Dual-Handled Selectively Rotating Weight Device and Related Systems and Methods

• US 20160144219A1
• Filed: 11/24/2015
• Published: 05/26/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 11/24/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Exodus Direct
• Original Assignee: Exodus Direct
• Inventors: Koenig, Larry
• Granted Patent: US 10,029,142 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0608 Eccentric weights put into orbital motion by nutating movement of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/072 Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like , e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/075 with variable weights , e.g. weight systems with weight selecting means for bar-bells or dumb-bells
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4043 Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4049 Rotational movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0054 Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers mats or the like for absorbing shocks for jumping A63B6/00

Abstract

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a bi-bell exercise device for low-impact exercises. The bi-bell can be used in place of a kettle bell, and has two handles and a selectively rotatable weight. The bi-bell can be used in a fixed configuration, where the weight does not move relative to the handles, or a rotating configuration, where the weight is free to rotate relative to a central post.

Claims

1. A bi-bell comprising:

a. an elongate central post comprising a first post end and second post end;

b. an elongate crossbar fixedly attached to the first post end and comprising a first handle and second handle; and

c. a weight disposed adjacent to the second post end,

wherein the weight is configured to be selectively rotatable relative to the elongate central post.

2. The bi-bell of claim 1, further comprising a collar disposed about the central post.

3. The bi-bell of claim 2, further comprising a collar fastener.

4. The bi-bell of claim 2, further comprising a linkage disposed between the weight and collar.

5. The bi-bell of claim 2, wherein the weight is removable.

6. The bi-bell of claim 2, further comprising a collar stop flange disposed at the second end of the central post.

7. The bi-bell of claim 2, further comprising at least one handle.

8. A bi-bell training system for a user, comprising:

a. an elongate central post comprising a first post end and second post end;

b. an elongate crossbar fixedly attached to the first post end and comprising a first crossbar end and second crossbar end;

c. a first handle disposed at the first crossbar end;

d. a second handle disposed at the second crossbar end;

e. a rotatable collar dispose around the central post;

f. a collar flange disposed at the second central post end; and

g. a weight disposed adjacent to the second post end,

wherein the weight is configured to be selectively rotatable relative to the elongate central post by way of the rotatable collar.

9. The bi-bell training system of claim 8, further comprising a collar fastener.

10. The bi-bell training system of claim 8, wherein the weight is removable.

11. The bi-bell training system of claim 8, further comprising a collar fastener.

12. The bi-bell training system of claim 8, wherein the first handle, second handle and central post are capable of being rested on the forearm of the user.

13. The bi-bell training system of claim 8, further comprising a linkage disposed between the weight and the collar.

14. The bi-bell training system of claim 13, wherein the linkage comprises a first linkage end and a second linkage end, such that the weight can be fitted onto the linkage.

15. The bi-bell training system of claim 13, further comprising a linkage fastener.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the weight is able to rotate around the central post by way of the collar during the performance of the exercise.

18. The method of claim 14, wherein the bi-bell further comprises a collar fastener.

19. The method of claim 14, wherein the bi-bell further comprises a linkage fastener.

20. The method of claim 14, further comprising providing a fixed configuration and a rotating configuration.

16. A method of exercising, comprising:

a. providing a bi-bell comprising;

i. an elongate central post comprising a first post end and second post end;

ii. an elongate crossbar fixedly attached to the first post end and comprising a first crossbar end and second crossbar end;

iii. a first handle disposed at the first crossbar end;

iv. a second handle disposed at the second crossbar end;

v. a rotatable collar dispose around the central post;

vi. a collar flange disposed at the second central post end; and

vii. a weight disposed adjacent to the second post end; and

b. performing an exercise.