Richard A Proctor

US Patent:

7309303, Dec 18, 2007

Filed:

Jan 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/757272

Inventors:

Richard Proctor - San Rafael CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 21/04
A63B 21/045

US Classification:

482121, 482 42, 482 74, 482 96, 482123, 482127, 482129, 482130, 482141, 482907

Abstract:

An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the bars. In a preferred embodiment the bar-supporting frame members, or some of them, are adjustable in position so as to provide a nearly unlimited number of positions for different users and for different exercises. A few of the many exercises facilitated by the system are described.

US Patent:

7628734, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/981855

Inventors:

Richard Proctor - San Rafael CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 5/00
A63B 22/00

US Classification:

482 74, 482 26, 482 77

Abstract:

An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the bars. In a preferred embodiment the bar-supporting frame members, or some of them, are adjustable in position so as to provide a nearly unlimited number of positions for different users and for different exercises. A few of the many exercises facilitated by the system are described.

US Patent:

7921607, Apr 12, 2011

Filed:

Oct 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/579351

Inventors:

Daniel S. Thompson - San Rafael CA, US
Monty Mullins - Rohnert Park CA, US
Richard I. Proctor - San Rafael CA, US
Zhan Zhang - San Rafael CA, US

Assignee:

Thompson Technology Industries, Inc. - Novato CA

International Classification:

E04D 1/36

US Classification:

52 60, 52 58, 52 27, 52698, 521733, 248237

Abstract:

An apparatus for mounting an article to a roof includes a base plate, threaded stud, lag bolts, spacer, and flashing. The base plate includes bolt holes to accommodate the lag bolts to secure the base plate to the roof. The threaded stud is secured to and extends vertically from the base plate. The spacer is inserted over the stud so that the stud passes through an aperture in the spacer, and is secured by a nut. The spacer acts as a lift for mounting an article up off the roof, thereby permitting drainage. The spacer includes a recess to accommodate the head of a lag bolt. The wrap-around flashing is captured between the base plate and spacer, creating a water free environment underneath the assembled unit. The flashing slides up underneath the roofing shingles to prevent water from penetrating the structure, and includes a lip to accommodate the base plate, and a detent to accommodate the bolt heads beneath it.

US Patent:

20060156648, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Jan 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/326271

Inventors:

Daniel Thompson - San Rafael CA, US
Monty Mullins - Rohnert Park CA, US
Richard Proctor - San Rafael CA, US
Zhan Zhang - Windsor CA, US

International Classification:

E04D 13/18

US Classification:

052173300

Abstract:

An apparatus for mounting an article to a roof includes a base plate, threaded stud, lag bolts, spacer, and flashing. The base plate includes bolt holes to accommodate the lag bolts to secure the base plate to the roof. The threaded stud is secured to and extends vertically from the base plate. The spacer is inserted over the stud so that the stud passes through an aperture in the spacer, and is secured by a nut. The spacer acts as a lift for mounting an article up off the roof, thereby permitting drainage. The spacer includes a recess to accommodate the head of a lag bolt. The wrap-around flashing is captured between the base plate and spacer, creating a water free environment underneath the assembled unit. The flashing slides up underneath the roofing shingles to prevent water from penetrating the structure, and includes a lip to accommodate the base plate, and a detent to accommodate the bolt heads beneath it.

US Patent:

54982189, Mar 12, 1996

Filed:

Aug 10, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/288547

Inventors:

Richard I. Proctor - San Rafael CA
Robert Fuller - Sebastopol CA

International Classification:

A63B 23025

US Classification:

482 10

Abstract:

A neck exercising and manipulating device, for stimulating the range of motion of the intervertebral joints of the neck in several directions is in the form of a strap with loops at each end for gripping in the hands. In the middle of the strap is a padded central portion with a high friction surface on one side, for engaging against the back of the neck at various levels depending on the joints to be stimulated. A series of different stimulating exercises are disclosed, for improving the range of motion and comfort of the cervical spine as well as other exercises.

US Patent:

57856699, Jul 28, 1998

Filed:

Apr 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/421501

Inventors:

Richard I. Proctor - San Rafael CA
Robert E. Fuller - Sebastopol CA

International Classification:

A61H 700

US Classification:

601148

Abstract:

A back supporting and exercising cushion has upper and lower pneumatic chambers with an orifice or adjustable flow valve between the chambers for controlling shifting of air between the two chambers. With the back support device positioned in a chair or car seat, for example, the lower chamber is situated against the lumbar region of the back while the upper chamber presses against the mid-thoracic region. When the user shifts his posture, the chambers continually accommodate the changes by inflating one chamber while the pressure deflates air out of the other chamber. The ability to change posture frequently decreases fatigue in the low back while driving, for example, and provides neurological stimulation in the joints of the spine, which can help balance activities of the muscles in the back and decrease pain.