Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Porth
Timothy J. Porth 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: 7846070Abstract: A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Gary E. Oglesby, Emil S. Golen, Jr., James B. Fox, John Danile, Robert D. Kohan, Christopher E. Clawson, Kenneth F. Lantz, Daniel R. Wille, Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 7448986Abstract: The invention is an exercise device comprising (i) a frame, (ii) first and second foot supports operably associated with the frame for traveling along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame, (iii) a heart rate monitor, and (iv) a means for automatically adjusting the stride length and/or stride height of the closed loop path traveled by the foot supports based upon the sensed heart rate of person exercising on the exercise device.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Octane Fitness, LLCInventor: Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 7361122Abstract: The invention is an exercise device comprising (i) a frame, (ii) first and second foot supports operably associated with the frame for traveling along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame, (iii) a means effective for sensing the speed of travel of the foot supports along the closed loop path, and (iv) a means for automatically adjusting the stride length and/or stride height of the closed loop path traveled by the foot supports based upon the sensed speed of travel of the foot supports.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Octane Fitness, LLCInventor: Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 7270626Abstract: The invention is an exercise device comprising (i) a frame, (ii) first and second foot supports operably associated with the frame for traveling in a forward and backward direction along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame, (iii) a means effective for sensing the direction of travel of the foot supports along the closed loop path as between the forward and the backward directions, and (iv) a means for automatically adjusting the stride length and/or stride height of the closed loop path traveled by the foot supports based upon the sensed direction of travel of the foot supports.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Octane Fitness, LLCInventor: Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 7179204Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation and to reduce maintenance costs. These features include handlebars with an upwardly curved center section and outwardly flared side portions along with pivoting rear legs for the treadmill frame. The control panel features include snap-in user trays and an overlay covering the numerical key pad along with an auxiliary control panel having a subset of user controls that are larger and more easy to use than the same controls on the main control panel. Maintenance enhancing features include the provision for access panels in the treadmill housing and a belt lubrication system that uses a priming pulse to clear the wax spraying nozzle along with using treadmill operating criteria for scheduling and operating the lubrication system. For injection molded parts such as the control panel, structural strength is enhanced by utilizing gas-assist injection molding to form structural ribs.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Michael A. Brennan, Christopher E. Clawson, Thomas B. Cray, Juliette Cherly Daly, Peter Haugen, Edward Honda, John Jung Hsing, Edward Minnich, Steven M. Lenz, Paul D. Osenkarski, Jeffrey J. Partynski, Timothy J. Porth, Thomas F. Smith, Jr., Daniel R. Wille, Chungkin Yee, Gary E. Oglesby, John Danile, Kenneth R. Davis
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Patent number: 7115076Abstract: A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Gary E. Oglesby, Emil S. Golen, Jr., James B. Fox, John Danile, Robert D. Kohan, Christopher E. Clawson, Kenneth F. Lantz, Daniel R. Willie, Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 6899659Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation and to reduce maintenance costs. These features include handlebars with an upwardly curved center section and outwardly flared side portions along with pivoting rear legs for the treadmill frame. The control panel features include snap-in user trays and an overlay covering the numerical key pad along with an auxiliary control panel having a subset of user controls that are larger and more easy to use than the same controls on the main control panel. Maintenance enhancing features include the provision for access panels in the treadmill housing and a belt lubrication system that uses a priming pulse to clear the wax spraying nozzle along with using treadmill operating criteria for scheduling and operating the lubrication system. For injection molded parts such as the control panel, structural strength is enhanced by utilizing gas-assist injection molding to form structural ribs.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Michael A. Brennan, Christopher E. Clawson, Thomas B. Cray, Juliette Cherly Daly, Peter Haugen, Edward Honda, John Jung Hsing, Edward Minnich, Steven M. Lenz, Paul D. Osenkarski, Jeffrey J. Partynski, Timothy J. Porth, Thomas F. Smith, Jr., Daniel R. Wille, Chungkin Yee, Gary E. Oglesby, John Danile, Kenneth R. Davis
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Patent number: 6783482Abstract: A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Gary E. Oglesby, Emil S. Golen, Jr., James B. Fox, John Danile, Robert D. Kohan, Christopher E. Clawson, Kenneth F. Lantz, Daniel R. Wille, Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 6776740Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation and to reduce maintenance costs. These features include handlebars with an upwardly curved center section and outwardly flared side portions along with pivoting rear legs for the treadmill frame. The control panel features include snap-in user trays and an overlay covering the numerical key pad along with an auxiliary control panel having a subset of user controls that are larger and more easy to use than the same controls on the main control panel. Maintenance enhancing features include the provision for access panels in the treadmill housing and a belt lubrication system that uses a priming pulse to clear the wax spraying nozzle. For injection molded parts such as the control panel, structural strength is enhanced by utilizing gas-assist injection molding to form structural ribs. Another feature includes pre-glazing the treadmill belt.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Shawn Barrett, Christopher E. Clawson, Thomas B. Cray, Juliette Cherly Daly, Peter Haugen, Edward Honda, John Jung Hsing, Edward Minnich, Angela Martin, Paul D. Osenkarski, Jeffrey J. Partynski, Timothy J. Porth, Thomas F. Smith, Jr., Daniel R. Wille, Chungkin Yee, Gary E. Oglesby
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Publication number: 20030199366Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation and to reduce maintenance costs. These features include handlebars with an upwardly curved center section and outwardly flared side portions along with pivoting rear legs for the treadmill frame. The control panel features include snap-in user trays and an overlay covering the numerical key pad along with an auxiliary control panel having a subset of user controls that are larger and more easy to use than the same controls on the main control panel. Maintenance enhancing features include the provision for access panels in the treadmill housing and a belt lubrication system that uses a priming pulse to clear the wax spraying nozzle along with using treadmill operating criteria for scheduling and operating the lubrication system. For injection molded parts such as the control panel, structural strength is enhanced by utilizing gas-assist injection molding to form structural ribs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Michael A. Brennan, Christopher E. Clawson, Thomas B. Cray, Juliette Cherly Daly, Peter Haugen, Edward Honda, John Jung Hsing, Edward Minnich, Steven M. Lenz, Paul D. Osenkarski, Jeffrey J. Partynski, Timothy J. Porth, Thomas F. Smith, Daniel R. Wille, Chungkin Yeen, Gary E. Oglesby, John Danile, Kenneth R. Davis
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Patent number: 6626803Abstract: A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Gary E. Oglesby, Emil S. Golen, Jr., James B. Fox, John Danile, Robert D. Kohan, Christopher E. Clawson, Kenneth F. Lantz, Daniel R. Wille, Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 6572512Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation and to reduce maintenance costs. These features include handlebars with an upwardly curved center section and outwardly flared side portions along with pivoting rear legs for the treadmill frame. The control panel features include snap-in user trays and an overlay covering the numerical key pad along with an auxiliary control panel having a subset of user controls that are larger and more easy to use than the same controls on the main control panel. Maintenance enhancing features include the provision for access panels in the treadmill housing and a belt lubrication system that uses a priming pulse to clear the wax spraying nozzle along with using treadmill operating criteria for scheduling and operating the lubrication system. For injection molded parts such as the control panel, structural strength is enhanced by utilizing gas-assist injection molding to form structural ribs.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Michael A. Brennan, Christopher E. Clawson, Thomas B. Cray, Juliette Cherly Daly, Peter Haugen, Edward Honda, John Jung Hsing, Edward Minnich, Steven M. Lenz, Paul D. Osenkarski, Jeffrey J. Partynski, Timothy J. Porth, Thomas F. Smith, Jr., Daniel R. Wille, Chungkin Yee, Gary E. Oglesby, John Danile, Kenneth R. Davis
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Publication number: 20020049121Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation and to reduce maintenance costs. These features include handlebars with an upwardly curved center section and outwardly flared side portions along with pivoting rear legs for the treadmill frame. The control panel features include snap-in user trays and an overlay covering the numerical key pad along with an auxiliary control panel having a subset of user controls that are larger and more easy to use than the same controls on the main control panel. Maintenance enhancing features include the provision for access panels in the treadmill housing and a belt lubrication system that uses a priming pulse to clear the wax spraying nozzle along with using treadmill operating criteria for scheduling and operating the lubrication system. For injection molded parts such as the control panel, structural strength is enhanced by utilizing gas-assist injection molding to form structural ribs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Michael A. Brennan, Christopher E. Clawson, Thomas B. Cray, Juliette Cherly Daly, Peter Haugen, Edward Honda, John Jung Hsing, Edward Minnich, Steven M. Lenz, Paul D. Osenkarski, Jeffrey J. Partynski, Timothy J. Porth, Thomas F. Smith, Daniel R. Wille, Chungkin Yee, Gary E. Oglesby, John Danile, Kenneth R. Davis
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Publication number: 20020045517Abstract: A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Gary E. Oglesby, Emil S. Golen, James B. Fox, John Danile, Robert D. Kohan, Christopher E. Clawson, Kenneth F. Lantz, Daniel R. Wille, Timothy J. Porth
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Patent number: 5830114Abstract: A cross country ski exerciser has an adjustable forward support that provides for changing the inclination of the frame. The adjustable support permits automatic adjustment of the frame inclination in a series of steps. The adjustment mechanism will reset so that it can be collapsed to a frame lowered position, returned to an operative position and automatically be operative to support the frame. The ski exerciser has folding frame components for compact storage utilizing a single bolt latching arrangement. An arm exerciser supported on the frame has a flywheel for insuring smooth arm movement during the exercise sequence.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Nordictrack, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Halfen, Peter H. Haugen, Lyle R. Hilk, Michael R. Johnston, Tianhong Ouyang, Timothy J. Porth, Alan Wetterlin
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Patent number: D518701Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Octane Fitness, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Porth, James B. Easly, Joseph A. Halfen, Thomas M. Grimm
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Patent number: D547159Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Octane Fitness, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Porth, Nathan R. Luger, Joseph A. Halfen
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Patent number: D425940Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1996Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Inventors: Joseph A. Halfen, Peter H. Haugen, Lyle R. Hilk, Michael R. Johnston, Tianhong Ouyang, Timothy J. Porth, Alan Wetterlin
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Patent number: D742977Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Octane Fitness, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Porth, Thomas C. Coy, Nathan R. Luger