Patents by Inventor Theodore J. Becker

Theodore J. Becker 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: 6868710
    Abstract: A pinch grip dynamometer field testing calibration stand for a pinch or finger grip dynamometer having a base defined by a platform and a vertical post, a dynamometer holder attached to the platform, and upper and lower calibration plates slidable on the post. The dynamometer is supported by the holder with its load application point (a concave groove in the case of a mechanical dynamometer, or the concave face of a button in the case of a hydraulic dynamometer) in proximity to the post. The bottom surface of the lower calibration plate has a convex protrusion which applies a load to the dynamometer. The load is supplied by calibrated weights of known mass supported in a groove on the top surface of the lower calibration plate, and by a groove in the bottom surface of the upper calibration plate when the weight needs support for its upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventors: Theodore J. Becker, Massimo J. Becker
  • Publication number: 20040144156
    Abstract: A pinch grip dynamometer field testing calibration stand for a pinch or finger grip dynamometer having a base defined by a platform and a vertical post, a dynamometer holder attached to the platform, and upper and lower calibration plates slidable on the post. The dynamometer is supported by the holder with its load application point (a concave groove in the case of a mechanical dynamometer, or the concave face of a button in the case of a hydraulic dynamometer) in proximity to the post. The bottom surface of the lower calibration plate has a convex protrusion which applies a load to the dynamometer. The load is supplied by calibrated weights of known mass supported in a groove on the top surface of the lower calibration plate, and by a groove in the bottom surface of the upper calibration plate when the weight needs support for its upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Theodore J. Becker, Massimo J. Becker
  • Patent number: 5945590
    Abstract: A load testing stand for a hand-held grip dynamometer having a base for securing a dynamometer and a top horizontal plate which seats a dual vertical plunger piston. Loads of various magnitudes are placed on the top plate to check or calibrate the accuracy of the dynamometer. A carrying strap may be attached to a bottom portion of the grip dynamometer for ease of carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Theodore J. Becker