US4068843A
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Heavy-duty swivel arm-wrestler and exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-25
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1996-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A table-mounted pivotally hinged arm simulates an arm-wrestling opponent's arm, resistance being adjustably provided by a guided counterweight beneath the table connected by a cable over a pulley above one end of the table to the free end of the hinged arm; a protrusive guard on the hinged arm prevents the cable from riding across the hand of a user when pressing over center; the base of the table has a safety extension preventing accidental tip; a gripping post and a user-height compensator are also provided; quick set-up and knock-down attachments make the invention easily portable and off-the-shelf materials used extensively, including standard bar bell weights, keep the cost moderate.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Frost
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/129; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S482/00; Y10S482/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
Arm wrestling practice apparatus comprising: an arm having first and second ends, a table having first and second portions, means hindgedly connecting the first end of the arm to the table and for rotatably mounting the first end of the arm to permit rotation of the arm in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the table, and means biasing the second end of the arm in a direction relative to the table providing resistance to said pressing over of the arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
Arm wrestling practice apparatus comprising: an arm having first and second ends, a table having first and second portions, means hindgedly connecting the first end of the arm to the table and for rotatably mounting the first end of the arm to permit rotation of the arm in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the table, and means biasing the second end of the arm in a direction relative to the table providing resistance to said pressing over of the arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 1, the biasing means including a cable, means attaching the cable to the second end of the arm and means drawing the cable and second end of the arm to an upward angle in the direction of the first portion of the table.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 2, the arm having a portion for gripping proximate the second end of the arm, and a transverse protrusion proximate the gripping portion in position for fending the cable away from the gripping portion when the arm is pressed over during practice.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 3, the means drawing the cable comprising a stand above the end of the table in spaced relation with the arm, a pulley having support above the end of the first portion of the table on the stand, the cable passing over the pulley, at least one counterweight, and means detachably affixing the counterweight to the pulley.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 4, the stand including a pair of parallel uprights with a crossbar at the top comprising the pulley support, the means detachably affixing the counterweight to the pulley including a frame around the at least one counterweight and having guide arrangement with the stand comprising part of the frame laterally engaging the pair of parallel uprights, a post centrally in the frame providing for holding a plurality of counterweights, said at least one counterweight have a central perforation for fitting over the post, and the cable having attachment to the post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 5, the table having an aperture in the first portion over the counterweight for viewing the counterweight while practicing arm wrestling, and the table second portion being rounded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 5, the table having a plurality of legs, a base below the legs and extending beyond the stand longitudinally, means detachably affixing the legs to the table and base including a plurality of fixed upright members engaging respective legs, and a plurality of pins passing transversely through the legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 4, the pulley having vertically adjustable screw-support by the stand for thereby permitting a user to work out the user's "sticking points" in his arm wrestling technique.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 1, the means pivotally hinging the arm including a clevis receiving the arm, means fixing the arm in the clevis, a shank protruding downward from the clevis, and means pivotally securing the shank to the table.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 9, the means pivotally securing including a circular plate located below the clevis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 1, a gripping post, and means detachably securing the gripping post at the second portion of the table.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 11, the gripping post having a detachable divergent-downward brace on each side thereof, each brace having eyelet connection with the base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
Practice apparatus as recited in claim 1, and means for adapting the apparatus to the height of a user comprising an inverted table platform with legs, and at least one shim plate having apertures therein for receiving said legs with said shim plate mounted on the platform.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |