Dumbbell buddy

Abstract

The invention is an external apparatus for the addition of weight(s) to dumbbells and barbells. The external apparatus allows micro-incremental loading between 1.25 to 3.75 pounds on all types of dumbbells and barbells. The device is able to improve trainer and the trainee's ability to break plateaus and to maintain consistent weight progression. The use of this device promotes and stimulates the muscle growth of the user while training. The main advantage of the present invention that women get the significant benefit from this piece of equipment, however, men and women of all body types would benefit greatly from this device.

Claims

1. An external weight attachment device for use with a conventional weight device having weight mounted adjacent at the opposed ends of the handle of said weight device, said handle including a plurality of weight plates on said weight device, said add-on device comprising: a band member having an inner and outer surface ; a plurality of lead platelets;

2. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said band member is made from elastic material.

3. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said band member is circular in shape.

4. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said band member has non-slip surface.

5. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said lead platelets are mounted on the elastic band.

6. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said lead platelets are non-removable from the elastic band.

7. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said band member is mounted on said weight plates of said opposite ends of said handle of said weight device.

8. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said weight device is hand-held dumbbell.

9. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said band weighs about one and one-half pounds.

10. The external weight attachment device of claim 1, wherein said band has an inner perimeter sized to permit a standard-sized to mount on said weight plates of said opposite ends of said handle of said weight device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing in which:

[0018] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the weight enhancing device of the present invention for a weight device wherein weight plate located on a handle.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the side view of the present invention that is assembled with lead platelets.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings that illustrate the embodiments of the present invention. Other embodiments are possible and modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the following detailed description is not meant to limit the invention. Rather the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0021] A dumbbell is simple equipment used in weight training in various gym and health centers. It is often a single piece of metal or other heavy material that the user could hold in their hand. Some nicer models, however, have had variables weights just like a barbell. The dumbbell's weight while the lifting provides resistance, helping the user to build muscle in the upper body through repeated motions.

[0022] The basic idea of this invention is to have adding of external weight in the form of pieces or units, but which can be easily separated into parts, one of which is the add-on weight. For example, one band could add 1.25 pound, two bands could add 2.5 pounds and so on. Then, one could select any weight between 1.25 and 3.75 pounds, simply by attaching one or more bands to the dumbbell or barbells.

[0023] There is shown in FIG. 1 the external weight enhancing device for the dumbbell or barbells including a circular elastic band 1, attachment means for increasing the weight 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, outer surface 8 and inner surface 9 of the circular band on the dumbbell or barbells. Further referring to the FIG. 2 the external weight enhancing device for the dumbbell or barbells is attached to the dumbbell 10 having a pair of weight plates 11, a central handle 12, and two ends 13 and 14 of the central handle 12.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 2, the external weight enhancing device for the dumbbell or barbells in accordance with the present invention is shown comprising a circular elastic band 1, which is assembled with the weight plates 11 of the dumbbell 10 having a central handle 12, and two ends 13 and 14 of the central handle 12.

[0025] An external weight attachment device is depicted in FIG. 1, the device includes a circular elastic band (preferably from about 1.25 inches wide and ⅛- 3/16 inches in thickness) with attachment means for increasing weight of the dumbbell or barbells 10, are lead platelets 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, that are attached outer surface 8 of the circular elastic band 1 and non-removable from the outer surface 8. The circular elastic band is 1-2 inches wide and thickness is ⅛- 3/16. In non-stretched position, the circumference of the circular elastic band 1 is 8-10 inches and in stretched position the circumference is equal to 15-20 inches for accommodation with dumbbell or barbell. The weight of the circular elastic band 1 is 2-5 oz.

[0026] As further depicted in FIG. 1, there are six attachment means as lead platelets with a thin protective layer made from rubber are attached to the top portion of the each circular elastic band 08 and the weight of each lead platelet is 3 oz. The attachment means 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; as lead platelets are non-removable from the circular elastic band; finally the total weight of the device is 1.25-3.75 pounds.

[0027] An important feature of this invention is available in another version wherein the length of circular elastic band is 14-20 inch and could be able to stretch around 26-30 inches to accommodate dumbbells having sized 27-31 inches in circumference.

[0028] The use of dumbbells in this way is effective only in combination with band and stabilization of lead platelets. The main advantage of the Elastic weighted band is eliminating the training injury that could occurred when loading progressions are higher than the user's strength ability, due to limited weight increments of dumbbells.

[0029] Incorporating this device with all fitness equipment is much cheaper than purchasing dumbbells and weight plates to maintain proper incremental loads. Additionally, the provision of the external weight attachment device is that it is significant beneficial to women and men with all body types. The external weight attachment device helps to promote and stimulate muscle growth while training muscle groups safely.

[0030] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0031] Plural instances may be provided for components, operations or structures described herein as a single instance. Finally, boundaries between various components are somewhat arbitrary, and particular operations are illustrated in the context of specific illustrative configurations. Other allocations of functionality are envisioned and may fall within the scope of the inventive subject matter. In general, structures and functionality presented as separate components in the exemplary configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or component. Similarly, structures and functionality presented as a single component may be implemented as separate components. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the inventive subject matter.