Patents by Inventor Harold M. Hawkins, III

Harold M. Hawkins, III 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: 9999818
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: WAHOO FITNESS LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Andrew P. Lull
  • Publication number: 20170212666
    Abstract: An exercise computer includes a page object that includes an ordered list of data fields. The ordered list includes a first data field pertaining to a first data value and a second data field pertaining to a second data value. A first layout stored defines a first cell having a position and size and a second cell, the cells for displaying the first data value and the second data value, respectively. A second layout defines a third cell also for displaying the first data value, but having a size and/or position different than those of the first cell. A processing unit of the exercise computer is configured to selectively display the first layout and the second layout and to populate each of the cells with the corresponding data value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Benjamin P. Johnston, Shane A. Byler
  • Patent number: 9032691
    Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: GDC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Timothy G. Osby
  • Publication number: 20150099945
    Abstract: An activity monitoring device (AMD) wearable on the torso of a user. The AMD including functional components such as an accelerometer, a processor, on-board data memory, a wireless transmitter and electrodes for detecting heart rate. The functional components configured to collect data in order to provide heart rate information, running speed, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cycling cadence, riding positions (standing or seated) and other functions. The device may be accessed and controlled by way of the wireless connection. The device and/or functions thereof may also be controlled through accurate user tap detection. The device may further store and transmit information relevant to various functions for remote storage or display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins, Christopher Luke Uroda, Mark Snaterse
  • Publication number: 20140173443
    Abstract: A fitness computer system and method are provided herein. The method includes wirelessly pairing a first computing device having a first processor and a first display with a second computing device having a second processor and a second display. A page definition file is parsed to determine static display data for a current display page index. The static display data is displayed and the current display page index is transmitted to the first computing device using an application programming interface (API). Dynamic display data associated with the current display page index is transmitted from the first computing device using the API and the dynamic display data for the current display page index is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins, Murray Adam Hughes
  • Publication number: 20140171266
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins
  • Publication number: 20140171272
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Andrew P. Lull
  • Publication number: 20120317917
    Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Timothy G. Osby
  • Patent number: 8276344
    Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: GDC Enterprises
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Timothy G. Osby
  • Publication number: 20090241449
    Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Timothy G. Osby