Kenneth G Lantz

US Patent:

6436008, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Nov 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/723702

Inventors:

Richard E. Skowronski - Elk Grove Village IL
Kenneth F. Lantz - Oak Park IL
Tomas F. Leon - late of Chicago IL
Donald James Alexander - Milwaukee WI
George Kolomayets - Chicago IL
Vincent C. Adams - Buffalo Grove IL
Eugene B. Szymczak - Glen Ellyn IL
Edward W. Minnich - Palatine IL
Wade K. Totzke - Algonquin IL

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

A63B 2200

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

US Patent:

6443875, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

Aug 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/651248

Inventors:

Young-Chul Kim - Hickory Hills IL
Kenneth F. Lantz - Poquoson VA
Robert J. Sutkowski - Naperville IL

Assignee:

Brunswich Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

A63B 2202

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

A motor control for exercise treadmill having an AC motor is disclosed which includes various features to enhance operation of the treadmill. These features include a motor control that can vary by shifting or staggering the phases of drive signals applied to the motor in order to reduce treadmill frame vibration. The features also include having the motor controller increase the slip of the motor to improve low speed operation of the motor and to increase the amperage of the drive signals when the motor is operating at a given speed in order to maintain that speed. In addition, a power factor control circuit can be used to increase the efficiency of the motor.

US Patent:

6626803, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Aug 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/651249

Inventors:

Gary E. Oglesby - Manhattan IL
James B. Fox - Elk Grove Village IL
John Danile - Algonquin IL
Robert D. Kohan - Naperville IL
Christopher E. Clawson - Palatine IL
Kenneth F. Lantz - Poquoson VA
Daniel R. Wille - St. Louis Park MN
Timothy J. Porth - Bloomington MN

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

A63B 2200

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the users heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data.

US Patent:

6783482, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Sep 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/944142

Inventors:

Gary E. Oglesby - Manhattan IL
James B. Fox - Elk Grove Village IL
John Danile - Algonquin IL
Robert D. Kohan - Naperville IL
Christopher E. Clawson - Palatine IL
Kenneth F. Lantz - Poquoson VA
Daniel R. Wille - St. Louis Park MN
Timothy J. Porth - Bloomington MN

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

A63B 2200

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the users heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.

US Patent:

6923746, Aug 2, 2005

Filed:

Dec 6, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/455959

Inventors:

Richard E. Skowronski - Elk Grove Village IL, US
Kenneth F. Lantz - Oak Park IL, US
Jose A. Leon - Chicago IL, US
Donald James Alexander - Milwaukee WI, US
George Kolomayets - Chicago IL, US
Vincent C. Adams - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Eugene B. Szymczak - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Edward W. Minnich - Palatine IL, US
Wade K. Totzke - Algonquin IL, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

A63B022/00

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

US Patent:

7115076, Oct 3, 2006

Filed:

Aug 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/929278

Inventors:

Gary E. Oglesby - Manhattan IL, US
James B. Fox - Elk Grove Village IL, US
John Danile - Algonquin IL, US
Robert D. Kohan - Naperville IL, US
Christopher E. Clawson - Palatine IL, US
Kenneth F. Lantz - Poquoson VA, US
Daniel R. Willie - St. Louis Park MN, US
Timothy J. Porth - Bloomington MN, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

A63B 21/00
A63B 22/00

US Classification:

482 54, 482 8, 482 9, 482900

Abstract:

A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.

US Patent:

7846070, Dec 7, 2010

Filed:

Mar 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/716942

Inventors:

Gary E. Oglesby - Manhattan IL, US
James B. Fox - Elk Grove Village IL, US
John Danile - Algonquin IL, US
Robert D. Kohan - Naperville IL, US
Christopher E. Clawson - Palatine IL, US
Kenneth F. Lantz - Poquoson VA, US
Daniel R. Wille - St. Louis Park MN, US
Timothy J. Porth - Bloomington MN, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

A63B 22/00

US Classification:

482 51, 482 8, 482 54

Abstract:

A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.

US Patent:

20060160667, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Mar 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/368713

Inventors:

Gary Oglesby - Manhattan IL, US
Emil Golen - Barrington IL, US
James Fox - Elk Grove Villiage IL, US
John Danile - Algonquin IL, US
Robert Kohan - Naperville IL, US
Christopher Clawson - Palatine IL, US
Kenneth Lantz - Poquoson VA, US
Daniel Wille - St. Louis Park MN, US
Timothy Porth - Bloomington MN, US

International Classification:

A63B 22/02

US Classification:

482054000

Abstract:

A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for storing treadmill configuration, and operational and maintenance data. Another included feature is the ability to display the amount of time a user spends in a heart rate zone.

Author:

Kenneth Lantz

ISBN #:

0313303843

Author:

Kenneth Lantz

ISBN #:

0810110946

Author:

Kenneth Lantz

ISBN #:

0810111012

Author:

Kenneth Lantz

ISBN #:

0810115166

Author:

Kenneth Lantz

ISBN #:

0810115174

Author:

Kenneth Lantz

ISBN #:

0816187010

Author:

Kenneth E. Lantz

ISBN #:

0835958973