Patents by Inventor Brad Hill

Brad Hill 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).

  • Publication number: 20230373859
    Abstract: A process to enhance the pozzolanic activity of a natural inactive sedimentary pozzolan and the pozzolanic material formed by the process are described. The process comprises the steps of finely dividing the pozzolan to a Blaine fineness of at least 8,000 cm2/g for increasing the surface area of the finely ground pozzolan and exposing a great amount of the number of silicon and aluminum atoms available to react with lime in a pore solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Brad Hill
  • Patent number: 8727946
    Abstract: A spotting device for use during exercise routines is provided where a linear motor includes a forcer that travels along a magnetic shaft to provide a resistance force in response to a force generated by a weight in order to provide assistance and safety to a user performing the exercise routine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Smalley Steel Ring Company
    Inventors: Michael Greenhill, Mark Greenhill, Brad Hill
  • Publication number: 20130190143
    Abstract: A spotting device for use during exercise routines is provided where a lineal motor includes a forcer that travels along a magnetic shaft to provide a resistance force in response to a force generated by a weight in order to provide assistance and safely to a user performing the exercise routine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: MICHAEL GREENHILL, Mark Greenhill, Brad Hill
  • Patent number: 8475338
    Abstract: Exercise machines and linear motor systems for use in exercise machines are provided herein, where the linear motor provides a resistance force in response to a force generated by a user performing an exercise. The linear motor systems include a programmable logic and force generation control system, which is programmable to control the resistance provided by the linear motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Smalley Steel Ring Company
    Inventors: Michael Greenhill, Mark Greenhill, Brad Hill
  • Patent number: 7926860
    Abstract: A manual lifting apparatus for providing adjustable handles that allow a person to more effectively, efficiently, and safely lift objects. The present invention provides a webbing attached to two ergonomic handles that assists a user in lifting objects. The handles are adjustable to allow a user to adjust the height from which the user must lift the object thus allowing the user to effectively lift an object from the power zone to more effectively and safely lift objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Landles, LLC
    Inventors: Brad Hill, David Hill
  • Publication number: 20080303300
    Abstract: A manual lifting apparatus for providing adjustable handles that allow a person to more effectively, efficiently, and safely lift objects. The present invention provides a webbing attached to two ergonomic handles that assists a user in lifting objects. The handles are adjustable to allow a user to adjust the height from which the user must lift the object thus allowing the user to effectively lift an object from the power zone to more effectively and safely lift objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Brad Hill, David Hill
  • Patent number: D566967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventors: David Hill, Brad Hill