US3899115A
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Exercise and massaging apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-10
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-07-10
Abstract
Abstract An exercise and massaging apparatus comprises a support structure, motive means coupled to the support structure for being operated by a person, and a massaging element driven by the motive means and engaging a body portion of the person. The belt is provided with massaging elements which rotate in substantially stationary position against the body of the person, whereby the rotation and massaging action obtained is a function of the effort expended by the person operating the motive means.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther G Simjian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/0078; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2201/1261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus for use by a person comprising: a support structure; motive means coupled to said structure for being operated by the person; a massaging belt for being worn by the person and said belt including a plurality of massaging elements mounted upon rotatable shafts supported by said belt, and means coupling said motive means to said shafts for causing said massaging elements to rotate in substantially stationary position responsive to the operation of said motive means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus for use by a person comprising: a support structure; motive means coupled to said structure for being operated by the person; a massaging belt for being worn by the person and said belt including a plurality of massaging elements mounted upon rotatable shafts supported by said belt, and means coupling said motive means to said shafts for causing said massaging elements to rotate in substantially stationary position responsive to the operation of said motive means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said shafts being aligned substantially parallel, each shaft mounting at least one massaging element, and means coupled for causing neighboring shafts to be driven in opposing rotational direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus as set forth in claim 2, said motive means when operated providing rotational motion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus as set forth in claim 3, said belt comprising pivotally mounted links and said shafts being journalled in said links.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus as set forth in claim 3, said elements being bonded to said respective shafts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said support structure supporting a handle bar and a seat to provide the general configuration of a stationary bicycle, said motive means comprising a set of foot pedals, said massaging belt comprising two halves, and said means coupling separately coupling the elements of each half to said motive means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus for use by a person comprising: a support structure in the shape of a bicycle including a seat for use by the person; motive means coupled to said structure for being operated by the person; massaging means disposed for engaging a body portion of the person occupying said seat and operating said motive means, and means coupling said motive means to said massaging means for causing said massaging means to undergo rotation in substantially stationary position responsive to the operation of said motive means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus for use by a person comprising: a support structure in the shape of a bicycle including a seat for use by the person; motive means coupled to said structure for being operated by the person; massaging means disposed for engaging a body portion of the person occupying said seat and operating said motive means, and means coupling said motive means to said massaging means for causing said massaging means to undergo rotation in substantially stationary position responsive to the operation of said motive means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus as set forth in claim 7, said massaging means including at least one massaging element affixed to a rotatable shaft, and said means coupling causing said shaft to undergo rotation
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
An exercise and massaging apparatus for use by a person as set forth in claim 7, said massaging means being disposed behind said seat for engaging the back of the person.
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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |