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).
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Publication number: 20160220861Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
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Patent number: 9339684Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
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Publication number: 20160059078Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventor: Hung-Mao Liao
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Publication number: 20140073487Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
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Patent number: 8403815Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
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Publication number: 20120122632Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark J. Kannel, Donald A. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston
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Patent number: 8092349Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
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Patent number: 7976435Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mark J Van Handel, Mark J Kannel, Jon C Alling, Hung-Mao Liao
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Patent number: 7972248Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark Kannel
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Patent number: 7854691Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Bo Long, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
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Publication number: 20100216605Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
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Publication number: 20100216606Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark Kannel
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Publication number: 20100167880Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Yun-Bo Long, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
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Patent number: 7744508Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark Kannel
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Publication number: 20100137111Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Mark J. Van Handel, Mark J. Kannel, Jon C. Alling, Hung-Mao Liao
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Patent number: 7722505Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
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Patent number: 7704193Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
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Patent number: 7682290Abstract: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Shu-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7654936Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
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Patent number: 7632220Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Derek Nelson, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang