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Jogger's aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-03-06
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2001-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A jogger or runner's aid increases the endurance of a runner by supporting the weight of his arms as he runs. The device includes a shoulder strap which fits around the back of the user's neck. A pair of end straps are pivotally secured to the ends of the shoulder strap by rings and include hand loops and thumb loops at their ends for supporting the wearer's arms. The length of the straps may be adjustable to accommodate different people. An optional pedometer or other type of distance measuring device may be secured to one of the end straps.
Inventors
- 👤 Basilides Rodriguez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A63B69/0028; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F2003/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A devie for increasing the endurance of a runner by supporting the weight of his arms comprising: an elongated strap, said strap being of a length so as to extend approximately from a runner's waist, up one side of his chest, around the back of his neck and down the other side of his chest to his waist again, and upper and lower loops formed at each free end of said strap, each of said lower loops being large enough to encircle and support the four fingers of one of the runner's hands, each of said upper loops being of sufficient size and being located relative to the lower loop to encircle and support the thumb of the hand being supported in the respective lower loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A devie for increasing the endurance of a runner by supporting the weight of his arms comprising: an elongated strap, said strap being of a length so as to extend approximately from a runner's waist, up one side of his chest, around the back of his neck and down the other side of his chest to his waist again, and upper and lower loops formed at each free end of said strap, each of said lower loops being large enough to encircle and support the four fingers of one of the runner's hands, each of said upper loops being of sufficient size and being located relative to the lower loop to encircle and support the thumb of the hand being supported in the respective lower loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 further including means for adjusting the length of said strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said strap is comprised of a pair of end sections and an intermediate section, each of said end sections being connected to a different end of said intermediate section by a ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as claimed in claim 3 wherein each of said end sections is adjustable in length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the length of each of said end sections is adjusted by a Velcro fastening means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least part of said strap is comprised of an elastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 including a distance measuring means mounted on said strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said distance measuring means is a pedometer.
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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) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |