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Class 482
EXERCISE DEVICES
Class Definition:
This class provides for apparatus intended to be operated by
a human user for the purpose of: (a) facilitating the
conditioning or developing of a muscle of the user by
repetitive or continuous activity of the user or, (b)
participating in a track, field, gymnastic, or athletic
activity, unless by analogy of structure or by other function
the apparatus is classified elsewhere.
(1) Note. In some of the definitions of subclasses
hereunder, the phrase "significance is attributed" is used to
describe a function that is the primary use of the structure
of patents therein. The structure of the apparatus may be
capable of use for other purposes, but the claimed disclosure
of the patent so placed indicates the intended primary
function of the structure as that described by the title and
definition of the subclass.
(2) Note. Conditioning or developing a muscle includes
helping a user, e.g., an infant or invalid, to walk or learn
how to walk unless provided for elsewhere. See Subclass
References to the Current Class, below.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Apparatus claimed for measuring the amount of force exerted
while exercising with a Class 482 type exercise apparatus is
proper for Class 482. Apparatus intended for use only in
measuring the strength of an individual for a testing purpose
or for measuring the strength of an individual while
exercising but not claiming any positive exerciser structure
is found elsewhere. See References to Other Classes, below.
A reference claiming a diagnostic or other exercise
measurement type feature, e.g., pulse monitoring, repetition
counting, respiratory function, etc., in addition to strength
testing or claiming a feature related to monitoring stamina
would generally be classified in this class (482) unless a
placement controlling claim directed solely to use as a
diagnostic device is present thus making it proper for
classification elsewhere. See References to Other Classes,
below.
Patents placed into this class in accordance with part (a) of
this class definition clearly show that the disclosed purpose
is to condition or develop the user's own body through active
user involvement, i.e., not caused by external stimulation.
Apparatus operated by a person or machine to move the body of
the user, i.e., passive user involvement, for a similar
purpose are classified as originals elsewhere. See
References to Other Classes, below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
51 see the Search Class notes, for apparatus intended to
help a user to walk or learn how to walk.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, particularly 379.01 for a device
for measuring and testing of muscular strength. See Lines
With Other Classes and Within This Class, above.
84, Music, 465 for an exercise device for a musician.
104, Railways, particularly subclass 62 for a railway
vehicle traveling along a fixed track and used for physical
training.
116, Signals and Indicators, for a mechanical signal or
indicator, per se.
119, Animal Husbandry, particularly 29 for an exercise
device for an animal.
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, particularly 65 for a
cane, stick, crutch, swagger stick, walker, etc. used to aid
human locomotion. Also see Subclass References to the
Current Class, above.
280, Land Vehicles, for a wheeled walker, skates, skis,
bicycle, or other land vehicle having user propelling
structure. Also see Subclass References to the Current
Class, above.
297, Chairs and Seats, particularly 5 for a walker provided
with a seat whereby the user may either stand or sit.
340, Communications: Electrical, particularly 573.1 for an
electrical alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of a
human body or animal.
434, Education and Demonstration, particularly 258 for a
device used for developing or testing coordination.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, particularly 55 for
a swimming aid to increase stroke efficiency and subclasses
65+ for a water skimming or walking device.
472, Amusement Devices, for an amusement device in general
and particularly 1 for an amusement roundabout, subclasses
85+ for a race track or accessory therefor, subclasses 92+
for a surface or enclosure for an athletic or exhibition
event and subclass 136 for an amusement building or part
thereof.
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, for a device related to
a contest of skill and where the result can be determined
based upon a rule, and 441, in particular, for a tackling or
blocking dummy used in football practice
600, Surgery, 300 for apparatus used for the medical
evaluation of the condition of a living body by a
diagnostician. (See Lines With Other Classes and Within This
Class, above).
601, Surgery: Kinesitherapy, 23 for a passively used
exercise device (See Lines With Other Classes and Within This
Class, above).
700, Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific
Applications, particularly subclasses 91-93 for a computer
or data processing system related to an athletic contest.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the apparatus includes a particular
electrical component or arrangement, e.g., operating,
controlling, monitoring, or indication circuitry, etc.
(1) Note. To be proper for placement in this subclass as an
original classification, the exercise equipment must have a
significantly claimed electrical feature. A mere recitation
of a named electrical feature such as "motorized",
"electric", "electrically powered", "electrically monitored",
"electrical indicator", or "lighted", would be excluded from
this subclass if no further details are claimed. A cross
reference copy based upon a more complete disclosure could,
of course, be provided.
(2) Note. The electrical feature may include a computer or
computer related circuitry, display, feedback, or software.
Subclass:
2
Electrical energy generator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus transforms input energy of the user
into electrical power.
(1) Note. The electrical energy generated may be either
alternating or direct current, i.e., A.C. or D.C. The
ultimate use of the electrical energy generated need not be
claimed.
Subclass:
3
Pace setting indicator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the electrical component or arrangement supplies a
periodic signal for informing the user of a desirable rate of
activity.
(1) Note. A pace setting indicator is often called a "pace
setter" although no structure for actually controlling the
rate of activity of the user or the equipment is provided.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 and 7, for circuitry which regulates the rate of movement
of the apparatus.
Subclass:
4
Equipment control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the electrical component or arrangement regulates
some parameter of the apparatus.
Subclass:
5
Amount of resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter
wherein the electrical component or arrangement
quantitatively regulates a force applied in opposition to the
user.
(1) Note. The amount of resistance may be controlled
directly by the user or via a feedback system.
Subclass:
6
Regulates rate of movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter
wherein the force applied in opposition to the user by the
apparatus is used to govern the speed, or change in speed,
i.e., acceleration, of the apparatus.
(1) Note. The rate of movement of the exercise equipment
may be controlled directly by the user or via a feedback
system by varying the amount of resistance. This subclass
also includes exercise equipment wherein any of a range of
operating rates may be selected by a user manipulating an
electrical control which then varies the amount of
resistance.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 for electrical equipment controlling the rate of movement
of the apparatus in a manner other than by varying the amount
of resistance.
Subclass:
7
Rate of movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter
wherein the electrical component or arrangement regulates the
speed, or change in speed, i.e., acceleration, of the
apparatus.
(1) Note. The rate of movement of the exercise equipment
may be controlled directly by the user or via a feedback
system. This subclass also includes exercise equipment
wherein any of a range of operating rates may be selected by
a user manipulating an electrical control.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for electrical equipment regulating the rate of movement
of the apparatus by varying the amount of resistance opposing
the user.
Subclass:
8
Monitors exercise parameter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a conditioning, developing, track, field, gymnastic,
or athletic feature is measured or indicated by the
electrical component or arrangement when the apparatus is
operated by the user.
(1) Note. The exercise parameter being monitored may
include features such as the amount of work being done, force
being exerted, repetitions completed, distance traveled,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, particularly 379.01 for devices
for measuring and testing of muscular strength. See Class
Definition, (2) Note.
340, Communications: Electrical, particularly 500 for an
electrical condition responsive indicator and subclasses
815.4+ for an electrical visual indicator, per se.
600, Surgery, 481 for apparatus used for the medical
evaluation of the cardiovascular condition of a living body
by a diagnostician.
700, Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific
Applications, subclasses 91-93 for computer analysis,
management, monitoring, or scoring of a contest or contestant
not otherwise provided for.
Subclass:
9
To create or modify exercise regimen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter
wherein the measurement or indication is used by the
electrical component or arrangement to establish or change a
system of (1) conditioning or developing of the muscle of the
user or (2) participation in the track, field, gymnastic, or
athletic activity.
Subclass:
10
FOR HEAD OR NECK:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle found in the region above
a shoulder of the user, i.e., a head or neck muscle.
Subclass:
11
Face (e.g., jaw, lip, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to conditioning or
developing a muscle found on a front part of the head of the
user between the top of the forehead and the bottom of the
chin, i.e., a face muscle.
Subclass:
12
FOR THRUSTING A POINTED WEAPON (E.G., A FENCING FOIL, ETC.)
OR SIMULATION THEREOF:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle employed while
manipulating an instrument with a tapered end or an imitation
thereof, which is shoved, tapered end foremost, towards an
opponent.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for an exercise device
involving thrusting apparatus such as a fencing foil,
bayonet, spear, or similar piercing weapon or a simulation of
such a weapon.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, for a cutting implement such as a knife, foil,
sword, or spear, per se.
42, Firearms, particularly subclass 86 for a firearm
combined with a bayonet.
463, Amusement Devices: Games, particularly subclass 47.1
for fencing game apparatus and subclasses 47.2+ for a
striking type of weapon for use on a human being (e.g., a
police club, billy, etc.), which weapon being often used in a
thrusting manner.
Subclass:
13
FOR IMPROVING RESPIRATORY FUNCTION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle required for breathing or
using the lungs.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, 538 for a respiratory exercise device which
includes a quantitative indicator of breath flow or lung
capacity disclosed as a diagnostic device used for medical
evaluation of a living body by a diagnostician.
Subclass:
14
FOR TRACK OR FIELD SPORT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the apparatus is related to an
athletic activity involving a measured running, jumping, or
throwing event, i.e., a track or field sport.
(1) Note. The athletic activities known as field sports
were originally performed in an open field, although some of
such activities are now performed in a closed arena.
Wherever performed, however, they include such measured
activities as running over a distance, jumping over one or
more barriers or over a distance, or throwing any of various
pieces of named equipment. The structural differences between
the equipment found in each of the named subclasses are not
necessarily large differences, and equipment intended for a
particular activity could be used for a different purpose;
but the differences are significant when considered in light
of the special requirements peculiar to each of the named
activities for which the equipment is intended to be used.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
74 for a device related to jogging in general, i.e., not
related to running over a measured distance in a track or
field sport.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
273, Amusement Devices: Games, particularly 441 for a game
apparatus dealing with physical ability.
472, Amusement Devices, for an amusement device in general
and particularly 85 for a race track or accessory therefor,
subclasses 92+ for a surface or enclosure for an athletic or
exhibition event and subclass 136 for an amusement building
or part thereof.
Subclass:
15
Jumping, vaulting, or hurdling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus is related to an event in which the
user springs or leaps clear of the ground or other support by
a sudden muscular effort.
(1) Note. Included under this subclass is structure related
to a landing pit or pad used when jumping, vaulting or
hurdling.
Subclass:
16
Crossbar or support therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes (1) an elongated horizontal
member over which the user leaps or (2) structure for holding
the member above the ground or a floor.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
25 for a vaulting horse over which a user may acrobatically
jump.
Subclass:
17
Including height adjustment feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus is provided with structure whereby the
vertical distance between the ground or floor and the
horizontal member may be varied.
Subclass:
18
Vaulting pole or stop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes (1) an elongated slender rod
intended to help a user thereof leap into the air or (2) a
member, stationary with respect to the ground, intended to
receive one end of the rod as the user is thereby helped to
leap.
(1) Note. The user is usually vaulting over a horizontal
bar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for a structurally similar flexible pole secured to the
ground and used for gymnastic exercise.
Subclass:
19
Starting block for runner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes a member securable to the
surface of an athletic track for use as an abutment to
facilitate a fast start from a starting line by the user in a
foot race.
(1) Note. The starting block may permit quick disconnection
and removal thereof from the track by a person other than the
runner using it, thus helping to avoid any obstruction to the
runner in a multilap event.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
74 for a jogging accessory used when not running over a
measured distance in a track or field sport.
Subclass:
20
Throwing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus is related to an event in which an
object is flung or hurled by the user.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass is an elongated,
spearlike object, e.g., a javelin, an elongated rope or chain
having at one end thereof a relatively heavy object, e.g., a
hammer, etc., and a ground or floor supported member used to
limit foot placement when throwing the object, e.g., a toe
board, etc.
Subclass:
21
Discus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Subject matter
wherein the flung or hurled object is a circular plate having
a diameter that is relatively large compared to its
thickness, i.e., a discus.
Subclass:
22
Shot-put:
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Subject matter
wherein the flung or hurled object is a heavy spheroid, i.e.,
a shot.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, for a ball used in a
game or sport, particularly 52 for a ball used in the game
of billiards or pool, subclasses 125+ for a ball used in the
game of bowling, subclasses 280+ for a projectile used to
practice for the game of golf, subclasses 351+ for a golf
ball, subclasses 422+ for a projectile used to practice or
train for a playing field or court game, and subclasses 569+
for a game projectile (often a ball), in general.
Subclass:
23
GYMNASTIC:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the use
of the apparatus for an acrobatic purpose by the user.
(1) Note. The terms "gymnastic" and "acrobatic" have come
to denote and describe various pieces of equipment such as a
trapeze, bar, vaulting horse, diving board, trampoline, etc.,
that are used in physical activities known by similar names.
These activities are characterized by extreme movements of
the user, who uses the equipment as a fulcrum or starting
area to launch bodily through space, swing therefrom, or
perform other such physical activity thereon. The
significance of the apparatus is more in the activity for
which the apparatus is used than in the structural
differences between the apparatus (see the Class Definition,
(1) Note).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
109 for a club type exercise device which may be used for
juggling.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
273, Amusement Devices: Games, particularly 441 for a game
apparatus dealing with physical ability.
Subclass:
24
Trapeze or rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is either (1) a short,
horizontal, swingable bar suspended at each end by a flaccid
strand, e.g., a rope, etc., or (2) a pair of annular objects
each suspended by a flaccid strand, e.g., a rope, etc., about
which the user may move in an acrobatic manner.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
143 for a suspension device from which the user may freely
hang.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly 118 for an amusement
swing.
Subclass:
25
Vaulting or pommel horse:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is (1) a supported body used
for jumping over or for another acrobatic purpose, i.e., a
vaulting horse or (2) a supported body with a pair of handles
mounted thereon for an acrobatic purpose, i.e., a pommel
horse.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for a track or field sport in which a user jumps, vaults,
or hurdles over a crossbar.
34 for a bar or rope for balancing upon.
38 for a horizontal bar used for a gymnasts purpose.
Subclass:
26
Projector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is used to thrust the user
toward other acrobatic apparatus or into the air to help
enhance movement by the user, e.g., in somersaulting,
flipping, diving, bouncing, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
182, Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, 137 for a fire escape
type body catcher having similar structure.
Subclass:
27
Trampoline:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus employs a strong, taut,
flexible sheet of resiliently supported material to thrust
the user into the air usually in a bouncing manner.
(1) Note. Jogging trampolines are included under this
subclass.
Subclass:
28
Having foldable frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the flexible sheet of material is resiliently
supported on a framework which can be bent over for more
compact storage of the apparatus or for use of the apparatus
in a different manner.
Subclass:
29
With disparate structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein an element, not directly related to the resiliently
supported flexible sheet type apparatus or its support
structure, is additionally provided for use therewith or as
an enhancement thereof.
Subclass:
30
Spring board:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
wherein the thrusting acrobatic apparatus is a thin,
elongated, planar member secured near one end and
cantilevered outwardly therefrom for propelling the user by
employing either the resilient material of the planar member
itself or a separate resilient element associated therewith.
Subclass:
31
Spring external to board:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter
wherein the thin planar member is provided with a separate
resilient element to produce its thrust.
Subclass:
32
Movable fulcrum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter
wherein the thin planar member pivots or bends about a
support which is repositionable at plural locations between
the secured end of the thin planar member and its
cantilevered end to vary the amount of cantilever.
Subclass:
33
Tower or pole for swinging upon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is an upright, elongated,
slender framework or rod with its bottom end held in place
while its opposite end serves as a support for the user and
is capable of oscillating back and forth as desired by the
user.
(1) Note. A tower or pole used for swinging upon with its
bottom end held in place by another person is proper for this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
18 for a structurally similar flexible pole used to help
launch a pole vaulter over a high bar.
Subclass:
34
Bar or rope for balancing upon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is an elongated, solid or
flaccid, underlying member on which the user attempts to
support and maintain the center of gravity of his/her body in
a state of equilibrium.
Subclass:
35
Play area climbing or traversing arrangement (i.e., for use
by children):
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is a structure mounted on a
playground or floor for ascending, descending, or moving
laterally upon by a juvenile user for his/her enjoyment.
(1) Note. The combination of a play area climbing or
traversing arrangement with a seesaw, slide, or swing is
proper for this subclass where significance is attributed to
the climbing or traversing structure. A mere ladder, set of
steps, etc. used to climb onto a slide is not considered
significant under this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37 for acrobatic apparatus which a user of any age may
ascend or descend upon primarily by using an arm or hand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly 106 for a seesaw,
subclasses 116+ for a slide, or subclasses 118+ for a swing,
used for an amusement purpose.
Subclass:
36
Having upright array of horizontally extending elements:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter
wherein the structure for ascending, descending, or moving
laterally upon includes a relatively vertical group of
runglike components supported in a position perpendicular to
vertical, i.e., horizontal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly 116 for a slide having
a mere ladder, set of steps, etc. used to climb upon the
slide.
Subclass:
37
Arm or hand type climbing arrangement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is structure which the user
may ascend or descend upon primarily by using an upper limb
or terminal gripping portion of the user, i.e., an arm or
hand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35 for a play area climbing or traversing arrangement for a
juvenile user.
38 for a horizontal bar used for an acrobatic purpose other
than climbing.
52 for stair climbing type exercise equipment.
143 for a support of a nonacrobatic nature for suspending
the user.
Subclass:
38
Horizontal bar:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus is a rod supported in a
position perpendicular to vertical, i.e., horizontal.
(1) Note. A horizontal chinning bar is proper for this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
15 for a jumping, vaulting or hurdling track or field device
often including a horizontal member.
34 for a bar or rope for balancing upon.
35 for a play area climbing or traversing arrangement often
including a horizontal bar.
37 for an arm or hand type climbing arrangement often
including a horizontal bar.
Subclass:
39
Attached to vertical wall or associated structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter
wherein the horizontal rod is supported by a portion of an
upright planar construction, e.g., a room partition, side
surface, etc., or related construction thereto, e.g., a door,
window, jamb, etc.
Subclass:
40
Door or door jamb:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter
wherein the horizontal rod is supported by a movable closure
mounted in a walk through passageway in the upright planar
construction or by framing structure for surrounding a walk
through passageway.
Subclass:
41
Parallel bars:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus includes a plurality of
horizontal stationary rods spaced an equal distance apart
from each other at all locations along their lengths.
(1) Note. Horizontal, parallel dip bars are proper for this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
25 for a gymnastic horse having parallel pommel handles.
Subclass:
42
Separately adjustable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Subject matter
wherein one of the stationary rods is movable to a different
stationary position such that the equal distance is
maintained.
Subclass:
43
Harness for supporting user:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter
wherein the acrobatic apparatus includes a strap, belt, or
yokelike structure for holding the user while performing
acrobatically on the horizontal rod.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
54, Harness, for animal harnesses for a draft purpose alone
or also having a breaking and training purpose.
119, Animal Husbandry, particularly 856 and 907 for an
animal harness in general.
Subclass:
44
HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle found in a region beyond
a forearm of the user, i.e., a hand, wrist, or finger
muscle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
84, Music, 465 for an exercise device for a musician.
Subclass:
45
Involving wrist rotation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter
wherein a wrist must be moved in a turning motion to operate
the apparatus.
Subclass:
46
About axis perpendicular to forearm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter
wherein the wrist turning motion is around a rotational axis
situated at approximately a right angle to an arm portion
adjacent to the wrist being conditioned or developed.
Subclass:
47
Having individual structure engaging each finger used:
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes a separate component or
portion for contacting and cooperating with each finger being
employed.
(1) Note. While plural fingers are normally used and
engaged, a single finger alone may be used and engaged.
Subclass:
48
Finger loop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
wherein the separate component or portion encircles the
finger being used in a ringlike manner.
Subclass:
49
Grip:
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes structure intended to be
operated by the hand of the user for conditioning or
developing a muscle used for grasping.
Subclass:
50
Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Subject matter
wherein the grasp conditioning or developing structure
further includes a part or portion which conditions or
develops a muscle by providing a user opposing force derived
from the force that gravity exerts upon its mass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
93 for user manipulated weights in general and subclass 108,
in particular, for a dumbbell, per se.
Subclass:
51
INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the apparatus is used to condition or
develop a muscle employed as the user travels a distance or
the user imitates bodily traveling a distance.
(1) Note. The user may travel, or imitate traveling, the
distance on foot, e.g., by walking, hopping, jogging, etc.,
in the water, e.g., by swimming, etc., or by using travel
enhancing apparatus, e.g., snow or water skis, skates,
bicycles, rowboats, surfboards, etc.
(2) Note. Conditioning or developing a muscle includes
helping the user, e.g., an infant, ambulant invalid, or
novice to walk, ski, skate, etc., or learn how to walk, ski,
skate, etc., unless provided for elsewhere (see Search notes
below).
(3) Note. See the Class Definition and the Search Class
notes thereunder of Class 297, Chairs and Seats, for the line
between that class and Class 280, Land Vehicles, regarding
related apparatus found in those classes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14 for a device related to running over a measured distance
in a track or field sport.
27 for a trampoline used in gymnastics or for jogging in
place.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
104, Railways, particularly subclass 62 for a rail guided
vehicle traveling along a fixed track and used for physical
training.
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, particularly 65 for a
cane, stick, crutch or the like designed to aid in human
locomotion or to similar structure in umbrella shafts and
swagger sticks when useful for aiding human locomotion and
subclass 67 for a walker, per se, (i.e., an aid to locomotion
which is a free standing support, having two handles by which
it is gripped and is operated by lifting from, moving across
and replacing on the ground, floor, etc., and which does not
have a seat, path control, or propulsion facilitating means,
e.g., wheels, casters, etc.).
280, Land Vehicles, particularly 7.1 for a walker vehicle
propelled by a seated occupant and convertible to a different
device, e.g., a stroller, etc., subclasses 43+ for a walker
having retractable wheels, subclasses 87.021+ for a wheeled,
weight bearing, walker propelled by contact of a hand or foot
of an occupant with a surface over which the walker travels
and which is unrestricted as to path, except by a wheel or
wheel mounting, subclasses 200+ for a wheeled vehicle having
other types of positive propelling means, subclasses 638+ for
a wheeled vehicle which allows a physical dimension thereof
to vary, e.g., a folding vehicle, etc., subclasses 809+ for a
skier or skater appliance or attachment including a hand held
ski pole and subclasses 841+ for a skate or ski, per se.
297, Chairs and Seats, particularly 5 for a walker provided
with a seat whereby the user may either stand or sit. The
seat may be occupied for resting between successive
exercising periods of walking, skiing, skating, etc., and may
include a mere recitation of wheels or running gear. See (3)
Note above.
472, Amusement Devices, 14 for an occupant propelled
roundabout device which carries the occupant along a
circuitous path and which can enable the occupant to simulate
travelling a distance, even if for an exercise purpose,
subclass 48 for an amusement walkway or passageway having a
movable floor or stair step, subclasses 85+ for a race track
or accessory therefor, subclasses 92+ for a surface or
enclosure for an athletic or exhibition event, subclass 127
for a body supporting simulated log rolling device, i.e., a
birling device, subclass 130 for an aircraft or space vehicle
amusement simulation or simulation of the movement thereof
and subclass 136 for an amusement building or part thereof.
Subclass:
52
Stair climbing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to conditioning or
developing a muscle employed as the user ascends or descends
a set of steps or operates apparatus which imitates ascending
or descending a set of steps.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35 for a play area climbing or traversing arrangement for a
juvenile user.
37 for arm or hand type climbing arrangement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly subclass 48 for an
amusement walkway or passageway having a movable floor or
stair step.
Subclass:
53
Utilizing fluid resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Subject matter
wherein a liquid or a gas is used to apply a force in
opposition to the muscle of the user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58 for bicycle riding type exercise apparatus using fluid
resistance to apply a force in opposition to a muscle of the
user.
73 for rowing type exercise apparatus using fluid resistance
to apply a force in opposition to a muscle of the user.
112 for a user manipulated, force resisting apparatus
utilizing hydraulic or pneumatic force resistance and
employing a confined liquid or gas.
Subclass:
54
Treadmill for foot travel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein the muscle conditioning or developing apparatus is a
movable surface, e.g., a roller, endless belt, etc., upon
which the user may walk or run while remaining in essentially
the same location relative to a fixed supporting surface,
e.g., a floor, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly subclass 48 for an
amusement walkway or passageway having a movable floor or
stair step and subclasses 90+ for a surface for a skiing or a
skating vehicle, e.g., for skis, ice or roller skates, etc.,
including a sloped treadmill used to imitate a ski slope.
Subclass:
55
Swimming:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to conditioning or
developing a muscle employed as the user directly propels
his/her body through water, i.e., by swimming, or operates a
mechanism which imitates swimming.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26 for a projector, e.g., a diving board, etc., which may be
employed to thrust the user into the air for an acrobatic
purpose.
111 for user manipulated force resisting apparatus using
fluid resistance to oppose the user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, particularly 55 for
a swimming aid to increase stroke efficiency.
Subclass:
56
Out of water type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter
wherein the conditioning or developing of the muscle occurs
without the user needing to enter any body of water.
Subclass:
57
Bicycling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to conditioning or
developing a muscle employed as the user propels a tandem
wheeled vehicle by foot pedals, i.e., pedals a bicycle, or
operates apparatus which imitates foot pedaling a bicycle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
115 for a frictional, user manipulated, force resisting
apparatus having a rotating or arcuately oscillating member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, particularly 200 for a bicycle, per se.
472, Amusement Devices, particularly subclass 21 for an
occupant propelled roundabout employing an occupant bearing
travel wheel driven by crank structure, e.g., a pedaled
cycle, etc.
Subclass:
58
Utilizing fluid resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter
wherein a liquid or a gas is used to apply a force in
opposition to the muscle of the user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
53 for stair climbing type exercise apparatus using fluid
resistance to apply a force in opposition to a muscle of the
user.
73 for rowing type exercise apparatus using fluid resistance
to apply a force in opposition to a muscle of the user.
111 for a user manipulated, force resisting apparatus using
fluid resistance to oppose the user.
Subclass:
59
Gas:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Subject matter
wherein matter in a gaseous state, e.g., air, etc., is used
to apply the opposing force.
Subclass:
60
Completely detached from user support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus for conditioning or developing a muscle
is entirely separate from any structure used to hold the user
when operating the apparatus.
(1) Note. The user support need not be claimed and often
consists of a chair, bed, floor, etc.
Subclass:
61
Stand for converting bicycle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter
wherein a self supporting apparatus is used to support a
bicycle type vehicle in a substantially spaced relationship
to a generally horizontal supporting surface, e.g., a floor,
etc., thus transforming the bicycle from a transporting
vehicle into a relatively stationary apparatus for
conditioning or developing a muscle of the user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, particularly 127 for a stand in general.
280, Land Vehicles, particularly subclass 1.188, 7.1+, 30+,
and 47.18 for a land vehicle convertible to another device.
Subclass:
62
Including upper body exercise feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter
wherein structure for conditioning or developing a muscle
located above the waist of the user is provided.
(1) Note. While a muscle above the waist of the user may be
somewhat involved in pedaling a bicycle, this subclass
provides for exercising such a muscle in excess of what would
be required by a bicycle foot pedaling motion alone.
Subclass:
63
Utilizing specific resistance generating structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter
wherein the force for opposing the user is derived through a
particular force opposing component.
(1) Note. Details of the resistance generating structure
must be positively claimed for proper document classification
herein as an original.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58 for similar apparatus which uses a liquid or gas to apply
a user opposing force.
Subclass:
64
Flywheel with braking band:
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter
wherein the particular force opposing component consists of a
user propelled rotating wheel with a heavy rim having a
circumferential edge in direct frictional engagement with a
thin, elongated strip of flexible material.
Subclass:
65
Wheel with edge engaging braking roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter
wherein the particular force opposing component consists of a
user propelled ring or disk, e.g., a tire, flywheel, etc.,
revolving about its central axis being radially and
forcefully engaged along its circumferential edge by a round
member revolving about an axis parallel to that of the ring
or disk.
Subclass:
66
Occupant propelled support frame having movement facilitating
feature for foot travel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus is a user relocatable, body holding
assemblage including structure, e.g., a runner, caster, etc.,
for easing the relocation of the entire assemblage as the
user moves along a land or floor surface in a step by step
manner, e.g., in a walking or skating manner, etc.
(1) Note. See the Search Class notes under subclass 51 of
this class for other classes containing occupant propelled
apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
57 for apparatus propelled by the user through the use of
foot pedals.
69 for a device which suspends the user from above and in
which the user may propel himself along, but in which the
entire supporting assemblage is not propelled by the user.
72 for apparatus propelled by the user through the use of
oars.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly subclass 15 for a
trainer for foot travel, e.g., walking, skating, etc.,
limited to travel along a circuitous path, even if for an
exercise purpose (see (2) Note of subclass 51 above).
Subclass:
67
Armpit engaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter
wherein the user body holding assemblage contacts an area
under an arm at its connection to the body of the user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, subclass 411.1 for an armpit engaging
body rest for supporting a seated occupant.
Subclass:
68
Rolling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter
wherein the relocation easing structure rotates as it is
used.
(1) Note. See the Class Definition and the Search Class
notes thereunder of Class 297, Chairs and Seats, for the line
between that class and Class 280, Land Vehicles, regarding
related apparatus found in those classes. Furthermore, a
wheeled occupant propelled support frame used merely to
stabilize or catch the occupant but never used to routinely
support the weight of the occupant is not proper for Class
280 and is found in this subclass unless seat structure for
Class 297 or roundabout structure for Class 472, Amusement
Devices, is claimed thus causing classification therein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
67 for an armpit engaging occupant propelled frame which may
have rolling, propulsion facilitating structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, particularly 7.1 for a walker vehicle
propelled by a seated occupant and convertible to a different
device, e.g., a stroller, etc., subclasses 43+ for a walker
having retractable wheels, subclasses 87.021+ for a wheeled,
weight bearing, walker propelled by contact of a hand or foot
of an occupant with a surface over which the walker travels
and which is unrestricted as to path, except by a wheel or
wheel mounting.
297, Chairs and Seats, particularly 5 for a walker provided
with a seat whereby the user may either stand or sit. The
seat may be occupied for resting between successive
exercising periods of walking, skiing, skating, etc., and may
include a mere recitation of wheels or running gear. See (1)
Note above.
472, Amusement Devices, particularly subclass 15 for an
occupant propelled roundabout type trainer for foot travel,
e.g., walking, skating, etc.
Subclass:
69
Occupant suspended from above (e.g., by a body harness, etc.)
for foot travel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein the user is supported in a hanging manner by
structure positioned overhead as the user moves along a land
or floor surface in a step by step manner, e.g., in a walking
or skating manner, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
66 for an occupant propelled frame which may suspend the
occupant from above and in which the user propels the entire
frame.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly subclass 15 for a
trainer for foot travel, e.g., walking, skating, etc.,
limited to travel along a circuitous path, even if for an
exercise purpose (see (2) Note of subclass 51 above).
Subclass:
70
Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on
parallel guide tracks, e.g., Nordic skiing simulator, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes a pair of individual user foot
contacting elements separately capable of controlled movement
back and forth along a set of evenly spaced rail-like
elements.
(1) Note. The separate reciprocating foot engaging members
permit the legs of the user to alternately move in a back and
forth motion, e.g., to imitate leg motion necessary to propel
a user when Nordic (cross country) skiing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 for apparatus which may simulate Alpine (downhill) or
towed, e.g., water, etc., skiing in which the user provides
only insignificant propelling force. See the (1) Note
thereunder.
72 for apparatus which may include track guided foot
engaging members which must reciprocate in unison while
simulating rowing a boat.
Subclass:
71
Alpine or towed skiing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to conditioning or
developing a muscle employed as the user rides a pair of
long, flat, foot-attached runners and glides over a land or
water surface while being propelled primarily by an external
pulling force, e.g., gravity, a pulling vehicle, etc., or
operates apparatus which simulates such riding and gliding.
