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Methods for using a combination exerciser and baggage carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-12-17
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Granted: 1993-07-27
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Expires: 2012-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A combination exerciser and baggage carrier having a rigid, main frame (11), force resistive pistons (17), force engaging plates (12a-b), handle portion (37), wheels (36), and a load supporting plate (32), is capable of selective engagement of either operational mode. The exerciser may be embodied as any number of cardiovascular workout devices, including stair stepping simulator (10), rowing machine simulator (40), walking/running simulator (50), and weight lifting machine (60). The baggage carrier is of the type used in areas catering to mass transportation travels, such as airports, and bus and train depots, and may similarly vary in embodiments, from standard two-wheeled carrier (30) to a multiple wheeled, horizontal push cart. The exerciser/baggage carrier is designed to tote one's baggage conveniently, then when such service is no longer required it is capable of space saving compaction, until when an opportunity arises, such as in a hotel room, office, park, etc., the present invention may be converted to an exerciser suitable for facilitating a substantial cardiovascular workout.
Inventors
- 👤 Juris Terauds
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2026-11-08 22:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/055; A63B21/0552; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/38; A45C13/385; A63B21/40; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4033; A63B21/4035; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4043; A63B21/4047; A63B22/00; A63B22/0002; A63B22/001; A63B22/0012; A63B22/0048; A63B22/0056; A63B22/0076; A63B22/02; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03533; A63B23/03541; A63B23/03575; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B23/047; A63B23/12; A63B23/1209; A45C13/26; A45C13/262; A63B2022/0079; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/025; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0204; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0238; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/30; A63B23/0355; A63B23/1245; A63B23/1263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout using a wheeled baggage carrier having a handle attached to one end of a main frame and a load supporting means attached to another end of said main frame, said method comprising the steps of: a. removing all baggage from said carrier; b. disengaging said carrier, said step of disengaging comprising the steps of: (1) retracting said handle; and (2) withdrawing said load supporting means; then c. providing a means comprising resistive means and loading plates for facilitating a cardiovascular workout, wherein said means for facilitating is attached to said main frame and wherein said step of providing comprise the step of connecting said plates to said resistive means; then d. operating said means for facilitating.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout using a wheeled baggage carrier having a handle attached to one end of a main frame and a load supporting means attached to another end of said main frame, said method comprising the steps of: a. removing all baggage from said carrier; b. disengaging said carrier, said step of disengaging comprising the steps of: (1) retracting said handle; and (2) withdrawing said load supporting means; then c. providing a means comprising resistive means and loading plates for facilitating a cardiovascular workout, wherein said means for facilitating is attached to said main frame and wherein said step of providing comprise the step of connecting said plates to said resistive means; then d. operating said means for facilitating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout as described in claim 1 wherein said step of operating comprises the step of stepping.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout as described in claim 1 wherein said step of operating comprises the step of stepping on said load engaging plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout as described in claim 1 wherein said step of operating comprise the step of pushing on said load engaging plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout as described in claim 1 wherein said step of operating comprise the step of pulling on said load engaging plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout as described in claim 3 wherein said step of stepping comprises the step of alternating between left and right.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout as described in claim 4 wherein said step of pushing comprise the step of alternating between left and right.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for achieving a cardiovascular workout as described in claim 5 wherein said step of pulling comprise the step of alternating between left and right.
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