Patents by Inventor David Mallard
David Mallard 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: 12667749Abstract: A weight training machine comprises: a motor; a line that is tensioned by the motor; a spool that takes up the line, wherein the spool includes a flange wherein the flange defines a capture region for the line; and a line guide adjacent to the spool, wherein the line guide prevents the line from persistently escaping from the capture region for the line.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2023Date of Patent: June 30, 2026Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Perry, David Jonathan Zimmer, Anya Richardson Quenon, David Mallard, Colin Russell Parker
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Patent number: 12350546Abstract: An exercise system includes an exercise platform comprising an internal motor coupled to a cable exiting the exercise platform via a portal in an exit direction to transmit force to a remote handle. It further includes an auxiliary pulley external to the exercise platform that redirects the cable from the exit direction to facilitate a direction of an exercise motion.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20250213925Abstract: In response to physical connection of an exercise accessory with a portion of an exercise machine, an identifier of the portion of the exercise machine is received. A signal including the identifier of the portion of the exercise machine is transmitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2024Publication date: July 3, 2025Inventors: David Mallard, Ryan Lafrance, David Jonathan Zimmer
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Patent number: 12285648Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform and a frame. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The frame includes a first adjustable attachment point and a second adjustable attachment point. The first cable is coupled to the first adjustable attachment point and the second cable is coupled to the second adjustable attachment point. The platform is located at a bottom portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Patent number: 12285642Abstract: A weight training machine includes a central console including a motor. It further includes an arm having a length attached on either side of the console by a joint that allows rotation of the arm in a substantially vertical plane. It further includes a cable routed from the motor through the arm to a distal end of the arm. The cable terminates at an attachment point. The arm includes an outer section and an inner section arranged to telescope in a manner that changes the length of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Mickey Chad Makay, Daniel Jordan Kayser, Alex Kensil, Graham Philip Arrick, Andrew Mello, Travis Weisberger
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Patent number: 12239874Abstract: An exercise device includes a resistance unit having a connecting gear. It further includes a cable. It further includes an arm that routes the cable to an actuator. The arm is rotatable relative to the resistance unit about the connecting gear, the arm having a central axis. The arm includes a control that mechanically disengages a locking mechanism from the connecting gear. The control is activated by an activation force substantially directed either toward the central axis of the arm, along a length of the arm, or about the central axis. The activation force is mechanically converted into linear force along the arm that disengages the locking mechanism from the connecting gear.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2024Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark Peter McNally, Michael Valente, Anya Richardson Quenon, Patricia Holloway Howes, Scott Thomas Rider, Daniel Jordan Kayser, David Mallard, David Jonathan Zimmer, Maxwell Walter Davis
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Publication number: 20250032842Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. A vertically oriented console unit comprises: a first cable; a screen; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on the first cable. An auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit is disclosed, wherein the first cable is routable over the auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit. An exercise machine is disclosed. A resistance unit comprises: a first cable; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on a first cable. An adjustable screen unit is disclosed, wherein the adjustable screen unit is at least one of tiltable, rotatable, and translatable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Patent number: 12201875Abstract: In response to physical connection of an exercise accessory with a portion of an exercise machine, an identifier of the portion of the exercise machine is received. A signal including the identifier of the portion of the exercise machine is transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Mallard, Ryan Lafrance, David Jonathan Zimmer
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Publication number: 20240424345Abstract: An exercise machine includes a fastener to attach the exercise machine to an anchor point and an exercise module. The exercise module is configured to be attached to the anchor point via the fastener. The exercise module includes a spool, a cable wrapped around the spool, and an actuator connected to the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Lars Eugene Gilstrom, Justin Ziccardi, David Mallard
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Patent number: 12145020Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. A vertically oriented console unit comprises: a first cable; a screen; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on the first cable. An auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit is disclosed, wherein the first cable is routable over the auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit. An exercise machine is disclosed. A resistance unit comprises: a first cable; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on a first cable. An adjustable screen unit is disclosed, wherein the adjustable screen unit is at least one of tiltable, rotatable, and translatable.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Patent number: 12109456Abstract: An exercise machine includes a first housing, a central electromagnetic resistance unit, a resistance mechanical interface, and a mechanical expansion portion. The resistance mechanical interface includes a spool and a cable configured to provide a force from the central electromagnetic resistance unit in response to a control interface that receives commands from an exercise actuator. The cable extends out from a first side of the first housing. The mechanical expansion port is configured to link the first housing to a second housing via a mechanical attachment. The mechanical expansion port is located at a second side of the first housing. The second side of the first housing is adjacent to the first side of the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2023Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lars Eugene Gilstrom, Justin Ziccardi, David Mallard
