Treadmill For Foot Travel Patents (Class 482/54)
  • Patent number: 12145022
    Abstract: This application relates to a treadmill. In one aspect, the treadmill includes a frame structure, a track part configured to rotate with respect to the frame structure, and a rotation unit disposed in the frame structure and rotatably supporting the track part. The track part may include a plurality of slats arranged in a rotation direction and a track belt disposed at both end portions of the plurality of slats and connecting the plurality of slats. The rotation unit may include first rotation members disposed in front and rear of the frame structure. At least one of the first rotation members includes a plurality of grooves arranged apart from each other on an outer circumferential surface of the at least one of the first rotation members in a circumferential direction, to have a surface shape different from an inner circumferential surface of the track belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Drax Inc.
    Inventor: Seon Kyung Yoo
  • Patent number: 12141876
    Abstract: A motorized treadmill provided for allowing a user to perform a programed workout. The motorized treadmill includes a base, an endless belt movable relative to the base for allowing a user to exercise thereon, a motor coupled to the endless belt for driving the endless belt to rotate, a signal receiver, and a controller in communication with the motor and the signal receiver. The signal receiver is configured to receive a weight training signal when the user performs the programed workout with free weight equipment. The controller is configured to transmit validated exercise use data when the user is engaging the endless belt. When the signal receiver receives the weight training signal from the free weight equipment, the controller will determine that the user is not engaging the endless belt and stops transmitting the validated exercise use data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nathan Pyles, Hung-Mao Liao, Joe Chen
  • Patent number: 12128286
    Abstract: A motorized treadmill includes a base, an endless belt movable relative to the base for allowing a user to exercise thereon, a motor coupled to the endless belt for driving the endless belt to rotate, a retaining mechanism and a controller in communication with the motor. The retaining mechanism has a retaining member mounted at a rear end of the base under the endless belt and a sensor coupled to the retaining member. The sensor is configured to sense whether an object contacts the retaining member. The controller is configured to determine whether rotation of the endless belt is interfered by the object. When the sensor detects that the retaining member comes into contact with the object, the controller determines that the endless belt is interfered by the object and stops rotation of the motor to slow down or stop rotation of the endless belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Joe Chen
  • Patent number: 12127533
    Abstract: A magnetic braking and spring retraction assembly comprises a spool, a one way bearing, a leash, a rod, a planetary carrier, a plurality of planetary gears, a sun gear, a ring gear, a magnetic disc, and an enclosure. An end of the leash is attached to the spool and wraps around the spool. The magnetic braking and spring retraction assembly operates in one of two modes that include a magnetic braking mode and a spring retracting mode. In the magnetic braking mode, the spool rotates in a first direction thereby causing the leash to extend away from the assembly. In the spring retracting mode, the spool rotates in a second direction and the leash is drawn towards the assembly. In one of the magnetic braking and spring retracting modes the one way bearing locks and in another of the magnetic braking and spring retracting modes the one way bearing freewheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventor: Giovanni Joseph Galasso
  • Patent number: 12121769
    Abstract: The present application provides a lifting mechanism for a treadmill comprising a running platform and a lifting mechanism for driving the running platform to raise and lower. The lifting mechanism comprises a driving device, a transmission assembly and at least two groups of lifting assemblies. The lifting assembly comprises a lifting screw, lifting nuts, supporting feet, wherein the supporting feet are connected to the lifting nuts and are configured to support the running platform, the driving device and the lifting screw are respectively arranged on the running platform, the driving device drives the lifting screw to rotate through the transmission assembly, and the lifting screw is raised and lowered relative to the lifting nut so that at least one end of the running platform raises and lowers accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Shenzhen Axo Health Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xietong Luo
  • Patent number: 12109477
    Abstract: An exercise machine with a movable belt includes a guard assembly with a flexible guard that extends towards the rear axis and is spaced apart from the movable belt by a first gap and is exposed by the housing body, a rigid guard positioned downstream of the flexible guard with respect to a moving direction of the belt and spaced apart from the movable belt by a second gap, and a channel disposed between the flexible guard and the rigid guard. The guard assembly protects the user from injury and prevents damage to the exercise machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Baker, Azhar Meyer, Kevin Danford
  • Patent number: 12102903
    Abstract: In particular embodiments, a treadmill may comprise one or more lifting mechanisms configured to lift and lower a treadmill belt (e.g., adjust an angle of the treadmill belt relative to a support surface) by adjusting a height of the front and rear of the treadmill about a pivot point. In particular embodiments, the pivot point may be positioned somewhat centered along a length of the belt. In particular embodiments, a seesaw arrangement may provide a central pivot point, providing a moment arm to the motor while decreasing a moment arm caused by the load (e.g., a runner). In this way, an apparent load on a motor providing incline and decline to the running surface may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: XPRNC Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Joseph Churchman, Alexander David Metzger, Jason Michael Becker, Marcus Raman, Sreenivas Raman, Manolo A. Duenas Benavidez, Victor Schiott Bech-Hansen, Clark Richard Smiley, Michael James White
  • Patent number: 12090356
    Abstract: A manually powered treadmill includes a frame; a first rotatable element coupled to the frame; a second rotatable element coupled to the frame; a plurality of bearings coupled to the frame; a running belt at least partly supported by the plurality of bearings, where at least a portion of the running belt defines a curved running surface; and a safety device coupled to at least one of the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element. The safety device is structured to substantially prevent rotation of the at least one of the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element in a first rotational direction and permit rotation of the at least one of the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Woodway USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Vance E. Emons, Nicholas A. Oblamski, Scott D. Hoerig, Matthew J. Zank, Robert L. Zimpel, Joel W. Richards
  • Patent number: 12059590
    Abstract: A motor-less leg-powered curved treadmill produced that allows people to walk, jog, run, and sprint without making any adjustments to the treadmill other than shifting the user's center of gravity forward and backwards. A closed loop treadmill belt running between front and rear pulley rollers is formed with a low friction running surface of transverse aluminum, wooden, plastic, rubber or carbon fiber slats attached to each other in a resilient fashion. An essential feature of treadmill is the concave shape of the upper portion of the belt running surface, the treadmill configurations ensure that this shape is maintained during actual use. These configurations prevent the concave upper running surface portion from being pulled taut into a flat shape between the front and rear pulley rollers. The slats of the treadmill each have an end view crossectional I-beam shape, for strength and stability of the slat positioned upon the treadmill belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Speedfit LLC
    Inventors: Alex Astilean, Dan Bostan
  • Patent number: 12023544
    Abstract: A vertical-column folding mechanism for a treadmill is provided, including a treadmill frame body and a vertical column; where a first connector is arranged on the treadmill frame body; the first connector includes a first through hole; a connecting rod is arranged at the first through hole; one end of the connecting rod is provided with a handle in an eccentrically rotatable manner; a second connector is sleeved on the connecting rod; the vertical column is arranged on the second connector, and the vertical column and the second connector can synchronously rotate; a first locating piece is arranged on the second connector or the vertical column; a second locating piece cooperating with the first locating piece is arranged on the first connector or the treadmill frame body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Yongkang Saihan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jiachen Hu
  • Patent number: 12005284
    Abstract: A physical therapy assembly includes a platform that is positionable on a horizontal support surface thereby facilitating a user to stand on the platform. A support bracket is removably attachable to the platform and the support bracket has a grip that is integrated into the support bracket. The support bracket extends upwardly from the platform having the grip being spaced from the platform thereby facilitating the grip to be gripped by the user when the user stands on the mat. The support bracket is oriented to angle rearwardly on the platform thereby facilitating the user to perform assisted squats when the user grips the grip. In this way the support bracket facilitates the user to perform physical therapy exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Starke
  • Patent number: 11957955
    Abstract: Provided is an electric lifting slope adjustment device having a vibration damping function and a treadmill. The electric lifting slope adjustment device includes: two lifting supports, a rotating shaft, a driving component and a vibration damping assembly; each of the lifting supports has a rotating end, and the rotating ends of the two lifting supports are rotatably connected to a first inner wall and a second inner wall respectively; the driving component is hinged to a third inner wall, the driving component includes a lifting motor and a lifting rod, a driving end of the lifting motor is connected to the lifting rod; the vibration damping assembly includes a mounting frame and a vibration damping spring, and a compression direction of the vibration damping spring is perpendicular to an axis of the rotating shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventors: Ren Liu, Jinsong Fan
