Patents by Inventor Ryan L. Wideman

Ryan L. Wideman 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).

  • Stretching machine
    Patent number: 6659925
    Abstract: A stretching machine is provided which can be used both for stretching and for measuring a level of flexibility. The machine rests on the floor and a beam is adjusted to a convenient height. The beam is provided with a plurality of handgrips. A foot plate is positioned to abut a user's feet. By leaning forward and grasping the handgrips a person can stretch their legs and lower back as well as determine a level of flexibility by noting which handgrip is grasped. The machine has a cutout on the foot plate to allow compact storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventors: R. Leon Wideman, Ryan L. Wideman
  • Stretching machine
    Publication number: 20030078146
    Abstract: According to the invention a stretching machine is provided which can be used both for stretching and for measuring a level of flexibility. The machine rests on the floor and a beam is adjusted to a convenient height. The beam is provided with a plurality of handgrips. A foot plate is positioned to abut a user's feet. By leaning forward and grasping the handgrips a person can stretch their legs and lower back as well as determine a level of flexibility by noting which handgrip is grasped. The machine has a cutout on the foot plate to allow compact storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: R. Leon Wideman, Ryan L. Wideman