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US 4,685,671 AGranted
Multi-purpose exerciser
AssigneeSport Cord, Inc.
InventorsGene R. Hagerman, John W. Atkins, John G. McMurtry
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Abstract
A home/travel exerciser comprises an elastomeric cord having a grip adjustably attached to each end thereof. An anchor strap is adjustably mounted on the cord, between the grips, for insertion between a door jamb and a door to hold the exerciser in a fixed position when the door is closed. Foot straps may be attached to the grips and a belt can be releasably attached to the grips to adapt the exerciser for various exercises.
Claims18
An exerciser comprising
- an elongated elastic member composed of an elastomeric material capable of stretching in response to imposition of a pulling force thereon,
- a hand grip attached to each end of said member,
- adjustment means for moving said grip to a selected position on said member and for frictionally holding said grip at said selected position when said pulling force is imposed thereon,
- attachment means connected to said member and insertable between a door jamb and an outer edge of a door for holding said device in a fixed position between said door jamb and said door upon closing of said door, and
- belt means for placement about a person's waist and connectable to said attachment means and to each said grip and buckle means for attaching ends of said belt means together.
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An exerciser comprising
- an elongated elastomeric and stretchable cord,
- a hand grip attached to each end of said cord, said grip comprising a closed hand strap having a grommet secured thereon, said grommet mounted on said cord, and
- attachment means connected to said cord and insertable between a door jamb and an edge of a door for holding said exerciser in a fixed position upon closing of said door, said attachment means comprising a strap having a grommet secured thereto, and mounted on said cord.
An exerciser comprising
- an elongated elastomeric and stretchable cord,
- a hand grip attached to each end of said cord, said grip comprising a closed hand strap,
- attachment means connected to said cord and insertable between a door jamb and an edge of a door for holding said exerciser in a fixed position upon closing of said door, said attachment means comprising a strap, and
- a belt insertable through said hand strap and having buckle means for releasably attaching free ends of said belt together.
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An exerciser comprising
- an elongated elastic tube composed of an elastomeric material capable of stretching in response to imposition of a pulling force thereon,
- a hand grip comprising a hand strap attached to each end of said member,
- adjustment means comprising a grommet secured to said hand strap and mounted on said tube for moving said grip to a selected position on said member and for frictionally holding said grip at said selected position when said pulling force is imposed thereon, and
- a second strap attached to said hand strap, each end of said second strap forming a closed loop mounted for sliding movements on said hand strap.
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An exerciser comprising
- an elongated elastic member composed of an elastomeric material capable of stretching in response to imposition of a pulling force thereon,
- a hand grip attached to each end of said member,
- adjustment means for moving said grip to a selected position on said member and for frictionally holding said grip at said selected position when said pulling force is imposed thereon, and
- attachment means connected to said member and insertable between a door jamb and an outer edge of a door for holding said device in a fixed position between said door jamb and said door upon closing of said door, said attachment means comprising an attachment strap, a grommet secured to a first end of said attachment strap and mounted on said tube and whrein a second end of said strap is folded-over and secured together to define a stop having a composite thickness greater than intermediate portions of said strap between said grommet and said stop.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.