US3722882A
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Exercycle with interacting waist belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-27
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-09-27
Abstract
Abstract Exercising apparatus in which a person seated on a seat of the apparatus grasps a handle directly in front of him and at the same time pedals a pedalling device with his feet stretched horizontally out in front of him. A waist belt is provided to be struck by the thighs of the person when pedalling and wearing the belt about his waist in order to exercise the waist. The handle and the pedals are adjustable vertically.
Inventors
- 👤 H Patrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A63B2022/0635; A63B2022/0652; A63B21/00; A63B21/012; A63B21/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
Exercising apparatus comprising, a stand having an elevated seat thereon, said stand having front and rear portions with said seat located between the same, a generally upright post affixed at said front portion of said stand and having a handle at the top thereof within the reach of a person seated on said seat when sitting generally upright, a pedalling device mounted astride said post at about the level of said seat to be pedalled by the horizontally outstretched feet of such seated person when grasping the handlebars, a waist belt means for exercising the waist of the person and having a forwardly projecting front portion to be struck by the thighs of the person when pedalling the apparatus and wearing the belt about his waist to exercise the waist, and mounting means for said pedalling device adjustable to raise and lower said pedalling device relative to said seat, said mounting means including a plurality of openings at different levels of said post, and fastening means for any selected level of openings, and said pedalling means including means for setting the degree of pEdalling difficulty.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
Exercising apparatus comprising, a stand having an elevated seat thereon, said stand having front and rear portions with said seat located between the same, a generally upright post affixed at said front portion of said stand and having a handle at the top thereof within the reach of a person seated on said seat when sitting generally upright, a pedalling device mounted astride said post at about the level of said seat to be pedalled by the horizontally outstretched feet of such seated person when grasping the handlebars, a waist belt means for exercising the waist of the person and having a forwardly projecting front portion to be struck by the thighs of the person when pedalling the apparatus and wearing the belt about his waist to exercise the waist, and mounting means for said pedalling device adjustable to raise and lower said pedalling device relative to said seat, said mounting means including a plurality of openings at different levels of said post, and fastening means for any selected level of openings, and said pedalling means including means for setting the degree of pEdalling difficulty.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for raising and lowering said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
Exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said belt has padding providing said forwardly projecting front portion, an elongated envelope for said padding having end portions, and means for fastening said end portions together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 3 in which said means for fastening said end portions comprises a fabric fastener having hooking material and pile material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said pedalling device includes a brake band lapping a shaft of said pedalling device, and means for adjusting tension on said brake band to control the pedalling difficulty.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said stand and said post comprise tubing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for vertical adjustment of said post.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for raising and lowering said handle relative to said post.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |