Treadmill
A computerized treadmill is provided. The treadmill may include a walking layer, a middle layer fully suspending the walking layer via a plurality of air suspension elements, and a foundation layer. The air suspension elements, such as bellows, may be pressurized by a computer-controlled compressor feeding a central air reservoir to which each bellows is connected via air hose. The air suspension elements may be dampened to control expansion. One or more alignment elements, such as double hinge structures, may be used to control lateral movement and reduce lateral load on the bellows.
The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/720,740, filed on May 23, 2015, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety; which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application 62/178,203, filed on Apr. 2, 2015, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates in general to the exercise equipment field, and in particular, to treadmills having improvements in one or more areas such as deck support, deck positioning, console positioning and electronic controls.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONModern society has created a lifestyle for many members of society that can be characterized as sedentary, with many hours of minimal or no physical activity, typically sitting at a desk or computer. Simultaneously, the diet of many people has deteriorated, with ensuing obesity, diabetes, heart disease and many other modern diseases. This lifestyle has also led to high growth in the cost of health care for society.
Many of the above issues can be addressed through exercise. The treadmill is one of the most popular exercise machines available, and could play a major role in addressing issues of health and fitness. The treadmill typically provides a continuous rotating surface on which individuals can run or walk in place. In some cases, the surface is formed from an elastic belt driven by rollers and supported by an underlying rigid deck. In other cases, the surface may be formed from a series of rigid slats running perpendicular to the direction of rotation. In both scenarios, a drive motor propels the surface, typically at a variable speed. Often times, an incline motor is able to adjust the angle of the rotating treadmill running or walking surface to simulate uphill and/or downhill movement.
However the treadmill, which has been around for many decades, still has many unresolved shortcomings that discourage a wider use. Two major shortcomings of treadmills are:
a) Impact: potential damage to joints because of repetitive impact, which eventually causes fatigue failure to joints or bones. Fatigue is a well-known effect in engineering and well described by the Woehler curve, which causes failure of mechanical components due to stresses that can be well tolerated if they happen occasionally but will lead to failure if applied repetitively; an analogy would be bending a wire a couple of times, which probably will not cause damage to the wire, but if that is repeated back and forth many times, it is likely that the wire will break. The legs can be subjected to hundreds of thousands of repetitive impacts on a conventional treadmill, so fatigue is a very real issue in these machines; and
b) boredom during usage of the treadmill, which leads to users giving up and not coming back to the treadmill, which often becomes a dust collector in a household.
Embodiments of the present invention may address those and/or other issues. Some embodiments provide a technological solution that reduces repetitive impact injury to users and at the same time keeps users motivated to continue the regular usage of the treadmill. Embodiments also integrate the diet and other types of exercise into the treadmill usage program to create a comprehensive lifestyle management system that revolves around the treadmill.
There have been many unsuccessful attempts to resolve the above issues, which continue to plague even the latest, most advanced treadmills. One early attempt is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,974,831, which discloses a treadmill with a complex system of dampeners and lever arms located under the deck of the treadmill, intended to reduce the intensity of the impacts on the user. The proposed structure has issues of excessive complexity and high cost, as well as non-adjustability, meaning that all users are treated equally, despite differences in size, weight, age, gender, health condition, prior injuries, and the like.
Another attempt in the prior art is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,984,810, which discloses a treadmill pivoted at its rear end and resting on a spring/shock absorber combination located at the forward end of the treadmill. This arrangement provides very limited and partial dampening at best, because the rear of the treadmill is sitting undampened on a rigid steel bar. In addition, this system is also non-adjustable and non-controllable.
A further attempt is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,827,155, which discloses a dampening system based on a longitudinally extending leaf spring (similar to some truck suspensions). This system tries to provide some adjustability through possible longitudinal movement of an adjustment metal bar along the treadmill. However, the complexity, cost and weight of such a system make it impractical. In addition, a user would have to stop the treadmill and climb underneath to do any adjustments, and repeat this trial and error procedure until the right point is reached, which is not something most users would be willing to do.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,279,528 shows a treadmill equipped with air-filled rubber bladders which are laid between the side rails of the treadmill and its deck. Therefore the rubber surface of the bladders is in direct contact, “sandwiched” between the metal rail on one side and the wooden deck on the other side. This arrangement is susceptible to wear, noise, potential cuts and punctures, air leaks, high cost and short useful life of the bladders. It is believed to be an impractical approach that has never reached wide scale commercial implementation, likely for the reasons just mentioned. That same patent mentions as an alternative the use of foam or rubber strips instead of the air bladders. That is a more practical approach that has been used for many years, but of course it lacks adjustability.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,435,160 (“the '160 Patent”) discloses a treadmill based on two main features: a) a set of wheels at the rear end of the treadmill, with said wheels sitting directly on the floor and providing a pivoting axis around which the whole upper structure of the treadmill can be rotated and raised, and b) a set of air springs at the front end of the treadmill intended to cushion the upper structure of the treadmill. This proposed structure has several disadvantages and shortcomings. A major disadvantage is that it dampens only the front of the treadmill, while the rear wheels sit undampened directly on the floor (which is rigid and generates impact reaction forces that may continue to hit the user). It is the equivalent of a car with dampeners only in the front; nobody would be happy inside such a car, not only the rear passengers who would get the full impact of any bumps but also the front passengers, because they would get a substantial portion of those impacts as well (the metal structure propagates the impacts to everybody). A second major issue with that proposed configuration is that the full weight of the treadmill upper structure (including its heavy metal frame structure, deck, stepping board, belt and other components plus user weight) has to be carried by the air springs. That makes it necessary to use relatively stiff air springs with high internal air pressure, and the ability to dampen the user is severely limited (the air springs have to be designed to carry the machine weight plus the person, not just the person). The result is a relatively stiff ride with significant user impact.
A further problem in the '160 Patent is the unnatural pivoting motion of the user when potentially using such a machine. Instead of experiencing the normal, primarily vertical “ups and downs” of a walk, the user would be subject to a repetitive circular motion around the contact point of the rear wheel on the floor, which may feel unnatural and potentially uncomfortable or dizzying.
Another issue in '160 Patent is the absence of a complete dampening system. In some ways, the air springs are analogous to rubber balls at relatively high pressure, potentially behaving in a “springy” and “bouncy” manner. The undampened air springs can lead to an uncomfortable ride on the treadmill.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,308,592 describes another approach to reduce impact, based on a foamed cushion layer. Similar foam or polymer layer approaches have been used for many years, but they provide limited cushioning and very limited or no adjustability to different users.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,968,163 addresses the issue of impact and weight by providing a set of supports including a saddle to enable a user to exercise with minimal weight or impact on the body. This is intended primarily for therapy purposes.
Another major problem with treadmills is their boring nature which makes many users abandon their exercise program. There have been attempts to address that by connecting video players, TV monitors or computers to the treadmill, in order to be able to provide entertainment and games. U.S. Pat. No. 5,478,295 describes an interface to a computer that constantly displays a speed target to keep the user motivated. U.S. Pat. No. 5,149,084 describes a motivational display. U.S. Pat. No. 6,413,191 combines the treadmill with a game of chance to maintain motivation and interest. U.S. Pat. No. 5,667,459 describes a game to help keep the treadmill user interested. U.S. Pat. No. 5,645,513 describes an exercise apparatus that can interact with an external video game console such as a Nintendo machine and/or a TV display. Despite all those ideas and concepts, the problem of boredom remains largely unsolved and many users quit the use of the treadmill after a short period of time due to boredom.
Some embodiments of the present invention addresses some or all of the health and the boredom issues in treadmills in a novel way that can revolutionize the use of this type of exercise equipment with huge benefits for individuals and society.
SUMMARYThe present disclosure describes treadmills having improved systems for deck suspension, orientation adjustability and electronic control. In accordance with one aspect, a treadmill includes a rigid treadmill frame, the frame supporting a front roller and rear roller. A flexible belt wraps around the front roller and rear roller. A rigid planar treadmill deck is interposed between the front and rear rollers, beneath the top portion of the belt. The deck is fully suspended relative to the frame by a plurality of air suspension elements. A double hinge may be provided to movably connect the deck with the frame. In some embodiments, one or more of the air suspension elements is formed from an upper fitting, which is secured to the deck, and a lower fitting, which is secured to the frame. A membrane encloses a volume of air between the upper and lower fittings. In some embodiments, the upper and lower fitting are formed from metal, and the membrane is an elastic membrane.
In some embodiments, the air suspension elements include a dampening mechanism. For example, the upper and lower fittings may be interconnected by a dampening strap to limit movement of the upper and lower fittings away from one another during unloading of the air suspension element. Such a dampening strap may be, e.g., a fabric strap or an elastic strap. In other embodiments, a dampening mechanism may include a damping piston attached to one of the upper or lower fittings, and a receptacle attached to the other fitting, with the piston configured for movement within the receptacle during loading and unloading of the air suspension element. In some embodiments, the receptacle may be fluid-filled; the piston may include a first orifice enabling bi-direction fluid flow between a first side of the piston and a second side of the piston, with a check valve enabling unidirectional fluid flow from the first side of the piston to the second side of the piston.
A system for maintaining a desired level of pressure within the air suspension elements may be provided. In some embodiments, the treadmill includes an air reservoir. The air reservoir may be interconnected with one or more of the air suspension elements by air lines. An electronically-controlled compressor may be operable to control air pressure within the reservoir. In some embodiments, an air pressure sensor may be included to provide output indicative of the measured air pressure within one or more locations such as the air reservoir or one or more air suspension elements. A control input may be provided to the air compressor to control its actuation, thereby contributing to the control of air pressure within the air reservoir. Compressor control inputs may be determined based on one or more factors. In some embodiments, such factors may include one or more of belt speed, user impact level, and a user-controlled configuration setting.
In some embodiments, treadmill components such as the belt drive motor, incline motor, and compressor, may be positioned within an area defined by the flexible belt.
In some embodiments, a treadmill may include a walking layer, a middle layer below the walking layer, and a foundation layer resting on a ground surface. The walking layer may be fully suspended relative to the middle layer by a plurality of air suspension elements, such as bellows. An incline mechanism may articulate the middle layer relative to the foundation layer to control incline of the treadmill. In other embodiments, a treadmill may include a walking layer suspended directly over a foundation layer via air suspension elements.
Deckless treadmills may also be implemented. In some such embodiments, a plurality of adjacent slats extend across a treadmill running surface perpendicularly to the direction of travel. The slats are movably mounted on a slat guide. One or more air suspension elements interconnect the slat guide with a rigid frame. The slat guide may be fully suspended by the air suspension elements, relative to the rigid frame. Various air suspension elements designs may be utilized.
In accordance with another aspect, an incline mechanism may be provided. In some such embodiments, a treadmill may include a rigid frame with left and right rails. Incline mechanism slots extend longitudinally within each of the left and right rails. An incline crossbar extends between the left and right rails, with ends extending through each of the incline mechanism slots. Left and right incline support bars each have proximal ends rotatably connected with the incline crossbar ends, and distal ends which may include wheels. Linkage bars have proximal ends rotatably connected with the rails at a position forward of the incline mechanism slots, and distal ends rotatably connected with the incline support bars. An incline motor can operate to rotate a lead screw, which is threaded through an incline mechanism control nut secured to the incline crossbar. Operation of the incline motor alternatively deploys and retracts the incline support bars to increase and decrease the angle of treadmill incline.
A treadmill decline mechanism may also be provided, to position the treadmill into declining angles. Decline mechanism slots may be provided within the left and right rails, with a decline crossbar extending between the rails through the decline mechanism slots. Decline support bars have proximal ends rotatably connected with the rails, and a middle portion rotatably connected with decline linkage bars. The decline linkage bars have opposite ends rotatably connected with the decline crossbar. A decline mechanism control nut is secured to the decline crossbar, with the incline motor lead screw threaded through it. In some embodiments, rotation of the lead screw can cause retraction of the incline support bars, followed by deployment of the decline support bars. In some embodiments, upright poles are connected with the treadmill frame, and move with it during inclination of the treadmill. An electronic display can be mounted on the upright poles.
In accordance with another aspect, a treadmill includes a continuous rotating surface and a drive motor controlling rotary motion of the rotating surface. An external digital interface, such as an electrical connector or wireless transceiver, is adapted for communication with an external computer. A control board received input via the external digital interface and provides an output control signal to the drive motor. The treadmill may include other systems, sensors and controls, such as electromechanical devices like an incline motor, fan and/or compressor, which receive control signals from the control board, which is in turn controlled by signals received from the external digital interface. In some embodiments, devices such as a mobile phone, tablet or computer may therefore be utilized to control the treadmill.
In accordance with another aspect, methods and systems for digital networking of exercise equipment are provided. In some embodiments, a method is provided for displaying digital media on a plurality of exercise machines. Digital media files are downloaded via the Internet onto a central digital storage device managed by an Internet-connected server. The server receives a request from one of the exercise machines for digital medial files. The requested digital media files are transferred from the central server to the requesting exercise machine, either via bulk download for storage on a local exercise machine storage device, or via streaming over a network.
Various other objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention and embodiments will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like components.
While this invention is susceptible to embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings and will be described in detail herein several specific embodiments, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments illustrated.
The opportunity for repetitive stress injury using prior art treadmills can be perceived via a further look at
In the embodiment of
Other components shown in
In some embodiments, reservoir 300 is pressurized to a desired level based on user preference for ride firmness (as determined by the user through the touchscreen user interface). In such embodiments, a control signal may be provided to compressor 307 based at least in part upon a user-controlled configuration setting. In other embodiments, reservoir 300 pressure is determined algorithmically based upon input parameters which may include measurements like detected user weight, running speed, incline level and/or user impact levels; in which cases, controls signals based at least in part on one or more of those factors may be provided to compressor 307. User impact levels may be determined in a variety of ways, such as via a pressure transducer mounted to the deck, or via monitoring fluctuation in air pressure within the bellows or central reservoir using an air pressure sensor.
While preferred embodiments illustrated herein utilize six bellow to support the deck, with front, middle and rear bellows on each of the left and right sides of the deck, it is contemplated and understood that differing quantities and positions of bellows could readily be implemented. For example, cost and build complexity may be reduced by utilizing four bellows, with one positioned at each corner of the deck.
Uprights 3306 carry a computer monitor or control panel (not shown) used to communicate with the user and receive input commands from the user.
Air suspension elements 3362 compress and expand under the weight of the user while the user walks or runs on top of the deck. Therefore, there is relative movement between deck support beams 3322 and middle layer support beams 3360. Optionally, a set of alignment elements 3370 may be used to keep the walking layer laterally aligned with respect to the middle layer, and prevent the transmission of excessive lateral forces on air suspension elements 3362. In the embodiment of
Upper spacer 3371 and lower spacer 3372 may each be formed from sections of metal box tubing. Upper spacer 3371 and lower space 3372 serve to position the components of double hinge 3373 to minimize longitudinal displacement of the deck as the double hinges rotate, in order to minimize a rocking movement of the deck that may be uncomfortable to some users.
As described above, the embodiment of
Various types of air suspension elements may be utilized.
Preferably, connecting member 231 is configured to allow fittings 232 and 232 to come closer to one another with little resistance during compression, allowing the air pressure within the bellows chamber to exert an opposing force; meanwhile, connecting member 231 will preferably exert an opposing or limiting force during expansion of the bellows to dampen the expansion. In some embodiments, member 231 can be an elastic strap. In other embodiments, member 231 can be formed from a fabric strap.
In some embodiments, the damping structure of
In other embodiments, a deckless treadmill design replaces a flexible belt with a series of adjacent slats extending across the treadmill perpendicularly to the direction of travel, to form a running surface. Deckless treadmill embodiments can still beneficially utilize variations of the suspension systems described herein. For example,
Preferably, the treadmill is managed by a computer, as opposed to typical prior art treadmills run by embedded controls and dedicated circuits with little or no programming flexibility. In accordance with one such embodiment,
Interface board 252 preferably provides a digital interface between computer 255 and control board 251. In some embodiments, interface board 252 includes an external connector or dock with physical electronic interconnect, adapted for connecting the treadmill with an external computer 255, such as a laptop computer, tablet computer or smart phone. In some embodiments, interface board 252 may include a wireless transceiver implementing a wireless communication link between control board 251 and computer 255, such as a wireless Ethernet connection, or a Bluetooth connection.
