Sarah M Howard

US Patent:

20230052336, Feb 16, 2023

Filed:

Nov 2, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/979446

Inventors:

- Crystal MN, US
Sarah Mae Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Joel Greenblatt - Wauwatosa WI, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

E04C 3/00
E04G 11/06
E04B 2/56
E04G 25/06
E04B 1/19
E04B 1/348
E04B 1/343
E04H 3/14
A63B 69/00
E04G 11/56
E04C 3/04

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to climbing wall assemblies having a variety of improvements. For instance, the climbing wall assemblies may include connectors to attach the surface panels to the framework, in which the connectors may be mounted substantially anywhere along the front of the framework and at substantially any angle, providing for the securement of climbing panels in various geometries. The climbing wall assemblies may also include braces that may easily be adjusted to a desired length and configuration during construction of a climbing wall. The climbing wall assemblies may also include variable-angle, integral front posts, which provide for the easy and stable securement of climbing panels in various geometries. These improvements provide climbing wall assemblies that may be easily assembled to produce a desirable climbing wall structure having few framework components.

US Patent:

20230013635, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Sep 23, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/951762

Inventors:

- Crystal MN, US
Sarah Mae Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Benjamin Tiffin - Missoula MT, US
Joel Greenblatt - Wauwatosa WI, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US
Aaron Jon Baumgartner - Savage MN, US
Justin Lee - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable-incline climbing wall. The climbing wall comprises one or more climbing panels supported by a frame and a system for adjusting the incline of the frame to provide a climbing wall of a desired incline. The incline of the climbing wall may be adjusted by activating an actuator, which extends the frame a distance from a support wall, tilting the climbing wall to a desired incline. When the climbing wall is substantially vertically oriented, the system for adjusting the incline of the climbing wall may extend only a small distance from the support wall so that the adjustable-incline climbing wall has a relatively small footprint. Further, by providing a plurality of attachment points between the actuator and the frame (and/or between the actuator and a support), the adjustable-incline climbing wall may be provided with a wider range of incline angles, as well as increased control over those angles.

US Patent:

20210245026, Aug 12, 2021

Filed:

Feb 4, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/167813

Inventors:

- Crystal MN, US
Sarah M. Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US
Nicolas Oklobzija - White Bear Lake MN, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a climbing wall comprising one or more expandable climbing panels. The expandable climbing panel may be configured so that changing the angle of a portion of the climbing wall in one direction causes the climbing panel to expand, such that the panel provides an increased climbing surface area, and changing the angle of the portion of the climbing wall in the other direction causes the climbing panel to contract, such that the panel provides a reduced climbing surface area. By hingedly attaching the expandable climbing panel to first and second wall portions, at least one of which is adjustable to a plurality of angles, a climbing wall that can be brought into a variety of different configurations, e.g. at the touch of a button, is produced.

US Patent:

20210154548, May 27, 2021

Filed:

Feb 8, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/169852

Inventors:

- Crystal MN, US
Sarah Mae Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Benjamin Tiffin - Missoula MT, US
Joel Greenblatt - Wauwatosa WI, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US
Aaron Jon Baumgartner - Savage MN, US
Justin Lee - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00
A63B 23/12
A63B 21/04
A63B 21/00
A63B 21/068
A63B 1/00

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable-incline climbing wall. The climbing wall comprises one or more climbing panels supported by a frame and a system for adjusting the incline of the frame to provide a climbing wall of a desired incline. The incline of the climbing wall may be adjusted by activating an actuator, which extends the upper portion of the frame a distance from a support wall, tilting the climbing wall to a desired incline. When the climbing wall is substantially vertically oriented, the system for adjusting the incline of the climbing wall may extend only a small distance from the support wall so that the adjustable-incline climbing wall has a relatively small footprint. In some embodiments, the climbing wall may also comprise one or more fitness accessories that can brought to an optimal height for a particular user through adjustment of the climbing wall incline.

US Patent:

20200248451, Aug 6, 2020

Filed:

Apr 23, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/856279

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Sarah Mae Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Joel Greenblatt - Wauwatosa WI, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

E04C 3/00
E04G 11/06
E04B 1/19
E04B 2/56

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to climbing wall assemblies having a variety of improvements. For instance, the climbing wall assemblies may include connectors to attach the surface panels to the framework, in which the connectors may be mounted substantially anywhere along the front of the framework and at substantially any angle, providing for the securement of climbing panels in various geometries. The climbing wall assemblies may also include braces that may easily be adjusted to a desired length and configuration during construction of a climbing wall. The climbing wall assemblies may also include variable-angle, integral front posts, which provide for the easy and stable securement of climbing panels in various geometries. These improvements provide climbing wall assemblies that may be easily assembled to produce a desirable climbing wall structure having few framework components.

US Patent:

20200171369, Jun 4, 2020

Filed:

Feb 6, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/783825

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Sarah Mae Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Benjamin Tiffin - Missoula MT, US
Joel Greenblatt - Wauwatosa WI, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US
Aaron Jon Baumgartner - Savage MN, US
Justin Lee - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable-incline climbing wall. The climbing wall comprises one or more climbing panels supported by a frame and a system for adjusting the incline of the frame to provide a climbing wall of a desired incline. The incline of the climbing wall may be adjusted by activating an actuator, which extends the frame a distance from a support wall, tilting the climbing wall to a desired incline. When the climbing wall is substantially vertically oriented, the system for adjusting the incline of the climbing wall may extend only a small distance from the support wall so that the adjustable-incline climbing wall has a relatively small footprint. Further, by providing a plurality of attachment points between the actuator and the frame (and/or between the actuator and a support), the adjustable-incline climbing wall may be provided with a wider range of incline angles, as well as increased control over those angles.

US Patent:

20200114182, Apr 16, 2020

Filed:

Oct 10, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/598494

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Sarah Mae Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Joel Greenblatt - Wauwatosa WI, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US
Aaron Jon Baumgartner - Savage MN, US

International Classification:

A62B 35/00
A63B 69/00
A62B 1/08
A63B 29/02

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a climbing wall comprising a climbing surface and a climbing assistance assembly that provides a disabled child with an opportunity to utilize the climbing wall. The climbing assistance assembly comprises a track mounted above at least a portion of the climbing surface and spanning at least a portion of the length of the climbing surface. A trolley, from which a rope is suspended, is configured to travel along the track. The rope is coupled both to the trolley and to a harness. The climbing assistance assembly may further include a fall arrest device configured to lower an end of the rope coupled to the harness from an elevated position to a rest position in a controlled manner. Because the trolley is configured to travel with a user wearing the harness as the user traverses a length of the climbing surface, the fall arrest device is positioned substantially directly above the user throughout the user's climbing experience, ensuring that if the user falls, the descent will occur in a safe and controlled manner.

US Patent:

20190032335, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Jul 25, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/045200

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Sarah Mae Howard - Lakeville MN, US
Joel Greenblatt - Wauwatosa WI, US
Joseph Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

E04C 3/00
E04G 11/06
E04B 1/19
E04B 2/56

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to climbing wall assemblies having a variety of improvements. For instance, the climbing wall assemblies may include connectors to attach the surface panels to the framework, in which the connectors may be mounted substantially anywhere along the front of the framework and at substantially any angle, providing for the securement of climbing panels in various geometries. The climbing wall assemblies may also include braces that may easily be adjusted to a desired length and configuration during construction of a climbing wall. The climbing wall assemblies may also include variable-angle, integral front posts, which provide for the easy and stable securement of climbing panels in various geometries. These improvements provide climbing wall assemblies that may be easily assembled to produce a desirable climbing wall structure having few framework components.