Gravity biased exercise apparatus
Patent 5344375 Issued on September 6, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 25, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 25, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 76944 1316683 1779594 2640696 2676802 3771785 3825253 Barbell with collapsible load carrying chambers Lifting bar assembly Barbell collar InventorApplicationNo. 008512 filed on 01/25/1993US Classes:482/106, Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof482/108Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Apley, Richard J.Assistant: Donnelly, Jerome Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63B 021/075AbstractIn an exercise apparatus for exercising having a horizontal bar and a plurality of weights, the weights including a bar receiving slot opening through the lower edge of the weight, and a closed end intermediate the height of the weight and above the center of gravity of the weight when the bar is at the closed end of the slot, the weight being gravity biased to a position where the open end of the slot is below the bar.Field of SearchHandheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereofHaving securing member (e.g., locking collar, etc.) for retaining weight on bar Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.) USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR Club MISCELLANEOUS Utilizing weight resistance Including stationary support for weight | |
