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US3637207A
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Exercising belt with muscle stimulating prongs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-28
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1990-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A posture belt having a pronged inner surface with a compressible covering position over the pronged surface. The pronged surface will be located over the abdomen when the belt is worn and expansion of the stomach muscles will compress the covering allowing the prongs to irritate and signal the wearer to contract his abdominal muscles to exercise the same and improve posture.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester W Christensen Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/02; A63B23/0244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A posture belt comprising, a belt of flexible material having connecting means at the extremities of the same, a compressible means attached to the inner surface of said belt, a plurality of prongs attached to the inner surface of said belt and projecting from the surface of said belt, said prongs being positioned within apertures in said compressible means, said prongs having a substantial length to equal the thickness of the compressible means, said belt being adapted to be worn around the waist of a human with the prong side thereof positioned adjacent to the abdomen of the wearer, said compressible means being so located on the inner surface of the belt to result in compression of the compressible means of the abdominal muscles of the wearer and subject the wearer to irritation caused by the prongs; the irritation being a signal during an exercise program for the wearer to contract his abdominal muscles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A posture belt comprising, a belt of flexible material having connecting means at the extremities of the same, a compressible means attached to the inner surface of said belt, a plurality of prongs attached to the inner surface of said belt and projecting from the surface of said belt, said prongs being positioned within apertures in said compressible means, said prongs having a substantial length to equal the thickness of the compressible means, said belt being adapted to be worn around the waist of a human with the prong side thereof positioned adjacent to the abdomen of the wearer, said compressible means being so located on the inner surface of the belt to result in compression of the compressible means of the abdominal muscles of the wearer and subject the wearer to irritation caused by the prongs; the irritation being a signal during an exercise program for the wearer to contract his abdominal muscles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The posture belt of claim 1 in which the compressible means is a platelike member of a compressible spongelike material positioned around the prongs with the tips of the prongs exposed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The posture belt of claim 2 in which the plurality of prongs are carried by at least one platelike member attached to the belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The posture belt of claim 3 in which the platelike member is an elongated member attached to the belt of flexible material and having a width dimension the same as the width dimension of the belt of flexible material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The posture belt of claim 4 in which the platelike member is bendable and the prongs thereon have pointed tips and are formed integral with the same.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The posture belt of claim 5 in which the platelike member is formed of a plastic material and the prongs thereon are distributed in two rows extending along the length of the same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The posture belt of claim 3 in which at least two platelike members with prongs thereon are attached to the belt of flexible material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The posture belt of claim 6 in which the spongelike material is an elongated member having the same length and width dimensions as the platelike member with a plurality of apertures positioned therein to fit around the prongs with the member being attached to the platelike member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The posture belt of claim 2 in which the belt of flexible material includes at least an expandable section therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The posture belt of claim 9 in which the connecting means on the belt of flexible material includes an adjustable section for varying the length of the belt.
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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |