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US4832335A
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Exercise air pump
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-21
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Granted: 1989-05-23
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Expires: 2007-09-21
Abstract
Abstract An exercise air pump is an exercise equipment of compression/expansion action capable of variable resistant force by means of generated air pressure/partial vacuum. The exercise air pump includes a tubular casing construction with a cap which allows for the entrance and retainment of a hollow plunger unit with an exchangeable rubber stopper which contains a central exhaust hole which is of variable sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 Kun-Yuan Tong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00069; A63B21/00072; A63B21/00061; A63B21/008; A63B21/0085; A63B21/0087; A63B21/40; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An exercise air pump comprising a single open ended tubular casing means with a detachable cap over the open end allowing for the entrance of a hollow plunger unit into said tubular casing means, a hollow plunger unit retained in said tubular casing means, said hollow plunger unit having an open end within said tubular casing means, an exposed end outside of said tubular casing means, a removable rubber stopper disposed in said open end for hermetically sealing with the interior wall of said tubular casing means and having a central air inlet/outlet hole for allowing air into and out of the hollow plunger unit, and an air inlet/outlet hole located in said hollow plunger unit near said exposed end which functions in cooperation with said central air inlet/outlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An exercise air pump comprising a single open ended tubular casing means with a detachable cap over the open end allowing for the entrance of a hollow plunger unit into said tubular casing means, a hollow plunger unit retained in said tubular casing means, said hollow plunger unit having an open end within said tubular casing means, an exposed end outside of said tubular casing means, a removable rubber stopper disposed in said open end for hermetically sealing with the interior wall of said tubular casing means and having a central air inlet/outlet hole for allowing air into and out of the hollow plunger unit, and an air inlet/outlet hole located in said hollow plunger unit near said exposed end which functions in cooperation with said central air inlet/outlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said rubber stopper is replaceable with another rubber stopper having a central air inlet/outlet hole with a different diameter in order to vary the resistance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said rubber stopper has a threaded end for connection to said plunger unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said rubber stopper has a ridged edge for hermetic seal with said tubular casing means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-22 | 1992-11-21 | 1993-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-22 | 1996-11-21 | 1997-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-22 | 2000-11-21 | 2001-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |