US3582066A
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Ski trainer and exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-27
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A ski-simulating device which includes an inclined base having a platform mounted for rotation thereon. A pair of foot pedals are tiltably mounted on the platform about an axis parallel to their lengths, and situated with the axis of rotation of the platform located within the area defined by and between the pedals (so the center of gravity of the person standing thereon is distributed generally over said axis). Preferably spring means urge the pedals against being tilted inwardly toward one another. They also can be independently slidable in the lengthwise direction to allow either foot to advance slightly beyond the other to simulate the parallel ski technique, and/or angularly movable with respect to each other to allow ''''stemming.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace Theodore Keryluk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A ski apparatus comprising a platform, rotatably mounted on a base in a plane inclined to the horizontal, a pair of opposed elongated foot pedals, each tiltably mounted on, affixed to and directly carried entirely by said platform about an axis parallel to the lengthwise direction thereof, the axes of said pedals lying in a plane parallel to said inclined plane, the axis of rotation of said platform being generally perpendicular to the axes of said pedals and being located within the area defined by and between said pedals and substantially at the center of gravity of a person standing on said pedals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A ski apparatus comprising a platform, rotatably mounted on a base in a plane inclined to the horizontal, a pair of opposed elongated foot pedals, each tiltably mounted on, affixed to and directly carried entirely by said platform about an axis parallel to the lengthwise direction thereof, the axes of said pedals lying in a plane parallel to said inclined plane, the axis of rotation of said platform being generally perpendicular to the axes of said pedals and being located within the area defined by and between said pedals and substantially at the center of gravity of a person standing on said pedals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A ski simulator apparatus comprising an inclined base, a platform mounted for rotation on and in a plane parallel to that of said inclined base, a pair of opposed elongate pedals, each tiltably mounted on said platform about an axis parallel to the lengthwise direction thereof, said pedals being independently slidable in said lengthwise direction, and spring means interposed between each pedal and the platform, laterally offset with respect to said axis toward the opposite pedal, said springs urging the pedals against being tilted inwardly toward one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
A ski simulator apparatus comprising an inclined base, a platform mounted for rotation on and in a plane parallel to that of said inclined base, a pair of opposed elongate pedals, each tiltably mounted on said platform about an axis parallel to the lengthwise direction thereof, said pedals being independently slidable in said lengthwise direction, and spring means interposed between each pedal and the platform, laterally offset with respect to said axis toward the opposite pedal, said springs urging the pedals against being tilted inwardly toward one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
A ski simulator apparatus comprising an inclined base, a platform mounted for rotation on and in a plane parallel to that of said inclined base, a pair of opposed elongate pedals, each tiltably mounted on said platform about an axis parallel to the lengthwise direction thereof, said pedals being independently slidable in said lengthwise direction, and spring means interposed between each pedal and the platform, laterally offset with respect to said axis toward the opposite pedal, said springs urging the pedals against being tilted inwardly toward one another, said pedals also being independently angularly movable with respect to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
A ski simulator apparatus comprising an inclined base, a platform mounted for rotation on and in a plane parallel to that of said inclined base, a pair of opposed elongate pedals, each tiltably mounted on said platform about an axis parallel to the lengthwise direction thereof, said pedals being independently slidable in said lengthwise direction, and spring means interposed between each pedal and the platform, laterally offset with respect to said axis toward the opposite pedal, said springs urging the pedals against being tilted inwardly toward one another, said pedals also being independently angularly movable with respect to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
A ski simulator apparatus comprising a platform rotatable in an inclined plane, two pair of opposed spaced upwardly extending brackets mounted on said platform, a support shaft extending through and between the brackets of each pair, each of said shafts having a foot pedal supported thereon through a pair of downwardly extending brackets mounted on the underside of the pedal and journaled on said shaft between said upwardly extending brackets, the distance between said downwardly extending brackets being less than the distance between said upwardly extending brackets whereby said foot pedals can independently slide forwardly and rearwardly on said shafts, spring means urging said pedals to a rearward position, a tilt spring affixed to the underside of each pedal offset from its support shaft laterally toward the other pedal, said tilt springs resisting inward tilting of said pedals on said shafts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
A ski simulator apparatus comprising a platform rotatable in an inclined plane, two pair of opposed spaced upwardly extending brackets mounted on said platform, a support shaft extending through and between the brackets of each pair, each of said shafts having a foot pedal supported thereon through a pair of downwardly extending brackets mounted on the underside of the pedal and journaled on said shaft between said upwardly extending brackets, the distance between said downwardly extending brackets being less than the distance between said upwardly extending brackets whereby said foot pedals can independently slide forwardly and rearwardly on said shafts, spring means urging said pedals to a rearward position, a tilt spring affixed to the underside of each pedal offset from its support shaft laterally toward the other pedal, said tilt springs resisting inward tilting of said pedals on said shafts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the downwardly extending brackets mounted adjacent the rear of the pedals are laterally slotted to permit the support shafts independently to slide therein angularly with respect to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the foot pedals are disposed beneath the axes about which they are tiltably mounted.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |