Patents by Inventor Duane E. Smith

Duane E. Smith 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: 20040009853
    Abstract: The present invention is a device supported on a floor for use by a person to perform leg stretching exercises for the person's leg and foot. In one embodiment, the device comprises upper and lower bracket members. The device further comprises first, second, and third support members each having a lower end portion, a median portion, and an upper end portion. Each of the upper end portions and each of the lower end portions are moveably engaged with the upper bracket member and the lower bracket member, respectively, between a closed position where the first, second, and third support members are substantially folded and an open position where the first, second, and third support members are spaced from each other for placement in stable engagement with the floor. The device further comprises a plurality of mounting portions disposed upon the median portion of one or all of the first, second, and third support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Duane E. Smith
  • Patent number: 6595906
    Abstract: A device for allowing a person to perform one or more leg stretch exercises. In one embodiment, the device comprises first and second bracket members. Each of the first and second bracket members comprise first and second support members and an upper support member. The upper support member of said first bracket member is connected to the first and second support members of the first bracket member. The upper support member of the second bracket member is connected to the first and second support members of the second bracket members. The upper support member of the first bracket member is engageable with the upper support member of the second bracket member to a use position where the first bracket member is substantially perpendicular to the second bracket member. First and second leg support members are removably engaged with the first and second support members of the first bracket member to support the leg of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Duane E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20010016540
    Abstract: A device for allowing a person to perform one or more leg stretch exercises. In one embodiment, the device comprises first and second bracket members. Each of the first and second bracket members comprise first and second support members and an upper support member. The upper support member of said first bracket member is connected to the first and second support members of the first bracket member. The upper support member of the second bracket member is connected to the first and second support members of the second bracket members. The upper support member of the first bracket member is engageable with the upper support member of the second bracket member to a use position where the first bracket member is substantially perpendicular to the second bracket member. First and second leg support members are removably engaged with the first and second support members of the first bracket member to support the leg of the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventor: Duane E. Smith
  • Patent number: 6270448
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for use by a person to perform leg stretching exercises. In one embodiment, the device comprises a first support member, a second support member, a third support member and a fourth support member. Each of the first, second, third and fourth support members. Each of the first, second, third and fourth support members further comprise first and second mounting portions. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth support members further comprise a leg support member moveable by the person from the first mounting portion to the second mounting portion. The first support member is engaged to the second support member. The second support member is engaged to the third support member. The third support member is engaged to the fourth support member. The fourth support member is engaged to the first support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Duane E. Smith
  • Patent number: 5997451
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for performing exercises to stretch the muscles in the leg of a person. In one embodiment, the device comprises a main support member having a first end portion and a second end portion engaged upon a floor. The main support member also has first and second mounting members. The device further comprises a leg support member adapted to be selectively positioned by the person along the main support member from a first position wherein said leg support member is engaged with the first mounting member to a second position where the leg support member is engaged with the second mounting member. The leg support member is adapted to support the leg of the person. After the person selects the position of the leg support member, the person's leg may be supported by the leg support member so that the person may stretch the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Duane E. Smith