Patents by Inventor James Rote

James Rote 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: 20060223676
    Abstract: An exerciser includes a small trampoline, or rebounder (12), and a hand support (16) with handles (24, 26) that a person can grasp while jumping and rebounding to stabilize himself or herself, which is suitable for use in a commercial or public workout facility where there are likely to be many rebounders dedicated to such rebound exercising. The hand support lies immediately forward of the front end (46) of a rebounder that rests on a floor. The hand support includes a frame (40) that rests on the floor immediately forward of the rebounder front end and that has a top bar (44) that lies at least one meter above the rebounder mat (18). The top bar pivotally supports a handle device (22) that includes the handles (24, 26) at its lower end that can be grasped by a person who is jumping on the rebounder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: James Rote
  • Patent number: 4394714
    Abstract: A lighting system for stair treads, risers and the interface of one with the other which can extend the full width of the step is disclosed. The system which employs fiber optics to give the needed safety information, is intended primarily for theatres, moviehouses, auditoriums and other darkened areas. The system can also be equally well employed in banisters and hand rails for both interior and exterior use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1983
    Inventor: James Rote