seat portion on a support segment, latches for selectively latching the bench to the support segment in a first position with the torso and seat portions parallel for extension and retraction, latches for latching the bench in a plurality of selected second positions with the torso and seat portions inclined, and latch operators for operating the latches for the bench to move between the first and second positions. The seat portion is movably supported on a two-level rail and as the bench is moved between the first and second positions the seat portion is automatically inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Brandon V. Anderson, Kevin D. Barth, Alexander M. Johnson, Michael W. Nesemeier
  • Patent number: 11400337
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system for that is extended outwardly from the wall when in use and retracted towards the wall when not in use. The retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system generally includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, a bench pivotally connected to the mounting bracket that has an extended position and a retracted position, a first support member pivotally attached to the bench and a second support member pivotally attached to the bench. The first surface of the bench is horizontal or inclined when in the extended position to be used as a weightlifting bench. The first surface of the bench is in a substantially vertical position when in the retracted position for compact storage of the bench near the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Steven R. Wagner
  • Patent number: 11161007
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system for that is extended outwardly from the wall when in use and retracted towards the wall when not in use. The retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system generally includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, a bench pivotally connected to the mounting bracket that has an extended position and a retracted position, a first support member pivotally attached to the bench and a second support member pivotally attached to the bench. The first surface of the bench is horizontal or inclined when in the extended position to be used as a weightlifting bench. The first surface of the bench is in a substantially vertical position when in the retracted position for compact storage of the bench near the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Steven R. Wagner
  • Patent number: 11058936
    Abstract: An exercise rack enclosure system for providing an exercise rack which is concealable within an enclosure. The exercise rack enclosure system generally includes an enclosure including an interior space. An exercise rack is pivotably connected to the enclosure within the interior space. The exercise rack is adjustable between a collapsed position, in which the exercise rack is completely positioned within the interior space of the enclosure, and an extended position, in which the exercise rack extends out of the interior space of the enclosure for use. The enclosure may optionally include one or more doors for concealing the interior space and exercise rack when not in use. Various attachments may be stored in the enclosure and removably connected to the exercise rack for performing a wide range of exercise moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Garrett A. Iverson, Jacob M. Yokom