Patents Assigned to Schmidt Design, LLC
  • User interface for a motorized isokinetic resistance exercise machine
    Patent number: 11944869
    Abstract: An exercise device consisting of two or more flexible elements originating from different locations and connected to a common handle capable of being moved in a variety of directions. Each element also connected to a resistance mechanism and a force measuring device whereby a user interface and microcomputer determine force and direction and enable creation of customized workouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Schmidt Design LLC
    Inventor: David Schmidt
  • Safety control system for motorized resistance equipment utilizing one-way clutches
    Patent number: 11883708
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a rope wrapped around a spindle having a one-way clutch rotatably mounted on a driveshaft. The driveshaft is driven by a motor controlled by a motor controller. The controller is capable of driving and braking the motor such that the driving torque and the braking torque can be set at different values to ensure the safety of the apparatus and user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Schmidt Design, LLC
    Inventor: David Schmidt
  • Body tether apparatus
    Patent number: 11369830
    Abstract: An exercise device consisting of a housing having a rope extending therethrough and wherein the rope is wound about a spool mounted on a driveshaft driven in a forward direction by a motor. The spool includes a one-way clutch for engaging the driveshaft in the forward direction and freely rotating on the driveshaft in the reverse direction. A recoil mechanism is coupled to the spool to rotate the spool in the reverse direction and rewind the rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Schmidt Design, LLC
    Inventor: David Schmidt
  • Safety control system for motorized resistance equipment utilizing one-way clutches
    Patent number: 11191989
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a rope wrapped around a spindle having a one-way clutch rotatably mounted on a driveshaft. The driveshaft is driven by a motor controlled by a motor controller. The controller is capable of driving and braking the motor such that the driving torque and the braking torque can be set at different values to ensure the safety of the apparatus and user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Schmidt Design, LLC
    Inventor: David Schmidt
  • User interface for a motorized isokinetic resistance exercise machine
    Patent number: 10946245
    Abstract: An exercise device consisting of two or more flexible elements originating from different locations and connected to a common handle capable of being moved in a variety of directions. Each element also connected to a resistance mechanism and a force measuring device whereby a user interface and microcomputer determine force and direction and enable creation of customized workouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Schmidt Design, LLC
    Inventor: David Schmidt
  • User interface for a motorized isokinetic resistance exercise machine
    Patent number: 10328307
    Abstract: An exercise device consisting of two or more flexible elements originating from different locations and connected to a common handle capable of being moved in a variety of directions. Each element also connected to a resistance mechanism and a force measuring device whereby a user interface and microcomputer determine force and direction and displays same in a plethora of varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Schmidt Design, LLC
    Inventor: David H Schmidt
  • User interface for a motorized isokinetic resistance exercise machine
    Patent number: 9724563
    Abstract: An exercise device consisting of two or more flexible elements originating from different locations and connected to a common handle capable of being moved in a variety of directions. Each element also connected to a resistance mechanism and a force measuring device whereby a user interface and microcomputer determine force and direction and displays same in a plethora of varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Schmidt Design, LLC
    Inventor: David H Schmidt