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
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
Abstract: A videoconference access facility is described that allows people to obtain services and engage in financial transactions via a face-to-face video conference with a remote moderator. Because the remote moderator is there to receive verbal instructions and provide verbal support, the facility allows people to engage in complex transactions even if they are unable to read or write. The facility can be equipped with numerous types of devices that allow the moderator to view and receive information from documents, financial instruments, identification cards, and smart cards; as a result, the facility can provide financial transactions without the support of a bank. The facility may be used as part of a greater telecommunication network to deliver such services.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 1, 2011
Publication date:
July 25, 2013
Applicant:
VTM, LLC
Inventors:
Albert F Gainer, III, Paul Van Hoesen, Richard Chambers, Marc Kunkel, Michael Kunkel