Patents by Inventor Thao V. Doan
Thao V. Doan 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).
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Patent number: 11504583Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20210178227Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: 10960268Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20190358495Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce HOCKRIDGE, Jeffrey O. MEREDITH, Thao V. DOAN
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Patent number: 10420985Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: 10086229Abstract: An exercise machine for performing prone leg curl exercises, including a moving support platform or frame that allows a user to perform prone leg curl exercises without excessively arching his or her lower back.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey O. Meredith, Bruce Hockridge, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20180200573Abstract: An exercise machine for performing prone leg curl exercises, including a moving support platform or frame that allows a user to perform prone leg curl exercises without excessively arching his or her lower back.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey O. MEREDITH, Bruce Hockridge, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: 9950210Abstract: An exercise machine for performing prone leg curl exercises, including a moving support platform or frame that allows a user to perform prone leg curl exercises without excessively arching his or her lower back.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey O. Meredith, Bruce Hockridge, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20180036581Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: 9833656Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: 9707448Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20170182354Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: 9517379Abstract: An unstable user support device designed for mounting on an exercise machine has a base or mounting bracket and an unstable user support platform configured for engagement by user and pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement through a limited angular range about a non-vertical pivot axis. The pivoting movement may be a side to side tilting movement. Stops between the base and the unstable user support platform control the amount of pivoting movement. This arrangement provides a degree of instability to the unstable user support platform, to provide a greater challenge to the user's core muscles in balancing the unstable user support platform while performing an exercise motion.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20160184630Abstract: An exercise machine for performing prone leg curl exercises, including a moving support platform or frame that allows a user to perform prone leg curl exercises without excessively arching his or her lower back.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey O. Meredith, Bruce Hockridge, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20160082312Abstract: An unstable user support device designed for mounting on an exercise machine has a base or mounting bracket and an unstable user support platform configured for engagement by the user and pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement through a limited angular range about a non-vertical pivot axis. The pivoting movement may be a side to side tilting movement. Stops between the base and the unstable user support platform control the amount of pivoting movement. This arrangement provides a degree of instability to the platform, to provide a greater challenge to the user's core muscles in balancing the platform while performing an exercise motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: 9205298Abstract: An unstable user support device designed for mounting on a rotary torso exercise machine has a base or mounting bracket and an unstable user support platform configured for engagement by the user and pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement through a limited angular range about a non-vertical pivot axis. The pivoting movement may be a side to side tilting movement. Stops between the base and the unstable user support platform control the amount of pivoting movement. This arrangement provides a degree of instability to the platform, to provide a greater challenge to the user's core muscles in balancing the platform while performing an exercise motion.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20140302972Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20140045664Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Publication number: 20130274079Abstract: An unstable user support device designed for mounting on an exercise machine has a base or mounting bracket and a user support platform configured for engagement by the user and pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement through a limited angle about a pivot axis extending in a plane parallel to the user support platform, The pivoting movement may be a side to side tilting movement. Stops between the base and support platform control the amount of pivoting movement. This arrangement provides a degree of instability to the platform, to provide a greater challenge to the user's core muscles in balancing the platform while performing an exercise motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
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Patent number: D572625Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Inventor: Thao V. Doan