(1) Note. The user generally only provides insignificant
propelling thrust, e.g., for starting down a ski slope, for
positioning prior to, or immediately after, skiing down a ski
slope, etc. Nordic (cross country) skiing, or the simulation
thereof, which involves significant user generated
propulsion, is thereby excluded from this subclass. If a
patent related to skiing exercise is silent as to the type of
propulsion involved, it may be placed in this subclass, if
not provided for in a subclass above.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
66 for an occupant propelled support frame having a movement
facilitating feature and which may be used when skiing or
simulating skiing.
69 for apparatus for suspending an occupant from above,
e.g., a body harness, etc., which may be used when skiing or
simulating skiing.
70 for apparatus having separate foot engaging members for
reciprocating on parallel guide tracks in a manner similar to
Nordic (cross country) skiing.
146 for a swivelled foot platform which supports the entire
body of the user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, particularly 601 for snow ski apparatus
and subclass 842 for a skate type vehicle intended to
simulate skiing over snow but used on dry land.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, particularly 68 for
water ski apparatus.
472, Amusement Devices, particularly 88 for a surface for a
skating or skiing vehicle, e.g., for skis, ice or roller
skates, etc.
Subclass:
72
Rowing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to conditioning or
developing a muscle employed as the user propels a boat
through water with oars, i.e., rows, or operates apparatus
which imitates rowing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
70 for apparatus having separate foot engaging members for
reciprocating on parallel guide tracks.
Subclass:
73
Utilizing fluid resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein a liquid or gas is used to apply a force in
opposition to the user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
53 for a stair climbing type exercise apparatus using fluid
resistance to apply a force in opposition to the user.
58 for a bicycle type exercise apparatus using fluid
resistance to apply a force in opposition to the user.
111 for user manipulated force resisting apparatus utilizing
fluid resistance to oppose the user.
Subclass:
74
Jogging accessory:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to apparatus used to
supplement or enhance the conditioning or developing of a
muscle employed as the user runs.
(1) Note. A weight worn or carried while running should not
be classified as an original in this subclass since a weight
of this type is frequently used for a wide variety of
nonrunning exercises.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14 for apparatus involving running over a measured distance
in a track or field sport, particularly subclass 19 for a
starting block for a runner.
27 for a trampoline which may be used for jogging in place.
54 for a treadmill which may be used to help simulate
jogging.
93 for weights which may be carried while jogging,
particularly subclass 105 for weights worn on the body while
exercising, e.g., jogging, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, for a water bottle, per se, without
any exercise enhancing feature.
222, Dispensing, for a water dispensing container, per se,
without any exercise enhancing feature.
Subclass:
75
Elevated walking device (e.g., stilts, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus separately supports each foot at a
height above the ground as the user moves about in a step by
step manner, e.g., walking on a pair of long, foot supporting
poles, etc.
(1) Note. While the intended use of this type of apparatus
is not always clearly set forth as being exercise, the
apparatus has been historically considered to be a form of
exercise or athletic device which, by its nature, often makes
exercising more enjoyable. A body attached stilt, regardless
of intended use, is not proper for this subclass since it is
provided for elsewhere (see the Search Class notes below).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
77 for a device which often elevates a user and upon which
the user bounces about a supporting surface, e.g., ground,
floor, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, particularly 65 for a
cane, stick, crutch, or other walking aid.
623, Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts
Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefore, 28 for a body
attached stilt.
Subclass:
76
Stilt having specific step:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter
wherein a long, foot supporting pole has attached thereto, a
particular foot engaging, support member.
(1) Note. To be proper for placement in this subclass as an
original classification, the exercise equipment must have a
significantly claimed step feature. A mere recitation of a
named step feature would be excluded from this subclass if no
further details are claimed. A cross reference copy based
upon a more complete disclosure could, of course, be
provided.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, 243 and 295.11+ for a device relating to a
stilt step but of wide application as an adjustable bracket.
Subclass:
77
Bouncing device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
whereby the apparatus supports the user for bounding about on
a supporting surface, e.g., ground, floor, etc.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for apparatus whose
primary purpose is bouncing exercise. Movement over the
ground, floor, etc., is often in random directions as, for
example, when a child sits on a large ball type apparatus and
bounces vertically while moving randomly about in a
horizontal direction.
(2) Note. While the intended use of this type of apparatus
is not always clearly set forth as being exercise, the
apparatus has been historically considered to be a form of
exercise or athletic device which, by its nature, often makes
exercising more enjoyable.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
121 for a resilient, user manipulated, force resisting
apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, particularly 274 for an oscillating
baby jumper type suspending apparatus.
472, Amusement Devices, particularly subclass 135 for an
occupant operated bouncing device wherein user translation
over a floor or ground surface is limited by the device.
Subclass:
78
User inside device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus is large enough to substantially
enclose the body of the user within its boundaries, while the
user causes movement of the apparatus over a supporting
surface, e.g., ground, floor, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, 206 for a wheeled land vehicle operated
with by a user located within the wheel and used primarily
for travel.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, subclass 78 for a
spheroidal or wheel-like water walking device which encircles
a user and is used primarily for travel.
Subclass:
79
FOR FOOT OR ANKLE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle found in a region below a
shin of the user, i.e., a foot or ankle muscle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
146 for a swivelled foot platform which supports the entire
body of the user and is not significantly limited to
conditioning or developing a muscle of the foot or ankle.
Subclass:
80
Foot pedal pivots about single horizontal axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter
wherein the foot or ankle muscle is conditioned or developed
by using a foot engaging lever which swings about a lone
axial region which is perpendicular to vertical, i.e., about
a single horizontal axis.
Subclass:
81
SKIPPING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the user leaps over moving apparatus.
(1) Note. While the intended use of this type of apparatus
is not always clearly set forth as being exercise, the
apparatus has been historically considered to be a form of
exercise or athletic device which, by its nature, often makes
exercising more enjoyable.
Subclass:
82
Handheld jump rope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the moving apparatus includes a flaccid, hand
supported, line member swung in an arcuate path over the head
and under a leaping foot of the user.
(1) Note. The hands supporting the apparatus need not be
those of the user.
(2) Note. The line member may include a rigid portion or
series of rigid portions, e.g., a chain, etc., as long as the
member as a whole acts in a flaccid manner.
Subclass:
83
STRIKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein a muscle of the user is conditioned or
developed by hitting the apparatus.
Subclass:
84
Having indicator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes structure for displaying a
measure of intensity of user muscle conditioning or
developing, e.g., quantity, quality, etc.
(1) Note. In the Class Definition above see, (2) Note. for
the line with Class 73, Measuring and Testing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for an exercise device including an electrical indicator.
909 for a mechanical indicator art collection having
structure for displaying some exercise parameter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, particularly 379.01 for a device
for measuring and testing of muscular strength.
116, Signals and Indicators, for a mechanical signal or
indicator, per se.
340, Communications: Electrical, particularly 573 for an
electrical alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of a
human body or animal.
Subclass:
85
Having bottom weighted rocker support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus includes a heavy, rounded, ground
engaging base portion which permits the apparatus to sway
back and forth when hit by the user.
Subclass:
86
Multidirectionally movable bag or pad:
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus being hit is a filled flexible pouch or
cushioned structure which, when hit, is capable of movement
along a variety of paths depending on the alignment of the
hit.
Subclass:
87
Specifically supported:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter
wherein the flexible pouch or cushioned structure is held or
suspended by particular holding or suspending structure.
(1) Note. To be proper for placement in this subclass as an
original classification, a significant support feature must
be claimed. A mere recitation of a named support feature
would be excluded from this subclass if no further details
are claimed. A cross reference copy based upon a more
complete disclosure could, of course, be provided.
Subclass:
88
On a person:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the holding or suspending structure is mounted on
either the user or another human being, e.g., a sparring
partner, etc.
Subclass:
89
From connections above and below:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the holding or suspending structure is directly
attached to the flexible pouch or cushioned structure at both
upper and lower portions thereof.
(1) Note. A bag or pad directly supported at only one
location or elevation but indirectly supported through other
supporting structure which is located both above and below
it, e.g., floor and ceiling mounted support structure, etc.,
is excluded from this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
88 for a bag or pad attached at multiple points to a user or
other person, e.g., a sparring partner, etc.
Subclass:
90
By floor or ground only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the holding or suspending structure rests on or is
attached to an underlying horizontal surface, e.g., a floor
or the ground, etc., alone.
