Abstract: A user status notification system and method indicate to non-users proximate the fitness equipment unit status information pertaining to the user while the user is using the fitness equipment unit.
Abstract: A system and method control usage of exercise equipment by: using a control server remote from a first fitness equipment unit to gather usage information at a fitness facility including the first fitness equipment unit; using the control server to communicate a maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit based on the gathered usage information; and applying the maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 23, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2012
Assignee:
Precor Incorporated
Inventors:
Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W. M. Bell, James S. Birrell
Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 23, 2010
Publication date:
March 29, 2012
Applicant:
PRECOR INCORPORATED
Inventors:
David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
Abstract: A mounting member is adapted for joining a seat back to a frame. The mounting member includes a base and an extension projecting from the base along an axis in absence of external forces to the extension. The extension has an end distant from the base that is connectable to the seat back and that is resiliently linearly movable in directions substantially perpendicular to the axis 360° about the axis.
Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a foot member configured to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis, the foot member supporting a footpad, a first surface coupled to the foot member to pivot with the foot member about the horizontal pivot axis, a second surface stationarily supported by the frame, and a bumper between the first surface and the second surface. The bumper resiliently compresses during pivoting of the first surface in the arc towards the second surface while in contact with the first surface and the second surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 2010
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2012
Assignee:
Precor Incorporated
Inventors:
Jonathan M. Stewart, Rodney P. West, David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Sean Horita
Abstract: A display system for exercise equipment in accordance with the present invention includes a processor, a memory, a metric sensor and a metric display. The memory in communication with the processor. The metric sensor operably coupled to the processor. The metric sensor senses an extent of a metric of a user of the exercise equipment. The metric display is operably coupled to the metric sensor and displays the user metric in a generally oscillating manner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 28, 2006
Date of Patent:
December 13, 2011
Assignee:
Precor Incorporated
Inventors:
Victor Pipinich, Robert Silbernagel, Sean Horita
Abstract: An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 14, 2011
Publication date:
September 15, 2011
Applicant:
Precor Incorporated
Inventors:
Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
Abstract: An electronic method of obtaining a service alert pertaining to exercise equipment uses a control server associated with a fitness facility to gather service information from at least one fitness equipment unit. The method further includes determining whether the service information gathered is significant, automatically sending a service alert message to at least one predefined recipient regarding service information that is significant.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 19, 2009
Date of Patent:
August 2, 2011
Assignee:
Precor Incorporated
Inventors:
Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W. M. Bell
Abstract: A user status notification system and method indicate to non-users proximate the fitness equipment unit status information pertaining to the user while the user is using the fitness equipment unit.
Abstract: An exercise treadmill (20) is described having a number of assembly improvements. In one embodiment, a pivot assembly (50) is provided to allow a treadmill deck (32) to deflect during use. The rear pivot assembly includes a pin (56) transversely mounted on the upper surface of a treadmill frame (22). A pivot block (54) is attached to the deck and includes a lower channel (58) that engages the pin. In another embodiment, an adjustable rear foot assembly (70) is provided having a foot (74) that is rotatable within a mounting block (72). The foot is easily accessed through an upper opening (96) in the treadmill. In yet another embodiment, an air dam (100) is provided between a motor compartment (102) and an adjacent endless belt (28). In still another embodiment, a highly elastic drivebelt (120) is used between a motor assembly (104) and a roller assembly (24) that drives the endless belt (28). Lastly, an embodiment is described in which the treadmill frame (22) is assembled using swaged fasteners (38).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 28, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 10, 2011
Assignee:
Precor Incorporated
Inventors:
David E. Dyer, Donald A. Demuth, Mark D. Sand, Rodney P. West, Patrick J. Waite
Abstract: A system and method control usage of exercise equipment by: using a control server remote from a first fitness equipment unit to gather usage information at a fitness facility including the first fitness equipment unit; using the control server to communicate a maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit based on the gathered usage information; and applying the maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 23, 2010
Publication date:
April 21, 2011
Applicant:
PRECOR INCORPORATED
Inventors:
James S. Birrell, Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W.M. Bell
Abstract: An exercise device includes a first foot link and a second foot link. The first foot link has a first portion and a second portion linearly guided along a first axis. The first portion of the first foot link is pivotable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second portion is pivotable of the first foot link is pivotable about an oscillating third axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second foot link has a first portion and a second portion linearly guided along a fourth axis parallel to the first axis. The second portion of the second foot link is pivotable about a fifth axis perpendicular to the fourth axis. The first portion of the second foot link is pivotable about an oscillating sixth axis perpendicular to the fourth axis.
Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a display system for a fitness trainer is provided. The display system includes a processor, a hardware circuit board in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the hardware circuit board and the processor. A base portion is provided in communication with the processor and the memory. The base portion provides exercise information to the user. At least two modules are provided that can be removably attached to the base portion. In one embodiment, the removable modules comprise entertainment modules.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2011
Assignee:
Precor Incorporated
Inventors:
Brady A. Olason, Rodney P. West, Blakely Todd Pennington, Victor Pipinich, Jonathan M. Stewart
Abstract: An exercise device includes a first crank arm assembly and a second crank arm assembly supporting opposite portions of a guide. A first foot pad is coupled to the guide to reciprocate along the guide. A foot pad link has a first end portion pivotably connected to the foot pad and a second end portion pivotably supported about an axis that is movable along one of a plurality of user selectable paths, each of the plurality of user selectable paths having a different length.