Patents by Inventor David E. Dyer
David E. Dyer 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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Publication number: 20240118318Abstract: A system and method for determining an open or closed position of a magnetically actuated vacuum interrupter. The method includes applying a voltage signal of a known voltage to the actuator over a predetermined period and determining a change in current over time during the period when the voltage signal is applied to the actuator using an output of a Rogowski coil. The method also includes calculating the inductance using the voltage and the change in current over time at a predetermined time during the period and using the calculated inductance to determine whether the actuator and thus the vacuum interrupter are in the open or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: S&C Electric CompanyInventors: David G. Porter, Thomas J. Dyer, Joseph W. Milton, Andrew B. Berman, Christine E. McNeil
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Patent number: 9636543Abstract: An apparatus obtains an exercise route of workouts associated with a person for achieving a fitness objective, determines parameters for first workout option of a first type to replace a second workout option of a second different type such that the first workout option is interchangeable with the second workout option while satisfying the exercise route and displays the determined parameters for the first workout option.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8827870Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method dynamically adjusts an exercise route for meeting a fitness objective based upon a comparison of the route and actual received exercise metrics on an exercise device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Publication number: 20140179491Abstract: An apparatus obtains an exercise route of workouts associated with a person for achieving a fitness objective, determines parameters for first workout option of a first type to replace a second workout option of a second different type such that the first workout option is interchangeable with the second workout option while satisfying the exercise route and displays the determined parameters for the first workout option.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Publication number: 20140073485Abstract: An exercise guidance system displays either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8663072Abstract: An exercise device includes first and second coupling systems at each comprise a flexible element. In one implementation, the exercise device further comprises a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible element of the first and second coupling systems couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8663068Abstract: An exercise guidance system displays either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8613689Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8419598Abstract: An elliptical exercise device including a frame having a pivot axis, a foot link, a coupling, a swing arm, an engagement mechanism, and a guide system. The foot link has rearward, forward and foot support portions. The foot support portion has a central location. The coupling couples the rearward portion to the pivot axis so that the rearward portion of each foot link travels in a closed path relative to the pivot axis. The engagement mechanism has a first portion coupled to the swing arm and a second portion coupled to the foot link at a location rearward of the central location. The guide system supports the forward portion of the foot link along a preselected reciprocating path of travel as the rearward portion of the foot link travels along its path of travel. The guide system is selectably positionable in a plurality of different positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, Gregory B. May, Peter J. Arnold, Jonathan M. Stewart, Robert Silbernagel
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Publication number: 20130023384Abstract: An exercise device includes first and second coupling systems at each comprise a flexible element. In one implementation, the exercise device further comprises a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible element of the first and second coupling systems couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8317663Abstract: An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Patent number: 8303470Abstract: An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Publication number: 20120077641Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: PRECOR INCORPORATEDInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8105213Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a foot member configured to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis, the foot member supporting a footpad, a first surface coupled to the foot member to pivot with the foot member about the horizontal pivot axis, a second surface stationarily supported by the frame, and a bumper between the first surface and the second surface. The bumper resiliently compresses during pivoting of the first surface in the arc towards the second surface while in contact with the first surface and the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, Rodney P. West, David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Sean Horita
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Publication number: 20110224048Abstract: An exercise device includes a flexible support element and a step height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support element couples at least one crank to a right foot support and a left foot support. The step height adjustment mechanism allows a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, David E. Dyer, Peter J. Arnold
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Patent number: 7955219Abstract: An exercise system provides incentives for individuals by providing either a collective exercise goal or a sponsored exercise reward.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe, David E. Dyer
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Patent number: 7938755Abstract: An exercise treadmill (20) is described having a number of assembly improvements. In one embodiment, a pivot assembly (50) is provided to allow a treadmill deck (32) to deflect during use. The rear pivot assembly includes a pin (56) transversely mounted on the upper surface of a treadmill frame (22). A pivot block (54) is attached to the deck and includes a lower channel (58) that engages the pin. In another embodiment, an adjustable rear foot assembly (70) is provided having a foot (74) that is rotatable within a mounting block (72). The foot is easily accessed through an upper opening (96) in the treadmill. In yet another embodiment, an air dam (100) is provided between a motor compartment (102) and an adjacent endless belt (28). In still another embodiment, a highly elastic drivebelt (120) is used between a motor assembly (104) and a roller assembly (24) that drives the endless belt (28). Lastly, an embodiment is described in which the treadmill frame (22) is assembled using swaged fasteners (38).Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, Donald A. Demuth, Mark D. Sand, Rodney P. West, Patrick J. Waite
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Publication number: 20110082010Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method dynamically adjusts an exercise route for meeting a fitness objective based upon a comparison of the route and actual received exercise metrics on an exercise device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Publication number: 20110082007Abstract: An exercise system provides incentives for individuals by providing either a collective exercise goal or a sponsored exercise reward.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe, David E. Dyer
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Publication number: 20110028275Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a foot member configured to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis, the foot member supporting a footpad, a first surface coupled to the foot member to pivot with the foot member about the horizontal pivot axis, a second surface stationarily supported by the frame, and a bumper between the first surface and the second surface. The bumper resiliently compresses during pivoting of the first surface in the arc towards the second surface while in contact with the first surface and the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, Rodney P. West, David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Sean Horita