US3707285A
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Horizontal bar exercising device
Assignee: Gravity Guidance Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-23
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1990-07-23
Abstract
Abstract An exercise device including a pair of upright poles interconnected by top and bottom cross members, the bottom cross member being slidable on the poles and adapted to be biased upwardly by spring elements at opposite ends. A horizontally disposed weight may be detachably carried on the bottom cross member. U-shaped members are pivotally and slidably connected to the poles to provide parallel handles when pivoted to an inwardly extending position and provide supports for a pivotal bed frame when the U-shaped members are pivoted outwardly. The bed frame is pivoted such that the center of gravity of the exerciser will be shifted back and forth across the pivotal axis by moving the hands from the sides towards the head. A canvas material supports the buttocks, back and head while a pair of cross elements engage the ankles and the feet. The cross elements are adjustable along the length of the body frame and with respect to each other. A pair of U-shaped hooks may be secured to the exerciser''s ankles and engage the top cross bar to suspend the exerciser in an inverted position or engage one of the cross elements on the body frame to hold the exerciser stationary on the body frame as he pivots from an upright position to an inverted position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B1/00; A63B17/00; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552; A63B21/16; A63B21/1681; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An exercising device comprising, a pair of spaced apart vertical pole members, and means for securing the top and bottom ends of said pole members stationary, a handle unit secured to each of said poles and each includes handle members parallel to each other disposed inwardly of said poles and adapted to be gripped by an exerciser, said handle units being rotatably connected to said poles and being adapted to pivot between positions extending between said poles to positions extending outwardly thereof, and said handle units being relatively vertically adjustable on said poles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An exercising device comprising, a pair of spaced apart vertical pole members, and means for securing the top and bottom ends of said pole members stationary, a handle unit secured to each of said poles and each includes handle members parallel to each other disposed inwardly of said poles and adapted to be gripped by an exerciser, said handle units being rotatably connected to said poles and being adapted to pivot between positions extending between said poles to positions extending outwardly thereof, and said handle units being relatively vertically adjustable on said poles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said handle unit is U-shaped and one leg is secured to said pole and the other leg forms said handle member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
An exercising device comprising, a pair of spaced apart vertical pole members, and means for securing the top and bottom ends of said pole members stationary, a bottom cross member slidably vertically engaging each of said pole members at its opposite ends, a spring means connected to said cross member for normally biasing it upwardly against the weight of the exerciser, a handle member secured to each of said poles on the inner sides thereof for the exerciser to hold when standing on said bottom cross member, and said handle members being vertically and rotatably adjustable on said poles to move up and down and between positions extending inwardly and outwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
111 words
An exercising device comprising, a pair of spaced apart vertical pole members, and means for securing the top and bottom ends of said pole members stationary, a bottom cross member slidably vertically engaging each of said pole members at its opposite ends, a spring means connected to said cross member for normally biasing it upwardly against the weight of the exerciser, a handle member secured to each of said poles on the inner sides thereof for the exerciser to hold when standing on said bottom cross member, and said handle members being vertically and rotatably adjustable on said poles to move up and down and between positions extending inwardly and outwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein Said spring means includes an elastic element on each end of said cross member extending upwardly into anchoring engagement with said respective poles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein each of said handle members is U-shaped and one leg is secured to said pole and the other leg forms said handle member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein said handle units each include a collar slidably engaging said pole members and a support bracket extending from each of said collars opposite said handle units.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
223 words
An exercising device comprising, a pair of spaced apart vertical, rigid pole members, horizontally disposed stationary support structures engaging the top and bottom ends of said pole members to hold said pole members stationary and said pole members being free standing between said top and bottom ends, a bottom cross member having sleeves at opposite ends slidably engaging said poles, said sleeves each having a sufficient length to always maintain said cross member in a perpendicular relationship to said pole members, a spring means connected to said cross member for normally biasing it upwardly against the weight of the exerciser, said spring means includes an elastic element on each end of said cross member extending upwardly into anchoring engagement with brackets vertically adjustably connected to each of said poles, a pair of arms extending perpendicularly to a vertical plane through each of said poles and cross member outwardly from said sleeves and detachably engaging opposite ends of a weight unit having an elongated rod resting on said arms, and weight elements on said elongated rod, each of said arms being connected to said sleeves above the horizontal plane of said cross member to space said weight unit above said cross member and out of said vertical plane, and said cross member having hand-gripping stations at opposite ends for engagement by an exerciser''s hands.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
223 words
An exercising device comprising, a pair of spaced apart vertical, rigid pole members, horizontally disposed stationary support structures engaging the top and bottom ends of said pole members to hold said pole members stationary and said pole members being free standing between said top and bottom ends, a bottom cross member having sleeves at opposite ends slidably engaging said poles, said sleeves each having a sufficient length to always maintain said cross member in a perpendicular relationship to said pole members, a spring means connected to said cross member for normally biasing it upwardly against the weight of the exerciser, said spring means includes an elastic element on each end of said cross member extending upwardly into anchoring engagement with brackets vertically adjustably connected to each of said poles, a pair of arms extending perpendicularly to a vertical plane through each of said poles and cross member outwardly from said sleeves and detachably engaging opposite ends of a weight unit having an elongated rod resting on said arms, and weight elements on said elongated rod, each of said arms being connected to said sleeves above the horizontal plane of said cross member to space said weight unit above said cross member and out of said vertical plane, and said cross member having hand-gripping stations at opposite ends for engagement by an exerciser''s hands.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein a top cross member is provided having sleeves at opposite ends slidably and adjustably engaging said poles, and hand-gripping stations are provided on opposite ends of said top cross member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein a platform is provided on said bottom cross member between said hand-gripping stations.
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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) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |