Patents by Inventor Mark William Chiles
Mark William Chiles has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240001192Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Roger BATES, Marko VUJICIC, Gregory Allen WALLACE, Mark William CHILES
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Patent number: 11759673Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2023Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: LIFECORE FITNESS, INC.Inventors: Roger Bates, Marko Vujicic, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles
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Publication number: 20230158364Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Roger BATES, Marko VUJICIC, Gregory Allen WALLACE, Mark William CHILES
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Patent number: 11554290Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: LIFECORE FITNESS, INC.Inventors: Roger Bates, Marko Vujicic, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles
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Patent number: 11472460Abstract: A cart is disclosed which is capable of being wheeled to a vehicle and mounted thereon through a mount secure coupling attached to the cart and a secure receiver attached to the vehicle. Upon secure attachment to the vehicle, the carts undercarriage assembly including wheels are capable of being retracted into the top deck assembly of the cart. Therefore, the vehicle maintains clearance from the road even after the cart is attached. Upon reaching a destination, the undercarriage of the cart is lowered and the cart is detached from the vehicle. The cart is then able to be wheeled away. The cart allows for transportation of loads without the need for the operator to actually carry either the load or the cart at any stage from start to finish or perform any additional steps to safe and securely attach the cart to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Invententional Products, LLCInventors: Kenneth Camarco, Jonathan Albert, Eric Chang, Pierre-Andre Couture, Francois Gelinas, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles, Marko Vujicic
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Publication number: 20200316430Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Roger BATES, Marko VUJICIC, Gregory Allen WALLACE, Mark William CHILES
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Patent number: 10780907Abstract: A cart is disclosed which is capable of being wheeled to a vehicle and mounted thereon through a mount secure coupling attached to the cart and a secure receiver attached to the vehicle. Upon secure attachment to the vehicle, the carts undercarriage assembly including wheels are capable of being retracted into the top deck assembly of the cart. Therefore, the vehicle maintains clearance from the road even after the cart is attached. Upon reaching a destination, the undercarriage of the cart is lowered and the cart is detached from the vehicle. The cart is then able to be wheeled away. The cart allows for transportation of loads without the need for the operator to actually carry either the load or the cart at any stage from start to finish or perform any additional steps to safe and securely attach the cart to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Invententional Products, LLCInventors: Kenneth Camarco, Jonathan Albert, Eric Chang, Pierre-Andre Couture, Francois Gelinas, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles, Marko Vujicic
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Patent number: 10695606Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Lifecore Fitness, Inc.Inventors: Roger Bates, Marko Vujicic, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles
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Patent number: 10376735Abstract: A multi-functional rowing exerciser apparatus accommodates a plurality of rowing and paddling by connecting or releasing a cable system to selectively configure the rowing exerciser for sweep rowing, sculling oar rowing configuration to the Stand-Up-Paddling configuration in an easy and convenient manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Lifecore Fitness, Inc.Inventors: Roger Bates, Marko Vujicic, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles
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Publication number: 20190168067Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Roger Bates, Marko Vujicic, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles
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Publication number: 20180056118Abstract: A multi-functional rowing exerciser apparatus accommodates a plurality of rowing and paddling by connecting or releasing a cable system to selectively configure the rowing exerciser for sweep rowing, sculling oar rowing configuration to the Stand-Up-Paddling configuration in an easy and convenient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Roger Bates, Marko Vujicic, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles
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Publication number: 20110006566Abstract: An exercise machine has a number of features relating to ease of use. The machine has a widened step through design, improved foot straps, an adjustable reading display or a pivotal arm rest.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: UNISEN, INC., DBA STAR TRACInventors: Kevin P. Corbalis, Mark William Chiles, Victor Torres Cornejo, Felipe J. Marin
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Patent number: 7736281Abstract: An exercise machine has a number of features relating to ease of use. The machine has a widened step through design, improved foot straps, an adjustable reading display or a pivotal arm rest.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2004Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Corbalis, Mark William Chiles, Victor Torres Cornejo, Felipe J. Marin
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Patent number: 7670266Abstract: An elliptical machine has a frame and an operating linkage between the frame and foot supports. Each side of the operating linkage comprises five links that are connected with five pin joints. A foot support is connected to each side of the operating linkage with each of the five pin joints being positioned forward of the foot support.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: Victor Torres Cornejo, Mark William Chiles, James Dey, Felipe J. Marin, Kevin Patrick Corbalis
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Patent number: 7666122Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine features a pair of translating members to which a pair of foot members is axially secured. The foot members each pivots with respect to the associated translating member. The generated motion allows a user to lock a knee before beginning downward movement and allows a user to bend the same knee before beginning forward movement such that the motion is more natural for the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: Mark William Chiles, Felipe J. Marin, James Dey, Victor Torres Cornejo, Kevin Patrick Corbalis
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Publication number: 20090247371Abstract: An exercise machine has a frame and an operating linkage. The operating linkage includes any of a number of mechanisms that can adjust a foot trace generated by the linkage. In one configuration, the foot trace can be adjusted between at least a generally vertical trace and a generally horizontal trace.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Unisen, Inc., dba Star TracInventors: James B. Dey, Victor Torres Cornejo, Mark William Chiles, Felipe J. Marin, Kevin Patrick Corbalis
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Patent number: 7544152Abstract: An exercise machine has a frame and an operating linkage. The operating linkage includes any of a number of mechanisms that can adjust a foot trace generated by the linkage. In one configuration, the foot trace can be adjusted between at least a generally vertical trace and a generally horizontal trace.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: James Dey, Victor Torres Cornejo, Mark William Chiles, Felipe J. Marin, Kevin Patrick Corbalis
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Patent number: D526031Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Patrick Corbalis, Mark William Chiles, Victor Torres Cornejo, Jirawat O. Jeamvigite, John Cook
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Patent number: D534226Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Patrick Corbalis, Mark William Chiles, Victor Torres Cornejo, Jirawat O. Jeamvigite, John Cook
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Patent number: D542365Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Patrick Corbalis, Mark William Chiles, Victor Torres Cornejo, Jirawat O. Jeamvigite, John Cook