Patents by Inventor Benjamin A. Strohman

Benjamin A. Strohman 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).

  • Patent number: 10478371
    Abstract: A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved body weight support apparatus and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehabilitation therapies, but exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, including alternative functionality at differing locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Stockmaster, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Blake Reese, Dean C. Wright, Yi Luo, Li-Te Liu, Betty Dolce, Thomas R. Fischer, Chris Bierl, Judy Powers, Don Sacilowski
  • Patent number: 10470964
    Abstract: A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved lift system and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehab therapies, but including exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, as well as a track system, wherein the system is capable of providing alternative functionality at differing locations. Other features disclosed include a system by which a movable support unit tracks or follows a patient, adjustable and variable supportive forces for users based upon, for example, a percentage of sensed body weight, and a user-interface that may be employed in a mobile, wired or wireless manner and will allow the use of multiple lift systems on a single, looped track system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Stockmaster, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Blake Reese, Dean C. Wright, Yi Luo, Li-Te Liu
  • Patent number: 10307624
    Abstract: A trolley for use with a fall arrest system, the trolley providing active control of both downward movement of a body attached to a rope or cable and horizontal position along a track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Strohman
  • Patent number: 9744386
    Abstract: An adjustable fall arrest system is disclosed, where the system employs a four-bar linkage and cantilevered beam arrangement to provide the fall arrest support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Baughman, Keith Buddendeck, James G. Stockmaster, Dean C. Wright, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Blake Reese
  • Publication number: 20170232279
    Abstract: A trolley for use with a fall arrest system, the trolley providing active control of both downward movement of a body attached to a rope or cable and horizontal position along a track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Strohman
  • Publication number: 20170135893
    Abstract: A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved lift system and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehab therapies, but including exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, as well as a track system, wherein the system is capable of providing alternative functionality at differing locations. Other features disclosed include a system by which a movable support unit tracks or follows a patient, adjustable and variable supportive forces for users based upon, for example, a percentage of sensed body weight, and a user-interface that may be employed in a mobile, wired or wireless manner and will allow the use of multiple lift systems on a single, looped track system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Stockmaster, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Blake Reese, Dean C. Wright, Yi Luo, Li-Te Liu
  • Patent number: 9510991
    Abstract: A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved lift system and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehab therapies, but including exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, as well as a track system, wherein the system is capable of providing alternative functionality at differing locations. Other features disclosed include a system by which a movable support unit tracks or follows a patient, adjustable and variable supportive forces for users based upon, for example, a percentage of sensed body weight, and a user-interface that may be employed in a mobile, wired or wireless manner and will allow the use of multiple lift systems on a single, looped track system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Stockmaster, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Blake Reese, Dean C. Wright, Yi Luo, Li-Te Liu
  • Publication number: 20160271430
    Abstract: An adjustable fall arrest system is disclosed, where the system employs a four-bar linkage and cantilevered beam arrangement to provide the fall arrest support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Baughman, Keith Buddendeck, James G. Stockmaster, Dean C. Wright, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Blake Reese
  • Publication number: 20160256346
    Abstract: A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved body weight support apparatus and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehabilitation therapies, but exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, including alternative functionality at differing locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Stockmaster, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Blake Reese, Dean C. Wright, Yi Luo, Li-Te Liu, Betty Dolce, Thomas R. Fischer, Chris Bierl, Judy Powers, Don Sacilowski
  • Publication number: 20140206503
    Abstract: A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved lift system and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehab therapies, but including exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, as well as a track system, wherein the system is capable of providing alternative functionality at differing locations. Other features disclosed include a system by which a movable support unit tracks or follows a patient, adjustable and variable supportive forces for users based upon, for example, a percentage of sensed body weight, and a user-interface that may be employed in a mobile, wired or wireless manner and will allow the use of multiple lift systems on a single, looped track system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Stockmaster, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Alexander Z. Chemyak, Blake Reese, Dean C. Wright, Yi Luo, Li-Te Liu
  • Patent number: D959248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Strohman
  • Patent number: D959965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Strohman
  • Patent number: D959966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Strohman
  • Patent number: D959967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Strohman
  • Patent number: D959968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Strohman