US4527794A
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Wind resistance exercise device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-16
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2003-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A training device, especially useful for a runner utilizing a flexible frame member which is attached to the runner and may be deformed by the runner while in motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Dunn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B23/047; A63B21/00; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00069; A63B21/008; A63B21/0085; A63B21/0088; A63B69/00; A63B69/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An exercise device comprising: a. a frame member defining an outer perimeter; b. an air foil, said air foil being held to said frame member in a predetermined configuration such that said air foil is placed behind the user and is spaced from the user thereby, and said air foil and frame outer perimeter extends at least laterally beyond the sides of the user for capturing air with movement of the user to create resistance to the movement of the user; c. means for attaching said frame member to the user in rearwardly spaced relation such that the frame member trails the user in motion, and said frame member extends from said attaching means to said held air foil without impeding the normal movement of the user's arms while walking.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An exercise device comprising: a. a frame member defining an outer perimeter; b. an air foil, said air foil being held to said frame member in a predetermined configuration such that said air foil is placed behind the user and is spaced from the user thereby, and said air foil and frame outer perimeter extends at least laterally beyond the sides of the user for capturing air with movement of the user to create resistance to the movement of the user; c. means for attaching said frame member to the user in rearwardly spaced relation such that the frame member trails the user in motion, and said frame member extends from said attaching means to said held air foil without impeding the normal movement of the user's arms while walking.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The exercise device of claim 1 in which said means for attaching said frame member to a user includes an attachment member which affixes to said frame and held air foil, and which connects to the user, said attachment member being located such that a portion of said frame and held air foil lies on either side of said attachment member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
An exercise drive comprising: a. a frame member defining an outer perimeter; b. an air foil, being held to said frame member, in a predetermined configuration such that said air foil is placed behind the user and is spaced from the user thereby and said air foil and frame outer perimeter extends at least laterally beyond the sides of the user for capturing air with movement of the user to create resistance to the movement of the user; c. means for attaching said frame member to the user in rearwardly spaced relation such that said frame member is spaced rearwardly from and trails the user in motion; and d. means for diverting air from said air foil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
An exercise drive comprising: a. a frame member defining an outer perimeter; b. an air foil, being held to said frame member, in a predetermined configuration such that said air foil is placed behind the user and is spaced from the user thereby and said air foil and frame outer perimeter extends at least laterally beyond the sides of the user for capturing air with movement of the user to create resistance to the movement of the user; c. means for attaching said frame member to the user in rearwardly spaced relation such that said frame member is spaced rearwardly from and trails the user in motion; and d. means for diverting air from said air foil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 3 in which said air foil includes a first air foil and a second air foil, said first air foil lying between said second air foil and the user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The exercise device of claim 4 in which said first air foil includes an orifice permitting air to travel to said second air foil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The exercise device of claim 5 which additionally comprises means for changing the size of said orifice.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The exercise device of claim 6 in which said attachment member comprises a loop attachable to the waist of the user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The exercise device of claim 7 in which said means for attaching said frame member to the user further includes means for holding said frame to the shoulder of the user.
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