Patents by Inventor Russell Knipp

Russell Knipp 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).

  • Back and gluteus maximus exerciser and method of using same
    Patent number: 4753438
    Abstract: An exercise device is providing for suspending the body above a support surface while a person performs exercises designed to stretch and strengthen the full range of back extensor, abdominal and gluteus maximus muscles. The device includes a pelvic brace which cooperates with a rotatable leg restraining member to position the body, in a cantilevered fashion, above the support surface nearly horizontally and face down preparatory to exercising the back extensor and abdominal muscles. Alternatively, the device can be mounted differently to strengthen and tone the gluteus maximus muscles. Utilizing gravity traction, the exercise device tends to decompress the spinal column while the exercises are being performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Rams Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Winn S. Paris, Russell Knipp
  • Back and gluteus maximus exerciser
    Patent number: 4609193
    Abstract: An exercise device is providing for suspending the body above a support surface while a person performs exercises designed to stretch and strengthen the full range of back extensor, abdominal and gluteus maximus muscles. The device includes a pelvic brace which cooperates with a rotatable leg restraining member to position the body, in a cantilevered fashion, above the support surface nearly horizontally and face down preparatory to exercising the back extensor and abdominal muscles. Alternatively, the device can be mounted differently to strengthen and tone the gluteus maximus muscles. Utilizing gravity traction, the exercise device tends to decompress the spinal column while the exercises are being performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: Winn S. Paris
    Inventors: Win S. Paris, Russell Knipp