Patents Assigned to Wahoo Fitness, LLC
  • Publication number: 20210077857
    Abstract: An indoor, stationary, bicycle training device that provides advantages over conventional designs of exercise bicycles is provided. The stationary bicycle may include a tilting/pivoting mechanism to orient the indoor bicycle to simulate descending or climbing. The indoor bicycle may include flexible and resilient frame elements to support the indoor training device to move side-to-side under some riding situations thereby simulating the side-to-side swaying motion of an outdoor bicycle under the same riding situations. The indoor bicycle may include several combinations of frame adjustments to provide configurable dimensions of the indoor bicycle to adjust the frame to properly fit the rider, which may be adjusted based on corresponding dimensions of a user's outdoor bicycle. Still other aspects of the stationary bicycle device may aid in creating an “outdoor” feeling while using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael Carlson
  • Publication number: 20210077856
    Abstract: An indoor, stationary, bicycle training device that provides advantages over conventional designs of exercise bicycles is provided. The stationary bicycle may include a tilting/pivoting mechanism to orient the indoor bicycle to simulate descending or climbing. The indoor bicycle may include flexible and resilient frame elements to support the indoor training device to move side-to-side under some riding situations thereby simulating the side-to-side swaying motion of an outdoor bicycle under the same riding situations. The indoor bicycle may include several combinations of frame adjustments to provide configurable dimensions of the indoor bicycle to adjust the frame to properly fit the rider, which may be adjusted based on corresponding dimensions of a user's outdoor bicycle. Still other aspects of the stationary bicycle device may aid in creating an “outdoor” feeling while using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael Carlson
  • Publication number: 20210060380
    Abstract: An indoor, stationary, bicycle training device that provides advantages over conventional designs of exercise bicycles is provided. The stationary bicycle may include a tilting/pivoting mechanism to orient the indoor bicycle to simulate descending or climbing. The indoor bicycle may include flexible and resilient frame elements to support the indoor training device to move side-to-side under some riding situations thereby simulating the side-to-side swaying motion of an outdoor bicycle under the same riding situations. The indoor bicycle may include several combinations of frame adjustments to provide configurable dimensions of the indoor bicycle to adjust the frame to properly fit the rider, which may be adjusted based on corresponding dimensions of a user's outdoor bicycle. Still other aspects of the stationary bicycle device may aid in creating an “outdoor” feeling while using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael Carlson
  • Patent number: 10933290
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Andrew P. Lull
  • Publication number: 20210023431
    Abstract: A training device for use with a bicycle includes a shuttle guide member including a lower end and an upper end that define an axis therebetween. A shuttle is operably coupleable to a front end of the bicycle and translatable along the axis by a drive coupled to the shuttle. When coupled to the front end of the bicycle, translation of the shuttle along the axis by the drive results in each of a rotation of the shuttle guide member about a pivot and a change in elevation of the front end of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Shane A. Byler, Michael J. Carlson, Megan K. Powers
  • Patent number: 10695638
    Abstract: A training device for use with a bicycle includes a shuttle guide member including a lower end and an upper end that define an axis therebetween. A shuttle is operably coupleable to a front end of the bicycle and translatable along the axis by a drive coupled to the shuttle. When coupled to the front end of the bicycle, translation of the shuttle along the axis by the drive results in each of a rotation of the shuttle guide member about a pivot and a change in elevation of the front end of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Shane A. Byler, Michael J. Carlson, Megan K. Powers
  • Patent number: 10576348
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Mark Snaterse
  • Patent number: 10500440
    Abstract: An exercise computer includes a page object that includes an ordered list of data fields. The ordered list includes a first data field pertaining to a first data value and a second data field pertaining to a second data value. A first layout stored defines a first cell having a position and size and a second cell, the cells for displaying the first data value and the second data value, respectively. A second layout defines a third cell also for displaying the first data value, but having a size and/or position different than those of the first cell. A processing unit of the exercise computer is configured to selectively display the first layout and the second layout and to populate each of the cells with the corresponding data value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Benjamin P. Johnston, Shane A. Byler
  • Patent number: 10285625
