Patents Assigned to Nautilus, Inc.
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Publication number: 20220401793Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of stationary exercise machines having reciprocating foot and/or hand members, such as foot pedals that move in a closed loop path. Some embodiments can include reciprocating foot pedals that cause a user's feet to move along a closed loop path that is substantially inclined, such that the foot motion simulates a climbing motion more than a flat walking or running motion. Some embodiments can further include reciprocating handles that are configured to move in coordination with the foot via a linkage to a crank wheel also coupled to the foot pedals. Variable resistance can be provided via a rotating air-resistance based mechanism, via a magnetism based mechanism, and/or via other mechanisms, one or more of which can be rapidly adjustable while the user is using the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Rasmey Yim, Marcus L. Marjama, Kevin M. Hendricks, Thomas H. Moran
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Patent number: 11491361Abstract: An adjustable weight kettlebell includes a body defining an internal cavity configured to receive one or more of a plurality of weights, and a weight selector assembly configured to selectively couple one or more of the plurality of weights to the body. The weight selector assembly may include an actuator to enable a user to select one of a plurality of available weight settings. The weight selector assembly may be locked for adjustment when the kettlebell is removed from a support surface such as a base, thereby inhibiting inadvertent detachment of the weights from the kettlebell during exercise. The weight selector assembly may automatically shift to the closest weight settings upon release of the actuator and may automatically unlock upon placement of the kettlebell on the support surface such as the base, the bottom weight if not coupled to the kettlebell, or any other suitable support surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Edward L. Flick, Bryce C. Baker, PJ M. Bush
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Patent number: 11452902Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell system may include a base, two or more weights, a handle assembly, an additional weight, and selection assembly. The two or more weights may be supported by the base and grouped into a first set of weights associated with one end of the dumbbell system and a second set of weights associated with an opposing end of the dumbbell system. The handle assembly may be selectively fixedly joined to the first and second set of weights. The additional weight may be disposed distally of the handle assembly. The selection assembly may be secured to the additional weight. The selection assembly may include a selection member that may be linearly moveable between a selected position where the additional weight is operatively secured to the handle assembly and an unselected position where the additional weight is disengaged from the handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Moran, Jason P. Petersen, Marcus L. Marjama, Todd D. Anderson, P J M. Bush, Bryan W. Hamilton, Edward L. Flick
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Publication number: 20220280856Abstract: Described herein is a swivel mount for rotatably coupling a display to the frame of an exercise machine. The swivel mount includes a rigid arm fixed to one of the display or the terminal end of a frame member, the arm terminating with a ball at its free end. A socket is defined at the other one of the display or frame member which rotatably received the ball. A rotational resistance mechanism is operatively associated with the socket to selectively engage the ball and resist the rotation of the swivel mount. In some embodiments, the arm of the swivel mount may rotate in a conical range of motion for repositioning the display in relation to the frame while the display remains in a fixed position relative to the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Bryce C. Baker, Bryan W. Hamilton, Edana French
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Patent number: 11413497Abstract: An exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing the reciprocation path of movable components of the machine. In some examples, adjustment to an incline of the path of a reciprocating linkage may be achieved, for example by a lift assembly, the components of which may be arranged in a manner that provides a relatively compact form factor. In general, a more compact design may be achieved through the examples of the present disclosure, for example by co-axially locating a rotatable resistance element on the driven/input shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
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Patent number: 11413492Abstract: A storable exercise bench is provided. The exercise bench may include a frame including at least one beam operatively coupled to first and second floor supports and a member operatively coupled with the at least one beam. The exercise bench may be positioned into an operating position in which the first and second floor supports support the at least one beam and the member, and the at least one beam runs generally horizontally in reference to a support surface. The exercise bench may be positioned into a storage position in which the second floor support and the member support the at least one beam and the first floor support, and the at least one beam runs generally vertically in reference to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Bryce C. Baker, Ryan J. Pohl
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Publication number: 20220219040Abstract: A stationary bike capable of leaning of tilting side to side during use is described. The stationary bike has a fixed frame portion and moving frame portion which is pivotally mounted on the fixed frame portion, at two spaced apart pivot locations, to allow the moving frame to pivot about a pivot axis defined by the two spaced apart pivot locations. The pivotal action of the bike may be resisted, such as by a damper. The tilt-enabled bike is equipped with a tilt disabling mechanism, e.g., a locking mechanism configured to selectively and operatively engage the moving and the fixed frame to disable the relative movement (i.e. the pivoting) of the moving frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Gettle, Edana French, Marcus Marjama, Edward L. Flick, Dan Consiglio
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Patent number: 11369838Abstract: An exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing the reciprocation path of movable components of the machine. In some examples, adjustment to an incline of the path of a reciprocating linkage may be achieved, for example by a lift assembly, the components of which may be arranged in a manner that provides a relatively compact form factor. In general, a more compact design may be achieved through the examples of the present disclosure, for example by co-axially locating a rotatable resistance element on the driven/input shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
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Patent number: 11369828Abstract: An adjustable weight kettlebell includes a body defining an internal cavity configured to receive one or more of a plurality of weights, and a weight selector assembly configured to selectively couple one or more of the plurality of weights to the body. The weight selector assembly may include an actuator to enable a user to select one of a plurality of available weight settings. The weight selector assembly may be locked for adjustment when the kettlebell is removed from a support surface such as a base, thereby inhibiting inadvertent detachment of the weights from the kettlebell during exercise. The weight selector assembly may automatically shift to the closest weight settings upon release of the actuator and may automatically unlock upon placement of the kettlebell on the support surface such as the base, the bottom weight if not coupled to the kettlebell, or any other suitable support surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Edward L. Flick, Bryce C. Baker, PJ M. Bush
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Patent number: 11358028Abstract: A user-specific workout can be generated by adjusting transform parameters of a user-agnostic training profile to conform to a user boundary specifying a user's ability to perform work. The user-agnostic training profile can be defined in a training space, specifying a power curve in a time domain whereas the user boundary can be defined in a boundary space, specifying amounts of user-produced work in a time window size domain. A training boundary can be generated based on the user-agnostic training profile by determining the largest area under the user-agnostic training profile power curve for various time window sizes, where each largest area under the user-agnostic training profile power curve produces a data point for the training boundary for that window size domain value. The training boundary can be transformed based on the user boundary, causing corresponding transformations to the user-agnostics training profile, converting it to a user-specific workout.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventor: Joshua S. Smith
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Patent number: 11324994Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of stationary exercise machines having reciprocating foot and/or hand members, such as foot pedals that move in a closed loop path. Some embodiments can include reciprocating foot pedals that cause a user's feet to move along a closed loop path that is substantially inclined, such that the foot motion simulates a climbing motion more than a flat walking or running motion. Some embodiments can further include reciprocating handles that are configured to move in coordination with the foot via a linkage to a crank wheel also coupled to the foot pedals. Variable resistance can be provided via a rotating air-resistance based mechanism, via a magnetism based mechanism, and/or via other mechanisms, one or more of which can be rapidly adjustable while the user is using the machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Rasmey Yim, Marcus L. Marjama, Kevin M. Hendricks, Thomas H. Moran
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Patent number: 11291883Abstract: A stationary bike capable of leaning of tilting side to side during use is described. The stationary bike has a fixed frame portion and moving frame portion which is pivotally mounted on the fixed frame portion, at two spaced apart pivot locations, to allow the moving frame to pivot about a pivot axis defined by the two spaced apart pivot locations. The pivotal action of the bike may be resisted, such as by a damper. The tilt-enabled bike is equipped with a tilt disabling mechanism, e.g., a locking mechanism configured to selectively and operatively engage the moving and the fixed frame to disable the relative movement (i.e. the pivoting) of the moving frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Gettle, Edana French, Marcus Marjama, Edward L. Flick, Dan Consiglio
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Patent number: D947967Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventor: Edward L. Flick
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Patent number: D953456Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Gettle
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Patent number: D953457Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Gettle
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Patent number: D952770Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventor: Kevin M. Hendricks
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Patent number: D958266Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventor: Kevin M. Hendricks
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Patent number: D961014Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventor: Edward L. Flick
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Patent number: D961015Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventor: Edward L. Flick
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Patent number: D961016Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventor: Edward L. Flick