Rick W Hendrickson

US Patent:

6350218, Feb 26, 2002

Filed:

Dec 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/470605

Inventors:

William T. Dalebout - Logan UT
Rodney Hammer - Lewiston UT
Rick Hendrickson - Logan UT

Assignee:

Icon Health Fitness, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 2200

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

A fold-out treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is attached to a stationary base. The deck has a front end, a rear end, and a continuous belt rotatably mounted thereon. The rear end of the deck is moveably attached to the base so as to enable the deck to be selectively rotated between an operational position in which the deck is positioned for operation by a user positioned thereon and a storage position in which the deck is positioned proximate to the handrail. The treadmill also includes a collapsible handrail that has a rear end attached to the deck and an opposing front end projecting above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position. The handrail is configured such that when the deck is moved between the operational position and the storage position the handrail does not extend beyond the rear end of the base. The treadmill also includes a fold-out assembly movably connecting the rear end of the handrail to the deck so as to enable the front end of the handrail to project above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position and to automatically collapse into a compact storage configuration when the deck is rotated into the storage position. The fold-out assembly is configured such that the handrail is repositioned by a combination of pivotal movement and linear translation relative to the deck as the deck is selectively rotated from the storage position into the operational position.

US Patent:

7192388, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/083453

Inventors:

William T. Dalebout - North Logan UT, US
Rodney Hammer - Lewiston UT, US
Rick Hendrickson - Logan UT, US

Assignee:

Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 22/00
A63B 21/00

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

A fold-out treadmill includes a deck having a rear portion mounted on a base so as to be selectively rotatable between an operational position in which the deck is positioned for operation by a user positioned thereon and a storage position in which the deck is positioned proximate to the handrail. The fold-out treadmill includes a fold-out assembly configured to allow the handrail to rotate into a storage configuration when the deck is rotated from the operational position into the storage position which comprises a leg and an elongated support. The fold-out treadmill includes a mechanism that is configured to vary the inclination of the deck relative to a support surface while the deck is in the operational position and to automatically move the deck between the operational position to the storage position.

US Patent:

7628737, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Aug 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/916687

Inventors:

Rodney C. Kowallis - Providence UT, US
Darren C. Ashby - Richmond UT, US
Robert D. Ashby - Collinston UT, US
James Boyd Gerber - Hyrum UT, US
Chad J. Earl - Logan UT, US
Rick W. Hendrickson - River Heights UT, US

Assignee:

Icon IP, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 21/06

US Classification:

482 94, 482 1

Abstract:

An exercise repetition sensor comprises an electricity generator, such as an electricity generator, which is coupled to an exercise system, where the electricity generator is capable of sensing exercise movements of any size or intensity on the exercise system. The electricity generator can be based on a number of electrical, magnetic, or optical sensing principles. For example, an electricity generator comprising an electricity generator includes a spindle that is coupled to one or more parts that move in proportion to an applied force. The voltage-generator generates an electrical current as the spindle moves, and sends the electrical current to an electronic display interface. In one embodiment, the voltage-generator sends a positive direct current through one of two circuit wires to the electronic console, such that the electronic console can immediately identify that the user has performed an exercise repetition.

US Patent:

7862483, Jan 4, 2011

Filed:

Dec 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/340407

Inventors:

Rick W. Hendrickson - River Heights UT, US
Greg W. Law - Smithfield UT, US
Rodney L. Hammer - Lewiston UT, US
Paul C. Ricks - Petersboro UT, US
Darren C. Ashby - Richmond UT, US

Assignee:

ICON IP, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 22/02

US Classification:

482 54, 482 52

Abstract:

A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force.

US Patent:

20110152039, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/975682

Inventors:

Rick W. Hendrickson - River Heights UT, US
Greg W. Law - Smithfield UT, US
Rodney L. Hammer - Lewiston UT, US
Paul C. Ricks - Petersboro UT, US
Darren C. Ashby - Richmond UT, US

Assignee:

ICON IP, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 22/02
A63B 22/00

US Classification:

482 54, 482 51

Abstract:

A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force.

US Patent:

20130017929, Jan 17, 2013

Filed:

Jul 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/544920

Inventors:

Rick Hendrickson - River Heights UT, US
Greg Law - Smithfield UT, US

Assignee:

ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 22/02
F16H 19/02

US Classification:

482 54, 74 8935

Abstract:

A telescoping extension device includes a lead cylinder having a bore extending at least partially therethrough with at least a portion of the bore being threaded and a first lead screw disposed at least partially within the bore of the lead cylinder with at least a portion of an outer surface of the first lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the lead cylinder. A second lead screw is disposed at least partially within the bore of the first lead screw with at least a portion of an outer surface of the second lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the first lead screw.

US Patent:

60333472, Mar 7, 2000

Filed:

Jan 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/231208

Inventors:

William T. Dalebout - Logan UT
Rodney Hammer - Richmond UT
Rick Hendrickson - Logan UT

Assignee:

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 2202

US Classification:

482 54

Abstract:

A foldable treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is hingedly attached to a stationary base. The deck can be selectively rotated between an operational position, wherein the deck is substantially level, and a storage position, wherein the front end of the deck is lifted so that the deck is substantially upright. The treadmill also includes a handrail that is movably attached to the deck. The handrail has a first end attached to the base and an opposing second end projecting above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position. The handrail is configured to automatically collapse into substantial alignment with the deck when the deck is rotated into the storage position. The deck and the handrail are configured such that the treadmill can be selectively stored against a wall and the deck selectively rotated from the storage position to the operational position causing the handrail to also move without either the deck or handrail contacting the wall. The deck selectively rotates into an operational position in which the handrail extends toward the front of the deck thereby allowing the user to face away from the wall.

US Patent:

58998349, May 4, 1999

Filed:

Oct 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/959237

Inventors:

William T. Dalebout - Logan UT
Rodney Hammer - Richmond UT
Rick Hendrickson - Logan UT

Assignee:

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A63B 2202

US Classification:

482 54

Abstract:

A foldable treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is hingedly attached to a stationary base. The deck can be selectively rotated between an operational position, wherein the deck is substantially level, and a storage position, wherein the front end of the deck is lifted so that the deck is substantially upright. The treadmill also includes a handrail that is movably attached to the deck. The handrail has a first end attached to the base and an opposing second end projecting above the front end of the deck when the deck is in the operational position. The handrail is configured to automatically collapse into substantial alignment with the deck when the deck is rotated into the storage position. The deck and the handrail are configured such that the treadmill can be selectively stored against a wall and the deck selectively rotated from the storage position to the operational position causing the handrail to also move without either the deck or handrail contacting the wall. The deck selectively rotates into an operational position in which the handrail extends toward the front of the deck thereby allowing the user to face away from the wall.