    Abstract: An activity monitoring device (AMD) wearable on the torso of a user. The AMD including functional components such as an accelerometer, a processor, on-board data memory, a wireless transmitter and electrodes for detecting heart rate. The functional components configured to collect data in order to provide heart rate information, running speed, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cycling cadence, riding positions (standing or seated) and other functions. The device may be accessed and controlled by way of the wireless connection. The device and/or functions thereof may also be controlled through accurate user tap detection. The device may further store and transmit information relevant to various functions for remote storage or display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins, Christopher Luke Uroda, Mark Snaterse
  • Publication number: 20190022497
    Abstract: A training device for use with a bicycle includes a shuttle guide member including a lower end and an upper end that define an axis therebetween. A shuttle is operably coupleable to a front end of the bicycle and translatable along the axis by a drive coupled to the shuttle. When coupled to the front end of the bicycle, translation of the shuttle along the axis by the drive results in each of a rotation of the shuttle guide member about a pivot and a change in elevation of the front end of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Shane A. Byler, Michael J. Carlson, Megan K. Powers
  • Publication number: 20180296896
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Andrew P. Lull
  • Patent number: 10046222
    Abstract: The system includes memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wireless connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins
  • Publication number: 20180203488
    Abstract: A cycling computer includes a housing for enclosing an electronics package and a mount for removably securing the housing to the front of a bicycle. The housing has a wedge-shaped profile defined by a leading edge and a lower front surface extending rearward and downward to a bottom surface. The computer mount includes a cradle for removably receiving the housing. A bracket arm extends between the cradle and a mounting adapter which is used to connect to a handlebar or otherwise. The cradle further includes a curved underside surface extending rearward from a forward edge that is sized and shaped to align with the lower front surface of the computer housing to form a substantially smooth and continuous aerodynamic surface from the leading edge of the computer housing to a rear edge of the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
  • Patent number: 9999818
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: WAHOO FITNESS LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Andrew P. Lull
  • Publication number: 20170212666
    Abstract: An exercise computer includes a page object that includes an ordered list of data fields. The ordered list includes a first data field pertaining to a first data value and a second data field pertaining to a second data value. A first layout stored defines a first cell having a position and size and a second cell, the cells for displaying the first data value and the second data value, respectively. A second layout defines a third cell also for displaying the first data value, but having a size and/or position different than those of the first cell. A processing unit of the exercise computer is configured to selectively display the first layout and the second layout and to populate each of the cells with the corresponding data value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Benjamin P. Johnston, Shane A. Byler
  • Publication number: 20150099945
    Abstract: An activity monitoring device (AMD) wearable on the torso of a user. The AMD including functional components such as an accelerometer, a processor, on-board data memory, a wireless transmitter and electrodes for detecting heart rate. The functional components configured to collect data in order to provide heart rate information, running speed, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cycling cadence, riding positions (standing or seated) and other functions. The device may be accessed and controlled by way of the wireless connection. The device and/or functions thereof may also be controlled through accurate user tap detection. The device may further store and transmit information relevant to various functions for remote storage or display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins, Christopher Luke Uroda, Mark Snaterse
  • Publication number: 20140173443
    Abstract: A fitness computer system and method are provided herein. The method includes wirelessly pairing a first computing device having a first processor and a first display with a second computing device having a second processor and a second display. A page definition file is parsed to determine static display data for a current display page index. The static display data is displayed and the current display page index is transmitted to the first computing device using an application programming interface (API). Dynamic display data associated with the current display page index is transmitted from the first computing device using the API and the dynamic display data for the current display page index is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins, Murray Adam Hughes
  • Publication number: 20140171266
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins
  • Publication number: 20140171272
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Andrew P. Lull
  • Patent number: D850962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Jose R. Mendez, William C. Phelps, III, Harold M. Hawkins, III, Dimitris Katsanis, Shane A. Byler, Stacy C. Perlis