US3722885A
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Exercise game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-13
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A game wherein provision is made for the chance designation of the character and duration of performance of an exercise selected from a group of exercises designed to condition the body of the player in five important physical fitness component areas including cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, agility, balance and strength. Instructions for the performance of these exercises are imprinted on one side of cards of various colors which are arranged colored side up in piles relating to the various physical components for which the described exercise is designed. Special dice are provided, one having color designations which indicate the pile from which the player shall select a designated exercise and the other having numerals to indicate the period of time to be devoted for the performance thereof. Scoring is based upon the judgment of the instructor as to performance, effort and endurance. A timer is provided to measure the time designated by the cast of the numbered die.
Inventors
- 👤 C Leaf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
An exercise game comprising, a plurality of cards divided into groups, each group containing a plurality of cards, the cards in each group having backs with the same indicia which is distinguished from the indicia on the backs of cards of each other group, exercise instructions imprinted on the face of said cards, the instructions imprinted on each group of cards relating to the same category of exercises and to a category different from that imprinted on each other group, said cards being adapted to be arranged in piles according to their back indicia, with the faces downward, when in play, and random means for selecting a single card group indicia from the plurality thereof and for selecting a number from a plurality of numbers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
An exercise game comprising, a plurality of cards divided into groups, each group containing a plurality of cards, the cards in each group having backs with the same indicia which is distinguished from the indicia on the backs of cards of each other group, exercise instructions imprinted on the face of said cards, the instructions imprinted on each group of cards relating to the same category of exercises and to a category different from that imprinted on each other group, said cards being adapted to be arranged in piles according to their back indicia, with the faces downward, when in play, and random means for selecting a single card group indicia from the plurality thereof and for selecting a number from a plurality of numbers.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
166 words
A method of exercising comprising, providing a plurality of cards divided into groups, each group containing a plurality of cards, the cards in each group having backs with matching indicia which is distinguished from the indicia on the backs of each other group, the faces of the cards in each group being imprinted with exercise instructions within the same category of exercises but different from the category of exercises imprinted on the faces of the cards in each other group, arranging the cards in a plurality of piles, face downward, with the cards having the same back indicia in the same pile, operating random selecting means bearing indicia corresponding to those on the backs of said cards and bearing numbers, selecting the top card of the pile of cards having back indicia corresponding to that indicated by the random selecting device, and performing the exercise imprinted on the selected cards for a number of units of time corresponding to the number on the random selecting means.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
166 words
A method of exercising comprising, providing a plurality of cards divided into groups, each group containing a plurality of cards, the cards in each group having backs with matching indicia which is distinguished from the indicia on the backs of each other group, the faces of the cards in each group being imprinted with exercise instructions within the same category of exercises but different from the category of exercises imprinted on the faces of the cards in each other group, arranging the cards in a plurality of piles, face downward, with the cards having the same back indicia in the same pile, operating random selecting means bearing indicia corresponding to those on the backs of said cards and bearing numbers, selecting the top card of the pile of cards having back indicia corresponding to that indicated by the random selecting device, and performing the exercise imprinted on the selected cards for a number of units of time corresponding to the number on the random selecting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game of claim 1 wherein the random means comprises a die having different indicia on faces thereof corresponding to the indicia on the backs of the cards in each group.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The game of claim 3 wherein at least one face of the dies has no card designating indicia whereby to permit free selection by a player of a card from any desired pile of cards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The game of claim 1 wherein the random means comprise two dice, one die having indicia on faces thereof corresponding to the indicia on the backs of the cards in each group and the other die having indicia thereon to designate different numbers of units of time for performance of the imprinted exercise on the card.
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 |