IP Library Granted Patent US 11,484,744
Granted Patent B2
US 11,484,744 · App. 16/811,428 · Granted Nov 1, 2022

Exercise machine with lockable translatable mount

Inventors: Aly E. Orady (San Francisco, CA); Michael Valente (San Francisco, CA); Darryl Weatherspoon (Oakland, CA); Bret G. Stott (Menlo Park, CA)
Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 11,484,744
App. No.
16/811,428
Granted
Nov 1, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

An exercise machine comprises a motor. The exercise machine comprises a lockable translatable mount. The exercise machine comprises a cable coupled to the motor via the lockable translatable mount. The exercise machine comprises a sensor coupled to the lockable translatable mount. The sensor is used at least in part to determine mount lock state.

Claims (14)

1. An exercise machine, comprising:

a motor;

a lockable translatable mount;

a cable coupled to the motor via the lockable translatable mount;

a sensor coupled to the lockable translatable mount, wherein the sensor is used at least in part to determine a mount lock state of the lockable translatable mount, wherein the mount lock state comprises an unlock state; and

a safety controller coupled to the motor and the sensor, wherein the safety controller reduces a tension of the cable based at least in part on a detection of the unlock state of the lockable translatable mount.

2. The exercise machine of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is used at least in part to determine a mount position of the lockable translatable mount.

3. The exercise machine of claim 2 , wherein the mount position is configured to be used at least in part to check for a properly configured exercise.

4. The exercise machine of claim 2 , further comprising a motor controller coupled to the motor and the sensor, wherein the motor controller is used at least in part to adjust a torque of the motor based at least in part on the mount position.

5. The exercise machine of claim 1 , further comprising a lockable arm coupled to the mount and a second sensor coupled to the lockable arm, wherein the second sensor is used at least in part to determine an arm angle of the lockable arm.

6. The exercise machine of claim 5 , wherein the second sensor is configured to be used at least in part to check for a properly configured exercise.

7. The exercise machine of claim 1 , further comprising a motor controller coupled to the motor and the sensor, wherein the motor controller is used at least in part to determine a length of the cable.

8. The exercise machine of claim 7 , wherein the sensor is used at least in part to adjust the determination of the length of the cable.

9. The exercise machine of claim 2 , wherein the safety controller reduces a torque to the motor based at least in part on an error stop mode of the exercise machine.

Assignments (4)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 31, 2026
From: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
To: HERCULES CAPITAL, INC., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 075306/0212 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 10, 2026
From: THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
To: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 074028/0088 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 24, 2025
From: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
To: CUSTOMERS BANK
Reel/Frame 073255/0161 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 11, 2023
From: TONAL SYSTEMS, INC.
To: THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 063283/0182 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation 15722739 · Oct 2, 2017
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