US3826490A
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Therapeutic exercise apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-16
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-03-16
Abstract
Abstract Therapeutic exercise apparatus for insertion beneath a patient occupied bed mattress. The apparatus has a base that is so constructed and arranged that it is conveniently insertable under any part of the bed mattress and has joined to it a weight support which includes a guide device and a cable device. The cable device has a cable with variable weights on one end and a sling on the other. The weights resist movement of the sling by the user of the apparatus. Additionally, the apparatus affords various adjustments and is foldable to facilitate portability and storage.
Inventors
- 👤 V Mossman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/154; A63B21/16; A63B21/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S482/00; Y10S482/904; Y10S482/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
316 words
In portable therapeudic exercise apparatus adapted for removable installation to patient occupied apparatus having a pad or like which user occupies; the combination of a weight support arranged for positioning beside the user occupied apparatus and including an upright post having substantially parallel top and bottom cross members at the opposite ends thereof, guide means carried by the top cross member, the guide means including pulley means and a pair of guide elements joined to and spaced apart one on each of the top cross members and laterally extending therefrom, the pair of guide elements each including means variably positioning the pulley means therealong and cable means including a cable slidably supported by each guide element and having a limb engaging element joined to one end of each cable and weight means joined to the other end of each cable for resisting movement of the patient''s limb, each guide element slidably supporting a respective cable so that the limb engaging element can be freely reciprocated above the pad by the patients limb against the resistance from the weight means and the weight means extends away from the patient occupied aparatus; and a base constructed and arranged for slidable positioning beneath the pad, the base being non-attachable to the patient occupied apparatus and including a pair of spaced apart legs joined to a respective one of the opposite ends of the bottom cross member and adapted to extend a predetermined distance beneath the pad and in a plane extending laterally to the side of the pad so as to prevent tilting of the weight support about the bottom cross member, said legs being spaced apart a predetermined distance so as to prevent tilting of the weight support in a plane substantially parallel to a side of the pad, the base being further constructed and arranged to be swingable to a folded position relative to the upright post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
316 words
In portable therapeudic exercise apparatus adapted for removable installation to patient occupied apparatus having a pad or like which user occupies; the combination of a weight support arranged for positioning beside the user occupied apparatus and including an upright post having substantially parallel top and bottom cross members at the opposite ends thereof, guide means carried by the top cross member, the guide means including pulley means and a pair of guide elements joined to and spaced apart one on each of the top cross members and laterally extending therefrom, the pair of guide elements each including means variably positioning the pulley means therealong and cable means including a cable slidably supported by each guide element and having a limb engaging element joined to one end of each cable and weight means joined to the other end of each cable for resisting movement of the patient''s limb, each guide element slidably supporting a respective cable so that the limb engaging element can be freely reciprocated above the pad by the patients limb against the resistance from the weight means and the weight means extends away from the patient occupied aparatus; and a base constructed and arranged for slidable positioning beneath the pad, the base being non-attachable to the patient occupied apparatus and including a pair of spaced apart legs joined to a respective one of the opposite ends of the bottom cross member and adapted to extend a predetermined distance beneath the pad and in a plane extending laterally to the side of the pad so as to prevent tilting of the weight support about the bottom cross member, said legs being spaced apart a predetermined distance so as to prevent tilting of the weight support in a plane substantially parallel to a side of the pad, the base being further constructed and arranged to be swingable to a folded position relative to the upright post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the weight support includes clamping means adjustably movable on the upright post and arranged to releasably clamp to a portion of the patient occupied apparatus to provide additional support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein the base includes connecting means rotatably joining the ends of the spaced apart legs to the opposite ends of the bottom cross member so that the base is swIngable from a horizontal position to a folded position relative to the upright post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein the base includes connecting means rotatably joining the ends of the spaced apart legs to the opposite ends of the bottom cross member so that the base is swingable from an operative position relative to the upright post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the upright post comprises aligned upper and lower sections adjustable relative to each other to vary the height of the top cross member above the patient occupied apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the guide means includes means releasably, slidably and rotatably connecting the guide element to an end of the top cross member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the base includes connecting means rotatably joining the ends of the spaced apart legs to the opposite ends of the bottom cross member so that the base is swingable from an operative position to a folded position relative to the upright post.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
Portable therapeudic apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the connecting means is a pair of hinges each connecting an end of the bottom cross member to a respective one of the legs and the connecting means includes locking means releasably retaining the base in either the horizontal or vertical position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the connecting means is a threaded connection between each end of the bottom cross member and an end of a respective one of the legs, the threaded connection being constructed so that the legs are separable and the predetermined distance between the spaced apart legs is thereby rendered variable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the connecting means is a telescopic connection between each end of the spaced apart legs and a respective end of the bottom cross member, the telescopic connection being constructed so that the legs are axially, separable and the predetermined distance between the spaced apart legs is thereby rendered variable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the connecting means is a ball and socket connection and the connecting means includes means releasably locking the base in either the folded position of the operative position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein the connecting means also slidably joins the ends of the spaced apart legs to the opposite ends of the bottom cross member for axial movement therealong to vary the predetermined distance between the spaced apart legs.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
66 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 12, wherein the spaced apart legs each comprise interconnected retractable and extensible parts for varying the length of the legs and means locking the parts in a selected position and wherein the guide means further includes means releasably, slidably and rotatably connecting each of the pair of guide elements to a respective end of the top cross member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the spaced apart legs at the ends opposite the ends joined to the opposite ends of the bottom cross member are integrally joined to form a U-shaped base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the spaced apart legs are L-shaped.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the spaced apart legs each comprise interconnected retractable and extensible parts for varying the length of the legs and means locking the parts in a selected position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein the base includes connecting means rotatably and axially movably joining the ends of each of the legs to the opposite end of The bottom cross member so that the base is swingable from an operative position or a folded position relative to the upright post and the predetermined distance between a spaced apart legs is variable.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
Portable therapeudic exercise apparatus as described in claim 17, wherein the spaced apart legs of the base have their ends opposite the ends joined to the bottom cross member telescopically joined to each other to facilitate the adjustment of the predetermined distance between the spaced apart legs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US329663A
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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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |