Fine weight-adjustment device for free-weight fitness equipment
US10252098B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72412
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The disclosure provides a device for fine weight adjustment of a host apparatus. The host apparatus can be a free weight or similar having a bar with a bar diameter. The device can have an annular or disc-shaped body. The annular body can have an inner disc perimeter defining a central aperture having a diameter substantially similar to the bar diameter of the host apparatus. The annular body can also have a slot extending through the annular body from an outer perimeter to the central aperture defining a first disc end and a second disc end separated by a slot width. The annular body can be formed of a material having an elasticity sufficient to allow axial flexibility that returns the annular body to its original shape after being deformed to fit around the bar of the host apparatus.
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