Patents by Inventor Erik S. Hopperstad

Erik S. Hopperstad 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: 20240009504
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Garrett A. Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11766585
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Garrett A Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230140452
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Garrett A. Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230045795
    Abstract: A retractable exercise rack system for efficiently securing an exercise rack against or near a wall when the exercise rack is not in use. The retractable exercise rack system may thus be adjustable between a retracted position against or near the wall, and an extended position which is distally-positioned with respect to the wall. The retractable exercise rack system generally includes a first support member a second support member, with an exercise bar connected between the support members. Wall mounts may be secured to the wall, with the first and second support members being adjustably connected to the wall mounts by linkages, scissor connectors, or arms. Latches and strikers may be utilized to releasably lock the support members in the extended and/or retracted positions. One or both of the support members may include a button for releasing the latches from the strikers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Spencer R. Sweeney, Garrett A. Iverson
  • Patent number: 11446535
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Garrett A. Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10632334
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Patent number: 10124201
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Patent number: 10107317
    Abstract: A barbell collar system which is both easy to connect or disconnect from the barbell and secure enough to maintain weights on a barbell during extreme use. The barbell collar system generally includes a collar which is adapted to easily and quickly be connected to or removed from a barbell to retain a weight on the barbell. The collar is adapted to adjust between a first position in which the collar is curled around the barbell outside of the weight and a second position in which the collar is elongated in a linear orientation. The collar may include a ribbon spring for snapping between the two positions and an outer covering for increasing friction between the collar and the barbell. One or more magnets may be included with the collar to magnetically engage the collar with the barbell or the collar with itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad
  • Publication number: 20180290003
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Patent number: 10039949
    Abstract: A barbell collar system which is both easy to connect or disconnect from the barbell and secure enough to maintain weights on a barbell during extreme use. The barbell collar system generally includes a collar which is adapted to easily and quickly be connected to or removed from a barbell to retain a weight on the barbell. The collar is adapted to adjust between a first position in which the collar is curled around the barbell outside of the weight and a second position in which the collar is elongated in a linear orientation. The collar may include a ribbon spring for snapping between the two positions and an outer covering for increasing friction between the collar and the barbell. One or more magnets may be included with the collar to magnetically engage the collar with the barbell or the collar with itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: PRX Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad
  • Patent number: 9993678
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Publication number: 20180104522
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Patent number: 9844691
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: PRX Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Publication number: 20170246490
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Patent number: 9649525
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: PRX Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Publication number: 20170065844
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Publication number: 20160375295
    Abstract: A barbell collar system which is both easy to connect or disconnect from the barbell and secure enough to maintain weights on a barbell during extreme use. The barbell collar system generally includes a collar which is adapted to easily and quickly be connected to or removed from a barbell to retain a weight on the barbell. The collar is adapted to adjust between a first position in which the collar is curled around the barbell outside of the weight and a second position in which the collar is elongated in a linear orientation. The collar may include a ribbon spring for snapping between the two positions and an outer covering for increasing friction between the collar and the barbell. One or more magnets may be included with the collar to magnetically engage the collar with the barbell or the collar with itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad
  • Publication number: 20160339291
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Patent number: 9498670
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: PRX Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Publication number: 20160250515
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch