US4057246A
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Multipurpose push pull exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-15
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Granted: 1977-11-08
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Expires: 1996-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose exerciser comprising first and second elongated flexible elements and a tube having a passage extending therethrough. The first and second elongated flexible elements extend through the passage of the tube. The first elongated flexible element includes first and second elongated flexible segments projecting from opposite ends of the passage of the tube, and the second elongated flexible element includes third and fourth elongated flexible segments projecting from opposite ends of the passage of the tube. Each of the elongated flexible segments has an outer end remote from the tube. Handles are provided on each of the elongated flexible segments adjacent each of the outer ends thereof. The tube is of sufficient length to be grasped by a user during an exercise. The tube holds the elongated flexible elements together for the complete length of the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Bradford W. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/026; A63B2071/027; A63B21/04; A63B21/0442; A63B21/0557; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A multi-purpose exerciser comprising: first and second elongated flexible elements; a tube means having a passage extending therethrough, said first and second elongated flexible elements extending through said passage of said tube means; said tube means being of sufficient length to permit manual grasping thereof during exercise, and said tube means holding intermediate sections of said first and second elongated flexible elements together throughout the entire length of the tube means said first elongated flexible element including first and second elongated, flexible segments projecting from opposite ends of said passage of said tube means, respectively; said second elongated flexible element including third and fourth elongated, flexible segments projecting from opposite ends of said passage of said tube means, respectively; each of said elongated flexible segments being resilient and having an outer end remote from said tube means; and means defining a handle on each of said elongated flexible segments adjacent the outer end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A multi-purpose exerciser comprising: first and second elongated flexible elements; a tube means having a passage extending therethrough, said first and second elongated flexible elements extending through said passage of said tube means; said tube means being of sufficient length to permit manual grasping thereof during exercise, and said tube means holding intermediate sections of said first and second elongated flexible elements together throughout the entire length of the tube means said first elongated flexible element including first and second elongated, flexible segments projecting from opposite ends of said passage of said tube means, respectively; said second elongated flexible element including third and fourth elongated, flexible segments projecting from opposite ends of said passage of said tube means, respectively; each of said elongated flexible segments being resilient and having an outer end remote from said tube means; and means defining a handle on each of said elongated flexible segments adjacent the outer end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 1 including means for attaching said first and second flexible elements together adjacent central regions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 2 wherein said attaching means includes a member within said tube means and at least partially circumscribing said first and second flexible elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 1 including means for frictionally resisting sliding of the tube means along the flexible elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
a multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 4 wherein said resisting means includes the cross-sectional areas of said flexible elements being sufficiently large to frictionally engage the wall of said passage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein said first flexible element is longer than said second flexible element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 6 including means for attaching said first and second flexible elements together adjacent central regions thereof and means for frictionally resisting sliding of the tube means along the flexible elements, said tube means being rigid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 7 wherein said attaching means includes a clamp within said tube means and said resisting means includes the cross-sectional areas of said flexible elements being sufficiently large to frictionally engage the wall of said passage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A multi-purpose exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein said tube means is rigid.
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) | 1980-11-07 | 1981-05-09 | 1981-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-07 | 1985-05-09 | 1985-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-07 | 1989-05-09 | 1989-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |