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Tilting health table apparatus
Assignee: France Bed Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-05-25
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Granted: 1985-01-22
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Expires: 2003-05-25
Abstract
Abstract In a tilting health table apparatus, a pair of first handles are horizontally set on both sides of the upper end portion of a leg assembly. A table is swingably fitted to the leg assembly to securely hold the user and the table is securely set in a prescribed position by means of first, second and third stopper mechanisms. A foot board is mounted on one end portion of the table, and a pair of second handles are fitted to both sides of the foot board.
Inventors
- 👤 Teruo Masuda
- 👤 Kazuyuki Yamaguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/1209; A63B23/1227; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61H1/0229; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/068; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/164; A61H2201/1642; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0481; A61H2203/0493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A tilting health table apparatus comprising: a leg assembly; a pair of first handles fitted in a substantially horizontal manner to both sides of the upper portion of the leg assembly; a table rotatably mounted on said leg assembly to support a user; stopper means for keeping said table in a prescribed position to restrict its movement; a foot board mounted on one end of said table, said foot board being provided with a foot-gripping means for securely gripping the user's legs, said foot-gripping means including a first support board rotatably mounted on said table, a second support board fixed to said table and means for securely mounting said first support board on said second support board; and a pair of second handles projectively fitted to both sides of said foot board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A tilting health table apparatus comprising: a leg assembly; a pair of first handles fitted in a substantially horizontal manner to both sides of the upper portion of the leg assembly; a table rotatably mounted on said leg assembly to support a user; stopper means for keeping said table in a prescribed position to restrict its movement; a foot board mounted on one end of said table, said foot board being provided with a foot-gripping means for securely gripping the user's legs, said foot-gripping means including a first support board rotatably mounted on said table, a second support board fixed to said table and means for securely mounting said first support board on said second support board; and a pair of second handles projectively fitted to both sides of said foot board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when said table is rotated in a direction to said the foot board mounted on one end of said table, the further rotation of said table is restricted in a state inclined from the vertical direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said foot board includes a mat mounted thereon, said mat being provided with a large number of projections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said table comprises a cushion thereon, said cushion being provided with a protuberance arranged to abut against the user's back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 1, wherin said leg assembly includes a fitting board, an immovable leg member fixed at one end to said fitting board, a movable leg member rotatably connected at one end to said fitting board and a stopper section mounted on said fitting board to define the angle through which said movable leg member is separated from said immovable leg member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A tilting health table apparatus comprising: a leg assembly; a pair of first handles fitted in a substantially horizontal manner to both sides of the upper portion of the leg assembly; a table rotatably mounted on said leg assembly to support a user; stopper means for keeping said table in a prescribed position to restrict its movement; a foot board mounted on one end of said table; and a pair of second handles projectively fitted to both sides of said foot board; said leg assembly including a fitting board, an immovable leg member fixed at one end to said fitting board, a movable leg member rotatably connected at one end to said fitting board and a stopper section mounted on said fitting board to define the angle through which said movable leg member is separated from said immovable leg member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
140 words
A tilting health table apparatus comprising: a leg assembly; a pair of first handles fitted in a substantially horizontal manner to both sides of the upper portion of the leg assembly; a table rotatably mounted on said leg assembly to support a user; stopper means for keeping said table in a prescribed position to restrict its movement; a foot board mounted on one end of said table; and a pair of second handles projectively fitted to both sides of said foot board; said leg assembly including a fitting board, an immovable leg member fixed at one end to said fitting board, a movable leg member rotatably connected at one end to said fitting board and a stopper section mounted on said fitting board to define the angle through which said movable leg member is separated from said immovable leg member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, when said table is rotated in a direction to lift said foot board mounted on one end of said table, the further rotation of said table is restricted in a state inclined from the verical direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said foot board includes a mat mounted thereon, said mat being provided with a large number of projections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said foot board is provided with a foot-gripping means for securely gripping the user's legs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tilting health table apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said table comprises a cushion thereon, said cushion being provided with a protuberance arranged to abut against the user's back.
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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) | 1988-01-22 | 1988-07-23 | 1989-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-22 | 1992-07-23 | 1993-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-22 | 1996-07-23 | 1997-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |