US3558130A
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Exercising device using pendulum weight and pulley system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-06
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A frame having a horizontal portion with a wheeled seat positioned thereon and movable longitudinally therealong and an inverted V-shaped portion pivotally attached to one end of the horizontal portion, an elongated arm pivotally attached at the apex of the inverted V-shaped portion with a weight affixed to one end and adjustable as to the size and position thereof, and pulley and rope means affixed between the inverted V-shaped portion of the frame adjacent the junction thereof with the horizontal portion and the free end of the elongated arm so that pulling on one end of the rope causes the arm to pivot and the weight to rise. By measuring the length of stroke (the length the rope is pulled and the distance the wheeled seat is moved) and the amount and position of weight at the end of the arm, the work accomplished can be accurately calculated.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin C Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/0615; A63B21/40; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4033; A63B21/4035; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4043; A63B21/4045; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03525
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
Exercising apparatus of the aerobic type comprising: a. a frame having a generally inverted V-shaped portion and a generally horizontal elongated portion extending outwardly from a junction therebetween at one end of the inverted V-shaped portion; b. an elongated substantially rigid arm pendulously attached adjacent a midportion thereof to the apex of the inverted Vshaped portion; c. a weight attached to said arm adjacent the lower end thereof and longitudinally adjustable therealong; d. first pulley means with associated rope means intertwined therethrough attached to the other end of said arm and second pulley means attached to said frame adjacent the junction of said inverted V-shaped portion and said horizontal portion, said rope means having one end secured to said arm adjacent said other end and gripping means secured to the other end of said rope so that pulling said gripping means causes said arm to pivot and raise said weight; and e. a wheeled seat for receiving an operator thereon positionable on said horizontal portion and movable longitudinally therealong toward and away from said inverted V-shaped portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
Exercising apparatus of the aerobic type comprising: a. a frame having a generally inverted V-shaped portion and a generally horizontal elongated portion extending outwardly from a junction therebetween at one end of the inverted V-shaped portion; b. an elongated substantially rigid arm pendulously attached adjacent a midportion thereof to the apex of the inverted Vshaped portion; c. a weight attached to said arm adjacent the lower end thereof and longitudinally adjustable therealong; d. first pulley means with associated rope means intertwined therethrough attached to the other end of said arm and second pulley means attached to said frame adjacent the junction of said inverted V-shaped portion and said horizontal portion, said rope means having one end secured to said arm adjacent said other end and gripping means secured to the other end of said rope so that pulling said gripping means causes said arm to pivot and raise said weight; and e. a wheeled seat for receiving an operator thereon positionable on said horizontal portion and movable longitudinally therealong toward and away from said inverted V-shaped portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
Exercising apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the horizontal portion has grooves for receiving the wheels of the seat extending from adjacent the junction of said horizontal portion and the inverted V-shaped portion to adjacent the outwardly extending end of the horizontal portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Exercising apparatus as set forth in claim 2 having in addition means affixed to the horizontal portion of the frame and adjustable therealong for limiting the movement of the wheeled seat along the grooves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Exercising apparatus as set forth in claim 1 having in addition foot-receiving rests on the invented V-shaped portion of the frame adjacent the junction thereof with the horizontal portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
Exercising apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the inverted V-shaped portion is pivotally attached to the horizontal portion at the juncTion thereof and the legs forming the inverted V-shaped portion are pivotally attached together for allowing the inverted V-shaped portion to be folded into generally parallel overlying relationship on the horizontal portion.
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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |