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Exercise and game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-07
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Granted: 1978-10-24
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Expires: 1997-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A belt, which is adapted to be carried about a portion of the trunk of the user, is mounted around the waist, in holster style, and over a shoulder and under an opposite arm. The over the shoulder portion having a plurality of loops to which a resilient ball is selectively connected by a line to adjustably extend from the belt downward either to the hip, knee, or foot area of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard A. DiSabatino
- 👤 Joan K. DiSabatino
- 👤 Bernard A. DiSabatino, Jr.
- 👤 Craig D. DiSabatino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0079; A63B69/0086; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/02; A45F2003/025; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Exercise and game apparatus comprising: a belt having a first portion, adjustable to be carried about the waist of the user, and a second portion connected to said first portion at respective front and back locations on one side of the body of the user, said second portion extending generally diagonally upwardly between said front and back locations and adapted to be worn diagonally across the trunk of the user and over the shoulder opposite said one side, said first and second portions each having a flat web cross section; a plurality of loop members secured each at a different location along said belt second portion, each being at different heights when said belt's second portion is worn over the shoulder of the user; a resilient ball; and a line of predetermined length, connected at one end to said ball and at an opposite end to one of said plurality of loop members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Exercise and game apparatus comprising: a belt having a first portion, adjustable to be carried about the waist of the user, and a second portion connected to said first portion at respective front and back locations on one side of the body of the user, said second portion extending generally diagonally upwardly between said front and back locations and adapted to be worn diagonally across the trunk of the user and over the shoulder opposite said one side, said first and second portions each having a flat web cross section; a plurality of loop members secured each at a different location along said belt second portion, each being at different heights when said belt's second portion is worn over the shoulder of the user; a resilient ball; and a line of predetermined length, connected at one end to said ball and at an opposite end to one of said plurality of loop members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus of claim 1 also including a pivotal clevis shackle, said shackle being connected to said opposite end of said line by said pivotal clevis portion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said plurality of loop members each includes a fabric loop secured to said belt second portion and a U-shaped clip attached thereto, wherein said opposite end of said line is connected to one of said U-shaped clips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus of claim 3 also including a pivotal shackle, said shackle having a snap ring portion and pivotal clevis portion and being attached between said one U-shaped clip and said line opposite end.
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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) | 1981-10-23 | 1982-04-24 | 1982-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-23 | 1986-04-24 | 1986-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-23 | 1990-04-24 | 1990-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |