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T.V. Energized by exercise cycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-29
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 2000-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A television set is energized by electricity generated by an exercise cycle. The bicycle may be used to charge a battery which in turn operates the T.V. set or the exercise cycle can turn a generator which directly operates the set. The device is particularly useful in limiting the amount of "junk" T.V. watched by children.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Holmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A63B21/00; A63B21/005; A63B21/0053; A63B21/0054; A63B21/0055; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/63; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A stationary pedal operated T.V. set including in combination: a. a television set, b. a pedal operated electric generator and, c. means connecting said generator to said television set whereby operating said pedals causes said television set to operate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A stationary pedal operated T.V. set including in combination: a. a television set, b. a pedal operated electric generator and, c. means connecting said generator to said television set whereby operating said pedals causes said television set to operate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said electric generating means is an alternator-rectifier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said electric generating means is a D.C. generator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 having a storage battery whereby said electric generating means can be used to charge said battery and/or operate said television set.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 having included therein a meter whereby one can measure the electric output when operating said pedals and/or the total amount of energy produced.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said pedal operated device includes a seat and handlebars mounted on a frame, as in an exercise bicycle, and wherein said electric generating means and television set are mounted on said frame to provide a single piece unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2488021A
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