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Dumbbell Supporting Device

a technology for supporting devices and dumbbells, which is applied in the field of dumbbell supporting devices, can solve the problems of affecting the performance affecting the exercise efficiency of the exercise equipment, so as to ensure the safety of raising the dumbbells, eliminate the need for unnecessary lifting, and improve the effect of exercise efficiency

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-20
CHAULK MARK EDWARD
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[0007] The dumbbell supporting device solve the problems of the prior art by positioning dumbbells ready for use before any one of a plurality of different exercises is performed by the user. The device may utilize a worm gear driven lift mechanism to safely raise the dumbbells from ground level to the user's desired starting position for the exercise they are performing. The device eliminates the need for unnecessary lifting, making for a safer and more efficient workout.
[0008] The present invention is designed to cater to the fitness world. It is specifically intended to assist people who use dumbbells to achieve their fitness goals. This machine is able to accommodate a wide variety of styles and levels of fitness. It is able to support weights of up to 350 pounds per side. It will raise the dumbbells to a usable height in a safe and efficient manner, thereby eliminating the present problems caused by manually bringing heavy dumbbells into the starting position for several exercises.

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Second, while seated, the user has to reach down and lift the dumbbells up to their knees, which places an abnormal amount of strain on the users lower back.
Third, the user must lift the dumbbells from their knees to shoulder heights, which risks injury to the lower back and shoulder.
In these three steps, whether the user is doing a bench press, shoulder press, incline or decline press, they risk injury due to unnatural motions.

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[0036] Referring to the accompanying Figures there is illustrated a dumbbell supporting device generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The device 10 is particularly suited for supporting dumbbells 11 thereon in a desirable position prior to a user performing exercises. Typical dumbbells 11 supported on the device comprise a handle which is suitably sized for gripping in a user's hand and which spans between a pair of weighted members mounted at opposing ends of the handle.

[0037] The device includes a frame 12 comprising two uprights 14 which are vertically oriented parallel to one another and spaced part in a lateral direction. Each upright comprises an elongate hollow tube having a square cross section.

[0038] A base member 16 is provided at the bottom end of each upright 14 which is larger in a horizontal dimension than the upright for supporting the uprights in their vertical orientation. Each base member 16 spans in the lateral direction only outwardly from the uprights so...

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A dumbbell supporting device comprises a cradle for supporting a dumbbell therein and a frame adjustably supporting the cradle thereon at a selected one of various heights above the ground. A worm gear driven lift mechanism safely raises the dumbbells from ground level to the user's desired starting position for the exercise they are performing. The device eliminates the need for unnecessary lifting, making for a safer and more efficient workout.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 793,651, filed Apr. 21, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a device for supporting dumbbells thereon for conveniently placing the dumbbells in relation to a user performing exercises, and more particularly the invention relates to a device for placing the dumbbells at a selected height. The device includes a lifting mechanism using a worm gear to provide a safer and more effective way of placing the dumbbells. BACKGROUND [0003] Users of dumbbells currently have to use three steps in their workout routine just for preparation purposes. For example, in performing presses, the dumbbells must first be removed from their housing racks, and then transported to the weight bench. Second, while seated, the user has to reach down and lift the dumbbells up to their knees, which places an abnormal amount of strain on the users lower back. Third, the user...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/16
CPCA63B21/0726A63B2225/093A63B21/078
Inventor CHAULK, MARK EDWARD
Owner CHAULK MARK EDWARD
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