Patent Application
20240366994
The present disclosure relates to a multi-purpose weight bar for carrying out various weight based exercises utilizing a single bar assembly. By way of a non-limiting example the bar may be used for chest and shoulder presses as well as upper back pull exercises.
Currently, those interested in a broad range of weight based exercises and particularly those interested in working out the chest, shoulders or upper back effectively would likely need to employ a number of different weight bars having varying shapes and sizes. Among the types of bars employed are standard (straight) bars, cambered bars, curl bars, and Swiss bars, otherwise known as football bars to name a few. Each of these bars are largely designed for exercising certain muscle groups or at least are not designed in a manner to effectively exercise a variety of muscle groups. Further, it can be both expensive and time consuming to utilize multiple types of bars during a workout.
Thus, there is a need for a multi-purpose weight bar assembly capable of effective use for a variety of weight lifting exercises. The weight bar assembly is formed from a high strength steel or aluminum alloy, for example, capable of supporting weight loads of up to about 500 lbs.
Among the key features of the present invention is a bar body including spaced apart legs and under one embodiment having an offset central portion forming an open area wide enough to allow for the weights extending from opposite ends of the bar to be positioned lower than the user's chest. Another key feature includes one or more selectively adjustable handles transversely disposed between the spaced apart beams. By moving the handle from a relatively perpendicular position to one or more angled positions, different weight lifting exercises can be carried out, as will be described in more detail below. Another advantage to having adjustable handles is the opportunity to position them in a manner to limit muscle strains during a workout session.
Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
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Attached over the ringlets are coupling members 84. The coupling members may include a rotatable link 86 having a yolk 88 defined by first and second legs 90, 90A having holes 92 extending therethrough. The yolk opening is sized to receive the ringlet such that a pin 94 can be inserted through the holes 92. The coupling members also include a panel 96 sized to fit within the recess 48 of a weight bar segment to facilitate attachment and limit lateral movement therein. Disposed along each panel is a spring loaded latch 98. The latch may have many different configurations so long as it can release sufficiently to move the handle assembly to a preferred location along the weight bar. For example, the latch 98 may have a knob 100 disposed over a shaft 102 and a spring 104 contained within the knob. Under this embodiment, one end of the shaft is attached to the panel and the other end is captured within the knob with the central portion of the shaft extending through an elongated slot 50. As the knob is pulled up on the shaft away from the panel, the shaft is exposed so that it can be moved along an elongated slot 50. Once the shaft is in the desired location, the knob is released to spring back toward the panel so that the smaller end 106 of the knob seats within a notch 52 to lock the handle to the weight bar. Employing the handle assemblies described herein, a person using the weight bar can selectively position a plurality of handles in the desired positions to carry out a number of different exercises directed to different muscle groups using a single weight bar assembly. As can be seen with reference to
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/464,569, filed on May 6, 2023. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63464569 | May 2023 | US |
