# US 2017/0282003 A1 · Adjustable Club > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0282003 A1 - Document ID: US20170282003A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/375,621 - Filed: 2016-12-12 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-04-04 - Inventors: Donald Giafardino - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170282003A1 ## CPC - A63B 21/075: with variable weights {, e.g. weight systems with weight selecting means for bar-bells or dumb-bells} - A63B 15/00: Clubs for gymnastics or the like {, e.g. for swinging exercises} - A63B 21/0607: {Plastic masses, e.g. elastomers; Masses provided with plastic coverings} - A63B 21/072: Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like {, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 2023/0411: {Squatting exercises} - A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music} - A63B 2220/80: Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor - A63B 2225/74: with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract An adjustable club for exercise and art that has an elongate handle, at least one weight and a stud. The elongate handle acts as a counterweight to the removable weights. The elements of the adjustable club may be held together by two different types of frictional fits. The adjustable club may include only the elongate handle and the stud. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An adjustable club comprising: an elongate handle, defined by a proximal end and a distal end, having an opening to a bore at the distal end, a stud, having an end cap at the distal end of the stud and a rod at the proximal end of the stud configured to engage the bore of the elongate handle; one or more weights having a centrally located bore extending between a first opening and a second opening, configured to accommodate the stud. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The adjustable club of claim 1 wherein a first weight has one or more dowels protruding from a proximal side of the first weight, wherein; a distal side of the first weight contains at least one receiving hole configured to engage one or more dowels protruding from a proximal side of a second weight, wherein; the engagement of the one or more dowel of the first weight and the one or more one receiving hole of the second weight prevent rotational movement of the first weight and the second weight. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The adjustable club of claim 2 wherein the distal end of the elongate handle has a frustoconical configuration and tapering outward in a distal direction. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The adjustable club of claim 3 wherein the elongate handle further comprises at least one receiving hole, configured to engage the at least one dowel of the weight; wherein the engagement of the at least one receiving hole of the elongate handle and the at least one dowel of the weight prevents rotational movement of the weight and the elongate handle. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The adjustable club of claim 4 wherein a proximal end of the rod engages the centrally located bore of the at least one weight and the bore of the elongate handle having a friction fit that prevents rotational movement. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The adjustable club of claim 5 wherein the bore of the elongate handle is a threaded bore and wherein the rod of the stud is configured to engage the threaded bore having a frictional fit that prevents longitudinal and rotational movement. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The adjustable club of claim 6 wherein the proximal end of the elongate handle is a counterweight wherein the counterweight and at least one weight have an equal weight such that the center of gravity is down shifted by fifty percent along a longitudinal axis of the elongate handle. ### Claim 8 The adjustable club of claim wherein the one or more weights comprise a plurality of weight where all the one or more weights have a weight equal to the counterweight so that when one of the weights is added to the elongate handle the center of gravity is down shifted by fifty percent from the handle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The adjustable club of claim of claim 6 wherein the adjustable club is manufactured from a group consisting of a metal, wood, carbon fiber and plastic. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The adjustable club of claim 7 wherein the at least one weight further comprises an internal cavity wherein the internal cavity further comprises an electronic from the group consisting of a sensor package, a speaker and light. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The adjustable club of claim 7 wherein the end cap further comprises a laser that emanates a laser beam in a distal direction. ### Claim 12 (depends on 5) The adjustable club of claim 5 wherein a proximal side of the end cap further comprises an at least one dowel configured to engage the at least one receiving hole on the distal end of the at least one weight and the at least one receiving hole on the distal end of the elongate handle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 5) The adjustable club of claim 5 wherein the end cap is made from the group consisting of rubber, plastic, and foam. ### Claim 14 (depends on 6) The adjustable club of claim 6 wherein the end cap further comprises a grip. ### Claim 15 (depends on 6) The adjustable club of claim 6 wherein the elongate handle further comprises a grip. ### Claim 16 An adjustable club comprising: an elongate handle, defined by a proximal end, a distal end, and an opening to a threaded bore at the distal end, wherein the threaded bore extends along the longitudinal axis; a stud, having an end cap at a distal end and a rod at a proximal end wherein the stud is configured to engage the threaded bore of the handle. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The adjustable club of claim 16 wherein the proximal end of the elongate handle is a counterweight. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The club of claim 16 wherein the end cap is weighted. ### Claim 19 (depends on 20) The adjustable club of claim 20 wherein the end cap further comprises an internal cavity wherein the internal cavity further comprises an electronic from the group consisting of a sensor package, a speaker and light. ### Claim 20 A method for using an adjustable club to promote skeletal alignment and muscle strength comprising: griping the proximal end of the elongate handle of the adjustable club with both hands; placing the club over one shoulder; while still griping the elongate handle, allowing the club to rest in part, on the upper back and shoulder; allowing the distal end of the adjustable club to hang distally, pulling down to the ground; maintaining a straight back and maintaining a forward titling pelvis; while maintaining this form, performing a traditional squat; repeat.