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Portable exercise apparatus

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-02-25
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Granted: 1983-11-01
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Expires: 2002-02-25
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Abstract

Abstract A portable chinning apparatus comprising a horizontal chinning bar interconnecting two posts of adjustable length. The posts are suspended from a pair of inverted U-shape brackets which fit snugly over a length of nominal two inch lumber as in a garage rafter.

Inventors

  • 👤 Michael B. Viramontes

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 12:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/16; A63B21/1618; A63B21/1645; A63B1/00; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/1209; A63B23/1218

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 92 words
A portable chinning apparatus comprising: a pair of vertical posts; a bar interconnecting said posts near the lower ends thereof; a pair of mounting brackets, of flat steel bar stock, each of inverted U-shaped configuration including a flat horizontal top bar and parallel vertical bars at least three inches long depending therefrom and spaced to slide snugly down over a wooden rafter of nominal two inch thickness; and means securing said posts to said brackets to be suspended therefrom; said posts being free of lateral extensions for engagement with a vertical wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 92 words
A portable chinning apparatus comprising: a pair of vertical posts; a bar interconnecting said posts near the lower ends thereof; a pair of mounting brackets, of flat steel bar stock, each of inverted U-shaped configuration including a flat horizontal top bar and parallel vertical bars at least three inches long depending therefrom and spaced to slide snugly down over a wooden rafter of nominal two inch thickness; and means securing said posts to said brackets to be suspended therefrom; said posts being free of lateral extensions for engagement with a vertical wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 31 words
The chinning apparatus defined by claim 1 wherein: said posts are formed in two sections; and including: releasable means securing said sections together to adjust the total length of said posts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
The chinning apparatus defined by claim 1 including: a cross bar secured to and interconnecting said mounting brackets.

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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) 1986-10-31 1987-05-02 1987-11-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-10-31 1991-05-02 1991-11-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-10-31 1995-05-02 1995-11-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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