Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Benoit

Kenneth J. Benoit 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: 20220134170
    Abstract: A weight plate that is comprised of multiple parts that connect to each other around the handle of a progressive resistive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Benoit
  • Patent number: 11260259
    Abstract: A weight plate that is comprised of multiple parts that connect to each other around the handle of a progressive resistive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Benoit Built MFG., L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kenneth J Benoit
  • Publication number: 20210339072
    Abstract: A weight plate that is comprised of multiple parts that connect to each other around the handle of a progressive resistive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Benoit
  • Patent number: 5735777
    Abstract: An adaptive weight device for supplementing the weight to be moved using standard exercise weight equipment. The adaptive weight device includes a weight component fabricated into a shape essentially conforming to the shape of the standard equipment to which it is removably attached. The device is removably attached to the standard weight equipment by a plurality of small magnets equally spaced on the side of the weight component that interfaces with the weight equipment. The magnets are positioned within retention seats of the weight component wherein so that they are either flush with the surface of the weight component or so that they extend slightly beyond that surface. The adaptive weight device of the present invention may be used with bar-mounted as well as stand-alone weight equipment. In either case the attachment design of the adaptive weight device ensures a balanced load when the device is added to the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Kenneth J. Benoit
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Benoit, John Li