Patents Assigned to Icon Health and Fitness, Inc.
  • Exercise device with latching mechanism
    Patent number: 9039578
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a first frame, a second frame that is pivotally connected to the first frame and movable relative to the first frame between a storage position and an operating position, and a latching mechanism that selectively holds the second frame in the storage position. The latching mechanism includes a seat having a seat engagement surface, a seat engagement member selectively positioned on the seat engagement surface to hold the second frame in the storage position, and a lever that selectively rotates the seat engagement member off of the seat to allow the second frame to move from the storage position to the operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: William T Dalebout
  • Systems, methods, and devices for simulating real world terrain on an exercise device
    Patent number: 9028368
    Abstract: An exercise system includes one or more exercise devices that communicate via a network with a communication system. The communication system stores and/or generates exercise programming for use on the exercise device. The exercise programming is able to control one or more operating parameters of the exercise device to simulate terrain found at a remote, real world location. The exercise programming can include images/videos of the remote, real world location. The control signals and the images/videos can be synchronized so that a user of the exercise device is able to experience, via the changing operating parameters, the topographical characteristics of the remote, real world location as well as see images of the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren C. Ashby, Scott R. Watterson, Kirk Lorrigan, William T. Dalebout
  • Indoor-outdoor exercise system
    Patent number: 9028370
    Abstract: An embodiment of an exercise system includes an exercise monitoring device that gathers data regarding an outdoor exercise routine. Additionally, a remote communication system communicatively connectable to the exercise monitoring device is receptive to the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine such that the remote communication system generates an exercise program based on the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine. Furthermore, an exercise device that is communicatively connectable to the remote communication system may receive the exercise program and simulate one or more aspects of the outdoor exercise routine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, Mark Watterson
  • EXERCISE DEVICE WITH BRAKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150119202
    Abstract: A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick W. Hendrickson, Greg W. Law, Rodney L. Hammer, Paul C. Ricks, Darren C. Ashby
  • SQUAT EXERCISE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150111708
    Abstract: A squat exercise apparatus includes a support structure, a plurality of weight members, at least one lift arm, and an actuator. The plurality of weight members is positioned in the support structure. The at least one lift arm has a first end coupled to the support structure and a second end arranged for contact by a user to move the at least one arm vertically during a squat exercise. The actuator assembly is operable by the user to selectively couple the at least one lift arm to at least one of the weight members during the squat exercise. A portion of the actuator assembly is carried by the at least one lift arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Kent M. Smith
  • Direct drive for exercise machines
    Patent number: 8992364
    Abstract: An exercise machine includes a support structure, a crank shaft rotatably mounted on the support structure, a first planetary gear set operatively coupled to the crank shaft so that the crank shaft provides an input for the first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set operatively coupled to the first planetary gear set so that an output of the first planetary gear set provides an input for the second planetary gear set, and a flywheel rotatably operatively coupled to the second planetary gear set so that an output of the second planetary gear set rotates the flywheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Law, Rick Hendricksen, Paul Ricks
  • Indoor-outdoor exercise system
    Patent number: 8992387
    Abstract: An embodiment of an exercise system includes an exercise monitoring device that gathers data regarding an outdoor exercise routine. Additionally, a remote communication system communicatively connectable to the exercise monitoring device is receptive to the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine such that the remote communication system generates an exercise program based on the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine. Furthermore, an exercise device that is communicatively connectable to the remote communication system may receive the exercise program and simulate one or more aspects of the outdoor exercise routine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, Mark Watterson
  • User identification and safety key for exercise device
    Patent number: 8986165
    Abstract: A key includes a safety mechanism operatively connectable to a safety port on an exercise device. When the safety mechanism is operatively connected to the safety port, the exercise device is placed in an operational configuration and when disconnected, the exercise device is in a non-operational configuration. The key further includes a user identification mechanism that is communicatively connectable to a user identification port on the exercise device and transmits user identification information to the exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Darren C. Ashby
  • Exercise device with fan controllable by a physiological condition of a user
    Patent number: 8920288
    Abstract: In general, exercise devices of the present invention include one or more fans that can increase the flow of air in particular direction. Exercise devices of the present invention also include a sensing mechanism that can sense a physiological condition of a user performing an exercise on the exercise device. The sensed physiological condition could be pulse, blood pressure, respiration, caloric expenditure, weight, perspiration, temperature, blood oxygen level, metabolic equivalent of task (MET), carbohydrates burned, cadence or another physiological condition. The speed of the air flow created by the fan can depend on the physiological condition sensed by the sensing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dalebout, Scott R. Watterson
  • Indoor-outdoor exercise system
    Patent number: 8911330
    Abstract: An exercise system includes an exercise monitoring device that gathers data regarding an outdoor exercise routine, a remote communication system communicatively connectable to the exercise monitoring device, and an exercise device that is communicatively connectable to the remote communication system. The remote communication system is receptive to the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine and generates an exercise program based on the data regarding the outdoor exercise routine. The exercise device is receptive to the exercise program, and the exercise program causes the exercise device to simulate one or more aspects of the outdoor exercise routine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, Mark D Watterson
  • Hand-held combination exercise device
    Patent number: 8894555
    Abstract: In general, various embodiments of hand-held exercise devices that can be used to perform different types of exercises that focus on different muscular groups of the body are disclosed. Specifically, the hand-held exercise devices disclosed herein can be used to perform arm exercises as well as abdominal and core muscle exercises. The hand-held exercise devices can include a first handle and a second handle, which rotate about a central axis relative to one another. The hand-held exercise devices can also include a wheel, which may also rotate about the central axis. Resistance can be applied to the relative rotation of the handles and, optionally, to the rotation of the wheel. The resistance can be selectively varied by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Colledge, Michael L. Olson
  • Exercise device with adjustable foot pad
    Patent number: 8894549
    Abstract: An exercise device having a selectively adjustable footpad is disclosed. More specifically, the present invention describes a footpad whose angular orientation is adjustable by a cam having at least two support sides. The cam can be positioned between the footpad and a link arm. The cam can be rotatable about an axis with each support side being a different distance from the axis. The angle of the footpad can be adjusted by selectively rotating the cam so that the footpad is resting on different support sides of the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew D. Colledge
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE WEIGHT OF A TREADMILL USER
    Publication number: 20140302967
    Abstract: A treadmill may comprise a drive motor positioned and configured to drive a treadbelt, and an electrical current sensor configured to measure the electrical current utilized by the drive motor. The treadmill may also include a computer programmed and configured to analyze the measured electrical current usage by the drive motor to determine the weight of a person positioned on the treadbelt. A person's weight may be determined by driving the treadbelt with the drive motor while a person is positioned on the treadbelt, measuring an electric current utilized by the drive motor, and analyzing the measured electric current to determine the weight of the person positioned on the treadbelt of the treadmill. Additionally, the measured weight may be utilized to calculate calorie expenditure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Ashby, Greg Law
  • Paddle Exercise Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140287884
    Abstract: A paddle exercise apparatus includes a rod, a handle, and a weight member. The a rod includes first and second ends and is configured for grasping by a first hand of a user at a location between the first and second ends. The handle is positioned at the first end of the rod and is configured for grasping by a second hand of the user. The weight member is mounted to the rod and adjustably positioned between the first and second ends of the rod to alter a resistance of the paddle exercise apparatus when the user moves the paddle exercise apparatus through a paddling motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Dale Alan Buchanan
  • TREADMILLS WITH ADJUSTABLE DECKS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140274579
    Abstract: A treadmill may comprise a base and a deck comprising a treadbelt. A front of the deck may be rotatably coupled to the base, and the deck may be rotatable between an operating position and a storage position. A front deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a front portion of the deck, and a rear deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a rear portion of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Olson
  • STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS WITH FLYWHEEL AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140274600
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strength training apparatus and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, the strength training apparatus includes a base member and a tower structure coupled with the base member. At least one arm is pivotally coupled with the tower structure. A flywheel and a cable and pulley system are associated with the at least one arm, wherein displacement of at least one cable of the cable and pulley system effects rotation of the flywheel. The strength training apparatus may include a selectively adjustable magnetic braking mechanism associated with a flywheel that is configured to apply a selected resistance to the rotation of the flywheel. A torque sensor may be associated with the flywheel and the measured torque during operation of the apparatus may be used to calculate the work expended in rotating the flywheel. In one embodiment, the calculated work may be expressed in units of watts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dalebout, Michael Olson
  • EXERCISE APPARATUS COMPRISING ADJUSTABLE FOOT PADS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140274574
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus may comprise a frame, and first and second foot support members each comprising a central region mechanically constrained to follow an ovoid path. The exercise apparatus may further comprise first and second foot pads coupled to the respective first and second foot support members, and configured for selective rotation relative to the first and second foot support members. The exercise apparatus may further comprise first and second locking mechanisms positioned and configured to selectively lock the respective first and second foot pads in a first angular position and at least one second angular position relative to the respective first and second foot support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Shorten, Gaylen Ercanbrack, Ryan Hochstrasser
  • Portable physical activity sensing system
    Patent number: 8758201
    Abstract: A portable system retrieves one or more exercise programs from a remote communication system that provides motivational content for a user exercising upon an exercise mechanism. The exercise program further includes at least one control signal that controls one or more operating parameters of the exercise mechanism. The portable system includes a control device configured to retrieve the exercise program and deliver the motivational content to the user by way of an audio delivery device, while delivering the control signals to the exercise mechanism. A sensor communicates with the control device and tracks one or more measurable parameters of the user during the user's performance of the exercise program. Data representative of the one or more measurable parameters can be delivered to the control device for delivery to the remote communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren C. Ashby, William T. Dalebout, Scott R. Watterson
  • Paddling machine
    Patent number: D712493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaylen Ercanbrack, William Dalebout, Jared Willardson
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D726476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Gaylen Ercanbrack