US3824993A
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Physio-therapy method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-02
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1993-01-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for teaching brain-damaged children or adults the homolateral gestalt and cross-pattern gestalt includes commonly driven foot cranks and hand cranks which are adjustable to afford use of the cranks in the proper angular phase for cross-pattern therapy or homolateral therapy. The apparatus includes a motor and a variable speed drive to rotate the cranks and manipulate the patient''s limbs in the proper sequence to teach the desired gestalt. A clutch in the drive train enables free wheeling of the cranks by the muscle power of the patient as learning progresses with use of the apparatus in the driven mode.
Inventors
- 👤 J Grant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
Physio-therapy apparatus comprising a frame, a seat supported on said frame, right and left interconnected hand cranks 180* out of phase, right and left interconnected foot cranks 180* out of phase, support means for rotatably supporting said hand and foot cranks, and means for varying the spacing of the rotational axes of said cranks and afford adjustment of the distance of said cranks from said seat and a patient supported on the seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
Physio-therapy apparatus comprising a frame, a seat supported on said frame, right and left interconnected hand cranks 180* out of phase, right and left interconnected foot cranks 180* out of phase, support means for rotatably supporting said hand and foot cranks, and means for varying the spacing of the rotational axes of said cranks and afford adjustment of the distance of said cranks from said seat and a patient supported on the seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
Physio-therapy apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said support means includes an intermediate member, means for pivotally connecting said hand crank support member to said intermediate member, means for pivotally connecting the foot crank support member to said intermediate member, and means connected to said hand crank support member and the frame to maintain said members in a selected angular position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 including means for adjusting the angular position between said support members, said last named means including first and second adjustment arms rotatably supported in said intermediate member and means connected to said adjustment arms and to said hand crank support member and said foot crank support member to afford adjustment of the angular position of said hand crank support member and said foot crank support meMber upon movement of the adjustment arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein said means connected to said adjustment arms comprises adjustment shafts, gears on said adjustment shafts and first and second shafts providing the pivotal connections between said support members with said shafts being fixed to said foot and hand support members and gears on said adjustment shafts meshing with gears on said shafts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 including drive means connecting said foot crank to said first shaft and drive means connecting said hand crank to said second shaft and drive means connecting said first and second shafts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
Physio-therapy apparatus comprising a frame, a seat supported on said frame, right and left interconnected hand cranks, right and left interconnected foot cranks, support means for rotatably supporting said hand and foot cranks, and means for varying the spacing of the rotational axes of said cranks and afford adjustment of the distance of said cranks from said seat and a patient supported on the seat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
Physio-therapy apparatus comprising a frame, a seat supported on said frame, right and left interconnected hand cranks, right and left interconnected foot cranks, support means for rotatably supporting said hand and foot cranks, and means for varying the spacing of the rotational axes of said cranks and afford adjustment of the distance of said cranks from said seat and a patient supported on the seat.
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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |