Patents by Inventor Richard J. McWain

Richard J. McWain 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: 5072935
    Abstract: A collapsible therapeutic weight system is provided which includes a diaphragm having a accordion-like wall for enabling the diaphragm to be expanded and contracted to accommodate various amounts of a liquid and fully collapsible when not containing a liquid. A sealable opening in the diaphragm is provided for enabling the filling and emptying of the diaphragm and the diaphragm is shaped for enabling the diaphragm to be disposed in a position encircling a patient's limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Inventor: Richard J. McWain
  • Patent number: 4905992
    Abstract: A collapsible weight system provides a collapsible/expandable diaphragm for containing a liquid which includes a closed hub disclosed on one end thereof and an open hub disposed on another end thereof. A tubular cap is provided to seal the collapsible/expandable diaphragm while engaging both the closed hub and the open hub to provide axial support of the diaphragm. A pin locking system is provided in order to lock the tubular cap to a bar for lifting the weights. When the bar is engaged and locked with the cap, it extends therethrough providing additional strength and support for the collapsible/expandable diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventor: Richard J. McWain
  • Patent number: 4854576
    Abstract: A collapsible weight system provides a collapsible/expandable diaphragm for containing a liquid which includes a closed hub disposed on one end thereof and an open hub disposed on another end thereof. A tubular cap is provided to seal the collapsible/expandable diaphragm while engaging both the closed hub and the open hub to provide axial support of the diaphragm. A pin locking system is provided in order to lock the tubular cap to a bar for lifting the weights. When the bar is engaged and locked with the cap, it extends therethrough providing additional strength and support for the collapsible/expandable diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventor: Richard J. McWain