Adjustable dumbbell methods and apparatus
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1. A method of facilitating weight adjustment on an exercise dumbbell, comprising the steps of:
- providing a handle assembly having a first plate, a second plate, a handle interconnected between the first plate and the second plate, a first bar projecting outward from the first plate in a first direction away from the handle, and a second bar projecting outward from the second plate in a second, opposite direction away from the handle;
providing a first weight that is configured to be secured in place between the first plate and a distal end of the first bar with the first bar occupying a downwardly opening slot in the first weight;
providing a second weight that is configured to be secured in place between the second plate and a distal end of the second bar with the second bar occupying a downwardly opening slot in the second weight;
providing a base having an upwardly facing support surface configured to support the handle assembly in a desired handle orientation with each said plate having a lower edge resting in a stable orientation on the support surface, and having a discrete portion configured to support each said weight independent of the handle assembly and in a desired weight orientation with each said slot opening downward; and
requiring each said weight to be lifted upward from the bass for movement between the handle assembly and the discrete portion of the base.
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Abstract
An exercise dumbbell includes a handle and weights that are selectively latched to opposite ends of the handle. A base is provided to support the handle and the weights when not in use.
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1. A method of facilitating weight adjustment on an exercise dumbbell, comprising the steps of:
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providing a handle assembly having a first plate, a second plate, a handle interconnected between the first plate and the second plate, a first bar projecting outward from the first plate in a first direction away from the handle, and a second bar projecting outward from the second plate in a second, opposite direction away from the handle;
providing a first weight that is configured to be secured in place between the first plate and a distal end of the first bar with the first bar occupying a downwardly opening slot in the first weight;
providing a second weight that is configured to be secured in place between the second plate and a distal end of the second bar with the second bar occupying a downwardly opening slot in the second weight;
providing a base having an upwardly facing support surface configured to support the handle assembly in a desired handle orientation with each said plate having a lower edge resting in a stable orientation on the support surface, and having a discrete portion configured to support each said weight independent of the handle assembly and in a desired weight orientation with each said slot opening downward; and
requiring each said weight to be lifted upward from the bass for movement between the handle assembly and the discrete portion of the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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