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WO2013014414A1
WO2013014414A1 PCT/GB2012/000623 GB2012000623W WO2013014414A1 WO 2013014414 A1 WO2013014414 A1 WO 2013014414A1 GB 2012000623 W GB2012000623 W GB 2012000623W WO 2013014414 A1 WO2013014414 A1 WO 2013014414A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A63B21/0724—Bar-bells; Hand bars
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A63B21/0726—Dumb bells, i.e. with a central bar to be held by a single hand, and with weights at the ends
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A63B21/0728—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle with means for fixing weights on bars, i.e. fixing olympic discs or bumper plates on bar-bells or dumb-bells
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A63B21/075—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle with variable weights, e.g. weight systems with weight selecting means for bar-bells or dumb-bells
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4033—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
    • A63B21/4035—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms for operation by hand

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  • the present invention relates to exercise apparatus, more specifically, those for weight training.
  • Weight training normally utilises the force of gravity to oppose the force generated by the muscles - normally, weighted barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells are lifted and moved by the user in different ways to achieve different effects on a range of muscle groups.
  • a barbell is a single bar with weighted plates on either end that users grip with both hands.
  • a dumbbell is a smaller bar with weighted plates on either end that users grip with a single hand, usually with one dumbbell in each hand.
  • a kettlebell is a spherical weight with a single handle.
  • Stopping between exercises to find the correct equipment is an inconvenience for the user that can significantly slow down an exercise routine. Purchasing so many types of equipment is expensive for both individuals and weight training centres. Furthermore, it is inconvenient to store all of the necessary components, which take up a great deal of space. It would therefore be beneficial to have a single piece of exercise equipment that can be used for all weight training exercises, rather than using several different pieces of equipment.
  • CN2827448 to Zhou discloses a combined apparatus with a segmented rod. When all three rod segments are connected, weights may be added to either end and the apparatus may be used as a barbell. When the middle segment is removed, weights may be added to either end of each of the two outer segments and each outer segment used as a dumbbell.
  • the apparatus requires assembly between uses for different exercises, so it also slows down the exercise routine.
  • the points at which the three segments connect to one another could be structurally weak and may fall apart when weights are added. If the user is holding the barbell and weights above the head or in an awkward position when it falls apart, this could lead to serious injury.
  • the invention seeks to provide a solution to this problem.
  • a need has arisen for an exercise apparatus that can used in place of barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells that is provided as a single piece with no assembly required. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide such an apparatus.
  • a multiple exercise apparatus to receive weights comprising: a first, shoulder-width horizontal bar; two vertical bars extending from the first horizontal bar at least a handbreadth apart; a second horizontal bar joining the two vertical bars; a third vertical bar extending from the second horizontal bar and comprising a thread.
  • the apparatus By holding the first horizontal bar with both hands, the apparatus may be used as a barbell. By holding the first horizontal bar with one hand, the apparatus may be used as a dumbbell or a kettlebell.
  • An advantage of the present invention is that it allows the user to engage in exercises normally requiring barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells using a single piece of equipment.
  • a further advantage is that the apparatus is provided in a single piece with no assembly required, speeding up the exercise routine and ensuring that it cannot fall apart and cause injury.
  • Figure one shows a front view of a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • a multiple exercise apparatus to receive weights comprising: a first, shoulder-width horizontal bar 101; two vertical bars 102 extending from the first horizontal bar 101 at least a handbreadth apart; a second horizontal bar 103 joining the two vertical bars 102; a third vertical bar 104 extending from the second horizontal bar 1 3 and comprising a thread.
  • the first horizontal bar 101 may comprise grips for holding.
  • the grips may be knurled sections of the horizontal bar itself. Alternatively, it may be a material suitable to provide grip, such as rubber, added to the horizontal bar or any other method of providing grip known in the art.
  • the apparatus is preferably formed of stainless steel, though any suitably strong, rigid material known in the art may be used.
  • the apparatus may be provided with a weight 105 welded or otherwise permanently affixed to the third vertical bar 104. Alternatively, it may be provided without a permanently affixed weight, allowing the user to add their own weights to the third vertical bar 104 to be secured by an exercise bar nut.
  • the exercise bar nut is ideally a standard nut used on exercise bars such as barbells and dumbbells. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
  • the apparatus is provided without a permanently affixed weight, the user takes their existing weighted plates, or plates optionally provided with the apparatus, and adds the desired plated to the third vertical bar 104, securing them with the exercise bar nut.
  • the apparatus By holding the first horizontal bar 101 with both hands, the apparatus may be used as a barbell.
  • the apparatus By holding the first horizontal bar 101 with one hand, the apparatus may be used as a dumbbell or a kettlebell.

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Abstract

A multiple exercise apparatus to receive weights, comprising: a first, shoulder-width horizontal bar; two vertical bars extending from the first horizontal bar at least a handbreadth apart; a second horizontal bar joining the two vertical bars; a third vertical bar extending from the second horizontal bar and comprising a thread. The user takes their existing weighted plates, or plates optionally provided with the apparatus, and adds the desired plated to the third vertical bar, securing them with the exercise bar nut. By holding the first horizontal bar with both hands, the apparatus may be used as a barbell. By holding the first horizontal bar with one hand, the apparatus may be used as a dumbbell or a kettlebell.

Description

A Multiple Exercise Apparatus to Receive Weights
The present invention relates to exercise apparatus, more specifically, those for weight training.
Many people engage in weight training, to build strength and increase overall fitness. Weight training normally utilises the force of gravity to oppose the force generated by the muscles - normally, weighted barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells are lifted and moved by the user in different ways to achieve different effects on a range of muscle groups.
Clearly, this requires specific equipment to enable different movements and target different muscle groups. Generally, a combination of barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells is used to achieve this. A barbell is a single bar with weighted plates on either end that users grip with both hands. A dumbbell is a smaller bar with weighted plates on either end that users grip with a single hand, usually with one dumbbell in each hand. A kettlebell is a spherical weight with a single handle.
Stopping between exercises to find the correct equipment is an inconvenience for the user that can significantly slow down an exercise routine. Purchasing so many types of equipment is expensive for both individuals and weight training centres. Furthermore, it is inconvenient to store all of the necessary components, which take up a great deal of space. It would therefore be beneficial to have a single piece of exercise equipment that can be used for all weight training exercises, rather than using several different pieces of equipment.
Combined barbells and dumbbells are known in the art. CN2827448 to Zhou discloses a combined apparatus with a segmented rod. When all three rod segments are connected, weights may be added to either end and the apparatus may be used as a barbell. When the middle segment is removed, weights may be added to either end of each of the two outer segments and each outer segment used as a dumbbell. However, whilst this is more convenient than using separate barbells and dumbbells, the apparatus requires assembly between uses for different exercises, so it also slows down the exercise routine.
Furthermore, the points at which the three segments connect to one another could be structurally weak and may fall apart when weights are added. If the user is holding the barbell and weights above the head or in an awkward position when it falls apart, this could lead to serious injury.
The invention seeks to provide a solution to this problem.
It can be seen by the forgoing that a need has arisen for an exercise apparatus that can used in place of barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells that is provided as a single piece with no assembly required. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide such an apparatus. To this end, disclosed is a multiple exercise apparatus to receive weights, comprising: a first, shoulder-width horizontal bar; two vertical bars extending from the first horizontal bar at least a handbreadth apart; a second horizontal bar joining the two vertical bars; a third vertical bar extending from the second horizontal bar and comprising a thread.
The user simply takes their existing weighted plates, or plates optionally provided with the apparatus, and adds the desired plated to the third vertical bar, securing them with the exercise bar nut. By holding the first horizontal bar with both hands, the apparatus may be used as a barbell. By holding the first horizontal bar with one hand, the apparatus may be used as a dumbbell or a kettlebell.
An advantage of the present invention is that it allows the user to engage in exercises normally requiring barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells using a single piece of equipment. A further advantage is that the apparatus is provided in a single piece with no assembly required, speeding up the exercise routine and ensuring that it cannot fall apart and cause injury.
Brief Description of the Several Views of the Drawing
The invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings, in which:
Figure one shows a front view of a preferred embodiment of the invention.
Figure two shows a preferred embodiment of the invention with added weights. Detailed Description of an Embodiment
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, shown in figures 1 and 2 in which like numerals refer to like components, a multiple exercise apparatus to receive weights is disclosed, comprising: a first, shoulder-width horizontal bar 101; two vertical bars 102 extending from the first horizontal bar 101 at least a handbreadth apart; a second horizontal bar 103 joining the two vertical bars 102; a third vertical bar 104 extending from the second horizontal bar 1 3 and comprising a thread.
The first horizontal bar 101 may comprise grips for holding. The grips may be knurled sections of the horizontal bar itself. Alternatively, it may be a material suitable to provide grip, such as rubber, added to the horizontal bar or any other method of providing grip known in the art.
The apparatus is preferably formed of stainless steel, though any suitably strong, rigid material known in the art may be used.
The apparatus may be provided with a weight 105 welded or otherwise permanently affixed to the third vertical bar 104. Alternatively, it may be provided without a permanently affixed weight, allowing the user to add their own weights to the third vertical bar 104 to be secured by an exercise bar nut.
The exercise bar nut is ideally a standard nut used on exercise bars such as barbells and dumbbells. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
If the apparatus is provided without a permanently affixed weight, the user takes their existing weighted plates, or plates optionally provided with the apparatus, and adds the desired plated to the third vertical bar 104, securing them with the exercise bar nut. By holding the first horizontal bar 101 with both hands, the apparatus may be used as a barbell. By holding the first horizontal bar 101 with one hand, the apparatus may be used as a dumbbell or a kettlebell.
Further modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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1. An exercise apparatus comprising a holding bar for a user to hold, a weight bar to which weight is added and an extension structure between the holding and weight bars, the extension structure being adapted to enable a user to hold the first bar either with both hands like a barbell or with one hand like a dumbbell or kettlebell.
2. An exercise apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the extension structure comprises two extension bars and a joining bar, each of the two extension bars extending from the holding bar and being spaced from the other extension bar by at least a hand- width of the user, the joining bar joining the two extension bars and the weight bar extending from the joining bar.
3. An exercise apparatus according to claim 2 wherein, in use, the holding bar is generally horizontal, the extension bars are generally vertical, the joining bar is generally horizontal and the weight bar is generally vertical.
4. An exercise apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 3 wherein the holding bar is approximately as long as the shoulder-width of the user.
5. An exercise apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the weight bar is provided with a mechanism for securing added weights.
6. An exercise apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the mechanism comprises a thread on the weight bar and a nut which is screwed on to the threaded part of the weight bar.
7. An exercise apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the weight bar has weight permanently affixed.
8. An exercise apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the weight is welded to the weight bar.
9. An exercise apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the holding bar is provided with grips.
10. An exercise apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the grips comprise sections of the holding bar that have been knurled.
11. An exercise apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the grips comprise rubber.
12. An exercise apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein one or more of the bars is or are made from stainless steel.
13. An exercise apparatus according to any preceding claim comprising a single, assembled piece.
14. An exercise apparatus substantially as herein described with reference to figures 1 and 2 of the drawings.
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