Adjustable hand weight assembly

Abstract

An adjustable hand weight assembly includes a base weight and a removable add-on weight. The base weight has opposing major surfaces. The major surfaces define a respective front and back of the base weight. A handle is formed with the base weight for lifting the weight assembly. The base weight defines an open, recessed weight cell formed with the front. The add-on weight is received and releasably held within the cell of the base weight.

1 . An adjustable hand weight assembly, comprising: 
 a base weight having opposing major surfaces, the major surfaces defining a respective front and back of said base weight;    a handle formed with said base weight;    said base weight defining an open, recessed weight cell formed with said front, and adapted for receiving and holding a separate add-on weight; and    means for releasably securing the add-on weight within the cell of said base weight.    
   
   
       2 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said base weight is generally disk-shaped.  
   
   
       3 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said base weight weighs between 2.5 and 20 lbs.  
   
   
       4 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 1 , and comprising opposing hand grips formed with respective opposite side edges of said base weight.  
   
   
       5 . An adjustable hand weight assembly, comprising: 
 a base weight having opposing major surfaces, the major surfaces defining a respective front and back of said base weight;    a handle formed with said base weight;    said base weight defining an open, recessed weight cell formed with said front;    a removable add-on weight received and held within the cell of said base weight; and    means for releasably securing said add-on weight within the cell of said base weight.    
   
   
       6 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein said add-on weight comprises a generally annular inner periphery forming a central through-bore, and at least one hand opening to facilitate gripping.  
   
   
       7 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 6 , wherein said add-on weight further comprises a locking tab extending radially inward at said inner periphery.  
   
   
       8 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 7 , wherein said base weight comprises a mounting track located within said weight cell and designed to receive the locking tab of said add-on weight.  
   
   
       9 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 8 , wherein said mounting track comprises a notch through which said locking tab passes upon application of said add-on weight to said base weight, such that after application, said add-on weight is rotated into said mounting track to secure said add-on weight to said base weight.  
   
   
       10 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 9 , wherein said base weight comprises a spring-loaded detent located within said weight cell and adapted for entering a complementary hole formed with said add-on weight, whereby said add-on weight and said base weight are releasably locked together upon mating alignment of said detent and hole.  
   
   
       11 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein said add-on weight weighs between 2.5 and 10.0 lbs.  
   
   
       12 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein said add-on weight resides entirely within said weight cell, and does not project outwardly from either one of the front and back of said base weight.  
   
   
       13 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein said base weight is generally disk-shaped.  
   
   
       14 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein said base weight weighs between 2.5 and 20 lbs.  
   
   
       15 . An adjustable hand weight assembly according to  claim 5 , and comprising opposing hand grips formed with respective opposite side edges of said base weight.  
   
   
       16 . In combination with a portable carrying case, an adjustable hand weight assembly adapted for storage and transport inside said carrying case, said hand weight assembly comprising: 
 a base weight having an opposing front and back;    handle formed with said base weight;    said base weight defining an open, recessed weight cell formed with said front;    a removable add-on weight received and held within the cell of said base weight; and    means for releasably securing said add-on weight within the cell of said base weight.    
   
   
       17 . A combination according to  claim 16 , wherein said carrying case comprises divided compartments for separately storing said base weight and said add-on weight.  
   
   
       18 . A combination according to  claim 16 , wherein said carrying case comprises at least one wheel and a handle.  
   
   
       19 . A combination according to  claim 16 , wherein said carrying case comprises rigid top and bottom halves cooperating to enclose said weight assembly therein during storage and transport.  
   
   
       20 . A combination according to  claim 19 , wherein the top half of said carrying case defines a generally flat and textured top surface designed to support the weight of a user.