US3642276A
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Exercising device with signaling mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-08
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-05-08
Abstract
Abstract An exerciser worn on a garment or other article of apparel such as a belt adapted to encircle the wearer about the waist or hips for use in performing isometric exercises therewith such that an audible tone or signal is produced by the exerciser when a preselected strain on the garment is sensed thus alerting the wearer to restore the required isometric muscle contraction in the selected exercising region.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel T Kropf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/02; A63B23/0244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
An exercising device for use in gauging muscle reaction to a prescribed exercise program comprising a. a rotatable tubular sleeve, b. a linear tension member fixedly attached to said sleeve, said sleeve rotating as said member is extended or retracted in response to muscle reaction, c. a movable element positioned axially of and adjacent to the sleeve and having electrical conductive and nonconductive portions engageable by the sleeve, d. an electrical conductive portion of the sleeve, said portion electrical conductive being rotated with the sleeve in one direction into engagement with said nonconductive portion of said movable member while an exercise program is being followed in a prescribed manner and rotatable in an opposite direction to bring said electrical conductive portion into engagement with the conductive portion of the movable element when a program is not being followed, e. resilient means normally holding the sleeve rotated so that the electrically conductive portion is in engagement with the nonconductive portion of said movable member, and f. signal means energized by the engagement of said conductive portions producing a reminder signal alerting to the fact that an exercise program is not being followed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
An exercising device for use in gauging muscle reaction to a prescribed exercise program comprising a. a rotatable tubular sleeve, b. a linear tension member fixedly attached to said sleeve, said sleeve rotating as said member is extended or retracted in response to muscle reaction, c. a movable element positioned axially of and adjacent to the sleeve and having electrical conductive and nonconductive portions engageable by the sleeve, d. an electrical conductive portion of the sleeve, said portion electrical conductive being rotated with the sleeve in one direction into engagement with said nonconductive portion of said movable member while an exercise program is being followed in a prescribed manner and rotatable in an opposite direction to bring said electrical conductive portion into engagement with the conductive portion of the movable element when a program is not being followed, e. resilient means normally holding the sleeve rotated so that the electrically conductive portion is in engagement with the nonconductive portion of said movable member, and f. signal means energized by the engagement of said conductive portions producing a reminder signal alerting to the fact that an exercise program is not being followed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An exercising device According to claim 1 where the resilient means is a coiled spring received in said tubular sleeve and a ratchet means is provided to vary the tension in said spring and thereby vary an exercise program also.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An exercising device according to claim 2 wherein the sleeve has a transverse slot cut in one end thereof, the sides of which engage alternatively the conductive or nonconductive portions of said movable element in response to extension or retraction of the linear tension member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An exercising device according to claim 3 wherein said movable element is movable to select between either silent or reminder mode operation, the element being movable out of the path of rotation of the sleeve for silent mode operation when no exercise program is to be performed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
An exercising device for use in gauging muscle reaction to a prescribed exercise program comprising a. a pair of electrically conductive elements spaced a limited distance apart, one being yieldably mounted for movement relative to the other in response to muscle reaction deviating from an exercise program, said elements being U-shaped parts each insulated from the other except at their terminal ends and along the inner surface of the curved portion of the U-shaped portion of each part, said parts being interleaved with each other so that the inner end of one element is spaced a prescribed distance from the U-shaped portion of the other element to form electrical contacts, b. resilient means biasing said elements apart so that said electrical contacts are disengaged when the exercise program is being followed, and c. signal means energized by the closing of said electrical contacts producing a reminder signal alerting a user to the fact that an exercise program is not being followed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
An exercising device for use in gauging muscle reaction to a prescribed exercise program comprising a. a pair of electrically conductive elements spaced a limited distance apart, one being yieldably mounted for movement relative to the other in response to muscle reaction deviating from an exercise program, said elements being U-shaped parts each insulated from the other except at their terminal ends and along the inner surface of the curved portion of the U-shaped portion of each part, said parts being interleaved with each other so that the inner end of one element is spaced a prescribed distance from the U-shaped portion of the other element to form electrical contacts, b. resilient means biasing said elements apart so that said electrical contacts are disengaged when the exercise program is being followed, and c. signal means energized by the closing of said electrical contacts producing a reminder signal alerting a user to the fact that an exercise program is not being followed.
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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |