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Portable tumbling mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-03
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Granted: 1980-07-01
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Expires: 1997-10-03
Abstract
Abstract The specification describes a portable exercising mat comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with one another. The second portion is constructed from a soft resilient material and is thickened relative to the first portion. The arrangement is such that when a person is lying in a supine position on the mat, with the person's head resting on the first portion, the person's back is supported by and arched over the second portion. The first portion is preferably provided with a pair of hand grips and may also be constructed from the same material as the second portion. This preferred arrangement is especially suitable for performing repeated tumbling exercises.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E. Pritchard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/00047; A63B21/40; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4029; A63B21/4037; A63B21/4039; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A portable tumbling mat comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with one another, said portions being constructed from a soft resilient material, said first portion being provided on its upper surface with a pair of hand grips, said second portion constituting a major share of said mat and being thickened relative to said first portion, said second portion including a hollow area and a passage extending through said second portion to said hollow area, said passage being provided with a noise making device so that with each tumble on said mat, said hollow area is deflated, thereby expelling air through said passage to produce a noise from said noise making device, said hollow area being reinflateable between each tumble.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A portable tumbling mat comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with one another, said portions being constructed from a soft resilient material, said first portion being provided on its upper surface with a pair of hand grips, said second portion constituting a major share of said mat and being thickened relative to said first portion, said second portion including a hollow area and a passage extending through said second portion to said hollow area, said passage being provided with a noise making device so that with each tumble on said mat, said hollow area is deflated, thereby expelling air through said passage to produce a noise from said noise making device, said hollow area being reinflateable between each tumble.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tumbling mat as defined in claim 1 wherein said hollow area is provided with at least one supporting partition to provide additional support in said second portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tumbling mat as claimed in claim 1, wherein said noise making device is a reed or whistle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A portable tumbling mat comprising a first portion and a second portion, integral with one another; said portions being constructed from a soft resilient material, said first portion being provided on its upper surface with a pair of hand grips comprising cut-away indentations for clamping engagement with the user's hands for performing repeated tumbling exercises, said second portion constituting a major share of said mat being thickened and relative to said first portion; the arrangement being such that when a person is lying in a supine position on said mat with the user's hands engaging said hand grips and with the user's hands engaging said hand grips, and with the user's head resting on said first portion, the user's back is supported by and arched over said second portion, thereby enhancing the user's ability to perform repeated tumbling exercises.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A portable tumbling mat comprising a first portion and a second portion, integral with one another; said portions being constructed from a soft resilient material, said first portion being provided on its upper surface with a pair of hand grips comprising cut-away indentations for clamping engagement with the user's hands for performing repeated tumbling exercises, said second portion constituting a major share of said mat being thickened and relative to said first portion; the arrangement being such that when a person is lying in a supine position on said mat with the user's hands engaging said hand grips and with the user's hands engaging said hand grips, and with the user's head resting on said first portion, the user's back is supported by and arched over said second portion, thereby enhancing the user's ability to perform repeated tumbling exercises.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
A portable tumbling mat comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with one another; said portions being constructed from a soft resilient material, said first portion being provided on its upper surface with a pair of hand grips, having hand grip markings for indicating the optimal hand positions for performing repeated tumbling maneuvers; said second portion constituting a major share of said mat and being thickened relative to said first portion; the arrangement being such that when a person is lying in a supine position on said mat with the user's hands engaging said hand grips and with the user's head resting on said first portion, the user's back is supported by and arched over said second portion thereby enhancing the user's ability to perform repeated tumbling exercises.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
130 words
A portable tumbling mat comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with one another; said portions being constructed from a soft resilient material, said first portion being provided on its upper surface with a pair of hand grips, having hand grip markings for indicating the optimal hand positions for performing repeated tumbling maneuvers; said second portion constituting a major share of said mat and being thickened relative to said first portion; the arrangement being such that when a person is lying in a supine position on said mat with the user's hands engaging said hand grips and with the user's head resting on said first portion, the user's back is supported by and arched over said second portion thereby enhancing the user's ability to perform repeated tumbling exercises.
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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) | 1983-07-01 | 1983-12-31 | 1984-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-01 | 1987-12-31 | 1988-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-01 | 1991-12-31 | 1992-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |