Chicago, IL, United States of America

Tomas F Leon, Deceased

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Brunswick Corporation, Life Fitness, LLC. Active years: 1996-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomas F Leon, Deceased. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomas-f-leon-deceased

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 9.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 220(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1996-2000

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovative Legacy of Tomas F. Leon

Introduction

Tomas F. Leon was a notable inventor whose contributions to the field of exercise equipment have left a lasting impact. Based in Chicago, IL, he held a total of 4 patents during his career. His innovative designs focused on improving the functionality and user experience of exercise treadmills.

Latest Patents

One of his significant inventions was an exercise treadmill designed to enhance tracking capabilities. This treadmill featured a frame with molded plastic pulleys, which included an integral gear belt sprocket. An endless belt extended around the pulleys, with a motor connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys were molded from plastic and had a diameter of approximately nine inches. Additionally, he developed a mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys with an integrally molded sprocket. The treadmill's design included a deck supported by resilient members, a positive lateral belt tracking mechanism, and a belt position sensor mechanism to maintain the belt's desired lateral position. Furthermore, the treadmill incorporated a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws, along with a user display of foot impact force on the belt.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Tomas F. Leon worked with prominent companies such as Brunswick Corporation and Life Fitness, LLC. His experience in these organizations allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to the development of innovative exercise equipment.

Collaborations

Tomas collaborated with several talented individuals, including Richard E. Skowronski and Kenneth F. Lantz. These partnerships fostered a creative environment that led to the successful development of his patented inventions.

Conclusion

Tomas F. Leon's inventive spirit and dedication to improving exercise equipment have made a significant mark in the industry. His legacy continues to inspire future innovations in fitness technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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