Patents by Inventor Timothy T. Anderson
Timothy T. Anderson 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: 8092348Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Publication number: 20110312471Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Publication number: 20110250000Abstract: A device for processing media may include a front panel, a rear panel, a side panel, a support surface, and an access door assembly. The access door assembly may be pivotally coupled to the support surface and may include a major door pivotally coupled to a minor door. The minor door may be movable from an operational position to a minor support position and the major door may be movable from the operational position to a major support position in which the major door is positioned against and supported by the support surface. The side panel may define an imaginary plane that extends upward beyond the support surface and the access door assembly may be sized to be supported on the support surface without crossing the imaginary plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Robert P. Gotschewski, Mark B. Urban
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Patent number: 8021274Abstract: In an elliptical step exercise apparatus a dynamic link mechanism can be used to vary the stride length of the machine. A control system can also be used to vary stride length as a function of various exercise and operating parameters such as speed and direction as well as varying stride length as a part of a preprogrammed exercise routine such as a hill or interval training program. In addition the control system can use measurements of stride length to optimize operation of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Rachel Lara Abigal Buckley, Juliette C. Daly, John J. Hsing, Gregory A. Joseph, Gary E. Oglesby, John M. Rogus, Robert C. Seaman, Mark C. Termion
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Patent number: 8021276Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Publication number: 20110065552Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Patent number: 7771324Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Publication number: 20100022357Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Publication number: 20090264257Abstract: In an elliptical step exercise apparatus a dynamic link mechanism can be used to vary the stride length of the machine. A control system can also be used to vary stride length as a function of various exercise and operating parameters such as speed and direction as well as varying stride length as a part of a preprogrammed exercise routine such as a hill or interval training program. In addition the control system can use measurements of stride length to optimize operation of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Rachel Lara Abigal Buckley, Juliette C. Daly, John J. Hsing, Gregory A. Joseph, Gary E. Oglesby, John M. Rogus, Robert C. Seaman, Mark C. Termion
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Patent number: 7594877Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Patent number: 7559879Abstract: In an elliptical step exercise apparatus a dynamic link mechanism can be used to vary the stride length of the machine. A control system can also be used to vary stride length as a function of various exercise and operating parameters such as speed and direction as well as varying stride length as a part of a preprogrammed exercise routine such as a hill or interval training program. In addition the control system can use measurements of stride length to optimize operation of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Rachel Lara Abigal Buckley, Juliette C. Daly, John J. Hsing, Gregory A. Joseph, Gary E. Oglesby, John M. Rogus, Robert C. Seaman, Mark C. Termion
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Patent number: 7435203Abstract: In an elliptical step exercise apparatus where stride length can be varied the various user programs can take advantage of this feature to provide for an enhanced workout. A control system can be used to implement a preprogrammed exercise routine such as a hill program where stride is shortened as the user goes up a simulated hill and lengthened as the user goes down the hill. In an interval training program, stride length can be increased and decreased at periodic intervals. In a cross training program, stride length can be decreased when the user is pedaling backwards and increased when the user is pedaling forwards.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Gregory A. Bahnfleth, Rachel Lara Abigail Buckley, Juliette C. Daly, Thomas J. Fuller, Ming Jiang, Gregory A. Joseph, Karen Jean Knauf, Elena A. Martynenko, Craig R. Norman, Lisa Marie Nowak
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Publication number: 20070219065Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Publication number: 20070219064Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Publication number: 20070219063Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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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: 7153238Abstract: A simulated stair climbing-type exercise apparatus is provided having a frame, a resistance member, a transmission, a drive belt, a right pedal assembly, a left pedal assembly and a track mounted to the frame to provide a user with a vertically reciprocating exercise movement. The right pedal assembly, operating independently of the left pedal assembly, oscillates between an upper position at rest and a lower position under the weight of the user. The left pedal assembly, operating independently of the right pedal assembly, oscillates between an upper position at rest and a lower position under the weight of the user. The pedal assemblies remain parallel to a support surface throughout their entire range of motion, as the pedal assemblies travel from their upper position to their lower position on the tracks which can be either linear or curved.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Byron T. DeKnock, Mark C. Termion, Robert Goetsch
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Patent number: 7052439Abstract: A simulated stair climbing-type exercise apparatus is provided having a frame, a resistance member, a transmission, a drive belt, a right pedal assembly, a left pedal assembly and a track mounted to the frame to provide a user with a vertically reciprocating exercise movement. The right pedal assembly, operating independently of the left pedal assembly and having a set of rollers engaged with the track, oscillates between an upper position at rest and a lower position under the weight of the user. The left pedal assembly, operating independently of the right pedal assembly and having a set of rollers engaged with the track, oscillates between an upper position at rest and a lower position under the weight of the user. The pedal assemblies remain parallel to a support surface throughout their entire range of motion, as the pedal assemblies travel from their upper position to their lower position.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Byron T. DeKnock, Mark C. Termion
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Patent number: 6905441Abstract: A simulated stair climbing-type exercise apparatus is provided having a frame, a resistance member, a transmission, a drive belt, a right pedal assembly, a left pedal assembly and a track mounted to the frame to provide a user with a vertically reciprocating exercise movement. The right pedal assembly, operating independently of the left pedal assembly, oscillates between an upper position at rest and a lower position under the weight of the user. The left pedal assembly, operating independently of the right pedal assembly, oscillates between an upper position at rest and a lower position under the weight of the user. The pedal assemblies remain parallel to a support surface throughout their entire range of motion, as the pedal assemblies travel from their upper position to their lower position on the tracks which can be either linear or curved.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Byron T. DeKnock, Mark C. Termion, Robert Goetsch
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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