Patents by Inventor Mark Kruse

Mark Kruse 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: 12280293
    Abstract: A deck for a treadmill includes a continuous track, and a plurality of slats connected to the track. The track and the plurality of slats at least partly define an inner space of the deck, and are rotatable about the inner space. The deck also includes a first motor configured to modify a speed of rotation of the track, and a second motor configured to modify a position of the deck relative to a support surface on which the deck is supported. The first motor and the second motor are disposed within the inner space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chester Consiglio, Jason Poure, Mark Kruse, Maureen C. Coiro
  • Patent number: 12251598
    Abstract: A seat assembly for adjustably connecting a seat to a seat post is provided. The seat assembly may include a slider configured to slide along the seat post, a cam coupled to the slider and movable between a first position and a second position, and a cam washer positioned between the cam and the slider. The cam washer may include a base seated within a cutout disposed in the slider, the base having a non-circular shape for engagement with a complementary shape of the cutout. The cam washer may include a tab extending from the base, the tab seated within the cam. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Moreira, Mark Kruse
  • Publication number: 20240342547
    Abstract: Various systems and methods that enhance an exercise activity performed by a user are described. In some embodiments, a rowing machine is described. The rowing machine includes devices and/or components that can enhance the user experience of a user performing a rowing activity using the rowing machine, such as during a rowing-based exercise class. For example, the rowing machine can include different sensors that capture information associated with a position or movement of a seat of the rowing machine relative to a position or movement of a handle of the rowing machine and utilize the captured information to perform actions associated with the user performing the rowing activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: David William PETRILLO, Rob Rose, Julio LIRIANO, Mark KRUSE, Apostolos KOTTAS, Nicolas ROZO, Tri NGUYEN, Ben MCCALLUM, Adaeze OKOYE, Marissa VIVORI, Betina EVANCHA, Joseph INTONATO, Nicholas BREESER, Steven SANBEG, Kevin WINN, Rishiraj Digambar RANDIVE, Wong Kun NG, Kenneth JIANG, Santhosh MANKALA, Zhao LI
  • Publication number: 20230181967
    Abstract: A seat assembly for adjustably connecting a seat to a seat post is provided. The seat assembly may include a slider configured to slide along the seat post, a cam coupled to the slider and movable between a first position and a second position, and a cam washer positioned between the cam and the slider. The cam washer may include a base seated within a cutout disposed in the slider, the base having a non-circular shape for engagement with a complementary shape of the cutout. The cam washer may include a tab extending from the base, the tab seated within the cam. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Claudia Moreira, Mark Kruse
  • Publication number: 20230173344
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a deck having a continuous track, and a plurality of slats fixedly connected to the track. The treadmill also includes a first post extending from the deck, a second post extending from the deck opposite the first post, and a first arm supported by the first post and including a first rotary control. The treadmill further includes a second arm opposite the first arm and supported by the second post. The second arm includes a second rotary control separate from the first rotary control. The first rotary control is configured to control a first function of the treadmill and the second rotary control is configured to control a second function of the treadmill different from the first function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Poure, Mark Kruse, Maureen C. Coiro, John Consiglio, Nigel Alcorn, Betina Evancha, Ashley Willhite
  • Patent number: 11602665
    Abstract: A seat assembly for adjustably connecting a seat to a seat post is provided. The seat assembly may include a slider configured to slide along the seat post and including an open end, a cam connected to the slider and movable between a first position and a second position, and a saddle shaft connected to the slider for connection with the seat. The first position may compress the open end of the slider to secure the slider to the seat post. The second position may allow the open end to expand to release the slider from the seat post and allow positioning of the slider along the seat post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Moreira, Mark Kruse
  • Publication number: 20220203171
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a deck having a continuous track, and a plurality of slats fixedly connected to the track. The treadmill also includes a first post extending from the deck, a second post extending from the deck opposite the first post, and a first arm supported by the first post and including a first rotary control. The treadmill further includes a second arm opposite the first arm and supported by the second post. The second arm includes a second rotary control separate from the first rotary control. The first rotary control is configured to control a first function of the treadmill and the second rotary control is configured to control a second function of the treadmill different from the first function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Poure, Mark Kruse, Maureen C. Coiro, John Consiglio, Nigel Alcorn, Betina Evancha, Ashley Willhite
  • Publication number: 20220072363
