Patents by Inventor Kenneth Evans Carter
Kenneth Evans Carter 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).
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Patent number: 10946240Abstract: A weight resistance training machine is provided that is used to exercise the glute muscles of a user. The weight resistance training machine includes a carriage member that a user may mount to use the training machine. The carriage member may be mounted on a track system that allows the carriage member to translate linearly when the weight training machine is used. When a foot press bar connected to the carriage member is extended, the carriage member is linear translated by a cable and pulley system to increase the muscle path length during exercise and increase the exercise's efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: TuffStuff Fitness International, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Evans Carter
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Publication number: 20200269120Abstract: An attachment is provided that may be used to convert exercise equipment typically used in gyms to equipment that may be used by persons in wheelchairs. The attachment generally includes an upper frame member and a lower frame member, each of which are selectively engageable with the existing equipment. The upper frame member provides an adjustable back pad that can be used with an adjustable belt to stabilize the exerciser's upper body when using the equipment. The lower frame member includes wheel locks to stabilize the wheelchair after it has been rolled into the lower frame member. It may further include fork members to secure handles and cables of the existing machine to make them more accessible for the wheelchair user. A lap belt of the lower frame member may allow a user to stabilize his or her lower body relative to the wheelchair when using the equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventor: Kenneth Evans Carter
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Publication number: 20200222748Abstract: A back exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element, the first movement element having: a column; and a first connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the column; and a second movement element, the second movement element having: a rail; and a second connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the rail such that the second connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20200188725Abstract: A biceps curl machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element comprising: a first column; and a first connecting element comprising a first pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the first column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a first path defined by the first column; and a second movement element comprising: a second column; and a second connecting element comprising a second pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the second column such that the second connecting element is able to move along a second path defined by the second column.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20200188726Abstract: An exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element coupled to the user support, the first movement element comprising: a first column; and a first connecting element comprising a first pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the first column such that it is able to move along a first path; and a second movement element coupled to the user support, the second movement element comprising: a second column; and a second connecting element comprising a second pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the second column such that it is able to move along a second path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20200179750Abstract: A weight resistance training machine is provided that is used to exercise the glute muscles of a user. The weight resistance training machine includes a carriage member that a user may mount to use the training machine. The carriage member may be mounted on a track system that allows the carriage member to translate linearly when the weight training machine is used. When a foot press bar connected to the carriage member is extended, the carriage member is linear translated by a cable and pulley system to increase the muscle path length during exercise and increase the exercise's efficacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Kenneth Evans Carter
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Patent number: 10406398Abstract: An exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element coupled to the user support, the first movement element comprising: a first column; and a first connecting element comprising a first pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the first column such that it is able to move along a first path; and a second movement element coupled to the user support, the second movement element comprising: a second column; and a second connecting element comprising a second pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the second column such that it is able to move along a second path.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Patent number: 10391351Abstract: A biceps curl machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element comprising: a first column; and a first connecting element comprising a first pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the first column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a first path defined by the first column; and a second movement element comprising: a second column; and a second connecting element comprising a second pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the second column such that the second connecting element is able to move along a second path defined by the second column.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Patent number: 10391355Abstract: A back exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element, the first movement element having: a column; and a first connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the column; and a second movement element, the second movement element having: a rail; and a second connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the rail such that the second connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Patent number: 9750969Abstract: A chest exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support coupled to the resistance element; a first movement element coupled to the user support; and a second movement element coupled to the user support. A chest press machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a chest press is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A pectoral fly machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a pectoral fly is performed; and a load including a set of plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20170106235Abstract: An exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element coupled to the user support, the first movement element comprising: a first column; and a first connecting element comprising a first pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the first column such that it is able to move along a first path; and a second movement element coupled to the user support, the second movement element comprising: a second column; and a second connecting element comprising a second pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the second column such that it is able to move along a second path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20170106224Abstract: A biceps curl machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element comprising: a first column; and a first connecting element comprising a first pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the first column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a first path defined by the first column; and a second movement element comprising: a second column; and a second connecting element comprising a second pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the second column such that the second connecting element is able to move along a second path defined by the second column.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20170106234Abstract: A back exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element, the first movement element having: a column; and a first connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the column; and a second movement element, the second movement element having: a rail; and a second connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the rail such that the second connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Patent number: 9539462Abstract: A biceps curl machine is described. The biceps curl machine includes: a resistance element; a user support coupled to the resistance element; a first movement element coupled to the user support; and a second movement element coupled to the user support. A biceps curl machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a biceps curl is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A lateral raise machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a lateral raise is performed; and a load including a set of plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Patent number: 9533188Abstract: A leg press machine is described. The leg press machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a leg press is performed; a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element; a rail; a carriage movably coupled to the rail, wherein the movement path is at least partly defined by movement of the carriage along the rail, and the user support is movably coupled to the carriage at a first pivot axis; a column; and a connecting element movably coupled to the column, wherein the movement path is at least partly defined by movement of the connecting element along the column, and the user support is movably coupled to the connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20160144216Abstract: A resistance training element is described. The resistance training element includes a primary resistance element including a selectable load having a first increment, an incremental resistance element, and an engagement element that is able to selectively couple the incremental resistance element to the primary resistance element. An incremental resistance element includes: a load including a weighted cylinder; and an engagement element including: a body able to rotate about a first shaft; a coupling element able to be attached to the load via a receptacle of the cylinder; and a handle extending out from the body. A resistance exercise machine includes: a selectable weight stack that is able to move along a central shaft; a resistance element that is able to move parallel to the central shaft; and an engagement element able to selectively couple the resistance element to the selectable weight stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Kenneth Evans Carter
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Publication number: 20160082301Abstract: A biceps curl machine is described. The biceps curl machine includes: a resistance element; a user support coupled to the resistance element; a first movement element coupled to the user support; and a second movement element coupled to the user support. A biceps curl machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a biceps curl is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A lateral raise machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a lateral raise is performed; and a load including a set of plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20160082300Abstract: A chest exercise machine is described. The chest exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support coupled to the resistance element; a first movement element coupled to the user support; and a second movement element coupled to the user support. A chest press machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a chest press is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A pectoral fly machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a pectoral fly is performed; and a load including a set of plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
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Publication number: 20160082315Abstract: A leg press machine is described. The leg press machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a leg press is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A leg curl machine includes: a cable resistance element adapted to allow for a resistance path that is at least partly defined by a user; a user support adapted to move along a movement path as a leg curl is performed; and a load including a set of plates that may be selectively coupled to the cable resistance element. A leg extension machine includes: a cable resistance element; a user support adapted to move along a path; and a load including a set of plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez