Patents Assigned to PT Motion Works, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10695607
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for an elliptically-driven device includes a drive arm with a foot platform pivot assembly; a crank arm; a foot platform assembly pivotally coupled to the drive arm via the foot platform pivot assembly; a foot platform angle adjustment mechanism operably coupling the foot platform assembly to the crank arm so as to impart a foot platform angle of the foot platform assembly relative to the drive arm that varies during a stroke of the foot platform assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Brian Lee Hill
  • Patent number: 8998776
    Abstract: A rotational bearing has an outer surface and an outer layer attached to the outer surface of the bearing by overmolding, bonding or mechanical fasteners. The outer layer has an outer surface which rotatably engages a bearing surface of a track along which the bearing device is adapted to travel, and is of a material softer than the material of the track bearing surface, such as a polymer or a relatively soft metal. In one example, the bearing is rotatably attached to a foot link carrying a foot engaging platform of a human powered conveyance or exercise system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: 8162338
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon, a crank arm bearing at the pivot axis; a first and a second crank arm coupled to the crank arm bearing; at least two wheels coupled to the frame, at least one of which is a drive wheel; a first and a second foot link, operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each foot link including a foot receiving portion for receiving a user's foot, a first end coupled to the frame, and a second end coupled to a respective one of the first and the second crank arms, wherein the foot receiving portion is movable along a generally elliptical path having a stride length greater than 17 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: 8162337
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to the drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and an adjustable stride length mechanism coupling the rear end of the foot link to the pivot axis at a radial length, the adjustable stride length mechanism including a plurality of attachment points for adjusting the radial length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: 8123242
    Abstract: A foldable steering column of vehicle including a steering member with a steering fork. The foldable steering column includes a base coupleable to the steering fork; a steering tube pivotally coupled to the base between at least a first position aligned with the base and second position not aligned with the base; and a sleeve operably associated with the base and the steering tube for positioning between a first position where the steering tube is secured to and aligned with the base and a second position where the steering tube is free to pivot relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: 8061727
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and an adjustable stride length mechanism operable to change a stride length of an operator's foot positioned on the foot receiving portion of the foot link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: 8061728
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame with a pivot axis defined thereupon; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link operably coupled to the drive wheel to transfer power to the drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and a pair of internal guide track systems coupled to the frame, each internal guide track system being operative to engage the front end of each foot link internal to the internal guide track system and to direct the front end along a reciprocating path of travel while providing retention to each foot link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: 8029009
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame; a drive wheel coupled to the frame; a first and a second foot link, operably coupled to drive wheel to transfer power to said drive wheel so as to propel the apparatus, each including a foot receiving portion for receiving an operator's foot, a front end, and a rear end; and a first and a second foot link guide track, each foot link guide track operatively associated with the front end of the foot link to direct the front end along a reciprocating path of travel while providing retention to the foot link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: 7717446
    Abstract: A bicycle that includes an elliptical pedaling motion is provided. The bicycle includes a frame, having a front wheel and a rear wheel, and a first and a second foot link guide track. A first and a second foot link, each including a foot platform and a guide track coupler that slideably couples each foot link to a respective foot link guide track and a crank assembly that is coupled to the first and second foot links and to a sprocket that is rotatably coupled to the frame. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Pate, Brent Teal
  • Patent number: D633416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Patent number: D633827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Teal, Bryan Pate
  • Patent number: D780071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent C. Teal, Bryan L. Pate
  • Patent number: D929906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: PT Motion Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Brent C. Teal