Easy to assemble/disassemble adjustable monetary coin-weighted dumbbell

Abstract

This invention is an easily assembled and disassembled exercise dumbbell that derives the majority of its adjustable weight from the addition of monetary coins. The number of coins used determines the weight of the dumbbell, thereby making possible very small incremental increases in the dumbbell's effective total weight. The weight of the dumbbell's handle assembly can be multiplied up to nine times in its heaviest dumbbell configuration. Additional weight may be achieved with the use of small metal slugs. Due to the use of a specialized screw head, the dumbbell can be assembled and disassembled with only the use of a coin (no standard screwdriver is necessary). With all coins removed, this dumbbell makes an excellent lightweight travelling companion.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An easily assembled and disassembled exercise dumbbell that derives the majority of its adjustable weight from the addition of monetary coins, the number of coins used determining the weight of the dumbbell. 
     
     
         2 . According to  claim 1 , a dumbbell handle consisting of a column of monetary coins stabilized by longitudinal tie rods, tie rod nuts, and end flanges. 
     
     
         3 . According to  claim 1 , a coin holder(s) that contains a number of pockets in which monetary coins are placed to provide weight for the dumbbell end or “bell,” and that is attached securely to the handle flange by appropriate screws. 
     
     
         4 . According to  claim 1 , a coin holder in which, in addition to the coins, removable metal slugs can be inserted into smaller pockets to provide additional weight. 
     
     
         5 . According to  claim 1 , an inner cover that attaches to the inner side of the coin holder to retain, as needed, the coins and slugs in the coin holder. 
     
     
         6 . According to  claim 1 , an outer cover (to retain, as needed, the coins and slugs in the coin holder) that is clamped against the outer side of the coin holder by appropriate screws which pass through both the outer cover and the coin holder to fasten securely in the handle flange. 
     
     
         7 . According to  claim 1 , a medallion/coin (to retain, as needed, the coins in the coin holder) held in place in the outer cover by the head of appropriate screws which pass through both the outer cover and the coin holder to fasten securely in the handle flange. 
     
     
         8 . According to  claim 1 , a screw with a head slotted to accommodate the use of a coin to satisfactorily drive the screws; the slot being of appropriate width and lower surface configuration so as to conform to the thickness and circumferential curve of the selected coin. 
     
     
         9 . According to  claim 1 , any variation of design that still maintains the integrity of this invention.