Patents by Inventor Michael M. Arbuckle

Michael M. Arbuckle 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).

  • Foldable Transportable Multiple Function Pilates Exercise Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20120283079
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame, a counterbalance mechanism, a wheeled base, a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount, gear changing apparatus and adjustable footbar. The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley assemblies may be rotated and positioned below the carriage rails. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single handed operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, a pole apparatus, and mat mode including a long/short box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, Julie Lobdell, Scott Douglas Nelson, Gregory Caluori, Michael M. Arbuckle
  • Foldable transportable multiple function pilates exercise apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8192338
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame (200-203), a counterbalance mechanism (271), a wheeled base (90), a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount (112), gear changing apparatus (FIG. 9) and adjustable footbar (471). The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley assemblies may be rotated and positioned below the carriage rails. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single handed operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, a pole apparatus, and mat mode including a long/short box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, Julie Lobdell, Scott Douglas Nelson, Gregory Caluori, Michael M. Arbuckle
  • Foldable Transportable Multiple Function Pilates Exercise Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20080248935
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame (200-203), a counterbalance mechanism (271), a wheeled base (90), a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount (112), gear changing apparatus (FIG. 9) and adjustable footbar (471). The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley assemblies may be rotated and positioned below the carriage rails. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single handed operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, a pole apparatus, and mat mode including a long/short box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Howard J Solow, Julie Lobdell, Scott Douglas Nelson, Gregory Caluori, Michael M. Arbuckle
  • Foldable transportable multiple function pilates exercise method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7104937
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame, a wheeled base, a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount, gear changing apparatus and adjustable footbar. The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley mount includes a section of flexible cable which permits the pulley to freely move relative to its mounting pole, thereby reducing binding during operation. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, pole apparatus, and a long/short box that also serves as a chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventors: Michael M. Arbuckle, Joseph Wieck, Glen E. Clifton
  • Foldable transportable multiple function pilates exercise method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20030119635
    Abstract: A multi-function Pilates exercise apparatus featuring a foldable frame, a wheeled base, a rotatable pulley riser with a flexible pulley mount, gear changing apparatus and adjustable footbar. The frame is designed to fold into an upright position and to be rolled to a desired location. The pulley mount includes a section of flexible cable which permits the pulley to freely move relative to its mounting pole, thereby reducing binding during operation. The gear changing apparatus permits the user to adjust the carriage position with a single operation. The exercise system includes a reformer, pole apparatus, and a long/short box that also serves as a chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Michael M. Arbuckle, Joseph Wieck, Glen E. Clifton