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Body-manipulating apparatus
Assignee: F L HART
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Filing: 1970-07-30
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-07-30
Abstract
Abstract An individual''s body-manipulating apparatus has first and second pivotally connected, body-supporting elements with the first element being movable between a first position at which the elements are in a common, substantially horizontal plane and a second position at which the first element is angularly disposed relative to the second element. A power and controlling means is attached to the first body-supporting element on which the portion of the person''s body to be manipulated is secured. The controlling means is operably connected to the power means for actuation of the power means and movement of the first element and the individual''s body portion in response to a force exerted on the controlling means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Chisolm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A body-manipulating apparatus comprising: first and second body-supporting elements pivotally connected one to the other for movement between a first position at which the elements are in a substantially common plane and a second position at which the first element is angularly disposed relative to the second element, said elements each having dimensions sufficient for supporting portions of an individual''s body; securing means for maintaining a portion of a person in contact with the first element; power means for moving the first element between its first and second positions; and controlling means for delivering a signal and actuating the power means in response to a preselected force exerted on the controlling means through the securing means for moving the first element between the first and second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A body-manipulating apparatus comprising: first and second body-supporting elements pivotally connected one to the other for movement between a first position at which the elements are in a substantially common plane and a second position at which the first element is angularly disposed relative to the second element, said elements each having dimensions sufficient for supporting portions of an individual''s body; securing means for maintaining a portion of a person in contact with the first element; power means for moving the first element between its first and second positions; and controlling means for delivering a signal and actuating the power means in response to a preselected force exerted on the controlling means through the securing means for moving the first element between the first and second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first body-supporting element is substantially horizontal in the first position and is pivoted upwardly to a substantially vertical location in the second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the power means comprises a variable speed electric motor; a fluid pump operably connected to the motor; a power cylinder having a plunger connected to the first body-supporting element for moving said first element between the first and second positions; and a fluid conduit for passing fluid from the pump to the cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 3 wherein the power cylinder is a double-acting, hydraulic cylinder and further includes a fluid reservoir in communication with the pump and a return line for transporting the fluid from the hydraulic cylinder to the reservoir during movement of the first body-supporting element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first body-supporting element is substantially horizontal in the first position and is pivoted downwardly to a substantially vertical location in the second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 5, wherein the power means comprises a variable speed electric motor connected to the first body-supporting element for moving the first body-supporting element between the first and second positions in response to a received signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 5, wherein the power means comprises a variable speed electric motor connected to the first body-supporting element for moving the first body-supporting element from the first to the second position in response to a received signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 5, wherein the power means comprises a variable speed electric motor connected to the first body-supporting element for moving the first body-supporting element from the second to the first position in response to a received signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
An apparatus, as set forth in claim 8, wherein the controlling means comprises a fluid diverter positioned in the fluid conduit for passing fluid to the power cylinder in response to a received signal; and an actuating element connected to the securing means and the fluid diverter for delivering a signal to the fluid diverter only while a preselected force is exerted on the actuating element.
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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |