Patents by Inventor Mark Kannel

Mark Kannel 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: 20250010119
    Abstract: A resistance adjustment device of an exercise apparatus include a metal disc that can be driven by movement of a user, a bracket that can be controlled by the user and at least one magnet disposed on the bracket. The magnet can be movable along an adjustment path to approach or move away from a rotation axis of the metal disc so as to increase or decrease a projection area of the magnet on the metal disc for adjusting rotational resistance of the metal disc. The magnet has an irregular quadrilateral cross section gradually widening from a front side closer to the rotation axis to a rear side farther away from the rotation axis, so that during the period of the magnet moving along the adjustment path to approach the rotation axis at a constant speed, the increase rate of the projection area will be gradually accelerated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventor: Mark Kannel
  • Publication number: 20160258861
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting a lubrication status between a deck and a belt of a treadmill. The method includes: starting a lubrication detecting procedure of the treadmill by a user, making the belt driving system drive the belt to run for a period of time without the user on the belt of the treadmill, having the user walk on the belt of the treadmill for a period of time at a level state, having the user walk on the belt of the treadmill for a period of time at a predetermined angle. Thereafter, a central control unit of the treadmill calculates a friction coefficient between the belt and the deck of the treadmill according to measuring results of the procedures, and generating a suggestion of maintenance according to a level of the friction coefficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Mark Kannel
  • Patent number: 9429511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting a lubrication status between a deck and a belt of a treadmill. The method includes: starting a lubrication detecting procedure of the treadmill by a user, making the belt driving system drive the belt to run for a period of time without the user on the belt of the treadmill, having the user walk on the belt of the treadmill for a period of time at a level state, having the user walk on the belt of the treadmill for a period of time at a predetermined angle. Thereafter, a central control unit of the treadmill calculates a friction coefficient between the belt and the deck of the treadmill according to measuring results of the procedures, and generating a suggestion of maintenance according to a level of the friction coefficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark Kannel
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 20090005222
    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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Mark Kannel
  • Publication number: 20080020898
    Abstract: A training machine provides two independently operable resistance systems for providing resistance to the upper and lower body of a user and to enable training equivalent to circuit training in a small amount of time. A first resistance system provides training resistance to the upper body and comprises a first resistance member with handles coupled thereto. A second resistance system provides a second training resistance to the lower body, and comprises a seat support and a seat, the seat having a first position with a first potential energy and a second position having a second potential energy, the differential providing the second training resistance. Handles are each independently coupled to the first resistance member by a cable fed through a pulley to a cable reel assembly so as to enable the user to operate the handles separately from each other and in any direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nathan Pyles, Mark Kannel, Mrako Fenster, J. Pettis, Robin Knox
  • Publication number: 20070117686
    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: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill Baier, Mark Kannel, Donald Stiemke, Darian Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Publication number: 20070117685
    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: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill Baier, Mark Kannel, Donald Stiemke, Darian Johnston, J. Pettis
  • Publication number: 20070049470
    Abstract: A training machine provides two independently operable resistance systems for providing resistance to the upper and lower body of a user and to enable training equivalent to circuit training in a small amount of time. A first resistance system provides training resistance to the upper body and comprises a first resistance member with handles coupled thereto. A second resistance system provides a second training resistance to the lower body, and comprises a seat support and a seat, the seat having a first position with a first potential energy and a second position having a second potential energy, the differential providing the second training resistance. Handles are each independently coupled to the first resistance member by a cable fed through a pulley to a cable reel assembly so as to enable the user to operate the handles separately from each other and in any direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nathan Pyles, Mark Kannel, Mrako Fenster, J. Pettis, Robin Knox