Patents by Inventor Carl R. Spoeth

Carl R. Spoeth 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).

  • Publication number: 20180008865
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: KOKO FITNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
  • Patent number: 9480878
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20160166882
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 9233269
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An aria extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20150141199
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An aria extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20150126332
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: KOKO FITNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
  • Patent number: 8747282
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
  • Patent number: 8585556
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 8574129
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
  • Publication number: 20120316037
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20120302405
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Ian N, Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
  • Publication number: 20120302404
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
  • Patent number: 8197389
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 8105207
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame with a load positioned on the frame to provide a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. A display is provided for inputting and outputting data. A sensor is positioned on the frame for measuring a displacement and a speed of the linkage. A memory storage is provided for storing data. A processor communicates with the display and the sensor and the memory storage for processing data. The processor transfers data to the display for providing an exercising instruction to the operator. The processor receives data from the sensor for processing the performance of the exercising instruction by the operator. The processor transfers data to the memory storage for saving the performance of the exercising instruction by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
  • Patent number: 8105209
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
  • Publication number: 20100292052
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20100261580
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
  • Patent number: 7794359
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
  • Patent number: 7771319
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: D602494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Jeffrey A. Pearson, James R. Varney, Bryan Hotaling