Patents by Inventor Warren A. Rickert

Warren A. Rickert 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).

  • User interface on console for exercise machine
    Patent number: 9782625
    Abstract: A console for an exercise machine has a console housing providing a user interface for controlling the exercise machine and a media rack removably attached to the console housing and having a shelf sized to support a media item. At least one touch input element is on the media rack and is operable to control an auxiliary device on the exercise machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew P. Blum, Warren A. Rickert
  • Push button encoders for exercise equipment
    Patent number: 9646781
    Abstract: A push button encoder comprises a push button, a base that supports the push button, and a printed circuit board. Pushing the push button engages the printed circuit board and thereby causes the printed circuit board to output an electrical signal. A spring resiliently supports the printed circuit board with respect to the base such that the printed circuit board is movable with respect to the base when the push button is pushed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Michael N. Gluchman, Jr., Warren A. Rickert, Zhi Lu, Bradley Holmes