US4611807A
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Exercise apparatus having a pair of spaced apart rotating discs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-16
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Granted: 1986-09-16
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Expires: 2004-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Exercise apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart discs journaled for rotation on a frame with adjustable tension elements for varying the force required to rotate the discs. Handles are used to rotate the discs and the handles may be secured to the discs at varying locations to vary the distance between the handles and the axis of rotation of the discs.
Inventors
- 👤 David D. Castillo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/0002; A63B21/00; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00069; A63B21/012; A63B21/0125; A63B22/0005; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A63B22/0025; A63B2022/0041; A63B2022/0611; A63B2022/0623; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
Exercise apparatus, comprising, in combination: base means; post means secured to the base means; disc means, including a first exercise disc and a second exercise disc, rotatably secured to the post means for providing exercise to a user while rotating the disc means; handle means, including a first handle secured directly to and rotatable with the first exercise disc and a second handle secured directly to and rotatable with the second exercise disc for rotating the first and second exercise discs; and wheel means adjustable disposed against the disc means to vary the force required to rotate the disc means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
Exercise apparatus, comprising, in combination: base means; post means secured to the base means; disc means, including a first exercise disc and a second exercise disc, rotatably secured to the post means for providing exercise to a user while rotating the disc means; handle means, including a first handle secured directly to and rotatable with the first exercise disc and a second handle secured directly to and rotatable with the second exercise disc for rotating the first and second exercise discs; and wheel means adjustable disposed against the disc means to vary the force required to rotate the disc means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the post means includes a first post, and a second post spaced apart from the first post; the disc means includes the first exercise disc rotatably secured to the first post, and the second exercise disc rotatably secured to the second post; and the wheel means includes a first force wheel adjustably disposed against the first exercise wheel to vary the force required to rotate the first exercise wheel, and a second force wheel adjustably disposed against the second exercise wheel to vary the force required to rotate the second exercise wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the post means further includes a first carriage adjustably disposed on the base means, and the first post is disposed on the first carriage to vary the spacing between the first exercise disc and the second exercise disc.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the post means further includes a post and a sleeve adjustably secured to the post, and the disc means is rotatably secured to the sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the wheel means is secured to the sleeve adjacent to the disc means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the base means includes a base plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the base means further includes means for leveling the base plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the post means includes a first post secured to the base plate, a first sleeve movable upwardly and downwardly on the first post, a second post spaced apart from the first post and secured to the base plate, a second sleeve movable upwardly and downwardly on the second post, and the first exercise disc is rotatably secured to the first sleeve, and the second exercise disc is rotatably secured to the second sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 8 in which the wheel means includes a first force wheel secured to the first sleeve and a second force wheel secured to the second sleeve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 9 in which the post means further includes a first carriage movably secured to the base plate, and the first post is secured to the first carriage to vary the spacing between the first post and the first exercise disc and the second post and the second exercise disc.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 10 in which the post means further includes a second carriage movably secured to the base plate, and the second post is secured to the second carriage.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the disc means further includes rim means, and the wheel means is adjustably disposed against the rim means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 12 in which the disc means further includes a first disc and a second disc; and the rim means includes a first rim on the first disc and a second rim on the second disc.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 12 in which the first and second handles are adapted to be secured to the first and second discs at different locations to vary the radius through which force is applied to rotate the discs.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-09-15 | 1994-03-17 | 1994-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-09-15 | 1998-03-17 | 1998-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |