US3695255A
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Foot exercising device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-14
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A foot exercising device for use on persons confined to bed and including an exercising device having a pair of foot supporting means pivotally supported and attachable to a bed in a position to receive the feet of a person lying in bed. Oscillating control means is operatively connected to each of the foot support means for effecting an oscillating movement of the foot support means and the foot supported thereon of a limited moment of force about the foot ankle joint to exercise the body muscles associated with the oscillating foot movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Rodgers
- 👤 Rolland G Sturm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0237; A61H1/0266; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0173; A61H2201/018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A foot exercising device for support by the footboard of a bed to exercise the foot of a patient lying in the bed, comprising in combination a framework having a downwardly opened inverted U-shaped notch which receives the upper edge of said footboard, said framework having a forward portion which protrudes forwardly of said notch and forms a support beam, two foot support means located one on opposite ends of said support beam and pivotally mounted on to said support beam, an oscillating control means supported on said framework rearwardly of said notch and connections between said oscillating means and each of said foot support means whereby the latter is oscillated by the former.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A foot exercising device for support by the footboard of a bed to exercise the foot of a patient lying in the bed, comprising in combination a framework having a downwardly opened inverted U-shaped notch which receives the upper edge of said footboard, said framework having a forward portion which protrudes forwardly of said notch and forms a support beam, two foot support means located one on opposite ends of said support beam and pivotally mounted on to said support beam, an oscillating control means supported on said framework rearwardly of said notch and connections between said oscillating means and each of said foot support means whereby the latter is oscillated by the former.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said framework, rearwardly of said notch, includes a base member provided with a motor support, and wherein said oscillating means includes a motor carried by said motor support, a pair of cranks driven by said motor, and yiedable connecting rods respectively connecting said cranks and said foot support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said motor is mounted on the underside of said base member, a drive shaft extending vertically through said member, a horizontal shaft mounted on the upper side of said base member, driving connections between said drive shaft and said horizontal shaft, said cranks being mounted at the ends of the horizontal shaft and adjustment means for varying the strokes of said cranks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said framework includes a pair of separate horizontal plates disposed on opposite sides of said notch, the rearward plate being lower than the forward plate, said forward plate supporting said support beam, saId rearward plate supporting said control means, and a pair of spaced brackets defining said notch and joining said horizontal plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein each foot support means comprises a foot rest portion and a slotted support bracket rigidly connected to said foot rest portion and extending at right angles thereto and wherein a slide element, having a bearing boss, is slightly and adjustably received in each slot of said brackets and each bearing boss is mounted at the point of pivot of said foot support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as claimed in claim 5 including a pair of threaded members engaging respectively in threaded openings in said foot rest member and said slide for effecting adjustment of said bearing boss with respect to said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein said foot rest member is provided with an adjustable heel receiving element and with a strap member for holding a foot firmly against said foot rest member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 including an adjustable stop means carried by said framework for projecting into the space of said notch for abutting said footboard to clamp said framework in place thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |