US3765407A
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Exercise stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-29
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A platform type exercise stand, wherein a spring-loaded platform is coupled to a housing so when the user stands on the platform, the platform oscillates from side to side as well as vibrates so as to cause side-to-side movements of the user''s torso. The combination of the side-to-side and vibrating movements causes the user to exercise his body sufficiently to lose weight along the waistline and the hip. The oscillating and vibrational motion is provided by a pair of electromagnetic motors mounted in the housing of the stand and coupled to the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 C Prince
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/005; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0218; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An exercise stand for applying vibrational and twist motions to a user''s body comprising; a housing having a hollow portion, a plurality of compression springs disposed on one surface of said housing, a platform having its bottom surface mounted on said plurality of compression springs for support over said housing, and a first motor drive mounted in said housing and coupled to said platform for applying lateral oscillation thereto, a second motor drive mounted within said housing and coupled to said platform for providing vertical vibration to said platform, said first and second motor drives including first and second electromagnetic motors having oscillating armatures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An exercise stand for applying vibrational and twist motions to a user''s body comprising; a housing having a hollow portion, a plurality of compression springs disposed on one surface of said housing, a platform having its bottom surface mounted on said plurality of compression springs for support over said housing, and a first motor drive mounted in said housing and coupled to said platform for applying lateral oscillation thereto, a second motor drive mounted within said housing and coupled to said platform for providing vertical vibration to said platform, said first and second motor drives including first and second electromagnetic motors having oscillating armatures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The exercise stand as recited in claim 1 additionally comprising a second motor drive mounted within said housing and coupled to said platform for providing vertical vibration to said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The exercise stand as recited in claim 2, wherein said first and second motor drives comprise first and second electromagnetic motors respectively each having oscillating armatures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The exercise stand as recited in claim 1, wherein said first electromagnetic motor additionally comprises a linkage pivotably coupled to the armature of said motor, a drive shaft secured to said linkage and a slidable coupling mounted at the center of said platform and slidably engaging said drive shaft so that the oscillation of said armature transmitted through said linkage will oscillate said platform along a lateral plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The exercise stand as recited in claim 1, wherein said second electromagnetic motor includes a pad disposed on the bottom surface of said platform for alternate engagement with the armature of said second electromagnetic motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The exercise stand as recited in claim 1 additionally comprising a timer electrically connected to said first and second electromagnetic motors for interrupting the power of said motors after a predetermined time interval.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The exercise stand as recited in claim 1, wherein said plurality of springs comprise four springs, each mounted adjacent to a corner of said platform through a bore on the bottom of said platform and engaging the corresponding bore on the top surface of said housing.
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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |