Patents by Inventor Edward Trainor

Edward Trainor 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).

  • Skate training exercise apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5718658
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for skate training exercise comprising arms of relatively long length pivotably mounted on a frame. The user's foot is secured in a stirrup on the arm opposite the pivot point. A resistance means is provided to provide resistance as the user pushes his foot away from the body along an arcuate path defined by the arm in simulated skating stroke. A return means is provided to assist the user in returning his foot along the arcuate path after predetermined angle is traversed. Various resistant means include electro-magnetic, fly wheel-fan and weight stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Town Sports International Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Miller, Edward Trainor
  • Back strengthening device and method
    Patent number: 5407411
    Abstract: An apparatus, kit and method for stretching and strengthening the muscles of the lower back and legs of a person. The apparatus includes a backboard and a belt to restrain the person's pelvis. A single cable is provided with sliding handles, a pulley guiding system, and leg supporting slings. In a stretching exercise segment, the handles are slowly pulled by the person to raise the legs and thereby stretch the supporting muscles of the spine. In a strengthening exercise segment, the person's feet are pushed toward the floor against the resistance provided by the muscles of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Backsmart, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Trainor
  • Skate training exercise apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5284460
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for skate training exercise comprising arms of relatively long length pivotably mounted on a frame. The user's foot is secured in a stirrup on the arm opposite the pivot point. A resistance means is provided to provide resistance as the user pushes his foot away from the body along an arcuate path defined by the arm in simulated skating stroke. A return means is provided to assist the user in returning his foot along the arcuate path after predetermined angle is traversed. Various resistant means include electro-magnetic, fly wheel-fan and weight stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Town Sports International
    Inventors: Kenneth Miller, Edward Trainor
  • Back strengthening device and method
    Patent number: 5261865
    Abstract: An apparatus, kit and method for stretching and strengthening the muscles of the lower back and legs of a person. The apparatus includes a backboard and a belt to restrain the person's pelvis. A single cable is provided with sliding handles, a pulley guiding system, and leg supporting slings. In a stretching exercise segment, the handles are slowly pulled by the person to raise the legs and thereby stretch the supporting muscles of the spine. In a strengthening exercise segment, the person's feet are pushed toward the floor against the resistance provided by the muscles of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Backsmart Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Trainor