Ryan M Kroll

US Patent:

8540641, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/491306

Inventors:

Ryan Kroll - Orono MN, US
Elise P. Brock - Minneapolis MN, US
James A. Meyer - Shoreview MN, US
Marc A. Seaberg - Bloomington MN, US
Thomas G. Hudson - Excelsior MN, US
E. Andrew Wood - Rochester MN, US
Gary A. Stein - Oakdale MN, US
James A. Levine - Orono MN, US

Assignee:

Gruve Technologies, Inc. - Andover MN

International Classification:

A61B 5/08
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600485, 600300

Abstract:

A weight management system comprised of a body worn device which interfaces periodically with a computer. The established weight goals of the user are translated by the computer into daily activity targets and downloaded into the device. The device monitors the user's activity, offering progress status toward the daily activity target. Further, the device alerts the user of excessive sedentary periods which depress metabolic indicators. The activity targets, allowed length of sedentary periods and suggested activities to reach goal are specific to the individual based on their biometrics and living environment. The computer provides historical tracking of activity for motivational and coaching purposes.

US Patent:

20090203505, Aug 13, 2009

Filed:

Feb 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/029421

Inventors:

Ryan M. Kroll - Crystal Bay MN, US
Mark W. Kroll - Crystal Bay MN, US

International Classification:

A63B 21/078

US Classification:

482104

Abstract:

In one embodiment, an exercise apparatus includes a gas spring, first and second proximate uprights, as well as first and second distal uprights. First and second safety bars extend between and are connected respectively to the first proximate and distal uprights and to the second proximate and distal uprights. An elongated platform or bench is disposed above an elongated base and includes a seat portion rotatably connected to a back portion. The gas spring has a lower end pivotally mounted on the elongated base and an upper end adapted for attachment to each of a plurality of attachment locations located on the back portion of the elongated platform. An actuator is operably coupled to the gas spring and adapted to cause the gas spring to move from an extended position to a retracted position thereby lowering or retracting the back portion of the elongated platform.

US Patent:

20100079291, Apr 1, 2010

Filed:

Sep 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/552167

Inventors:

Ryan Kroll - Orono MN, US
Elise P. Everett - Minneapolis MN, US
James P. Meyer - Shoreview MN, US
John P. Montague - Minneapolis MN, US
Bret R. Otzenberger - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Marc A. Seaberg - Bloomington MN, US
Joel M. Silverman - Plymouth MN, US
Gregory J. Soderberg - Eden Prairie MN, US
Thomas G. Hudson - Excelsior MN, US
E. Andrew Wood - Rochester MN, US
Gary A. Stein - Oakdale MN, US

Assignee:

Muve, Inc. - Wayzata MN

International Classification:

G08B 23/00
A61B 5/11
A61B 5/021
G06N 5/02
G06F 17/10

US Classification:

3405731, 600595, 600485, 706 54, 703 2

Abstract:

A weight management system comprised of a body worn device which interfaces periodically with a computer. The established weight goals of the user are translated by the computer into daily activity targets and downloaded into the device. The device monitors the user's activity, offering progress status toward the daily activity target. Further, the device alerts the user of excessive sedentary periods which depress metabolic indicators. The activity targets, allowed length of sedentary periods and suggested activities to reach goal are specific to the individual based on their biometrics and living environment. The computer provides historical tracking of activity for motivational and coaching purposes.

US Patent:

20100089273, Apr 15, 2010

Filed:

Oct 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/250178

Inventors:

Ryan Kroll - Crystal Bay MN, US
Mark W. Kroll - Crystal Bay MN, US

Assignee:

Kroll Family Trust - Crystal Bay MN

International Classification:

F42B 12/36

US Classification:

102502

Abstract:

A wireless projectile for use with a hand-held electronic control device includes a housing, one or more capacitors disposed within the interior of the housing, and one or more probes in electrical communication with the capacitor(s) The probe(s) are disposed within the housing in the first end region of the housing when the projectile is in a first state, and the probe(s) extend through the first end of the housing when the projectile is in the second state. The projectile does not comprise a battery or an inverter to charge the capacitor.