Gerald D Nelson

US Patent:

6730002, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/967870

Inventors:

Patrick Hald - Park City UT
Gerald Nelson - Colorado Springs CO

Assignee:

Icon IP, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 7100

US Classification:

482 51, 482 54

Abstract:

An improved lift apparatus for use in an exercise device having a support base and a moveable element is disclosed. The moveable element can be selectively raised and lowered relative to the support base by the user during operation of the exercise device. The improved lift apparatus includes: (i) a first lift motor; (ii) a second lift motor; and (iii) a synchronization mechanism for synchronizing the first and second lift motors. A belt safety mechanism for controlling unanticipated movement of the endless belt is also disclosed.

US Patent:

7537549, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Feb 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/788799

Inventors:

Gerald Nelson - Colorado Springs CO, US
Rodney L. Hammer - Lewiston UT, US
Gordon L. Cutler - Providence UT, US
Kurt Finlayson - Wellsville UT, US
William T. Dalebout - North Logan UT, US

Assignee:

Icon IP, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 22/02

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

An improved lift apparatus for use in a treadmill having a support base and a treadbase is disclosed. The lift apparatus includes a lift motor assembly linked to the support base and to a cam. The first cam can be attached to a torsion bar linked to the support base. An incline link bar is linked to the first cam and to the treadbase. The force generated by the motor assembly is efficiently translated from the cam to the treadbase, thereby inclining the treadbase.

US Patent:

7601105, Oct 13, 2009

Filed:

Jul 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/178715

Inventors:

Richard Allen Compton - Colorado Springs CO, US
Gerald Daines Nelson - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

ICON IP, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 21/062

US Classification:

482103, 482138

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus includes a support structure having a base portion, the support structure housing a resistance assembly (e. g. , including a weight stack). At least one arm assembly is mounted to the support structure. Each of the one or more arm assemblies includes: (i) an elongate member, and (ii) a mounting bracket assembly. The mounting bracket assembly is pivotally mounted to the elongate member and also pivotally mounted to the support structure at a location spaced apart from the base portion of the support structure. One pivot mount allows the elongate member to pivot up and down, while the other pivot mount allows the mounting bracket assembly (and thus the arm assembly) to pivot in and out (i. e. , laterally). At least one cable extends from the resistance assembly to the at least one arm assembly.

US Patent:

20040171465, Sep 2, 2004

Filed:

Mar 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/795731

Inventors:

Patrick Hald - Colorado Springs CO, US
Gerald Nelson - Colorado Springs CO, US

International Classification:

A63B022/02
A63B015/02
A63B071/00

US Classification:

482/054000

Abstract:

An improved lift apparatus for use in an exercise device having a support base and a moveable element is disclosed. The moveable element can be selectively raised and lowered relative to the support base by the user during operation of the exercise device. The improved lift apparatus includes: (i) a first lift motor; (ii) a second lift motor; and (iii) a synchronization mechanism for synchronizing the first and second lift motors. A belt safety mechanism for controlling unanticipated movement of the endless belt is also disclosed.