US3589715A
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Convertible foldable exercise cot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-07
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A foldable exercising cot having an articulated body support section and a center joint brace releasably fastened to a leg member for use in a rigid chair configuration or as a slant board, and spring means for holding the brace aside for use of the cot as an exercising cot; and a hinged support leg of greater span than the body support section of the cot releasably secured to the other leg member for use as an exercising cot or a rigid chair and releasable for use of the cot as a slant board or a beach chair, the releasable leg being pivotable to a pullup bar position.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris Mark
- 👤 Joseph W Mark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03575; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0252; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B23/02; A63B23/0205; A63B23/0211
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A convertible exercising cot comprising, in combination: first and second body supporting sections pivotally interconnected to form a cot hinged intermediate the ends thereof; first and second leg members pivotally attached to the respective first and second sections intermediate their respective ends and pivotally interconnected to support the cot; a joint brace pivotally attached to the cot between the points of attachment thereto of the leg members and detachably connected to the second leg member at a point remote from its attachment to the first section; and means spaced from the pivotal attachment of said leg members to said sections for securing the joint brace in a position detached from the second leg member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A convertible exercising cot comprising, in combination: first and second body supporting sections pivotally interconnected to form a cot hinged intermediate the ends thereof; first and second leg members pivotally attached to the respective first and second sections intermediate their respective ends and pivotally interconnected to support the cot; a joint brace pivotally attached to the cot between the points of attachment thereto of the leg members and detachably connected to the second leg member at a point remote from its attachment to the first section; and means spaced from the pivotal attachment of said leg members to said sections for securing the joint brace in a position detached from the second leg member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cot according to claim 1 wherein the means for securing the joint brace is a spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cot according to claim 1 and comprising catch means for releasably securing the joint brace in a support position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cot according to claim 1 having a hook on the joint brace for securing the joint brace in a support position and spring means for holding the joint brace in said support position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
A convertible exercising cot comprising, in combination: first and second body supporting sections pivotally interconnected to form a cot hinged intermediate the ends thereof; first and second leg members pivotally attached to the respective first and second sections intermediate their respective ends and pivotally interconnected to support the cot; a joint brace attached to the cot between the points of attachment thereto of the leg members, and adapted to vertically support the joint; said first leg member being pivotally attached to the first section at the outsides thereof and of U-shape having a horizontal portion and being of sufficient length to clear the end of the first section whereby, when the cot is in a slant board position supported from the floor on the second leg member and the joint brace, the first leg may be pivoted to a position above the first section to constitute its horizontal portion a pullup bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
152 words
A convertible exercising cot comprising, in combination: first and second body supporting sections pivotally interconnected to form a cot hinged intermediate the ends thereof; first and second leg members pivotally attached to the respective first and second sections intermediate their respective ends and pivotally interconnected to support the cot; a joint brace attached to the cot between the points of attachment thereto of the leg members, and adapted to vertically support the joint; said first leg member being pivotally attached to the first section at the outsides thereof and of U-shape having a horizontal portion and being of sufficient length to clear the end of the first section whereby, when the cot is in a slant board position supported from the floor on the second leg member and the joint brace, the first leg may be pivoted to a position above the first section to constitute its horizontal portion a pullup bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A cot according to claim 5 wherein the first and second body supporting sections comprise first and second U-shape frame members pivotally interconnected at their open ends and wherein each of said leg members is attached to the respective side portions of the U-shape frame members by a saddle supported hinge having a saddle support portion affixed to said side portion and a hinge portion supported outwardly therefrom and attached adjacent the end of a leg member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cot according to claim 6 comprising a body supporting fabric secured to the respective side portions of each of the U-shape frame members and passing between said side portions and each of said saddle support portions.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |