Adjustable Apparatus for Addition of Weights to Dumbbells

Abstract

An adjustable apparatus for the addition of weight(s) to dumbbells. The adjustable apparatus works in a group of four apparati employing strategically arranged straps which loop around the additional weights and the weighted mass on the end of each of a pair of dumbbells. The straps of each apparati pass through a disc. The disc can serve to fasten additional weight to a dumbbell end and/or to retain smaller increments of weight within it.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Adjustable Apparatuses for Addition of Weights to Dumbbells containing a semi-rigged disc or pouch like component designed to provide an anchoring spot for strap like apparati, weight in itself, and/or a pouch for insertion of smaller incremental weights for use with dumbbells. 
     
     
         2 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the semi-rigged disc or pouch like component is preferably, but not limited to circular (4-9″ diameter), oval, rectangular, square, hexagonal, octagonal, or of related shape and constructed of heavy duty cloths and textiles, rubber, other elastomers, mesh, steel, or other metals. 
     
     
         3 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the semi-rigged disc or pouch like component contains an opening/pouch sealed off by some form of fastener and/or protective flap and thus making the pouch able to house weighted implements preferably, but not limited to between 0.1 and 10 pounds. 
     
     
         4 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein the semi-rigged disc or pouch like component is composed of preferably, but not limited to 2-8 layers and anchors 2-12 strap like apparati. 
     
     
         5 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the pouch/disc employs an adapter or recessed portion to accommodate various end caps/bolts found in commercial and homemade dumbbells and used to hold weight plates on each dumbbell end and ensure a better fit for the inventions. 
     
     
         6 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 4 , wherein the strap like apparati (preferably, but not limited to 0.5-5 in in width, 1-7 ft in length) are made preferably from, but not limited to various textiles or elastics and form multiple loops closed via various fasteners such as hook and loop, stitching, buckles, clasps, and/or snaps and made adjustable via their elasticity or cinching rings for adjustable tightening. 
     
     
         7 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the strap like apparati may be protected via tubular or tube oriented webbing or other textiles or elastomers that slide over them. 
     
     
         8 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the strap like apparati employ an anti-skid material to allow for a easier installation of the inventions and more stable fitting during use and any dropping of dumbbells employing said inventions. 
     
     
         9 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the strap like apparati are anchored in a strategic paired slot design preferably in forms that are, but not limited to, square, circular, hexagonal, or octagonal in arrangement. 
     
     
         10 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the disc/pouch anchors its own associated weight, added incremental weights attached to it, and/or additional weighted implements such as weight plates between itself and a dumbbell end. 
     
     
         11 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein additional strap like apparati are employed perpendicular to the other straps and tightened in a toroidal manner so as to provide a more secure fit. 
     
     
         12 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the invention as a whole can be designed as a one size fits all products so as to preferably fit most any dumbbell between 5 and 200 pounds (although not limited to this range) or in multiple sizes to allow more specific fits of different versions of the invention on smaller ranges of dumbbell sizes. 
     
     
         13 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the various versions of the invention can lead to any desired small progression in dumbbell weight or the addition of significant amounts of weight to a dumbbell, such as up to, but not limited to, 100 pounds. 
     
     
         14 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the strap like apparati are non-elastic and are installed by placing the disc with straps protruding through it is placed on top of the dumbbell end with any additional weights to be attached to it stack on top. With straps tightened by pulling them through their respective cinching rings and pulled tight in a strategic arrangement and often employing the addition of an additional cinch strap oriented perpendicular to the other strap apparati around the dumbbell end is cinched around the dumbbell end in a toroidal manner. 
     
     
         15 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the strap like apparati are elastic and are installed by holding the disc/pouch with four loops dangling below over an end of a dumbbell stood on end and criss crossing parallel loops such that one loops inside of the other and the crossed pair of loops is then stretched down over the dumbbell end and/or any added weight plates/implements with step repeated for any additional pairs of loops and often employing the addition of an additional cinch strap oriented perpendicular to the other strap apparati around the dumbbell end is cinched around the dumbbell end in a toroidal manner. 
     
     
         16 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein any of the components are streamlined, made to stow inside of each other or in close formation with one another for transport and between use. 
     
     
         17 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein any form of textile, strap, elastomer, or other adjustable device is used to “cap” additional weight to a dumbbell end via capping free weighted implements or containing them within inherently or via addition. 
     
     
         18 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein any form of thin non-skid material is provided along with the apparatus to lie between each added weight plate to minimize movement of added weight during use. 
     
     
         19 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein metal or other similar rigid material and/or a hemming process is employed on the ends of webbing or tubular webbing section to better allow sliding of one tubular piece within another. 
     
     
         20 . The dumbbell apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus compliments components of existing dumbbells designed to “receive” a capping-like component such as the apparatus. That is, that dumbbell manufacturers would create dumbbells with embedded cinching rings or anchors to which the aforementioned apparatus of some similar embodiment could be fastened. Such collaborative designs are claimed by this patent's assignee/inventor.