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Exercise apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-23
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Granted: 1983-06-28
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Expires: 2001-10-23
Abstract
Abstract An exercise apparatus comprises a stationary support which mounts a platform for oscillating rotating motion. Arm exercising means are mounted forward of the platform and are coupled to the platform to oscillatingly move toward and away from the platform responsive to oscillating rotational motion of the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther G. Simjian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/14; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03575
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An exercise apparatus comprising: a stationary support; a turntable platform mounted upon said support for oscillating rotating motion about a centrally disposed axis of said platform and adapted to support a person in standing position; a substantially vertically disposed post mounted forward of the perimeter of said platform and supported by said support for rotating motion about the substantially vertical axis passing through said post; a substantially horizontally disposed handle bar affixed to the upper end of said post, and drive means coupled between said platform and said post for causing responsive to said oscillating rotating motion of said platform said post to be driven in an oscillating rotating motion about its substantially vertical axis, whereby to cause pivotal motion of said handle bar in a substantially horizontal plane about the axis of said post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An exercise apparatus comprising: a stationary support; a turntable platform mounted upon said support for oscillating rotating motion about a centrally disposed axis of said platform and adapted to support a person in standing position; a substantially vertically disposed post mounted forward of the perimeter of said platform and supported by said support for rotating motion about the substantially vertical axis passing through said post; a substantially horizontally disposed handle bar affixed to the upper end of said post, and drive means coupled between said platform and said post for causing responsive to said oscillating rotating motion of said platform said post to be driven in an oscillating rotating motion about its substantially vertical axis, whereby to cause pivotal motion of said handle bar in a substantially horizontal plane about the axis of said post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
An exercise apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said drive means including a pulley supported by said support and driven by said platform, a pulley affixed to said post, and drive belt means interconnecting said pulleys.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An exercise apparatus as set forth in claim 1, and a set of hand grips affixed to said handle bar, one grip at each end of said bar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-27 | 1986-12-27 | 1987-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-27 | 1990-12-27 | 1991-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-27 | 1994-12-27 | 1995-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |