Patents by Inventor M. Russell Giveans

M. Russell Giveans 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: 9211463
    Abstract: A body positioning feedback apparatus is securable to a foot or other body part for which it is beneficial to ensure proper alignment between body parts. The body positioning feedback apparatus may be implemented as a mechanical device or as an electronic device that provides visual, audio, and/or tactile feedback when the user is employing improper form. As a particular non-limiting example, the body positioning feedback apparatus can be used to assist users in performing stationary or walking lunges and single-legged and two-legged squats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: M. Russell Giveans
  • Publication number: 20140227025
    Abstract: A system of extendable members and connectors can be used to model three-dimensional objects, such as furniture. The members and connectors may be arranged to approximate the shape and dimensions of a piece of furniture. In this way, a user of the system can visualize how well the furniture modeled by the system would fit in a space, such as a room. The disclosed embodiments may facilitate three-dimensional visualization of how furniture or other objects will fit in a room or other space. Further, the system may be disassembled easily for transportation and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: M. RUSSELL GIVEANS
  • Publication number: 20130127623
    Abstract: A body positioning feedback apparatus is securable to a foot or other body part for which it is beneficial to ensure proper alignment between body parts. The body positioning feedback apparatus may be implemented as a mechanical device or as an electronic device that provides visual, audio, and/or tactile feedback when the user is employing improper form. As a particular non-limiting example, the body positioning feedback apparatus can be used to assist users in performing stationary or walking lunges and single-legged and two-legged squats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: M. Russell Giveans