US3679203A
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Exercising stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract An exercising stand is disclosed herein having a pair of tubular side members pivotally joined together at one end so as to be pivoted between a first position for storage purposes and a second position for exercising purposes. Retainers are carried on the side members for slidably receiving an inverted U-shaped member constituting a back support extending between the side members when in their second position. Hand grips are carried on each of the side members adjacent the end opposite to the pivotally connected ends. A shoulder cushion is carried on each of the side members disposed between the back support and the hand grip.
Inventors
- 👤 Vito Grana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/00047; A63B21/00054; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A foldable exercising device for solely supporting and stabilizing a person substantially on his shoulders in an inverted position comprising: a stationary platform; hand grip means carried on one end of said platfOrm; an upright back support detachably carried by said platform midway between its opposite ends and extending upward in perpendicular relationship to said platform; shoulder receiving means fixedly carried on said platform disposed between said back support and said hand grip means; and an opening formed in said platform between said shoulder receiving means and adjacent said back support for accommodating the head of the person during use while in said inverted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A foldable exercising device for solely supporting and stabilizing a person substantially on his shoulders in an inverted position comprising: a stationary platform; hand grip means carried on one end of said platfOrm; an upright back support detachably carried by said platform midway between its opposite ends and extending upward in perpendicular relationship to said platform; shoulder receiving means fixedly carried on said platform disposed between said back support and said hand grip means; and an opening formed in said platform between said shoulder receiving means and adjacent said back support for accommodating the head of the person during use while in said inverted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said platform comprises a pair of identical elongated side members; pivotal connection means joining selected ends of said members together; and retainer means carried by said side members for slidably receiving said back support so that said back support provides a rigid spreader separating said side members about said pivot connection means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 including releasable fasteners engageable between said side members and said back support for detachably coupling said back support to said side members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein said back support is a U-shaped element having a pair of straight legs joined at their same ends by a cross bar; said retainer means comprising a pair of tubes secured to said side members for slidably receiving said legs of said back support element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein said back support element is provided with a cushion secured to said cross bar; and said shoulder receiving means comprises a pair of cushions secured to said side members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said retainers includes a spike downwardly projecting from said stationary platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 including a U-shaped brace secured to each of said side members and a portion of said brace cooperatively supporting said shoulder cushion so as to distribute and transfer applied loads to said side members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said pivot connection means includes a pair of fixtures carried on each of said side members and joined together by a pivot fastener whereby said platform folds and unfolds from a storage position to an exercising position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said stationary platform is in its storage position when folded about said pivot connection means so that said side members extend side-by-side in substantially parallel spaced-apart relationship and is in its exercising position when unfolded so that said side members form a V in plan view.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 wherein said space defined between said side members when folded constitutes a storage area for accommodating said braces, said retainer means and said back support element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
The invention as defined in claim 10 wherein the length of said back support legs is dissimilar whereby the longer one of said legs constitutes a pivot in combination with said retainer tube whereby said element may be rotated into said storage area when said side members are pivoted into said storage position.
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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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |