Patent ID: 6149556
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A weight lifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell, being adapted for use with a weight lifting bench, comprising:a base having a first base support and a second base support;a first front vertical support having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being rigidly mounted to said first base support wherein said first base support extends beyond said first front vertical support;a second front vertical support having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being rigidly mounted to said second base support wherein said second base support extends beyond said second front vertical support;a rear vertical support assembly having a top end and a bottom end, the top end being rigidly connected to the top end of said first front vertical support and to the top end of said second front vertical support, and the bottom end rigidly mounted to said first base support and said second base support;one or more dumbbell supports, each said dumbbell support having a front lip portion, a flat portion and a rear inclined portion, wherein said front lip portion and said flat portion have an opening cut therein to accommodate a lifter's hand when grasping the dumbbell; anda means of connecting said dumbbell supports to said first front vertical support and said second front vertical support comprising a pressure screw system, wherein said pressure screw system further comprises a pair of angled supports and a locking pin, wherein said pair of angled supports rigidly connect the bottom of one said dumbbell support to said locking pin and said locking pin is removably attached to one said front vertical support.