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`EXHIBIT A
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`EXHIBIT A
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`( 12 ) United States Patent
`Watterson et al .
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`( 10 ) Patent No .: US 10,864,407 B2
`( 45 ) Date of Patent :
`Dec. 15 , 2020
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`US010864407B2
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`( * ) Notice :
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`( 54 ) COORDINATED WEIGHT SELECTION
`( 71 ) Applicant : ICON Health & Fitness , Inc. , Logan ,
`UT ( US )
`( 72 ) Inventors : Scott R. Watterson , Providence , UT
`( US ) ; William T. Dalebout , North
`Logan , UT ( US )
`( 73 ) Assignee : ICON HEALTH & FITNESS , INC . ,
`Logan , UT ( US )
`Subject to any disclaimer , the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154 ( b ) by 29 days .
`( 21 ) Appl . No .: 16 / 299,668
`( 22 ) Filed :
`Mar. 12 , 2019
`( 65 )
`Prior Publication Data
`Jul . 11 , 2019
`US 2019/0209893 A1
`Related U.S. Application Data
`Continuation of application No. 15 / 461,040 , filed on
`Mar. 16 , 2017 , now Pat . No. 10,293,211 .
`( Continued )
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`( 63 )
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`24/0062 , A63B 24/0075 ; A63B 71/0622 ;
`A63B 71/0686 ; A63B 2220/51 ; A63B
`21/0724 ; A63B 69/0057 ; A63B 2220/20 ;
`A63B 22/0048 ; A63B 22/0076 ; A63B
`2024/0093 ; A63B 2071/063 ; A63B
`2071/065 ;
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`( Continued )
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`CN
`KR
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`1,919,627 A
`2,017,885 A
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`10/1935 Atcheson
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`100829774
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`Primary Examiner — Sundhara M Ganesan
`( 74 ) Attorney , Agent , or Firm — Maschoff Brennan
`( 57 )
`ABSTRACT
`A free weight assembly includes a cradle , an aerobic exer
`cise 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 .
`20 Claims , 7 Drawing Sheets
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`Int . Cl .
`A63B 24/00
`A63B 71/00
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`U.S. Cl .
`CPC
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`( 51 )
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`( 52 )
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`( 58 )
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`( 2006.01 )
`( 2006.01 )
`( Continued )
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`A63B 24/0087 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 21/072
`( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 21/075 ( 2013.01 ) ;
`( Continued )
`Field of Classification Search
`CPC
`A63B 24/0087 ; A63B 71/0036 ; A63B
`21/072 ; A63B 22/0242 ; A63B 21/0726 ;
`A63B 21/075 ; A63B 22/02 , A63B
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`( 60 ) Provisional application No. 62 / 310,503 , filed on Mar.
`18 , 2016 .
`( 51 ) Int . Ci .
`A63B 21/072
`A63B 22/02
`A63B 21/075
`A63B 71/06
`A63B 69/00
`A63B 22/00
`A63B 22/06
`( 52 ) U.S. Ci .
`CPC
`
`( 2006.01 )
`( 2006.01 )
`( 2006.01 )
`( 2006.01 )
`( 2006.01 )
`( 2006.01 )
`( 2006.01 )
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`A63B 21/0726 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 22/02
`( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 22/0242 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B
`24/0062 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 24/0075 ( 2013.01 ) ;
`A63B 71/0036 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 71/0622
`( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 71/0686 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B
`21/0724 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 22/0023 ( 2013.01 ) ;
`A63B 22/0048 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 22/0076
`( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 22/0605 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B
`22/0664 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 69/0057 ( 2013.01 ) ;
`A63B 2024/0093 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2071/063
`( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2071/065 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B
`2071/0625 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2220/17
`( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2220/20 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B
`2220/30 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2220/51 ( 2013.01 ) ;
`A63B 2220/58 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2220/805
`( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2220/807 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B
`2225/20 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2225/50 ( 2013.01 ) ;
`A63B 2225/68 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2225/74
`( 2020.08 ) ; A63B 2230/01 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B
`2230/06 ( 2013.01 ) ; A63B 2230/062 ( 2013.01 )
`( 58 ) Field of Classification Search
`CPC
`A63B 22/0023 ; A63B 2230/01 ; A63B
`2225/20 ; A63B 2220/807 , A63B 2220/58 ;
`A63B 2225/68 ; A63B 2225/50 ; A63B
`2220/30 ; A63B 2220/805 ; A63B
`2230/062 , A63B 22/0605 ; A63B 2207/02 ;
`A63B 22/0664 ; A63B 2230/06 ; A63B
`2220/17 ; A63B 2071/0625
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`COORDINATED WEIGHT SELECTION
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`an aerobic exercise element that is movable with respect to
`the cradle during the performance of an exercise , an input in
`RELATED APPLICATIONS
`communication with a processor that determines a time to
`instruct a user to remove the free weight , and an indicator
`This application is a continuation of U.S. patent applica- 5 that activates when the time to remove the free weight
`tion Ser . No. 15 / 461,040 filed Mar. 16 , 2017 , which claims
`arrives .
`priority to U.S. Patent Application Ser . No. 62 / 310,503 filed
`The indicator may be incorporated into the free weight .
`on Mar. 18 , 2016 , which applications are herein incorpo
`The indicator may be incorporated into the cradle .
`rated by reference for all that they disclose .
`The assembly may include an adjustable dumbbell con
`nected to the free weight where the indicator is incorporated
`BACKGROUND
`into the adjustable dumbbell .
`The adjustable dumbbell may select a weight amount for
`While numerous exercise activities exist that one may
`participate in , exercise may be broadly broken into the
`the user to lift before the time arrives .
`categories of aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise . Aero
`The indicator may also indicate a weight amount to lift .
`bic exercise generally refers to activities that substantially 15
`The indicator may include a light that illuminates when
`increase the heart rate and respiration of the exerciser for an
`the time arrives .
`extended period of time . This type of exercise is generally
`The indicator may include a speaker that broadcasts audio
`directed to enhancing cardiovascular performance . These
`exercises usually include low or moderate resistance to the
`commands to remove the free weight when the time arrives .
`movement of the individual . For example , aerobic exercise 20
`The free weight assembly may be incorporated into a
`includes activities such as walking , running , jogging , swim-
`treadmill .
`ming , or bicycling for extended distances and extended
`The indicator may be coordinated with an exercise pro
`periods of time .
`gram .
`Anaerobic exercise generally refers to exercise that
`The exercise program may include an anaerobic portion
`strengthens skeletal muscles and usually involves the flexing 25 and an aerobic portion .
`or contraction of targeted muscles through significant exer
`The assembly may include a second indicator that
`tion during a relatively short period of time and / or through
`instructs the user to perform a specific exercise with the at
`a relatively small number of repetitions . For example ,
`least one free weight .
`anaerobic exercise includes activities such as weight train
`The indicator may include a display .
`ing , push - ups , sit - ups , pull - ups , or a series of short sprints .
`The assembly may include a transmitter in communica
`To build skeletal muscle , a muscle group is contracted
`tion with the input .
`against resistance . The contraction of some muscle groups
`produces a pushing motion , while the contraction of other
`The transmitter may be in communication with an activity
`muscle groups produces a pulling motion . One type of
`tracker .
`exercise device that provides resistance to user's muscle
`In one embodiment , a free weight assembly includes a
`contraction is a dumbbell . A dumbbell often includes a 35 cradle , at least one free weight removable from the cradle ,
`handle and weights at either end of the handle . In some
`an aerobic exercise element that is movable with respect to
`cases , the weights are permanently affixed to the handle .
`the cradle during the performance of an exercise , an input in
`Other types of dumbbells are adjustable where the weights
`communication with a processor that determines a time to
`can be removed and / or added to allow the user to adjust the
`instruct a user to remove the free weight , an adjustable
`40 dumbbell connected to the free weight , an indicator that
`amount of weight on the dumbbell .
`One type of dumbbell is disclosed in U.S. Pat . No.
`activates when the time to remove the free weight arrives ,
`7,172,536 issued to Wei Ming Liu . In this reference , an
`and a transmitter in communication with the input and an
`adjustable dumbbell includes a number of weights each
`activity tracker .
`having a slot to receive end portions of a bar , and a number
`The adjustable dumbbell may select a weight amount for
`of latch rods slidably engaged in the weights and each 45 the user to lift before the time arrives .
`having an inner end engageable into the slots of the weights
`The indicator may include a light that illuminates when
`and engageable with the bar , to anchor and latch a selected
`the time arrives .
`number of the weights to the bar , and to allow the selected
`The free weight assembly may be incorporated into a
`weights to be moved in concert with the bar . The weights
`treadmill .
`each have a spring member to bias and force the inner end 50
`In one embodiment , an exercise apparatus includes a
`of the latch rod to engage with and to latch the weights to the
`treadmill , a free weight assembly incorporated into the
`bar . The weights each include a panel having an orifice to
`treadmill . The free weight assembly includes a cradle , at
`slidably receive the latch rod , and to anchor the latch rod to
`least one free weight removable from the cradle , an input in
`the panel when the catch of the knob is rotated relative to the
`communication with a processor that determines a time to
`panel . Other types of dumbbells are described in U.S. Pat . 55 instruct a user to remove the free weight , an adjustable
`No.6,500,101 issued to James Chen , U.S. Patent Publication
`dumbbell connected to the free weight , the adjustable dumb
`No. 2004/0005968 issued to Douglas A. Crawford , et al . ,
`bell selects a weight amount for the user to lift before the
`U.S. Patent Publication No. 2012/0115689 issued to William
`time arrives , a light that illuminates when the time to remove
`Dalebout , et al . , and WIPO International Publication No.
`the free weight arrives , and a transmitter in communication
`WO / 1994 / 017862 issued to Carl K. Towley . Each of these 60 with the input and an activity tracker .
`documents are herein incorporated by reference for all that
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`they contain .
`The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodi
`65 ments of the present apparatus and are a part of the speci
`fication . The illustrated embodiments are merely examples
`of the present apparatus and do not limit the scope thereof .
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`SUMMARY
`In one embodiment , a free weight assembly includes a
`cradle , at least one free weight removable from the cradle ,
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`also incorporated into the treadmill 200. In this example , the
`FIG . 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example of a
`free weight cradle 206 includes just a single tier and supports
`treadmill in accordance with the present disclosure .
`an adjustable dumbbell 208 .
`FIG . 2 illustrates a perspective view of an example of a
`A weight scale 210 is incorporated into the deck 202 at a
`treadmill in accordance with the present disclosure .
`FIG . 3 illustrates a perspective view of an example of an 5 front end 212 of the treadmill 200. In this example , the
`adjustable dumbbell and a cradle in accordance with the
`weight scale 210 is positioned over the motor that drives the
`present disclosure .
`first pulley and therefore drives the tread belt 204. As a user
`FIG . 4 illustrates a perspective view of an example of an
`stands on the weight scale 210 , the weight of the user can be
`adjustable dumbbell and a cradle in accordance with the
`presented in the console 214 , in a display incorporated into
`10 the weight scale 210 , to a mobile device or other computing
`present disclosure .
`FIG . 5 illustrates a perspective view of an example of an
`device in communication with the weight scale , or combi
`adjustable dumbbell and a cradle in accordance with the
`nations thereof . Additionally , when the user lifts the free
`weights off of the cradle 206 , the weight scale measures the
`present disclosure .
`FIG . 6 illustrates a perspective view of an example of an
`combined weight of the user and the free weights . In some
`adjustable dumbbell and a cradle in accordance with the 15 cases , the fluctuation of the weight scale's measurements
`that occur as the user performs an anaerobic exercise with
`present disclosure .
`FIG . 7 depicts an example of a display incorporated into
`the free weights is used by the repetition counter to deter
`mine how many lifts the user has performed .
`a free weight assembly .
`Throughout the drawings , identical reference numbers
`FIG . 3 depicts an adjustable dumbbell 300. In this
`designate similar , but not necessarily identical , elements .
`20 example , the adjustable dumbbell is positioned in a cradle
`302. The cradle 302 includes an indicator 304 that commu
`nicates to the user that it is time to pick up the adjustable
`DETAILED DESCRIPTION
`dumbbell 300. In this example , the indicator 304 includes a
`light . In this example , the light can illuminate when the
`For purposes of this disclosure , the term “ aligned ” means
`parallel , substantially parallel , or forming an angle of less 25 proper amount of weight has been mechanically connected
`than 35.0 degrees . For purposes of this disclosure , the term
`to the handle 306 of the adjustable dumbbell . For example ,
`“ transverse ” means perpendicular , substantially perpendicu-
`the free weights positioned in the cradle and / or free weight
`lar , or forming an angle between 55.0 and 125.0 degrees .
`cradle may include a fixed dumbbell , a kettle weight , a bar
`Also , for purposes of this disclosure , the term “ length ”
`bell , another type of weight , or combinations thereof . The
`means the longest dimension of an object . Also , for purposes 30 indicator 304 may indicate to the user when it is time to pick
`of this disclosure , the term " width ” means the dimension of
`up the free weight . In some cases , multiple indicators are
`an object from side to side . For the purposes of this
`incorporated into a cradle and are associated with a different
`disclosure , the term “ above ” generally means superjacent ,
`weight amo
`For example , the cradle may include a
`substantially superjacent , or higher than another object
`position for a 10 pound free weight , a 15 pound free weight ,
`although not directly overlying the object . Further , for 35 and 20 pound free weight . A first indicator may correspond
`purposes of this disclosure , the term " mechanical commu-
`to the 10 pound weight , a second indicator may correspond
`nication ” generally refers to components being in direct
`to the 15 pound weight , and a third indicator may correspond
`physical contact with each other or being in indirect physical
`with the 20 pound weight . When it is time for the user to use
`contact with each other where movement of one component
`the 10 pound weight , the light of the first indicator may
`affect the position of the other .
`40 illuminate . Likewise , when it is time for the user to use the
`FIG . 1 depicts an example of a treadmill 100 having a
`20 pound weight , the light of the third indicator may
`deck 102 with a first pulley disposed in a first portion of the
`illuminate .
`deck 102 and a second pulley incorporated into a second
`In other examples , the free weight is another type of
`portion of the deck 102. A tread belt 104 surrounds the first
`weight other than an adjustable dumbbell . The cradle may be
`pulley and the second pulley . A motor 105 is in mechanical 45 any appropriate type of cradle . In some examples , the cradle
`communication with either the first pulley or the second
`includes a recess that is sized to the dimensions of the free
`pulley . A cover 106 is superjacent the motor 105. A repeti-
`weight intended to be located into that spot in the cradle . In
`tion counter 110 is also incorporated into the treadmill . The
`other examples , the cradle may include a shelf that can
`treadmill 100 includes an upright portion 112 that supports
`accommodate free weight