EP3691758A4 - Exercise machine with pancake motor - Google Patents

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EP3691758A4
EP3691758A4 EP18864878.6A EP18864878A EP3691758A4 EP 3691758 A4 EP3691758 A4 EP 3691758A4 EP 18864878 A EP18864878 A EP 18864878A EP 3691758 A4 EP3691758 A4 EP 3691758A4
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exercise machine
pancake motor
pancake
motor
exercise
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EP3691758A2 (en
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Aly E. Orady
Michael Valente
Darryl Weatherspoon
Bret G. Stott
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Tonal Systems Inc
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Tonal Systems Inc
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Priority claimed from US15/722,719 external-priority patent/US10335626B2/en
Priority claimed from US15/722,761 external-priority patent/US10589163B2/en
Priority claimed from US15/722,745 external-priority patent/US10486015B2/en
Priority claimed from US15/722,739 external-priority patent/US10617903B2/en
Application filed by Tonal Systems Inc filed Critical Tonal Systems Inc
Publication of EP3691758A2 publication Critical patent/EP3691758A2/en
Publication of EP3691758A4 publication Critical patent/EP3691758A4/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63B21/0058—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using motors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B21/153—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains wound-up and unwound during exercise, e.g. from a reel
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
    • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
    • A63B21/154—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains using special pulley-assemblies
    • A63B21/156—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains using special pulley-assemblies the position of the pulleys being variable, e.g. for different exercises
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B2220/80—Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor
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  • Control Of Electric Motors In General (AREA)
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EP18864878.6A 2017-10-02 2018-09-24 Exercise machine with pancake motor Pending EP3691758A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US15/722,719 US10335626B2 (en) 2017-10-02 2017-10-02 Exercise machine with pancake motor
US15/722,761 US10589163B2 (en) 2017-10-02 2017-10-02 Exercise machine safety enhancements
US15/722,745 US10486015B2 (en) 2017-10-02 2017-10-02 Exercise machine enhancements
US15/722,739 US10617903B2 (en) 2017-10-02 2017-10-02 Exercise machine differential
PCT/US2018/052436 WO2019070436A2 (en) 2017-10-02 2018-09-24 Exercise machine with pancake motor

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EP3691758A2 EP3691758A2 (en) 2020-08-12
EP3691758A4 true EP3691758A4 (en) 2021-06-16

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WO2016171799A1 (en) * 2015-04-21 2016-10-27 Rethink Motion Inc. Series elastic motorized exercise machine
WO2018022465A1 (en) * 2016-07-25 2018-02-01 Ript Labs, Inc. Digital strength training

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