Patents by Inventor Philippe Johan Van Herle

Philippe Johan Van Herle 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: 5836859
    Abstract: An exercise machine for strengthening of the muscles of the upper body, abdomen, and legs has a damper (68), pivotally mounted on its first end to the first end of a bench (10) and pivotally connected by its second end to a T-shaped bar (20) to which the user shall exercise the upper body muscles by alternately applying a pushing and pulling force. Another damper (70) is pivotally mounted on its first end to the second end of the bench, its second end being pivotally connected to a U-shaped lever (22). The first ends of the U-shaped lever are pivotally mounted near the second end of the bench, a padded bar (32) is mounted near the upper end of the U-shaped lever, and the second end of the U-shaped lever is mounted to a hinge (30). The hinge is pivotally mounted to a lever (24) by said first end which is in turn connected by its second end to a length adjusting bar (26) having a foot rest (28) mounted to its free end. The user will exercise the legs by applying a pushing force to the foot rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Philippe Johan Van Herle