Treadmill For Foot Travel Patents (Class 482/54)
  • Curved track simulation device
    Patent number: 9039576
    Abstract: Disclosed is a curved track simulation device. The curved track simulation device is configured such that a base board can rotate and tilt to the left or right and embody left or right cornering motion on an upper surface of a track belt that is rotating and circulating forward and rearward, thus making it possible for a user to feel a sensation as if he/she is enjoying a driving-based or sliding-based leisure activity or sport, and which can appropriately use a combination of frictional force and slippage which are created when the track wheel rotates to the left or right on the track belt, thereby satisfying the dual function of providing both amusement and exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Too Hwan Kang
  • Convertible acupressure treadmill belt and treadmill
    Patent number: 9039579
    Abstract: A convertible treadmill belt apparatus in which base belt (10) is transformable both into an endless belt with prickly acupressure massaging surface by releasable attachment of at least one acupressure patch (20), and into a regular smooth surfaced treadmill belt, also by releasable attachment of at least one bald treadmill patch (50). Unique patches (20) and (50) can also be assembled to create different sized acupressure mats. These are used for massages in a variety of ways including on the floor, in a chair, and suspended on a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Joshua Osime
  • CONTINUOUSLY MOVABLE SURFACE WITH AT LEAST TWO BELTS
    Publication number: 20150133268
    Abstract: An apparatus with a continuously movable surface with at least two belts includes a platform with a front end and a rear end, and a first front pulley mounted inside the platform adjacent to is mounted inside the platform adjacent to the front the front end of the platform. A second front pulley end of the platform. At least a first rear pulley is mounted inside the platform adjacent to the rear end of the platform. A second rear pulley may also be mounted inside the platform adjacent to the rear end of the platform. A first conveyor belt is looped around the first front pulley and first rear pulley and a second conveyor belt is looped around the second front pulley and either the second rear pulley or the first rear pulley. When the first and second conveyor belts rotate between respective pulleys, a continuously movable surface forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Johann B. VERHEEM
  • FLATTENED TREADMILL
    Publication number: 20150126336
    Abstract: An embodiment of this invention discloses a flattened treadmill comprising a conveyer belt and two decorating bars respectively arranged at a side of the conveyer belt. The conveyer belt and the decorating bars have the same elevation resulting in the flattened treadmill. In another embodiment, the flattened treadmill further comprising a motor housing, in which the elevation of the motor housing has also the same elevation as the conveyor belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Kuo-Wo HAO
  • EXERCISE DEVICE WITH BRAKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150119202
    Abstract: A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick W. Hendrickson, Greg W. Law, Rodney L. Hammer, Paul C. Ricks, Darren C. Ashby
  • EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH A VIBRATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150111703
    Abstract: One exercise apparatus with a vibration system comprises a platform, a first pulley, a second pulley, and a continous conveyor belt. Another exercise apparatus with a vibration system comprises a base, a center portion, and a first and second platform attached to a respective platform arm. A drive pulley system is configured to drive each platform in a reciprocating vertical path. Another exercise apparatus with a vibration system comprises a base and a fly-wheel. A first and second linkage arm are each rotably connected to the flywheel and a respective slide arm. A first and second user arm are rotably connected to a neck shaft and respective slide arm so that the slide arms and linkage arms travel in reciprocating arcuate paths. A vibration generator is mounted to each apparatus and configured to transmit vibrations to the respective exercise surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Johann B. VERHEEM
  • WALKING SLIDE MILL
    Publication number: 20150111702
    Abstract: A reversible walking slide mill for a person seeking walking or jogging exercise has first and second plastic molded slide mill platforms horizontally interlockable to each other in side by side arrangement as for one platform for each person's foot. The platforms are disconnectable as to reduce width when in storage or transportation. A smooth slippery foot sliding surface is on top of each platform having an uphill inclined front surface and a rear surface shorter than the front surface with a flat surface therebetween. A pair of extensible rotatable gripping handles are mounted to each of the platforms for gripping and rotating by the person during exercise. Resilient feet on the bottom of the platforms provide vertical shock absorption, flexibility and recoil independently to each platform when a person is exercising on the slide mill platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Paul G. KAHMANN, Adam M. ROUSSOPOULOS
  • Treadmill belt with layer of thermoplastic foamed material
    Patent number: 9012341
    Abstract: Continuous treadmill belt comprising a continuous first foamed layer (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) made of thermoplastic foamed material, with an upper side (25, 26) and an under side (34, 35, 36), wherein a first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48) is arranged on the under side (34, 35, 36) and comprises a first textile layer and a pulling body under side (54, 56, 58), and wherein no layer is arranged between the continuous foamed first layer (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) and the first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48), which hinders a local shearing displacement of the first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48) parallel to the under side (34, 35, 36) or stiffens said pulling body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Habasit AG
    Inventors: Stefan Rohr, Marshall Wright, Heinz Lüscher, Frank Otte, Edgar Von Gellhorn
  • Leg-powered treadmill
    Patent number: 9005085
    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 wooden, plastic or rubber slats attached to each other in a resilient fashion. Since an essential feature of treadmill is the concave shape of the running surface of belt in its respective upper portion, to insure that this shape is maintained during actual use. The prevents the lower portion of the treadmill belt from drooping down (i.e., it must be held taut), to prevent the concave top portion to be pulled taut into a flat shape between the front and rear pulley rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Alex Astilean
  • Foldable Treadmill
    Publication number: 20150087483
    Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a base for running or walking, a frame set pivotally connected with the base, and a folding mechanism for folding the frame set. The folding mechanism has a control assembly and a sliding rod connected with the frame set and capable of being locked or released by the control assembly. When the control assembly locks the sliding rod at a first position, the frame set cannot be rotated, and when the control assembly releases the sliding rod, the frame set can be rotated to a storage position thus pulling the sliding rod to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei LIU, Hsuan-Fu Huang
  • TREADMILL WITH INTEGRATED WALKING REHABILITATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150087484
    Abstract: A treadmill for providing walking rehabilitation to a rehabilitee is provided. The treadmill includes a base including a belt, a motor interconnected with the belt, and a walking rehabilitation device interconnected with the base. The motor causes the belt to rotate in a first direction. The walking rehabilitation device includes a user engagement structure configured to be removably secured to one or more locations of a rehabilitee's extremities. The walking rehabilitation device further includes a transmission interconnecting the motor and the user engagement structure, the transmission transferring motion from the motor to the rehabilitee via the user engagement structure, allowing the rehabilitee to walk along the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: WOODWAY USA, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Nicholas A. Oblamski, Robert L. Zimpel, Dane J. Langer, Jose D. Bernal-Ramirez
  • Isoped exercise device
    Patent number: 8986176
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an exercise device comprising a plurality of belt members attached to, and arranged in parallel on a base frame, the exercise device further comprising at least one frictional member disposed in frictional contact with, and forcibly biased against a surface of at least roller in communication with the belt such that an external force applied to at least one of the belts is opposed by a frictional force provided by the frictional contact between the frictional member and the roller. A method of exercising using the exercise device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Lani Renae Arst
  • User identification and safety key for exercise device
    Patent number: 8986165
    Abstract: A key includes a safety mechanism operatively connectable to a safety port on an exercise device. When the safety mechanism is operatively connected to the safety port, the exercise device is placed in an operational configuration and when disconnected, the exercise device is in a non-operational configuration. The key further includes a user identification mechanism that is communicatively connectable to a user identification port on the exercise device and transmits user identification information to the exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Darren C. Ashby
  • Manual treadmill and methods of operating the same
    Patent number: 8986169
    Abstract: A manually operated treadmill is provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a running belt including a contoured running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run, wherein the running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running belt to rotate about the front shaft and the rear shaft without the rotation of the running belt being generated by a motor, and a one-way bearing assembly configured to prevent rotation of the running surface of the running belt in one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    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
  • TREADMILL WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE MAGNETIC RESISTANCE SYSTEM AND MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE ANGLE OF INCLINATION
    Publication number: 20150080189
    Abstract: A treadmill, having: (a) a frame with front and rear rollers and a continuous tread wrapped therearound; (b) a flywheel connected to one of the front or rear rollers; and (c) a magnetic resistance unit positioned near the flywheel to provide resistance to rotation of the flywheel. The magnetic resistance unit is moved up and down by an operator to move a series of magnets to different positions near the flywheel such that the position of the magnets determines the amount of resistance provided to rotation of the flywheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony J. Villani
  • Exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 8979709
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a frame, and a cushion adjacent to the frame having a surface. The exercise apparatus further includes a harness wearable by the user and a resistance member extending between the harness and the frame and where the tension within the resistance member is variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Sproing Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Paul Toback, Steve Lenz
  • Treadmill belt support assembly
    Patent number: 8968160
    Abstract: A treadmill comprising: a pair of rollers mounted on a frame; an endless running belt wound around the rollers under a selected tension; at least one of the rollers having a roller pulley for receiving a drive belt; a drive mechanism comprising a driven rotor having a drive pulley; the drive belt being wound around the roller pulley and the drive pulley at a drive tension created by the selected tension in the running belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Cassano
  • Balance perturbation system and trainer
    Patent number: 8968161
    Abstract: Apparatus for exercising a person's balance control, the apparatus comprising: a motion stage operable to displace an object mounted thereto; a treadmill mounted to the stage and comprising a belt having a runway surface on which a person using the treadmill stands, walks and/or runs; and a controller that controls the motion stage to provide a displacement of the treadmill and thereby the treadmill runway surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Ben Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Amir Shapiro, Itshak Melzer, Allan C. Entis
  • Unweighted therapy and training device
    Patent number: 8968163
    Abstract: An unweighted therapy, exercise and training device includes a device frame including a device frame base having a treadmill space sized and configured to accommodate a treadmill platform of a treadmill, an upper frame portion carried by the device frame base and having a frame interior and a pelvic suspension saddle and brace assembly having a saddle carried by the device frame and disposed in the frame interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: David J. Vidmar
  • FOLDABLE TREADMILL
    Publication number: 20150051051
    Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a base for running or walking, a frame set pivotally connected with the base, and a folding mechanism for folding the frame set. The folding mechanism has a control assembly comprising a knob and a first bolt controlled by the knob. When a part of the first bolt is arranged inside the frame set, the frame set cannot be folded, and when the first bolt is moved out of the frame set, the frame set can be folded to a storage configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Shih Wei Liu, Wei Chieh Huang, Hsuan Fu Huang
  • Method of processing a treadmill belt and an apparatus for practicing the method
    Publication number: 20150051050
    Abstract: A method for enhancing anti-abrasion of a belt of a treadmill and an apparatus for practicing the method are disclosed herein. As processing the belt, the belt is installed in the apparatus and a driving device of the apparatus can move the belt. A distributing device of the apparatus scatters solid lubricative material on the surface of the belt. As the belt being moved, the lubricative material is melted by a heating device of the apparatus. When the belt is moved to leave the heating device, the melted lubricative material coagulates and engages with the surface of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Ching-Yang Huang
  • Rehabilitation treadmill
    Patent number: 8956268
    Abstract: A rehabilitation treadmill includes a running belt, a plurality of pace sensors mounted to two opposite sides of the running belt, and a control panel. When a user intends to do rehabilitation exercise via the rehabilitation treadmill, the pace sensors can detect the user's footstep to generate and transmitting an activation signal and a stop signal to the control panel and then the control panel can activate or stop the running belt subject to the activation or stop signal. In this way, the user can repeatedly put his or her feet on running belt alternately to effectively have the rehabilitational effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Fu Huang, Ching-Lung Liao
  • Anti-drift mechanism for treadmill
    Patent number: 8951167
    Abstract: An anti-drift mechanism for a treadmill having a chassis, a support frame, and endless belt is mounted between a bottom side of the support frame and a lower half part of the endless belt includes a guide member and a pressing axial member sleeved onto the guide member. The guide member is mounted to the chassis of the treadmill and movable longitudinally with respect to the endless belt in such a way that the pressing axial member can be driven by the guide member to oppress the endless belt so as to increase the pressure applied to the endless belt for the purpose of adjusting the drifting belt back to its normal operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Joong Chenn Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Treadmill
    Patent number: 8944967
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a base, a pair of parallel, spaced rollers rotatably disposed in the base, and an endless belt extending around both rollers, wherein the belt has a width which is large enough to accommodate two treadmill users side-by-side. The two treadmill users can be, for example, two adult people, or an adult person and a dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Bruce Elliot Kramer, Joy Elizabeth Belin
  • Collapsible mechanism for treadmill
    Patent number: 8926479
    Abstract: A collapsible mechanism for a treadmill is composed of a support frame, a stand, and an operational console. The stand includes a frame body, a first positioning assembly, and a second positioning assembly. The frame body has a bottom side pivotably attached to the support frame in such a way that the frame body is collapsible relative to the frame. The first and second positioning assemblies are connected with the frame body and the support frame separately. Each of the first and second positioning assemblies includes a first (second) fastener and a first (second) sheet member. The first and second fasteners are inserted through the first and second sheet members separately. Each of the first and second sheet members includes two first specific positions. The operational console is pivotably attached to a top side of the frame body and collapsible relative to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Nan Chen, Hsuan-Fu Huang
  • Treadmill with integrated walking rehabilitation device
    Patent number: 8920347
    Abstract: A treadmill for providing walking rehabilitation to a rehabilitee is provided. The treadmill includes a base including a belt, a motor interconnected with the belt, and a walking rehabilitation device interconnected with the base. The motor causes the belt to rotate in a first direction. The walking rehabilitation device includes a user engagement structure configured to be removably secured to one or more locations of a rehabilitee's extremities. The walking rehabilitation device further includes a transmission interconnecting the motor and the user engagement structure, the transmission transferring motion from the motor to the rehabilitee via the user engagement structure, allowing the rehabilitee to walk along the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Woodway USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Nicholas A. Oblamski, Robert L. Zimpel, Dane J. Langer, Jose D. Bernal-Ramirez
  • Supporting structure for treadmill
    Patent number: 8920291
    Abstract: A supporting structure for a treadmill includes an outer tube, an inner tube and a spring means. The outer tube has an inner wall and a protrusion. The outer tube at where the protrusion exists has an outer-tube internal diameter r. The protrusion and the inner wall are separated by a vertical distance L. The inner tube is telescoped within the outer tube and has a positioning hole. The inner tube at where the positioning hole exists has an inner-tube external diameter R, wherein (R+L)<r. When the inner tube is parallel to the outer tube and the protrusion is aligned with the positioning hole, the spring means enters the protrusion into the positioning hole. When the inner tube is inclined with respect to the outer tube, the protrusion is disengaged from the positioning hole, allowing the inner tube to move within the accommodating space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Nan Chen, Yi-Cheng Li
  • WALKING TRAINING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140378279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a walking training apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kwang Hun Park, Dong Chan Lee, Ki Hong Lee, Kyung Hwan Lee
  • Component for weight-bearing health equipment system and method of use
    Patent number: 8905899
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a weight-bearing health equipment system for use with a user, the user being within the middle 90th percentile of dimensions of a user class. The weight-bearing health equipment system includes a fitness equipment base having a plate having a periphery and extending from a front end to a back end. The weight-bearing health equipment system further includes a framework connected to the plate including a first pair of elongated members, a second pair of elongated members, and a third pair of elongated members connected to the first and second pair of elongated members. The first pair elongated members are adapted to prevent contact with the user when the user enters, exits, or engages the system. The third pair elongated members are adapted to be outside the ergonomic sweep of the user's arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Hansen Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Dale Scott Hansen
  • Treadmill
    Patent number: 8900101
    Abstract: A treadmill has an endless belt and a housing supporting movement of the endless belt along the housing. The housing has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality vertical channels extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. Posts are vertically movable in the vertical channels. The posts are secured in a selected position in the vertical channels, with an upper portion of a selected length extending above the top surface and, if desired, a lower portion of a selected length extending below the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Anne Stack, Lucien Dnestrianschii, Joseph Marcos, Patricia Dickson
  • Single Belt Omni Directional Treadmill
    Publication number: 20140336010
    Abstract: A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user to walk or run in any direction. A single helically wound belt over a flattened torus is powered by two independent drive systems. The drive systems are controlled by a combination of infrared cameras and a physical harness system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: George Burger
  • Treadmill
    Patent number: 8882640
    Abstract: An improved treadmill includes a pedestal, arm stand, drag wheel, two swinging rods and pedals, a stride regulating mechanism, and two elbow-type drive connecting rods. The arm stand is set vertically onto the pedestal's mounting surface. The drag wheel is pivoted axially onto the pedestal through a vertical framework. A mandrel is set transversely onto the center of the drag wheel. Two swinging rods have the pivotal end pivoted onto the pedestal and located at a spacing on two sides of the drag wheel. Two pedals are separately set onto the swinging ends of two swinging rods. Two elbow-type drive connecting rods are linked separately to the mandrel and two swinging rods of the drag wheel, and the stride regulating mechanism is set between two swinging rods. The treadmill has less driving members, lower manufacturing and assembly cost and better driving performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Yung-Sung Yeh
  • Exercise device with magnetic braking system
    Patent number: 8876668
    Abstract: A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: ICON IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick W. Hendrickson, Greg W. Law, Rodney L. Hammer, Paul C. Ricks, Darren C. Ashby
  • Multi-functional motivating exercise equipment
    Patent number: 8876661
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise machine, whose console has a transformation bearing and can be converted between a central control panel and an exercise workstation, so that the exercise machine can be used not only for intensive exercise but also for moderate exercise while working or entertaining at the same time. The exercise workstation has an arm support and a computer desk for a user to efficiently work with a personal computer free of distractions while doing exercise. The arm support is specially designed to minimize upper body movements. A supporting assembly for the console is specially designed to minimize vibration and shaking during exercise. The equipment can further comprise a force adjustable body support to decrease load by supporting predetermined amount of weight, so that a user can do exercise longer while working with a computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Zhenyu Lu
  • Power generating manually operated treadmill
    Patent number: 8864627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manually operated treadmill adapted to generate electrical power comprising a treadmill frame, a running belt supported upon the treadmill frame and adapted for manual rotation, and an electrical power generator mechanically interconnected to the running belt and adapted to convert the manual rotational motion of the running belt into electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Woodway USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Vance E. Emons, Nicholas Oblamski
  • Portable Universal Gym System
    Publication number: 20140296037
    Abstract: A portable universal gym is compact and easily stowed in a portable case. The framework is designed to breakdown into easily stowable components. When assembled, the framework may be secured to a stable device, such as, by way of example, the trailer hitch of a typical truck or similar vehicle, permitting the system to be used anywhere whether or not rigid and stable support members are available. The universal gym includes an integrated resistance training system. Various exercise implements may be used in connection with the universal gym system in order to increase versatility. These include but are not limited to: a basketball backboard and basket; a treadmill; an exercise bike; a punching bag; a bench for supporting bends, squats and dips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Abdul Majeed Razzaq
  • Step trainer for enhanced performance using rhythmic cues
    Patent number: 8845494
    Abstract: A person's step length and rate may be measured, for example, through sensors that collect spatial and temporal gait parameter data. The measurements are then used to determine the rate of a rhythmic auditory cue to improve the person's gait. For example, a system links sensors to detect step rate and length to an audio cue provided to headphones, while providing the appropriate algorithms to accomplish real time adjustments to the audio cues as needed to better help change the person's step length vs. step rate ratio in a desired direction depending on therapeutic or performance goals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignees: University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
    Inventors: Jill Whitall, Sandra A. McCombe-Waller, Muniswamappa Anjanappa
  • Motorless Treadmill with Large Flywheel
    Publication number: 20140274578
    Abstract: A motorless exercise treadmill has a flywheel of 7 to 10 inches radius, weighing 40 to 60 pounds. The flywheel provides a fluid motion for the belt when the brake system is engaged and smooth transition through increasing or decreasing speeds. Inclination of the treadmill is fixed at 9 to 20 degrees, which accommodates the large size of the flywheel. Handle and other attachments of different designs are provided so the user can exercise in various positions with various resistance levels for developing specific leg, core, arm and other muscles, not normally achievable on a treadmill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Global Fitness Products, LLC
    Inventor: Charles P. Kennedy
  • TREADMILLS WITH ADJUSTABLE DECKS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140274579
    Abstract: A treadmill may comprise a base and a deck comprising a treadbelt. A front of the deck may be rotatably coupled to the base, and the deck may be rotatable between an operating position and a storage position. A front deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a front portion of the deck, and a rear deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a rear portion of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Olson
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DUAL TREAD TREADMILL IMPROVEMENTS
    Publication number: 20140274577
    Abstract: A dual treadle treadmill. The dual treadle treadmill includes a frame, a first treadle, a second treadle, a clutch axle, and a tensioning mechanism. The first treadle and the second treadle are each pivotally coupled with the frame and each have a moving surface. The clutch axle includes an axle, a first driver, and a second driver. The axle is rotatably connected to the frame. The first driver is coupled to the axle by a first clutch. The first clutch transmits torque between the first driver and the axle in response to the first driver rotating in a first direction relative to the axle. The first treadle is connected to the first driver through a first link such that the first driver is rotated in a first direction in response to the first treadle being pivoted in the first direction. The tensioning mechanism maintains a tension on the first link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: David Beard, Kevin Corbalis, Victor Cornejo, Steve Neill, Jeremy Johnson, Jeff Lassegard
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RESISTANCE IN A DUAL TREAD TREADMILL
    Publication number: 20140274576
    Abstract: A dual treadle treadmill. The dual treadle treadmill includes a frame, a first treadle, a second treadle, and a generator. The first treadle and the second treadle are each pivotally coupled with the frame and each have a moving surface. The generator is operably associated with the first treadle such that the generator is driven in response to the first treadle pivoting relative to the frame. Other embodiments of dual treadle treadmills are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: David Beard, Kevin Corbalis, Victor Cornejo, Steve Neill, Jeremy Johnson, Jeff Lassegard
  • UPPER BODY EXERCISE AND FLYWHEEL ENHANCED DUAL DECK TREADMILLS
    Publication number: 20140256513
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame, a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface, and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The first treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame, and the second treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Crawford, Gary D. Piaget, Patrick A. Warner, Brent Christopher
  • TREADMILL
    Publication number: 20140235410
    Abstract: Disclosed is a treadmill which comprises: a main frame; a treadmill belt which is installed inside said main frame, and rotates in connection with the rotation of a support roller through an operation of a driving unit; and a pair of left and right support decks which are placed in an inner space of said treadmill belt, and support said treadmill belt when pressure is applied to an upper surface of said treadmill belt from an upper side, wherein said support decks are installed to move along a guide rail installed in said main frame in connection with the rotation of said treadmill belt and running of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Byung Don Lee
  • Treadmill foldable into a chair
    Patent number: 8801581
    Abstract: A treadmill foldable into a chair includes a treadmill body having a base and a treadmill belt wound around the base, a stand having left and right symmetric support frames, and the bottom of the two support frames being pivotally coupled to the base by a pivot portion, and a meter installed at the top of the stand for adjusting and controlling an exercise status of the treadmill body, such that when the treadmill body is being used, the stand is erected at a front section of the base. The treadmill further includes a backrest installed between the two support frames, such that when the stand is folded towards the rear by using the pivot portion as an axial center, the stand is converted into a chair disposed on the base. The invention provides a two-in-one function and serves as a chair when not being used as a treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: American Motion Fitness Products Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Chen Lai, Jia-Zih Jheng, Chi-Ashen Huang
  • Treadmill
    Patent number: 8801582
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a tread platform having two longitudinal frame bars, a swing unit pivotally mounted at the bottom side of the tread platform, and two inclination angle adjustment blocks. Each inclination angle adjustment block has a core shaft defining an axis line, and a plurality of bearing faces connected to one another and respectively disposed in parallel to the axis line and adapted for selectively supporting the tread platform on the ground. Each bearing face defines with the axis line a respective different vertical distance. The core shafts of the inclination angle adjustment blocks are pivotally coupled to the swing unit to support the inclination angle adjustment blocks at an outer side relative to the longitudinal frame bars of the tread platform. Thus, the treadmill allows manual multi-angle adjustment of the angle of inclination of the tread platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Fu Huang, Shih-Wei Liu
  • TILTING AND FOLDING DEVICE FOR A TREADMILL
    Publication number: 20140221167
    Abstract: A tilting and folding device of a treadmill includes a base and a track bed is pivotably connected to the base by an arm, a support device and an actuator. The arm is pivotably connected between the base and the track bed. The actuator is pivotably connected between the base and a pivotal portion located between the first and second pivotal ends. The support device is pivotably connected to the base and the track bed. When the arm is pivoted about the second pivotal end and driven by the actuator, the front end of the track bed is lifted and stopped after being traveled to a pre-set stroke. When the actuator continuously drives the arm, the rear end of the track bed is supported by the support device and pivoted until the track bed is located upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: STRENGTH MASTER FITNESS TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHU-YAO WU
  • Mobile treadmill
    Patent number: 8794648
    Abstract: A mobile treadmill and a method for powering the mobile treadmill are disclosed. The mobile treadmill includes a trailer, a conveyor, a drive system, and a disconnect. Further, the mobile treadmill is powered by its linear movement on the ground. When the mobile treadmill is moved, wheels on the trailer rotate. The drive system is coupled to one of the wheels and transfers the power from the rotation of the wheel to the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Heron Sales & Marketing Co.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Woelfel, Karl R. Heinze
  • MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140213419
    Abstract: A manually operated treadmill is provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a running belt including a contoured running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run, wherein the running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running belt to rotate about the front shaft and the rear shaft without the rotation of the running belt being generated by a motor, and a one-way bearing assembly configured to prevent rotation of the running surface of the running belt in one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: 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
  • Single belt omni directional treadmill
    Patent number: 8790222
    Abstract: A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user the walk or run in any direction. A single helically wound belt over a flattened torus is powered by two independent drive systems. The drive systems are controlled by a combination of infrared cameras and a physical harness system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: George Burger
  • Gait analysis system
    Patent number: 8790279
    Abstract: A gait analysis system for training or rehabilitation has an endless belt with pressure sensors underneath the belt to sense a person walking on the belt and an analyzing unit for analyzing the gait of the person. The system further includes an image display system with stored data for displaying images to a person using the apparatus training and/or therapy purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Zebris Medical GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Brunner