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Exercise apparatus on pedestal for patients
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-12
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A heavy base supports a vertically and rotatably adjustable pedestal having an integral upper right angle extension. This extension supports an arm at its free end which carries exercising implements comprising a bicycle-type pedaling device positionable above or below the arm and spring loaded hand grips movable pivotally on eccentric cams. The implement supporting arm extends at right angles from the pedestal extension and is rotatably adjustable around the axis of such extension. The implement supporting arm has length adjustment to suit various requirements for positioning the hand grips relative to a patient. The base has wheeled support to provide portability of the device and is capable of being anchored to the floor for set positioning.
Inventors
- 👤 L Craig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/14; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/023; A63B22/00; A63B22/0002; A63B22/001; A63B22/0012; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A63B2023/003; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/025; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00061; A63B21/00065; A63B21/04; A63B21/0407; A63B21/0428; A63B21/0442; A63B21/055; A63B22/0694; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0233; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
Exercise apparatus for patients comprising a base, a pedestal on said base, a substantially horizontal lateral extension on the upper end of said pedestal having a free end, an arm secured to said lateral extension adjacent to the free end of the latter whereby to be offset laterally from said pedestal, said arm extending at right angles to said lateral extension, and exercising means on said arm for engagement by a patient in a lying or sitting position, said exercising means comprising a head on said arm, laterally projecting handles pivotally connected to said head and having cam ends engaged eccentrically against said head, and spring means in said head urging said cam ends against said head whereby an exercising force is required to pivot the handles relative to the head in the eccentric rotation of said cam ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
Exercise apparatus for patients comprising a base, a pedestal on said base, a substantially horizontal lateral extension on the upper end of said pedestal having a free end, an arm secured to said lateral extension adjacent to the free end of the latter whereby to be offset laterally from said pedestal, said arm extending at right angles to said lateral extension, and exercising means on said arm for engagement by a patient in a lying or sitting position, said exercising means comprising a head on said arm, laterally projecting handles pivotally connected to said head and having cam ends engaged eccentrically against said head, and spring means in said head urging said cam ends against said head whereby an exercising force is required to pivot the handles relative to the head in the eccentric rotation of said cam ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exercising apparatus of claim 1 wherein said exercising means also includes a bicycle-type pedaling device disposed intermediate the ends of said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein said arm is secured at one of its ends to said lateral extension and said head is secured to the other end of said arm, said arm being extendable in length for selectively positioning said head relative to a patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 1 including at least one tension spring to accomplish pulling exercising functions, and connecting means at various points on said base, lateral extension and said head for releasable securement of one end of said spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
Exercise apparatus for patients comprising a base, a pedestal on said base, a horizontal lateral extension on the upper end of said pedestal, an arm pivotally mounted at one end on said lateral extension for rotation in a vertical plane around the axis of said lateral extension, means to secure said arm in selected rotative positions on said lateral extension, a bicycle-type pedaling device, and means mounting said pedaling device in operative positions selectively on top of said arm or on the underside of said arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
Exercise apparatus for patients comprising a base, a pedestal on said base, a horizontal lateral extension on the upper end of said pedestal, an arm pivotally mounted at one end on said lateral extension for rotation in a vertical plane around the axis of said lateral extension, means to secure said arm in selected rotative positions on said lateral extension, a bicycle-type pedaling device, and means mounting said pedaling device in operative positions selectively on top of said arm or on the underside of said arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 5, said pedaling device comprising a rotative shaft having a pair of hollow radial pedal arms, and a pair of pedals each mounted on a rod having telescopic length adjustment in one of said pedal arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 5 including a pair of laterally projecting handles on the other end of said arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 7 including means pivotally connecting said handles with said arm for swinging movements of the handles on the arm, and means resisting said swinging movements of said handles so as to require an exercising force to swing the handles.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 7 including a telescopic length adjustment in said arm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
146 words
Exercise apparatus comprising a base to support the apparatus on a floor, a pedestal on said base, a horizontal lateral extension on the upper end of said pedestal, an arm pivotally mounted at one end on said lateral extension for rotation in a vertical plane around the axis of said lateral extension to place said arm in a selected horizontal or inclined position adaptable to a patient lying or sitting in a bed or sitting in a chair, means for securing said arm in said selected position, a bicycle-type pedaling device mounted on said arm intermediate the ends of the arm, a pair of laterally projecting handles pivotally mounted on the other end of said arm for swinging movements in a plane perpendicular to the arm, and means resisting said swinging movements of said handles so as to require an exercising force to swing the handles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
146 words
Exercise apparatus comprising a base to support the apparatus on a floor, a pedestal on said base, a horizontal lateral extension on the upper end of said pedestal, an arm pivotally mounted at one end on said lateral extension for rotation in a vertical plane around the axis of said lateral extension to place said arm in a selected horizontal or inclined position adaptable to a patient lying or sitting in a bed or sitting in a chair, means for securing said arm in said selected position, a bicycle-type pedaling device mounted on said arm intermediate the ends of the arm, a pair of laterally projecting handles pivotally mounted on the other end of said arm for swinging movements in a plane perpendicular to the arm, and means resisting said swinging movements of said handles so as to require an exercising force to swing the handles.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 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 |