Charles E Blount

US Patent:

8215652, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Mar 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/404231

Inventors:

Stanley Dashew - Los Angeles CA, US
Charles Blount - West Hollywood CA, US

Assignee:

Dashaway Company - Canoga Park CA

International Classification:

B62M 1/00

US Classification:

280 8705, 5 811 R, 135 67, 135 74, 135 75, 135 85, 280 87021, 280 87041

Abstract:

The mobilizer consists of an open, inverted “U” shaped frame when view from above with the legs or the “U” pointed towards the rear. Pivoting caster wheels are attached to the front lower corners and rear wheel support arms extend rearward and curve downward each bearing a smaller non-pivoting wheel. Two vertical upright support members rise from the frame and are equipped with height adjustment mechanisms. Horizontal arm support assemblies, each with a hand grip and brake handle are attached to the upper ends of the support members. The user is supported by his elbows and shoulder girdle resulting in decompression of his spine. The arm support assemblies can be pivoted 180 degrees so that the grip portions and the hand brake levers face the rear of the mobilizer at about waist height. This allows the user to stand and grasp the handles as he walks forward.

US Patent:

8596658, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Jul 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/544563

Inventors:

Stanley Dashew - Los Angeles CA, US
Charles Blount - West Hollywood CA, US

Assignee:

Dashaway Company - West Hills CA

International Classification:

B62M 1/00
A61H 3/04

US Classification:

280 87021, 280 8705, 5 811 R

Abstract:

The mobilizer consists of an open, inverted “U” shaped frame when view from above with the legs or the “U” pointed towards the rear. Pivoting caster wheels are attached to the front lower corners and rear wheel support arms extend rearward and curve downward each bearing a smaller non-pivoting wheel. Two vertical upright support members rise from the frame and are equipped with height adjustment mechanisms. Horizontal arm support assemblies, each with a hand grip and brake handle are attached to the upper ends of the support members. The user is supported by his elbows and shoulder girdle resulting in decompression of his spine. The arm support assemblies can be pivoted 180 degrees so that the grip portions and the hand brake levers face the rear of the mobilizer at about waist height. This allows the user to stand and grasp the handles as he walks forward.

US Patent:

20080261788, Oct 23, 2008

Filed:

Jan 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/013229

Inventors:

Charles Blount - West Hollywood CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 71/00

US Classification:

482139

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards an exercise device for use with Pilates method exercise and other exercise methods. The exercise device is used either the arms or legs of the user for various exercises. The exercise device improves upon related-art system by allowing users to performing exercises while actively engaging the hands or legs of the device with the device in a manner that remains comfortable during exercises.