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US 7,731,631 B2Granted
Weightlifting apparatus
OwnerConstantine Dean Paul Colliasinventor
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Abstract
A weightlifting apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart support columns which carry a pair of spaced-apart self-spotter bars. The self-spotter bars extend from the columns such that the height and optionally the angle can be adjusted. The self-spotter bars are positioned to hold a weight bar at a safe height should the user drop the weight during an exercise.
Claims18
A weightlifting apparatus, comprising:
- (a) at least two spaced-apart upwardly extending front support columns, at least two spaced-apart upwardly extending intermediate support columns, and at least two upwardly extending spaced apart rear support columns;
- (b) at least two spaced-apart self-spotter bars each having a first end and a second end, each of said self-spotter bars being adjustably attached to one of said front columns at their first end and to one of said intermediate columns at their second end, wherein said first end of each self-spotter bar is disposed at a first height relative to a horizontal reference plane and said second end of each self-spotter bar is disposed at a second height relative to said horizontal reference plane, said first height being greater than said second height;
- (c) wherein said self-spotter bars collectively define a work space for accommodating an individual performing an exercise with a weight bar positioned adjacent said second end of said self-spotter bars, wherein each of said self-spotter bars has a length sufficient to extend underneath the position of the weight bar during said exercise;
- (d) a pair of spaced-apart horizontal beams, wherein said spaced-apart rear columns are attached to said intermediate columns by said horizontal beams;
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- (e) an adjustable weight bar support, wherein said adjustable weight bar support is slidably positioned within said intermediate column for being adjusted in the vertical direction.
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A weightlifting apparatus, comprising:
- (a) a pair of spaced-apart front columns;
- (b) a pair of spaced-apart intermediate columns;
- (c) a pair of spaced-apart self-spotter bars each extending between one of said front columns and one of said intermediate columns, wherein each of said self-spotter bars has a first end positioned at a first height relative to said front column, and a second end positioned at a second height relative to said intermediate column, wherein said first and second heights are independently adjustable;
- (d) a pair of spaced-apart rear columns and a pair of spaced-apart horizontal beams, wherein said spaced-apart rear columns are attached to said intermediate columns by said horizontal beams;
- (e) wherein each of said front and intermediate columns includes a pair of spaced-apart, vertically extending mounting plates, each having an array of holes formed therethrough;
- (f) wherein each of said first and second ends of said self-spotter bars includes an opening therethrough, and
- (g) wherein said first and second ends of said self-spotter bars are attached to said front and intermediate columns by pins extending through said holes and said openings.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.