U.S. patent application number 10/964584 was filed with the patent office on 2005-06-30 for dumbbell with removable covers.
Invention is credited to Marr, Luming.
Application Number | 20050143229 10/964584 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34704142 |
Filed Date | 2005-06-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050143229 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Marr, Luming |
June 30, 2005 |
Dumbbell with removable covers
Abstract
A dumbbell comprising a first weight having a screw on lid; a
second weight member having an aperture for storing personal items;
and a padded cross-member which facilitates the holding of the
object.
Inventors: |
Marr, Luming; (Alhambra,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
NATIONAL IP RIGHTS CENTER, LLC
SCOTT J. FIELDS, ESQ.
550 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD
SUITE 400
BLUE BELL
PA
19422
US
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Family ID: |
34704142 |
Appl. No.: |
10/964584 |
Filed: |
October 13, 2004 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60510927 |
Oct 15, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/108 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2208/12 20130101;
A63B 21/075 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/108 |
International
Class: |
A63B 021/075; A63B
021/072; A63B 021/065 |
Claims
1. A dumbbell comprising a first weight having a screw on lid; a
second weight member having an aperture for storing personal items;
and a padded cross-member which facilitates the holding of the
object.
2. A dumbbell comprising a first weight having a screw on lid; a
second weight member having an aperture for storing personal items;
and a padded cross-member which facilitates the holding of the
object.
3. The weight system of claim 1 further comprising a safety
crating.
4. The weight system of claim 1 further comprising at least one
area for the addition of further weights.
5. A dumbbell comprising a first weighted end having a first screw
on section for holding and storing personal items and a second
screw on section for securing additional weights; a second weight
end having a screw on section defining a section for holding and
storing for storing personal items and a second section for
securing additional weights; and a padded cross-member which
facilitates the holding of the object; and means attached to at
least one of the first or second weighted end to hold and secure.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This Application derives priority from U.S. Ser. No.
60/510,927 filed Oct. 15, 2003.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is directed to the field of dumbbell
covers. In particular, the present invention is directed to
dumbbells having removable covers on both sides which include
squeeze halves which cover the middle bar of the dumbbell.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Millions of people engage in daily exercise in order to stay
healthy. A large number of people run and exercise with hand held
weights. These weights facilitate strength and cardiovascular
conditioning, as the individual swings his or her arms. The
invention makes dumbbells more fun, colorful and convenient, so
adults, young people and children will utilize them and exercise,
including walking and jogging more frequently and easily.
[0004] A number of patents have issued to the area of dumbbell
covers. U.S. Pat. No. D 343,660 is directed towards the ornamental
design for a combined dumbbell and container, as shown and
described in the patent. U.S. Pat. No. 4,997,184 is directed to a
travel dumbbell consisting of two end plates positioned between at
least one water fillable weight on each end of an elongated bar for
support and stabilization. A collar is removably mounted on each
end of the bar to retain the end plates and the at least one water
fillable weight on each end of the bar. A carrying case is also
provided and sized to receive at least one disassembled travel
dumbbell therein.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,712,794 discloses a jogger's fluid weighted
exercising jug having a handle and fluid weight chambers to each
side or end thereof and a dispensing connection actuatable by the
teeth of the jogger to partake of a nutritional liquid from within
the jug without having to stop jogging. The overall geometric
configuration of the jug generally resembles a dumbbell.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,857,946 is directed to a variable resistance
refillable exercise apparatus including a generally hollow
container having an outer surface and an interior volume, top and
bottom generally bulbous end sections and a reduced circumference
waist section between the end sections such that the container is
generally dumbbell-shaped. A container fill opening is formed in
the container extending between the outer surface and interior
volume for filling the container with fluids and/or solids, and a
cap is provided for removably sealing the container fill opening. A
handle extends between and connects the top and bottom generally
bulbous end sections, the handle including a gripping device such
as finger-shaped depressions for facilitating gripping of the
handle. A weight scale is printed on the container, the weight
scale including a plurality of generally parallel lines and at
least one weight amount marking adjacent the lines, the weight
scale facilitating measurement of a specific amount of fluid and/or
solids within the container to determine the amount of resistance
to lifting the container. Finally, a strap is detachably and
adjustably mounted on the container whereby the container may be
removably attached to a user of the exercise apparatus.
[0007] While there have been a number of dumbbell covers, none
provide abilities to both provide storage areas and to increase the
weight of the dumbbells with weighted inserts.
[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
dumbbell support system which enables the dumbbell to hold a
variety of personal items such as money.
[0009] It is a further object of the invention to provide a
dumbbell which provide for the addition of more weight.
[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide,
a dumbbell which is marked to provide safety for the user.
[0011] These and other objects of the present invention will become
clear from the detailed description which follows.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention is generally directed to a dumbbell
with removable covers on both sides and polyurethane foam squeeze
halves covering middle region. The invention will make dumbbells
more fun, colorful and convenient by allowing personal items to be
stored in the dumbbell while using it for walking, jogging, and the
like.
[0013] In accordance with the invention, a dumbbell comprising a
first weight having a screw on lid; a second weight member having
an aperture for storing personal items; and a padded cross-member
which facilitates the holding of the object.
[0014] In a further embodiment, the invention is a dumbbell
comprising a first weight having a screw on lid; a second weight
member having an aperture for storing personal items; and a padded
cross-member which facilitates the holding of the object.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0015] FIGS. 1 to 1b are perspective views of the dumbbells of the
present invention.
[0016] FIGS. 2 and 2b are perspective views of the present
invention.
[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention which
illustrates the mechanisms for holding items.
[0018] FIGS. 4a and 4b are exploded views of the present
invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0019] The present invention is directed to make the covers of the
two sides of a dumbbell removable so as to facilitate the addition
of added weight. The present invention is specifically directed to
a hand held dumbbell 10 having brightly colored plastic covers 12.
The dumbbells have reflective plastic paper strips 14 which make
holding the invention while walking at night safe using the present
invention.
[0020] A critical feature of the invention is the inclusion of
storage areas 16 where users of the invention can put personal
belongings including keys, wallets, flashlights, cell phones,
snacks and money. Further, small children can insert small toys,
little books, crayons and flashing lighting rings and objects
powered by batteries. The storage areas may be covered by screw on
caps 18.
[0021] In the preferred embodiment, the central bar 20 is covered
with a polyurethane foam squeeze material 22 and comprises two
halves. The user can buy the material separately and attach them to
the middle of the stick. The user of the invention allows the users
to squeeze this wrapping when they are walking or jogging.
[0022] The invention envisions multiple sizes including regular,
small and even miniature. One size may be adapted for males and
females aged twelve and up, the second smaller sized for children
aged six through eleven, the mini sized ones may be used by
preschoolers. The invention is preferably constructed from solid
cast-iron coated with vinyl or other painted or colored layers. The
diameter of the stick is inches and the length of the middle stick
should be such that it can be held and supported by the hand of the
user.
[0023] The diameter of the drum on each is should preferably be 3
to 6 inches the height of the drum is 3 to 4 inches in width. In
addition, small weights around four pounds can be added into a
second removable area. The invention preferably weighs between two
and five pounds, the diameter of the middle bar is preferable wide
enough to and of sufficient diameter to support the hands of
multiple users.
[0024] For all sizes, there is spiral threading 21 on the outside
of the drum at each side (so the plastic covers can be screwed down
over the drum). The color of the inner drum is preferably one of a
plurality of colors, the top two-thirds of the external surface,
including the middle stick, such as green, orange, white, silver,
etc. Red is a preferred color for safety reasons. If the plastic
cover is not screwed down to the end of the spiral thread, the red
color would be exposed to remind the user to tighten the cover.
[0025] The plastic covers may comprise brightly colored plastic
covers with spiral threading along the inside of the round collar.
This enables the cover may be screwed down to cover the drum on
either side. In a preferred embodiment, two circular reflective
strips 40 may be glued to the cover, one is on the face of the
cover, the other one is on the round collar. This can make the
people holding the invention safe during nights. The circular edge
between the cover face and the round collar is also curved to
prevent sharp edges.
[0026] The middle bar is covered with polyurethane foam squeeze
ball material, divided into two halves 25 with back glue. Wax paper
covers the back glue. Users can simply peel off the wax paper and
attach a half to the middle stick of the system, then, attach the
other half to the middle bar 20.
[0027] In one embodiment plastic covers can be doubled and tripled.
The height of the covers will typically be twice or three times as
high as the regular cover, so people can store more items or bigger
objects in the drum on each side of the invention. Inner vertical
strips on the upper part of the double up and triple up covers
prevent people from using the extra space to store weight disc
rings for safety reasons.
[0028] The invention can further include a cartoon and action
figures, company logos, maps, personal names, etc. Inside the
circular reflective strip of the cover on each side is the area for
the users to decorate the cover with stickers. The invention
includes two oval warning stickers which are attached to the
external surface of the collar of the drum on each side to remind
the user to put that side upward when unscrewing the cover on that
side and to warn that no children under three years of age should
use this equipment.
[0029] The device can also include musical trinkets, toys and light
flashing objects 42 which can fit into the drums on each side to
make little kids like to hold the invention and exercise. As shown
in FIG. 4b, the invention can also include one, two, three or four
pound disks 38. These can be placed on each side of the drums when
the middle bar is removed or uncoupled.
[0030] The invention can also include hook-up rings 36 with hooks:
metal rings which fit the external surface of the drum and have
hooks which can be hooked to restrain dogs, purses, etc. When using
the hook-up rings, screw down the ring along the spiral threading
outside of the drum on each side before putting on the plastic
cover.
[0031] An emergency kit can be placed in the drum on either side.
The invention can include a special-shaped plastic cover. The shape
could be company logos, turtle backs, Texas map, space ship, etc. A
plurality of custom-made covers can be used as souvenirs, given to
employees and customers by big corporations, governments, schools,
social and charitable organizations, churches and clubs. The
invention can be hooked with the hook-up ring, so people can carry
the device over their shoulders. If two hook-up rings are attached,
one on each side, the device could be used as a purse carried over
the shoulders.
[0032] The present invention has been described with reference to
the enclosed preferred embodiment. It is to be appreciated that the
true nature and scope of the invention is to be determined with
reference to claims appended hereto.
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