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Compression and twisting exercise device having an internal compression spring with interlocking limiting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-24
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1981-11-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Horney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/14; A63B21/00; A63B21/0004; A63B21/02; A63B21/023; A63B21/40; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4045; A63B21/04; A63B21/0407; A63B21/0428; A63B21/05; A63B21/055; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
AN EXERCISING DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING A PAIR OF TRANSPARENT CYLINDERS, ONE OF WHICH IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED INTO THE OTHER, EACH ONE OF THE CYLINDERS HAVING A CLOSED OUTER END THAT IS INTEGRAL WITH THE CYLINDER AND A PLUG SECURED IN THE OPEN END OF ONE CYLINDER AND IN THE CLOSED END OF THE SECOND CYLINDER, AND A COILED SPRING WITHIN THE SAID DEVICE, ONE END OF THE SAID COILED SPRING BEING SECURED IN ONE PLUG AND THE OTHER END OF THE SAME COILED SPRING BEING SECURED WITHIN THE OTHER PLUG AND U-SHAPED MEMBERS LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF THE SAID COILED SPRING, THE SAID MEMBERS BEING ATTACHED TO THE PLUGS AND WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE SAID COILED SPRING, THE SAID COILED SPRING PROVIDING RESISTANCE TO ANY MOVEMENT OF EITHER ONE OF THE SAID CYLINDERS THEREBY RESULTING IN AN EXERCISING DEVICE WHEN THE SAID DEVICE HAS ONE OF ITS CYLINDERS HELD IN EACH HAND WHICH APPLIES MOVEMENT TO THE SAID CYLINDERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
AN EXERCISING DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING A PAIR OF TRANSPARENT CYLINDERS, ONE OF WHICH IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED INTO THE OTHER, EACH ONE OF THE CYLINDERS HAVING A CLOSED OUTER END THAT IS INTEGRAL WITH THE CYLINDER AND A PLUG SECURED IN THE OPEN END OF ONE CYLINDER AND IN THE CLOSED END OF THE SECOND CYLINDER, AND A COILED SPRING WITHIN THE SAID DEVICE, ONE END OF THE SAID COILED SPRING BEING SECURED IN ONE PLUG AND THE OTHER END OF THE SAME COILED SPRING BEING SECURED WITHIN THE OTHER PLUG AND U-SHAPED MEMBERS LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF THE SAID COILED SPRING, THE SAID MEMBERS BEING ATTACHED TO THE PLUGS AND WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE SAID COILED SPRING, THE SAID COILED SPRING PROVIDING RESISTANCE TO ANY MOVEMENT OF EITHER ONE OF THE SAID CYLINDERS THEREBY RESULTING IN AN EXERCISING DEVICE WHEN THE SAID DEVICE HAS ONE OF ITS CYLINDERS HELD IN EACH HAND WHICH APPLIES MOVEMENT TO THE SAID CYLINDERS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |