US3887180A
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Exercise apparatus for bedridden patients
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a bed having an end frame, consisting of side by side paddle boards, positioned to horizontally extend from the end frame of the bed, a coil spring interconnects each board with a platen, and adjustable means including a screw-nut assembly and guide rods for horizontally positioning the platen and paddle boards relative to the end frame to accommodate the specific patient and his position in the bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard H Berman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03533; A63B23/04; A61; A61H; A61H2209/00; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/023; A63B21/04; A63B21/05; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0252; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S482/00; Y10S482/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a hospital patient''s bed or the like having an end frame whereby a patient situated in the bed undergoes active exercise of distal extremities, comprising: a mounting plate including means for attachment to said end frame, a platen adapted to be vertically disposed above the patientbearing surface of said bed, board means for engagement with the feet of a patient occupying said bed to undergo active exercise and movable by said patient from a rest position with respect to said platen, resilient means projecting from said platen for biasing said board means away from said end frame and parallel to the patient bearing surface of said bed and, means for horizontally displacing said platen relative to said mounting plate and relative to the rest position of said board means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a hospital patient''s bed or the like having an end frame whereby a patient situated in the bed undergoes active exercise of distal extremities, comprising: a mounting plate including means for attachment to said end frame, a platen adapted to be vertically disposed above the patientbearing surface of said bed, board means for engagement with the feet of a patient occupying said bed to undergo active exercise and movable by said patient from a rest position with respect to said platen, resilient means projecting from said platen for biasing said board means away from said end frame and parallel to the patient bearing surface of said bed and, means for horizontally displacing said platen relative to said mounting plate and relative to the rest position of said board means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a hospital patient''s bed or the like having an end frame whereby a patient situated in the bed undergoes active exercise of distal extremities, comprising: a mounting plate including means for attachment to said end frame, a platen adapted to be vertically disposed above the patient-bearing surface of said bed, board means for engagement with the feet of a patient occupying said bed to undergo active exercise and movable by said patient from a rest position with respect to said platen, resilient means projecting from said platen for biasing said board means away from said end frame and parallel to the patient bearing surface of said bed and, means for horizontally displacing said platen relative to said mounting plate and relative to the rest position of said board means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
An exercise apparatus for use in combination with a hospital patient''s bed or the like having an end frame whereby a patient situated in the bed undergoes active exercise of distal extremities, comprising: a mounting plate including means for attachment to said end frame, a platen adapted to be vertically disposed above the patient-bearing surface of said bed, board means for engagement with the feet of a patient occupying said bed to undergo active exercise and movable by said patient from a rest position with respect to said platen, resilient means projecting from said platen for biasing said board means away from said end frame and parallel to the patient bearing surface of said bed and, means for horizontally displacing said platen relative to said mounting plate and relative to the rest position of said board means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said board means include two paddle boards arranged in a vertical side-by-side relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An exercise apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said resilient means include a coil spring for each of said paddle boards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An exercise apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising a foot rest plate extending horizontally from the lower edge of each of said paddle boards.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
An exercise apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said means for horizontally displacing said platen comprise a screw attached at one end to said platen and a nut carried by said mounting plate for receiving said screw.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
An exercise apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said means for horizontally displacing said platen further comprise spaced-apart guide rods each attached at one end to one of said paddle boards, and a guide member in said mounting plate and said platen for slidably receiving each one of said guide rOds.
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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |