Patents by Inventor Michael G. Novak

Michael G. Novak 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: 11517782
    Abstract: A weight training sled having (i) a chassis, (ii) longitudinally spaced rotatable wheels in contact with ground, (iii) a pair of laterally spaced push handles proximate a first longitudinal end of the chassis and (iv) a brake for applying resistance to one of the wheels, characterized by an elevated tow hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: TORQUE FITNESS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Publication number: 20210121727
    Abstract: A weight training sled having (i) a chassis, (ii) longitudinally spaced rotatable wheels in contact with ground, (iii) a pair of laterally spaced push handles proximate a first longitudinal end of the chassis and (iv) a brake for applying resistance to one of the wheels, characterized by an elevated tow hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Patent number: 10799750
    Abstract: A weight training sled (100) characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels (130) in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles (140) with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips (143), and (C) an elevated tow hook (160).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Torque Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Publication number: 20190329083
    Abstract: A weight training sled (100) characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels (130) in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles (140) with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips (143), and (C) an elevated tow hook (160).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Patent number: 10398927
    Abstract: A weight training sled 100 characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels 130 in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles 140 with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips 143, and (C) an elevated tow hook 160.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Torque Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Patent number: 10398926
    Abstract: A weight training sled 100 characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels 130 in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles 140 with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips 143, and (C) an elevated tow hook 160.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Torque Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Publication number: 20180326247
    Abstract: A weight training sled 100 characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels 130 in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles 140 with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips 143, and (C) an elevated tow hook 160.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Publication number: 20180326248
    Abstract: A weight training sled 100 characterized by one or more of (A) rotatable wheels 130 in contact with ground, (B) curvilinear push handles 140 with comfortably spaced, and inwardly and/or downwardly angled hand grips 143, and (C) an elevated tow hook 160.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas K. Baumler, Michael G. Novak, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Patent number: 8506459
    Abstract: A freestanding exercise apparatus comprises a frame, a right door, a left door, and an exercise resistance source. The frame defines a sagittal plane dividing the frame into a left half and a right half with anterior and posterior ends. The right door is pivotally attached to the right half of the frame proximate the anterior end of the frame for pivoting about a right pivot axis. The left door is pivotally attached to the left half of the frame proximate the anterior end of the frame for pivoting about a left pivot axis. The exercise resistance source is connected to the frame. The frame, right pivot axis, and left pivot axis are configured and arranged such that the angle formed at the intersection of a first plane defined by the right pivot axis and the posterior end of the right half of the frame and a second plane defined by the left pivot axis and the posterior end of the left half of the frame is less than 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Torque Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Cassidy, Michael G. Novak, Nathan R. Luger
  • Publication number: 20090181833
    Abstract: A freestanding exercise apparatus comprises a frame, a right door, a left door, and an exercise resistance source. The frame defines a sagittal plane dividing the frame into a left half and a right half with anterior and posterior ends. The right door is pivotally attached to the right half of the frame proximate the anterior end of the frame for pivoting about a right pivot axis. The left door is pivotally attached to the left half of the frame proximate the anterior end of the frame for pivoting about a left pivot axis. The exercise resistance source is connected to the frame. The frame, right pivot axis, and left pivot axis are configured and arranged such that the angle formed at the intersection of a first plane defined by the right pivot axis and the posterior end of the right half of the frame and a second plane defined by the left pivot axis and the posterior end of the left half of the frame is less than 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: John M. Cassidy, Michael G. Novak, Nathan R. Luger
  • Patent number: D454930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Brunswick Corp.
    Inventor: Michael G. Novak