Patents by Inventor John McVay

John McVay 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: 8702575
    Abstract: A variably configured exercise device is provided. The exercise device can include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first and second end portions. The first end portion of each rail can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Total Gym Global Corp.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Robert Schnabel, Jr., Deltev F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20110136631
    Abstract: A variably configured exercise device is provided. The exercise device can include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first and second end portions. The first end portion of each rail can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: ENGINEERING FITNESS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Robert Schnabel, JR., Deltev F. Smith
  • Patent number: 7892159
    Abstract: A variably configured exercise device may include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first and second end portions. The first end portion of each rail can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Engineering Fitness International Corp.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Robert Schnabel, Jr., Detlev F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20070111866
    Abstract: A variably configured exercise device is provided. The exercise device can include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first and second end portions. The first end portion of each rail can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Fitness Quest Inc.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Robert Schnabel, Deltev Smith
  • Publication number: 20070027002
    Abstract: A new and improved exercise treadmill may include a frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is parallel to the first end. Two side rails interconnect the first and second end. The treadmill may further comprise a motor in order to drive a belt, which is trained over a front roller and a rear roller. A deck is positioned underneath the belt in order to support the user. At the first end of the treadmill, first and second arms extend upwardly and terminate in the protective shroud. The shroud may further comprise a console which contains push buttons for operating various programs while using the treadmill. The treadmill may further comprise two handles, which extend parallel to the deck. The treadmill may comprise a console that may have programs which may be started by pushing one button. It may also comprise a belt tensioning device, which provides a visual indicator so that the rear roller may be moved on each end in equal distance relative to the front roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Clark, John McVay, Detlev Smith
  • Publication number: 20050159277
    Abstract: A variably configured exercise device is provided. The exercise device can include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first end portions that can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member, and a user support platform slidably engaged with the pair of rails. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Robert Schnabel, Deltev Smith
  • Publication number: 20050159278
    Abstract: A variably configured exercise device is provided. The exercise device can include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first and second end portions. The first end portion of each rail can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Robert Schnabel, Deltev Smith
  • Patent number: D520084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Fitness Quest Inc.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Detlev F. Smith, Wu San Ching
  • Patent number: D528174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Fitness Quest Inc.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Detlev F. Smith, Wu San Ching
  • Patent number: D528614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Fitness Quest Inc.
    Inventors: John McVay, Jane Kmatz, Michael Clark