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A63B 21/00

Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
Subclass:
APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Related Keywords

CHEST(S) -expanders for gymnasticsgymnastic apparatus for exercising MUSCLES

9 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A63B 21/002 isometric or isokinetic, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion
  • A63B 21/005 using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
  • A63B 21/008 using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
  • A63B 21/16 Supports for anchoring force-resisters
  • A63B 21/22 Resisting devices with rotary bodies
  • A63B 21/28 Devices for two persons operating in opposition

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A63, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SANKYO 23,899
  2. SANYO PRODUCT COMPANY 23,718
  3. DAIICHI SHOKAI COMPANY 13,338
  4. KYORAKU SANGYO 10,447
  5. UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION 9,545
  6. SANEI R & D COMPANY 9,135
  7. SAMMY CORPORATION 7,126
  8. NEWGIN CORPORATION 5,651
  9. NETEASE 4,877
  10. HEIWA CORPORATION 3,938