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US1490363A
US1490363A US592737A US59273722A US1490363A US 1490363 A US1490363 A US 1490363A US 592737 A US592737 A US 592737A US 59273722 A US59273722 A US 59273722A US 1490363 A US1490363 A US 1490363A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
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    • A63B23/0405—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously
    • A63B23/0429—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously with guided foot supports moving parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane by being cantilevered about a horizontal axis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • A63B21/4011—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the lower limbs
    • A63B21/4015—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the lower limbs to the foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/03516—For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user
    • A63B23/03533—With separate means driven by each limb, i.e. performing different movements
    • A63B23/03541—Moving independently from each other
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/04—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
    • A63B23/0405—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/02—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player posture
    • A63B2208/0242—Lying down
    • A63B2208/0252—Lying down supine
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/30—Maintenance

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  • This invention is in the way of an exercising device, and the object is to provide an apparatus for exercising the lower limbs, and the muscles thereof, including the lumbar muscles and the entire spinal column; also the abdominal muscles.
  • great relief is also afforded various pelvic diseases, in which they are subject to venous congestion; this congestion being relieved through the recumbent position of the body, assisted by gravity and the slight elevation of the limbs, and the pressure through muscular act-ion upon the veins. All this is done while the person reclines in bed or on the floor, as may be desired, and all without over-taxing the heart or lungs.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus in use.
  • Figure 2 is a detail, showing the method of mounting the body rest to the frame.
  • Figure 3 is a front edge view of the body rest.
  • Figure 4. is a detail, showing as a modification, the employment of only one cable under the front end of the body rest, instead of two as shown in the other figures.
  • Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8 illustrate one suitable and convenient form of foot st' rup.
  • Figures 5 and 6 are side and edge views respectively of a band of canvas from which the stirrup is made.
  • Figures 7 and 8 are front and side views respectively of the completed stirrup.
  • the invent-ion consists of a suitable foldable supporting frame 1, made up of two rectangular frames 2 of rod iron or other suitable material, and hingedly connected together at their upper sides as shown at 3. This'hinged connection may be conmade by running these upper rods veniently through a bar of wood 4; or by any other conventional method.
  • the lower portions 5 of the frames 2 are thus adapted to swing apart and so act as a support upon the bed 6. From the supporting fame so formed are suspended two spaced slings 7 of any suitable material such as rope, chain or the like, and which carry at their lower ends the stirrups 8, adapted to releasably engage the feet of the person using the apparatus.
  • a body rest 12 is hinged at 13 to the footrod of one of the frames 2, and two pulleys are journaled under this body rest, one at each forward corner thereof.
  • a cable 9, of suitable length has its ends attached to the stirrups 8 through the rings 14:, and its medial portion is then extended over the pulleys 10.
  • a yoke 11 is provided, adapted for placing upon the shoulders of the oper ator, and side straps 15 extend from this yoke and connect with the foot rod at the points 16. These straps serve to brace the operator for pushing with his feet a ainst the stirrups 8. The operator, in using the device, lies upon his back and'with the hips resting upon this body board.
  • this apparatus enables one to take these exercises in bed or on the floor, and they yield the substantial benefits of actual walking exercise, without the attendant danger of overtaking the heart.
  • only one pulley 10 may be employed, in which case it may be located under the body board 12 at the central, forward point thereof, as shown in Figure 4 and the cable 9 extended over it in that position.
  • a suitable form of stirrup 8 is shown in Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • a band 17 of strong canvas is folded or buckled upon itself as shown at 18, a wire loop 19 being enfolded at each side and stitched in place by stitching 20.
  • a strap 21 has its ends stitched at 22 to each side stirrup so formed, and a ring 14 is mounted on the straps for engaging the ends of the cable 9, as explained.
  • An exerciser for the human body comprising a supporting frame; foot slings suspended from the frame; a body rest on the base of the frame; pulleys on the body rest; and a cable extended over the pulleys and attached by its ends to the said slings.
  • An exerciser for the human body comprising a supporting vframe; foot slings suspended from the fran1e;-a body rest on the base of the frame; pulleys on the body rest; a cable extended over the pulleys and attached by its ends to the said slings; a yoke for the shoulders of the operator and side straps extended from the yoke of the said body rest.
  • a stirrup for a body exerciser comprising a band of fabric folded and stitched upon itself at right angles at opposite points; Wire loops embraced in the told at each side; and a ring supporting strap stitched by its ends to the stirrup so formed.

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April 15 1924..
- 1.. s. COUPLIN EXERCISEH Filed Oct. 6, 1922 2 Sheets-$heet l April 15 1924. 1,490,363 L. s. COUPLIN v EXERCISER Filed Oct. 6, 1922 2 Sheets- Sheet 2 MEN OR m WW? pulley Fatented Apr. 15, 1.824.
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LEVI S. GOUPLIN, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
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Be it known that I, LEVI S. CoUrmN, a citizen of the United States, residing in the city of St. Louis and State of Missouri, have invented new and useful Improvements in Exercisers, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawing.
This invention is in the way of an exercising device, and the object is to provide an apparatus for exercising the lower limbs, and the muscles thereof, including the lumbar muscles and the entire spinal column; also the abdominal muscles. In the case of women, great relief is also afforded various pelvic diseases, in which they are subject to venous congestion; this congestion being relieved through the recumbent position of the body, assisted by gravity and the slight elevation of the limbs, and the pressure through muscular act-ion upon the veins. All this is done while the person reclines in bed or on the floor, as may be desired, and all without over-taxing the heart or lungs.
In the drawing:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus in use.
Figure 2 is a detail, showing the method of mounting the body rest to the frame.
Figure 3 is a front edge view of the body rest.
Figure 4. is a detail, showing as a modification, the employment of only one cable under the front end of the body rest, instead of two as shown in the other figures.
Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8 illustrate one suitable and convenient form of foot st' rup. Figures 5 and 6 are side and edge views respectively of a band of canvas from which the stirrup is made. Figures 7 and 8 are front and side views respectively of the completed stirrup.
The invent-ion consists of a suitable foldable supporting frame 1, made up of two rectangular frames 2 of rod iron or other suitable material, and hingedly connected together at their upper sides as shown at 3. This'hinged connection may be conmade by running these upper rods veniently through a bar of wood 4; or by any other conventional method. The lower portions 5 of the frames 2 are thus adapted to swing apart and so act as a support upon the bed 6. From the supporting fame so formed are suspended two spaced slings 7 of any suitable material such as rope, chain or the like, and which carry at their lower ends the stirrups 8, adapted to releasably engage the feet of the person using the apparatus. A body rest 12 is hinged at 13 to the footrod of one of the frames 2, and two pulleys are journaled under this body rest, one at each forward corner thereof. A cable 9, of suitable length has its ends attached to the stirrups 8 through the rings 14:, and its medial portion is then extended over the pulleys 10. A yoke 11 is provided, adapted for placing upon the shoulders of the oper ator, and side straps 15 extend from this yoke and connect with the foot rod at the points 16. These straps serve to brace the operator for pushing with his feet a ainst the stirrups 8. The operator, in using the device, lies upon his back and'with the hips resting upon this body board. The operator may now swing or move his legs alternately up and down by bending them at the hips and knees and allowing the cable 9 to run over the pulley 10. By tensing each leg alternately against the other in a well known way, the operator may obtain the benefit and strengthening effect of such tensing exercises. As stated and as shown, this apparatus enables one to take these exercises in bed or on the floor, and they yield the substantial benefits of actual walking exercise, without the attendant danger of overtaking the heart.
If desired, only one pulley 10 may be employed, in which case it may be located under the body board 12 at the central, forward point thereof, as shown in Figure 4 and the cable 9 extended over it in that position.
A suitable form of stirrup 8 is shown in Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8. A band 17 of strong canvas is folded or buckled upon itself as shown at 18, a wire loop 19 being enfolded at each side and stitched in place by stitching 20. A strap 21 has its ends stitched at 22 to each side stirrup so formed, and a ring 14 is mounted on the straps for engaging the ends of the cable 9, as explained.
While I have herein described a certain specific method of constructing and assembling the elements of my invention, it is understood same may be varied in minor. details, not departing from the spirit of my invention as defined in the appended claims.
I claim:
1. An exerciser for the human body,' comprising a supporting frame; foot slings suspended from the frame; a body rest on the base of the frame; pulleys on the body rest; and a cable extended over the pulleys and attached by its ends to the said slings.
2. An exerciser for the human body, comprising a supporting vframe; foot slings suspended from the fran1e;-a body rest on the base of the frame; pulleys on the body rest; a cable extended over the pulleys and attached by its ends to the said slings; a yoke for the shoulders of the operator and side straps extended from the yoke of the said body rest.
3. A stirrup for a body exerciser, comprising a band of fabric folded and stitched upon itself at right angles at opposite points; Wire loops embraced in the told at each side; and a ring supporting strap stitched by its ends to the stirrup so formed.
LEVI S. COUPLIN.
\Vitnesses ADELE K. DoHLn, MARY C. BULIAS.
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US3056603A (en) * 1960-08-16 1962-10-02 Imp Electronics Inc Exercising machine
US3747924A (en) * 1971-08-30 1973-07-24 E Champoux Out-of-phase pedals oscillated exercising device
US4251070A (en) * 1979-08-06 1981-02-17 Leseberg Helen M Supine exercise device
US4478213A (en) * 1982-08-20 1984-10-23 Redding Donald E Therapeutic limb manipulator
AT396431B (en) * 1991-05-16 1993-09-27 Weber Karl Heinz EXERCISE DEVICE FOR MOVING BODY PARTIES
US20040157708A1 (en) * 2002-11-26 2004-08-12 Matthews George J. Bed-bicycle and method of use
US20230405392A1 (en) * 2022-06-15 2023-12-21 Jennifer Wu Adjustable Harness with Support Tube for Exercise Equipment
US20240139048A1 (en) * 2021-07-20 2024-05-02 Sage Products Llc Bed Exercise Systems and Methods

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3056603A (en) * 1960-08-16 1962-10-02 Imp Electronics Inc Exercising machine
US3747924A (en) * 1971-08-30 1973-07-24 E Champoux Out-of-phase pedals oscillated exercising device
US4251070A (en) * 1979-08-06 1981-02-17 Leseberg Helen M Supine exercise device
US4478213A (en) * 1982-08-20 1984-10-23 Redding Donald E Therapeutic limb manipulator
AT396431B (en) * 1991-05-16 1993-09-27 Weber Karl Heinz EXERCISE DEVICE FOR MOVING BODY PARTIES
US20040157708A1 (en) * 2002-11-26 2004-08-12 Matthews George J. Bed-bicycle and method of use
US7422549B2 (en) 2002-11-26 2008-09-09 Matthews George J Bed-bicycle and method of use
US20240139048A1 (en) * 2021-07-20 2024-05-02 Sage Products Llc Bed Exercise Systems and Methods
US20230405392A1 (en) * 2022-06-15 2023-12-21 Jennifer Wu Adjustable Harness with Support Tube for Exercise Equipment

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