US3622154A
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Baby exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-27
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-04-27
Abstract
Abstract An infant exerciser having a removable cradle spring mounted in a framework on an incline with a footstop and crossbar that allows an infant to exercise his muscles, develop his coordination, and provides a pleasant pastime.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur S Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/0087; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/068; A63B21/062; A63B21/0626; A63B21/0628; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
An infant exerciser comprised of (1) a framework having (a) a back end and a front end, (b) means connecting said back end and said front end, (c) a footstop mounted on said framework at said front end, (d) rotating means mounted on said framework forming a plane inclined from the horizontal and running down from said back end to said front end, and (e) a crossbar mounted on said framework extending over and across said plane; (2) a removable cradle mounted in said framework in contact with said rotating means; and (3) restraining means having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion attached to said framework at said back end and said lower portion removably attached to the bottom of said removable cradle in such a manner as to prevent said removable cradle from contacting said footstop while allowing said removable cradle to slide up and down said plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
An infant exerciser comprised of (1) a framework having (a) a back end and a front end, (b) means connecting said back end and said front end, (c) a footstop mounted on said framework at said front end, (d) rotating means mounted on said framework forming a plane inclined from the horizontal and running down from said back end to said front end, and (e) a crossbar mounted on said framework extending over and across said plane; (2) a removable cradle mounted in said framework in contact with said rotating means; and (3) restraining means having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion attached to said framework at said back end and said lower portion removably attached to the bottom of said removable cradle in such a manner as to prevent said removable cradle from contacting said footstop while allowing said removable cradle to slide up and down said plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
Claim 1 wherein said back end, said front end, said means connecting said back end and said front end, and said crossbar mounted on said framework are all constructed of tubing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
Claim 2 wherein (1) said back end is constructed of metal tubing bent in the shape of a double U with a smaller U sitting in a larger U, (2) said front end is constructed of metal tubing bent in the shape of a double U with a smaller U'' sitting in a larger U'', the bottom portion of the said smaller U'' being lower than the bottom portion of the said smaller U, (3) said rotating means are two rollers mounted on the bottom portion of said smaller U and two rollers mounted on the bottom portion of said smaller U'' (4) said means connecting said upper end and said lower end is metal tubing running from the lower outer extremities of the said larger U to the corresponding lower outer extremities of the saiD larger U'', and (5) said crossbar is mounted on said framework by means of two upright members having top and bottom portions, said top portions are attached to opposite ends of said crossbar, said bottom portions are attached to said means connecting said upper end and said lower end and said rotating means are rollers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
Claim 3 wherein said restraining means are elastic bands.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
Claim 3 wherein said restraining means is a spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
Claim 5 wherein said rotating means are wheels, and said tubing is metal tubing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
Claim 1 wherein (1) said rotating means forming said planes are mounted on an inclined member running downward from said back end to said front end (2) said means connecting said back end and said front end are (a) a bottom crosspanel end, (b) two side panels each of said two side panels having an upper inclined edge running down from said back end to said front end, said side panels attached to the side edges of said inclined member and said side panels are attached along their lower portions to said bottom crosspanel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
Claim 7 wherein said rotating means are rollers and restraining means is a spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
Claim 7 wherein said rotating means are wheels and said restraining means is a spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
Claim 1 wherein said means connecting said back end and said front end is a single piece of plastic having (1) two side panels, each of said two side panels having an upper inclined edge running down from said back end to said front end and (2) a bottom crosspanel, said rotating means are rollers, and said restraining means is a spring.
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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |