US3904196A
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Exercising device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-18
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-07-18
Abstract
Abstract An exercising device of the simulated rowing type has a generally horizontal base, a handle pivotally attached at its lower ends to the base, a seat assembly rollably mounted on the base and adjustable means connected to the seat assembly and to the handle for selecting the effort required to move the handle to a preselected frictional value.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Berlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/0076; A63B2022/0082; A63B2022/0084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
An exercising device comprising: a. a generally horizontal and stationary base, b. a generally U-shaped handle whose ends are pivotally mounted to two points on said base for movement with respect thereto, c. a seat assembly mounted directly on said base for horizontal unbiased reciprocating movement thereon, and d. means pivotally connected to said seat assembly and to said handle for moving said seat assembly back and forth when said handle is moved in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
An exercising device comprising: a. a generally horizontal and stationary base, b. a generally U-shaped handle whose ends are pivotally mounted to two points on said base for movement with respect thereto, c. a seat assembly mounted directly on said base for horizontal unbiased reciprocating movement thereon, and d. means pivotally connected to said seat assembly and to said handle for moving said seat assembly back and forth when said handle is moved in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
THe device according to claim 1 wherein said device also includes two means connected to said (d) means where the latter is connected to said handle for providing manually adjustable frictional resistance to the pivotal movement of said handle to said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said (d) means comprises two rigid members respectively connected at one of their ends to two opposed sides of said seat assembly and at their other ends to said handle, the spacing of said two rigid members and said sides providing abundant clearance for the legs of the operator to be disposed between them both.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 3 with the addition of means between said other ends and said handle for adjusting the resistance to pivotal movement of said handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
The device according to claim 4 wherein there are two of said means for adjusting said resistance, each comprising a first generally disc-shaped member disposed in a fixed position against said handle, a second disc-shaped member disposed in a fixed position against said other end of said rigid member, an intermediate member between said disc-like members, and means for selectively adjusting the pressure of said second disc-like member laterally against said intermediate member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device according to claim 5 wherein said first and second disc-like members each have a pair of protuberances extending transversely to their circular surfaces, the two pairs preventing rotary movement of said members relative to said handle and to said rigid members respectively.
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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |