Patent Publication Number: US-2023158356-A1

Title: Attachable entertainment accessory for dumbbell

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates primarily to exercise equipments such as a dumbbell and/or kettlebell, and more particularly it relates to an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached onto the dumbbell and/or kettlebell, wherein the attachable entertainment accessory is attached to the dumbbell and/or kettlebell in order to assist a user in a plurality of exercises by providing some entertainment via a mini game incorporated in the attachable entertainment accessory. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, physical activity is essential to keep the body moving. Though, a great number of people find exercising a hassle due to the inconvenience and dull nature of repeatedly doing the same action. Exercising can be tedious and boring due to the repetitive nature of doing the same action on loop. For example, a conventional dumbbell or kettlebell is used either individually or in pairs, with one in each hand for lifting weights, which can be repetitive as a person need to repeatedly move it in a uniform motion to work out a specific set of muscles. 
     The conventional dumbbell is provided with a handle and multiple weight plates mounted onto two opposite ends of the handle along a long axial direction of the handle. Another conventional dumbbell is provided with a handle and two weight portions integrally formed on two opposite ends of the handle. Although the conventional dumbbells serve the purpose of weightlifting by providing various features and designs, they do not apparently describe about any entertainment accessory to provide an enjoyable and pleasurable way of exercising, nor are they specifically tailored towards providing any means to experience exciting and amusing way of weightlifting. 
     The conventional dumbbells are mainly focused on providing a plurality of weights or weight discs. Whereas, the present invention discloses about an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached onto the dumbbell which incorporates a mini game to assist a user in dull repetitive exercising movements. The unique characteristics and features of the present invention are therefore, unrepresented within the prior arts. 
     The aforesaid conventional arts encounter various drawbacks and do not provide any means of entertaining to assist the user during exercise. Hence, there is a significant need and void in the market to invent an attachable entertainment accessory incorporating a mini game to be attached on a dumbbell in order to provide an enjoyable and pleasurable way of exercising. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a simple yet unique attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell and/or kettlebell which addresses the needs which were not fulfilled by the conventional arts. 
     Another objective of the present invention is to provide an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell and/or kettlebell which assists a user in a plurality of exercises. 
     Still another objective of the present invention is to provide an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell and/or kettlebell which reduces the boredom caused due to repetitive nature of the plurality of exercises. 
     Still another objective of the present invention is to provide an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell and/or kettlebell which is designed to deliver an enjoyable and pleasurable way of exercising in form of a mini game. 
     Still another objective of the present invention is to provide an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell and/or kettlebell which is easily and securely placed onto the dumbbell and/or kettlebell. 
     Still another objective of the present invention is to provide an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell and/or kettlebell which is helpful in physical exercise as well as mental exercise. 
     Still another objective of the present invention is to provide an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell and/or kettlebell which is cost effective. 
     The summary is provided to introduce representative objectives of the invention in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used in any way that would limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       Other objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present embodiment when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. These figures are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention but rather illustrate certain attributes thereof. 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a perspective view of an attachable entertainment accessory to be attached on a dumbbell according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  2    illustrates a rear view of an attachable entertainment accessory according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a perspective view of an attachable entertainment accessory being attached on a dumbbell according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  4    illustrates an operational perspective view of an attachable entertainment accessory attached on a dumbbell according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     The foregoing disclosure has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description. 
     Before explaining the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments, as depicted in different figures as described above and of being practiced or carried out in a variety of ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. 
     It is to be understood that the term “comprises” and grammatical equivalents thereof are used herein to mean that other components, ingredients, steps, etc. are optionally present. For example, an article “comprising” (or “which comprises”) components A, B, and C can consist of (i.e., contain only) components A, B, and C, or can contain not only components A, B, and C but also contain one or more other components. 
     For the purposes of the description, a phrase in the form “A/B” or in the form “A and/or B” or in the form “at least one of A and B” means (A), (B), or (A and B), where A and B are variables indicating a particular object or attribute. When used, this phrase is intended to and is hereby defined as a choice of A or B or both A and B, which is similar to the phrase “and/or”. Where more than two variables are present in such a phrase, this phrase is hereby defined as including only one of the variables, any one of the variables, any combination of any of the variables, and all of the variables, for example, a phrase in the form “at least one of A, B, and C” means (A), (B), (C), (A and B), (A and C), (B and C), or (A, B and C). 
     The present invention discloses a simple yet unique attachable entertainment accessory which is attached onto an exercise equipment such as a dumbbell and/or kettlebell, in order to provide an enjoyable and amusing way of exercising to a user, wherein the attachable entertainment accessory incorporates a mini game as a method of entertainment and amusement for a plurality of exercises on the dumbbell and/or kettlebell. 
     Reference will now be made in detail to a presently preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
     According to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, a perspective view of an attachable entertainment accessory  10  is shown in  FIG.  1   . Referring now to  FIG.  1   , the attachable entertainment accessory  10  is comprising: a housing unit  1  which is formed of a transparent top part  2  and a base part  3 ; a plurality of holes or cavities  5  provided on the base part  2  which are configured to accommodate a plurality of inner pieces  6  which are loose figures freely moveable inside the housing unit  1 , wherein the plurality of holes or cavities  5  and the plurality of inner pieces  6  form a mini game inside the attachable entertainment accessory  10  of the present invention. 
     According to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, the housing unit  1  is hollow hence it is able to hold and house the plurality of inner pieces  6 . The plurality of inner pieces  6  can be provided in various shapes including, but not limited to a circle, square, star, and a triangle. Further, the plurality of holes or cavities  5  on the base part  3  are used in unison with the plurality of inner pieces  6 . The plurality of holes or cavities  5  align perfectly with the plurality of inner pieces  6 . A perimeter of the plurality of holes or cavities  5  is slightly larger than the plurality of inner pieces  6  in order to allow easy placement of the plurality of inner pieces  6  within the perimeter of the plurality of holes or cavities  5 . The plurality of holes or cavities  5  and the plurality of inner pieces  6  thereby form the mini game, wherein the plurality of inner pieces  6  freely moves around and get placed inside the plurality of holes or cavities  5  depending on the movement and position of the attachable entertainment accessory  10 . 
     According to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, a means of attaching the attachable entertainment accessory  10  onto a dumbbell  20  is shown in  FIGS.  2  &amp;  3   . Referring now to  FIG.  2   , the attachable entertainment accessory  10  is comprising: a peel-off sticker  7  which is provided at a rear surface of the attachable entertainment accessory  10 , wherein the peel-off sticker  7  reveals a glue on peeling off a non-adhesive paper as shown in  FIG.  2   . After peeling off the non-adhesive paper, the attachable entertainment accessory  10  with the rear surface facing downwards and revealing the glue is placed on a top of the dumbbell  20  as shown in  FIG.  3   . In this way, the attachable entertainment accessory  10  remains attached on the dumbbell  20 , and provides entertainment to a user. Moreover, the attachment means is not limited to the peel-off sticker  7 , and it may include a fastening method in form of a set of fastening point as protruding pieces that attach to the dumbbell. The attachment means may also include a velcro method. 
     According to abovementioned embodiments of the present invention, the user utilizes the attachable entertainment accessory  10  of the present invention by simply attaching it to the dumbbell and/or kettlebell with the help of the peel-off sticker  7  provided at the rear surface of the attachable entertainment accessory  10 . Once the attachable entertainment accessory  10  is securely attached onto the dumbbell and/or kettlebell, the attachable entertainment accessory  10  is readily to be used properly. The user is to lift the dumbbell and/or kettlebell with the attachable entertainment accessory  10  attached. When the user lifts the dumbbell and/or kettlebell, the attachable entertainment accessory  10  is to shift position due to the nature of movement when lifting dumbbell and/or kettlebell by the user. The shift in position of the dumbbell and/or kettlebell causes the plurality of inner pieces  6  to freely shift positions as well. The user is to attempt to move the dumbbell and/or kettlebell similarly to a standard exercise weights are used for, during the process, the plurality of inner pieces  6  found within the housing unit  1  is to shift positions and align with corresponding holes or cavities  5  as the part of the mini game. Ultimately, the user tries to match the freely moving inner pieces  6  with the corresponding holes or cavities  5  by making them fall into the corresponding holes or cavities  5  along with doing standard weightlifting exercise. In this way, the user enjoys his/her exercise session without being bored by playing the mini game allowed by the attachable entertainment accessory  10  of the present invention. 
     According to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, an operational perspective view of the attachable entertainment accessory  10  is shown in  FIG.  4   , wherein the attachable entertainment accessory  10  is securely attached on the dumbbell  20  and held by the user during exercise. In addition, the plurality of inner pieces  6  are shown being arranged on the respective holes or cavities  5  inside the housing unit  1  of the attachable entertainment accessory  10 . 
     The attachable entertainment accessory of the present invention is highly advantageous and entertaining over the conventional single purpose dumbbells and kettlebells. The simple and unique design of the attachable entertainment accessory allows easy placement and is highly cost effective. The mini game incorporated in the attachable entertainment accessory reduces the boredom of the exercise, but as a matter of fact, it inspires other people to do physical exercise. In this way, the present invention is helpful for both, physical exercise and mental exercise. Although, the attachable entertainment accessory of the present invention focuses on providing an enjoyable and pleasurable way of exercising, it makes the exercising task less overwhelming which is further resulted into an enhanced physical fitness and overall health and wellness. 
     With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity. 
     The invention has been explained in relation to specific embodiment. It is inferred that the foregoing description is only illustrative of the present invention and it is not intended that the invention be limited or restrictive thereto. Many other specific embodiments of the present invention will be apparent to one skilled in the art from the foregoing disclosure. All substitution, alterations and modification of the present invention which come within the scope of the following claims are to which the present invention is readily susceptible without departing from the spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention should therefore be determined not with reference to the above description but should be determined with reference to appended claims along with full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.