Patents by Inventor Hugo Broadbent

Hugo Broadbent 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).

  • Stretching apparatus
    Patent number: 7153251
    Abstract: Stretching apparatus for use in stretching the lower limbs of a human subject is disclosed. The apparatus (500) comprises at least one cradle configured to support a leg, or part thereof, of said subject, said cradle moveable between a non-stretching position and a stretching position. At least one cradle movement means (504) is provided operable to move said cradle between said non-stretching and stretching positions. The cradle movement means (504) comprises first movement means configured to move said cradle through a first plane of movement and second movement means configured to rotate said cradle through a second plane of movement transverse to said first plane of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventor: Hugo Broadbent
  • Stretching apparatus
    Publication number: 20050227837
    Abstract: Stretching apparatus for use in stretching the lower limbs of a human subject is disclosed. The apparatus (500) comprises at least one cradle configured to support a leg, or part thereof, of said subject, said cradle moveable between a non-stretching position and a stretching position. At least one cradle movement means (504) is provided operable to move said cradle between said non-stretching and stretching positions. The cradle movement means (504) comprises first movement means configured to move said cradle through a first plane of movement and second movement means configured to rotate said cradle through a second plane of movement transverse to said first plane of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventor: Hugo Broadbent