Coordinated Weight Selection

• US 20170266503A1
• Filed: 03/16/2017
• Published: 09/21/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: IFIT Incorporated (Amynta Agency, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness Incorporated (HF HOLDINGS INC)
• Inventors: Watterson, Scott R., Dalebout, William T.
• Granted Patent: US 10,293,211 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0093 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/065 Visualisation of specific exercise parameters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/072 Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like , e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0724 Bar-bells; Hand bars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0726 Dumb bells, i.e. with a central bar to be held by a single hand, and with weights at the ends
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/075 with variable weights , e.g. weight systems with weight selecting means for bar-bells or dumb-bells
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0023 the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0048 with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0076 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0076 Rowing machines for conditioning the cardio-vascular system seats moving during exercise A63B22/0087; training appliances for rowing or sculling on boats A63B69/06
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0242 with speed variation
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0664 performing an elliptic movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/17 Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/20 Distances or displacements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/51 Force
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/58 Measurement of force related parameters by electric or magnetic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/805 : Optical or opto-electronic sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/807 : Photo cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 : with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 : Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/68 : with article holders
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/74 : with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/01 : User's weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 : heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/062 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 : Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0075 : Means for generating exercise programs or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 : Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0057 : Means for physically limiting movements of body parts A63B23/0211 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0036 : Accessories for stowing, putting away or transporting exercise apparatus or sports equipment A63B47/00, A63B55/00, A63B60/56 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0686 : Timers, rhythm indicators or pacing apparatus using electric or electronic means

Abstract

A free weight assembly includes a cradle, an aerobic exercise element that is movable with respect to the cradle during the performance of an exercise, at least one free weight removable from the cradle, an input in communication with a processor that determines a time to instruct a user to remove the free weight, and an indicator that activates when the time to remove the free weight arrives.

Claims

1. A free weight assembly, comprising:

a cradle;

an aerobic exercise element that is movable with respect to the cradle during the performance of an exercise;

a free weight removable from the cradle;

an input in communication with a processor that determines a time to instruct a user to remove the free weight; and

an indicator that activates when the time to remove the free weight arrives.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator is incorporated into the free weight.

3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator is incorporated into the cradle.

4. The assembly of claim 1, further including:

an adjustable dumbbell connected to the free weight;

wherein the indicator is incorporated into the adjustable dumbbell.

5. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the adjustable dumbbell selects a weight amount for the user to lift before the time arrives.

6. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator also indicates a weight amount to lift.

7. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator includes a light that illuminates when the time arrives.

8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator includes a speaker that broadcasts audio commands to remove the free weight when the time arrives.

9. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the free weight assembly is incorporated into a treadmill and the aerobic exercise element is a tread belt.

10. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator is coordinated with an exercise program.

11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the exercise program includes an anaerobic portion and an aerobic portion.

12. The assembly of claim 1, further including a second indicator that instructs the user to perform a specific exercise with the free weight.

13. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator is a display.

14. The assembly of claim 1, further including a transmitter in communication with the input.

15. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the transmitter is in communication with an activity tracker.

17. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the adjustable dumbbell selects a weight amount for the user to lift before the time arrives.

18. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the indicator includes a light that illuminates when the time arrives.

19. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the free weight assembly is incorporated into a treadmill.

16. A free weight assembly, comprising:

a cradle;

an aerobic exercise element that is movable with respect to the cradle during the performance of an exercise;

a free weight removable from the cradle;

an input in communication with a processor that determines a time to instruct a user to remove the free weight;

an adjustable dumbbell connected to the free weight;

an indicator that activates when the time to remove the free weight arrives; and

a transmitter in communication with the input and an activity tracker.

20. An exercise apparatus;

comprising;

a treadmill;

a free weight assembly incorporated into the treadmill, the free weight assembly including;

a cradle;

a free weight removable from the cradle;

an input in communication with a processor that determines a time to instruct a user to remove the free weight;

an adjustable dumbbell connected to the free weight;

the adjustable dumbbell selects a weight amount for the user to lift before the time arrives;

a light that illuminates when the time to remove the free weight arrives; and

a transmitter in communication with the input and an activity tracker.