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Push-pull type of exercising device
Assignee: INTERNAX HOLDINGS Ltd
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Filing: 1973-02-22
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A body exerciser comprising a pair of flexible lines, each has at one end a loop to be grasped by a hand of a user and a stirrup at the other end for holding the line tensioned by a person''s foot. Each stirrup includes two loops, one engaging the bottom of a foot of a user and the other engaging the ankle of a user. Each line passes over a pulley which is secured by hooks to a member which in turn is connected to a fixed support. In use of the exerciser, an arm is moved simultaneously with the leg, the hand and foot being attached by the line so that the tension in the line is between the hand and foot so that the exertion of one member is balanced against the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin Weider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03575; A63B21/00; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/154; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
An exercising device comprising: first flexible line means having a single loop at one end adapted for engagement by a person''s hand two loops at the other end adapted for engagement by a person''s instep and ankle, and second flexible line means having a single loop at one end adapted for engagement by the person''s other hand and two loops at the other end adapted for engagement by the person''s other instep and ankle; and pulley means providing a support for both said line means passing thereover whereby the line means may be tensioned by way of movements of the person''s respective hands and feet when engaging their associated loops, said pulley means being adapted for attachment to a fixed support, the two loops for each foot being oriented so that the instep loop tensions its line means when a user''s legs are extended horizontally and the ankle loop tensions the line means when the user''s legs are vertical.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
An exercising device comprising: first flexible line means having a single loop at one end adapted for engagement by a person''s hand two loops at the other end adapted for engagement by a person''s instep and ankle, and second flexible line means having a single loop at one end adapted for engagement by the person''s other hand and two loops at the other end adapted for engagement by the person''s other instep and ankle; and pulley means providing a support for both said line means passing thereover whereby the line means may be tensioned by way of movements of the person''s respective hands and feet when engaging their associated loops, said pulley means being adapted for attachment to a fixed support, the two loops for each foot being oriented so that the instep loop tensions its line means when a user''s legs are extended horizontally and the ankle loop tensions the line means when the user''s legs are vertical.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as in claim 1, including a member, wherein said pulley means includes pulleys attached to said member, and means for securing said member to a fixed support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein said member is in the form of a plate having holes therein, said pulleys including hooks hooked into said holes, and said securing means includes a line attached to said plate at another hole in said plate.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |