Patents by Inventor Cory H. Lazar
Cory H. Lazar 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).
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Patent number: 11865428Abstract: A method for controlling a fitness machine by a user, where the method includes storing intensity ratings within a memory device, and the intensity ratings correspond to an intensity for the user operating the fitness machine. The method includes displaying initial operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, where the intensity for the user varies for each of the initial operating levels. The method includes determining and displaying the intensity rating associated with each of the initial operating levels, receiving a selection from the initial operating levels and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operate according thereto, displaying, after receiving the selection among the initial operating levels, new operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, and determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the new operating levels. At least one of the new operating levels and one of the initial operating levels are different.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Life Fitness, LLCInventors: Christina M. Moritz, Mercedes R. Masias, Cory H. Lazar
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Publication number: 20230414992Abstract: A fitness machine providing shock absorption for a user operating the fitness machine. The fitness machine includes a base, at least one member engageable by the user and moveable relative to the base during operation of the fitness machine, and a resilient body that resists movement of the at least one member towards the base so as to provide shock absorption for the user, wherein the resistance provided by the resilient body is adjustable. The fitness machine further includes a control system configured to receive from the user a shock setting corresponding to how much shock absorption is desired, and to receive other than from the user a secondary input, wherein the control system is further configured to adjust the resistance provided by the resilient body based on the shock setting and the secondary input.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Life Fitness, LLCInventors: Kyle Spoo, Matt Brennand, Peter Kanakaris, Zhi Lu, Cory H. Lazar, Juliette C. Daly
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Publication number: 20220080285Abstract: A method for controlling a fitness machine by a user, where the method includes storing intensity ratings within a memory device, and the intensity ratings correspond to an intensity for the user operating the fitness machine. The method includes displaying initial operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, where the intensity for the user varies for each of the initial operating levels. The method includes determining and displaying the intensity rating associated with each of the initial operating levels, receiving a selection from the initial operating levels and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operate according thereto, displaying, after receiving the selection among the initial operating levels, new operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, and determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the new operating levels. At least one of the new operating levels and one of the initial operating levels are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Life Fitness, LLCInventors: Christina M. Moritz, Mercedes R. Masias, Cory H. Lazar
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Patent number: 11179618Abstract: A method for controlling a fitness machine by a user, where the method includes storing intensity ratings within a memory device, and the intensity ratings correspond to an intensity for the user operating the fitness machine. The method includes displaying initial operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, where the intensity for the user varies for each of the initial operating levels. The method includes determining and displaying the intensity rating associated with each of the initial operating levels, receiving a selection from the initial operating levels and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operate according thereto, displaying, after receiving the selection among the initial operating levels, new operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, and determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the new operating levels. At least one of the new operating levels and one of the initial operating levels are different.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Inventors: Christina M. Moritz, Mercedes R. Masias, Cory H. Lazar
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Publication number: 20210077887Abstract: A method for controlling a fitness machine by a user, where the method includes storing intensity ratings within a memory device, and the intensity ratings correspond to an intensity for the user operating the fitness machine. The method includes displaying initial operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, where the intensity for the user varies for each of the initial operating levels. The method includes determining and displaying the intensity rating associated with each of the initial operating levels, receiving a selection from the initial operating levels and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operate according thereto, displaying, after receiving the selection among the initial operating levels, new operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, and determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the new operating levels. At least one of the new operating levels and one of the initial operating levels are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Life Fitness, LLCInventors: Christina M. Moritz, Mercedes R. Masias, Cory H. Lazar
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Patent number: 10478665Abstract: An exercise apparatus has a frame and first and second pedals that are coupled to the frame such that a user standing on the first and second pedals can perform a striding exercise. The first and second pedals each have a tread member that supports the bottom of a user's foot in a manner that encourages movement of the user's foot relative to the tread member during the striding exercise.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Life Fitness, LLCInventors: Juliette C. Daly, John M. Rogus, Cory H. Lazar
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Patent number: 9931540Abstract: A balancing exercise device has a central balancing member having a center of balance. A first foot pad is coupled to the central balancing member on a first side of the center of balance. The first foot pad is pivotable with respect to the central balancing member. A second foot pad is coupled to the central balancing member on an opposite, second side of the center of balance. The second foot pad is pivotable with respect to the central balancing member. An application of equal forces on the first and second foot pads balances the central balancing member with respect to the center of balance. An application of unequal forces on the first and second foot pads causes the central balancing member to pivot about the center of balance until one of the first and second foot pads engages with a support surface on which the central balancing member is supported.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Cory H. Lazar, Gregory R. Highsmith, Scott S. Dueball
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Patent number: 7803089Abstract: Described is an exercise apparatus that includes reciprocating foot pedal structures where the pedal structures include various mechanisms for absorbing foot impact or forces on the foot. The pedal structures can also include a mechanism for generating a biasing force generally normal to the upper surface of the foot pedal effective to restore the pedal to its normal position after foot impact. The impact absorbing mechanisms can include resilient members, fluid filled bladders and hinge arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Marcos D. Roimicher, Joseph Immordino, Eric White, Thomas J. Danowski, Rachel L. Holik, Juliette Daly, Cory H. Lazar, John C. Olson
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Publication number: 20080207416Abstract: Described is an exercise apparatus that includes reciprocating foot pedal structures where the pedal structures include various mechanisms for absorbing foot impact or forces on the foot. The pedal structures can also include a mechanism for generating a biasing force generally normal to the upper surface of the foot pedal effective to restore the pedal to its normal position after foot impact. The impact absorbing mechanisms can include resilient members, fluid filled bladders and hinge arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Marcos D. Roimicher, Joseph Immordino, Eric White, Thomas J. Danowski, Rachel L. Holik, Juliette Daly, Cory H. Lazar, John C. Olson