Patent ID: 9375626
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: A47B,A63B,F16M

Claim Text:
1. A weight tree for storing weight plates, the weight tree comprising: a supporting foundation, adapted to stabilize the weight tree on a surface; a center shaft coupled with the supporting foundation, the center shaft vertically projecting from the supporting foundation and defining a central axis; a first weight storage element coupled with the center shaft and adapted to rotate with or about the center shaft, the first weight storage element including a first plurality of rigid and straight pegs outwardly extending therefrom, radially from the central axis, and adapted to accommodate at least one weight plate, wherein the first weight storage element is adapted to support at least forty-five pounds of weight plates to be slidably mounted on each rigid and straight peg, and wherein the first plurality of pegs outwardly extend from the first weight storage element at an upward angle; a plurality of protective stops, a first protective stop coupled proximate to a proximal end of a respective peg of the first plurality of pegs, the first protective stop sized to restrict inward movement of the weight plate along the respective peg prior to the weight plate reaching the center shaft; and a brake to reduce speed of rotation of the first weight storage element.