Patents by Inventor Franz Thony

Franz Thony 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: 6832960
    Abstract: A chest belt for encircling the back and chest of a trainee at a level above the waist, an arm strap for accommodating the upper arm portion of the trainee's leading arm, a shoulder strap for overlying the shoulder of the leading arm, a thigh strap forming a loop for encircling that thigh of the trainee opposite the leading arm, and connecting straps coupling the thigh straps to the chest strap and extending diagonally across the front and back of the trainee. The construction is such that the trainee's shoulders and hips partake of coordinated movements during the execution of a golf swing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: VIB Line Establishment
    Inventor: Franz Thöny
  • Publication number: 20040063513
    Abstract: A new golf swing and hip rotation connector, comprising a combination of:
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: VIB Line Establishment
    Inventor: Franz Thony
  • Patent number: 5347883
    Abstract: A steering rod, in particular for a wheeled vehicle is connected to a steering column by a centrally located connecting arrangement. The connecting arrangement has an articulated arm that can be bent about at least one hinge pin and fixed in various locking positions by a fixing means. The locking positions are defined on two opposing locking surfaces that are inelastically formed in the articulated arm parts, by pins engaged in depressions. The clamping distance of the fixing means is smaller than the length of the pins. Additional means completely release the pins from the depressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventor: Franz Thony