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US4813664A
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Jogging apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-09
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2006-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A jogging apparatus having a frame supported by wheels, handle grip means attached to the frame for gripping the apparatus, the handle grip means being moveable in a generally vertical direction with respect to the frame and spring means being connected to the frame and the handle grip means, the spring means resisting the downward movement of the handle grip means with respect to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 George A. Vroulis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0028; A61; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H3/04; A61H2003/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
An apparatus for use by a jogging or a walking person, comprising: a frame having a plurality of generally vertical bars; a first base extending between and being connected to a first and a second vertical bar; means for securing the connection between the first base and the first and second vertical bars; a first spring having a fixed end securely attached to the first base, the first spring being a compression spring; a first handlebar moveable in a generally vertical direction, the first handlebar being securely attached to the free end of the first spring; a handlebar sleeve being integrally attached to the first handlebar and being slidingly disposed over the first vertical bar; and a first spring compression adjuster being slidingly moveable along the first vertical bar and being securely attachable to the first vertical bar for limiting the movement of the handlebar sleeve along the first vertical bar.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
An apparatus for use by a jogging or a walking person, comprising: a frame having a plurality of generally vertical bars; a first base extending between and being connected to a first and a second vertical bar; means for securing the connection between the first base and the first and second vertical bars; a first spring having a fixed end securely attached to the first base, the first spring being a compression spring; a first handlebar moveable in a generally vertical direction, the first handlebar being securely attached to the free end of the first spring; a handlebar sleeve being integrally attached to the first handlebar and being slidingly disposed over the first vertical bar; and a first spring compression adjuster being slidingly moveable along the first vertical bar and being securely attachable to the first vertical bar for limiting the movement of the handlebar sleeve along the first vertical bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first spring compression adjuster limits the maximum expansion of the first spring to a length that is smaller than the length of the first spring when the first spring is in its fully relaxed position.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
197 words
An apparatus for use by a jogging or a walking person, comprising: a frame having a plurality of generally vertical bars, a first frame portion, and a second frame portion being releasably attached to the first frame portion; a first base extending between and being connected to a first and a second vertical bar; means for securing the connection between the first base and the first and second vertical bars; a first spring having a fixed end securely attached to the first base, the first spring being a compression spring; a first handlebar moveable in a generally vertical direction, the first handlebar being securely attached to the free end of the first spring; a first connector member for connecting the first and second frame portions, the connector member having swiveled caster means; a second base extending between and being connected to a third and fourth vertical bars, the third and fourth vertical bars extending from the second frame portion; a second spring having a fixed end securely attached to the second base; and a second handlebar being moveable in a generally vertical direction, the second handlebar being securely attached to the free end of the second spring.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
197 words
An apparatus for use by a jogging or a walking person, comprising: a frame having a plurality of generally vertical bars, a first frame portion, and a second frame portion being releasably attached to the first frame portion; a first base extending between and being connected to a first and a second vertical bar; means for securing the connection between the first base and the first and second vertical bars; a first spring having a fixed end securely attached to the first base, the first spring being a compression spring; a first handlebar moveable in a generally vertical direction, the first handlebar being securely attached to the free end of the first spring; a first connector member for connecting the first and second frame portions, the connector member having swiveled caster means; a second base extending between and being connected to a third and fourth vertical bars, the third and fourth vertical bars extending from the second frame portion; a second spring having a fixed end securely attached to the second base; and a second handlebar being moveable in a generally vertical direction, the second handlebar being securely attached to the free end of the second spring.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-20 | 1992-09-19 | 1993-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-20 | 1996-09-19 | 1997-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-20 | 2000-09-19 | 2001-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |