# US 11,992,723 B2 · Multifunctional exercise apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,992,723 B2 - Document ID: US11992723B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/406,072 - Filed: 2021-08-18 - Published: 2022-02-24 - Granted: 2024-05-28 - Earliest claimed: 2020-08-18 - Applicants: Mwalimu Triplett - Inventors: Mwalimu Triplett - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11992723B2 ## CPC - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 21/0604: {Solid masses, e.g. concrete (A63B21/0603 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/0458: {Step exercisers without moving parts (with movable steps A63B22/04)} - A63B 23/1236: {Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement} - A63B 2209/00: Characteristics of used materials - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A multifunctional exercise apparatus allows a user to perform a variety of exercises by using the multifunctional exercise apparatus as a pushup bar, a step platform, or a kettlebell. The multifunction exercise apparatus includes a base platform, a left handle, and a right handle. The base platform is used as a structure base to arrange and connect the other components together. The left handle allows the user's left hand to grasp the multifunctional exercise apparatus, while the right handle allows the user's right hand to grasp the multifunctional exercise apparatus. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A multifunctional exercise apparatus comprising: a base platform; a left handle; a right handle; a tactile coating; the base platform comprising a first platform face and a second platform face; the left handle and the right handle each comprising a first support member, a second support member, a bridge member, a handgrip, and a plurality of elongated grip features; the bridge member comprising a first bridge end and a second bridge end; the left handle and the right handle being positioned opposite to each other across the first platform face; the left handle and the right handle being oriented away from each other; the base platform being a rectangular prism; the first platform face being terminally connected to the first support member and the second support member; the first bridge end being terminally connected to the first support member, opposite the first platform face; the second bridge end being terminally connected to the second support member, opposite the first platform face; the handgrip being laterally connected around the bridge member; the handgrip being centrally positioned along the bridge member; the handgrip being a rigid annular protrusion off of the bridge member; a length of the handgrip being less than a length of the bridge member; a girth of the handgrip being greater than a girth of the bridge member; each of the plurality of elongated grip features being positioned parallel to the bridge member; the plurality of elongated grip features being evenly distributed around the bridge member; each of the plurality of elongated grip features being laterally connected to the handgrip; and the base platform, the left handle, and the right handle being enclosed by the tactile coating; and wherein in a top view of the multifunctional exercise apparatus, an entirety of the rectangular prism is oriented between the left handle and the right handle. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one flat grip feature; the at one least flat grip feature being mounted onto the second platform face; and the at least one flat grip feature being made of rubber. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: the handgrip of the left handle and the handgrip of the right handle being positioned parallel to each other; and the handgrip of the left handle and the handgrip of the right handle being positioned parallel to the base platform. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a first offset distance being between the first bridge end of the left handle and the first bridge end of the right handle; a second offset distance being between the second bridge end of the left handle and the second bridge end of the right handle; the left handle and the right handle being positioned opposite to each other across a platform width of the base platform; the first offset distance and the second offset distance being equal to each other; and the first offset distance and the second offset distance being greater than the platform width. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a first stabilization wing; a second stabilization wing; the first stabilization wing being peripherally connected to the base platform, adjacent to the first support member of the left handle and the first support member of the right handle; the second stabilization wing being peripherally connected to the base platform, adjacent to the second support member of the left handle and the second support member of the right handle; and a width of the first stabilizing wing and a width of the second stabilizing wing being coextensive to a platform width of the base platform. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base platform, the left handle, and the right handle are made of a weighted material. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein the weighted material is cast iron. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tactile coating is made of a material selected from a group consisting of: vinyl and rubber. ### Claim 9 A multifunctional exercise apparatus comprising: a base platform; a left handle; a right handle; a tactile coating; the base platform comprising a first platform face and a second platform face; the left handle and the right handle each comprising a first support member, a second support member, a bridge member, a handgrip, and a plurality of elongated grip features; the bridge member comprising a first bridge end and a second bridge end; the left handle and the right handle being positioned opposite to each other across the first platform face; the left handle and the right handle being oriented away from each other; the base platform being a rectangular prism; the first platform face being terminally connected to the first support member and the second support member; the first bridge end being terminally connected to the first support member, opposite the first platform face; the second bridge end being terminally connected to the second support member, opposite the first platform face; the handgrip being laterally connected around the bridge member; the handgrip being centrally positioned along the bridge member; the handgrip being a rigid annular protrusion off of the bridge member; a length of the handgrip being less than a length of the bridge member; a girth of the handgrip being greater than a girth of the bridge member; a first offset distance being between the first bridge end of the left handle and the first bridge end of the right handle; a second offset distance being between the second bridge end of the left handle and the second bridge end of the right handle; the left handle and the right handle being positioned opposite to each other across a platform width of the base platform; the first offset distance and the second offset distance being equal to each other; and the first offset distance and the second offset distance being greater than the platform width; wherein in a top view of the multifunctional exercise apparatus, an entirety of the rectangular prism is oriented between the left and right handles; each of the plurality of elongated grip features being positioned parallel to the bridge member; the plurality of elongated grip features being evenly distributed around the bridge member; each of the plurality of elongated grip features being laterally connected to the handgrip; and the base platform, the left handle, and the right handle being enclosed by the tactile coating. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 9 further comprising: at least one flat grip feature; the at one least flat grip feature being mounted onto the second platform face; and the at least one flat grip feature being made of rubber. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 9 further comprising: the handgrip of the left handle and the handgrip of the right handle being positioned parallel to each other; and the handgrip of the left handle and the handgrip of the right handle being positioned parallel to the base platform. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 9 further comprising: a first stabilization wing; a second stabilization wing; the first stabilization wing being peripherally connected to the base platform, adjacent to the first support member of the left handle and the first support member of the right handle; the second stabilization wing being peripherally connected to the base platform, adjacent to the second support member of the left handle and the second support member of the right handle; and a width of the first stabilizing wing and a width of the second stabilizing wing being coextensive to the platform width. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the base platform, the left handle, and the right handle are made of a weighted material, and wherein the weighted material is cast iron. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the tactile coating is made of a material selected from a group consisting of: vinyl and rubber. ### Claim 15 A multifunctional exercise apparatus comprising: a base platform; a left handle; a right handle; a tactile coating; the base platform comprising a first platform face and a second platform face; the left handle and the right handle each comprising a first support member, a second support member, a bridge member, a handgrip, and a plurality of elongated grip features; the bridge member comprising a first bridge end and a second bridge end; the left handle and the right handle being positioned opposite to each other across the first platform face; the left handle and the right handle being oriented away from each other; the base platform being a rectangular prism; the first platform face being terminally connected to the first support member and the second support member; the first bridge end being terminally connected to the first support member, opposite the first platform face; the second bridge end being terminally connected to the second support member, opposite the first platform face; the handgrip being laterally connected around the bridge member; the handgrip being centrally positioned along the bridge member; the handgrip being a rigid annular protrusion off of the bridge member; a length of the handgrip being less than a length of the bridge member; a girth of the handgrip being greater than a girth of the bridge member; a first offset distance being between the first bridge end of the left handle and the first bridge end of the right handle; a second offset distance being between the second bridge end of the left handle and the second bridge end of the right handle; the left handle and the right handle being positioned opposite to each other across a platform width of the base platform; the first offset distance and the second offset distance being equal to each other; the first offset distance and the second offset distance being greater than the platform width; wherein in a top view of the multifunctional exercise apparatus, an entirety of the rectangular prism is oriented between the left and right handles; the handgrip of the left handle and the handgrip of the right handle being positioned parallel to each other; the handgrip of the left handle and the handgrip of the right handle being positioned parallel to the base platform; each of the plurality of elongated grip features being positioned parallel to the bridge member; the plurality of elongated grip features being evenly distributed around the bridge member; each of the plurality of elongated grip features being laterally connected to the handgrip; and the base platform, the left handle, and the right handle being enclosed by the tactile coating. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 15 further comprising: at least one flat grip feature; the at one least flat grip feature being mounted onto the second platform face; and the at least one flat grip feature being made of rubber. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 15 further comprising: a first stabilization wing; a second stabilization wing; the first stabilization wing being peripherally connected to the base platform, adjacent to the first support member of the left handle and the first support member of the right handle; the second stabilization wing being peripherally connected to the base platform, adjacent to the second support member of the left handle and the second support member of the right handle; and a width of the first stabilizing wing and a width of the second stabilizing wing being coextensive to the platform width. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The multifunctional exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 15 further comprising: the base platform, the left handle, and the right handle being made of a weighted material; the weighted material being cast iron; and the tactile coating being made of a material selected from a group consisting of: vinyl and rubber.