  • Patent number: 11937918
    Abstract: The learning apparatus includes a data generation unit configured to generate learning data based on rehabilitation data and a learning unit configured to perform machine learning using the learning data. A sensor is provided to detect a plurality of motion amounts in a walking motion of a trainee, and it is evaluated that, when one of the motion amounts matches one of abnormal walking criteria, that the walking motion is an abnormal walking pattern that meets the matched abnormal walking criterion. The data generation unit generates each of the pieces of rehabilitation data before and after a change in the results of evaluation of the abnormal walking pattern as learning data. The learning unit sequentially inputs each of the pieces of rehabilitation data as one data set, thereby performing machine learning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Nobuhisa Otsuki, Issei Nakashima, Manabu Yamamoto, Hodaka Kito
  • Patent number: 11931621
    Abstract: A treadmill includes sensors on a console at the front of the treadmill. The sensors sense the lateral position of a user relative to the edge of the exercise deck and/or the exercise belt. If the user is close to the edge of the exercise deck, then an alert is displayed on the console.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Nascimento
  • Patent number: 11925596
    Abstract: A system is described, for rehabilitating the walk comprising an active exoskeleton with a supporting structure for right leg and left leg, bearing and moving structures of femur, tibia and foot of the patient, a weight supporting device for patient and active exoskeleton, the weight supporting device ending with a structure connected to means for supporting exoskeleton and patient, handling means connected to the weight supporting device to allow its movement, means for transmitting to the weight supporting device electric and pneumatic supplies and electric signals for managing, controlling, monitoring and diagnosing the system, a managing system comprising a microprocessor for acquiring and processing data, and managing a motion neuro-rehabilitation session; a weight supporting device for a system for rehabilitating the walk is further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: NIMBLE ROBOTICS S.R.L.
    Inventors: Guido Belforte, Carlo Belforte, Enrico Bisetti, Silvia Alessandra Sirolli
  • Patent number: 11925832
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, substantially opposite the front end; a front shaft assembly coupled to the frame proximate the front end of the frame; a rear shaft assembly coupled to the frame proximate the rear end of the frame; a running belt disposed about the front and rear shaft assemblies; and a bumper coupled to the frame proximate the running belt such that the bumper is disposed between the running belt and the frame. In use, the bumper is configured to selectively restrict movement of the running belt towards at least a portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Woodway USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Jose D. Bernal-Ramirez, Emmanuel Guerrero, Timothy M. Knezic
  • Patent number: 11918846
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a treadmill mounted on a frame with a rotating conveyor providing a moving surface for a person to exercise upon. The exercise apparatus also includes at least three static foot support portions connected to the frame allowing the person to stand on the exercise apparatus and not on the moving surface. First and second static foot support portions of the at least three static foot support portions are on either side of the rotating conveyor, and a third static foot support portion of the at least three static foot support portions is located in front of the moving surface approximately below a grasping handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: REMEDY INNOVATIONS LTD
    Inventor: Frederick Murray
  • Patent number: 11918847
    Abstract: An auto lock system for a manual treadmill, the auto lock system having a locking mechanism comprising a movable arm having a distal end facing one of the front axle or the rear axle, a locking device at the distal end of the movable arm configured to engage the one of the front axle or the rear axle to inhibit rotation of respective front wheels or rear wheels, and an actuator configured to move the movable arm. A controller is in communication with a sensor configured to detect a user on the tread. The controller is configured to, in response to the sensor detecting no user on the manual treadmill, actuate the actuator to move the movable arm such that the locking device engages the one of the front axle or the rear axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: The Giovanni Project LLC
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Patent number: 11902046
    Abstract: Systems and methods for training network-connected objects to provide configurations in association with events within media assets. A respective configuration setting of a network-connected object and a baseline biometric state of a user may be stored in a database for each event within a media asset. An event within a media asset (for display) may be detected. In response, a command may be sent to the network-connected object to implement the respective configuration setting. A determination may be made whether the user adjusts the respective configuration setting to a new configuration setting within a predefined time of the event. A biometric state of the user may be retrieved from a biometric device in response to the adjustment to a new configuration setting. If the biometric state does not correspond to the baseline biometric state, the respective configuration setting may be replaced with the new configuration setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Rovi Product Corporation
    Inventors: Maria Rocio Ramirez, Denisse Breaux, Angel Merced
  • Patent number: 11883714
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate a to natural gait upper body ergometer and gait therapy (UBEGT) device having a support frame within which is suspended rotationally coordinated left and right natural gait modules (NGMs). A position of each NGM may be defined by corresponding left and right pivot arms which are rotatably coupled to a left and right side of the support frame, respectively, and wherein each gait training module is provided with a corresponding foot support and knee support. The UBEGT may be provided with an upper body ergometer (UBE) rotatably coupled to a front of the support frame and configured to rotate a shaft rotatably connected to the left and right pivot arms when a hand crank is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: ALT INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Alan Tholkes, Duwayne Dandurand, Nathaniel Hallée
  • Patent number: 11883729
    Abstract: A protective cover and system for detecting objects within or near an entrapment area on a treadmill or devices that incorporate a conveyor belt. A controller enables the treadmill to operate normally when no objects are detected within or near an entrapment area and is designed to stop the conveyor when an object is detected within or near the entrapment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alessandro Del Monaco, Luca Bandini, Ivan Lisi, Bernini Giulio, Dervis Pazzini, Massimiliano Casoni
  • Patent number: 11857830
    Abstract: A physical training apparatus includes a housing, a flywheel mechanism accommodated in the housing, the flywheel mechanism including a spindle, at least one flywheel mounted on the spindle and bearings to support the spindle in the housing, a windable pull element, such as a pull cord or band, which is arranged to be wound up the spindle and unwound from the spindle, and a handgrip attached to the pull element. The spindle includes a spindle end portion. The flywheel is exchangeably mounted on the spindle end portion against a stop located on the spindle. A fastening knob is releasably coupled to the spindle end portion and adapted to engage the flywheel and force it against the stop located on the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Kynett Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrit Jan Stegeman
  • Patent number: 11850497
    Abstract: A base exercise device includes at least one modular connection. The base exercise device is operable without any modular units connected to one of the modular connections. A modular unit may be physically connected to the base exercise device. The modular unit includes at least one exercise feature that is not included in the base exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Willardson, Matt Jensen, Travis Simon, Scott Henderson
  • Patent number: 11850494
    Abstract: A deployable mobile trailer with multiple deployable walls is disclosed. The mobile trailer includes wheels rotatably coupled to a base and a frame attached to the base. The frame has vertical supports attached to the base and a top frame assembly disposed at a top end of the vertical supports. First and second elongate deployable walls are rotatably attached to respective first and second sides of the frame. The first and second walls include and are movable between respective retracted and deployed positions. A deployable end wall is rotatably attached to an end of the frame and has a retracted position and a deployed position between which it is movable. Multiple activity devices are removably attached to the top frame assembly, the first elongate deployable wall, the second elongate deployable wall, or the deployable end wall. A mobile activity structure and method for operating a mobile deployable activity structure are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Ninja Anywhere LLC
    Inventor: Joshua L. McLain
  • Patent number: 11835365
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure discloses a calibration bracket. The calibration bracket includes a base, a vertical rod, a transverse force application member and a transverse force application mating member. The vertical rod is detachably mounted to the base. The transverse force application member is disposed on one of the base and the vertical rod. The transverse force application mating member is disposed on the other of the base and the vertical rod and is configured to be connected to the transverse force application member to apply, to the vertical rod, a force parallel to the base. A limiting protrusion is provided on one of the base and the vertical rod. A limiting opening is provided on the other of the base and the vertical rod. The limiting opening can allow the limiting protrusion to pass through the limiting opening and snugly abut against the limiting protrusion when the transverse force application member applies a transverse force to the vertical rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: AUTEL INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CORP., LTD.
    Inventors: Lianjun Liu, Biwang Lai
  • Patent number: 11826601
    Abstract: A cable actuation system configured to apply a force to a person is disclosed herein. The cable actuation system includes a cable having a first end and a second end, the second end being oppositely disposed relative to the first end, and the first end of the cable configured to be coupled to a person; an actuator operatively coupled to the second end of the cable, the actuator configured to apply a force to the cable; and a control system operatively coupled to the actuator, the control system configured to determine the force being applied to the cable by the actuator, and the control system configured to apply a controlled force to the person by means of the actuator based upon feedback from the force applied to the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Bertec Corporation
    Inventor: Necip Berme
  • Patent number: 11801420
    Abstract: There is provided a treadmill deck (10) for supporting at least part of a treadmill belt, the deck (10) including a foot strike area (12) disposed towards one end of the deck, and a foot take-off area (14) disposed towards another end of the deck, an upper surface of one of the areas (12, 14) including: a lateral inward or outward slope, which provides a lateral gradient across at least part of the area (12, 14), and an upper surface of the other of the areas (14, 12) including one of: a laterally horizontal surface or a lateral inward or outward slope, which provides a lateral gradient across at least part of that other area (14, 12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: Charles Edward Delves Crisp
  • Patent number: 11794064
    Abstract: An exercise machine reversible resistance system for reversing the directional force of resistance against an exercise implement before, during, or after the performance of a routine of one or more exercises. The exercise machine reversible resistance system generally includes a frame, an elongated member movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the elongated member has a first run and a second run, a resistance device that applies a resistance force to the elongated member in a single direction, an exercise implement movably connected to the frame and a clutch connected to the exercise implement. The clutch is adapted to selectively engage the first run or the second run of the elongated member for selective control of the resistance direction of the exercise implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Matthew O'Brien, William Balzer
  • Patent number: 11794069
    Abstract: A system for a treadmill with a tread that rotates on front wheels supported on a front axle and rear wheels supported on a rear axle includes a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a first device associated with one of the front axle or the rear axle and configured to prevent rotation of respective front wheels or rear wheels in a first direction and a second device associated with another of the front axle or the rear axle and configured to prevent rotation of the respective front wheels or rear wheels in a second direction opposite the first direction. The system also includes a controller and a sensor configured to detect a user on the tread. The controller is configured to, in response to the sensor detecting no user on the manual treadmill, engage the locking mechanism to prevent movement of the front wheels and the rear wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: The Giovanni Project LLC
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Patent number: 11786780
    Abstract: A bounce treadmill is disclosed, with the main feature in that an annular running belt composed of a plurality of running belt units is arranged on a base, and each running belt unit at least comprises: a fixed seat, an elastic element and a running belt piece; wherein, two opposite ends of the fixed seat are respectively fixed to a pair of transmission elements arranged on the base, two ends of the elastic element are respectively fixed to the opposite ends of the fixed seat, two ends of the running belt piece are respectively fixed to the two opposite ends of the fixed seat, and the elastic element is connected to the bottom of the running belt piece, whereby when the running belt piece is bent and deformed under the weight to create a downward force, absorbed by the elastic element and an upward elastic force is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Fu An Wellness Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Shih-Ying Tsai
  • Patent number: 11776676
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising means configured to: determine, based on data representative of a current health state of a first user of a first exercise apparatus, settings for one or more exercise variables of the first exercise apparatus, wherein the settings are tailored to the first user's current health state; and provide the determined settings for configuration of the first exercise apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventor: Teemu Ilmari Savolainen
  • Patent number: 11771948
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a treadmill frame, an endless belt, and a restricting device. The restricting device has a first strap member and a second strap member located above the endless belt. Each of the first strap member and the second strap member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the first strap member is connected to a right side of the treadmill frame, and the first end of the second strap member is connected to a left side of the treadmill frame. The second end of the first strap member is operable to be removably connected to the second end of the second strap member. The restricting device is configured to constrain a position of a user on the endless belt when the second end of the first strap member is connected to the second end of the second strap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryan Francis Crist, Joe Chen
  • Patent number: 11759672
    Abstract: A treadmill having rapid assembly and safe storage features is provided. The treadmill includes a support base, a platform, a pair of upright arms, and a top assembly including a bridge connected to an upper and a lower handrail, the lower handrail includes a bottom portion having pivot flanges, each pivot flange has a first aperture therethrough and a bracket has a second aperture therethrough. A second pivot fastener is installed to connect and attachment tang on the upright arms with the pivot flange of the top assembly. The upright arms and the top assembly can each be rotated a predetermined angle for fixed installation of the upright arms and top assembly with respect to the long axis and platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Landice, INC.
    Inventors: David Rainis, Kevin Short, Skye Li
  • Patent number: 11759673
    Abstract: A treadmill has a front or rear set of pulleys and a looped running belt. The pulleys rotate with the movement of the belt, e.g., when a user walks, jogs, or runs on the treadmill. The pulleys are mounted on a rotating roller tube so that the roller tube rotates with the pulleys. The roller tube is mounted on a stationary shaft using bearings on each side and a one-way device that allows the pulleys to rotate in one direction. The rotation direction corresponds to the movement of the top of the belt from the front to the rear of the treadmill. The one-way device prevents the pulleys from rotating in the opposite direction, preventing the top of the belt from moving from the rear of the treadmill to the front. The one-way device may be a sprag clutch. The treadmill may be a motor-less, curved treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: LIFECORE FITNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Bates, Marko Vujicic, Gregory Allen Wallace, Mark William Chiles
  • Patent number: 11758374
    Abstract: A compact and lightweight electronic traveler's scale for determining and tracking a person's weight while away from home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Barry J. Lipsky
  • Patent number: 11738234
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (100, 1001, 1002) for physical activity, comprising: a frame (101); a plurality of rollers (203, 204) rotatably connected to the frame (101); a belt (200) mounted on the plurality of rollers (203, 204) and revolving to define moving belt surfaces (201, 202) comprising: an activity belt surface (201) being configured for physical activity of at least one user (301, 701) and delimited by a side of the frame (101), and a return belt surface (202) being configured for revolving the belt (200) in a never-ending loop; the return belt surface (202) is elevated with respect to the activity belt surface (201).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Gianfranco Barban
  • Patent number: 11737940
    Abstract: A method of administering a massage that comprises providing a foldable massage table having a first half and a second half and assembling the foldable massage table. The first half of the foldable massage table is locked to the second half of the foldable massage table in an assembled position. At least two portions of a flexible member are secured to opposite sides of the foldable massage table. The massage practitioner stands on the foldable massage table and utilizes the flexible member to assist with delivery of force to a patient lying on the foldable massage table. A foot of the massage practitioner is used to massage the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: SARGA BODYWORK
    Inventors: Daniel Tsukayama, Jivatma Massaguer Garcia
  • Patent number: 11712602
    Abstract: A variable-resistance exercise machine with network communication for smart device control and interactive software applications, comprising a network interface that receives input from a user device and provides output to a user device; a plurality of moving surfaces that each provide an independent degree of resistance to movement based on received input, a sensor that detects movement and provides output to a user device based on the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: BLUE GOJI LLC
    Inventor: Coleman Fung
  • Patent number: 11691047
    Abstract: A speed control system and method for controlling the speed of an endless belt loop of a treadmill. The speed control system comprises a plurality of image sensors, each image sensor configured to take an image of a user of the treadmill; and a controller configured to control the speed of the endless belt loop by (a) receiving the images of the user taken by the image sensors, (b) rectifying the images based on a calibration of the image sensors, (c) comparing the images to form a disparity map, (d) determining a distance of a user of the treadmill relative to the treadmill using the disparity map, and (e) calculating velocity or acceleration of the treadmill based on the determined distance of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Adam Wilson
  • Patent number: 11691046
    Abstract: A treadmill may include two separate left and right belts rotating around two sets of rollers, four legs having an adjustable height via air suspension to customize an inclination of the treadmill, a thermoelectric assembly, a fragrance assembly having a rotating fragrance cartridge to emit various smells toward a user of the treadmill, a display on which exercise programs are played, and an attachment module having a dispensing tray on which treats are dispensed. A handle of the treadmill may have a sensor to sense a height and front-rear position, and a belt divider provided between the left and right belts may have position or proximity sensors to sense a left-right position. An inclination of the treadmill may be automatically adjusted according to positions detected by the sensors, and the fragrance assembly, attachment module, and inclination may be automatically operated in accordance with an exercise program played on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Joo-Gyeom Kim, Jaehung Chun
  • 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: 11663673
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a motor, an operating member driven by the motor, a sensor operable to detect engagement of a user with the operating member, and a controller in communication with the operating member and the sensor. The controller is configured to generate exercise use data when the operating member is driven by the motor. A communication interface is in communication with the controller. In response to the controller determining that the user is engaged with the operating member, the controller is configured to report the exercise use data to the communication interface. In response to the controller determining that the user is not engaged with the operating member, the controller is configured to stop reporting the exercise use data to the communication interface. The communication interface is configured to communicate the reported exercise use data to a third party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD
    Inventor: Nathan Pyles
  • Patent number: 11654343
    Abstract: The application relates to an exercise history managing device. In one aspect, the device includes a map data providing unit configured to provide, to a user terminal, map data about a specific area requested by the user terminal. The device may also include a user relation managing unit configured to manage a relationship between each user and the other users. The device may further include an exercise information managing unit configured to receive information about at least one of an exercise name that is input through the user terminal, a first category obtained by classifying exercises belonging to each exercise name according to a first condition, a second category obtained by classifying an exercise belonging to the first category according to a second condition, and a specific exercise belonging to the second category, store the information, and retrieve exercise information in response to a request from the user terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Ki Won Lee
  • Patent number: 11654328
    Abstract: The resent disclosure provides a treadmill, including a chassis, stand columns mounted at both sides of the chassis, a deck rotatably mounted on the chassis and configured to rotate relative to the chassis to a longitudinal direction or a horizontal direction, a handrail assembly rotatably mounted on the stand columns and configured to rotate relative to the stand columns to a folded state or an unfolded state, and a controller configured to control rotation of the deck and the handrail assembly. The controller is configured to control the deck to rotate to the longitudinal direction when the controller controls the handrail assembly to rotate relative to the stand columns to be in the folded state, and control the handrail assembly to rotate relative to the stand columns to be in the unfolded state when the controller controls the deck to rotate from the longitudinal direction to the horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: MO TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wangui Tian, Pingping Zheng, Jian Xie
  • Patent number: 11617921
    Abstract: A method includes receiving electronic content via a network, the electronic content comprising an exercise class, and receiving user data associated with a user participating in the exercise class using an exercise machine. The method also includes generating an executable control for a user interface based at least in part on the user data, and providing the executable control, via a display of the exercise machine, while the user is participating in the exercise class. In such a method, the executable control is operable to modify a parameter of the exercise machine while the user is participating in the exercise class.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Betina Evancha, Joseph Intonato, Ashley Willhite, Jooyoung Lee
  • Patent number: 11607598
    Abstract: Disclosed are a folding treadmill and a folding method. A folding method of a folding treadmill includes the following steps: unlocking a pin lock assembly to enable a column assembly and a running platform to be in an unlocked free state, then unfolding or folding the column assembly to be in an unfolded state or a folded state relative to the running platform, and locking the pin lock assembly to complete the unfolding or folding of the treadmill. By means of the pin lock assembly, the column assembly can be firmly locked on the running platform no matter whether the column assembly is in the unfolded state or the folded state, thus not only achieving rapid unfolding and folding, but also ensuring the stability of the unfolded state or the folded state, and improving the safety of the folded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Jiangxi EQI Industrial Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Xietong Luo
  • Patent number: 11590388
    Abstract: A system for a manual treadmill having a tread that rotates around a front axle and a rear axle and side rails on opposing sides of the tread includes a brake configured to slow rotation of at least one of the front axle or the rear axle, a controller, and a first presence sensor in communication with the controller, the first presence sensor positioned on a side rail and configured to detect a user on the side rail. The brake is not normally engaged during operation of the treadmill when the tread is moving and the first presence sensor does not detect the user on the side rail. The controller is configured to, in response to the first presence sensor subsequently detecting the user on the side rail, engage the brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Giovanni Project LLC
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Patent number: 11590377
    Abstract: A manually powered treadmill includes a frame; a first rotatable element coupled to the frame; a second rotatable element coupled to the frame; a plurality of bearings coupled to the frame; a running belt at least partly supported by the plurality of bearings, where at least a portion of the running belt defines a curved running surface; and a safety device coupled to at least one of the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element. The safety device is structured to substantially prevent rotation of the at least one of the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element in a first rotational direction and permit rotation of the at least one of the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Woodway USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Vance E. Emons, Nicholas A. Oblamski, Scott D. Hoerig, Matthew J. Zank, Robert L. Zimpel, Joel W. Richards
  • Patent number: 11583725
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use thereof for exercising on a treadmill, the apparatus includes a frame that mounts to handles of the treadmill. The frame is an arch shape having a proximal bar, a distal bar opposite the proximal bar, and a curved portion extending between adjacent ends of the proximal bar and the distal bar. The proximal bar is coupled to the handles. A protective cushioned seat extends between the proximal bar and the distal bar. To use the apparatus, an individual can unhook a proximal end of the seat from the proximal bar, position the seat behind the buttocks and between the legs, reengage the proximal end of the seat to the proximal bar, and can then walk or run on the treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventor: Ahmad Choobin
  • Patent number: 11565146
    Abstract: A treadmill may include two separate left and right belts rotating around two sets of rollers, four legs having an adjustable height via air suspension to customize an inclination of the treadmill, a thermoelectric assembly, a fragrance assembly having a rotating fragrance cartridge to emit various smells toward a user of the treadmill, a display on which exercise programs are played, and an attachment module having a dispensing tray on which treats are dispensed. A handle of the treadmill may have a sensor to sense a height and front-rear position, and a belt divider provided between the left and right belts may have position or proximity sensors to sense a left-right position. An inclination of the treadmill may be automatically adjusted according to positions detected by the sensors, and the fragrance assembly, attachment module, and inclination may be automatically operated in accordance with an exercise program played on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Joo-Gyeom Kim, Jaehung Chun