US3589716A
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Balance beam apparatus
Assignee: READING RESEARCH FOUNDATION IN
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Filing: 1969-02-12
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-02-12
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus used in treatment for dyslexia. The apparatus comprises balance beam facilities for use in performing balancing exercises requiring varying degrees of skill. The beam is wider on one side than the other, with opposing bevels effectively widening the wide side. Preferably, in one position, the beam wobbles slightly to make it more difficult to walk across it. The beam may be placed on a tilted standard for inclining the beam thereby increasing the degree of skill required.
Inventors
- 👤 Sherwin W Footlik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B4/00; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Balance beam apparatus for use in accomplishing motor efficiencY exercises, said beam comprising a main body section, said main body section having a relatively wide side requiring a first degree of skill when used for traversing the beam and a narrower side requiring a greater degree of skill when used for traversing the beam, holding means for selectively maintaining said main body section with either said wide side or said narrow side uppermost, wherein said holding means comprises endpieces transverse to the longitudinal axis of said main body section attached to each end of said main body section, said endpieces having at least two flat surfaces for supporting said main body section with either said wide or narrower side uppermost, and connecting means for connecting said endpieces to said main body section with at least one of said sides projecting beyond the endpiece to provide wobble as said balance beam apparatus is traversed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Balance beam apparatus for use in accomplishing motor efficiencY exercises, said beam comprising a main body section, said main body section having a relatively wide side requiring a first degree of skill when used for traversing the beam and a narrower side requiring a greater degree of skill when used for traversing the beam, holding means for selectively maintaining said main body section with either said wide side or said narrow side uppermost, wherein said holding means comprises endpieces transverse to the longitudinal axis of said main body section attached to each end of said main body section, said endpieces having at least two flat surfaces for supporting said main body section with either said wide or narrower side uppermost, and connecting means for connecting said endpieces to said main body section with at least one of said sides projecting beyond the endpiece to provide wobble as said balance beam apparatus is traversed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
Balance beam apparatus for use in accomplishing motor efficiency exercises, said beam comprising a main body section, said main body section having a relatively wide side requiring a first degree of skill when used for traversing the beam and a narrower side requiring a greater degree of skill when used for traversing the beam, and holding means for selectively maintaining said main body section with either said wide side or said narrow side uppermost, said wide side comprising a top flat surface and two side surfaces beveled from each longitudinal side of said top flat surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
Balance beam apparatus for use in accomplishing motor efficiency exercises, said beam comprising a main body section, said main body section having a relatively wide side requiring a first degree of skill when used for traversing the beam and a narrower side requiring a greater degree of skill when used for traversing the beam, and holding means for selectively maintaining said main body section with either said wide side or said narrow side uppermost, said wide side comprising a top flat surface and two side surfaces beveled from each longitudinal side of said top flat surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The balance beam apparatus of claim 2 wherein said narrower side comprise a tenonlike section extending the length of one side of said main body section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The balance beam apparatus of claim 3 and biasing means for maintaining said main body section inclined to increase the degree of skill required in traversing said balance beam apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The balance beam apparatus of claim 4 wherein said biasing means comprises bed surface means, at least a first and a second vertical extending standard means for raising said bed surface means above ground level, and wherein said first vertical extending standard means is longer than said second vertical extending standard means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The balance beam apparatus of claim 5 wherein said bed surface means includes a mortise groove extending the length of said bed surface means for receiving said tenonlike section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The balance beam apparatus of claim 6 wherein locking means are provided for keeping said main body section from sliding on said inclined bed surface means, and wherein said locking means includes one of said endpieces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US3083964A
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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) | 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 |