Patents by Inventor Henry D. Hyde

Henry D. Hyde 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: 4643419
    Abstract: Apparatus and method of providing for a secure, rigidly positioned exercise platform to be utilized in conjunction with a fixed standup or sitdown cycling machine or any ordinary moveable cycling device. The device utilizes two oppositely positioned exercise platforms fixedly attached to platform shafts. These platform shafts are supported by carrier housings that are attached to a main shaft by means of a spacing and support bar. Stationary gears are attached to the ends of each platform shaft and are oppositely attached to the ends of the main shaft carrier housing. A free spinning connection means, in the form of a belt or a gear, is employed to connect the platform shaft gears and main shaft carrier housing gear. In operation, as a result of this configuration, the exercise platforms are held in a fixed position throughout the exercise cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Inventor: Henry D. Hyde
  • Patent number: 4611514
    Abstract: A multipurpose socket ratchet wrench with a socket recess above the ratchet and a socket probe below the ratchet attached to a grip lever handle capable of attaining a plurality of secured angled positions relative to the ratchet head. A forked lever balance auxiliary handle is provided that is attachable over the grip lever handle end or the ratchet head end to provide for a variety of useful mechanical configurations. Further, a multiportion extension drive and a rapid cranking means are provided which further multiply the variety of configurations which can be safely and conveniently utilized with this device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Inventor: Henry D. Hyde