Quick lock kettlebell handle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new handle for adapting kettlebell weights and for new modes of lifting weights.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An adjustable kettlebell handle comprising a handle portion, an upper body, a lower body, and a quick release locking mechanism, the handle and upper body having complementary surfaces to enable rotation and locking of the handle relative to the dumbbell at numerous positions, and where the quick release locking mechanism can tightly hold a dumbbell without slippage or other movement and is recessed into the body of the handle in the locked position. 
     
     
         2 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle is attached to the upper body at one point. 
     
     
         3 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle is attached to the upper body at two points. 
     
     
         4 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle is attached to the upper body at more than two points. 
     
     
         5 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle is disposed with a triangular shape. 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle is disposed with a parabolic shape. 
     
     
         7 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle is disposed with an inverse parabolic shape. 
     
     
         8 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle and upper body rotate and lock relative to one another using ridges and valleys. 
     
     
         9 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle and upper body rotate and lock relative to one another using complementary concave and convex curved surfaces. 
     
     
         10 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the handle and upper body rotate and lock relative to one another using complementary ball and socket surfaces. 
     
     
         11 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the quick release locking mechanism may be comprised of a tightening nut and base plate where the nut may be either below the base plate or above it. 
     
     
         12 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the quick release locking mechanism may be comprised of a tightening nut and a hinged latch where the nut may be either below the hinged latch or above it. 
     
     
         13 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 1  wherein the quick release locking mechanism may be comprised of a cam-lock mechanism employing two hinged latches where the outer latch may be tightened around the inner latch. 
     
     
         14 . An adjustable kettlebell handle comprising a handle portion, an upper body, a lower body, and a quick release locking mechanism, the handle and upper body having complementary surfaces to enable rotation and locking of the handle relative to the dumbbell at numerous positions, and where the quick release locking mechanism can tightly hold a dumbbell using a bar grip without slippage or other movement and is recessed into the body of the handle in the locked position. 
     
     
         15 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 14  wherein the bar grip inserts may be smooth and may be tightened around dumbbells, barbells or pull-up bars of various sizes. 
     
     
         16 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 14  wherein the bar grip inserts may be rough and may be tightened around dumbbells, barbells or pull-up bars of various sizes. 
     
     
         17 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 14  wherein the bar grip inserts may be made from plastic and may be tightened around dumbbells, barbells or pull-up bars of various sizes. 
     
     
         18 . The adjustable kettlebell handle of  claim 14  wherein the bar grip inserts may be made from rubber and may be tightened around dumbbells, barbells or pull-up bars of various sizes. 
     
     
         19 . A method of using an adjustable kettlebell handle comprising releasing the quick release locking mechanism, inserting a dumbbell into the quick release locking mechanism, locking the quick release locking mechanism around the dumbbell, adjusting the orientation of the of handle and upper body in relation to the lower body and dumbbell, lifting the kettlebell handle and dumbbell in an exercise motion. 
     
     
         20 . A method of making an adjustable kettlebell handle comprised of machining aluminum. 
     
     
         21 . A method of making an adjustable kettlebell handle comprised of casting aluminum and stainless steel. 
     
     
         22 . A method of making an adjustable kettlebell handle from composite materials.