Patents by Inventor Douglas Hennigar

Douglas Hennigar 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).

  • Recumbent stepper apparatus
    Patent number: 7775942
    Abstract: A recumbent exercise device which provides lower body, upper body and cardiovascular conditioning is disclosed. A pair of leg assemblies and a pair of arm assemblies are pivotally supported by the frame for movement about a transverse pivot axis. The arm and leg assemblies each includes an upward and forward extending lever with the leg assemblies terminating in pedals and the arm assemblies terminating in handles. The arm and leg assemblies are connected to each other for contralateral movement. A resistance mechanism is positioned substantially between the legs of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: NUSTEP, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar, Matthew Paul Weber, Stephen Patrick Telesco, Brian Kurowicki
  • Leg stabilization device
    Patent number: 7540830
    Abstract: A system for stabilizing a leg of a user includes a rail having a first end and a second end. The rail generally defines a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The first end is capable of being connected to an anchor point while the second end is capable of being connected to a portion of the leg located between the knee and the hip of the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Nustep, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar
  • RECUMBENT STEPPER APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090124467
    Abstract: A recumbent exercise device which provides lower body, upper body and cardiovascular conditioning is disclosed. A pair of leg assemblies and a pair of arm assemblies are pivotally supported by the frame for movement about a transverse pivot axis. The arm and leg assemblies each includes an upward and forward extending lever with the leg assemblies terminating in pedals and the arm assemblies terminating in handles. The arm and leg assemblies are connected to each other for contralateral movement. A resistance mechanism is positioned substantially between the legs of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar, Matthew Paul Weber, Stephen Patrick Telesco, Brian Kurowicki
  • Hand harness for exercise equipment
    Patent number: 7490363
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand harness for use with exercise and healthcare equipment such as a recumbent cross trainer. The harness includes an adjustable mount, a surface attached to the adjustable mount and a glove attached to the surface. The glove has adjustable portions which extend around the user's hand, locking the hand into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Nustep, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar
  • Leg stabilization device
    Publication number: 20080096731
    Abstract: A system for stabilizing a leg of a user includes a rail having a first end and a second end. The rail generally defines a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The first end is capable of being connected to an anchor point while the second end is capable of being connected to a portion of the leg located between the knee and the hip of the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar
  • Hand harness for exercise equipment
    Publication number: 20070130664
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand harness for use with exercise and healthcare equipment such as a recumbent cross trainer. The harness includes an adjustable mount, a surface attached to the adjustable mount and a glove attached to the surface. The glove has adjustable portions which extend around the user's hand, locking the hand into place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar