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Portable multiple use exerciser
Assignee: ENGLE EARL W D/B/A TOWERS INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1982-01-27
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Granted: 1983-12-27
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Expires: 2002-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A generally horizontal base is provided and a pair of side-by-side elongated levers are pivotally supported at one pair of corresponding ends from the base for independent oscillation relative to the base between first positions generally paralleling the base and second positions angled relative to the base with the other ends of the levers inclined away from the base. Spring structure is connected between the levers and the base for yieldingly biasing the levers toward the second positions thereof, latch structure is provided and engageable with the levers to releasably retain the levers in the first positions thereof and a stand is provided for the base including a generally horizontal panel including opposite side marginal portions and a pair of wings pivotally supported from the marginal portions of the panel for swinging movement between collapsed positions generally paralleling and overlying the panel and extended limit positions with the wings disposed in upwardly projecting positions disposed at generally right angles relative to the panel. The free swinging edges of the wings are similarly inclined relative to the axes of oscillation of the wings and include first "Velcro" type fastening structure while the underside surfaces of the opposite marginal portions of the base include second "Velcro" type fastening structure. The first fastening structure is releasably engageable with the second fastener structure, whereby the base is removably supported from the stand in an inclined position.
Inventors
- 👤 James V. Herod
- 👤 Charles H. Neal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03533; A63B23/04; A63B23/08; A63B23/085; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0252; A63B23/0355
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
A portable multiple use exerciser including a base, a pair of side-by-side levers pivotally supported at one pair of corresponding ends from said base for independent spring biased oscillation relative to said base between first positions generally paralleling said base and second positions angled relative to said base with the other ends of said levers inclined away from said base, said levers being adapted to be engaged by the feet, hands, knees or elbows of the user, a stand for said base, said base including opposite side marginal portions generally paralleling said levers when the latter are in the first positions thereof, said stand including a support panel having opposite side marginal portions, a pair of wings pivotally supported from said opposite side marginal portions of said panel for swinging movement relative thereto about an axis generally paralleling said side marginal portions and between collapsed positions generally paralleling and overlying one side of said panel and extended limit positions with said wings disposed at generally right angles relative to said panel and projecting outwardly of one side thereof, the free swinging edge portions of said wings being similarly inclined relative to said axes and including first fastening means supported therefrom, the undersurfaces of said opposite side marginal portions of said base including second fastening means supported therefrom with which said first fastening means are releasably engageable for supporting said base in an inclined position relative to a surface upon which said panel rests.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
A portable multiple use exerciser including a base, a pair of side-by-side levers pivotally supported at one pair of corresponding ends from said base for independent spring biased oscillation relative to said base between first positions generally paralleling said base and second positions angled relative to said base with the other ends of said levers inclined away from said base, said levers being adapted to be engaged by the feet, hands, knees or elbows of the user, a stand for said base, said base including opposite side marginal portions generally paralleling said levers when the latter are in the first positions thereof, said stand including a support panel having opposite side marginal portions, a pair of wings pivotally supported from said opposite side marginal portions of said panel for swinging movement relative thereto about an axis generally paralleling said side marginal portions and between collapsed positions generally paralleling and overlying one side of said panel and extended limit positions with said wings disposed at generally right angles relative to said panel and projecting outwardly of one side thereof, the free swinging edge portions of said wings being similarly inclined relative to said axes and including first fastening means supported therefrom, the undersurfaces of said opposite side marginal portions of said base including second fastening means supported therefrom with which said first fastening means are releasably engageable for supporting said base in an inclined position relative to a surface upon which said panel rests.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The exerciser of claim 1 including spring means yieldingly biasing said levers toward the second positions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
254 words
A portable multiple use exerciser including a base, a pair of side-by-side levers pivotally supported at one pair of corresponding ends from said base for independent oscillation relative to said base between first positions generally paralleling said base and second positions angled relative to said base with the other ends of said levers inclined away from said base, said levers being adapted to be engaged by the feet, hands, knees or elbows of the user, spring means yieldingly biasing said levers toward the second positions thereof, a stand for said base, said base including opposite side marginal portions generally paralleling said levers when the latter are in the first positions thereof, said stand including a support panel having opposite side marginal portions, a pair of wings pivotally supported from said opposite side marginal portions of said panel for swinging movement relative thereto about an axis generally paralleling said side marginal portions and between collapsed positions generally paralleling and overlying one side of said panel and extended limit positions with said wings disposed at generally right angles relative to said panel and projecting outwardly of said one side thereof, the free swinging edges of said wings being similarly inclined relative to said axes and including first "Velcro" type fastening means thereon, the undersurfaces of said opposite side marginal portions of said base including second "Velcro" type fastening means thereon with which said first fastening means are releasably engageable for supporting said base in an inclined position relative to a surface upon which said panel rests.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
254 words
A portable multiple use exerciser including a base, a pair of side-by-side levers pivotally supported at one pair of corresponding ends from said base for independent oscillation relative to said base between first positions generally paralleling said base and second positions angled relative to said base with the other ends of said levers inclined away from said base, said levers being adapted to be engaged by the feet, hands, knees or elbows of the user, spring means yieldingly biasing said levers toward the second positions thereof, a stand for said base, said base including opposite side marginal portions generally paralleling said levers when the latter are in the first positions thereof, said stand including a support panel having opposite side marginal portions, a pair of wings pivotally supported from said opposite side marginal portions of said panel for swinging movement relative thereto about an axis generally paralleling said side marginal portions and between collapsed positions generally paralleling and overlying one side of said panel and extended limit positions with said wings disposed at generally right angles relative to said panel and projecting outwardly of said one side thereof, the free swinging edges of said wings being similarly inclined relative to said axes and including first "Velcro" type fastening means thereon, the undersurfaces of said opposite side marginal portions of said base including second "Velcro" type fastening means thereon with which said first fastening means are releasably engageable for supporting said base in an inclined position relative to a surface upon which said panel rests.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exerciser of claim 3 including latch means operative to releasably retain said treadles in the first positions thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The exerciser of claim 3 wherein said panel includes retractable hooks for engagement with one marginal edge of a panel member upon which said panel may be placed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exercise of claim 5 including latch means operative to releasably retain said treadles in the first positions thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The exerciser of claim 3 wherein said base defines a generally horizontal upwardly opening recess in which said levers are recessed when said levers are in the first positions thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exerciser of claim 3 wherein the other pair of ends of said levers include handgrip openings formed therein.
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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) | 1986-12-26 | 1987-06-27 | 1987-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-26 | 1991-06-27 | 1991-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-26 | 1995-06-27 | 1995-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |