US4403773A
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Exercising apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-10
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Granted: 1983-09-13
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Expires: 2000-03-10
Abstract
Abstract Exercising apparatus with a flat support for the body and having a pair of terminal ends adapted to extend outwardly of the support. The support is provided with securing means disposed about the sides and ends thereof to which tension means may be secured. Detachable exercising devices are adapted to be secured to said secured tension means at the free ends thereof wherefor various selected exercises may be performed by the use thereof depending upon the selected positioning of the tension means and the selection of the particular exercise devices.
Inventors
- 👤 David T. Swann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B21/00; A63B21/16; A63B21/169; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4007; A63B21/4011; A63B21/4013; A63B21/4015; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4037; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/026; A63B2071/027; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00061; A63B21/02; A63B21/04; A63B21/0442; A63B21/055; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0252; A63B2208/0257; A63B23/02; A63B23/0205; A63B23/0211; A63B23/0233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An exercise apparatus comprising an elongated rectangular flat and immovable support during use of said apparatus, anchoring means secured to said support at backend thereof and at intermediate portions lengthwise thereof, a plurality of detachable exercise means having connecting means adapted to be selectively secured to an arm and/or leg, tension means having fastening means at each end thereof adapted to be secured to said detachable exercise means and to selected said anchoring means said support being provided at each end with laterally outwardly extended arms having additional anchoring means at the ends thereof for arm and/or leg firming exercises when said spring tension arm and/or leg exercise means are secured to said additional anchoring means to selectively afford flexion, adduction and extension exercises of the selected terminal or torso portions of the unrestrained body of an exerciser.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
An exercise apparatus comprising an elongated rectangular flat and immovable support during use of said apparatus, anchoring means secured to said support at backend thereof and at intermediate portions lengthwise thereof, a plurality of detachable exercise means having connecting means adapted to be selectively secured to an arm and/or leg, tension means having fastening means at each end thereof adapted to be secured to said detachable exercise means and to selected said anchoring means said support being provided at each end with laterally outwardly extended arms having additional anchoring means at the ends thereof for arm and/or leg firming exercises when said spring tension arm and/or leg exercise means are secured to said additional anchoring means to selectively afford flexion, adduction and extension exercises of the selected terminal or torso portions of the unrestrained body of an exerciser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the detachable exercise means are hand grip means.
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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) | 1986-09-12 | 1987-03-14 | 1987-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-12 | 1991-03-14 | 1991-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-12 | 1995-03-14 | 1995-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |