Patents by Inventor Bret A. Tolles

Bret A. Tolles 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: 6527683
    Abstract: An exercise machine having a frame, weight stack, pulleys, and cables and incorporating a dual adjustable pulley system is disclosed. The weight stack is slidably connected to the frame. A primary moveable pulley system is engaged with the weight stack by way of a primary cable. The primary cable has a handle connected to its first end and its second end is fixed with respect to an exercise movement. A series of directional pulleys are also engaged with the primary cable. The directional pulleys are positioned on the frame to allow for an exerciser to perform multiple exercises employing the weight stack. A secondary moveable pulley system is engaged with the primary moveable pulley system. The secondary moveable pulley system can be selectively engaged with the weight stack using a releasable coupler. A secondary cable is functionally engaged with the secondary moveable pulley system and a number of directional pulleys. The secondary cable has a first end that is fixed to a floating pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Bret A. Tolles
  • Publication number: 20010034290
    Abstract: An exercise machine having a frame, weight stack, pulleys, and cables and incorporating a dual adjustable pulley system is disclosed. The weight stack is slidably connected to the frame. A primary moveable pulley system is engaged with the weight stack by way of a primary cable. The primary cable has a handle connected to its first end and its second end is fixed with respect to an exercise movement. A series of directional pulleys are also engaged with the primary cable. The directional pulleys are positioned on the frame to allow for an exerciser to perform multiple exercises employing the weight stack. A secondary moveable pulley system is engaged with the primary moveable pulley system. The secondary moveable pulley system can be selectively engaged with the weight stack using a releasable coupler. A secondary cable is functionally engaged with the secondary moveable pulley system and a number of directional pulleys. The secondary cable has a first end that is fixed to a floating pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventor: Bret A. Tolles
  • Patent number: 6287243
    Abstract: A multi-adjustable exercise bench having a frame assembly, a back rest pivotally connected to the frame assembly, and a bottom rest pivotally connected at a first pivot to the back rest at a location spaced apart from the pivotal connection of the back rest to the frame assembly and pivotally connected at a second pivot to the frame assembly. Adjustment of the frame assembly to move the back rest from a first angle to a second angle relative to a bench supporting surface automatically moves the bottom rest from a first angle to a second angle relative to the back rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Larry H. Isom, Bret A. Tolles