US4384714A
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Weighted cuff exercising device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-01
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Granted: 1983-05-24
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Expires: 2001-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A training has for drilling arm and foot muscles of a user includes a thick plate like main body made of soft and flexible material and having formed therein a plurality of elongated holes extending in a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of rods made of heavy metal and insertable into the holes of the main body. The main body has a substantially C-shaped configuration in a free condition. The training aid further has a pair of fastening tapes secured to the main body for detachably mounting the aid around the wrist and ankle of user.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Kimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A training aid for drilling arm and/or foot muscles of a user comprising: a main body made of soft and flexible material in the form of a thick tubular member having a substantially C-shaped cross section in a free condition, major surfaces of said main body being smooth, said member being of substantially uniform thickness throughout its length; a plurality of elongated holes formed in said main body and between the major surfaces, said holes extending in a longitudinal direction in said main body and being in parallel with each other, said holes extending substantially the full length of the member; a plurality of rod like members each made of heavy metal and having a length substantially equal to the depth of said holes and a diameter which is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the hole said rod like members being detachably inserted in said holes; and fastening means secured to said main body for detachably mounting the training aid around wrist or ankle of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A training aid for drilling arm and/or foot muscles of a user comprising: a main body made of soft and flexible material in the form of a thick tubular member having a substantially C-shaped cross section in a free condition, major surfaces of said main body being smooth, said member being of substantially uniform thickness throughout its length; a plurality of elongated holes formed in said main body and between the major surfaces, said holes extending in a longitudinal direction in said main body and being in parallel with each other, said holes extending substantially the full length of the member; a plurality of rod like members each made of heavy metal and having a length substantially equal to the depth of said holes and a diameter which is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the hole said rod like members being detachably inserted in said holes; and fastening means secured to said main body for detachably mounting the training aid around wrist or ankle of the user.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-05-23 | 1986-11-22 | 1987-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-23 | 1990-11-22 | 1991-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-23 | 1994-11-22 | 1995-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |