US4354677A
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Exercising and toning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-21
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Granted: 1982-10-19
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Expires: 2000-03-21
Abstract
Abstract The device is preferably constructed in the form of a V-shaped buttocks support that may be used on a table or the like for support in a seated position, or on the floor for support in a supine position. From the vertex of the support each leg thereof is similarly contoured with high and low sections, including a high point at the vertex, to enable use of the device, by direct body contact therewith, in different body positions. In either seated or supine positions, the user can direct his or her body weight to various buttocks muscles with the assistance of leg motion to open and close the legs and thus direct contact with the device to different muscle areas. Thus, muscle contraction exercises can be performed with the legs in a stationary position to provide a toning and firming of the exercised muscles.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A portable device for exercising and toning the buttock muscles useable in either a seated or supine position and comprising, a portable base adapted to be positioned on an elevated flat fixed surface, upright means integral with and extending from the base forming two legs extending angularly from a common vertex, each leg having a similarly configured upper wall surface having different elevation sections including a common peak at said vertex, at least one other high elevation section, means integral with each leg for holding the device when used in the seated position, and a lower elevation section of each leg adjacent to and contiguous with the vertex peak, disposed intermediate the vertex peak and said at least one other high elevation section and useable in the seated position for exercising and toning the buttocks muscles, said device adapted for use with the vertex facing forwardly of the user, said upright walls defining a hollow chamber open from the bottom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A portable device for exercising and toning the buttock muscles useable in either a seated or supine position and comprising, a portable base adapted to be positioned on an elevated flat fixed surface, upright means integral with and extending from the base forming two legs extending angularly from a common vertex, each leg having a similarly configured upper wall surface having different elevation sections including a common peak at said vertex, at least one other high elevation section, means integral with each leg for holding the device when used in the seated position, and a lower elevation section of each leg adjacent to and contiguous with the vertex peak, disposed intermediate the vertex peak and said at least one other high elevation section and useable in the seated position for exercising and toning the buttocks muscles, said device adapted for use with the vertex facing forwardly of the user, said upright walls defining a hollow chamber open from the bottom.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
182 words
A device for exercising and toning the buttock muscles useable in either a seated or supine position and comprising, a portable base adapted to be positioned on an elevated flat fixed surface, upright means integral with and extending from the base forming two legs extending angularly from a common vertex, each leg having a similarly configured upper wall surface having different elevation sections including a common peak at said vertex, at least one other high elevation section, means integral with each leg for holding the device when used in the seated position, and a lower elevation section of each leg adjacent to and contiguous with the vertex peak, disposed intermediate the vertex peak said at least one other high elevation section and useable in the seated position for exercising and toning the buttocks muscles, said device adapted for use with the vertex facing forwardly of the user, said legs extending from the vertex at an angle on the order of a right angle and said means integral with each leg comprising a flange that extends outwardly about the periphery of said device.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
182 words
A device for exercising and toning the buttock muscles useable in either a seated or supine position and comprising, a portable base adapted to be positioned on an elevated flat fixed surface, upright means integral with and extending from the base forming two legs extending angularly from a common vertex, each leg having a similarly configured upper wall surface having different elevation sections including a common peak at said vertex, at least one other high elevation section, means integral with each leg for holding the device when used in the seated position, and a lower elevation section of each leg adjacent to and contiguous with the vertex peak, disposed intermediate the vertex peak said at least one other high elevation section and useable in the seated position for exercising and toning the buttocks muscles, said device adapted for use with the vertex facing forwardly of the user, said legs extending from the vertex at an angle on the order of a right angle and said means integral with each leg comprising a flange that extends outwardly about the periphery of said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 including a slanted section of each leg adjacent said lower elevation section and useable for exercising and toning in a supine position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as set forth in claim 3 including a relatively flat high elevation section with the slanted section transitioning between this section and the lower elevation section, said flat high elevation section useable in a supine position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base includes a peripheral wall extending outwardly from the upright walls.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
166 words
A device for exercising and toning the buttock muscles useable in either a seated or supine position and comprising, a portable base adapted to be positioned on an elevated flat fixed surface, upright means integral with and extending from the base forming two legs extending angularly from a common vertex, each leg having a similarly configured upper wall surface having different elevation sections including a common peak at said vertex, at least one other high elevation section, means integral with each leg for holding the device when used in the seated position, and a lower elevation section of each leg adjacent to and contiguous with the vertex peak, disposed intermediate the vertex peak and said at least one other high elevation section and useable in the seated position for exercising and toning the buttocks muscles, said device adapted for use with the vertex facing forwardly of the user, said legs extending in a V-shape with there being a substantial absence of buttocks engaging surfaces there between.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
166 words
A device for exercising and toning the buttock muscles useable in either a seated or supine position and comprising, a portable base adapted to be positioned on an elevated flat fixed surface, upright means integral with and extending from the base forming two legs extending angularly from a common vertex, each leg having a similarly configured upper wall surface having different elevation sections including a common peak at said vertex, at least one other high elevation section, means integral with each leg for holding the device when used in the seated position, and a lower elevation section of each leg adjacent to and contiguous with the vertex peak, disposed intermediate the vertex peak and said at least one other high elevation section and useable in the seated position for exercising and toning the buttocks muscles, said device adapted for use with the vertex facing forwardly of the user, said legs extending in a V-shape with there being a substantial absence of buttocks engaging surfaces there between.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-10-18 | 1986-04-19 | 1986-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-10-18 | 1990-04-19 | 1990-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-10-18 | 1994-04-19 | 1994-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |