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Weightlifting apparatus
Assignee: SHUK STEPHEN A
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Filing: 1982-03-01
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Granted: 1984-07-24
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Expires: 2002-03-01
Abstract
Abstract Weightlifting apparatus, especially for performing curling exercises, includes a rectangularly shaped frame having weights mounted on opposite extremities thereof. Gripping handles are secured to and disposed within a pair of spaced apart rings which are rotatably mounted within the frame. A cable trained around and interconnecting the rings synchronizes the rotation of the handles. A spring interconnecting the rings applies a biasing force resisting rotation of the handles.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/023; A63B21/0004; A63B21/06; A63B21/072; A63B21/0724; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/154; A63B23/00; A63B2023/003; A63B21/04; A63B21/0407; A63B21/0421; A63B21/055; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
Weightlifting apparatus, comprising: an elongate frame having the opposite extremities thereof adapted to have weights mounted thereon; a pair of spaced apart rings; means for rotatably mounting said rings on said frame and intermediate said opposite extremities of said frame; a pair of handles deposed within and respectively fixedly secured to said rings for rotation with the latter; and means for synchronizing the rotation of said rings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
Weightlifting apparatus, comprising: an elongate frame having the opposite extremities thereof adapted to have weights mounted thereon; a pair of spaced apart rings; means for rotatably mounting said rings on said frame and intermediate said opposite extremities of said frame; a pair of handles deposed within and respectively fixedly secured to said rings for rotation with the latter; and means for synchronizing the rotation of said rings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said frame includes a pair of longitudinally extending, spaced apart frame members and said rings are disposed between said frame members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said mounting means includes a plurality of roller bearings mounted on said frame members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said frame includes: a pair of transversely extending frame members respectively secured to opposite extremities of said longitudinally extending frame members, and a pair of coaxial rods respectively secured to and extending longitudinally beyond said transversely extending frame members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein frame members are each of U-shaped cross section defining channels and at least portions of said rings are disposed within said channels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said mounting means includes a plurality of roller bearings mounted essentially within said channels and engaging the outer periphery of said rings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said synchronizing means includes a flexible elongate member trained around portions of the peripheries of said rings and secured to at least one of said rings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein each of said rings includes a circumferential groove in the outer periphery thereof and said flexible elongate member is disposed within said groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1, including means for biasing each of said rings against rotation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said biasing means includes a spring interconnecting said rings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, including means for adjusting the width of the grip on said handle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
Weightlifting apparatus, comprising: a frame including means adapted for mounting weights on said frame; a pair of spaced apart handle means; means for rotatably mounting said handle means on said frame; and means interconnecting said handle means for synchronizing the rotation of said handle means, said handle means each including a ring member and said synchronizing including an elongate flexible element trained around the peripheries of the ring members and secured to at least one of the ring members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
Weightlifting apparatus, comprising: a frame including means adapted for mounting weights on said frame; a pair of spaced apart handle means; means for rotatably mounting said handle means on said frame; and means interconnecting said handle means for synchronizing the rotation of said handle means, said handle means each including a ring member and said synchronizing including an elongate flexible element trained around the peripheries of the ring members and secured to at least one of the ring members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
Exercise apparatus, comprising; a pair of handles adapted to be respectively gripped by the hands of a user; means for mounting said handles for rotational movement, said mounting means including a pair of spaced apart rings on said frame, and said handles being respectively disposed within said rings; means for synchronizing the rotational movement of said handles relative to each other, said synchronizing means including a flexible line connected between said rings, said handles being secured to said rings, said mounting means including means for rotatably mounting said rings on said frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
92 words
Exercise apparatus, comprising; a pair of handles adapted to be respectively gripped by the hands of a user; means for mounting said handles for rotational movement, said mounting means including a pair of spaced apart rings on said frame, and said handles being respectively disposed within said rings; means for synchronizing the rotational movement of said handles relative to each other, said synchronizing means including a flexible line connected between said rings, said handles being secured to said rings, said mounting means including means for rotatably mounting said rings on said frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exercise apparatus of claim 13, wherein said line is trained about the perimeter of each of said rings.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
71 words
Exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame having opposite lateral extremities and adapted to be displaced in unison by a user; means for resisting the displacement of said frame; a pair of space apart rings; means for rotatably mounting said rings on said frame intermediate said opposite lateral extremities a pair of handles respectively secured to and disposed within said rings; and, means interconnecting said rings for synchronizing the rotation of said rings.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
71 words
Exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame having opposite lateral extremities and adapted to be displaced in unison by a user; means for resisting the displacement of said frame; a pair of space apart rings; means for rotatably mounting said rings on said frame intermediate said opposite lateral extremities a pair of handles respectively secured to and disposed within said rings; and, means interconnecting said rings for synchronizing the rotation of said rings.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said frame includes a pair of longitudinally extending, spaced apart frame members and said rings are disposed between said frame members.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said mounting means includes a plurality of roller bearings mounted on said frame members.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said frame includes: a pair of tranversely extending frame members respectively secured to opposite extremities of said longitudinally extending frame members, and a pair of coaxial rods respectively secured to and extending longitudinally beyond said transversely extending frame members.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said frame member are each of U-shaped cross section defining channels and at least portions of said rings are disposed within said channels.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 19, wherein said mounting means includes a plurality of roller bearings mounted essentially within said channels and engaging the outer periphery of said rings.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said synchronizing means includes a flexible elongate member trained around portions of the peripheries of said rings and secured to at least one of said rings.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 21, wherein each of said rings includes a circumferential groove in the outer periphery thereof and said flexible elongate member is disposed within said groove.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 15, including means for equally biasing each of said rings against rotation.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 23, wherein said biasing means includes a spring interconnecting said rings.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 15, including means for adjusting the width of the grip on said handle.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
60 words
Weightlifting apparatus, comprising: a frame; means for resisting the displacement of said frame in at least one direction; a pair of rotatable handles adapted to the gripped by a user for applying displacement force to said frame; means for rotatably mounting said handles on said frame; and means for synchronizing the rotation of said handles in opposite directions of rotation.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
60 words
Weightlifting apparatus, comprising: a frame; means for resisting the displacement of said frame in at least one direction; a pair of rotatable handles adapted to the gripped by a user for applying displacement force to said frame; means for rotatably mounting said handles on said frame; and means for synchronizing the rotation of said handles in opposite directions of rotation.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
28 words
The weightlifting apparatus of claim 26, wherein said mounting means includes a pair of rings and said synchronizing means includes a flexible line drivingly interconnected between said rings.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The weightlifting apparatus of claim 27, wherein said line includes first and second criscrossing sections disposed between said rings.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The weightlifting apparatus of claim 26, including means carried on said frame for equally biasing said handles against rotation.
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