Patents by Inventor David J. Watterson

David J. Watterson 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).

  • Cushioned treadmill belts and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 5951441
    Abstract: A treadmill belt is provided having a base layer of synthetic fabric over which a stabilizing layer of polyvinylchloride is deposited. The combined base layer and stabilizing layer are formed into a continuous belt over which a compressible cushion layer is deposited. The opposing ends of the cushion layer are stitched together at a select angle relative to a transverse axis extending across the treadmill belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, David J. Watterson, Greg W. Law