Patents by Inventor Mark Snaterse

Mark Snaterse 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: 20260125131
    Abstract: A method is presented for displaying wind metrics to a rider of a bicycle. The method includes: measuring air speed relative to the rider of the bicycle, where the wind sensor is attached to the bicycle; determining speed of the bicycle relative to the ground, where the wind sensor is in data communication with the computer processor; computing effective air speed experienced by the rider by subtracting the speed of the bicycle from the air speed; and presenting the effective air speed on a display device to the rider, where the effective air speed includes an indicia of whether the air is assisting or hindering the motion of the bicycle. In one implementation, the effective air speed is a numeric value and color of the numeric value is the indicia of whether the air is assisting or hindering the motion of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark SNATERSE, Kilian Hendrickx
  • Publication number: 20250235741
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a moveable belt and a controller configured to cause the belt to move in accordance with a target speed. The controller is further configured to receive information indicative of a current gradient of the belt and to automatically adjust the value of the target speed in dependence on the current gradient of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness L.L.C.
    Inventors: Bart VAN VLIET, Tyler E. HARRIS, Mark SNATERSE, Harold M. HAWKINS, III
  • Patent number: 11048776
    Abstract: A method is provided for the automatic control of cycling speed in a human. The method comprises: estimating the subject's actual cycling speed using one or more sensors to thereby obtain a measured speed; determining an error comprising a difference between a desired speed and the measured speed; and outputting, to the subject, a stimulus frequency signal wherein the stimulus frequency signal is based on the error in such a manner that when the subject pedals in a manner that matches a frequency of the stimulus frequency signal, the subject's actual speed controllably tracks the desired speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Simon Fraser University
    Inventors: Mark Snaterse, James Maxwell Donelan, Sung Jae Chang
  • Patent number: 11048775
    Abstract: A method is provided for the automatic control of cycling speed in a human. The method comprises: estimating the subject's actual cycling speed using one or more sensors to thereby obtain a measured speed; determining an error comprising a difference between a desired speed and the measured speed; and outputting, to the subject, a stimulus frequency signal wherein the stimulus frequency signal is based on the error in such a manner that when the subject pedals in a manner that matches a frequency of the stimulus frequency signal, the subject's actual speed controllably tracks the desired speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Simon Fraser University
    Inventors: Mark Snaterse, James Maxwell Donelan, Sung Jae Chang
  • Patent number: 10576348
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Mark Snaterse
  • Publication number: 20190272345
    Abstract: A method is provided for the automatic control of cycling speed in a human. The method comprises: estimating the subject's actual cycling speed using one or more sensors to thereby obtain a measured speed; determining an error comprising a difference between a desired speed and the measured speed; and outputting, to the subject, a stimulus frequency signal wherein the stimulus frequency signal is based on the error in such a manner that when the subject pedals in a manner that matches a frequency of the stimulus frequency signal, the subject's actual speed controllably tracks the desired speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Mark SNATERSE, James Maxwell DONELAN, Sung Jae CHANG
  • Publication number: 20190266292
    Abstract: A method is provided for the automatic control of cycling speed in a human. The method comprises: estimating the subject's actual cycling speed using one or more sensors to thereby obtain a measured speed; determining an error comprising a difference between a desired speed and the measured speed; and outputting, to the subject, a stimulus frequency signal wherein the stimulus frequency signal is based on the error in such a manner that when the subject pedals in a manner that matches a frequency of the stimulus frequency signal, the subject's actual speed controllably tracks the desired speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Mark SNATERSE, James Maxwell DONELAN, Sung Jae CHANG
  • Patent number: 10289753
    Abstract: A method is provided for guiding locomotion speed in a human or other animal subject. The method comprises: estimating the subject's actual locomotion speed using one or more sensors to thereby obtain a measured speed; determining an error comprising a difference between a desired speed and the measured speed; and outputting, to the subject, a stimulus frequency signal wherein the stimulus frequency signal is based on the error in such a manner that when the subject ambulates in a manner that matches a frequency of the stimulus frequency signal, the subject's actual speed controllably tracks the desired speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Simon Fraser University
    Inventors: Mark Snaterse, Sung Jae Chang, James Maxwell Donelan
  • Patent number: 10285625
    Abstract: An activity monitoring device (AMD) wearable on the torso of a user. The AMD including functional components such as an accelerometer, a processor, on-board data memory, a wireless transmitter and electrodes for detecting heart rate. The functional components configured to collect data in order to provide heart rate information, running speed, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cycling cadence, riding positions (standing or seated) and other functions. The device may be accessed and controlled by way of the wireless connection. The device and/or functions thereof may also be controlled through accurate user tap detection. The device may further store and transmit information relevant to various functions for remote storage or display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins, Christopher Luke Uroda, Mark Snaterse
  • Publication number: 20150099945
    Abstract: An activity monitoring device (AMD) wearable on the torso of a user. The AMD including functional components such as an accelerometer, a processor, on-board data memory, a wireless transmitter and electrodes for detecting heart rate. The functional components configured to collect data in order to provide heart rate information, running speed, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cycling cadence, riding positions (standing or seated) and other functions. The device may be accessed and controlled by way of the wireless connection. The device and/or functions thereof may also be controlled through accurate user tap detection. The device may further store and transmit information relevant to various functions for remote storage or display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley Jaymes Collins, Christopher Luke Uroda, Mark Snaterse
  • Publication number: 20130110266
    Abstract: A method is provided for the automatic control of locomotion speed in a human or other animal subject. The method comprises: estimating the subject's actual locomotion speed using one or more sensors to thereby obtain a measured speed; determining an error comprising a difference between a desired speed and the measured speed; and outputting, to the subject, a stimulus frequency signal wherein the stimulus frequency signal is based on the error in such a manner that when the subject ambulates in a manner that matches a frequency of the stimulus frequency signal, the subject's actual speed controllably tracks the desired speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mark Snaterse, Sung Jae Chang, James Maxwell Donelan