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Simulated walker, jogger, and running exerciser
Assignee: THORSON JERRY O
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Filing: 1969-04-30
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-04-30
Abstract
Abstract An exercising device usable to simulate walking, jogging and running. The device has a base carrying a pad of elastic compressible material, as yieldable foam rubber, foam plastic and the like, having air confining cavities, open cells and passageways. The pad has a longitudinal slot along the top dividing the pad into separate upwardly extended sections joined to a common lower section. Separate rigid platforms are secured to the top of each upper section to evenly distribute the pressures to the pad. Additional elastic means can be provided to hold the platforms in their upper positions. Also, a horizontal rail or handle can be used as a stabilizer for the person exercising on the device.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Sieg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0028; A63B69/0035; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B22/00; A63B22/20; A63B22/201; A63B22/205; A63B22/0025; A63B2022/0038; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00065; A63B21/023; A63B21/028; A63B21/04; A63B21/0407; A63B21/0428; A63B21/0552; A63B21/0557; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An exercising device comprising: a base having a rigid flat member, pad means of elastic compressible material mounted on the base, said flat member being secured to the bottom of the pad means, said pad means having a longitudinal slot along the top of the pad means dividing the pad means into separate upper sections joined to a common lower section, and platform means mounted on said upper sections, said platform means comprising a first flat rigid member secured to the top of one upper section and a second flat rigid member secured to the top of the other upper section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An exercising device comprising: a base having a rigid flat member, pad means of elastic compressible material mounted on the base, said flat member being secured to the bottom of the pad means, said pad means having a longitudinal slot along the top of the pad means dividing the pad means into separate upper sections joined to a common lower section, and platform means mounted on said upper sections, said platform means comprising a first flat rigid member secured to the top of one upper section and a second flat rigid member secured to the top of the other upper section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein: said pad means comprise a plurality of layers of material secured together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein: said pad means is formed from foam material having interconnecting air cavities.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein: said pad means is foam rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein: said pad means is urethane foam plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
An exercising device comprising: a base, pad means of elastic compressible material mounted on the base, said pad means having a longitudinal slot along the top of the pad means dividing the pad means into separate upper sections joined to a lower section, and platform means mounted on said upper sections, said platform means comprising a separate rigid member secured to the top of each upper section of the pad means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
An exercising device comprising: a base, pad means of elastic compressible material mounted on the base, said pad means having a longitudinal slot along the top of the pad means dividing the pad means into separate upper sections joined to a lower section, and platform means mounted on said upper sections, said platform means comprising a separate rigid member secured to the top of each upper section of the pad means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 6 wherein: said pad means comprise at least two layers of material secured together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 10 including: a layer of compressible elastic material positioned on each rigid member, and means covering and holding said layer of material on the platform means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device of claim 10 wherein: the pad means are elastic compressible open cell foam material that returns to its original shape after being compressed, said foam material having air-containing cells and passageways that restrict movement of air into and out of the foam material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
136 words
An exercising device comprising: rigid platform means for supporting a body, pad means of elastic compressible open cell foam material that returns to its original shape after being compressed substantially covered by said platform means, said pad means having substantially the same area as the platform means, said foam material having air-containing cells and passageways that restrict movement of air into and out of the foam material, slot means dividing the material into separate sections, and side portions fully exposed to the atmosphere to allow for the movement of air into and out of the open cell foam material, means securing the platform means to a top portion of the pad means, cushion means carried on the top of the platform means, and cover means located over the cushion means and secured to the platform means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
136 words
An exercising device comprising: rigid platform means for supporting a body, pad means of elastic compressible open cell foam material that returns to its original shape after being compressed substantially covered by said platform means, said pad means having substantially the same area as the platform means, said foam material having air-containing cells and passageways that restrict movement of air into and out of the foam material, slot means dividing the material into separate sections, and side portions fully exposed to the atmosphere to allow for the movement of air into and out of the open cell foam material, means securing the platform means to a top portion of the pad means, cushion means carried on the top of the platform means, and cover means located over the cushion means and secured to the platform means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 13 including: a flat base and means securing the bottom of the pad means to the base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 14 wherein: the means securing the platform means to the pad means and the means securing the pad means to the base is an adhesive material bonding the platform means and base to the pad means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 13 wherein: the means securing the platform means to the pad means is an adhesive material bonding the platform means to the pad means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
66 words
An exercising device comprising: a base, pad means of elastic compressible material mounted on the base, said pad means having a longitudinal slot open along the top of the pad means dividing the pad means into separate sections, and platform means mounted on top of said sections, said platform means comprising a separate rigid member secured to the top of each section of the pad means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
An exercising device comprising: a base, pad means of elastic compressible material mounted on the base, said pad means having a longitudinal slot open along the top of the pad means dividing the pad means into separate sections, and platform means mounted on top of said sections, said platform means comprising a separate rigid member secured to the top of each section of the pad means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 14 including: cushion means positioned on each rigid member, and means covering and holding said cushion means on each rigid member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device of claim 14 wherein: the pad means are elastic compressible open cell foam material that returns to its original shape after being compressed, said compressible material having air-containing cells and passageways that restrict movement of air into and out of the foam material.
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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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |