Patents by Inventor Robert C. Engle

Robert C. Engle 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).

  • SLACKLINE APPARATUS AND TRAINING METHOD
    Publication number: 20150157890
    Abstract: A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicants: SLACKBOW LLC, AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: James E. KLOPMAN, Robert C. ENGLE, Stacy MARABLE, II, Matthew H. KIRK, De'Varus M. MAY, Blake T. HUDSON, Christopher L. KELLEY
  • Slackline apparatus and training method
    Patent number: 8986178
    Abstract: A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignees: Auburn University, Slackbow LLC
    Inventors: James E. Klopman, Robert C. Engle, Stacy Marable, II, Matthew H. Kirk, De'Varus M. May, Blake T. Hudson, Christopher L. Kelley
  • SLACKLINE APPARATUS AND TRAINING METHOD
    Publication number: 20120238421
    Abstract: A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: James E. KLOPMAN, Robert C. ENGLE, Stacy MARABLE, II, Matthew H. KIRK, De'Varus M. MAY, Blake T. HUDSON, Christopher L. KELLEY
  • Quick change feed mechanism and abrasive replacement
    Patent number: 3965619
    Abstract: An apparatus for quickly changing the abrasive in the tool holder of a grinding, honing or abrasive finishing machine. After the abrasive in a finishing machine is worn out, this device allows the tool holder to be easily and quickly removed and the abrasive stone in the tool holder changed and reset so a minimum of down time is experienced by the operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corporation
    Inventor: Robert C. Engle
  • Stone wear indication on a honing machine
    Patent number: 3964211
    Abstract: An apparatus for indicating replacement of an abrasive stick or stone in a honing machine by utilizing an air pressure sensor in conjunction with the feed cylinder for the abrasive stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1976
    Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corporation
    Inventor: Robert C. Engle