Eugene K Szymczak

6436008, Aug 20, 2002

Nov 28, 2000

09/723702

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

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

A63B 2200

482 54, 482 51

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.

6923746, Aug 2, 2005

Dec 6, 1999

09/455959

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

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

A63B022/00

482 54, 482 51

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.

54336791, Jul 18, 1995

Nov 5, 1993

8/148605

Eugene B. Szymczak - Glen Ellyn IL
Vincent C. Adams - Buffalo Grove IL
Kenneth E. Lantz - Oak Park IL

Life Fitness - Franklin Park IL

A63B 2202

482 54

An exercise treadmill is disclosed which includes means for lubricating the endless belt treadmill components. In each embodiment, a lubricant is applied to either the inner surface of the treadmill belt or to the treadmill support deck, thereby reducing the treadmill belt to support deck friction. The applied lubricants can be either solid aerosol or liquid in form, and can be dispersed as a function of treadmill operating time, treadmill belt distance traversed or in response to a measured parameter indicative of belt to deck friction. Additionally, methods are disclosed for lubricating treadmills to reduce belt to deck friction.

55992595, Feb 4, 1997

Nov 13, 1995

8/556629

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

Life Fitness - Franklin Park IL

A63B 2202

482 54

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.

54843626, Jan 16, 1996

Jun 3, 1994

8/254030

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

Life Fitness - Franklin Park IL

A63B 2202

482 54

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.

53822072, Jan 17, 1995

Apr 17, 1991

7/686906

Richard E. Skowronski - Elk Grove Village IL
Kenneth F. Lantz - Oak Park IL
Tomas F. Leon - Chicago IL
Donald J. Alexander - Milwaukee WI
George Kolomayets - Chicago IL
Vincent C. Adams - Buffalo Grove IL
Eugene B. Szymczak - Glen Ellyn IL

Life Fitness - Franklin Park IL

A63B 2202

482 54

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.

60959517, Aug 1, 2000

May 7, 1998

9/073400

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

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

A63B 2202

482 54

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.

57528977, May 19, 1998

Dec 18, 1995

8/574366

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

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

A63B 2202

482 54

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.