Patents by Inventor Donald E. Stiemke

Donald E. Stiemke 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: 11529544
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20210213325
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Patent number: 10960261
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20190314673
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Patent number: 10369403
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20170056705
    Abstract: A training apparatus provides a modular frame for performing group exercises. The frame includes a first, second, third vertical posts configured upright on a horizontal supporting surface and a crossbeam extending from a top of the second vertical post and a top of the third vertical post. The first vertical post and the second vertical post define a first vertical plane. The first vertical post and the third vertical post define a second vertical plane. The first vertical plane and the second vertical plane are arranged at a substantially right angle to each other. The crossbeam is adapted to be assembled with at least one first training attachment which is adjustable in a horizontal position. The second vertical post and the third vertical post are both adapted to be assembled with a second training attachment which is adjustable in a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Yifei Zha, Thor S. Swanson, Donald E. Stiemke, Scott R. McDermott, Becky L. Jalbert
  • Publication number: 20160220861
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Patent number: 9339684
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20140073487
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Patent number: 8403815
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
  • Patent number: 8092349
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Patent number: 7846071
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mrako A Fenster, Alexander E Hanson, Donald E Stiemke
  • Publication number: 20100216605
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Patent number: 7722505
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Publication number: 20100093498
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Alexander E. Hanson, Donald E. Stiemke
  • Patent number: 7654936
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Patent number: 7524272
    Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise machine providing an upper body exerciser portion adapted for use with a lower body exerciser and having a semi-dependent retraction system. The exercise machine generally includes a frame adapted to be mounted on a lower body exerciser (though standalone versions are also disclosed) and the upper body exerciser consisting of first and second user members for pulling by a user to provide pull forces, single retraction means for providing retraction forces to the user members sufficient to retract them back to their start positions after being pulled out, and, non-floating combining means coupled to the single retraction means for making the retraction forces semi-dependent on the pull forces, and thereby reducing travel of the retraction means, by coupling the single retraction means to both user members. Drive and resistance means are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert C. Bruck, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Nathan Pyles, Ronald H. Carringi, J. Addison Pettis, Daniel D. Budworth
  • Publication number: 20070287601
    Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise machine providing an upper body exerciser portion adapted for use with a lower body exerciser and having a semi-dependent retraction system. The exercise machine generally includes a frame adapted to be mounted on a lower body exerciser (though standalone versions are also disclosed) and the upper body exerciser consisting of first and second user members for pulling by a user to provide pull forces, single retraction means for providing retraction forces to the user members sufficient to retract them back to their start positions after being pulled out, and, non-floating combining means coupled to the single retraction means for making the retraction forces semi-dependent on the pull forces, and thereby reducing travel of the retraction means, by coupling the single retraction means to both user members. Drive and resistance means are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD
    Inventors: Robert C. Burck, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Nathan Pyles, Ronald H. Carringi, J. Addison Pettis, Daniel D. Budworth
  • Patent number: 6814772
    Abstract: An underhood air cleaner (10) includes a plastic housing (12) having an inlet (14) for receiving dirty air, a filter element (18) for filtering the air, and an outlet (42) for discharging clean filtered air. A plastic outlet duct (40) is butt welded (50) to the housing outlet (42) in axially non-overlapping relation, to eliminate axial overlap previously required for a hose clamp, to reduce the amount of underhood space required by an engine air cleaner in the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Fleetguard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon S. Wake, Donald E. Stiemke
  • Patent number: 6436162
    Abstract: An air filter housing (12) includes twist and lock structure (46) having a first position (FIGS. 5, 6) permitting axial movement (120) of a cover (44) and base (38) relative to each other, and being rotatable in a first direction (48) from the first position (FIG. 6) to the second position (FIG. 7), and in the second position (FIG. 7) preventing axial movement of the base (38) and cover (44) relative to each other, and being rotatable in a second opposite direction (78) from the second position (FIG. 7) to the first position (FIG. 6). Anti-rotation lock structure (80) provides a rotational retention force holding the twist and lock structure (46) in the second position (FIG. 7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Nelson Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon S. Wake, Michael J. Mikolichek, Donald E. Stiemke, Mark V. Holzmann