Adjustable Dumbbell Support Stand

Abstract

Disclosed is a dumbbell support stand having a flat base, an upstanding support stand and a dumbbell support platform. The flat base allows for placement of the stand in close proximity to a weightlifting bench for improved access to the dumbbell, while further allowing its placement under a weightlifting bench for additional stability. The dumbbell support platform comprises a first and second embodiment, the first employing two, separated receiver supports having an angled rearward portion, and the second embodiment having a singular platform positioned at a slight angle from the vertical to assist a user grasping a nearly upright dumbbell when engaging in overhead dumbbell extension exercises. In the first embodiment, the two receiver platforms employ a forward and interior raised lip to prevent a dumbbell from falling from the platform, while the open space between platforms allows the user to grasp the dumbbell handle without obstruction.

1 ) A dumbbell support stand, comprising:
 a base, a dumbbell support platform and an upstanding member therebetween;   said base having a flat forward base region.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said upstanding member further comprises a translational joint that provides height adjustment of said dumbbell support platform with respect to said base. 
     
     
         3 ) A device as in  claim 2 , wherein said translational joint further comprises:
 an inner and outer telescoping shaft of said upstanding member, said inner shaft being inserted into outer telescoping shaft;   said inner and outer telescoping shafts having a plurality of apertures vertically aligned;   a locking pin for securing said inner and outer shaft position with respect to one another, said pin sliding through aligned apertures of said inner and outer shafts.   
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said base further comprises a lateral base member and a perpendicular base member, said lateral and perpendicular members forming a T-junction that mates with said upstanding member at said lateral and perpendicular member junction, said flat forward base region extending from an opposite side of said lateral member than said perpendicular member. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said dumbbell support platform is adapted to support a horizontal dumbbell and further comprises:
 a first and second dumbbell weight receiver separated by a distance defining an open gap;   said receivers having a forward, rear, interior and exterior edge;   said receiver rear edge having a rearward inclined surface;   said receiver forward and interior edges having a raised lip.   
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 5 , wherein said receivers are supported by a horizontal cross member that attaches to said upstanding member. 
     
     
         7 ) The device of  claim 5 , wherein said receiver exterior edge comprising a flat termination. 
     
     
         8 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said dumbbell support platform is adapted to support an upstanding dumbbell and further comprises:
 a singular dumbbell end platform;   said dumbbell end platform having a forward lip and two upstanding sidewalls;   said platform being positioned at an angle with respect to the vertical.   
     
     
         9 ) A dumbbell support stand adapted to support a horizontal dumbbell, comprising:
 a base, a dumbbell support platform and an upstanding member therebetween;   said base having a flat forward base region;   said dumbbell support platform having a first and second dumbbell weight receiver separated by a distance defining an open gap;   said receivers having a forward, rear, interior and exterior edge;   said receiver rear edge having a rearward inclined surface;   said receiver forward and interior edges having a raised lip.   
     
     
         10 ) The device of  claim 9 , wherein said upstanding member further comprises a translational joint that provides height adjustment of said dumbbell support platform with respect to said base. 
     
     
         11 ) A device as in  claim 9 , wherein said translational joint further comprises:
 an inner and outer telescoping shaft of said upstanding member, said inner shaft being inserted into outer telescoping shaft;   said inner and outer telescoping shafts having a plurality of apertures vertically aligned;   a locking pin for securing said inner and outer shaft position with respect to one another, said pin sliding through aligned apertures of said inner and outer shafts.   
     
     
         12 ) The device of  claim 9 , wherein said base further comprises a lateral base member and a perpendicular base member, said lateral and perpendicular members forming a T-junction that mates with said upstanding member at said lateral and perpendicular member junction, said flat forward base region extending from an opposite side of said lateral member than said perpendicular member. 
     
     
         13 ) The device of  claim 9 , wherein said receivers are supported by a horizontal cross member that attaches to said upstanding member. 
     
     
         14 ) The device of  claim 9 , wherein said receiver exterior edge comprising a flat termination. 
     
     
         15 ) A dumbbell support stand adapted to support an upstanding dumbbell, comprising:
 a base, a dumbbell support platform and an upstanding member therebetween;   said base having a flat forward base region;   said dumbbell support platform having a singular dumbbell end platform;   said dumbbell end platform having a forward lip and two upstanding sidewalls;   said platform being positioned at an angle with respect to the vertical.   
     
     
         16 ) The device of  claim 15 , wherein said upstanding member further comprises a translational joint that provides height adjustment of said dumbbell support platform with respect to said base. 
     
     
         17 ) A device as in  claim 16 , wherein said translational joint further comprises:
 an inner and outer telescoping shaft of said upstanding member, said inner shaft being inserted into outer telescoping shaft;   said inner and outer telescoping shafts having a plurality of apertures vertically aligned;   a locking pin for securing said inner and outer shaft position with respect to one another, said pin sliding through aligned apertures of said inner and outer shafts.   
     
     
         18 ) The device of  claim 15 , wherein said base further comprises a lateral base member and a perpendicular base member, said lateral and perpendicular members forming a T-junction that mates with said upstanding member at said lateral and perpendicular member junction, said flat forward base region extending from an opposite side of said lateral member than said perpendicular member.