Patents by Inventor Randal A. Hetrick

Randal A. Hetrick 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).

  • Publication number: 20250161739
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular strap-based exercise apparatus, kit, and method of use thereof, and more particularly to an apparatus, kit, and method for modularly connecting components of a strap-based exercise device. In an embodiment, the strap-based exercise apparatus includes one or more infinity loops configured to attach various portions of the exercise apparatus together. The exercise apparatus may be provided as a kit including an elongated member, a grip assembly, and one or more mechanisms for adjusting the length of a strap and connecting straps together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Randal A. Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Patent number: 12251593
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular strap-based exercise apparatus, kit, and method of use thereof, and more particularly to an apparatus, kit, and method for modularly connecting components of a strap-based exercise device. In an embodiment, the strap-based exercise apparatus includes one or more infinity loops configured to attach various portions of the exercise apparatus together. The exercise apparatus may be provided as a kit including an elongated member, a grip assembly, and one or more mechanisms for adjusting the length of a strap and connecting straps together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: JFXD TRX ACQ LLC
    Inventors: Randal A. Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Patent number: 12097398
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for exercise using a set of mounting plates attached to a surface capable of being modulated as to both the number and location of anchor points, the use of shortening elements to quickly vary the effective length of a set of biasing elements to allow a user, holding one or more exercise attachments to perform exercises in the aerobic, the strength, the flexibility, and in the balance areas. The system allows for easy class dynamics as users can quickly reconfigure the system using one or many of snap-connects The system allows for hundreds of different exercises to be performed, a rapid transition between exercise, a simple method to target specific muscle groups at specific angles of exercise to create a full body experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: JFXD TRX ACQ LLC
    Inventors: Randal A. Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Publication number: 20220362616
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular strap-based exercise apparatus, kit, and method of use thereof, and more particularly to an apparatus, kit, and method for modularly connecting components of a strap-based exercise device. In an embodiment, the strap-based exercise apparatus includes one or more infinity loops configured to attach various portions of the exercise apparatus together. The exercise apparatus may be provided as a kit including an elongated member, a grip assembly, and one or more mechanisms for adjusting the length of a strap and connecting straps together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Fitness Anywhere LLC
    Inventors: Randal A. Hetrick, Mauricio Herman Delgado
  • Publication number: 20220257990
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for exercise using a set of mounting plates attached to a surface capable of being modulated as to both the number and location of anchor points, the use of shortening elements to quickly vary the effective length of a set of biasing elements to allow a user, holding one or more exercise attachments to perform exercises in the aerobic, the strength, the flexibility, and in the balance areas. The system allows for easy class dynamics as users can quickly reconfigure the system using one or many of snap-connects The system allows for hundreds of different exercises to be performed, a rapid transition between exercise, a simple method to target specific muscle groups at specific angles of exercise to create a full body experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: FITNESS ANYWHERE LLC
    Inventors: Randal A. HETRICK, Mauricio Hernan DELGADO
  • Patent number: 11400334
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular strap-based exercise apparatus, kit, and method of use thereof, and more particularly to an apparatus, kit, and method for modularly connecting components of a strap-based exercise device. In an embodiment, the strap-based exercise apparatus includes one or more infinity loops configured to attach various portions of the exercise apparatus together. The exercise apparatus may be provided as a kit including an elongated member, a grip assembly, and one or more mechanisms for adjusting the length of a strap and connecting straps together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Fitness Anywhere LLC
    Inventors: Randal A. Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Publication number: 20210052933
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular strap-based exercise apparatus, kit, and method of use thereof, and more particularly to an apparatus, kit, and method for modularly connecting components of a strap-based exercise device. In an embodiment, the strap-based exercise apparatus includes one or more infinity loops configured to attach various portions of the exercise apparatus together. The exercise apparatus may be provided as a kit including an elongated member, a grip assembly, and one or more mechanisms for adjusting the length of a strap and connecting straps together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Fitness Anywhere LLC
    Inventors: Randal A. Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Patent number: 7651448
    Abstract: A method for using an adjustable exercise device is described that allows for performing a wide variety of different exercises. In one embodiment the exercise device includes an elongated member with ends for supporting a user by their hands, fingers, feet and/or legs, where the device is movably supportable by a structure. The method includes adjusting the distance between the ends, positioning the device relative to the structure, and exercising. The user may support a portion of their weight on the ground and a portion from the ends of the device, and exercise by moving their body with their body thus supported. In alternative embodiments, the device may be supported by a door, a pole, a tree or some other suitable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Inventor: Randal A. Hetrick
  • Patent number: 7090622
    Abstract: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a variety of different accessory grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having integral hand grips. The accessory grips are removably attachable to the integral grip of an exercising device, and provide for gripping by the hands, foot or other body parts. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises. Accessory grips are attachable to the integral grips, greatly adding to the flexibility of the device. In addition, a novel hand grip is described having a plurality of cords that can be selected for gripping, and a bracket for mounting a door jamb mountable exercise device to a wall is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Fitness Anywhere, Inc.
    Inventor: Randal A. Hetrick
  • Patent number: 7044896
    Abstract: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a user selected resistance from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight, the ability to easily adjust between exercises and between users, and the ability to balance the device between reconfigurations to provide for ease-of-use. The device includes an inelastic adjustable length member with two arms and a grip at both ends, and a centrally located anchor that provides for a distribution of the length between the arms. In one embodiment, the exercise device is compact and can be removably attached to a door frame. When grabbing each of the grips and uniformly pulling away from the anchor, the arms of the device center on the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Randal A. Hetrick
  • Publication number: 20040204300
    Abstract: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a user selected resistance from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight, the ability to easily adjust between exercises and between users, and the ability to balance the device between reconfigurations to provide for ease-of-use. The device includes an inelastic adjustable length member with two arms and a grip at both ends, and a centrally located anchor that provides for a distribution of the length between the arms. In one embodiment, the exercise device is compact and can be removably attached to a door frame. When grabbing each of the grips and uniformly pulling away from the anchor, the arms of the device center on the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Randal A. Hetrick
  • Publication number: 20040204301
    Abstract: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a variety of different accessory grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having integral hand grips. The accessory grips are removably attachable to the integral grip of an exercising device, and provide for gripping by the hands, foot or other body parts. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises. Accessory grips are attachable to the integral grips, greatly adding to the flexibility of the device. In addition, a novel hand grip is described having a plurality of cords that can be selected for gripping, and a bracket for mounting a door jamb mountable exercise device to a wall is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Randal A. Hetrick
  • Patent number: D808251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventors: Randal A Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Patent number: D818809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventors: Randal A Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Patent number: D820063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Inventors: Randal A Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Patent number: D831764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: FITNESS ANYWHERE LLC
    Inventors: Randal A Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado
  • Patent number: D1009608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: JFXD TRX ACQ LLC
    Inventors: Randal A. Hetrick, Mauricio Hernan Delgado