TMA 250 also communicates with mobile app 253. Through Applications Programming Interface (API) 254, TMA 250 enables third parties (such as game developers and exercise program developers) to develop software for the smart treadmill. In some embodiments, computer 255 is provided with and physically integrated with the treadmill, such as a tablet computer mounted within the treadmill display. In other embodiments, computer 255 is a modular component that can be alternatively attached to and detached from the treadmill. In yet other embodiments, computer 255 may be completely detached from the treadmill, such as a smart phone executing a dedicated treadmill management application and communicating with the treadmill (i.e. interface board 252) via a wireless communications protocol such as Bluetooth. Use of non-dedicated user computing hardware to operate the treadmill may be beneficial, such as reducing treadmill cost by avoiding the cost of an integral computer.
In another embodiment, illustrated in
The full computerization of the treadmill in this invention opens up an enormous number of possibilities for new types of exercises and activities, on and off-the-treadmill, where the treadmill can assume a key role as coach, manager, record keeper, motivator and administrator of a fitness, weight, health and lifestyle program, where the mobile app enables these services to be provided not only on or at near proximity to the treadmill, but virtually anywhere. For example, a smart phone application can not only control embodiments of the treadmill described herein, but also integrate the treadmill utilization and exercise data with a comprehensive health and fitness application that tracks user steps via an integrated smart phone motion sensor, logs user nutritional intake, logs user weight data, sleep patterns, and other information. In other embodiments, third party health and fitness applications can be provided with software to control and/or exchange information with the computerized treadmill. These and other applications are contemplated and enabled by the novel systems and devices disclosed herein.
Additionally, while the externally-controlled embodiment of
Monitoring Station 610 is a great advantage for the gym as well, providing a user interface with server 609 that can be utilized by, e.g., gym management. Server 609 is preferably configured to retrieve information from all networked exercise machines and monitor them live, reporting and recording key status parameters (motor temperature, usage statistics, vibration status, hours in operation, upcoming service needs, biometric of users, medical emergencies and other relevant parameters) that represent key management data for the efficient and safe operation of the gym. The gym manager should be able to see the status of any machine on a screen provided by monitoring station 610, in real-time or near-real time, as well be alerted instantly of any situation that requires attention. Alerts can be issued at the monitoring station and also optionally on a mobile device such as a tablet or smart phone, so that management, service personnel and even medical personnel can be alerted if the need arises.
While certain embodiments of the invention have been described herein in detail for purposes of clarity and understanding, the foregoing description and Figures merely explain and illustrate the present invention and the present invention is not limited thereto. It will be appreciated that those skilled in the art, having the present disclosure before them, will be able to make modifications and variations to that disclosed herein without departing from the scope of any appended claims.
Claims
1. A treadmill comprising:
- a walking layer comprising two interconnected longitudinal rails secured to either side of a deck;
- a middle layer beneath the walking layer, the middle layer comprising a middle layer frame and a plurality of air suspension elements, the plurality of air suspension elements together fully suspending the walking layer relative to the middle layer frame; and
- a foundation layer resting on a ground surface, the foundation layer supporting the middle layer.
2. The treadmill of claim 1, in which the plurality of air suspension elements comprises:
- an upper fitting secured to the walking layer;
- a lower fitting secured to the middle layer frame; and
- a membrane enclosing a volume of air between the upper fitting and the lower fitting.
3. The treadmill of claim 2, in which said upper fitting and said lower fitting are comprised of metal, and said membrane comprises an elastic membrane.
4. The treadmill of claim 2, in which one or more of said air suspension elements further comprises a dampening strap interconnecting the upper fitting and the lower fitting, the strap operating to limit movement of the upper and lower fittings away from one another during unloading of the air suspension element.
5. The treadmill of claim 4, in which the dampening strap comprises an elastic strap.
6. The treadmill of claim 4, in which the dampening strap comprises a fabric strap.
7. The treadmill of claim 2, in which one or more of said air suspension elements further comprises a damping piston attached to one of said upper or lower fittings, and a receptacle attached to the other of said upper or lower fittings, the piston configured for movement within the receptacle during loading and unloading of the air suspension element.
