US5464378A
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Foldable exerciser horse
Assignee: GUTHY-RENKER FITNESS
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Filing: 1994-06-27
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Granted: 1995-11-07
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Expires: 2014-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A foldable exerciser horse comprising plural sets of pivotally connected frame members, such that a user may imitate the movements of riding to manipulate the exerciser horse and achieve the effect of exercise. Since all the frame members are pivotally connected, the entire exerciser horse can be folded to a minimal volume for convenient packing, storage, and transportation.
Inventors
- 👤 Hei-Nan Yu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/068; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
337 words
A foldable exerciser horse comprising: a) a pair of spaced parallel front supports including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends; b) a pair of spaced parallel rear supports including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends; c) the upper ends of the front supports being pivotally connected to the upper ends of the rear supports; d) a pair of spaced parallel front stems including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends, and a pair of spaced parallel rear stems including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends; e) the lower ends of the front stems being pivotally connected to the front supports between the upper and lower ends of the front supports, the upper ends of the front and rear stems being pivotally connected together, and the lower ends of the rear stems being pivotally connected to the rear supports between the upper and lower ends of the rear supports; f) a rocker member pivotally connected to the front stems adjacent the upper ends of the front stems, and a handle mounted on the rocker member; g) a seat support including a lower end pivotally connected to the rear stems between the upper and lower ends of the rear stems and an upper portion for supporting a seat thereon, and a seat pillar including a top end pivotally connected to the upper portion of the seat support and a lower end for moveable engagement with the rear supports; h) a pull rod including a front end pivotally connected to the rocker member and a rear end pivotally connected to the seat pillar between the upper and lower ends of the seat pillar; and i) whereby the exerciser horse may be folded by pivoting the front supports against the rear supports, the front stems towards the upper ends of the front supports, the rear stems towards the upper ends of the rear supports, and the seat pillar between the rear supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
337 words
A foldable exerciser horse comprising: a) a pair of spaced parallel front supports including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends; b) a pair of spaced parallel rear supports including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends; c) the upper ends of the front supports being pivotally connected to the upper ends of the rear supports; d) a pair of spaced parallel front stems including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends, and a pair of spaced parallel rear stems including a pair of upper ends and a pair of lower ends; e) the lower ends of the front stems being pivotally connected to the front supports between the upper and lower ends of the front supports, the upper ends of the front and rear stems being pivotally connected together, and the lower ends of the rear stems being pivotally connected to the rear supports between the upper and lower ends of the rear supports; f) a rocker member pivotally connected to the front stems adjacent the upper ends of the front stems, and a handle mounted on the rocker member; g) a seat support including a lower end pivotally connected to the rear stems between the upper and lower ends of the rear stems and an upper portion for supporting a seat thereon, and a seat pillar including a top end pivotally connected to the upper portion of the seat support and a lower end for moveable engagement with the rear supports; h) a pull rod including a front end pivotally connected to the rocker member and a rear end pivotally connected to the seat pillar between the upper and lower ends of the seat pillar; and i) whereby the exerciser horse may be folded by pivoting the front supports against the rear supports, the front stems towards the upper ends of the front supports, the rear stems towards the upper ends of the rear supports, and the seat pillar between the rear supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The foldable exerciser horse of claim 1 wherein the lower end of the seat pillar includes a pair of rollers disposed in rolling engagement with the rear supports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The foldable exerciser horse of claim 1 further including a seat means mounted on the upper portion of the seat support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The foldable exerciser horse of claim 1 further including a foot rest detachably connected to the rocker member and a pair of pedals mounted on opposite sides of the foot rest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The foldable exerciser horse of claim 1 further including a support base mounted to the lower ends of each of the front supports and the rear supports.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The foldable exerciser horse of claim 1 further including a stop member secured between the pair of front stems for defining a limited space within which the rocker member may pivot.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-11-06 | 1999-05-08 | 1999-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-11-06 | 2003-05-08 | 2003-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-11-06 | 2007-05-08 | 2007-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |