US3971556A
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Combination book end and dumbell apparatus and method of utilizing same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-10
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1994-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A set of book ends removably receive dumbells. Each book end comprises a horizontal member with a stud at one end and a vertical member affixed to the horizontal member between the stud and the other end. Each dumbell comprises a short bar between two enlarged end portions, with one end portion having a cavity to mate with the stud.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Petrie
- 👤 Thomas E. Wensley
- 👤 Charles Watkins
- 👤 Juan Gaminde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B65/00; A47B65/20; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/072; A63B21/0726
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A device for physical exercise removeably mounted on a supportive apparatus for books and other office material; said supportive apparatus comprises at least one horizontal member with a stud affixed to a first section of said horizontal member, a tongue comprising a second section of said horizontal member, a vertical member affixed to said horizontal member at the end of said tongue toward said stud; said device for physical exercise comprises a dumbbell having a short bar between two enlarged end portions, with one end portion of said device being flat on the bottom side with at least one cavity, shaped and oriented to mate with said stud, so that said device may be readily removed from said apparatus, the said end portion being of any suitable geometric shape, the short bar between the said end portions being long enough to accept a clenched fist.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
145 words
A device for physical exercise removeably mounted on a supportive apparatus for books and other office material; said supportive apparatus comprises at least one horizontal member with a stud affixed to a first section of said horizontal member, a tongue comprising a second section of said horizontal member, a vertical member affixed to said horizontal member at the end of said tongue toward said stud; said device for physical exercise comprises a dumbbell having a short bar between two enlarged end portions, with one end portion of said device being flat on the bottom side with at least one cavity, shaped and oriented to mate with said stud, so that said device may be readily removed from said apparatus, the said end portion being of any suitable geometric shape, the short bar between the said end portions being long enough to accept a clenched fist.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said dumbbell has end portions of cylindrical configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said dumbbell has end portions of polygonal configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein: said supportive apparatus comprises at least one book end; and said device for physical exercise comprises a set of dumbbells.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for physical exercise removably mounted on a supportive apparatus for books, comprising, in combination: a dumbbell having two enlarged end portions interconnected by an elongated central member, a supportive apparatus including a substantially horizontal member and a substantially vertical member integral with said horizontal member; said horizontal member has a first section provided with a substantially vertically-oriented projection; one end portion of said dumbbell being provided with a cavity to fit upon said projection; said vertical member against which said books may rest and having an aperture; and said horizontal member has a second section upon which at least some of said books may rest and which has dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of said aperture in said vertical member.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for physical exercise removably mounted on a supportive apparatus for books, comprising, in combination: a dumbbell having two enlarged end portions interconnected by an elongated central member, a supportive apparatus including a substantially horizontal member and a substantially vertical member integral with said horizontal member; said horizontal member has a first section provided with a substantially vertically-oriented projection; one end portion of said dumbbell being provided with a cavity to fit upon said projection; said vertical member against which said books may rest and having an aperture; and said horizontal member has a second section upon which at least some of said books may rest and which has dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of said aperture in said vertical member.
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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |