US3785647A
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Balancing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-06
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A device utilized for balancing objects thereon which comprises a support structure in the form of a body rack having attachment means such as a waist strap for detachably securing the body rack to the body of the user so that his arms can be free for placement of objects. A plurality of transversely extending arms can be carried on the body rack, the arms having support areas or receptacles for balancing objects thereon at spaced locations such as at the ends of the arms. The arms may be rotatably mounted on the body rack, and a drive motor may be provided for causing the arms to slowly rotate in a horizontal plane to increase the difficulty of balancing the objects on the arms.
Inventors
- 👤 M Bender
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/26; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/49; A63F2250/495; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/02; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said objects being balanced upon said support areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said objects being balanced upon said support areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: said support means comprises at least one arm having at least two of said spaced apart areas thereon for receiving said objects.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support means, said support means comprising at least one arm having at least two of said spaced apart areas thereon for receiving said objects, said body rack having a first connector means at said second rack portion for connecting to said arm, and said arm having a corresponding second connector means thereon for variable engagement with said first connector means to support said arm on said body rack in selected positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support means, said support means comprising at least one arm having at least two of said spaced apart areas thereon for receiving said objects, said body rack having a first connector means at said second rack portion for connecting to said arm, and said arm having a corresponding second connector means thereon for variable engagement with said first connector means to support said arm on said body rack in selected positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said arm is mounted for rotation relative to said body rack, further including: a drive means on said body rack for rotating said arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
150 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said support means comprising at least one arm having at least two of said spaced apart areas thereon for receiving said objects, at least two of said arms being provided, said arms having connection means thereon for detachably connecting to one another and to said body rack for supporting more than one arm on said body rack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
150 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said support means comprising at least one arm having at least two of said spaced apart areas thereon for receiving said objects, at least two of said arms being provided, said arms having connection means thereon for detachably connecting to one another and to said body rack for supporting more than one arm on said body rack.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
170 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said support means comprising at least one arm having at least two of said spaced apart areas thereon for receiving said objects, said body rack having connector means at said second rack portion for connecting to said arm, said arm being a generally straight elongated member having a receptacle at each end thereof for receiving one of said objects, said arm geing supported on said connector means at about the midpoint between the ends of said arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
170 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said support means comprising at least one arm having at least two of said spaced apart areas thereon for receiving said objects, said body rack having connector means at said second rack portion for connecting to said arm, said arm being a generally straight elongated member having a receptacle at each end thereof for receiving one of said objects, said arm geing supported on said connector means at about the midpoint between the ends of said arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
141 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said body attachment means comprising a first attAchment means for releasably supporting said first portion of said body rack at about the waist of the user and a second attachment means for releasably supporting said body rack at a point thereon spaced outwardly in front of the user.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said body attachment means comprising a first attAchment means for releasably supporting said first portion of said body rack at about the waist of the user and a second attachment means for releasably supporting said body rack at a point thereon spaced outwardly in front of the user.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 7 wherein: said second attachment means comprises a strap for connecting to said body rack at a said point spaced outwardly from said first portion thereof and for extending up and around the neck of the user.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said body rack comprises an open A-frame with its apex spaced from the user and with its inner end being curved to conform to the contour of the user''s body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
111 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, magnetic means being provided in said objects to magnetically hold objects in balanced position relative to one another.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
111 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, magnetic means being provided in said objects to magnetically hold objects in balanced position relative to one another.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
110 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said objects being made of styrofoam, said objects being weighted to provide a low center of gravity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
110 words
Balancing apparatus comprising, in combination: a body rack having spaced apart first and second portions, body attachment means connected to said body rack for releasably attaching said first portion of said body rack to the body of a user with said second portion positioned outwardly in front of the body of such user, support means mounted on said second portion of said rack for supporting a plurality of objects, said support means defining at least two spaced apart support areas, and a plurality of separate objects configured for balancing upon said support areas, said objects being made of styrofoam, said objects being weighted to provide a low center of gravity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
70 words
A balancing device comprising: an elongated cantilever beam having an inner end and an outer end, attachment means for releasably attaching the beam at its inner end to the body of the user, an arm carried adjacent the outer end of said beam and extending transversely outwardly therefrom in generally opposite directions, and support means on said arm adjacent each outer end thereof for supporting one or more objects thereon.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
70 words
A balancing device comprising: an elongated cantilever beam having an inner end and an outer end, attachment means for releasably attaching the beam at its inner end to the body of the user, an arm carried adjacent the outer end of said beam and extending transversely outwardly therefrom in generally opposite directions, and support means on said arm adjacent each outer end thereof for supporting one or more objects thereon.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of balancing objects comprising the steps of: releasably affixing a support structure in a set position on the body of the user, causing substantial movement of a portion of the structure relative to the user, while simultaneously placing objects in balanced positions on the moving portion of the structure and on other objects already balanced on that portion of the structure, said movement being effected in a substantially horizontal plane.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of balancing objects comprising the steps of: releasably affixing a support structure in a set position on the body of the user, causing substantial movement of a portion of the structure relative to the user, while simultaneously placing objects in balanced positions on the moving portion of the structure and on other objects already balanced on that portion of the structure, said movement being effected in a substantially horizontal plane.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 13 wherein the movement is a rotary movement.
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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |