Patents by Inventor Jim Kraushaar

Jim Kraushaar 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: 5746686
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus (10) consists of an elongated frame (12) tubular, in construction, having an upper end and a lower end. The frame (12) comprises a frame left slot (12L) and a frame right slot (12R), the frame left slot (12L) and frame right slot (12R) comprises an opening therebetween. A preload housing (16) securely attached to an upper distal end of the frame (12) therearound. The preload housing (16) comprises a preload housing adjuster (16A) removably fastened to a preload housing adjuster handle (16AA) by a removable fastening means. The preload housing adjuster handle (16AA) functions as a grip for the user, the preload housing (16) further comprises a preload housing slide (16B) slidably attached to the frame (12) at a mid distal point. An adjuster (26) functions to vary the resistance load. A lower slide (18) is movably attached to the frame (12). The lower slide (18) functions to support the user's left foot. A resistance device functions to provide a resistance to an user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventors: Paul Berman, Jim Kraushaar