Subclass:
91
ISOMETRIC:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the human user applies pressure
against apparatus which is in a stationary dynamic state and
wherein the pressure of the user does not change the state.
(1) Note. In using the isometric apparatus, the user exerts
force by contraction of muscles, but does not move the
apparatus except to an insignificant degree required to take
up slack.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for a user manipulated force resisting apparatus which
utilizes force resistance generated by the user alone.
Subclass:
92
USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT
THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter (a) wherein the human user maneuvers pressure
opposing structure by exerting an operating pressure
thereupon to facilitate conditioning or developing of a
muscle or (b) consisting of an essential part of, or adjunct
used with, such pressure opposing structure.
(1) Note. A component of a force resisting apparatus or an
accessory used with an unclaimed or nominally claimed force
resisting apparatus is classified with the particular type of
force resisting apparatus disclosed unless specifically
provided for elsewhere hereunder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
93 for a belt or harness disclosed for use when lifting a
weight, particularly subclass 106 if disclosed for use when
lifting a barbell.
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
139 for a user interface element wherein details of the
force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
93
Utilizing weight resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure derives its opposing
pressure from the force which gravity exerts upon a mass as
the user maneuvers the mass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
110 for apparatus which requires the user to manipulate the
inertia of a mass.
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
weight force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
139 for a user interface element wherein details of the
weight force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
94
Including stationary support for weight:
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure has a relatively
immobile arrangement for holding the mass while the mass is
being maneuvered or is at rest.
(1) Note. The stationary support may be fixedly attached to
a wall, door, ceiling, floor, post, the ground, etc., or may
just rest upon a horizontal surface, e.g., a floor, the
ground, etc., so long as it is relatively immobile with
respect thereto. While the support is stationary, it is not
necessarily completely static and may have portions or
components which move as the weight is being maneuvered.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
weight resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
95
Body part of user utilized as weight:
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Subject matter
wherein a portion of the physical anatomy of the user is used
as the mass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
38 for a horizontal gymnastic bar including a chinning bar
which does not include any user manipulated force resisting
apparatus.
41 for parallel, horizontal, gymnastic bars including dip
bars which do not include any user manipulated force
resisting apparatus.
141 for a push-up device which does not include any user
manipulated force resisting apparatus.
142 for a support, e.g., bench, slant board, etc., used for
supporting the body of the user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, particularly subclass 75 for an orthopedic
device designed to stretch the body or spinal column, suspend
the head, etc.
Subclass:
96
Entire body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter
wherein the mass is the complete physical anatomy of the
user.
Subclass:
97
Having lever carrying the weight:
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Subject matter
wherein the mass holding arrangement includes a member which
is swung by the user about a fulcrum while it is bearing the
mass to be maneuvered.
Subclass:
98
Having guide around or through weight:
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Subject matter
wherein the mass holding arrangement includes a path
restricting component which either substantially surrounds
the mass or which passes in one side and out an opposite side
of a substantially surrounding portion of the mass, as the
mass is maneuvered.
Subclass:
99
And flexible force transmitting linkage element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Subject matter
wherein the mass holding arrangement also includes a flaccid
strand or chain used to help exert the operating pressure on
the mass while it is being maneuvered.
Subclass:
100
Pivoted user interface element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Subject matter
wherein the user exerts the operating pressure directly onto
a portion of the pressure opposing structure which then
swings about an axis.
Subclass:
101
Track or way guided user interface element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Subject matter
wherein the user exerts the operating pressure directly onto
a portion of the pressure opposing structure which then moves
along a structurally controlled linear or curvilinear path,
e.g., by sliding or rolling along a rail-like element, etc.
Subclass:
102
Flexible element drawn out through exit guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Subject matter
wherein the flaccid strand or chain is pulled outwardly from
strand or chain path emergence controlling structure, e.g., a
pulley, etc., associated with the pressure opposing
structure.
Subclass:
103
Relocatable exit guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter
wherein the emergence controlling structure may be
repositioned on the pressure opposing structure.
Subclass:
104
Barbell support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Subject matter
wherein the mass holding arrangement holds a mass in the form
of a shaftlike member having a weight connected to, or
integral with, each end of the bar and which is maneuvered by
both hands of the user, i.e., a barbell.
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106 for a barbell, per se.
133 for a common force transmitting frame for supporting
both the body of the user and a nominal force resister.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, particularly 60.1 for a rack used to
store an article with an elongated portion, e.g., a bar,
etc., in a nonuse position.
Subclass:
105
Weight worn on body of user:
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter
wherein the mass is attached to a portion of the physical
anatomy of the user during use.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
74 for a jogging accessory not involving carrying or wearing
of a weight.
139 for a user interfacing element, e.g., a handle, belt,
etc., for use with other user manipulated force resisting
apparatus.
Subclass:
106
Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell,
dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure is (a) a shaftlike
member gripped and supported by a hand of the user and having
a mass connected to, or integral with, each end thereof or
(b) an essential part thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
94 for a static support for a claimed weight.
104 for a support, per se, used to hold a barbell.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, particularly 869 for a restrainer or
immobilizer used for protecting or restraining a patient or
an infant.
Subclass:
107
Having securing member (e.g., locking collar, etc.) for
retaining weight on bar:
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter
including a fastening member attached to the shaftlike member
to maintain the mass in a desired position thereon.
(1) Note. A securing member having a sole, specifically
disclosed utility of retaining a weight on a bar for an
exercising purpose is proper for this subclass even if
claimed more broadly.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
403, Joints and Connections, for retaining collars used on
bars of a more general nature or disclosing plural specific
uses and not claiming an exercise related embodiment.
Subclass:
108
Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter
wherein the user must grip and support the shaftlike member
with one hand alone, e.g., a dumbbell, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50 for hand grip conditioning or developing apparatus
combined with a weight feature, e.g., a dumbbell, etc.
109 for an exercise type club which is held in a hand at one
end while the major weight is located at the opposite end.
Subclass:
109
Club:
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure is an elongated
apparatus having a major amount of the mass being located
near one end and which is held in the hand of the user at its
opposite end.
(1) Note. While a wooden, bottle-shaped "Indian" club or a
juggling club is found in this subclass, the elongated
apparatus may include any bar arrangement which is held at
one end and weighted at the other end.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
463, Amusement Devices: Games, 47.2 for a striking type of
weapon for use on a human being (e.g., a police club, billy,
etc.).
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, 118 for a bowling pin
used as a target in a bowling game; subclasses 219+ for a
swingable implement used to practice for the game of golf,
especially subclass 256 for a particularly weighted practice
golf club; subclasses 282+ for a golf club; subclass 457 for
a bat used to practice or train for a playing field or court
game such as baseball; and subclasses 559+ for a player held
and powered club used to strike and thereby project a
projectile into the air.
Subclass:
110
Utilizing inertial force resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure derives its opposing
pressure from the tendency of a motionless mass to remain
motionless, a moving mass to remain in motion, or an
accelerating or decelerating mass to resist a change in
acceleration or deceleration.
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93 for apparatus which derives its opposing pressure from
the force gravity exerts upon a mass as the user manipulates
the mass.
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
inertial force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
139 for a user interface element wherein details of the
inertial force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
111
Utilizing fluid resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure derives its opposing
pressure from a liquid or gas.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
53 for apparatus in which significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle employed while stair
climbing or simulating stair climbing and which uses a fluid
resistance.
55 for apparatus in which significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle employed while swimming
or simulating swimming.
73 for apparatus in which significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle employed while rowing or
simulating rowing and which uses a fluid resistance.
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
fluid resistance apparatus are not claimed.
139 for a user interface element wherein details of the
fluid resistance apparatus are not claimed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, particularly 55 for
a swimming aid to increase stroke efficiency in water.
Subclass:
112
Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber:
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure uses an enclosed
liquid or gas compartment, e.g., a hydraulic or pneumatic
cylinder, bag, etc., to enable the liquid or gas to oppose
the user.
(1) Note. While the chamber substantially encloses the
liquid or gas, it may include an escape valve or port for
releasing or admitting the liquid or gas as the apparatus is
manipulated by the user. The container does not contain the
user.
Subclass:
113
Including external conduit structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure is provided with
fluid duct-work circuitry outside the enclosed liquid or gas
compartment to restrict liquid or gas flow to or from the
compartment as it provides the pressure to oppose the user.
Subclass:
114
Utilizing frictional force resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure derives its opposing
pressure from the opposition to relative movement of two
surfaces in adjacent, e.g., rubbing, etc., contact as they
tend to be moved relative to each other as the user maneuvers
the pressure opposing structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
frictional force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
139 for a user interface element wherein details of the
frictional force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
115
Including rotating friction element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter
wherein one of the surfaces is on a member which turns about
an axis.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass are devices in which
one of the members turns completely about an axis, i.e., 360
degrees or more, or oscillates, i.e., turns to and fro with
less than 360 degrees of motion.
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57 for apparatus utilizing a bicycle type foot pedal crank.
Subclass:
116
Having return mechanism:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure includes a structural
arrangement causing the turning member to go back toward a
position held prior to being maneuvered by the human user.
Subclass:
117
Ball and socket friction elements:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein one of the contacting surfaces is on a spherically
shaped member and mates with the other surface which is on a
partially surrounding member.
(1) Note. Either of the ball or the socket contacting
surfaces may be on the turning member.
Subclass:
118
Disk or ring friction element or portion thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein one of the contacting surfaces is on a flat, circular
member having a diameter at least as great as its axial
length., i.e., a disk or ring, or an arcuate segment
thereof.
Subclass:
119
Edge engaging braking element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Subject matter
wherein the other contacting surface is on a member which
applies radial pressure to an arcuate perimeter portion of
the disk, ring, or segment thereof.
Subclass:
120
Including rope element wrapped about another element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter
wherein one of the surfaces is on a flaccid, filamentary
member which is convoluted around a different member and
moves therealong while in adjacent contact therewith.
(1) Note. The different member may, for example, rotate at
a peripheral speed slower than that of the rope, include
curved surfaces which are in close contact with the moving
rope, be a stationary cylindrical member, etc.
Subclass:
121
Utilizing resilient force resistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure derives its opposing
pressure from a yielding elastic element that opposes
deformation thereof and tends to return to its original
form.
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77 for a bouncing device which includes a resilient element
for producing vertical bouncing of the equipment as it is
operated by the user.
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
resilient force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
139 for a user interface element wherein details of the
resilient force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
122
And user supplied counter force:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure also includes a first
part engaged by a portion of the user exerting pressure
thereon while an opposing part is engaged by another portion
of the user to exert an equal opposing pressure thereon.
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131 for apparatus wherein part of the user body is pitted
against another part of the user body in direct one-to-one
opposition.
Subclass:
123
Against user occupied platform:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein the opposing part of the pressure opposing structure
is secured to a user supporting structure to exert the
opposing pressure.
(1) Note. The entire user body need not be supported by the
platform.
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133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
resilient force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
124
Attached to user:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein one of the user engaged parts of the pressure
opposing structure is secured to one of the engaging portions
of the user.
Subclass:
125
User leg supplies counter force to user arm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure uses a lower limb of
the user to exert an equal opposing pressure against an upper
limb of the user.
Subclass:
126
Having pair of handles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure includes hand
engaging structure on both parts thereof to enable the user
to grasp each part with a separate hand.
Subclass:
127
Torsion type resister:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein the yielding elastic element opposes deformation
caused by the user applying a twisting pressure on it.
Subclass:
128
Linearly compressed resister:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein the yielding elastic element opposes deformation
caused by the user applying a length shortening pressure on
it along a straight line.
Subclass:
129
Resilient component attached to stationary support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein a part of the yielding elastic element is secured to
a nonmoving structure which furnishes an unyielding opposing
pressure.
Subclass:
130
Stationary support serves as common support for user:
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter
wherein the nonmoving structure furnishing the unyielding
opposing pressure is also configured to hold a portion of the
body weight of the user.
(1) Note. The stationary structure in this subclass
provides all of the opposing force for the elastic member.
This distinguishes from the apparatus found in subclass 123
where the user on a platform provides the opposing force,
e.g., due to the weight of the user, etc.
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133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
resilient force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
131
Utilizing force resistance generated by user only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein the human user applies the operating pressure against
pressure opposing structure which derives its opposing
pressure solely from another part of the body of the user.
(1) Note. The resisting force is normally derived from a
muscle contraction. Specifically included herein is a
self-manipulated device wherein a self-applied stress, i.e.,
a force applied by a muscle, is resisted by a force that
originates passively from strain, i.e., deformation resulting
from the force, within the body of the user, e.g., by
stretching of the body, etc. The parts of the body are
pitted against each other in direct one-to-one relationship
via a mechanical motion transmission means. This
distinguishes from the apparatus of subclasses 122+, for
example, where a spring is an intermediate component.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91 for isometric force resisting apparatus having
dynamically stationary pressure opposing structure and
wherein the pressure of the user does not change that state.
See the (1) Note under that subclass.
122 for a resilient force resisting apparatus also utilizing
a user supplied counter force.
133 for a frame which supports both the user and force
resisting apparatus while force exerted by the user is
transmitted through the frame and wherein details of the
force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
139 for a user interface element wherein details of the
force resistance apparatus are not claimed.
Subclass:
132
Rolled by or against user:
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter
wherein the pressure opposing structure is facilitated in its
use by a rounded ball, wheel, or cylinder type structure
which rotates in tangential contact with either a support
therefor or the body of the user.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass is, for example, a
carriage for a rotatable wheel used to support a part of the
weight of the user while the user moves his/her body relative
to a floor, wall, etc., and then returns to an original
position, pulling and stretching the body against itself with
the help of the rolling carriage. Also included is a
rotatable roller which the user moves his/her body against,
thereby opposing one part of his/her against another.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
95 for apparatus utilizing the body weight of the user as a
manipulated weight resistance.
Subclass:
133
Having common force transmitting support frame for user and
for force resister:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
including a structure which sustains both the body of the
user and the pressure opposing structure while transmitting
the pressure exerted by the user through the structure to the
pressure opposing structure.
(1) Note. Nominal resister limitations may be claimed,
e.g., a named weight, spring, etc. (see (1) Note under
subclass 92).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
94 for user manipulated force resisting apparatus including
statically supported weight resistance where details of the
weight resistance apparatus are claimed.
104 for a support used to hold a barbell in position and
which may additionally support the user.
121 particularly subclass 130, for a user manipulated force
resisting apparatus including a static support for the user
and a resilient force resister where details of the resilient
force resister are claimed.
142 for a support, e.g., bench, slant board, etc., which
sustains the user during unconstrained exercise movements.
Subclass:
134
Including stationary restraint for user:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter
having an immobile holding means to prevent a body part of
the user from moving while the user exerts pressure through
another portion of the pressure transmitting structure.
(1) Note. The body part of the user is held stationary to
enable another body part of the user to be moved for an
exercising purpose. A mere chair or rest is not considered
to positively restrain the user.
Subclass:
135
Including single, movable, interface element following
predetermined path:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter
wherein the pressure transmitting structure has a solitary,
relocatable, user engaging component travelling along a
prescribed alignment.
(1) Note. the movement along the predetermined path is
usually intended to isolate a single muscle or muscle group.
Separate hand or foot engaging interface elements which act
as a single element are included hereunder. A single
element used for both leg curl and leg extension exercises is
proper for this subclass.
Subclass:
136
Rotatably movable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter
wherein the relocatable user engaging component travels along
an arcuate alignment about an axial region.
Subclass:
137
About a horizontal axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Subject matter
wherein the axial region is oriented perpendicular to
vertical, i.e., horizontally.
Subclass:
138
Including plural, movable, interface elements for multiple
exercises:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter
wherein the pressure transmitting structure has more than one
relocatable, user engaging component for separately
conditioning or developing the muscles of more than one part
of the body of the user.
(1) Note. The movement must occur during exercise, not as
an adjustment to the exercise device.
Subclass:
139
User interface element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to a component of the
pressure opposing structure which is directly engaged by the
user.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for a handle or belt or
other user worn or user handled element which is clearly part
of an exercise apparatus, but in which the exerciser is of
lesser significance than is the force resisting element to
which it is attached (see (1) Note under subclass 92).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
81 for a skipping device often attached to the body of the
user.
105 for a weight resistance device worn on the body of the
user and in which significant weight resistance details are
claimed.
124 for a resilient resistance device having a user supplied
counter force and which is attached to the user and in which
significant resilient resistance device details are claimed.
126 for a resilient resistance device having a user supplied
counter force and which has a pair of handles to be grasped
by the user and in which significant resilient resistance
device details are claimed.
Subclass:
140
SIT UP DEVICE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the apparatus facilitates the
conditioning or developing of a muscle of the user by the
user raising and lowering his/her upper body between an
upward facing prone position and a seated position primarily
by contraction of the abdominal muscles, i.e., while doing a
sit up.
Subclass:
141
PUSH UP DEVICE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the apparatus facilitates the
conditioning or developing of a muscle of the user who, while
in a downward facing prone position, raises and lowers
his/her upper body by alternately bending and straightening
an arm, i.e., while doing a push up.
Subclass:
142
SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD,
ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the apparatus sustains the complete
weight of the user in a position to facilitate conditioning
or developing a muscle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
23 for a gymnastic type support upon which the user may
raise or lower his/her body, particularly subclass 38 for a
horizontal chinning bar and subclass 41 for horizontal,
parallel dip bars.
51 for apparatus involving user translation or physical
simulation thereof which also often supports the entire body
of the user during exercise.
104 for a barbell support, per se, or a barbell support
combined with a support for the body of the user.
133 for an exercise device having a frame that supports both
a force resister and a user thereof. Also see (1) Note
thereunder.
Subclass:
143
Suspension device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter
wherein the weight sustaining apparatus permits a part of the
user body to hang freely from the apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for a trapeze or rings about which the user may move in
an acrobatic manner.
38 for a horizontal chinning bar.
131 for apparatus utilizing force resistance generated by
the user alone to condition or develop a muscle and which may
also stretch the body of the user.
907 for a collection of apparatus used to stretch the body
of a user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, particularly subclass 71 and 75 for an
orthopedic extension device which stretches or extends a body
or spinal column for a therapeutic purpose.
Subclass:
144
Body inversion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Subject matter
wherein the apparatus is used to hang the complete body of
the user upside down.
(1) Note. The inversion suspension device may pivot about a
horizontal axis but, if used to carry the user in a complete
loop, it is classified in Class 472, Amusement Devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, particularly subclass 71 and 75 for an
orthopedic extension device which may stretch or extend a
body or spinal column by inversion of the user for a
therapeutic purpose.
472, Amusement Devices, particularly 16 for an occupant
propelled roundabout which may invert the occupant by
rotating him/her completely about a horizontal axis (see (1)
Note above).
Subclass:
145
Including hold down for foot or ankle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter
wherein the weight sustaining apparatus has a portion secured
thereto which embraces or surrounds a part of the body of the
user below the shin, i.e., a foot or ankle, to constrain it
against movement.
(1) Note. The hold down is often provided to restrain the
feet against moving while the torso is being manipulated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
140 for a sit up device often employing structure for
holding a foot or ankle of a user and which may also support
the entire body of the user.
Subclass:
146
Swivelled foot platform:
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter
wherein the weight sustaining apparatus is mounted for
arcuately oscillating movement relative to a supporting
surface upon which both the user and the apparatus are
supported, e.g., the ground, a floor, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 for apparatus in which significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle employed while skiing or
simulating skiing and which involves swiveling.
79 for apparatus in which significance is attributed to
conditioning or developing a muscle of the foot or ankle
alone.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
472, Amusement Devices, particularly 14 for an occupant
propelled roundabout which may rotate in a complete loop or
circle for an amusement purpose.
Subclass:
147
Turns solely about vertical axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Subject matter
wherein the weight sustaining apparatus arcuately oscillates
only around an upright axial region, i.e., a vertical axis.
Subclass:
148
MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter not provided for in any of the above
subclasses.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
ERGOMETER WITH FEEDBACK TO LOAD OR WITH FEEDBACK COMPARISON:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which measures the amount of work done by
a muscle under a controlled condition and then transmits it
to a resistance applying structure or to structure which will
evaluate it relative to another amount.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for exercise apparatus having a specific electrical
feature which often includes feedback to a load applying
device or with feedback comparison.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, particularly 300 for a diagnostic testing
device used for the medical evaluation of the condition of a
living body by a diagnostician.
Subclass:
901
HAVING COMPUTER CIRCUITRY:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which includes electrical structure used
to perform a data processing or calculating operation.
(1) Note. The computer circuitry may be used to sense,
analyze, control, or simulate operation of the exercise
device. A plurality of computers may be used to form a
network.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for a claimed exercise device having a specific electrical
feature which may include a computer or related circuitry,
display, feedback, or software therefor.
902 for an exercise device art collection having computer
circuitry and employing image apparatus to which significance
is attributed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
700, Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific
Applications, subclasses 91-93 for computer analysis,
management, monitoring, or scoring of a contest or contestant
not otherwise provided for.
Subclass:
902
Employing specific s:graphic or video display:
This subclass is indented under subclass 901.
Cross-reference art collection wherein the data processing or
calculating structure presents its output on a particular
pictorial or televised image apparatus.
(1) Note. The pictorial or televised image may be presented
on a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD),
light emitting diodes (LED), etc., or by using a video
processor or video tape controlled by the computer circuitry.
Significance should be attributed to the image apparatus for
placement in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
901 for an exercise art collection having computer circuitry
and employing conventional or nominal image apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
345, Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface
Processing, and Selective Visual Display Systems, appropriate
subclasses for displaying image on any kind of output display
device.
348, Television, 739 for video display.
349, Liquid Crystal Cells, Elements and Systems, appropriate
subclasses for utilizing liquid crystal display devices.
Subclass:
903
UTILIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE RESISTANCE:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which derives user opposing force from
structure which generates electrical energy or which
dissipates energy electrically.
(1) Note. Included in this collection is a device using an
electromagnetic, electrostatic or magnetostatic force or a
permanent magnet to generate the opposing force.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for exercise equipment having specific electrical
operating, controlling, monitoring, or indication circuitry.
Subclass:
904
REMOVABLY ATTACHED TO WHEELCHAIR, HOME FURNISHING, OR HOME
STRUCTURE:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which is intended to be secured
temporarily to a wheeled, seated invalid carrying, vehicle,
to a household article, e.g., a bed, chair, table, etc., or
to specific building structure of a house, e.g., a door
frame, door knob, etc.
Subclass:
905
ARM WRESTLING:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which is used while engaging in or
practicing for an activity which pits an upper limb, i.e., an
arm, of one person against the arm of another person in a
contest of strength.
(1) Note. Arm wrestling is a broad title for a variety of
contests also known as wrist wrestling, Indian wrestling,
hand wrestling, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
273, Amusement Devices: Games, particularly subclass 452
for a competitive arm wrestling device.
Subclass:
906
UTILIZING OPPONENT SUPPLIED RESISTANCE:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which pits the force developed by one user
against an opposing force generated by another user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
905 for arm wrestling apparatus which pits one person
against another.
Subclass:
907
STRETCHING:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which enables the user to lengthen or
extend a muscle or related body part.
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131 for apparatus utilizing force resistance generated by
the user alone to condition or develop a muscle and which may
also stretch the body of the user.
143 for a user suspension device which may be used to
stretch the body of the user.
Subclass:
908
ADJUSTABLE:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which includes a feature permitting it to
be altered in some manner.
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42 for a separately adjustable, parallel bar type of
gymnastic apparatus.
Subclass:
909
MECHANICAL INDICATOR:
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to
exercise apparatus which includes structure for physically
displaying some exercise parameter.
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1 for an exercise device including an electrical indicator.
84 for a striking type exercise device having an indicator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
116, Signals and Indicators, particularly 200 for a
mechanical indicator used to display a parameter.
Subclass:
910
PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE WITH CARRYING HANDLE, CASE, OR
CABINET:
A collection of art comprising documents relating to
transportable exercise apparatus having either manually
graspable toting means or a container or chest for storage
during conveyance.
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