8. The treadmill of claim 7, in which said receptacle is enclosed and fluid-filled, the piston including a first orifice enabling bi-directional fluid flow between a first side of the piston and a second side of the piston, and check valve enabling unidirectional fluid flow from the first side of the piston to the second side of the piston.
9. The treadmill of claim 1, in which the foundation layer further comprises a belt drive motor operable to drive a loop belt sliding over the deck.
10. The treadmill of claim 1, in which the foundation layer further comprises an incline motor connected with the middle layer to variably incline the middle layer relative to the foundation layer.
11. The treadmill of claim 1, further comprising:
- an air reservoir;
- air lines interconnecting one or more of said air suspension elements with said air reservoir; and
- an electronically-controlled compressor operable to control air pressure within said air reservoir.
12. The treadmill of claim 11, further comprising:
- an air pressure sensor providing an output indicative of measured air pressure within one or more of the air reservoir and air suspension elements; and
- in which said electronically-controlled compressor receives one or more control inputs, with at least one of said control inputs being determined based at least in part upon the air pressure sensor output, the compressor utilizing said control inputs to control air pressure within said air reservoir.
13. The treadmill of claim 12, in which at least one of said compressor control inputs is determined based at least in part upon belt speed.
14. The treadmill of claim 12, in which at least one of said compressor control inputs is determined based at least in part upon user impact level.
15. The treadmill of claim 12, in which at least one of said compressor control inputs is determined based at least in part upon a user-controlled configuration setting.
16. The treadmill of claim 1, further comprising one or more alignment elements interconnecting the walking layer with the middle layer.
17. The treadmill of claim 16, in which the one or more alignment elements comprise double hinge structures.
18. The treadmill of claim 17, in which each double hinge structure comprises a double hinge, a first spacer element connecting the double hinge with the middle layer frame, and a second spacer element connecting the double hinge with the walking layer, the spacer elements operable to reduce longitudinal displacement of the deck as the double hinge rotates.
19. The treadmill of claim 16, in which the one or more alignment elements each restrain lateral movement of the walking layer relative to the middle layer frame.
20. The treadmill of claim 1, further comprising a pin attached to a first one of the walking layer and middle layer, and an orifice attached to a second one of the walking layer and middle layer, the pin positioned within the orifice during operation to restrict lateral movement of the walking layer relative to the middle layer.
21. A treadmill comprising:
- a walking layer comprising two interconnected longitudinal rails secured to either side of a deck;
- a foundation layer resting on a ground surface, the foundation layer comprising a foundation frame and a plurality of air suspension elements, the plurality of air suspension elements together fully suspending the walking layer relative to the foundation frame.
22. The treadmill of claim 21, in which the plurality of air suspension elements comprises:
- an upper fitting secured to the walking layer;
- a lower fitting secured to the foundation layer frame; and
- a membrane enclosing a volume of air between the upper fitting and the lower fitting.
23. The treadmill of claim 22, in which one or more of said air suspension elements further comprises a dampening strap interconnecting the upper fitting and the lower fitting, the strap operating to limit movement of the upper and lower fittings away from one another during unloading of the air suspension element.
24. The treadmill of claim 22, in which one or more of said air suspension elements further comprises a damping piston attached to one of said upper or lower fittings, and a receptacle attached to the other of said upper or lower fittings, the piston configured for movement within the receptacle during loading and unloading of the air suspension element.
25. The treadmill of claim 24, in which said receptacle is enclosed and fluid-filled, the piston including a first orifice enabling bi-directional fluid flow between a first side of the piston and a second side of the piston, and check valve enabling unidirectional fluid flow from the first side of the piston to the second side of the piston.
26. The treadmill of claim 21, further comprising:
- an air reservoir;
- air lines interconnecting one or more of said air suspension elements with said air reservoir; and
- an electronically-controlled compressor operable to control air pressure within said air reservoir.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 30, 2017
Publication Date: Feb 15, 2018
Inventor: George Moser (Santa Clara, CA)
Application Number: 15/798,373