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US3989240A
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Electrically timed exercising device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-06
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Granted: 1976-11-02
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Expires: 1995-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A power exerciser having a frame, variable power motor, strap, strap grips and sequencing control. The motor causes horizontal pull and vertical lift body movements through use of the straps. The duration and extent of each movement can be controlled by electro-mechanical sequencing. The sequencing control is connected to the power motor for providing a preselected time sequence of instructions to the power motor for limiting the lengths of extension and retraction of the straps. A unit is provided for presetting the sequencing control the power motor during an exercise program.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J. Victor
- 👤 Kenneth M. Tudoverto
- 👤 Bernard J. Victor, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/153; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A63B21/005; A63B21/0058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A power exerciser comprising: a. a frame, b. power means for supplying mechanical power fixably attached to said frame, c. a plurality of straps operably attached to said power means, said straps being extendable or retractable by said power means, d. means for activating and deactivating said power means, e. sequencing means operably connected to said power means for providing a preselected timed sequence of instructions to the power means for limiting the lengths of extension and retraction of said straps while a user is attached to the free ends thereof; and f. said sequencing means including selector means operably connected thereto for presetting said sequencing means to control said power means during an exercise program in which a user is acted upon by the exerciser.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A power exerciser comprising: a. a frame, b. power means for supplying mechanical power fixably attached to said frame, c. a plurality of straps operably attached to said power means, said straps being extendable or retractable by said power means, d. means for activating and deactivating said power means, e. sequencing means operably connected to said power means for providing a preselected timed sequence of instructions to the power means for limiting the lengths of extension and retraction of said straps while a user is attached to the free ends thereof; and f. said sequencing means including selector means operably connected thereto for presetting said sequencing means to control said power means during an exercise program in which a user is acted upon by the exerciser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The power exerciser of claim 1 wherein said power means and said activating and deactivating means is operable by means of radio transmitter attached to said straps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The power exerciser of claim 1 where said power means and said activating and deactivating means is operable by remote radio transmitter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The power exerciser of claim 1 having support means for positioning and tensioning said straps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The power exerciser of claim 1 having electric counter means for registering the number of extension and retractions of said straps, said counter means being connected to said power means to deactivate said power means after a preset number of repetitions are recorded by said counter means.
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) | 1979-11-02 | 1980-05-03 | 1980-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-02 | 1984-05-03 | 1984-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-02 | 1988-05-03 | 1988-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |