Patent ReferencesExercise apparatus employed for performing two handed curling exercises Weight lifting device Weight lifting apparatus Weight training machine Barbell having axially movable grips Exercise device Quick release weight bar clamp and method for use Arm muscle exerciser Lumbar extension machine Patent #: 5971902 InventorApplicationNo. 10448150 filed on 05/29/2003US Classes:482/106, Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof482/139, User interface element482/107Having securing member (e.g., locking collar, etc.) for retaining weight on barExaminersPrimary: Cronin, Stephen K.Assistant: Mathew, Fenn C. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63B 21/75AbstractA free weight lifting bar includes a central bar member having opposite ends. A pair of a drop down plates, each having a top end and a bottom end, are attached at the top end thereof to opposite ends of the central bar member. A pair of handle members are adjustably attached to said central bar. A pair of weight bars are provided. One of the weight bars is attached to and extends outwardly from the bottom end of each of the pair of drop down plates. The weight bars are adapted to receive and secure a desired number of free weight. A pair of weight bar clamps are used to secure the free weights onto said weight bars.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.) Including single, movable, interface element following predetermined path Rotatably movable About a horizontal axis Including plural, movable, interface elements for multiple exercises User interface element Weight Barbell or dumbbell Grip-retentive handle | |