Patents by Inventor Paul LaStayo

Paul LaStayo 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).

  • Method and apparatus for torque-controlled eccentric exercise training
    Patent number: 7588518
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing locomotor muscle size and strength at low training intensities using eccentric ergometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventors: Paul LaStayo, Stan Lindstedt, Hans Hoppeler
  • Dynamic supinated splint
    Publication number: 20060258965
    Abstract: A dynamic supinated splint for increasing supination of a subject is described having a splint body with a distal hand support section and a proximal forearm support section. The hand and forearm of a subject are strapped to the splint body using a plurality of straps. A supinated force is generated using a force generator anchored to the splint body through hooking arrangements and an outrigger in a diagonal arrangement for creating a torque or a moment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Lee, Ann vonKersburg, Paul Lastayo
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPEED CONTROLLED ECCENTRIC EXERCISE TRAINING
    Publication number: 20060199700
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined speed, means for detecting change in the predetermined speed or pressure of the force after a user applies a force to the engagement means in a direction opposite the first force, and means for adjusting the apparatus supplied force and user supplied forces to equal one another or to maintain the predetermined speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicants: ECCENTRON, LLC, ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
    Inventors: Paul LaStayo, Stan Lindstedt, Hans Hoppeler, Henry Madden, Daniel Estoque, William Stephens, Gregory Volan
  • Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training
    Patent number: 7083547
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined speed, means for detecting change in the predetermined speed or pressure of the force after a user applies a force to the engagement means in a direction opposite the first force, and means for adjusting the apparatus supplied force and user supplied forces to equal one another or to maintain the predetermined speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignees: Arizona Board of Regents, Eccentron, LLC
    Inventors: Paul LaStayo, Stan Lindstedt, Hans Hoppeler, Henry Madden, Daniel A. Estoque, William B. Stephens, Gregory D. Volan
  • Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training
    Publication number: 20040082438
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined speed, means for detecting change in the predetermined speed or pressure of the force after a user applies a force to the engagement means in a direction opposite the first force, and means for adjusting the apparatus supplied force and user supplied forces to equal one another or to maintain the predetermined speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Paul LaStayo, Stan Lindstedt, Hans Hoppeler, Henry Madden, Daniel A. Estoque, William B. Stephens, Gregory D. Volan