    Abstract: A seat assembly for adjustably connecting a seat to a seat post is provided. The seat assembly may include a slider configured to slide along the seat post and including an open end, a cam connected to the slider and movable between a first position and a second position, and a saddle shaft connected to the slider for connection with the seat. The first position may compress the open end of the slider to secure the slider to the seat post. The second position may allow the open end to expand to release the slider from the seat post and allow positioning of the slider along the seat post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Claudia Moreira, Mark Kruse
  • Patent number: 11219799
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a deck having a continuous track, and a plurality of slats fixedly connected to the track. The treadmill also includes a first post extending from the deck, a second post extending from the deck opposite the first post, and a first arm supported by the first post and including a first rotary control. The treadmill further includes a second arm opposite the first arm and supported by the second post. The second arm includes a second rotary control separate from the first rotary control. The first rotary control is configured to control a first function of the treadmill and the second rotary control is configured to control a second function of the treadmill different from the first function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Poure, Mark Kruse, Maureen C. Coiro, John Consiglio, Nigel Alcorn, Betina Evancha, Ashley Willhite
  • Publication number: 20210291015
    Abstract: A deck for a treadmill includes a continuous track, and a plurality of slats connected to the track. The track and the plurality of slats at least partly define an inner space of the deck, and are rotatable about the inner space. The deck also includes a first motor configured to modify a speed of rotation of the track, and a second motor configured to modify a position of the deck relative to a support surface on which the deck is supported. The first motor and the second motor are disposed within the inner space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: John Chester Consiglio, Jason Poure, Mark Kruse, Maureen C. Coiro
  • Patent number: 10974094
    Abstract: A deck for a treadmill includes a continuous track, and a plurality of slats connected to the track. The track and the plurality of slats at least partly define an inner space of the deck, and are rotatable about the inner space. The deck also includes a first motor configured to modify a speed of rotation of the track, and a second motor configured to modify a position of the deck relative to a support surface on which the deck is supported. The first motor and the second motor are disposed within the inner space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: John Consiglio, Maureen C. Coiro, Jason Poure, Mark Kruse
  • Publication number: 20180140903
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a deck having a continuous track, and a plurality of slats fixedly connected to the track. The treadmill also includes a first post extending from the deck, a second post extending from the deck opposite the first post, and a first arm supported by the first post and including a first rotary control. The treadmill further includes a second arm opposite the first arm and supported by the second post. The second arm includes a second rotary control separate from the first rotary control. The first rotary control is configured to control a first function of the treadmill and the second rotary control is configured to control a second function of the treadmill different from the first function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Poure, Mark Kruse, Maureen C. Coiro, John Consiglio, Nigel Alcorn, Betina Evancha, Ashley Willhite
  • Publication number: 20180126249
    Abstract: A deck for a treadmill includes a continuous track, and a plurality of slats connected to the track. The track and the plurality of slats at least partly define an inner space of the deck, and are rotatable about the inner space. The deck also includes a first motor configured to modify a speed of rotation of the track, and a second motor configured to modify a position of the deck relative to a support surface on which the deck is supported. The first motor and the second motor are disposed within the inner space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: John Consiglio, Maureen C. Coiro, Jason Poure, Mark Kruse
  • Publication number: 20060266621
    Abstract: An apparatus for conveying articles from one or more input streams to at least two output streams using air to support, convey and divert the articles is disclosed. The apparatus uses a plurality of primary air passageways to support and convey the articles and a plurality of secondary air passageways to divert and convey the articles. Also disclosed is a method for conveying articles from on or more input streams into at least two output streams utilizing the diverting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Kruse
  • Patent number: D854101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kruse, Jason Poure, Nigel Alcorn, Lee Hendrickson
  • Patent number: D875856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kruse, Jason Poure, Nigel Alcorn, Lee Hendrickson
  • Patent number: D902332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kruse, Jason Poure, Nigel John Alcorn, Lee Hendrickson
  • Patent number: D946097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kruse, Jason Poure, Nigel John Alcorn, Lee Hendrickson
  • Patent number: D991373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Moreira, Mark Kruse, Samuel Patterson, David William Petrillo, Nicolas Rozo
  • Patent number: D991374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Moreira, Mark Kruse, Samuel Patterson, David William Petrillo, Nicolas Rozo