David Charles Hatch

US Patent:

20030073549, Apr 17, 2003

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982369

Inventors:

David Hatch - Glendale CA, US

International Classification:

A63B021/00

US Classification:

482/092000

Abstract:

A neck and back exerciser including a cap-like device adaptable to being worn on a user's head. VELCRO attachment members mounted on the outer surface of the device engage similar VELCRO attachment members formed on confronting surfaces of a plurality of weights, allowing the weight to adhere to the cap-like device. The weights may be repositioned without removing the cap by merely stripping the weights from the cap, repositioning and reattaching the weights to the cap. A weight belt may encircle the cap and provide pockets for supporting one or more additional weights. A weight support frame assembly may be mounted on the cap-like device with the frame including an adjustable band member adaptable to being rotated relative about the cap to reposition any weight supported on the adjustable band.

US Patent:

20140338988, Nov 20, 2014

Filed:

May 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/896980

Inventors:

Robert Zwijze - Vriezenveen, NL
David Hatch - Monson MA, US

International Classification:

G01G 19/12

US Classification:

177136

Abstract:

In an embodiment, an apparatus may include a sense element having a first end and a second end; and a stud fitted inside the sense element. The stud may have a first end and a second end. The first end of the stud may be free floating with respect to the sense element. The second end of the stud may be attached to the second end of the sense element. The sense element may include one or more gauges. The gauges may sense strain on the sense element. The apparatus may include a ridge that may be used to provide overload protection of the apparatus. The ridge may be placed on the stud, the sense element, or the stud and sense element.