Patents by Inventor Rick Hendrickson

Rick Hendrickson 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).

  • Patent number: 9352185
    Abstract: A telescoping extension device includes a lead cylinder having a bore extending at least partially therethrough with at least a portion of the bore being threaded and a first lead screw disposed at least partially within the bore of the lead cylinder with at least a portion of an outer surface of the first lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the lead cylinder. A second lead screw is disposed at least partially within the bore of the first lead screw with at least a portion of an outer surface of the second lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the first lead screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Hendrickson, Greg Law
  • Publication number: 20130017929
    Abstract: A telescoping extension device includes a lead cylinder having a bore extending at least partially therethrough with at least a portion of the bore being threaded and a first lead screw disposed at least partially within the bore of the lead cylinder with at least a portion of an outer surface of the first lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the lead cylinder. A second lead screw is disposed at least partially within the bore of the first lead screw with at least a portion of an outer surface of the second lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the first lead screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Hendrickson, Greg Law
  • Patent number: 7192388
    Abstract: A fold-out treadmill includes a deck having a rear portion mounted on a base so as to be selectively rotatable between an operational position in which the deck is positioned for operation by a user positioned thereon and a storage position in which the deck is positioned proximate to the handrail. The fold-out treadmill includes a fold-out assembly configured to allow the handrail to rotate into a storage configuration when the deck is rotated from the operational position into the storage position which comprises a leg and an elongated support. The fold-out treadmill includes a mechanism that is configured to vary the inclination of the deck relative to a support surface while the deck is in the operational position and to automatically move the deck between the operational position to the storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Rodney Hammer, Rick Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20060035768
    Abstract: An exercise repetition sensor comprises an electricity generator, such as an electricity generator, which is coupled to an exercise system, where the electricity generator is capable of sensing exercise movements of any size or intensity on the exercise system. The electricity generator can be based on a number of electrical, magnetic, or optical sensing principles. For example, an electricity generator comprising an electricity generator includes a spindle that is coupled to one or more parts that move in proportion to an applied force. The voltage-generator generates an electrical current as the spindle moves, and sends the electrical current to an electronic display interface. In one embodiment, the voltage-generator sends a positive direct current through one of two circuit wires to the electronic console, such that the electronic console can immediately identify that the user has performed an exercise repetition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Rodney Kowallis, Darren Ashby, Robert Ashby, James Gerber, Chad Earl, Rick Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20020151413
    Abstract: A fold-out treadmill includes a deck having a rear portion mounted on a base so as to be selectively rotatable between an operational position in which the deck is positioned for operation by a user positioned thereon and a storage position in which the deck is positioned proximate to the handrail. The fold-out treadmill includes a fold-out assembly configured to allow the handrail to rotate into a storage configuration when the deck is rotated from the operational position into the storage position which comprises a leg and an elongated support. The fold-out treadmill includes a mechanism that is configured to vary the inclination of the deck relative to a support surface while the deck is in the operational position and to automatically move the deck between the operational position to the storage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Rodney Hammer, Rick Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 6350218
    Abstract: A fold-out treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is attached to a stationary base. The deck has a front end, a rear end, and a continuous belt rotatably mounted thereon. The rear end of the deck is moveably attached to the base so as to enable the deck to be selectively rotated between an operational position in which the deck is positioned for operation by a user positioned thereon and a storage position in which the deck is positioned proximate to the handrail. The treadmill also includes a collapsible handrail that has a rear end attached to the deck and an opposing front end projecting above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position. The handrail is configured such that when the deck is moved between the operational position and the storage position the handrail does not extend beyond the rear end of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Rodney Hammer, Rick Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 6033347
    Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is hingedly attached to a stationary base. The deck can be selectively rotated between an operational position, wherein the deck is substantially level, and a storage position, wherein the front end of the deck is lifted so that the deck is substantially upright. The treadmill also includes a handrail that is movably attached to the deck. The handrail has a first end attached to the base and an opposing second end projecting above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position. The handrail is configured to automatically collapse into substantial alignment with the deck when the deck is rotated into the storage position. The deck and the handrail are configured such that the treadmill can be selectively stored against a wall and the deck selectively rotated from the storage position to the operational position causing the handrail to also move without either the deck or handrail contacting the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Rodney Hammer, Rick Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 5899834
    Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is hingedly attached to a stationary base. The deck can be selectively rotated between an operational position, wherein the deck is substantially level, and a storage position, wherein the front end of the deck is lifted so that the deck is substantially upright. The treadmill also includes a handrail that is movably attached to the deck. The handrail has a first end attached to the base and an opposing second end projecting above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position. The handrail is configured to automatically collapse into substantial alignment with the deck when the deck is rotated into the storage position. The deck and the handrail are configured such that the treadmill can be selectively stored against a wall and the deck selectively rotated from the storage position to the operational position causing the handrail to also move without either the deck or handrail contacting the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Rodney Hammer, Rick Hendrickson