Patents by Inventor Patrick Hald

Patrick Hald 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).

  • Treadmill belt safety mechanism
    Publication number: 20040171465
    Abstract: An improved lift apparatus for use in an exercise device having a support base and a moveable element is disclosed. The moveable element can be selectively raised and lowered relative to the support base by the user during operation of the exercise device. The improved lift apparatus includes: (i) a first lift motor; (ii) a second lift motor; and (iii) a synchronization mechanism for synchronizing the first and second lift motors. A belt safety mechanism for controlling unanticipated movement of the endless belt is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Patrick Hald, Gerald Nelson
  • Inclining tread apparatus
    Patent number: 6730002
    Abstract: An improved lift apparatus for use in an exercise device having a support base and a moveable element is disclosed. The moveable element can be selectively raised and lowered relative to the support base by the user during operation of the exercise device. The improved lift apparatus includes: (i) a first lift motor; (ii) a second lift motor; and (iii) a synchronization mechanism for synchronizing the first and second lift motors. A belt safety mechanism for controlling unanticipated movement of the endless belt is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Hald, Gerald Nelson
  • Inclining tread apparatus
    Publication number: 20030064862
    Abstract: An improved lift apparatus for use in an exercise device having a support base and a moveable element is disclosed. The moveable element can be selectively raised and lowered relative to the support base by the user during operation of the exercise device. The improved lift apparatus includes: (i) a first lift motor; (ii) a second lift motor; and (iii) a synchronization mechanism for synchronizing the first and second lift motors. A belt safety mechanism for controlling unanticipated movement of the endless belt is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: Icon IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Hald, Gerald Nelson