Patents by Inventor James S. Birrell
James S. Birrell 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: 20140073485Abstract: An exercise guidance system displays either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8663068Abstract: An exercise guidance system displays either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8613689Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Publication number: 20130225370Abstract: A method and exercise system obtain at least one parameter of ongoing exercise on a fitness equipment unit and adjust at least one operational characteristic of the user interface while a person is exercising and based upon the obtained at least one parameter of ongoing exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: David W. Flynt, Salman A. Khilji, Piet H. Schouten, James S. Birrell
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Publication number: 20130210578Abstract: An apparatus and method concurrently present one or more visible tracings on a display, each of the one or more visible tracings being based upon one of a plurality of available paths actually taken by a member of an exercise device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: PRECOR INCORPORATEDInventor: James S. BIRRELL
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Patent number: 8419593Abstract: An electronic method of obtaining exercise equipment information. The method including using a first control server associated with a first fitness facility to gather first usage information from a first fitness equipment unit, sending the first usage information from the control server to an accumulated data storage unit, and using the first control server associated with the first fitness facility to gather second usage information from a second fitness equipment unit. The method further including sending the second usage information from the control server to the accumulated data storage unit, and sending the first usage information from the accumulated data storage unit information to a requester.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W. M. Bell, James S. Birrell
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Publication number: 20120188094Abstract: An electronic method of obtaining exercise equipment information. The method including using a first control server associated with a first fitness facility to gather first usage information from a first fitness equipment unit, sending the first usage information from the control server to an accumulated data storage unit, and using the first control server associated with the first fitness facility to gather second usage information from a second fitness equipment unit. The method further including sending the second usage information from the control server to the accumulated data storage unit, and sending the first usage information from the accumulated data storage unit information to a requester.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: PRECOR INCORPORATEDInventors: James S. Birrell, Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W.M. Bell
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Patent number: 8221292Abstract: A user status notification system and method indicate to non-users proximate the fitness equipment unit status information pertaining to the user while the user is using the fitness equipment unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Robert J. Barker, James S. Birrell
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Patent number: 8157706Abstract: A system and method control usage of exercise equipment by: using a control server remote from a first fitness equipment unit to gather usage information at a fitness facility including the first fitness equipment unit; using the control server to communicate a maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit based on the gathered usage information; and applying the maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W. M. Bell, James S. Birrell
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Publication number: 20120077641Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method display either a workout option or different exercise options based on a person's exercise objectives. In one embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon a metabolic equivalent. In another embodiment, the displayed option or options is additionally based at least partially upon the time current available time for the workout.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: PRECOR INCORPORATEDInventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Patent number: 8105213Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a foot member configured to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis, the foot member supporting a footpad, a first surface coupled to the foot member to pivot with the foot member about the horizontal pivot axis, a second surface stationarily supported by the frame, and a bumper between the first surface and the second surface. The bumper resiliently compresses during pivoting of the first surface in the arc towards the second surface while in contact with the first surface and the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, Rodney P. West, David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Sean Horita
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Publication number: 20110183813Abstract: A user status notification system and method indicate to non-users proximate the fitness equipment unit status information pertaining to the user while the user is using the fitness equipment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Robert James Barker, James S. Birrell
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Patent number: 7955219Abstract: An exercise system provides incentives for individuals by providing either a collective exercise goal or a sponsored exercise reward.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe, David E. Dyer
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Publication number: 20110090092Abstract: A system and method control usage of exercise equipment by: using a control server remote from a first fitness equipment unit to gather usage information at a fitness facility including the first fitness equipment unit; using the control server to communicate a maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit based on the gathered usage information; and applying the maximum available individual workout time setting to the first fitness equipment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: PRECOR INCORPORATEDInventors: James S. Birrell, Mark E. Ainsworth, Robert J. Silbernagel, Susan W.M. Bell
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Publication number: 20110082010Abstract: An exercise guidance system and method dynamically adjusts an exercise route for meeting a fitness objective based upon a comparison of the route and actual received exercise metrics on an exercise device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, Brian D. Wilson, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe
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Publication number: 20110082007Abstract: An exercise system provides incentives for individuals by providing either a collective exercise goal or a sponsored exercise reward.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: James S. Birrell, Brady A. Olason, David W. Flynt, Autumn L. Stroupe, David E. Dyer
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Publication number: 20110028275Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a foot member configured to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis, the foot member supporting a footpad, a first surface coupled to the foot member to pivot with the foot member about the horizontal pivot axis, a second surface stationarily supported by the frame, and a bumper between the first surface and the second surface. The bumper resiliently compresses during pivoting of the first surface in the arc towards the second surface while in contact with the first surface and the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, Rodney P. West, David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Sean Horita
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Patent number: 7833133Abstract: An exercise apparatus for a user. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, a crank system coupled to the frame, a pivotal linkage pendulum system, a foot member and a foot member end of travel apparatus. The crank system includes one or more crank members. The pivotal linkage pendulum system comprises at least a first link member. The first link member is coupled to the crank system through at least a first pivot point. The first pivot point of the first link member is configured to move in a path during use. The foot member is coupled to the at least one first link member. The foot member end of travel apparatus provides a two-stage stiffness profile to the foot member indicating the end of travel to the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, Rodney P. West, David E. Dyer, James S. Birrell, Sean Horita
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Patent number: 7758469Abstract: An exercise device includes a member that moves through a selected one of a plurality of differently available paths. A display provides a visual representation of the movement of the first member.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, Sean Horita, James S. Birrell, Rodney P. West, Jonathan M. Stewart
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Patent number: 7691034Abstract: An elliptical exercise device includes a frame having a first pivot axis and a longitudinal axis, at least one foot link and at least one swing arm. The foot link is coupled to the frame and is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis. The swing arm is also coupled to the frame and has a reciprocating movement whereby a natural “stride” movement of the arm of a user is replicated. The swing arm operates independently from the foot link. The natural “stride” movement of the arm of the user grasping the arm link follows a generally concave motion relative to the ground. The length of the movement of the arm of the user is defined by the user. A different resistive load can be applied on the arm apparatus than on the foot links.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Gregory B. May, James S. Birrell, Peter J. Arnold, Thomas H. Moran, Phillip S. Lamb