Patents by Inventor N. Jeffrey Chatterton
N. Jeffrey Chatterton 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: 10561893Abstract: An exercise device includes a base and an upright structure connected to the base. The upright structure includes a stationary portion connected to the base, a height adjustable portion connected to the stationary portion, and a linear actuator that moves the height adjustable portion in response to a command from a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Inventors: N. Jeffrey Chatterton, Luke Downs
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Publication number: 20180099179Abstract: An exercise device includes a base and an upright structure connected to the base. The upright structure includes a stationary portion connected to the base, a height adjustable portion connected to the stationary portion, and a linear actuator that moves the height adjustable portion in response to a command from a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: N. Jeffrey Chatterton, Luke Downs
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Patent number: 7901330Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise machine, and particularly a front or rear mount elliptical or elliptical-type machine, comprising: (a) a support structure; (b) a drive component pivotally coupled to the support structure and configured to rotate about a first pivot axis; (c) a reciprocating foot support configured to travel about a closed path having a stride length upon rotation of the drive component; (d) a coupling configuration configured to support the reciprocating foot support about the drive component at a position radially offset from the first pivot axis, the coupling configuration pivotally coupled to the drive component about a second pivot axis; and (e) an adjustment mechanism configured to enable the coupling configuration to pivot about the second pivot axis between at least two adjustment positions to vary the radial offset of the reciprocating foot support with respect to the first pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, N. Jeffrey Chatterton, Jaremy T. Butler, D. Jeffrey Nielsen, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack
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Publication number: 20100242246Abstract: A folding elliptical exercise machine that allows for easy, safe, and quick storage and being capable, upon a single motion by a user, of changing its shape into a substantially compact form for storage, and vice versa, is provided. The elliptical exercise machine comprises a frame having a base support structure having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is rotatably attached to the front portion such that the elliptical exercise machine is movable between an operating position and a storage position, and first and second reciprocating foot supports interconnected to the frame, each foot support having a first end and a second end with a collapsible joint therebetween, wherein each reciprocating foot support is collapsible such that the exercise machine can be moved between the operating position and the storage position in a single step by rotating the rear portion of the base support structure upward and toward the front portion of the base support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: ICON IP, INC.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack, N. Jeffrey Chatterton
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Patent number: 7736279Abstract: A folding elliptical exercise machine that allows for easy, safe, and quick storage and being capable, upon a single motion by a user, of changing its shape into a substantially compact form for storage, and vice versa, is provided. The elliptical exercise machine comprises first and second reciprocating foot supports interconnected to the frame, each foot support having a first end and a second end with a collapsible joint therebetween, wherein each reciprocating foot support is collapsible such that the exercise machine can be moved between the operating position and the storage position in a single step by rotating a rear portion of a base support structure upward and toward a front portion of the base support structure. A method for changing the position of the elliptical exercise machine of the present invention from an operating position to a storage position, and vice versa, also is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack, N. Jeffrey Chatterton
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Patent number: 7674205Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable foot motion is provided. The elliptical exercise machine, which is adjustable to yield different elliptical paths selectable by a user, comprises a frame, a drive assembly situated on the frame, first and second link arms, the first end of each link arm being rotatably connected to the drive assembly, first and second reciprocating foot supports, the first end of each foot support being pivotally interconnected to the frame, and first and second brackets, wherein the first bracket adjustably connects the first link arm to the first foot support, and wherein the second bracket adjustably connects the second link arm to the second foot support.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack, Jaremy T. Butler, N. Jeffrey Chatterton
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Publication number: 20100041522Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise machine, and particularly a front or rear mount elliptical or elliptical-type machine, comprising: (a) a support structure; (b) a drive component pivotally coupled to the support structure and configured to rotate about a first pivot axis; (c) a reciprocating foot support configured to travel about a closed path having a stride length upon rotation of the drive component; (d) a coupling configuration configured to support the reciprocating foot support about the drive component at a position radially offset from the first pivot axis, the coupling configuration pivotally coupled to the drive component about a second pivot axis; and (e) an adjustment mechanism configured to enable the coupling configuration to pivot about the second pivot axis between at least two adjustment positions to vary the radial offset of the reciprocating foot support with respect to the first pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: ICON IP, INC.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, N. Jeffrey Chatterton, Jaremy T. Butler, D. Jeffrey Nielsen, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack
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Patent number: 7604573Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise machine, and particularly a front or rear mount elliptical or elliptical-type machine, comprising: (a) a support structure; (b) a drive component pivotally coupled to the support structure and configured to rotate about a first pivot axis; (c) a reciprocating foot support configured to travel about a closed path having a stride length upon rotation of the drive component; (d) a coupling configuration configured to support the reciprocating foot support about the drive component at a position radially offset from the first pivot axis, the coupling configuration pivotally coupled to the drive component about a second pivot axis; and (e) an adjustment mechanism configured to enable the coupling configuration to pivot about the second pivot axis between at least two adjustment positions to vary the radial offset of the reciprocating foot support with respect to the first pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, N. Jeffrey Chatterton, Jaremy T. Butler, D. Jeffrey Nielsen, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack
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Publication number: 20080280731Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable foot motion is provided. The elliptical exercise machine, which is adjustable to yield different elliptical paths selectable by a user, comprises a frame, a drive assembly situated on the frame, first and second link arms, the first end of each link arm being rotatably connected to the drive assembly, first and second reciprocating foot supports, the first end of each foot support being pivotally interconnected to the frame, and first and second brackets, wherein the first bracket adjustably connects the first link arm to the first foot support, and wherein the second bracket adjustably connects the second link arm to the second foot support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack, Jaremy T. Butler, N. Jeffrey Chatterton
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Publication number: 20080200314Abstract: A folding elliptical exercise machine that allows for easy, safe, and quick storage and being capable, upon a single motion by a user, of changing its shape into a substantially compact form for storage, and vice versa, is provided. The elliptical exercise machine comprises a frame having a base support structure having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is rotatably attached to the front portion such that the elliptical exercise machine is movable between an operating position and a storage position, and first and second reciprocating foot supports interconnected to the frame, each foot support having a first end and a second end with a collapsible joint therebetween, wherein each reciprocating foot support is collapsible such that the exercise machine can be moved between the operating position and the storage position in a single step by rotating the rear portion of the base support structure upward and toward the front portion of the base support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: ICON Health and Fitness, Inc.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gaylen W. Ercanbrack, N. Jeffrey Chatterton