Patents by Inventor Frank Trulaske

Frank Trulaske 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: 8409059
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a treadmill or similar exercise device which utilizes a principally arm driven belt, but includes a motor assist which provides for additional drive to the belt. The motor assist device may constructively or destructively interact with the user provided motive force via the arms. Generally, the motor will allow for the device to utilize incline as well as to make the device easier to start from rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: True Fitness Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Moon, Frank Trulaske, Stan Goldfader
  • Publication number: 20120277065
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a treadmill or similar exercise device which utilizes a principally arm driven belt, but includes a motor assist which provides for additional drive to the belt. The motor assist device may constructively or destructively interact with the user provided motive force via the arms. Generally, the motor will allow for the device to utilize incline as well as to make the device easier to start from rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Dan Moon, Frank Trulaske, Stan Goldfader
  • Patent number: 8241187
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a treadmill or similar exercise device which utilizes a principally arm driven belt, but includes a motor assist which provides for additional drive to the belt. The motor assist device may constructively or destructively interact with the user provided motive force via the arms. Generally, the motor will allow for the device to utilize incline as well as to make the device easier to start from rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: True Fitness Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Moon, Frank Trulaske, Stan Goldfader
  • Publication number: 20060068978
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a treadmill or similar exercise device which utilizes a principally arm driven belt, but includes a motor assist which provides for additional drive to the belt. The motor assist device may constructively or destructively interact with the user provided motive force via the arms. Generally, the motor will allow for the device to utilize incline as well as to make the device easier to start from rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Dan Moon, Frank Trulaske, Stan Goldfader