US3746339A
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Spring resistant type exercising device
Assignee: REEVES INTERNATIONAL Ltd A CORP OF
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Filing: 1971-06-07
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A physical exerciser having first and second elongated members so mounted as to permit the members to slide longitudinally relative to one another. First and second handles respectively are carried by the members on the ends thereof remote from one another. Resilient members are disposed between the members to resist movements of the handles towards one another. Pulling exercises are effected by pulling the rope lengths, positioned between the two handles, apart to cause the handles to move towards one another. Extension of the resilient members cause sliding movements of the members towards one another.
Inventors
- 👤 J Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/0004; A63B21/00043; A63B21/008; A63B21/0085; A63B21/0087; A63B21/02; A63B21/05; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A physical exerciser comprising a hollow tubular member open at one end, a first handle attached to the end of said hollow tubular member remote from said one end, an elongated member having a part extending into said tubular member through said open end and displaceable lengthwise within said tubular member, a second handle attached to the end of said elongated member remote from said part thereof, guide members guiding and supporting said elongated member for said lengthwise displacement, a resiliently extensible means being disposed within said hollow tubular member and connected to and extending between the open end of said hollow tubular member and said part of said elongated member extending into said tubular member and operable for resiliently opposing inward displacement of said elongated member into said tubular member, and limiting connected to and extending between said tubular member and said elongated member for limiting outward displacement of said elongated member with respect to said tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A physical exerciser comprising a hollow tubular member open at one end, a first handle attached to the end of said hollow tubular member remote from said one end, an elongated member having a part extending into said tubular member through said open end and displaceable lengthwise within said tubular member, a second handle attached to the end of said elongated member remote from said part thereof, guide members guiding and supporting said elongated member for said lengthwise displacement, a resiliently extensible means being disposed within said hollow tubular member and connected to and extending between the open end of said hollow tubular member and said part of said elongated member extending into said tubular member and operable for resiliently opposing inward displacement of said elongated member into said tubular member, and limiting connected to and extending between said tubular member and said elongated member for limiting outward displacement of said elongated member with respect to said tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 1, wherein the limiting means comprises a rope having two portions, each extending between the first and second handles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein the elongated member extends freely within the tubular member and a second tubular member is a sliding fit over the first tubular member and is secured to the second handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein the guide members comprise a bush located at the end of the hollow tubular member remote from its handle, the bush being apertured to receive the elongated member, a pulley mounted on the end of the elongated member and wherein the resiliently extensible means comprises a resilient cord which passes around the pulley and which is secured at its ends to the bush.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 4 wherein the resilient cord comprises a multiplicity of synthetic rubber yarns encased by a sheath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 4 comprising a guide member attached to the elongated member to inhibit disengagement of the resilient cord from the pulley.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein the guide members comprise a bush located at the end of the hollow tubular member remote from the first handle, a flange located at the end of the elongated member remote from the second handle, the bush being apertured to receive the elongated member and the flange being received as a sliding fit in the hollow tubular member, and wherein the resiliently extensible member is connected to and extending between the bush and the flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 7 wherein the resilient member comprises a single coil spring embracing the elongated member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 7 wherein the resilient member comprises a multiplicity of coil springs which are disposed around a second elongated member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 7 further comprising an additional resilient member arranged between the flange and the first handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 10 further comprising a further additional resilient member arranged between the bush and the second handle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 11 wherein each of the additional resilient members each comprises at least one coil spring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 7 further comprising a rod carried by the first handle said rod being received in an aperture in the flange to protrude into the elongated member which is tubular.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 7 wherein the displacement limiting member comprises a rope having two portions each of said portions extending between the first and second handles.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A physical exerciser as defined in claim 14 wherein the limiting member comprises a rope which is endless and passes through the handles.
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |