US3863916A
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Exercising devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-17
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-12-17
Abstract
Abstract An exercising device, useful in developing the muscles of the lower legs, ankles and feet. A rectangular frame supports a heel rest and pivotally mounts a pair of swing arms. The ends of the swing arms are spanned by a weight holding bar on which weights are secured by collars. A user places his heel on the heel rest and his toes under the weight bar and exercises by bending his ankle.
Inventors
- 👤 Vance Allen Cline
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03525; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/0615; A63B21/40; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4047; A63B23/03508; A63B23/04; A63B23/08; A63B23/085; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In combination an exercising device comprising a rectangularly constructed frame, including a foot heel rest assembly, consisting of a knurled shaft member secured to and supported by a pair of vertically disposed upstanding members secured adjacent the sides of two opposing transverse frame members, a weight holding bar assembly consisting of a shaft member, including a pair of screw clamp weight collars, secured to a pair of opposing swing arm members, which are pivotal adjacent to the sides, at one end of the two forementioned opposing frame members, a pair of weight bar stops consisting of two vertically disposed upstanDing members, secured adjacent to the sides of said opposing frame members, positioned beneath, and supporting the forementioned weight holding bar in proper position for beginning the exercise movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In combination an exercising device comprising a rectangularly constructed frame, including a foot heel rest assembly, consisting of a knurled shaft member secured to and supported by a pair of vertically disposed upstanding members secured adjacent the sides of two opposing transverse frame members, a weight holding bar assembly consisting of a shaft member, including a pair of screw clamp weight collars, secured to a pair of opposing swing arm members, which are pivotal adjacent to the sides, at one end of the two forementioned opposing frame members, a pair of weight bar stops consisting of two vertically disposed upstanDing members, secured adjacent to the sides of said opposing frame members, positioned beneath, and supporting the forementioned weight holding bar in proper position for beginning the exercise movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure of claim 1. Wherein said screw clamp weight collars are comprised each of a length of heavy wall cylinder, sufficient length to provide stability, including a threaded T screw, running through a threaded hole set at an angle in relation to one face of said cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1. Wherein said weight holding bar is of sufficient length to accept a number of standard exercise weights, for the purpose of varying resistance to the exercise movement.
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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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |