Patents by Inventor Martin VanDerHoeven

Martin VanDerHoeven 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).

  • Abdominal musculature development device
    Patent number: 4848740
    Abstract: A method of physical exercise is described utilizing a machine configured to support the user during exercise in a specific suspended position to immobilize and isolate certain muscle groups while exercising others. The method and device is particularly well suited and designed for exercise of the abdominal musculature, but is conveniently adaptable for exercise of other muscle groups and design of unique exercise methods utilizing short restricted movements culminating in a isometrically tensioned exercise position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Rio-Flex Corp.
    Inventor: Martin VanDerHoeven