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Electrical motor powered jump rope apparatus
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-05
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-10-05
Abstract
Abstract An electrical jump rope apparatus which revolves a loop or rope about a horizontal shaft to enable a user to jump as the rope loop revolves. The apparatus includes a stand fitted with a telescopic vertical support arm, the length of which is adjustable, with a motor fixed to the support arm and spur wheels fixed to the motor shaft and spaced apart from each other by a tube fitted with bearings to freely revolve about the shaft. In use, the player grips the tube, as he jumps through the revolving loop of rope.
Inventors
- 👤 Nate Elkins
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B5/00; A63B5/20; A63B5/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A powered jump rope apparatus comprising a vertical member adapted to be supported on a horizontal surface, a stand carried by said vertical member, a motor mounted on said stand, said motor having an output drive shaft extended externally therefrom, and means to attach each of two ends of a flexible cable to the external section of the drive shaft, said means separated by a sleeve mounted over the drive shaft so as to freely rotate about the said shaft, said sleeve being of an external diameter to be grasped by the hands of a person using the apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A powered jump rope apparatus comprising a vertical member adapted to be supported on a horizontal surface, a stand carried by said vertical member, a motor mounted on said stand, said motor having an output drive shaft extended externally therefrom, and means to attach each of two ends of a flexible cable to the external section of the drive shaft, said means separated by a sleeve mounted over the drive shaft so as to freely rotate about the said shaft, said sleeve being of an external diameter to be grasped by the hands of a person using the apparatus.
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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) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |