US3115339A
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Overhead exercising apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-15
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Granted: 1963-12-24
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Expires: 1981-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis J Forte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03533; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/154; A63B21/156; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4017; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN AN EXERCISING APPARATUS HAVING A HORIZONTAL TOP BAR AND A PAIR OF VERTICAL SIDE STANDARDS RESTING UPON THE FLOOR, A PAIR OF U-CLAMPS ADJUSTABLY SECURED ON SAID TOP BAR, A PAIR OF PULLEYS SWIVELED TO SAID CLAMPS, A PAIR OF CORDS PASSING OVER SAID PULLEYS AND HAVING CHEST WEIGHTS SECURED ON THE LOWER ENDS THEREOF, A PAIR OF TUBULAR HANDLES SECURED TO THE TOP ENDS OF SAID CORDS, A PAIR OF VERTICAL GUIDE TUBES EMBRACING THE LOWER ENDS OF SAID CORDS AND A SPACER BAR RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO SAID TUBES TO HOLD THEM APART AT A FIXED DISTANCE, EACH TUBULAR HANDLE HAVING A RADIAL SIDE BRACKET AGAINST WHICH THE CORD IS ADAPTED TO BE HELD BY AN ECCENTRIC SPRING CLAMP ARM, THE END OF SAID CORD BEING COILED WITHIN SAID HANDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN AN EXERCISING APPARATUS HAVING A HORIZONTAL TOP BAR AND A PAIR OF VERTICAL SIDE STANDARDS RESTING UPON THE FLOOR, A PAIR OF U-CLAMPS ADJUSTABLY SECURED ON SAID TOP BAR, A PAIR OF PULLEYS SWIVELED TO SAID CLAMPS, A PAIR OF CORDS PASSING OVER SAID PULLEYS AND HAVING CHEST WEIGHTS SECURED ON THE LOWER ENDS THEREOF, A PAIR OF TUBULAR HANDLES SECURED TO THE TOP ENDS OF SAID CORDS, A PAIR OF VERTICAL GUIDE TUBES EMBRACING THE LOWER ENDS OF SAID CORDS AND A SPACER BAR RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO SAID TUBES TO HOLD THEM APART AT A FIXED DISTANCE, EACH TUBULAR HANDLE HAVING A RADIAL SIDE BRACKET AGAINST WHICH THE CORD IS ADAPTED TO BE HELD BY AN ECCENTRIC SPRING CLAMP ARM, THE END OF SAID CORD BEING COILED WITHIN SAID HANDLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-23 | 1967-06-24 | 1967-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-23 | 1971-06-24 | 1971-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-23 | 1975-06-24 | 1975-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |