US4385761A
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Weighted rotatable therapeutic exercise device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-02-19
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Granted: 1983-05-31
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Expires: 2001-02-19
Abstract
Abstract An exercising apparatus that is designed particularly for therapeutic purposes. The apparatus includes a rotatable turntable on a stationary base, and a post extending through the weight supporting center of the turntable for supporting a person. A pipe frame is mounted on the base for being grasped by the person so as to twist himself on the device. A pull rope is tied to the turntable and passed over a pulley on the base for hand-rotating the same.
Inventors
- 👤 Max Rice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/22; A63B21/225; A63B21/227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A therapeutic exercise device, comprising, in combination, a stationary base, a rotative turntable on said base, stanchions spaced from the turntable and mounted on opposite sides of said base for interchangeably supporting a pipe frame or pipe handles upon said stanchions and means extending through said turntable adapted to be used to support a person while performing various twisting exercises a tow rope, tied at one end to an eye bolt mounted near the periphery of said turntable, said rope leaving passed around a pulley on said base, at a stationary location on said base while the opposite end of said rope is adaptable to be held in the hand of a person so as to be pulled by said person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A therapeutic exercise device, comprising, in combination, a stationary base, a rotative turntable on said base, stanchions spaced from the turntable and mounted on opposite sides of said base for interchangeably supporting a pipe frame or pipe handles upon said stanchions and means extending through said turntable adapted to be used to support a person while performing various twisting exercises a tow rope, tied at one end to an eye bolt mounted near the periphery of said turntable, said rope leaving passed around a pulley on said base, at a stationary location on said base while the opposite end of said rope is adaptable to be held in the hand of a person so as to be pulled by said person.
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) | 1986-05-30 | 1986-11-29 | 1987-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-30 | 1990-11-29 | 1991-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-30 | 1994-11-29 | 1995-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |