US4022462A
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Apparatus for performing physical exercises
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-28
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1995-07-28
Abstract
Abstract Exercising apparatus similar to a jump rope is provided in the form of a hand held and hand powered single piece planar rigid frame with offset handlegrips to rotate the frame for continuous jumping exercises by one or several persons. The jump rope is provided with male or female fittings whereby two or more jump ropes may be coupled together for two or more persons to jump side by side.
Inventors
- 👤 Enrique A. Pena-Kipper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B5/00; A63B5/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A rope jumping type device for performing physical exercises comprising in combination, a first jump rope device comprising a single piece carried by only the hands of the user with a hand held handle for rotating the apparatus having two offset grips joined by a central member and having laterally extending connection members to form a cross member horizontally positioned with the user, with a single curved framework part with arms extending from both connecting members in a single plane to produce a substantially U-shaped extension thereto with said offset grips disposed in upper and lower positions generally midway between the curved framework with the connecting members substantially normal to the two framework arms and having a male fitting extending from each of said connecting members a second jump rope device of substantially the same construction as said first device, except the fittings of said second jump rope device for female fittings, said fittings of said first and second jump rope devices being engageable to couple said first and second jump rope devices to permit two or more persons to jump side by side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A rope jumping type device for performing physical exercises comprising in combination, a first jump rope device comprising a single piece carried by only the hands of the user with a hand held handle for rotating the apparatus having two offset grips joined by a central member and having laterally extending connection members to form a cross member horizontally positioned with the user, with a single curved framework part with arms extending from both connecting members in a single plane to produce a substantially U-shaped extension thereto with said offset grips disposed in upper and lower positions generally midway between the curved framework with the connecting members substantially normal to the two framework arms and having a male fitting extending from each of said connecting members a second jump rope device of substantially the same construction as said first device, except the fittings of said second jump rope device for female fittings, said fittings of said first and second jump rope devices being engageable to couple said first and second jump rope devices to permit two or more persons to jump side by side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A rope jumping type device as defined in claim 1 having fitted thereto at least one further U-shaped framework part extending in a plane substantially normal to that of the handle grips.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |