Patents by Inventor Paul A. N. Clarke

Paul A. N. Clarke 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: 7744512
    Abstract: An exercise device comprises an elastic member with foot straps its ends for attachment to a user's feet, which is secured to a vest which encircles upper chest region, and passes through an inverted ā€œUā€ enclosed pathway affixed to the vest. Additional elastic members are provided that attach to the first elastic member, and to grasping elements that attach to a user's hands. The additional elastic members preferably connect to the first elastic member, and pass through guide means located at or near the openings of the pathway. Clips or rings are provided on the elastic members that can be used to shorten the length of the elastic members and/or add additional elastic members to the device, and thus modify the tension encountered. In use, the elastic member is put into tension, so that movement of the legs or arms is against the elastic resistance of the elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventor: Paul A. N. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20090258768
    Abstract: An exercise device comprises an elastic member with foot straps its ends for attachment to a user's feet, which is secured to a vest which encircles upper chest region, and passes through an inverted ā€œUā€ enclosed pathway affixed to the vest. Additional elastic members are provided that attach to the first elastic member, and to grasping elements that attach to a user's hands. The additional elastic members preferably connect to the first elastic member, and pass through guide means located at or near the openings of the pathway. Clips or rings are provided on the elastic members that can be used to shorten the length of the elastic members and/or add additional elastic members to the device, and thus modify the tension encountered. In use, the elastic member is put into tension, so that movement of the legs or arms is against the elastic resistance of the elastic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Paul A. N. Clarke