US4469325A
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Exercise machine
Assignee: MAXCRAFT PO BOX 183 WINONA 55987
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Filing: 1982-03-04
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Granted: 1984-09-04
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Expires: 2002-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An exercise machine for simulating the stroke of a canoe paddle is disclosed. A tube is pivotably mounted on the longitudinal axis of a frame. A paddle-like shaft is pivotally connected to a frictional resistance element sidably mounted on the tube. The frictional resistance element provides greater resistance to movement in one directional sense than to movement in the other directional sense to that the stroke and return stroke of a canoe paddle can be simulated. The frictional resistance element is formed of an outer member having a conical inner surface and an inner member having a conical outer surface, the inner member being fabricated into two halves on either side of a longitudinal plane. The tube passes through a longitudinal bore of the inner member, the bore being lined with frictional material. Forces acting to move the frictional resistance element in a first direction cause the outer member to compress the halves of the inner member as a function of the cone angle. The compression of the halves of the inner member increases the frictional force between the tube and the inner member, thus resisting further movement. The compression is eliminated for movements in the opposite directional sense.
Inventors
- 👤 Maximilian Ware
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/0076; A63B21/00; A63B21/012; A63B21/015; A63B22/0025; A63B2022/0035; A63B2022/0082; A63B69/00; A63B69/06; A63B2069/068; A63B22/16; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; A63B2225/093; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S482/00; Y10S482/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
An exercise machine comprising: an elongate frame defining a horizontal axis and a vertical plane containing said axis; support means having one end rotatably connected adjacent each said axial end of said frame for rotation about said axis, and having a second end; substantially linear guide means connected to said support means adjacent said second ends and extending between said support means; connecting means mounted on said guide means for movement in two directional senses along said guide means, said connecting means including means for imparting a first resistant force to movement of said connecting means in a first said directional sense and for imparting a second resistant force, smaller than said first resistant force, to movement of said connecting means in a second said directional sense; a paddle shaft pivotally mounted on said connecting means; and stop means positioned for limiting the angle of rotation of said support means about said axis such that said connecting means can be positioned on either side of said vertical plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
An exercise machine comprising: an elongate frame defining a horizontal axis and a vertical plane containing said axis; support means having one end rotatably connected adjacent each said axial end of said frame for rotation about said axis, and having a second end; substantially linear guide means connected to said support means adjacent said second ends and extending between said support means; connecting means mounted on said guide means for movement in two directional senses along said guide means, said connecting means including means for imparting a first resistant force to movement of said connecting means in a first said directional sense and for imparting a second resistant force, smaller than said first resistant force, to movement of said connecting means in a second said directional sense; a paddle shaft pivotally mounted on said connecting means; and stop means positioned for limiting the angle of rotation of said support means about said axis such that said connecting means can be positioned on either side of said vertical plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein said stop means are fixed to said frame at positions such that the pivoting of said support means is limited to 180°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The machine of claim 1 wherein a seat is mounted on said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
272 words
The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprise: an inner member having a first truncated conical outer surface and a cylindrical bore extending through said inner member coaxially with the longitudinal axis of said inner member, said inner member being positioned on said guide means such that said guide means passes through said cylindrical bore, said inner member being divided into first and second inner member sections on either side of a plane encompassing said longitudinal axis, said inner member sections being spaced from one another whereby said first and second inner member sections can move radially towards and away from said guide means; frictional material fixed to the walls of said cylindrical bore, whereby sliding contact is provided between said guide means and said frictional material; a hollow outer member having a second truncated, conical inner surface, said inner member being positioned within the hollow of said outer member; and pivot means for rotatably connecting said paddle shaft to said outer member about a second axis transverse to said longitudinal axis, whereby a force acting on said outer member in said first directional sense toward the bases of said first and second conical surfaces causes said outer member to press said inner member sections radially inward, thus increasing the frictional resistance between said frictional material and said guide means whereby a force acting on said outer member in said second directional sense toward the apexes of said first and second conical surfaces causes said outer member to release radial pressure on said inner member sections, thus decreasing the frictional resistance between said guide means and said frictional material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exercise machine of claim 4 wherein the slopes of said first and second conical surfaces are equal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The exercise machine of claim 4 including first limiting means for limiting axial movement between said inner member sections, and second limiting means for limiting axial movement between said inner and outer members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
The exercise machine of claim 6 wherein said first limiting means comprises an annular washer fixed to the base end of a first one of said inner member sections and wherein said second limiting means comprises a half washer fixed to the apex end of said first inner member section, said half washer including an extended portion adapted to contact the apex end of said outer member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The machine of claim 1 wherein said guide means comprise a thin walled tubular member formed of a heat conducting material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The exercise machine of claim 8 including temperature sensing means mounted in said tubular member and temperature readout means mounted on said frame and operatively connected to said temperature sensing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exercise machine of claim 9 wherein said temperature sensing means is a thermistor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The exercise machine of claim 10 wherein said temperature readout means is a digital thermometer.
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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) | 1987-09-04 | 1988-03-05 | 1988-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-04 | 1992-03-05 | 1992-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-04 | 1996-03-05 | 1996-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |