Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Lay

Kenneth G. Lay 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: 20090066055
    Abstract: A bicycle rider waist harness and attaching means comprising a dual acting, isokinetic, combination chain and bungee arrangement connected to a bicycle frame for the to provide an adjustable means of attachment for a waist harness of a bicycle rider. The combination bungee-chain arrangement has the capacity to be fixedly attached to a bicycle frame and also is capable of being readily relocated to a more mechanically efficient location by means of a U-bolt assembly or similar movable attaching means. The open linked chain also provides an attaching means for a stretchable bungee cord having hooks or other like attaching connectors to allow for quick attachment and adjustment to the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Lay
  • Patent number: 6106445
    Abstract: An ergonomic, passive exercise apparatus with elements and attachments emphasizing benefits to the user's head, neck and back muscles. The apparatus is a chair to which an adjustable dual roller headrest is joined. The headrest is adjustable vertically, laterally, with each roller virtually independent of position and orientation with respect to the other. Adjustable drag to rotation and lateral movement is provided for the user to work against while exercising. in addition, removable, location adjustable pairs of disks may be attached to the axles or rollers. The disks extend outward from the rollers to engage the back of the user's head. The disks are of a resilient material and resist rotation of the user's head when in contact with the disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Lay
  • Patent number: 6077203
    Abstract: A footcradle exercise apparatus and footrest having a base structure, a support assembly mounted for rotational movement with respect to the base structure, at least two support rollers mounted for rotational movement with respect to the support assembly, and a support member mounted with respect to said base structure. The two rollers are capable of supporting a base of a foot while the support member supports an Achilles tendon portion of a leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Lay
  • Patent number: 5411456
    Abstract: Passive exercise apparatus with parallel bars for receiving the feet. The exercise equipment, or cradle, has extendible tubular construction wherein the distance between the parallel bars and the distance of the apparatus from the floor are adjustable. The cradle has attached adjustable-length straps which may be secured to the users feet to enhance the exercise. These straps are comprised of surgical-type tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Lay
  • Patent number: 4197839
    Abstract: Passive exercise apparatus comprises a chair or rod form of slim supporting struts engaging a limited portion of the back (the middle third) or side arms and legs and affording multiple positions of usage to allow work on several body portions through gravity induced passive exercise of the several portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1980
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Lay