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Publication number: 20240316395Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform, a frame, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The platform includes a front raised housing portion for the first vertically oriented motor and the second vertically oriented motor and a lower exercise portion on which a user utilizes the exercise machine to perform one or more different exercises. The frame that includes a first track that includes a first plurality of attachment points and a second track that includes a second plurality of attachment points. The first stopper is coupled to the first cable at a first attachment point. The first attachment point is capable of being vertically translated between the first plurality of attachment points. The second stopper is coupled to the second cable at a second attachment point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20240307730Abstract: An exercise device includes a resistance unit having a connecting gear. It further includes a cable. It further includes an arm that routes the cable to an actuator. The arm is rotatable relative to the resistance unit about the connecting gear, the arm having a central axis. The arm includes a control that mechanically disengages a locking mechanism from the connecting gear. The control is activated by an activation force substantially directed either toward the central axis of the arm, along a length of the arm, or about the central axis. The activation force is mechanically converted into linear force along the arm that disengages the locking mechanism from the connecting gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Mark Peter McNally, Michael Valente, Anya Richardson Quenon, Patricia Holloway Howes, Scott Thomas Rider, Daniel Jordan Kayser, David Mallard, David Jonathan Zimmer, Maxwell Walter Davis
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Patent number: 12017108Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The platform includes a front raised housing portion for the first vertically oriented motor and the second vertically oriented motor and a lower exercise portion on which a user utilizes the exercise machine to perform one or more different exercises. The first stopper is coupled to the first cable at a first attachment point. The second stopper is coupled to the second cable at a second attachment point.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Patent number: 12005295Abstract: An exercise device includes a resistance unit having a connecting gear. It further includes a cable. It further includes an arm that routes the cable to an actuator. The arm is rotatable relative to the resistance unit about the connecting gear, the arm having a central axis. The arm includes a control that mechanically disengages a locking mechanism from the connecting gear. The control is activated by an activation force substantially directed either toward the central axis of the arm, along a length of the arm, or about the central axis. The activation force is mechanically converted into linear force along the arm that disengages the locking mechanism from the connecting gear.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark Peter McNally, Michael Valente, Anya Richardson Quenon, Patricia Holloway Howes, Scott Thomas Rider, Daniel Jordan Kayser, David Mallard, David Jonathan Zimmer, Maxwell Walter Davis
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Patent number: 11998805Abstract: An exercise system includes an exercise machine and an exercise handle coupled to the exercise machine via a cable, the exercise handle comprising a set of sensors. The set of sensors is used to detect a location of a portion of a user's hand on the exercise handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Mallard, Ryan Lafrance, David Jonathan Zimmer
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Publication number: 20240108939Abstract: A weight training machine comprises: a motor; a line that is tensioned by the motor; a spool that takes up the line, wherein the spool includes a flange wherein the flange defines a capture region for the line; and a line guide adjacent to the spool, wherein the line guide prevents the line from persistently escaping from the capture region for the line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Joseph Perry, David Jonathan Zimmer, Anya Richardson Quenon, David Mallard, Colin Russell Parker
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Publication number: 20240033559Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The platform includes a front raised housing portion for the first vertically oriented motor and the second vertically oriented motor and a lower exercise portion on which a user utilizes the exercise machine to perform one or more different exercises. The first stopper is coupled to the first cable at a first attachment point. The second stopper is coupled to the second cable at a second attachment point.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20240001197Abstract: An exercise machine includes a first housing, a central electromagnetic resistance unit, a resistance mechanical interface, and a mechanical expansion portion. The resistance mechanical interface includes a spool and a cable configured to provide a force from the central electromagnetic resistance unit in response to a control interface that receives commands from an exercise actuator. The cable extends out from a first side of the first housing. The mechanical expansion port is configured to link the first housing to a second housing via a mechanical attachment. The mechanical expansion port is located at a second side of the first housing. The second side of the first housing is adjacent to the first side of the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Lars Eugene Gilstrom, Justin Ziccardi, David Mallard
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Publication number: 20230405393Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform and a frame. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The frame includes a first adjustable attachment point and a second adjustable attachment point. The first cable is coupled to the first adjustable attachment point and the second cable is coupled to the second adjustable attachment point. The platform is located at a bottom portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt