Weight lifting apparatus
OwnerEdward K. Hettick, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
A barbell weight lifting apparatus comprising a plurality of spaced weights in two locations on a stand, a bar, and a weight receiving box on each end of the bar adapted to enclose the spaced weights on the stand when the bar is not in use, a manually operated weight selection scale on each box, and a movable member associated with each scale to automatically attach to each box the selected weights.
Claims20
A barbell weight lifting apparatus comprising a lifting bar attached to at least one box having an open side for the passage of weights therethrough, a plurality of plate-like weights housed in said box, selective means connected to said box to releasably secure a selected number of weights to said box, the remaining nonselected weights passing through said open side when said lifting bar and box are lifted.
A barbell weight lifting apparatus comprising a bar having a weight containing box at each end thereof, a barbell receiving stand, and a plurality of identical plate-like weights, said receiving stand having two spaced storage members for storing a plurality of said weights standing on edge, said weight containing box having a plurality of spaced receptacles each having an open side to pass one of said weights therethrough, and a weight selection indicator on said box cooperating with means to attach the selected weights to said box.
A barbell weight lifting apparatus comprising a bar having a weight containing box at each end thereof, a barbell receiving stand, and a plurality of identical plate-like weights each having an identically positioned notch in the parimeter thereof, said receiving stand having two spaced storage members for storing a plurality of said weights standing on edge and arranged in spaced aligned, said weight containing box having an open side and having spaced receptacles to receive said spaced weights therein as said box is moved downwardly over said plurality of stored weights, a sliding weight selection indicator on said box, and a sliding coil spring attached to said indicator and adapted to slide with a close tolerance through said notches.
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