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).

  • Patent number: 12667749
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Perry, David Jonathan Zimmer, Anya Richardson Quenon, David Mallard, Colin Russell Parker
  • Patent number: 12350546
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20250213925
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: David Mallard, Ryan Lafrance, David Jonathan Zimmer
  • Patent number: 12285648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Patent number: 12285642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 12239874
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20250032842
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Patent number: 12201875
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mallard, Ryan Lafrance, David Jonathan Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20240424345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Lars Eugene Gilstrom, Justin Ziccardi, David Mallard
  • Patent number: 12145020
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Patent number: 12109456
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lars Eugene Gilstrom, Justin Ziccardi, David Mallard
  • Publication number: 20240316395
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20240307730
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    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
  • Patent number: 12017108
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Patent number: 12005295
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11998805
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mallard, Ryan Lafrance, David Jonathan Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20240108939
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Perry, David Jonathan Zimmer, Anya Richardson Quenon, David Mallard, Colin Russell Parker
  • Publication number: 20240033559
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20240001197
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Lars Eugene Gilstrom, Justin Ziccardi, David Mallard
  • Publication number: 20230405393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt