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US 2002/0002106 A1Published application
Adjustable weight exercise methods and apparatus
OwnerMark A. Krullinventor
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Abstract
An exercise dumbbell includes a handle and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship relative thereto. At least one latch is movable into and out of engagement with desired weight plates to prevent movement of the engaged weight plates in a first direction, and thereby secure same relative to the handle. At least one catch is connected to the at least one latch and operable in a second, discrete direction to encourage the latch to remain engaged with the weight plates.
Claims3
A method of adjusting resistance to exercise, comprising the steps of:
- providing a handle assembly with weight supports and with a handle with defines a longitudinal axis;
- providing weights sized and configured to be supported by the weight supports;
- and
- providing a selector rod having first and second end portions sized and configured to engage the weights, and an intermediate portion which is radially offset from the end portions.
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A method of adjusting resistance to exercise, comprising the steps of:
- providing a handle assembly with weight supports and with a handle with defines a longitudinal axis;
- providing weights sized and configured to be supported by the weight supports;
- and
- providing a selector rod having a first portion which is movable along the axis and rotatable relative to the handle, and a second portion which is sized and configure to engage the weights and movable along the first portion in a direction perpendicular to the axis.
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An exercise dumbbell, comprising:
- a handle that defines a longitudinal axis;
- weight supports mounted on opposite ends of the handle;
- weights sized and configured to be supported by respective weight supports;
- and
- a selecting means for selecting any combination of at least two of the weights at one end of the handle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.