Patents by Inventor Mrako Fenster
Mrako Fenster 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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Patent number: 8974353Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A Fenster, Derek L Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang
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Publication number: 20140187387Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Derek L. Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang
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Patent number: 8702571Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Derek L. Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang
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Publication number: 20120264572Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Derek L. Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang
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Patent number: 8182399Abstract: A foldable treadmill comprising a base bracket, a deck coupled to the base bracket for moving between a use position and a stored position, a support post extending upwardly and movably coupled to the deck, and a handle pivotally connected to the support post. A handle linkage can be coupled to the handle, and a lifting device can be coupled between the base bracket and the handle linkage for moving the handle when the deck is being moved. In one embodiment, the lifting device includes a support rod coupled to the support post and a deck rod coupled between the base bracket and the support rod. In this embodiment, the support rod has a first portion slidably coupled to the deck and another portion coupled to the handle linkage. The treadmill can further include a control panel movably coupled to the top portion of the support post. Preferably, a link bar is coupled between the control panel and the handle for moving the control panel when the deck is being moved.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Christopher P. Davis, Nathan Pyles, Mrako A. Fenster
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Publication number: 20120004076Abstract: An apparatus for counting repetitions of an exercise device including a frame with at least one guide member, a movable component guided to travel along a path by the at least one guide member, the path having a start position, a first position, and a second position, first and second proximity sensors attached to the frame, the first proximity sensor transmitting a first signal when the movable component is located near the first position, and the second proximity sensor transmitting a second signal when the movable component is located near the second position, an electronic counter set up to receive the first and second signals so that the electronic counter can count the number of repetitions of travel of the movable component along the path, a memory storage device for storing the repetition count, and a display device able to display the rep count.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Mrako A. Fenster
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Patent number: 7846071Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A Fenster, Alexander E Hanson, Donald E Stiemke
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Publication number: 20100093498Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Alexander E. Hanson, Donald E. Stiemke
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Publication number: 20100022363Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus which is a multiple functions exercise apparatus. One function of the exercise apparatus allows the user taking chin-up exercise substantially solely by his fingers. The exercise apparatus comprises a frame, two guiding mechanisms respectively connected to the left and right sides of the frame, a load unit positioned on the frame, a cable-and-pulley device connected to the frame and linked the load unit and the guiding mechanisms, and the cable-and-pulley device further having two pulling portions engaged with respective guiding mechanisms, at least an exercise accessory operable connected to at least one pulling portion, at least two climbing-holds mounted on the frame for the user gripping thereon and taking chin-up exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Hai Jun Zhu
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Patent number: 7651443Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus which is a multiple functions exercise apparatus. One function of the exercise apparatus allows the user taking chin-up exercise substantially solely by his fingers. The exercise apparatus comprises a frame, two guiding mechanisms respectively connected to the left and right sides of the frame, a load unit positioned on the frame, a cable-and-pulley device connected to the frame and linked the load unit and the guiding mechanisms, and the cable-and-pulley device further having two pulling portions engaged with respective guiding mechanisms, at least an exercise accessory operable connected to at least one pulling portion, at least two climbing-holds mounted on the frame for the user gripping thereon and taking chin-up exercise.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Hai Jun Zhu
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Publication number: 20090005224Abstract: A foldable treadmill comprising a base bracket, a deck coupled to the base bracket for moving between a use position and a stored position, a support post extending upwardly and movably coupled to the deck, and a handle pivotally connected to the support post. A handle linkage can be coupled to the handle, and a lifting device can be coupled between the base bracket and the handle linkage for moving the handle when the deck is being moved. In one embodiment, the lifting device includes a support rod coupled to the support post and a deck rod coupled between the base bracket and the support rod. In this embodiment, the support rod has a first portion slidably coupled to the deck and another portion coupled to the handle linkage. The treadmill can further include a control panel movably coupled to the top portion of the support post. Preferably, a link bar is coupled between the control panel and the handle for moving the control panel when the deck is being moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: Johnson Health Tech Co., LtdInventors: Christopher P. Davis, Nathan Pyles, Mrako A. Fenster
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Publication number: 20080020898Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Nathan Pyles, Mark Kannel, Mrako Fenster, J. Pettis, Robin Knox
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Publication number: 20070049470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nathan Pyles, Mark Kannel, Mrako Fenster, J. Pettis, Robin Knox
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Patent number: D569458Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Derek Nelson, Mrako Fenster, Kevin Mast
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Patent number: D599418Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Mark J. Van Handel, Philip N. Stankard
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Patent number: D612437Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mrako A. Fenster
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Patent number: D613350Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mrako A. Fenster
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Patent number: RE44992Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mrako A. Fenster
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Patent number: RE47331Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Derek L. Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang
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Patent number: RE48306Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Derek L. Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang