Patents by Inventor Michael G. Lannon
Michael G. Lannon 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: 20180353812Abstract: Techniques for configuring an exercise machine to operate according to a predefined workout regimen are described. The exercise machine includes exercise apparatus portion that is controlled and configured at least in part by a computing system portion. The computing system receives an operator selection of a selected predefined workout regimen, and operator data including at least operator gender, operator height and operator age and the computing system retrieves parameter data to configure an exercise instruction that is part of the selected workout regimen. The parameter data is retrieved from a database that stores at least range of motion data and maximum weight data searchable by a cohort, e.g., gender/height cohorts or gender/age cohorts and converts the retrieved parameter data into settings data to configure corresponding portions of the exercise apparatus according to the configured exercise instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Joshua J. Roman, David M. Alexander, Eric Tobia
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Patent number: 9884224Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interlace inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventor: Michael G. Lannon
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Publication number: 20180008865Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: KOKO FITNESS, INC.Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
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Patent number: 9849337Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventors: Joshua J. Roman, Michael G. Lannon, David M. Alexander, Jeffrey W. Moore, Eric J. Marthinsen
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Publication number: 20170259122Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventor: Michael G. Lannon
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Patent number: 9604102Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Michael G. Lannon
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Publication number: 20170043218Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventor: Michael G. Lannon
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Publication number: 20160375304Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Joshua J. Roman, Michael G. Lannon, David M. Alexander, Jeffrey W. Moore, Eric J. Marthinsen
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Patent number: 9440113Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Inventors: Joshua J. Roman, Michael G. Lannon, David M. Alexander, Jeffrey W. Moore, Eric J. Marthinsen
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Publication number: 20160096069Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Joshua J. Roman, Michael G. Lannon, David Alexander, Jeffrey W. Moore, Eric J. Marthinsen
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Patent number: 9050487Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates audio feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program. The processed data is stored on a removable computer storage medium that is insertable into a port of the cardio exercise machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Joshua Roman
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Publication number: 20150126332Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: KOKO FITNESS, INC.Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
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Patent number: 8747282Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
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Patent number: 8574129Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
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Publication number: 20120302404Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame and a load mechanism disposed on the frame. The load mechanism has a plurality of selectable weights with each of the selectable weights having an associated indicator device. A press is mechanically coupled to the load mechanism to displace a load based on a selected weight and a sensor is disposed to measure an extent and speed of displacement of the load. A processor is in communication with the sensor, and the processor is configured to determine an indicator signal to send to the indicator device of one of the plurality of selectable weights of the load mechanism based on received performance data, the indicator signal used to indicate which one of the plural of weights to select.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
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Publication number: 20120302405Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, JR., Ian N, Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
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Publication number: 20120214645Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates audio feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program. The processed data is stored on a removable computer storage medium that is insertable into a port of the cardio exercise machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary OBANA, Joshua ROMAN
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Patent number: 8167776Abstract: In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates audio feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program. The processed data is stored on a removable computer storage medium that is insertable into a port of the cardio exercise machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Joshua Roman
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Patent number: 8105207Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame with a load positioned on the frame to provide a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. A display is provided for inputting and outputting data. A sensor is positioned on the frame for measuring a displacement and a speed of the linkage. A memory storage is provided for storing data. A processor communicates with the display and the sensor and the memory storage for processing data. The processor transfers data to the display for providing an exercising instruction to the operator. The processor receives data from the sensor for processing the performance of the exercising instruction by the operator. The processor transfers data to the memory storage for saving the performance of the exercising instruction by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary O. Lannon, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Gerhard Pawelka, Jesse Ambrosina
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Patent number: 8105209Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman