Patents by Inventor Brian Venturella

Brian Venturella has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11975236
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: BowFlex Inc.
    Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Gettle, Edana French, Marcus Marjama, Edward L. Flick, Dan Consiglio
  • Publication number: 20230381579
    Abstract: An exercise machine may include a reciprocating linkage that supports one or more pedals configured to move in a closed loop (e.g., elliptical) path as a user exercises with the machine. The exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing an incline of a rail supporting the reciprocating linkage, and thus an angle of the closed loop path. The exercise machine may vary the incline with a lift mechanism operatively associated with the front upright frame of the machine, which may also support a resistance assembly, all in a compact form factor that may be more aesthetically pleasing and practical for relatively smaller exercise spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
  • Patent number: 11673019
    Abstract: An exercise machine may include a reciprocating linkage that supports one or more pedals configured to move in a closed loop (e.g., elliptical) path as a user exercises with the machine. The exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing an incline of a rail supporting the reciprocating linkage, and thus an angle of the closed loop path. The exercise machine may vary the incline with a lift mechanism operatively associated with the front upright frame of the machine, which may also support a resistance assembly, all in a compact form factor that may be more aesthetically pleasing and practical for relatively smaller exercise spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
  • Patent number: 11413497
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
  • Publication number: 20220219040
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Gettle, Edana French, Marcus Marjama, Edward L. Flick, Dan Consiglio
  • Patent number: 11369838
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
  • Patent number: 11291883
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Gettle, Edana French, Marcus Marjama, Edward L. Flick, Dan Consiglio
  • Publication number: 20220023708
    Abstract: A stair climbing machine includes a plurality of steps connected, via a drive assembly, to, the frame of the machine to move in a closed loop path which brings each step to a position near the ground to provide a low step-on height. The drive assembly may optionally be supported on a movable portion of the frame to allow the incline of the closed loop path to be selectively varied to adjust the vertical distance between adjacent steps of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Marcus L. Marjama, Todd D. Anderson, Brian Venturella, Nathan R. Luger, Brad H. Grossmann
  • Publication number: 20210275864
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Venturella
  • Publication number: 20210275865
    Abstract: An exercise machine may include a reciprocating linkage that supports one or more pedals configured to move in a closed loop (e.g., elliptical) path as a user exercises with the machine. The exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing an incline of a rail supporting the reciprocating linkage, and thus an angle of the closed loop path. The exercise machine may vary the incline with a lift mechanism operatively associated with the front upright frame of the machine, which may also support a resistance assembly, all in a compact form factor that may be more aesthetically pleasing and practical for relatively smaller exercise spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Venturella
  • Publication number: 20210197015
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Gettle, Edana French, Marcus Marjama, Edward L. Flick, Dan Consiglio