Patents by Inventor Ray Ayala
Ray Ayala 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: 20240382798Abstract: An exercise machine includes a shaft configured to rotate about an axis; a spool configured to receive a strap and drive rotation of the shaft about the axis in response to movement of the strap; a flywheel configured to rotate about the axis; one or more conductive coils arranged to generate magnetic fields that induce eddy currents in the flywheel; a clutch configured to engage and disengage transmission of torque between the spool and the flywheel; and a spring arranged around the axis, the spring configured to exert a return torque on the spool about the axis in response to rotation of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emilie Hardel, Emily Hart, Tyler Hutchison, Ryan Mullen
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Publication number: 20240316397Abstract: A mounting apparatus for exercise equipment includes a first elongate support member having a first end, a second end, and a connector positioned along a first portion of the first elongate support member and arranged to detachably connect to a portion of the exercise equipment. The mounting apparatus further includes a second elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a first vertex. The mounting apparatus further includes a third elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a second vertex.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emily Hart, Mark Matthews, Dennis Rogers
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Patent number: 12017107Abstract: An exercise machine includes a shaft configured to rotate about an axis; a spool configured to receive a strap and drive rotation of the shaft about the axis in response to movement of the strap; a flywheel configured to rotate about the axis; one or more conductive coils arranged to generate magnetic fields that induce eddy currents in the flywheel; a clutch configured to engage and disengage transmission of torque between the spool and the flywheel; and a spring arranged around the axis, the spring configured to exert a return torque on the spool about the axis in response to rotation of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Hydrow, Inc.Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emilie Hardel, Emily Hart, Tyler Hutchison, Ryan Mullen
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Patent number: 12017109Abstract: A mounting apparatus for exercise equipment includes a first elongate support member having a first end, a second end, and a connector positioned along a first portion of the first elongate support member and arranged to detachably connect to a portion of the exercise equipment. The mounting apparatus further includes a second elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a first vertex. The mounting apparatus further includes a third elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a second vertex.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Hydrow, Inc.Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emily Hart, Mark Matthews, Dennis Rogers
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Publication number: 20230364462Abstract: A mounting apparatus for exercise equipment includes a first elongate support member having a first end, a second end, and a connector positioned along a first portion of the first elongate support member and arranged to detachably connect to a portion of the exercise equipment. The mounting apparatus further includes a second elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a first vertex. The mounting apparatus further includes a third elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a second vertex.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emily Hart, Mark Matthews, Dennis Rogers
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Publication number: 20230201649Abstract: An exercise machine includes a shaft configured to rotate about an axis; a spool configured to receive a strap and drive rotation of the shaft about the axis in response to movement of the strap; a flywheel configured to rotate about the axis; one or more conductive coils arranged to generate magnetic fields that induce eddy currents in the flywheel; a clutch configured to engage and disengage transmission of torque between the spool and the flywheel; and a spring arranged around the axis, the spring configured to exert a return torque on the spool about the axis in response to rotation of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emilie Hardel, Emily Hart, Tyler Hutchison, Ryan Mullen
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Patent number: 10919581Abstract: Particular embodiments of the invention comprise a wake disruptor (112) for use on the rear side (102) of a land vehicle (100), a method of using the wake disruptor to reduce drag of a land vehicle, and a land vehicle including the wake disruptor. The wake disruptor forms a protrusion extending outwardly from a rear side of the land vehicle by a distance of 1.5 to 8 inches and has a length extending at least partially in a direction of the vehicle width. The land vehicle may comprise a motorized or powered vehicle and/or a towed object, such as a trailer.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements MichelinInventors: Calvin Rhett Bradley, Lucas Thompson, Christopher Bellino, Ray Ayala
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Publication number: 20200164932Abstract: Particular embodiments of the invention comprise a wake disruptor (112) for use on the rear side (102) of a land vehicle (100), a method of using the wake disruptor to reduce drag of a land vehicle, and a land vehicle including the wake disruptor. The wake disruptor forms a protrusion extending outwardly from a rear side of the land vehicle by a distance of 1.5 to 8 inches and has a length extending at least partially in a direction of the vehicle width. The land vehicle may comprise a motorized or powered vehicle and/or a towed object, such as a trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELINInventors: Calvin Rhett Bradley, Lucas Thompson, Christopher Bellino, Ray Ayala
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Patent number: 10059193Abstract: A grille for a vehicle is disclosed. The grille is configured to be arranged in front of at least one heat exchanger of the vehicle and includes a plurality of grille bars arranged at a distance from one other. A respective portion of each of the plurality of grille bars is airfoil-shaped.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Daimler AGInventors: Ray Ayala, Dinesh Madugundi, Donald Vena, Rafael Dos Santos, Michael Gatza, Michael Norlin, Ryan Geary, Georgeanna Alemany
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Publication number: 20170326969Abstract: A grille for a vehicle is disclosed. The grille is configured to be arranged in front of at least one heat exchanger of the vehicle and includes a plurality of grille bars arranged at a distance from one other. A respective portion of each of the plurality of grille bars is airfoil-shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: Daimler AGInventors: Ray AYALA, Dinesh MADUGUNDI, Donald VENA, Rafael DOS SANTOS, MIchael GATZA, Michael NORLIN, Ryan GEARY, Georgeanna ALEMANY
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Patent number: 7661753Abstract: An adjustable aerodynamic splitter for a motor vehicle having a rearward flexible segment for attachment to the vehicle body and a forward more rigid segment, wherein the forward segment's leading edge is arranged for selectively attaching thereto an extension strip of a desired width, and at least one pair of adjustable length linkages attaching the splitter to the vehicle body near the leading edge, spaced symmetrically about the vehicle centerline, and arranged to raise or lower the leading edge in response to adjustment of the linkages' length.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: Michael Shinedling, Ray Ayala, Matt Bejnarowicz
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Publication number: 20090115221Abstract: An adjustable aerodynamic splitter for a motor vehicle having a rearward flexible segment for attachment to the vehicle body and a forward more rigid segment, wherein the forward segment's leading edge is arranged for selectively attaching thereto an extension strip of a desired width, and at least one pair of adjustable length linkages attaching the splitter to the vehicle body near the leading edge, spaced symmetrically about the vehicle centerline, and arranged to raise or lower the leading edge in response to adjustment of the linkages' length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Michael Shinedling, Ray Ayala, Matt Bejnarowicz
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Patent number: D721999Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Daimler AGInventors: Georgeanna Alemany, Ray Ayala, Evan Chenoweth
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Patent number: D735614Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Daimler AGInventors: Georgeanna Alemany, Ray Ayala, Rafael Dos Santos, Michael Gatza, Ryan Geary, Dinesh Madugundi, Michael Norlin, Donald Vena
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Patent number: D755421Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Daimler AGInventors: Georgeanna Alemany, Ray Ayala, Rafael Dos Santos, Michael Gatza, Ryan Geary, Dinesh Madugundi, Michael Norlin, Donald Vena
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Patent number: D774994Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Daimler AGInventors: Georgeanna Alemany, Ray Ayala, Rafael Dos Santos, Michael Gatza, Ryan Geary, Dinesh Madugundi, Michael Norlin, Donald Vena