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US3848468A
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Hand grip testing device for body weighing scales
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-01
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-02-01
Abstract
Abstract The hand grip testing device for use with body weighing scales having a platform, a base, and a dial, in which a generally Ushaped frame has a first horizontal member for slipping beneath the body of the scales and a second horizontal member for extending above the platform of the scales in spaced relation thereto. A plunger having a handle at the upper end extends downwardly through said second horizontal member and engages the upper surface of the platform, and hand receiving elements or pads are disposed on the underside of the horizontal member for use by the fingers when the plunger is pressed downwardly in the grip testing action.
Inventors
- 👤 O Richards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:08
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/44; G01G19/50; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/22; A61B5/224; A61B5/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A detachable hand grip testing device for use with body weighing scales having a platform, a base, and a dial, comprising a generally U-shaped frame having a first member for seating beneath the base of the scales and a second member for extending above the platform in spaced relation thereto, a member supported by said second member and movable toward said first frame member for engaging the upper surface of said platform, and one part of a hand gripping means on said movable member and another part of a hand gripping means on said second member, for urging said movable member against said platform for registering the pressure on the scale dial.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A detachable hand grip testing device for use with body weighing scales having a platform, a base, and a dial, comprising a generally U-shaped frame having a first member for seating beneath the base of the scales and a second member for extending above the platform in spaced relation thereto, a member supported by said second member and movable toward said first frame member for engaging the upper surface of said platform, and one part of a hand gripping means on said movable member and another part of a hand gripping means on said second member, for urging said movable member against said platform for registering the pressure on the scale dial.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hand grip testing device as defined in claim 1 in which said member movably supported by said second member is a vertically positioned plunger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hand grip testing device as defined in claim 2 in which a handle is disposed on the upper end of said plunger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hand grip testing device as defined in claim 2 in which a foot is disposed on the lower end of said plunger for engaging the upper surface of said platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A hand grip testing device as defined in claim 4 in which pads are disposed on the underside of said second horizontal member on either side of said plunger.
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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |