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).

  • Patent number: 12285642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 12285648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20250032842
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Patent number: 12145020
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20240316395
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Patent number: 12017108
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20240033559
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20230405393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20220212055
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20220184452
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
  • Publication number: 20220118301
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Mickey Chad Makay, Daniel Jordan Kayser, Alex Kensil, Graham Philip Arrick, Andrew Mello, Travis Weisberger
  • Publication number: 20210229463
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
  • Patent number: 11014375
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: QuickerPics, LLC
    Inventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
  • Patent number: 10875323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: QuickerPics, LLC
    Inventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
  • Patent number: 10792934
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: QuickerPics, LLC
    Inventors: David Zhang, Clement Perrot, Robin Barata
  • Patent number: D1015448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel
  • Patent number: D1015449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel
  • Patent number: D1015450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel
  • Patent number: D1038291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Robin Barata
  • Patent number: D1040949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Robin Barata, Nina Samarguliani, Daniel K. Harden, Yale F. Shaw, Ariel D. Turgel