Dumbbell spotter
AssigneeDumbell Spotter, LLC
InventorRobert G Hummer, Jr.
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Abstract
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell includes side frames carrying at least one angularly adjustable dumbbell support. In one aspect, the dumbbell support is vertically adjustable on the side frames. In another aspect, the dumbbell support is mounted on a horizontal crossbar extending between and coupled to the elevation adjustable members on the side frames. The elevation adjustment members are motor or manually driven screws. In another aspect, the dumbbell support is movably mounted on the crossbar and latchable in horizontally adjustable positions along the crossbar. In another aspect, a vertically and for/aft adjustable foot rest is disposed within the support frame.
Claims29
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, the apparatus comprising:
- first and second side frames;
- an elevation adjustment mechanism carried on the first and second side frames;
- a cross-support mechanism having collars at opposite ends of the cross-support mechanism, and the collars being coupled to the elevation adjustment mechanism, the cross-support mechanism being comprised of a horizontal crossbar;
- a crossbar mounting portion for movably adjusting the dumbbell support along the crossbar;
- means for latching the crossbar mounting portion to the crossbar in a plurality of discrete positions;
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- at least one dumbbell support coupled to the cross-support mechanism for supporting a dumbbell in a plurality of different elevations and lateral positions, the dumbbell support mounted on the crossbar.
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, the apparatus comprising:
- first and second side frames;
- an elevation adjustment mechanism carried on the first and second side frames;
- a cross-support mechanism having collars at opposite ends of the cross-support mechanism, and the collars being coupled to the elevation adjustment mechanism;
- at least one dumbbell support coupled to the cross-support mechanism for supporting a dumbbell in a plurality of different elevations and lateral positions;
- the elevation adjustment mechanism comprises:
- a threaded screw supported on each of the first and second side frames;
- a rotative drive coupled to both screws for bi-directionally rotating both screws;
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- the cross-support mechanism coupled to each of the screws for elevational movement.
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, the apparatus comprising:
- first and second side frames;
- a horizontal crossbar extending between the first and second side frames;
- a cross bar support mechanism operatively connected to said crossbar and providing elevational adjustment for the cross bar relative to the first and second side frames;
- a pair of dumbbell supports movably mounted on the crossbar;
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- a latch on each dumbbell support for releasably latching each dumbbell support in a horizontally adjustable position along the crossbar.
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, the apparatus comprising:
- first and second side frames;
- a horizontal crossbar extending between the first and second side frames;
- a pair of dumbbell supports movably mounted on the crossbar;
- a crossbar mounting portion carried on each dumbbell support and movable along the crossbar;
- an angularly adjustable, pivotal portion coupled to the crossbar mounting portion, for receiving and supporting a dumbbell;
- a dumbbell receiver carried on the pivotal portion;
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- means for locking the dumbbell receiver in one of a plurality of angular positions with respect to the crossbar mounting portion.
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, the apparatus comprising:
- first and second side frames;
- a crossbar extending horizontally between the first and second side frames;
- elevation adjustment means carried on the first and second side frames and coupled to the crossbar for moving and supporting the crossbar in a plurality of different elevations;
- at least one dumbbell support coupled to the crossbar for supporting a dumbbell;
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- a foot rest disposed within the first and second side frames, the foot rest comprising a support frame providing vertical and fore/aft adjustable positioning of a foot support member.
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, the apparatus comprising:
- first and second side frames;
- a horizontal cross-support mechanism extending between the first and second side frames;
- a cross bar support mechanism operatively connected to said crossbar and providing vertical adjustment for the cross bar relative to the first and second side frames;
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- a pair of dumbbell supports laterally movably mounted on the cross-support mechanism, the dumbbell supports being profiled as platforms, allowing a user to grasp a handle of the dumbbell for lifting.
A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, the apparatus comprising:
- first and second side frames;
- a pair of dumbbell supports operatively coupled to the first and second side frames, the dumbbell supports being profiled as platforms, allowing a user to grasp a handle of the dumbbell for lifting, the dumbbell supports being both laterally and vertically movable relative to the first and second side frames;
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- a horizontal cross-support mechanism extending between the first and second side frames, the cross-support mechanism being vertically movable relative to the first and second side frames, and the pair of dumbbell supports laterally movably mounted on the cross-support mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.