US3702113A
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Electrode apparatus for exerciser handlebar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-20
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Granted: 1972-11-07
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Expires: 1989-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An electrode apparatus is disclosed for monitoring the condition of the heart while the subject is in the process of exercising. The electrodes are mounted on the handlebar or handrail of the exercise machine and are grasped with the hands to produce the electrical signals corresponding to the functioning of the heart.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Vincent Blockley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/22; A61B5/221; A61B5/222; A61B5/24; A61B5/316; A61B5/318; A61B5/332
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus for monitoring the condition of the heart of a person comprising: an output network; handgrip means for receiving the hand grasp of a person and for deriving physiological electrical signals from the hands of the person; means for transmitting said signals to said output network; an exerciser having a handlebar mounted thereon; and means for mounting said handgrip means on a handlebar of said exerciser.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
An apparatus for monitoring the condition of the heart of a person comprising: an output network; handgrip means for receiving the hand grasp of a person and for deriving physiological electrical signals from the hands of the person; means for transmitting said signals to said output network; an exerciser having a handlebar mounted thereon; and means for mounting said handgrip means on a handlebar of said exerciser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said handgrip means comprises at least one metal cylinder extending over said handlebar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said mounting means comprises means for insulating said metal cylinder from said handlebar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said insulating means comprises at least one insulative spacer element mounted on said handlebar, said spacer element having shoulder means for supporting said metal cylinder at a spaced relationship with said handlebar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said insulating means includes a pair of spacer elements supporting both ends of said metal cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein one of said spacer elements includes an orifice extending therethrough and said means for transmitting said signals to said output network comprises a wire extending through said orifice and connected at one end thereof to said metal cylinder.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
66 words
An apparatus for monitoring the condition of the heart of a person comprising: an exerciser apparatus having at least one handlebar; an electrode apparatus having handgrip means for receiving the hand grasp of the person and for deriving physiological electrical signals from the hands of the person; means for transmitting said signals to an output network; and means for mounting said handgrip means on said handlebar.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
66 words
An apparatus for monitoring the condition of the heart of a person comprising: an exerciser apparatus having at least one handlebar; an electrode apparatus having handgrip means for receiving the hand grasp of the person and for deriving physiological electrical signals from the hands of the person; means for transmitting said signals to an output network; and means for mounting said handgrip means on said handlebar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said exerciser apparatus is an exercising cycle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said exercising apparatus is an exercising treadmill.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said handgrip means comprises at least one metal cylinder extending over said handlebar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said mounting means comprises means for insulating said metal cylinder from said handlebar.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein said insulating means comprises at least one insulative spacer element mounted on said handlebar, said spacer element having shoulder means for supporting said metal cylinder at a spaced relationship with said handlebar.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said mounting means includes a pair of spacer elements supporting both ends of said metal cylinder.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein one of said spacer elements includes an orifice extending therethrough and said means for transmitting said signals to said output network comprises a wire extending through said orifice and connected at one end thereof to said metal cylinder.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said handgrip means further includes a sleeve mounted on said metal cylinder, said sleeve having a highly conductive substance deposited thereon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 15 wherein said sleeve is made of a cellular material and said substance is a liquid stored in the cells of said sleeve.
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) | 1975-11-07 | 1976-05-08 | 1976-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-07 | 1980-05-08 | 1980-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-07 | 1984-05-08 | 1984-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |