Patents by Inventor Robin Barata
Robin Barata 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: 12285642Abstract: A weight training machine includes a central console including a motor. It further includes an arm having a length attached on either side of the console by a joint that allows rotation of the arm in a substantially vertical plane. It further includes a cable routed from the motor through the arm to a distal end of the arm. The cable terminates at an attachment point. The arm includes an outer section and an inner section arranged to telescope in a manner that changes the length of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Mickey Chad Makay, Daniel Jordan Kayser, Alex Kensil, Graham Philip Arrick, Andrew Mello, Travis Weisberger
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Patent number: 12285648Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform and a frame. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The frame includes a first adjustable attachment point and a second adjustable attachment point. The first cable is coupled to the first adjustable attachment point and the second cable is coupled to the second adjustable attachment point. The platform is located at a bottom portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20250032842Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. A vertically oriented console unit comprises: a first cable; a screen; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on the first cable. An auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit is disclosed, wherein the first cable is routable over the auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit. An exercise machine is disclosed. A resistance unit comprises: a first cable; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on a first cable. An adjustable screen unit is disclosed, wherein the adjustable screen unit is at least one of tiltable, rotatable, and translatable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Patent number: 12145020Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. A vertically oriented console unit comprises: a first cable; a screen; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on the first cable. An auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit is disclosed, wherein the first cable is routable over the auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit. An exercise machine is disclosed. A resistance unit comprises: a first cable; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on a first cable. An adjustable screen unit is disclosed, wherein the adjustable screen unit is at least one of tiltable, rotatable, and translatable.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20240316395Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform, a frame, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The platform includes a front raised housing portion for the first vertically oriented motor and the second vertically oriented motor and a lower exercise portion on which a user utilizes the exercise machine to perform one or more different exercises. The frame that includes a first track that includes a first plurality of attachment points and a second track that includes a second plurality of attachment points. The first stopper is coupled to the first cable at a first attachment point. The first attachment point is capable of being vertically translated between the first plurality of attachment points. The second stopper is coupled to the second cable at a second attachment point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Patent number: 12017108Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The platform includes a front raised housing portion for the first vertically oriented motor and the second vertically oriented motor and a lower exercise portion on which a user utilizes the exercise machine to perform one or more different exercises. The first stopper is coupled to the first cable at a first attachment point. The second stopper is coupled to the second cable at a second attachment point.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20240033559Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The platform includes a front raised housing portion for the first vertically oriented motor and the second vertically oriented motor and a lower exercise portion on which a user utilizes the exercise machine to perform one or more different exercises. The first stopper is coupled to the first cable at a first attachment point. The second stopper is coupled to the second cable at a second attachment point.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20230405393Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform and a frame. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The frame includes a first adjustable attachment point and a second adjustable attachment point. The first cable is coupled to the first adjustable attachment point and the second cable is coupled to the second adjustable attachment point. The platform is located at a bottom portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20220212055Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. A vertically oriented console unit comprises: a first cable; a screen; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on the first cable. An auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit is disclosed, wherein the first cable is routable over the auxiliary pulley that is remote from the console unit. An exercise machine is disclosed. A resistance unit comprises: a first cable; and a motor providing a controllable tension force on a first cable. An adjustable screen unit is disclosed, wherein the adjustable screen unit is at least one of tiltable, rotatable, and translatable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20220184452Abstract: An exercise system includes an exercise platform comprising an internal motor coupled to a cable exiting the exercise platform via a portal in an exit direction to transmit force to a remote handle. It further includes an auxiliary pulley external to the exercise platform that redirects the cable from the exit direction to facilitate a direction of an exercise motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Publication number: 20220118301Abstract: A weight training machine includes a central console including a motor. It further includes an arm having a length attached on either side of the console by a joint that allows rotation of the arm in a substantially vertical plane. It further includes a cable routed from the motor through the arm to a distal end of the arm. The cable terminates at an attachment point. The arm includes an outer section and an inner section arranged to telescope in a manner that changes the length of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Mickey Chad Makay, Daniel Jordan Kayser, Alex Kensil, Graham Philip Arrick, Andrew Mello, Travis Weisberger
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Publication number: 20210229463Abstract: A shell for a portable telecommunication system (3) comprises a surface defining a hollow volume, suitable for being mechanically connected in a removable manner to a portable telecommunication system (2), said portable telecommunication system (2) being able to be inserted, at least partially, in the hollow volume, said portable telecommunication system (2) comprising a memory suitable for storing a computer document, the shell being characterized in that it comprises a communication unit suitable for receiving a document stored in the memory from the portable telecommunication system (2), and a miniature printing device (1) for documents, suitable for receiving said computer document via the communication unit and for printing same.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
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Patent number: 11014375Abstract: A shell for a portable telecommunication system (3) comprises a surface defining a hollow volume, suitable for being mechanically connected in a removable manner to a portable telecommunication system (2), said portable telecommunication system (2) being able to be inserted, at least partially, in the hollow volume, said portable telecommunication system (2) comprising a memory suitable for storing a computer document, the shell being characterized in that it comprises a communication unit suitable for receiving a document stored in the memory from the portable telecommunication system (2), and a miniature printing device (1) for documents, suitable for receiving said computer document via the communication unit and for printing same.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: QuickerPics, LLCInventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
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Patent number: 10875323Abstract: A shell for a portable telecommunication system (3) comprises a surface defining a hollow volume, suitable for being mechanically connected in a removable manner to a portable telecommunication system (2), said portable telecommunication system (2) being able to be inserted, at least partially, in the hollow volume, said portable telecommunication system (2) comprising a memory suitable for storing a computer document, the shell being characterized in that it comprises a communication unit suitable for receiving a document stored in the memory from the portable telecommunication system (2), and a miniature printing device (1) for documents, suitable for receiving said computer document via the communication unit and for printing same.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: QuickerPics, LLCInventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
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Patent number: 10792934Abstract: A shell for a portable telecommunication system (3) comprises a surface defining a hollow volume, suitable for being mechanically connected in a removable manner to a portable telecommunication system (2), said portable telecommunication system (2) being able to be inserted, at least partially, in the hollow volume, said portable telecommunication system (2) comprising a memory suitable for storing a computer document, the shell being characterized in that it comprises a communication unit suitable for receiving a document stored in the memory from the portable telecommunication system (2), and a miniature printing device (1) for documents, suitable for receiving said computer document via the communication unit and for printing same.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: QuickerPics, LLCInventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
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Patent number: D1015448Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel
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Patent number: D1015449Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel
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Patent number: D1015450Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel
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Patent number: D1038291Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Robin Barata
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Patent number: D1040949Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel