Patents by Inventor William T. Dalebout

William T. Dalebout 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: 11794075
    Abstract: Stationary exercise machine configured to execute a programmed workout with aerobic portions and lifting portions. In one embodiment, a stationary exercise machine may include an aerobic exercise element configured to be movable during execution of a programmed workout, a display, one or more processors, and memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout
  • Patent number: 11794052
    Abstract: A cable exercise machine includes a first pull cable and a second pull cable incorporated into a frame. Each of the first pull cable and the second pull cable are linked to at least one resistance mechanism. The at least one resistance mechanism includes a flywheel and a magnetic unit arranged to resist movement of the flywheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Olson, William T. Dalebout
  • Publication number: 20230285799
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a platform where the platform includes a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart at a distance from the first side panel, and a gap defined between the first side panel and the second side panel. The treadmill also includes a running deck contained within the platform and exposed within the gap, a first pulley connected to the running deck, a second pulley connected to the running deck opposite the first pulley, a tread belt surrounding the first pulley and the second pulley, a first post removably connected to the platform, a second post removably connected to the platform, and a first rail transversely connected to the first post and the second post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gordon Cutler
  • Publication number: 20230271056
    Abstract: A step path for an exercise device includes a support zone, a return zone, and a transition zone between the support zone and the return zone. In the support zone, a front end of a movable step is supported by a front track guide and a rear end of the movable step is supported by a rear track guide. A transition element supports the rear end of the step between the rear guide track and a base guide track, thereby lowering the step-up height of the exercise device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Gordon Cutler, William T. Dalebout, Trevor Smith
  • Patent number: 11673036
    Abstract: An exercise storage system includes a storage compartment including at least one storage element. Exercise equipment is stored on the storage elements. A door is connected to the storage compartment with a hinge such that the viewing angle of the door is adjustable. A display on the door includes a backlit display and a mirrored display. A user may select exercise equipment from the storage compartment and perform an exercise activity while viewing the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Michael L. Olson
  • Patent number: 11596830
    Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine may include a base, one or more upright stanchions coupled to the base and extending upward from the base and supporting first and second cranks. The first crank may support a first crank arm. The first crank arm may support a first pedal leg hanging downward from the first crank arm. The first pedal leg may support a right pedal. The right pedal may be configured to swing forward and rearward and to raise upward and lower downward. The second crank may support a second crank arm. The second crank arm may support a second pedal leg hanging downward from the second crank arm. The second pedal leg may support a left pedal. The left pedal may be configured to swing forward and rearward and to raise upward and lower downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gaylen Ercanbrack
  • Patent number: 11565148
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a platform where the platform includes a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart at a distance from the first side panel, and a gap defined between the first side panel and the second side panel. The treadmill also includes a running deck contained within the platform and exposed within the gap, a first pulley connected to the running deck, a second pulley connected to the running deck opposite the first pulley, a tread belt surrounding the first pulley and the second pulley. A motor is in mechanical communication with at least one of the first pulley or the second pulley. A cover is located over the motor. A scale mechanism is incorporated into the cover over the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gordon Cutler
  • Patent number: 11534655
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a frame, an exercise deck attached to the frame, and a first handle movably attached to the frame. The first handle has a first orientation where the first handle is positioned within a region above the exercise deck and stabilized to support a user's weight during a body weight exercise, and a second orientation where the first handle is positioned away from the region above the exercise deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gordon Cutler
  • Publication number: 20220362624
    Abstract: A rowing machine includes a handle having a first portion and a second portion that are selectively connectable. The rowing machine includes a flywheel driven by two separate cables. A first cable is connected to the first portion of the handle and a second cable is connected to the second portion. A spreader extends the width between the first portion and the second portion, allowing a user to perform kayak and canoeing exercises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventor: William T. Dalebout
  • Publication number: 20220258008
    Abstract: A stationary bicycle includes pedals incorporated into the stationary bicycle and configured to be movable with respect to a frame of the stationary bicycle during execution of a programmed workout, wherein the programmed workout includes an exercise performed using one or more free weights. The stationary bicycle includes a display, one or more processors, and memory storing programmed instructions of the programmed workout that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to automatically alternate between biking portions of the programmed workout and lifting portions of the programed workout, automatically control a resistance level of the pedals during the biking portions of the programmed workout, and automatically present lifting instructions on the display, the lifting instructions configured to instruct a user on lifting the one or more free weights during the lifting portions of the programmed workout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout
  • Publication number: 20220258007
    Abstract: An exercise machine includes an exercise element that is movable during a performance of a programmed workout, wherein the programmed workout includes an exercise performed using one or more free weights. The exercise machine also includes a console that incorporates a display and a speaker, one or more processors, and memory storing programmed instructions of the programmed workout that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to automatically control, by the programmed instructions of the programmed workout, an operating parameter of the exercise element during the performance of the programmed workout and automatically present, by the programmed instructions of the programmed workout, exercise instructions regarding alternating use of the exercise element and of the one or more free weights during the performance of the programmed workout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout
  • Publication number: 20220249912
    Abstract: An exercise machine includes an aerobic exercise element that is movable relative to a frame of the exercise machine during a performance of a programmed workout, a processor configured to determine a time to instruct a user to perform a set of repetitions of a type of lift with a free weight according to the programmed workout, and a display screen configured to indicate when the time arrives, according to the programmed workout, by presenting written words, and an image, related to the set on the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout
  • Publication number: 20220241665
    Abstract: An exercise storage system includes a storage compartment including at least one storage element. Exercise equipment is stored on the storage elements. A door is connected to the storage compartment with a hinge such that the viewing angle of the door is adjustable. A display on the door includes a backlit display and a mirrored display. A user may select exercise equipment from the storage compartment and perform an exercise activity while viewing the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Michael L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20210339079
    Abstract: An exercise machine may include a stationary frame, an inclinable portion movably connected to the stationary frame, and an incline mechanism connected to the stationary frame. The incline mechanism may include a coiling mechanism, a coiling rod of the coiling mechanism, a flexible coiling link movable with a rotation of the coiling rod, and where the flexible coiling link is connected to the inclinable portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gordon Cutler, Michael L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20210268336
    Abstract: Stationary exercise machine configured to execute a programmed workout with aerobic portions and lifting portions. In one embodiment, a stationary exercise machine may include an aerobic exercise element configured to be movable during execution of a programmed workout, a display, one or more processors, and memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout
  • Publication number: 20210220698
    Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine may include a base, one or more upright stanchions coupled to the base and extending upward from the base and supporting first and second cranks. The first crank may support a first crank arm. The first crank arm may support a first pedal leg hanging downward from the first crank arm. The first pedal leg may support a right pedal. The right pedal may be configured to swing forward and rearward and to raise upward and lower downward. The second crank may support a second crank arm. The second crank arm may support a second pedal leg hanging downward from the second crank arm. The second pedal leg may support a left pedal. The left pedal may be configured to swing forward and rearward and to raise upward and lower downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gaylen Ercanbrack
  • Patent number: 11058913
    Abstract: An exercise machine may include a stationary frame, an inclinable portion movably connected to the stationary frame, and an incline mechanism connected to the stationary frame. The incline mechanism may include a coiling mechanism, a coiling rod of the coiling mechanism, a flexible coiling link movable with a rotation of the coiling rod, and where the flexible coiling link is connected to the inclinable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gordon Cutler, Michael L. Olson
  • Patent number: 11013960
    Abstract: An exercise system may include a stationary bicycle, a free weight cradle incorporated into the stationary bicycle, pedals incorporated into the stationary bicycle, a display, one or more processors, and memory. The memory may store programmed instructions of the programmed workout that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: automatically alternate, by the programmed instructions of the programmed workout, between biking portions of the programmed workout and lifting portions of the programmed workout; automatically control, by the programmed instructions of the programmed workout, a resistance level of the pedals during the biking portions of the programmed workout; and automatically present, by the programmed instructions of the programmed workout, lifting instructions on the display, the lifting instructions configured to instruct a user on lifting one or more free weights during the lifting portions of the programmed workout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout
  • Publication number: 20210146221
    Abstract: A treadmill including a frame, an exercise deck attached to the frame, and a first push-up handle attached to the frame and elevated over the exercise deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gordon Cutler
  • Publication number: 20210146191
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a frame, an exercise deck attached to the frame, and a first handle movably attached to the frame. The first handle has a first orientation where the first handle is positioned within a region above the exercise deck and stabilized to support a user's weight during a body weight exercise, and a second orientation where the first handle is positioned away from the region above the exercise deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Gordon Cutler