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US4537393A
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Neck exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-08
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Granted: 1985-08-27
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Expires: 2003-06-08
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a device designed to aid in exercising various muscles of the human body, especially the muscles of the neck region, but also the muscles of the back, side, and stomach regions. The device comprises a ring supported from a wall by brackets, a plurality of bracket members rotatably mounted on the ring, and springs attached to the rotatable bracket members and also to a head harness positioned in the center of the diameter of the ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Kusch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for exercising various muscles of the human body, especially the neck muscles, said exercise device comprising: a ring; a plurality of support brackets attaching said ring to a wall to support said ring in a plane substantially parallel to the floor; a plurality of bracket members rotatably mounted on said ring at approximately equal intervals; harness means adjustable to fit the head of the person exercising, said harness means being positioned approximately in the center of the diameter of said ring; a plurality of springs, each of which attaches at one end to one of said rotatably mounted bracket members and attaches at the opposite end to said harness means, said springs providing resistance against which exercises can be performed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for exercising various muscles of the human body, especially the neck muscles, said exercise device comprising: a ring; a plurality of support brackets attaching said ring to a wall to support said ring in a plane substantially parallel to the floor; a plurality of bracket members rotatably mounted on said ring at approximately equal intervals; harness means adjustable to fit the head of the person exercising, said harness means being positioned approximately in the center of the diameter of said ring; a plurality of springs, each of which attaches at one end to one of said rotatably mounted bracket members and attaches at the opposite end to said harness means, said springs providing resistance against which exercises can be performed.
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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) | 1988-08-26 | 1989-02-25 | 1989-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-26 | 1993-02-25 | 1993-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-26 | 1997-02-25 | 1997-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |