US3761082A
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Harness assembly for exerciser and walker devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-05
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A harness assembly is provided for use with an exerciser and walker apparatus which is mounted on mounting means and accommodates the torso of the user disposed therein, the harness assembly including a chest strap for engagement above the upper extremity of a torso, a waist strap for engagement about the waist of the torso, head and shoulder restraint means, a plurality of suspension straps interconnecting the chest strap, waist strap and head and shoulder restraint means, the suspension straps including connecting means for extending the harness and the lower ends of the suspension straps connected to the waist strap, and a pair of leg straps interconnecting the rear and front portions respectively, of the waist strap, thereby to secure the waist about the lower extremity of the torso.
Inventors
- 👤 C Barthel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H3/008; A61H3/04; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0192; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1604; A61H2201/1607; A61H2201/1614; A61H2201/1616; A61H2201/1619; A61H2201/1621; A61H2201/1628; A61H2201/163; A61H2201/165; A61H2201/1652
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A harness assembly to support a human body in touching relationship with respect to a lower support surface comprising a chest strap for engagement about the upper extremity of a torso, a waist strap for engagement about the waist of the torso, head and shoulder restraint means, a plurality of front and rear suspension straps interconnecting said chest strap said waist strap and said head and shoulder restraint means, said front suspension straps interconnecting said chest and waist straps, and said rear suspension straps interconnecting said head and shoulder restraint means with said waist strap such that said front and rear suspension straps cooperate to mutually interconnect said chest and waist straps with said head and shoulder restraint means, the upper ends of said suspension straps including connecting means for suspending the harness and the lower ends of said suspension straps being connected to said waist strap, and a pair of leg straps interconnecting the rear and front portions respectively of said waist strap thereby securing said waist strap about the lower extremity of the torso.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A harness assembly to support a human body in touching relationship with respect to a lower support surface comprising a chest strap for engagement about the upper extremity of a torso, a waist strap for engagement about the waist of the torso, head and shoulder restraint means, a plurality of front and rear suspension straps interconnecting said chest strap said waist strap and said head and shoulder restraint means, said front suspension straps interconnecting said chest and waist straps, and said rear suspension straps interconnecting said head and shoulder restraint means with said waist strap such that said front and rear suspension straps cooperate to mutually interconnect said chest and waist straps with said head and shoulder restraint means, the upper ends of said suspension straps including connecting means for suspending the harness and the lower ends of said suspension straps being connected to said waist strap, and a pair of leg straps interconnecting the rear and front portions respectively of said waist strap thereby securing said waist strap about the lower extremity of the torso.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The harness assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said chest straps, waist straps, suspension straps and leg straps are adjustable to accommodate variously shaped torsos.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The harness assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the lower ends of said suspension straps are disengagably connected to said waist strap and the opposed ends of each of said leg straps are disengageably connected to the rear and front portions respectively of said waist strap thereby to facilitate the insertion and removal of the Harness assembly from the torso.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The harness assembly as set forth in claim 1, which further includes a resilient pad removably fastened about the torso and interposed between the torso and said chest strap and said waist strap thereby to prevent the respective straps from applying direct pressure against the torso.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |