Patents by Inventor Hung-Mao Liao

Hung-Mao Liao 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).

  • 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: 20160059078
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a frame, an operating unit, an electrical adjusting member associated with the operating unit, a console device on the frame, the console device having a user control interface to receive a control command, a vision output interface to output an image, and a communicating interface to communicate with a mobile device, a controlling member electrically connected to the interfaces and the electrical adjusting member, the control command transmitted from the user control interface to the controlling member, and the controlling member operating under a basic mode to carry out at least one basic action when there is no communication between the communicating interface and the mobile device, wherein the mobile device computes for driving the controlling member to operate under an advanced mode to carry out an advanced action when there is a communication between the communicating interface and the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Hung-Mao Liao
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120122632
    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 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald A. 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: 7976435
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user is disclosed. The stationary device having a stationary frame and a movable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame to vary the exercise intensity of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark J Van Handel, Mark J Kannel, Jon C Alling, Hung-Mao Liao
  • Patent number: 7972248
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with a frame including a base, a front portion, and a back portion, a rail joined to the front portion and back portion including a portion of the rail that is spaced apart from and above the base, first and second supporting members linked to the frame to rotate about a first axis, first and second swing member connected to the rail to pivot about a swing axis, first and second control links pivotally connected to the first and second control members, and first and second pedals respectively connected to the first and second control links.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark Kannel
  • Patent number: 7854691
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two connecting points of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rod moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal is mounted at the rear end of a corresponding link and pivotally coupled to a corresponding supporting member. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the connecting points and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Bo Long, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100216606
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with a frame including a base, a front portion, and a back portion, a rail joined to the front portion and back portion including a portion of the rail that is spaced apart from and above the base, first and second supporting members linked to the frame to rotate about a first axis, first and second swing member connected to the rail to pivot about a swing axis, first and second control links pivotally connected to the first and second control members, and first and second pedals respectively connected to the first and second control links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark Kannel
  • Publication number: 20100167880
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two connecting points of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rod moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal is mounted at the rear end of a corresponding link and pivotally coupled to a corresponding supporting member. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the connecting points and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Yun-Bo Long, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
  • Patent number: 7744508
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user. The stationary device having a stationary frame and a movable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame to vary the exercise intensity of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark Kannel
  • Publication number: 20100137111
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user is disclosed. The stationary device having a stationary frame and a movable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame to vary the exercise intensity of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Mark J. Van Handel, Mark J. Kannel, Jon C. Alling, Hung-Mao Liao
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7704193
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two connecting points of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rod moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal is mounted at the rear end of a corresponding link and pivotally coupled to a corresponding supporting member. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the connecting points and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
  • Patent number: 7682290
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Shu-Wei Chang
  • 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: 7632220
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two pivotal ends of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rods moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal has a step surface and is coupled to the rear portion of the corresponding link. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the pivotal ends and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Nelson, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang