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US4451033A
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Upper body exerciser for a stationary bicycle and a bicycle including the same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-05
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2001-10-05
Abstract
Abstract Weighted bars may be pivotally connected at one end outward of the pedals on a stationary bicycle exerciser and provided with hand grips at the opposite end to permit the exercise of the upper body as well as exercise of the lower body on the bicycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Sander C. Nestegard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/0002; A63B22/001; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A63B22/0025; A63B2022/0043; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03575; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834; Y10T74/20864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A weighted arm for attachment to a stationary bicycle exerciser comprising an elongate hollow tube having means at one end for pivotal connection to an extended bicycle pedal shaft and having a hand grip at the opposite end, a weight supported within said hollow tube, said weight comprises a cylindrical rod supported within said hollow tube, and a handle connected to the cylindrical rod for movement of the cylindrical rod along the length of the tube, said tube having a longitudinal slot receiving said handle and at least one angularly positioned slot communicating with said longitudinal slot for receiving said handle to retain the same in adjusted positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A weighted arm for attachment to a stationary bicycle exerciser comprising an elongate hollow tube having means at one end for pivotal connection to an extended bicycle pedal shaft and having a hand grip at the opposite end, a weight supported within said hollow tube, said weight comprises a cylindrical rod supported within said hollow tube, and a handle connected to the cylindrical rod for movement of the cylindrical rod along the length of the tube, said tube having a longitudinal slot receiving said handle and at least one angularly positioned slot communicating with said longitudinal slot for receiving said handle to retain the same in adjusted positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a stationary bicycle exerciser having a frame, a seat supported on the frame, a sprocket from which radial arms extend, means for resisting rotation of said sprocket, the improvement comprising shafts extending perpendicular from the radial arms, pedals rotatably mounted on said shafts adjacent said radial arms, weighted arms pivotally connected at one end on said shafts and having a handle adjacent the opposite end, said weighted arms each comprising an elongate hollow tube having a longitudinal slot herein and at least one angularly positioned slot communicating with said longitudinal slot, a cylindrical rod supported in each said hollow tube, and a handle connected to said cylindrical rod and extending through said longitudinal slot for movement of said cylindrical rod closer to or farther from said one end and engageable with said at least one positioned slot to retain said rod in an alternate position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a stationary bicycle exerciser having a frame, a seat supported on the frame, a sprocket from which radial arms extend, means for resisting rotation of said sprocket, the improvement comprising shafts extending perpendicular from the radial arms, pedals rotatably mounted on said shafts adjacent said radial arms, weighted arms pivotally connected at one end on said shafts and having a handle adjacent the opposite end, said weighted arms each comprising an elongate hollow tube having a longitudinal slot herein and at least one angularly positioned slot communicating with said longitudinal slot, a cylindrical rod supported in each said hollow tube, and a handle connected to said cylindrical rod and extending through said longitudinal slot for movement of said cylindrical rod closer to or farther from said one end and engageable with said at least one positioned slot to retain said rod in an alternate position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |