US3620530A
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Elastic band-resistance exercising device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-18
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A contrivance for exercising one''s limbs during times of immobility, wherein a carriage is movable on a frame along a reciprocal path against the resistance of a resilient member and the carriage also has structure to vary the position of the resilient member''s attachment to the carriage so as to vary the force required to move the carriage along said path in accordance with manual selection.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira R Cosby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/154; A63B21/156; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/0355; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B23/0417; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00069; A63B21/04; A63B21/0407; A63B21/0428; A63B22/00; A63B22/20; A63B22/201; A63B22/203; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0233; A63B2208/0238; A63B2208/0242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In a physiotherapeutic contrivance having a frame adapted to be supported uPon a surface proximate to an invalid; a carriage reciprocally moveable on said frame over a predetermined path; an improved variable tensioning means comprising: an endless elastic band; a pair of pulleys spaced laterally of the direction of movement of said carriage and fixed at one end of said frame for rotation about vertical axes and substantially in the same horizontal plane; a pulley rotatable about a vertical axle releasably fixed at one of plural anchoring points on said carriage spaced along the direction of movement of said carriage for rotation substantially in said plane; and said band trained about said pulleys.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a physiotherapeutic contrivance having a frame adapted to be supported uPon a surface proximate to an invalid; a carriage reciprocally moveable on said frame over a predetermined path; an improved variable tensioning means comprising: an endless elastic band; a pair of pulleys spaced laterally of the direction of movement of said carriage and fixed at one end of said frame for rotation about vertical axes and substantially in the same horizontal plane; a pulley rotatable about a vertical axle releasably fixed at one of plural anchoring points on said carriage spaced along the direction of movement of said carriage for rotation substantially in said plane; and said band trained about said pulleys.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein: said frame and carriage have cooperating rails and rollers for mobilizing said carriage; and means interconnecting said frame and carriage to prevent accidental separation thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein: said carriage has a pressure member removably and adjustably affixed for engagement by an invalid''s extremity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein: said carriage has an upwardly projecting shoulder fixed parallel to and at one defining edge disposed to extend laterally of the direction of said reciprocal movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein: said carriage has a pressure member removably and adjustably affixed for selective placement along the direction of movement of and upon the carriage to project upwardly above the general top surface of said carriage for engagement by an invalid''s extremity.
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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |