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US3593708A
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Body suspension device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-11
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A device for suspending the portion of a human body above the pelvic region in an inverted position to provide a natural traction and to relieve the spinal column of gravitational compression which occurs when the body is in its normal upright position. The device includes a trapeze bar upon which is provided at least one rotatable platform having a padded face. When this face is initially disposed in a vertical position, the upper thighs of the legs may be pressed against it and if the upper part of the body is bent over the bar, the padded platform rotates on the bar to enable the person''s body to be swung over the bar until the torso hangs downwardly, being supported by the thighs resting on the platform face. The legs of the body may be bent at the knees until the soles of the feet rest against vertical elements supporting the trapeze bar. Various other means are provided to facilitate the mounting and dismounting of the body for suspension and to render the latter more comfortable.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor Steele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/16; A63B21/1618; A63B21/1627; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0443; A61H2203/045; A61H2203/0468; A61H2203/0481; A61H2203/0493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A device for suspending the portion of a human body above the pelvis in an inverted position to provide natural traction and to relieve the spinal column of gravitational compression which occurs when the body is in its normal upright position, said devIce comprising: a. a horizontal cylindrical trapeze bar; b. a pair of parallel vertical elements, said elements being of equal length, being secured to hand from a location above the floor or ground at least as great as the height of an average male person, and being spaced from each other by a distance greater than the width of a human body in its pelvic region, the lower extremities of said elements being secured to said bar, and the upper ends of said elements being pivotally supported along an axis parallel to said bar to permit said elements and said bar to swing in an arc about said axis; c. at least one platform member, said member being rotatably disposed on said bar and having at least one flat padded face, said face, when directed upwardly, serving to support the weight of a person''s body when his upper thighs are brought into horizontal contact with said face and the portion of the body above the pelvic region is disposed in a pendant position downwardly from one side of said platform face, the legs of the body being bent back at the knees at an angle of approximately 45 degrees so that the sole of each foot may be placed in contact with one of said vertical elements.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
259 words
A device for suspending the portion of a human body above the pelvis in an inverted position to provide natural traction and to relieve the spinal column of gravitational compression which occurs when the body is in its normal upright position, said devIce comprising: a. a horizontal cylindrical trapeze bar; b. a pair of parallel vertical elements, said elements being of equal length, being secured to hand from a location above the floor or ground at least as great as the height of an average male person, and being spaced from each other by a distance greater than the width of a human body in its pelvic region, the lower extremities of said elements being secured to said bar, and the upper ends of said elements being pivotally supported along an axis parallel to said bar to permit said elements and said bar to swing in an arc about said axis; c. at least one platform member, said member being rotatably disposed on said bar and having at least one flat padded face, said face, when directed upwardly, serving to support the weight of a person''s body when his upper thighs are brought into horizontal contact with said face and the portion of the body above the pelvic region is disposed in a pendant position downwardly from one side of said platform face, the legs of the body being bent back at the knees at an angle of approximately 45 degrees so that the sole of each foot may be placed in contact with one of said vertical elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device as described in claim 1, wherein a transverse element is provided to extend between the upper section of said vertical element, to prevent the person''s legs from overswinging when mounting the device, in such a way that the person''s feet pass beyond the vertical elements and thereby create the danger of a fall from the device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device as described in claim 2, wherein looped straps are provided to hang above the bar outside the vertical elements, which straps may be grasped by the person while in an inverted suspended position, to aid such person in dismounting by swinging his body back to its normal upright position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The device as described in claim 1, wherein looped straps are provided to hang above the bar outside the vertical elements, which straps may be grasped by the person while in an inverted suspended position, to aid such person while in an inverted suspended position, to aid such person in dismounting by swinging his body back to its normal upright position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device as described in claim 4, wherein the vertical elements, the transverse element and looped straps are all constructed of a heavy fabric and the straps are further stitched to the vertical elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as described in claim 1, wherein the vertical elements each comprise a steel cable which are covered by a flexible resilient tubular shield.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device as described in claim 1, wherein two rotatably padded platform members as provided, said members being spaced from each other by a tubular collar by a sufficient distance to permit the thighs to rest on the padded faces of each said member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as described in claim 1, wherein the rotatable padded platform member is formed as a single wide block with a central cutout area to accommodate comfortably the male genitals.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |