US3747593A
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Hand exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-12
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic exercising device including a pair of elastic cords joining a pair of hand grip members, the pair of cords being connected to one hand grip member spaced apart a distance greater than the width of the user''s hand with the cords connected to the opposite hand grip member spaced apart a distance approximate the width of the user''s finger.
Inventors
- 👤 W Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552; A63B21/0004; A63B21/00043; A63B21/40; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4043; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B21/0555; A63B21/0557; A63B23/03508; A63B23/1209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A therapeutic hand exercising device comprising: a first hand grip member having a pair of lateral openings therein approximate the ends thereof spaced apart a longitudinal distance approximate the width of a user''s hand; a second hand grip member having a pair of lateral openings therein longitudinally spaced apart a distance approximate the width of the user''s finger; a pair of elastic cords connecting the two pairs of openings; and fastening means holding the ends of the elastic cords in the hand grip members whereby the hand grip members can be gripped in opposite hands and moved apart in parallel spaced relation against the resistance of the elastic cords.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A therapeutic hand exercising device comprising: a first hand grip member having a pair of lateral openings therein approximate the ends thereof spaced apart a longitudinal distance approximate the width of a user''s hand; a second hand grip member having a pair of lateral openings therein longitudinally spaced apart a distance approximate the width of the user''s finger; a pair of elastic cords connecting the two pairs of openings; and fastening means holding the ends of the elastic cords in the hand grip members whereby the hand grip members can be gripped in opposite hands and moved apart in parallel spaced relation against the resistance of the elastic cords.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A therapeutic hand exercising device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the pair of openings in the second hand grip member are longitudinal slots which allow the elastic cords to be moved in the slots to vary the space between the cords.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A therapeutic hand exercising device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the second hand grip has a length approximate the width of the user''s hand and the lateral openings are equally spaced inwardly from the ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A therapeutic hand exercising device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the hand grip members have a rigid tubular core and a layer of soft resilient material surrounding the core and the fastening means is a wire bale which doubles back and surrounds the end of the elastic cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A therapeutic hand exercising device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the hand grip members have a rigid tubular core and a layer of soft resilient material surrounding the core and the fastening means is a wire bale which doubles back and surrounds the end of the elastic cord made up of a group of rubber bands surrounded by a fabric cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A therapeutic hand exercIsing device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fastening means is a wire bale which is bent around a doubled portion of the elastic cords.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
A therapeutic hand exercising device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the pair of openings in the second hand grip member are longitudinal slots having a width equal to the diameter of the elastic cord and a length approximately twice said diameter, and the fastening means doubles back and surrounds the end of the elastic cord doubling its size.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |