Patent ID: 7794373
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A dumbbell base for an adjustable dumbbell selectively including at least one weight, the adjustable dumbbell further including a handle defining a longitudinal axis, a selector for selectively coupling the at least one weight to the handle by rotating the selector about the longitudinal axis, and a locking mechanism for restricting movement of the selector, the dumbbell base comprising: a body defining at least one portion for receipt of the at least one weight; and a first member configured to selectively engage the adjustable dumbbell, wherein: when the first member is engaged with the adjustable dumbbell, the adjustable dumbbell is coupled to the dumbbell base and a user is unable to readily remove the adjustable dumbbell from the dumbbell base; when the first member is not engaged with the adjustable dumbbell, the adjustable dumbbell is not coupled to the dumbbell base and the user may readily remove the adjustable dumbbell from the dumbbell base; and the adjustable dumbbell is selectively engaged with, and disengaged from, the first member by rotating the selector about the longitudinal axis.