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US3820780A
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Head weight and method of use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-23
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1991-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A weighted head band is worn by an athlete to strengthen the neck muscles. The band is made of fabric, filled with shot and supported by medial and traverse straps over the top of the head. The band weighs between eight and twelve pounds and the weight is concentrated about the ears of the athlete.
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 22:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/10; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/0601; A63B21/0603; A63B21/065; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/17; Y10S273/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
The method of strengthening the neck muscles of an athlete comprising: a. wearing a weight on the head by the athlete, b. determining the weight of the athlete, c. adjusting said weighted band to about five per cent of the weight of the athlete, d. concentrating said weighted band mainly about the ears of the athlete, and e. supporting the weighted band partially below the ears when the head is tilted.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
The method of strengthening the neck muscles of an athlete comprising: a. wearing a weight on the head by the athlete, b. determining the weight of the athlete, c. adjusting said weighted band to about five per cent of the weight of the athlete, d. concentrating said weighted band mainly about the ears of the athlete, and e. supporting the weighted band partially below the ears when the head is tilted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 with an additional limitation of f. placing the center of gravity of the weighted band i. about vertically aligned with the auditory meatus and ii. within about 1 1/2 inches thereabove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
A head weight device to strengthen the neck muscles comprising: a. a band, b. adjustment means on the band so that it fits snugly to the head, c. (i) a median strap and (ii) a traverse strap (iii) crossing at the center of the head and attached to the band, d. the band weighing at least about eight pounds, e. an ear panel on each side of said band adapted to extend around the ear when in use, f. an opening in each ear panel adapted to be over the ear when in use, and g. particulate weighting material in the ear panel, some of which weighting material is below the opening therein and the weight of said band being concentrated in said ear panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
125 words
A head weight device to strengthen the neck muscles comprising: a. a band, b. adjustment means on the band so that it fits snugly to the head, c. (i) a median strap and (ii) a traverse strap (iii) crossing at the center of the head and attached to the band, d. the band weighing at least about eight pounds, e. an ear panel on each side of said band adapted to extend around the ear when in use, f. an opening in each ear panel adapted to be over the ear when in use, and g. particulate weighting material in the ear panel, some of which weighting material is below the opening therein and the weight of said band being concentrated in said ear panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 with an additional limitation of h. said device having a center of gravity between about the level of the opening in the ear panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 with additional limitations of j. said band made of two-ply flexible, pliable fabric, k. parts of said band being filled with shot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 with an additional limitation of m. said adjustment means being at the rear of the band.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |