Patents by Inventor Michael P. Dice

Michael P. Dice 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).

  • Universal rear safety cover for treadmills
    Patent number: 6860839
    Abstract: A shield apparatus to cover and protect the exposed rear roller on exercise treadmills is provided. The shield takes the form of a “C”-shaped guard that encompasses the rear roller across its entire width. The invention fastens to the main side rails of the treadmill by the use of a fastener such as self-tapping sheet metal screws. The guard is provided in two pieces and uses a slip arrangement to accommodate treadmills of differing width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventors: Michael P. Dice, Robert C. Hammerstone