U.S. patent application number 11/331888 was filed with the patent office on 2006-09-28 for plate-lock.
Invention is credited to Paul Hudson.
Application Number | 20060217244 11/331888 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37035936 |
Filed Date | 2006-09-28 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060217244 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hudson; Paul |
September 28, 2006 |
Plate-lock
Abstract
A weighted plate with a self-contained or integrated securing
mechanism with integral parts including but not limited to: (1) a
clamp decreasing handle, which acts upon and engages (2) a clamp
decreaser, which acts upon and engages (3) the clamp ring and/or
gripping mechanism, which causes a decrease in the inner
circumference of said weighted plate until it comes into contact
with and becomes secured to the bar.
Inventors: |
Hudson; Paul; (Nunica,
MI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
PAUL R. HUDSON
16415 136TH AVE.
NUNICA
MI
49448
US
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Family ID: |
37035936 |
Appl. No.: |
11/331888 |
Filed: |
January 17, 2006 |
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Patent Number |
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60659568 |
Mar 9, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/93 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0728
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/093 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/06 20060101
A63B021/06 |
Claims
1. I claim a weighted plate with a self-contained securing
mechanism. a.) A turning mechanism with threads to tighten the
clamping ring and/or gripping mechanism as relates to claim 1. b.)
A handle mechanism pushed side to side within the plane of the
weighted plate to tighten the clamping ring and/or gripping
mechanism as relates to claim 1. c.) A geared mechanism with teeth
to tighten the clamping ring and/or gripping mechanism as relates
to claim 1. d.) A cam locking lever mechanism to tighten the
clamping ring and/or gripping mechanism as relates to claim 1. e.)
A cam lever attached to a steel band which tightens around the bar
as relates to claim 1. f.) A spring-loaded lock handle which when
released tightens the clamping ring and/or gripping mechanism as
relates to claim 1.
2. I claim a weighted plate with a self-contained securing
mechanism which secures said plate to a bar by way of decreasing
the inner circumference of the clamping ring and/or gripping
mechanism, until it comes in contact with the bar. a.) A turning
mechanism with threads to tighten the clamping ring and/or gripping
mechanism thereby decreasing it's inner circumference as relates to
claim 2. b.) A handle mechanism pushed side to side within the
plane of the weighted plate to tighten clamping ring and/or
gripping mechanism thereby decreasing it's inner circumference as
relates to claim 2. c.) A mechanism which clamps by way of a screw
to put pressure on the clamping ring and/or gripping mechanism
which therefore decreases it's inner circumference as relates to
claim 2. d.) A geared mechanism with teeth to tighten clamping ring
and/or gripping mechanism which therefore decreases it's inner
circumference as relates to claim 2. e.) A cam locking lever
mechanism which, when moved side to side within the plane of the
weighted plate, puts pressure on the clamping ring and/or gripping
mechanism thereby decreasing it's inner circumference as relates to
claim 2. f.) A spring-loaded lock handle which, when released, puts
pressure on the clamping ring and/or gripping mechanism thereby
decreasing it's inner circumference as relates to claim 2.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application relates to and claims priority from U.S.
Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/659,568 filed on Feb.
9, 2005, specifications which are incorporated herein by
reference.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not Applicable
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION--FIELD OF INVENTION
[0004] This invention relates to the health and fitness industry,
specifically free weight training, and provides a safer and more
convenient alternative to the use of bar clamps and/or locking
collars as a method of securing weighted plates to weight lifting
bars.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0005] In the past and present, gyms, fitness centers and health
clubs which provide free weights for their clients would also
provide bar clamps or safety collars to secure weighted plates on a
barbell and/or dumbbell. This would allow the end user or weight
lifter to use the weights without the weights sliding off or
wandering on the bar during use allowing the end user to lift in a
safer capacity.
[0006] There are many types of safety collars, but nothing as
unique as Plate-Lock. What makes Plate-Lock a far superior product
to all safety collars? [0007] A. Plate-Lock is defined as a
weighted plate with a built in locking mechanism [0008] B.
Plate-lock puts the free weight securing mechanism at the users'
fingertips whenever a weight is applied to a bar. [0009] C. Due to
the convenience of an all-in-one weight plate with safety mechanism
built in more users will secure their weight plates while lifting.
[0010] D. Plate-Lock is less time consuming to use than a weighted
plate with separate safety collar. [0011] E. Plate-lock eliminates
an inconvenient accessory, which can at times become a tripping
hazard on gym and/or home gym floors. [0012] F. Plate-Lock will
prevent the weight plate from sliding and or wandering on the bar,
keeping weights balanced while in use.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION--OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0013] Besides the objects and advantages of the Plate-Lock
illustrated and described above, many objects and advantages of the
present invention are: [0014] A. To provide a weighted plate with
self-contained securing mechanism. [0015] B. To prevent the end
user from having to search for a safety collar or bar clamp with
which to secure a weighted plate to a weight lifting bar or
dumbell. [0016] C. To provide the end user more time lifting free
weights and less time searching for safety collars. [0017] D. To
provide a safer environment in a weight lifting facility and/or
home gym by keeping it free from the obstruction of safety collars
and/or bar clamps on the floor.
SUMMARY
[0018] In accordance with the present invention, Plate-Lock
comprises a self-contained securing mechanism which is manufactured
into the weighted plate.
DRAWINGS AND FIGURES
[0019] In the drawings, closely related figures have the same
number but different numerical suffixes.
[0020] FIG. 1.1 illustrates the weighted plate.
[0021] FIG. 1.2 illustrates the handle of the clamp decreasing
mechanism.
[0022] FIG. 1.3 illustrates the clamp decreasing mechanism.
[0023] FIG. 1.4 illustrates the decreasing clamp ring and/or
gripping mechanism.
[0024] FIG. 2.1 illustrates the weighted plate.
[0025] FIG. 2.2 illustrates the handle of the clamp decreasing
mechanism.
[0026] FIG. 2.3 illustrates the clamp decreasing mechanism.
[0027] FIG. 2.4 illustrates the decreasing clamp ring and/or
gripping mechanism.
[0028] FIG. 3.1 illustrates the weighted plate.
[0029] FIG. 3.2 illustrates the handle of the clamp decreasing
mechanism.
[0030] FIG. 3.3 illustrates the clamp decreasing mechanism.
[0031] FIG. 3.4 illustrates the decreasing clamp ring and/or
gripping mechanism.
[0032] FIG. 4.1 illustrates the weighted plate
[0033] FIG. 4.2 illustrates the handle of the clamp decreasing
mechanism.
[0034] FIG. 4.3 illustrates the clamp decreasing mechanism.
[0035] FIG. 4.4 illustrates the decreasing clamp ring and/or
gripping mechanism.
DRAWINGS--REFERENCE NUMBERS
[0036] 1. Weighted Plate. 3. Clamp decreasing mechanism.
[0037] 2. Handle of the clamp decreasing 4. Decreasing clamp ring
and/or mechanism. gripping mechanism.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS--FIGS. 1(4), 2(4), 3(4), & 4(4)
[0038] FIG. 1.1 illustrates the angled view of the weighted plate.
FIG. 1.2 illustrates the angled view of the handle of the clamp
decreasing mechanism. FIG. 1.3 illustrates the angled view of the
clamp decreasing mechanism. FIG. 1.4 illustrates the angled view of
the decreasing clamp ring and/or gripping mechanism. FIG. 2.1
illustrates the side view of the weighted plate. FIG. 2.2
illustrates the side view of the handle of the clamp decreasing
mechanism. FIG. 2.3 illustrates the side view of the clamp
decreasing mechanism.. FIG. 2.4 illustrates the side view of the
decreasing clamp ring and/or gripping mechanism. FIG. 3.1
illustrates the reverse angled view of the weighted plate. FIG. 3.2
illustrates the reverse angled view of the handle of the clamp
decreasing mechanism. FIG. 3.3 illustrates the reverse angle view
of the clamp decreasing mechanism. FIG. 3.4 illustrates the reverse
angle view of the decreasing clamp ring and/or gripping mechanism.
FIG. 4.1 illustrates the reverse side view of the weighted plate.
FIG. 4.2 illustrates the reverse side view of the handle of the
clamp decreasing mechanism. FIG. 4.3 illustrates the reverse side
view of the clamp decreasing mechanism. FIG. 4.4 illustrates the
reverse side view of the decreasing clamp ring and/or gripping
mechanism.
OPERATIONS--FIGS. 1, 2, 3, & 4
[0039] Plate lock is used to secure a weighted plate on a bar.
[0040] FIGS. 1, 2, 3, & 4 depict the self-contained securing
mechanism of Plate-Lock.
[0041] FIGS. 1, 2, 3, & 4 depict the handle of the clamp
decreasing mechanism.
[0042] FIGS. 1, 2, 3, & 4 depict the clamp decreasing
mechanism.
[0043] FIGS. 1, 2, 3, & 4 depict the decreasing clamp ring
and/or gripping mechanism.
[0044] From the description above, a number of advantages of
Plate-Lock become evident. [0045] A. With a self-contained securing
mechanism, accessory safety collars and/or bar clamps will be no
longer be needed. [0046] B. With Plate-Lock there will be no time
spent searching for safety collars, making time spent in the gym
and/or home gym more efficient. [0047] C. Due to it's increased
convenience, Plate-lock will make securing weighted plates to bars
and dumbbells easier and therefore more widely practiced. In
essence it will make free weight training in gyms and/or home gyms
safer and more user friendly.
CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE
[0048] Accordingly, the reader will see how Plate-Lock will be
beneficial to the weight lifting and/or health industry. [0049]
Plate-Lock will help create a safer environment in the gym and/or
home gym. [0050] Plate-Lock will free up end users time, in that
they will no longer have to search for safety collars which are
used today. [0051] Plate-Lock will be the safe way to secure a
weighted plate on a bar. Due to it's convenience more users will
secure their weights to the bar.
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