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US3662747A
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Circulation-stimulating machine
Assignee: WILLIAMS FORM ENGINEERING Corp A MI CORP
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Filing: 1970-04-15
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A machine for stimulating circulation in the upper portion of a human body by the effect of slow rotation on a horizontal axis through upright and inverted positions. A rotatable carrier includes a seat or standing support equipped with a retaining harness, and also includes a preferably pedal-operated drive system. A modified form of the invention includes a ring supported on parallel horizontal rollers. A driving belt surrounds the ring, and holds it against the rollers. The ring has an inside diameter selected to receive an occupant in crouching position.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester I Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A63; A63B; A63B19/00; A63B19/04; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0481; A61H2203/0493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A machine for stimulating circulation and related body functions, said machine comprising: a frame; a carrier rotatably mounted in said frame on a substantially horizontal axis of rotation; a seat mounted on said carrier, said seat being disposed eccentrically with respect to said axis, and harness means securable with respect to said carrier to retain an occupant in said seat; handle means secured to said frame; and drive means adapted to induce rotation of said carrier with respect to said frame, said drive means including pedal means and also power-transfer means operably associating said pedal means and a member fixed with respect to said frame, said handle means and pedal means being disposed on the opposite side of a common plane through said axis from said seat, whereby the legs and arms of an occupant of said seat tend to counterbalance the central portion of the body of said occupant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A machine for stimulating circulation and related body functions, said machine comprising: a frame; a carrier rotatably mounted in said frame on a substantially horizontal axis of rotation; a seat mounted on said carrier, said seat being disposed eccentrically with respect to said axis, and harness means securable with respect to said carrier to retain an occupant in said seat; handle means secured to said frame; and drive means adapted to induce rotation of said carrier with respect to said frame, said drive means including pedal means and also power-transfer means operably associating said pedal means and a member fixed with respect to said frame, said handle means and pedal means being disposed on the opposite side of a common plane through said axis from said seat, whereby the legs and arms of an occupant of said seat tend to counterbalance the central portion of the body of said occupant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A machine as defined in claim 1, wherein said frame includes a fixed shaft coaxial with said axis, and said member is a gear secured to said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
A machine for stimulating circulation and related body functions, said machine comprising: a frame having a horizontal shaft; a carrier rotatably mounted on said shaft; a seat mounted on said carrier, and harness means securable with respect to said carrier to retain an occupant in said seat, said harness means including belt-terminal sleeves mounted on said shaft on opposite sides of said frame for rotation with respect to said frame, said sleeves having at least one belt-receiving tab secured thereto; and drive means adapted to induce rotation of said carrier with respect to said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
95 words
A machine for stimulating circulation and related body functions, said machine comprising: a frame having a horizontal shaft; a carrier rotatably mounted on said shaft; a seat mounted on said carrier, and harness means securable with respect to said carrier to retain an occupant in said seat, said harness means including belt-terminal sleeves mounted on said shaft on opposite sides of said frame for rotation with respect to said frame, said sleeves having at least one belt-receiving tab secured thereto; and drive means adapted to induce rotation of said carrier with respect to said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A machine as defined in claim 1, wherein said carrier has a section carrying said pedal means, said section being extendible and retractable with respect to the remainder of said carrier, and wherein said drive means includes an endless chain extending to and from a sprocket associated with said pedal means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A machine for stimulating circulation and related body functions, said machine comprising: a frame; roller means mounted on said frame on parallel horizontal axes of rotation; a ring supported on said roller means, said ring having an inside diameter selected to admit an occupant in crouching position; and drive means for rotating said ring, said drive means including a motor mounted in said frame and also a belt extending around said ring and tending to hold said ring against said roller means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
A machine for stimulating circulation and related body functions, said machine comprising: a frame; roller means mounted on said frame on parallel horizontal axes of rotation; a ring supported on said roller means, said ring having an inside diameter selected to admit an occupant in crouching position; and drive means for rotating said ring, said drive means including a motor mounted in said frame and also a belt extending around said ring and tending to hold said ring against said roller means.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |