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Flexible handle for a dumbbell weight

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-10-29
SPAINHOWER CRAIG ALLAN
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a flexible handle for a dumbbell weight that allows for easy adjustment and customization for different exercise movements. The handle has a strap with two sections, a spacer rod, and a handle rod pocket. The strap is attached to the dumbbell bar using the spacer pocket, and the second section of the strap is attached to the first section using the handle rod pocket. This allows for easy adjustment of the handle by moving the first section of the strap and pulling the second section upward through the strap area. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a comfortable and customizable handle for dumbbells, allowing for a variety of exercise movements.

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The rigidity of these devices limits the uses and portability of the weights as well as adding additional weight to the full unit.
These large rigid connecting handles are bulky and heavy, which increases the amount of strength required to safely support the weights.
These bulky handles also require complex clamps to safely attach them to the exercise weights.
These clamps and other such fixtures can become loose, which may cause injury or damage.

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[0014]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0015]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a flexible handle for a dumbbell weight that may include a strap having a first section and a second section. A first end of the strap may attach to a second end of the strap. A spacer rod may be placed within a spacer pocket created by the attachment of the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap within the first section of the strap. A second strap may attach to the second section of the strap. A handle rod may be placed within a handle rod pocket between the second strap and the strap.

[0016]As is illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, a flexible handle 1...

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Abstract

A flexible handle for a dumbbell weight may include a strap having a first section and a second section. A first end of the strap may attach to a second end of the strap. A spacer rod may be placed within a spacer pocket created by the attachment of the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap within the first section of the strap. A second strap may attach to the second section of the strap. A handle rod may be placed within a handle rod pocket between the second strap and the strap.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to weights and, more particularly, to a flexible handle for a dumbbell weight.[0002]Currently, there are only rigid mechanical attachments available. The rigidity of these devices limits the uses and portability of the weights as well as adding additional weight to the full unit. These large rigid connecting handles are bulky and heavy, which increases the amount of strength required to safely support the weights. These bulky handles also require complex clamps to safely attach them to the exercise weights. These clamps and other such fixtures can become loose, which may cause injury or damage.[0003]As can be seen, there is a need for a flexible handle for a dumbbell weight that may provide for an improved grip in a vertical position above the center of gravity of the weight and may allow for a greater range of exercises using the weight.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]In one aspect of the present invention, a flexible han...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/00A63B23/12A63B21/072
CPCA63B21/1469A63B23/1281A63B21/0726A63B21/072A63B21/4035
Inventor SPAINHOWER, CRAIG ALLAN
Owner SPAINHOWER CRAIG ALLAN