Patents by Inventor C. John Cotton

C. John Cotton 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: 12318653
    Abstract: A dynamic exercise device having a base, a handle rotatably mounted in the base, and a stand which supports the base, the base being mounted in the stand via a sliding joint. In a first mode of use, the stand is detached and the base is placed against a surface on which the exercise device is used, and in a second mode of use, the stand is attached to the base such that in the second mode of use the stand is placed against the surface on which the exercise device is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Patent number: 12214245
    Abstract: A dynamic exercise device having a hand grip mounted in an inner ring, the inner ring mounted in an outer ring, and the outer ring mounted in a base. The inner ring, outer ring and base are each movable in at least one degree of freedom relative to each of the others. The base further includes a first support strut, a second support strut, and a bridge member interconnecting the first and second support struts and having a planar surface-engaging face configured to engage a surface on or against which the exercise device is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Publication number: 20230264071
    Abstract: A dynamic exercise device having a base, a handle rotatably mounted in the base, and a stand which supports the base, the base being mounted in the stand via a sliding joint. In a first mode of use, the stand is detached and the base is placed against a surface on which the exercise device is used, and in a second mode of use, the stand is attached to the base such that in the second mode of use the stand is placed against the surface on which the exercise device is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Publication number: 20230264070
    Abstract: A dynamic exercise device having a hand grip mounted in an inner ring, the inner ring mounted in an outer ring, and the outer ring mounted in a base. The inner ring, outer ring and base are each movable in at least one degree of freedom relative to each of the others. The base further includes a first support strut, a second support strut, and a bridge member interconnecting the first and second support struts and having a planar surface-engaging face configured to engage a surface on or against which the exercise device is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Patent number: 11679296
    Abstract: A dynamic exercise device having a hand grip mounted in an inner ring, the inner ring mounted in an outer ring, and the outer ring mounted in a base. Each of the above elements is movable in at least one degree of freedom relative to each of the other elements. Optionally, the base has feet. The feet may be fixed elements that provide immobility, or dynamic elements, such as roller bearings, that may provide adjustable movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Patent number: 11541271
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise device that enables a user to exercise different muscle groups. The exercise device has a first planar support member, a second planar support member extending from the first planar support member, and a handle having a first end coupled to the first planar support member, a second end coupled to the second planar support member, and a gripping portion therebetween. The gripping portion of the handle is oriented generally parallel to the first planar support member and generally perpendicular to the second planar support member. The exercise device also includes a first plurality of rotatable components engaging the first planar support member and adapted to rotate relative thereto, and a second plurality of rotatable components engaging the second planar support member and adapted to rotate relative thereto. The rotatable elements may comprise spheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Publication number: 20220249903
    Abstract: A dynamic exercise device having a hand grip mounted in an inner ring, the inner ring mounted in an outer ring, and the outer ring mounted in a base. Each of the above elements in movable in at least one degree of freedom relative to each of the other elements. Optionally, the base has feet. The feet may be fixed elements that provide immobility, or dynamic elements, such as roller bearings, that may provide adjustable movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Patent number: 11305148
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise device that enables a user to exercise different muscle groups. The exercise device has a a first planar support member, a second planar support member extending from the first planar support member at an angle therebetween, and a handle coupled to the first planar support member and to the second planar support member. The handle has an elongated gripping portion that is oriented generally parallel to the first planar support member and generally perpendicular to the second planar support member. The exercise device is configured to be alternated between a first orientation in which the first planar support member is positioned against a surface, and a second orientation in which the second planar support member is positioned against the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Publication number: 20220001230
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise device that enables a user to exercise different muscle groups. The exercise device has a first planar support member, a second planar support member extending from the first planar support member, and a handle having a first end coupled to the first planar support member, a second end coupled to the second planar support member, and a gripping portion therebetween. The gripping portion of the handle is oriented generally parallel to the first planar support member and generally perpendicular to the second planar support member. The exercise device also includes a first plurality of rotatable components engaging the first planar support member and adapted to rotate relative thereto, and a second plurality of rotatable components engaging the second planar support member and adapted to rotate relative thereto. The rotatable elements may comprise spheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: C. John Cotton
  • Publication number: 20210121732
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise device that enables a user to exercise different muscle groups. The exercise device has a handle and two surface-engaging members connected to the handle, allowing for multiple orientations for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: C. John Cotton