US5507709A
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Rowing exercise device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-01-03
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Granted: 1996-04-16
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Expires: 2015-01-03
Abstract
Abstract An exercise device includes a bar, a handle and a seat post pivotally coupled to the front portion, the middle portion and the rear portion of a base. A foot support is disposed on top of the bar. A seat cushion is disposed on top of the seat post for supporting the users. A rod includes a front end pivotally coupled to the bar and a rear end coupled to the seat post. When the handle is pushed forward, the seat cushion may move downward. The users have to force against the gravity force of the users when the handle is pulled rearward.
Inventors
- 👤 Tien-Lai Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/00058; A63B21/00069; A63B21/00072; A63B21/06; A63B21/068; A63B21/40; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4047; A63B22/00; A63B22/0076; A63B2022/0082; A63B2022/0084; A63B22/0087; A63B22/0089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
346 words
An exercise device comprising: a base including a front portion, a middle portion and a rear portion, a bar including a lower portion pivotally coupled to said front portion of said base and including an upper portion having a foot support means provided thereon, seat post means including a lower portion pivotally coupled to said rear portion of said base and including an upper portion having a seat cushion means provided thereon, handle means including a lower portion pivotally coupled to said middle portion of said base and including a bottom end portion, a rod disposed above said base and including a front end pivotally coupled to said bar so as to rotate said bar clockwise when said rod moves forward and so as to rotate said bar counterclockwise when said rod moves rearward, said rod further including a middle portion pivotally coupled to said bottom end portion of said handle means so as to rotate said handle means counterclockwise when said rod moves forward and so as to rotate said handle means clockwise when said rod moves rearward, and said rod including a rear end, lever means coupling said rear end of said rod to said seat post means so as to rotate said seat post means counterclockwise when said rod moves forward and so as to rotate said seat post means clockwise when said rod moves rearward, said bar including a lug secured thereto and having a plurality of holes formed therein, said front end of said rod coupled to any of said holes, said base including a column extended upward from said rear portion thereof, said lever means including a lever having a middle portion pivotally secured to said column and having a lower portion pivotally coupled to said rear end of said rod, said lever including an upper end, and said lever means including a link having a first end pivotally coupled to said upper end of said lever and having a second end pivotally coupled to said seat post means so as to couple said seat post means to said rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
346 words
An exercise device comprising: a base including a front portion, a middle portion and a rear portion, a bar including a lower portion pivotally coupled to said front portion of said base and including an upper portion having a foot support means provided thereon, seat post means including a lower portion pivotally coupled to said rear portion of said base and including an upper portion having a seat cushion means provided thereon, handle means including a lower portion pivotally coupled to said middle portion of said base and including a bottom end portion, a rod disposed above said base and including a front end pivotally coupled to said bar so as to rotate said bar clockwise when said rod moves forward and so as to rotate said bar counterclockwise when said rod moves rearward, said rod further including a middle portion pivotally coupled to said bottom end portion of said handle means so as to rotate said handle means counterclockwise when said rod moves forward and so as to rotate said handle means clockwise when said rod moves rearward, and said rod including a rear end, lever means coupling said rear end of said rod to said seat post means so as to rotate said seat post means counterclockwise when said rod moves forward and so as to rotate said seat post means clockwise when said rod moves rearward, said bar including a lug secured thereto and having a plurality of holes formed therein, said front end of said rod coupled to any of said holes, said base including a column extended upward from said rear portion thereof, said lever means including a lever having a middle portion pivotally secured to said column and having a lower portion pivotally coupled to said rear end of said rod, said lever including an upper end, and said lever means including a link having a first end pivotally coupled to said upper end of said lever and having a second end pivotally coupled to said seat post means so as to couple said seat post means to said rod.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-04-16 | 1999-10-16 | 2000-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-16 | 2003-10-16 | 2004-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-16 | 2007-10-16 | 2008-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |