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Rebound exerciser

Assignee: AIRBOUND MANUFACTURING Co Inc
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Filing: 1981-04-06
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 2001-04-06
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Abstract

Abstract The diaphragm of a rebound exerciser is supported within a rigid frame by a resilient lacing which is threaded spirally through holes in the diaphragm and around the frame. Padding members of resilient material are mounted over the frame and extend over the peripheral edge of the diaphragm. Slots in the padding members embrace the lacing permitting the padding members to be of low profile and preventing shifting of such members as a result of violetn action imparted to the diaphragm.

Inventors

  • 👤 Konstantin Mirkovich
  • 👤 Joyce M. Mirkovich

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 12:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B5/00; A63B5/11; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 78 words
A rebound exerciser comprising a diaphragm, a supporting frame surrounding said diaphragm, said diaphragm having spaced openings adjacent the periphery thereof, a lacing threaded spirally through said openings and around said frame, at least one resilient padding member extending over the top of said frame, said member having slots therein fitted over said lacing, a plurality of retaining strips extending across said member, said strips overlapping each other, and means for maintaining said strips taut against said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 78 words
A rebound exerciser comprising a diaphragm, a supporting frame surrounding said diaphragm, said diaphragm having spaced openings adjacent the periphery thereof, a lacing threaded spirally through said openings and around said frame, at least one resilient padding member extending over the top of said frame, said member having slots therein fitted over said lacing, a plurality of retaining strips extending across said member, said strips overlapping each other, and means for maintaining said strips taut against said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
A rebound exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein said padding member extends over the periphery of said diaphragm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 55 words
A rebound exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said strips has an opening adjacent one end thereof through which said lacing extends to hold one end of each of said strips, and means for holding the opposite end of each of said strips against said member whereby to maintain said strips taut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 53 words
A rebound exerciser as defined in claim 3 comprising a plurality of additional elongate resilient padding members extending end to end over said frame, a plurality of elongate resilient pads extending end to end over said padding members and under said strips, said pads overlapping said padding members and extending over said slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 39 words
A rebound exerciser as defined in claim 3 wherein said holding means comprises additional openings in said opposite ends of said strip, and a second lacing extending through said additional openings for maintaining said strips against said padding members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 52 words
A rebound exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein said diaphragm comprises a plurality of superimposed fabric sheets, each of said sheets comprising woven threads extending at right angles to each other, the threads of one of said sheets extending at an angle to the threads of the other of said sheets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 35 words
A rebound exerciser as defined in claim 5 comprising annular grommets fitted in said openings of said diaphragm and said strips, said grommets securing said strips to said diaphragm, said lacing extending through said grommets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 26 words
A rebound exerciser as defined in claim 1 wherein a portion of said padding members containing said slots is folded over the side of said frame.

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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) 1985-05-24 1985-11-23 1986-05-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-05-24 1989-11-23 1990-05-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-05-24 1993-11-23 1994-05-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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