Patents by Inventor Julie Lobdell

Julie Lobdell 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: 8632446
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a structure which permits the chairs to be stacked in nested relationship or a structure using foldable support legs for a seating platform allowing the seating platform to be folded into close relationship with a base frame for storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffery T. Samson
  • Publication number: 20130244844
    Abstract: An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
  • Patent number: 8480544
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a movable bar for pivotally supporting the foot rod and which is positionable in an operative position or a storage position. In the operative position, the foot bar is positioned for desired use in pre-determined exercises while in the storage position it is positioned so as to permit nestable stacking of a plurality of the chairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffrey T. Samson
  • Patent number: 8394005
    Abstract: An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
  • Publication number: 20120283079
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame, a counterbalance mechanism, a wheeled base, a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount, gear changing apparatus and adjustable footbar. The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley assemblies may be rotated and positioned below the carriage rails. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single handed operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, a pole apparatus, and mat mode including a long/short box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, Julie Lobdell, Scott Douglas Nelson, Gregory Caluori, Michael M. Arbuckle
  • Patent number: 8192338
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame (200-203), a counterbalance mechanism (271), a wheeled base (90), a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount (112), gear changing apparatus (FIG. 9) and adjustable footbar (471). The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley assemblies may be rotated and positioned below the carriage rails. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single handed operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, a pole apparatus, and mat mode including a long/short box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, Julie Lobdell, Scott Douglas Nelson, Gregory Caluori, Michael M. Arbuckle
  • Publication number: 20120077654
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a structure which permits the chairs to be stacked in nested relationship or a structure using foldable support legs for a seating platform allowing the seating platform to be folded into close relationship with a base frame for storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffery T. Samson
  • Publication number: 20110256991
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a movable bar for pivotally supporting the foot rod and which is positionable in an operative position or a storage position. In the operative position, the foot bar is positioned for desired use in pre-determined exercises while in the storage position it is positioned so as to permit nestable stacking of a plurality of the chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffrey T. Samson
  • Patent number: 8007423
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a structure which permits the chairs to be stacked in nested relationship or a structure using foldable support legs for a seating platform allowing the seating platform to be folded into close relationship with a base frame for storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffery T. Samson
  • Patent number: 7883447
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a movable bar for pivotally supporting the foot rod and which is positionable in an operative position or a storage position. In the operative position, the foot bar is positioned for desired use in pre-determined exercises while in the storage position it is positioned so as to permit nestable stacking of a plurality of the chairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffrey T. Samson
  • Publication number: 20100004101
    Abstract: An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Howard Jay Solow, Julie Lobdell, Nicholas D. Smith, Chad Follmar, Jeffery T. Samson, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
  • Publication number: 20090270235
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a structure which permits the chairs to be stacked in nested relationship or a structure using foldable support legs for a seating platform allowing the seating platform to be folded into close relationship with a base frame for storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: PEAK BODY SYSTEMS DBA PEAK PILATES
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffery T. Samson
  • Publication number: 20090264266
    Abstract: An exercise chair of the type wherein a user can sit on a seating platform and extend and retract his legs while his feet are resting on a spring-resisted foot rod includes a movable bar for pivotally supporting the foot rod and which is positionable in an operative position or a storage position. In the operative position, the foot bar is positioned for desired use in pre-determined exercises while in the storage position it is positioned so as to permit nestable stacking of a plurality of the chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Peak Body Systems, Inc. d/b/a Peak Pilates
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, James V. Osburn, Julie Lobdell, Jeffrey T. Samson
  • Publication number: 20080248935
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame (200-203), a counterbalance mechanism (271), a wheeled base (90), a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount (112), gear changing apparatus (FIG. 9) and adjustable footbar (471). The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley assemblies may be rotated and positioned below the carriage rails. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single handed operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, a pole apparatus, and mat mode including a long/short box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Howard J Solow, Julie Lobdell, Scott Douglas Nelson, Gregory Caluori, Michael M. Arbuckle