US3592467A
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Stretchable exerciser with detachable auxiliary handgrip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-31
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A muscle-building device which adds additional exercises to the conventional stretchable exercising device by the use of uniquely designed handles having transversely positioned handgripping members running parallel to the stretchable members, these handgripping members being detachably connected to the conventional gripping member and the frame to which the stretchable members are attached.
Inventors
- 👤 Lionel C Pereira
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/023; A63B21/0004; A63B21/00043; A63B21/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A stretchable exercising device comprising a pair of handles with elongated expandable resilient means connected therebetween, said handles having an upper and a lower arm with a vertical primary handgrip connecting the arms on one end and a cross brace connecting the arms on the other end, an auxiliary handgrip detachably mounted between and parallel to the arms with means to attach one end to the primary handgrip and means on the other end to attach it to the cross brace.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A stretchable exercising device comprising a pair of handles with elongated expandable resilient means connected therebetween, said handles having an upper and a lower arm with a vertical primary handgrip connecting the arms on one end and a cross brace connecting the arms on the other end, an auxiliary handgrip detachably mounted between and parallel to the arms with means to attach one end to the primary handgrip and means on the other end to attach it to the cross brace.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A handle for use with a stretchable exercising device of the type that has a pair of such handles with elongated Expendable resilient means connected therebetween, said handle comprising an upper and lower arm, a vertical primary handgrip connecting the arms on one end, a cross brace connecting the arms on the other end, an auxiliary handgrip detachably mounted between and parallel to the arms with means to attach one end to the primary handgrip and means on the other end to attach it to the cross brace.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
A handle for use with a stretchable exercising device of the type that has a pair of such handles with elongated Expendable resilient means connected therebetween, said handle comprising an upper and lower arm, a vertical primary handgrip connecting the arms on one end, a cross brace connecting the arms on the other end, an auxiliary handgrip detachably mounted between and parallel to the arms with means to attach one end to the primary handgrip and means on the other end to attach it to the cross brace.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A handle as recited in claim 2 wherein the means for attaching the auxiliary handgrip to the primary handgrip is a rod extending from one end of the auxiliary handgrip and mating in a hole bored in the primary handgrip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
A handle as recited in claim 3 wherein the means for attaching the auxiliary handgrip to the primary handgrip is an elbow-shaped rod extending from the other end of the primary handgrip, the cross brace having a hole therein with the free end of the rod extending through said hole, the free end being threaded such that a nut may be screwed on the end after it has passed through the hole to secure the rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
A handle as recited in claim 2 having an additional finger rod attached to the top forward end of the cross brace said rod making a closed loop downwardly to the bottom of the cross brace, a bracket loosely engaged by said finger rod and said bracket having a plurality of slots along one of its vertical edges for releasably retaining the eyelet hooks of resilient expandable members therein by means of a pin dropped through the top opening in the bracket and also slipping downwardly through each of the eyelet hooks, the pin being retained at its bottom by a fastener.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |