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Portable exercise kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-29
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2008-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A portable exercise lit including a pad and variable capacity weights. The pad is placed in front of a chair and has a slippery side. The person's feet are moved back and forth on the pad in a motion similar to cross-country skiing. The person may wear socks or exercise shoes made of carpet. The variable capacity weights provide the user with a choice of the amount of weight to be exercised with.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd Sawdon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/20; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/0601; A63B21/0602; A63B21/0603; A63B21/072; A63B21/075; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4011; A63B21/4015; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03533; A63B23/03541; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B23/0417; A63B21/00047; A63B21/012; A63B21/018; A63B22/201; A63B22/203; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An exercise device for use by an individual who is physically impaired or elderly, comprising: an exercise pad supporting at least one foot of a seated individual; said pad having a length greater than the width and comprising a base member and an upper layer; said upper layer is adhesively bonded to the entire upper surface of said base member and provides a smooth surface upon which said at least one foot slides upon; said base member includes a rough surface on the side opposite said upper layer to prevent movement of said pad; a divider attached to said upper layer such that said pad is divided into equal portions, each one of said equal portions accommodating one foot; said divider extending above said upper layer and having an upper surface which prevents said pad from movement if accidentally turned over; said said pad permitting an exercise to be performed by said individual by sliding at least one foot, while wearing a sock, back and forth along said upper surface without leaving said pad surface, and said individual may exercise their arms by moving them in conjunction with said at least one foot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An exercise device for use by an individual who is physically impaired or elderly, comprising: an exercise pad supporting at least one foot of a seated individual; said pad having a length greater than the width and comprising a base member and an upper layer; said upper layer is adhesively bonded to the entire upper surface of said base member and provides a smooth surface upon which said at least one foot slides upon; said base member includes a rough surface on the side opposite said upper layer to prevent movement of said pad; a divider attached to said upper layer such that said pad is divided into equal portions, each one of said equal portions accommodating one foot; said divider extending above said upper layer and having an upper surface which prevents said pad from movement if accidentally turned over; said said pad permitting an exercise to be performed by said individual by sliding at least one foot, while wearing a sock, back and forth along said upper surface without leaving said pad surface, and said individual may exercise their arms by moving them in conjunction with said at least one foot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising at least one sock made entirely of carpet.
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