U.S. patent application number 14/928103 was filed with the patent office on 2016-06-23 for tribar.
The applicant listed for this patent is Danny Eugene Kempton. Invention is credited to Danny Eugene Kempton.
Application Number | 20160175640 14/928103 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56128286 |
Filed Date | 2016-06-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160175640 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kempton; Danny Eugene |
June 23, 2016 |
Tribar
Abstract
A dumbbell with multiple gripping handles contains a central
bar, a first side handle, a second side handle, a first attachment
panel, and a second attachment panel. The central bar includes a
main body, a first weight engaging portion, and a second weight
engaging portion. The main body is similar to the handle of
existing dumbbells and is positioned in between the first weight
engaging portion and the second weight engaging portion. Both the
first weight engaging portion and the second weight engaging
portion are utilized to mount a plurality of weight plates. In
addition to the main body, the first side handle and the second
side handle can also be used to control the plurality of weight
plates. In order to do so, the first side handle and the second
side handle are removably attached to the central bar through the
first attachment panel and the second attachment panel.
Inventors: |
Kempton; Danny Eugene;
(Shelton, WA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
Kempton; Danny Eugene |
Shelton |
WA |
US |
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Family ID: |
56128286 |
Appl. No.: |
14/928103 |
Filed: |
October 30, 2015 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62094483 |
Dec 19, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/107 ;
482/106 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0728 20130101;
A63B 23/12 20130101; A63B 21/4035 20151001; A63B 21/0726
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/072 20060101
A63B021/072; A63B 21/00 20060101 A63B021/00; A63B 23/12 20060101
A63B023/12 |
Claims
1. A dumbbell with multiple gripping positions comprises: a central
bar; a first side handle; a second side handle; a first attachment
panel; a second attachment panel; the central bar comprises a main
body, a first weight engaging portion, and a second weight engaging
portion; the main body being positioned in between the first weight
engaging portion and the second weight engaging portion; the first
side handle and the second side handle being removably attached to
the central bar with the first attachment panel and the second
attachment panel; the first side handle, the main body, and the
second side handle being positioned in between the first attachment
panel and the second attachment panel; the first side handle and
the second side handle being positioned opposite to each other
along the first attachment panel and the second attachment panel;
the first attachment panel and the second attachment panel being
terminally attached to the first side handle and the second side
handle; and the first side handle and the second side handle being
positioned parallel to the central bar.
2. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: a first collar; the first collar comprises a
central hole; the first weight engaging portion traversing through
the central hole; the first collar being engaged with the first
weight engaging portion; and the first attachment panel being
positioned in between the main body and the first collar.
3. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: a second collar; the second collar comprises a
central hole; the second weight engaging portion traversing through
the central hole; the second collar being engaged with the second
weight engaging portion; and the second attachment panel being
positioned in between the main body and the second collar.
4. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: a soft covering; the main body comprises a first
end and a second end; the first end and the second end being
positioned opposite to each other along the main body; and the main
body being sleeved by the soft covering from the first end to the
second end.
5. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 4 comprises: a first collar; and the first attachment panel
being positioned in between the first end and the first collar.
6. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 4 comprises: a second collar; and the second attachment panel
being positioned in between the second end and the second
collar.
7. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: the first side handle comprises a first
cylindrical body and a first covering; and the first cylindrical
body being sleeved by the first covering.
8. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: the second side handle comprises a second
cylindrical body and a second covering; and the second cylindrical
body being sleeved by the second covering.
9. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: the first attachment panel comprises a central
bar receiving hole, a first screw receiving hole, and a second
screw receiving hole; the central bar receiving hole being
positioned in between the first screw receiving hole and the second
screw receiving hole; and the central bar receiving hole, the first
screw receiving hole, and the second screw receiving hole of the
first attachment panel traversing through the first attachment
panel.
10. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 9 comprises: the central bar receiving hole of the first
attachment panel being concentrically aligned with the first weight
engaging portion; and the first weight engaging portion traversing
through the central bar receiving hole.
11. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: the second attachment panel comprises a central
bar receiving hole, a first screw receiving hole, and a second
screw receiving hole; the central bar receiving hole being
positioned in between the first screw receiving hole and the second
screw receiving hole; and the central bar receiving hole, the first
screw receiving hole, and the second screw receiving hole of the
second attachment panel traversing through the second attachment
panel.
12. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 11 comprises: the central bar receiving hole of the second
attachment panel being concentrically aligned with the second
weight engaging portion; and the second weight engaging portion
traversing through the central bar receiving hole.
13. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 2 comprises: the first collar further comprises a circular
structural body and a plurality of protrusions; the central hole
traversing through the circular structural body; and the plurality
of protrusions being perimetrically positioned around the circular
structural body opposite the central hole.
14. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 3 comprises: the second collar further comprises a circular
structural body and a plurality of protrusions; the central hole
traversing through the circular structural body; and the plurality
of protrusions being perimetrically positioned around the circular
structural body opposite the central hole.
15. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 1 comprises: a plurality of weight plates; each of the
plurality of weight plates comprises a structural body and a
receiving hole; the receiving hole perpendicularly traversing
through the structural body; and the plurality of weight plates
being attached to the first weight engaging portion and the second
weight engaging portion.
16. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 15 comprises: a first collar; the receiving hole being
concentrically aligned with the first weight engaging portion; the
first weight engaging portion traversing through the receiving
hole; and the plurality of weight plates being positioned in
between the first attachment panel and the first collar.
17. The dumbbell with multiple gripping positions as claimed in
claim 15 comprises: a second collar; the receiving hole being
concentrically aligned with the second weight engaging portion; the
second weight engaging portion traversing through the receiving
hole; and the plurality of weight plates being positioned in
between the second attachment panel and the second collar.
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/094,483 filed on Dec.
19, 2014.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to a weight lifting
dumbbell. More specifically, the present invention introduces a
dumbbell which provides multiple gripping positions for the user.
The additional handles are beneficial to maintain correct form when
executing weight lifting exercises.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Weight lifting is a popular form of exercise among all types
of exercisers. An individual may choose to perform weight training
exercises with either free weights or machines. Machines can be
challenging however most who have perfected their form prefer free
weights. Another benefit free weights provide is the accessibility.
An individual may use free weights at the gym or at home. Buying
free weights for home use is easier on a person's budget than an
entire exercise machine. Machines are also limited to the type of
exercises a user may perform. Free weights allow an individual to
perform a variety of exercises, allow the individual to have a full
range of motion, require the use of every muscle, and allow the
individual to perform the exercise in any location of his or her
choosing. One of the most commonly used free weights are dumbbells.
However, the traditional dumbbells are limited as well. Traditional
dumbbells comprise of a single bar and a fixed weight. Due to the
single bar, the form of the user is limited and at times very
tiring on a person's body. Due to the fixed weight, the intensity
of the user's workout is limited once the user has been
acclimatized to the weight.
[0004] However, dumbbells have certain limitations too. These
limitations are mainly due to the restricted gripping area of the
traditional dumbbells. Since the dumbbell handle is traditionally
designed to accommodate one hand at a time, performing exercises
that require holding the dumbbell with two hands require additional
effort. Therefore, the need for a method in which the user can grip
the dumbbell at multiple positions is clearly evident.
[0005] The present invention is meant to accommodate the user in
all the ways the traditional dumbbells do not. The present
invention comprises a central bar, a couple of side handles, couple
of cushion grips, a couple of cross bars, a couple of collars, and
a plurality of screws. The user may choose to grip the central bar
as if it were a traditional dumbbell or grip the couple of side
handles. The weight put onto the central bar may be adjusted
according to the user's ability and type of exercise. The Tribar is
easily customizable to the user's needs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention
engaged with a plurality of weight plates.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention
without the plurality of weight plates.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a front view of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 4 is a side view of the present invention;
[0010] FIG. 5 is a top view of the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one of the plurality of
weight plates.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0013] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0014] The present invention introduces a dumbbell with multiple
gripping positions. More specifically, the present invention
introduces a pair of additional handles that can also be used for
gripping a dumbbell. Each of the pair of additional handles is
positioned on either side of the main handle of the dumbbell. As a
result, the use of the original dumbbell handle is not
hindered.
[0015] As illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 6, the present invention
comprises a central bar 1, a first side handle 8, a second side
handle 11, a first attachment panel 13, and a second attachment
panel 14. The central bar 1 comprises a main body 2, a first weight
engaging portion 6, and a second weight engaging portion 7. The
main body 2 functions as the main gripping handle for the dumbbell.
The first weight engaging portion 6 and the second weight engaging
portion 7 are utilized to hold a plurality of weight plates 23. As
an example, if the first weight engaging portion 6 holds five
pounds, the second weight engaging portion 7 also holds five
pounds. However, the weights at the first weight engaging portion 6
and the second weight engaging portion 7 can vary according to the
exercise the user intends on executing. In order to control the
plurality of weight plates 23 from a mechanically advantageous
position, the main body 2 is positioned in between the first weight
engaging portion 6 and the second weight engaging portion 7 as seen
in FIG. 4. In addition to the main body 2, the first side handle 8
and the second side handle 11 are also used to handle the plurality
of weight plates 23 mounted onto the central bar 1. In order to do
so, the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11 are
removably attached to the central bar 1 with the first attachment
panel 13 and the second attachment panel 14. When attached, the
first side handle 8, the main body 2, and the second side handle 11
are positioned in between the first attachment panel 13 and the
second attachment panel 14. Moreover, the first side handle 8 and
the second side handle 11 are also positioned between the first
weight engaging portion 6 and the second weight engaging portion 7.
Therefore, the plurality of weight plates 23 at the first weight
engaging portion 6 and the second weight engaging portion 7 can be
handled conveniently with the first side handle 8 and the second
side handle 11. Both the first attachment panel 13 and the second
attachment panel 14 are positioned perpendicular to the first side
handle 8 and the second side handle 11. As seen in FIG. 2 and FIG.
3, the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11 are
positioned opposite to each other along the first attachment panel
13 and the second attachment panel 14. As a result, when both the
first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11 are utilized, the
weight of the plurality of weight plates 23 is evenly distributed
among the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11. The
first attachment panel 13 and the second attachment panel 14 are
terminally attached to the first side handle 8 and the second side
handle 11 such that the user is provided with ample space to grab
the first side handle 8, the main body 2, or the second side handle
11 as preferred. Moreover, the first side handle 8 and the second
side handle 11 are positioned in parallel to the central bar 1 to
replicate the regular gripping position of the dumbbell. Therefore,
the range of motion of a lifting exercise is not hindered by
utilizing the first side handle 8 and the second side handle
11.
[0016] The present invention utilizes a first collar 18 and a
second collar 19 to secure the plurality of weight plates 23. The
shape and size of the first collar 18 and the second collar 19 can
vary in different embodiments of the present invention. In the
preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first collar 18
comprises a central hole 20. The first collar 18 is utilized to
secure the plurality of weight plates 23 at the first weight
engaging portion 6. In doing so, the first weight engaging portion
6 traverses through the central hole 20 such that the first collar
18 is engaged with the first weight engaging portion 6. In the
preferred embodiment of the present invention, a threaded portion
of the first weight engaging portion 6 and a set of threads of the
first collar 18 is utilized to engage the first collar 18 with the
first weight engaging portion 6. When the first collar 18 is
utilized at the first weight engaging portion 6, the first
attachment panel 13 is positioned in between the main body 2 and
the first collar 18. When considering a first end 3 of the main
body 2, the first attachment panel 13 is positioned in between the
first end 3 and the first collar 18. In the preferred embodiment of
the present invention, the first collar 18 further comprises a
circular structural body 21 and a plurality of protrusions 22.
However, the shape and size of the first collar 18 can vary in
different embodiments of the present invention. The central hole 20
traverses through the circular structural body 21. Therefore, when
the first weight engaging portion 6 traverses through the central
hole 20, the first weight engaging portion 6 is secured by the
circular structural body 21. The plurality of protrusions 22, which
is used for gripping purposes, is perimetrically positioned around
the circular structural body 21 and opposite the central hole 20.
In other words, the plurality of protrusions 22 is beneficial to
the user to maintain a firm grip with the first collar 18 when
fastening or unfastening the first collar 18 on the first weight
engaging portion 6.
[0017] Similar to the first collar 18, the second collar 19 is
utilized to secure the plurality of weight plates 23 at the second
weight engaging portion 7. In doing so, the second weight engaging
portion 7 traverses through a central hole 20 of the second collar
19. When the second weight engaging portion 7 traverses through the
central hole 20 of the second collar 19, the second collar 19
engages with the second weight engaging portion 7. In the preferred
embodiment of the present invention, a threaded portion of the
second weight engaging portion 7 and a set of threads of the second
collar 19 is utilized to engage the second collar 19 with the
second weight engaging portion 7. The positioning of the second
collar 19, results in the second weight engagement panel 7 being
positioned in between the main body 2 and the second collar 19.
When considering a second end 4 of the main body 2, the second
attachment panel 14 is positioned in between the second end 4 and
the second collar 19. In the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, the second collar 19 further comprises a circular
structural body 21 and a plurality of protrusions 22. As in the
first collar 18, the central hole 20 of the second collar 19
traverses through the circular structural body 21 of the second
collar 19. Moreover, the plurality of protrusions 22 of the second
collar 19 is also perimetrically positioned around circular
structural body 21 of the second collar 19 opposite the central
hole 20 of the second collar 19. The plurality of protrusions 22 of
the second collar 19 is also helpful to the user when fastening or
unfastening the second collar 19 to the second weight engaging
portion 7.
[0018] As experienced by many individuals, when performing lifting
exercises a comfortable grip needs to be maintained throughout the
exercise to perform the exercise accurately. With most dumbbells,
the user is unable to maintain a comfortable grip and the dumbbell
tends to slip from the hand of the user. Slipping of the dumbbell
minimizes the effectiveness of the exercise and can be potentially
dangerous to the user as well. The present invention addresses the
issue by introducing a soft covering 5. The soft covering 5 sleeves
the main body 2 from the first end 3 to the second end 4. The first
end 3 and the second end 4 are positioned opposite to each other
and along the main body 2 such that the entire main body 2 is
covered by the soft covering 5. In the preferred embodiment of the
present invention, the diameter of the main body 2 is larger at the
first end 3 and the second end 4. As a result, the user can clearly
identify the first end 3 and the second end 4 and adjust the grip
on the main body 2 accordingly. The first end 3 and the second end
4 also prevents the hand from slipping off from the main body
2.
[0019] Since the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11
are also used for gripping purposes, the first side handle 8 and
the second side handle 11 also need to provide a firm gripping
surface to the user. In order to provide the firm gripping surface,
the first side handle 8 comprises a first cylindrical body 9 and a
first covering 10. The first cylindrical body 9 is sleeved by the
first covering 10 such that the user can maintain a steady hold on
the first side handle 8. The first cylindrical body 9 allows the
user to comfortably position the hand around the first side handle
8. Similar to the first side handle 8, the second side handle 11
comprises a second cylindrical body 26 and a second covering 12.
The second cylindrical body 26 is sleeved by the second covering 12
such that the user can maintain a firm grip on the second side
handle 11. The second cylindrical body 26 allows the user to
comfortably position the hand around the second side handle 11. As
a whole, the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11 are
specifically designed to allow the user to maintain a secure grip
throughout the exercise.
[0020] As previously mentioned, the first side handle 8 and the
second side handle 11 are attached to the central bar 1 through the
first attachment panel 13 and the second attachment panel 14. In
order to do so, the first attachment panel 13 comprises a central
bar receiving hole 15, a first screw receiving hole 16, and a
second screw receiving hole 17 in the preferred embodiment of the
present invention. In the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11
are attached to the first attachment panel 13 utilizing screws.
However, in other embodiments of the present invention, the first
attachment panel 13 can be connected to the first side handle 8 and
the second side handle 11 using other comparable mechanisms. The
central bar receiving hole 15 is positioned in between the first
screw receiving hole 16 and the second screw receiving hole 17 as
seen in FIG. 5. The first side handle 8 is attached to the first
attachment panel 13 at the first screw receiving hole 16.
Therefore, the distance between the central bar receiving hole 15
and the first screw receiving hole 16 determines the distance at
which the first side handle 8 is positioned from the main body 2.
Similarly, the second side handle 11 is attached to the first
attachment panel 13 at the second screw receiving hole 17.
Therefore, the distance between the central bar 1 and the second
side handle 11 is determined by the distance between the central
bar receiving hole 15 and the second screw receiving hole 17. As
mentioned before, the first side handle 8 and the second side
handle 11 are attached to the first attachment panel 13 using
screws. In order to accommodate the screws, the first screw
receiving hole 16 and the second screw receiving hole 17 traverses
through the first attachment panel 13. As an example, we will
consider attaching the first side handle 8 to the first attachment
panel 13 using a screw. Initially, the screw is inserted to the
first screw receiving hole 16. The screw is then pushed towards the
first cylindrical body 9 such that the screw traverses into a
hollow portion of the first cylindrical body 9 as illustrated in
FIG. 6. For the screw to be flush against the first attachment
panel 13, the first screw receiving hole 16 comprises a countersunk
rim. A similar method is followed when attaching the second side
handle 11 to the first attachment panel 13. The central bar
receiving hole 15 also traverses through the first attachment panel
13 so that the central bar 1 can be attached to the first
attachment panel 13. In doing so, the central bar receiving hole 15
is concentrically aligned with the first weight engaging portion 6
initially. Next, when the central bar receiving hole 15 engages
with the central bar 1, the first weight engaging portion 6
traverses through the central bar receiving hole 15.
[0021] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
second attachment panel 14 is identical to the first attachment
panel 13. More specifically, the second attachment panel 14 also
comprises a central bar receiving hole 15, a first screw receiving
hole 16, and a second screw receiving hole 17. Similar to the first
attachment panel 13, the central bar receiving hole 15 of the
second attachment panel 14 is positioned in between the first screw
receiving hole 16 and the second screw receiving hole 17 of the
second attachment panel 14. Moreover, since screws are used to
attach the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11, the
first screw receiving hole 16 and the second screw receiving hole
17 of the second attachment panel 14 traverse through the second
attachment panel 14. A similar method is followed when attaching
the first side handle 8 and the second side handle 11 to the second
attachment panel 14. As an example, when the first side handle 11
is attached to the second attachment panel 14, a screw is inserted
through the first screw receiving hole 16 of the second attachment
panel 14 and into another hollow portion of the first side handle
11. Both the first screw receiving hole 16 and the second screw
receiving hole 17 of the second attachment panel 14 comprise a
countersunk rim such that the screws can lie flush against the
second attachment panel 14. When attaching the central bar 1 to the
second attachment panel 14, the central bar receiving hole 15 of
the second attachment panel 14 is concentrically aligned with the
second weight engaging portion 7. Next, the central bar 1 is
positioned such that the second weight engaging portion 7 traverses
through the central bar receiving hole 15 of the second attachment
panel 14. In order to receive the second weight engaging portion 7,
the central bar receiving hole 15 of the second attachment panel 14
also traverses through the second attachment panel 13.
[0022] As previously mentioned, the required weight for the
dumbbell is provided through the plurality of weight plates 23. In
order to do so, the plurality of weight plates 23 is attached to
the first weight engaging portion 6 and the second weight engaging
portion 7. The weight provided by the plurality of weight plates 23
can differ according to user preference. As shown in FIG. 7, each
of the plurality of weight plates 23 comprises a structural body 24
and a receiving hole 25. The receiving hole 25 perpendicularly
traverses through the center of the structural body 24. When
attaching the plurality of weight plates 23 to the first weight
engaging portion 6, the receiving hole 25 is concentrically aligned
with the first weight engaging portion 6. Upon aligning, the first
weight engaging portion 6 is positioned to traverse through the
receiving hole 25. In the resultant position, the plurality of
weight plates 23 is positioned in between the first attachment
panel 13 and the first collar 18. A similar method is utilized to
secure the plurality of weight plates 23 with the second weight
engaging portion 7. In other words, the receiving hole 25 is
concentrically aligned with the second weight engaging portion 7
initially. Afterwards, the plurality of weight plates 23 is
positioned on the second weight engaging portion 7 such that the
second weight engaging portion 7 traverses through the receiving
hole 25. In the resulting position, the plurality of weight plates
23 is positioned in between the second attachment panel 14 and the
second collar 19.
[0023] When utilizing the present invention the following process
flow can be followed. Initially, the plurality of weight plates 23
is attached to the central bar 1. In doing so, a first set of the
plurality of weight plates 23 is attached to the first weight
engaging portion 6. Next, a second set of the plurality of weight
plates 23, which is identical to the first set of weight plates in
terms of weight is mounted onto the second weight engaging portion
7. When mounting is complete at the first weight engaging portion
6, the first set of the plurality of weight plates 23 is pressed
against the first attachment panel 13. Similarly, when mounting is
complete at the second weight engaging portion 7, the second set of
the plurality of weight plates 23 is pressed against the second
attachment panel 14. The plurality of weight plates 23 at the first
weight engaging portion 6 is secured with the first collar 18.
Likewise, the plurality of weight plates 23 at the second weight
engaging portion 7 is secured with the second collar 19. When the
plurality of weight plates 23 is secured, the user can execute the
lifting exercises with the present invention. In order to do so,
the user utilizes the main body 2, the first side handle 8, or the
second side handle 11 to grip the present invention. The soft
covering 5 of the main body 2, the first covering 10 of the first
side handle 8, and the second covering 12 of the second side handle
11 ensures that the user can maintain a secure grip with the
present invention. Exercises such as the overhead triceps
extension, which requires the user to hold the dumbbell with both
hands, can be conveniently executed by holding onto the first side
handle 8 and the second side handle 11 simultaneously. Therefore,
in addition to increasing the number of exercises, the present
invention also helps the user execute certain exercises with
greater accuracy and convenience.
[0024] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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