Squat rack weightlifting bar protection system

Abstract

A flexible cover configured to fit over a J-hook weight bar support comprising a first tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end, a second tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end, and a length of flexible material connecting the first tubular sleeve open end to the second tubular sleeve open end. The first tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a vertical portion of the J-hook weight bar support, the second tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a horizontal portion of the J-hook weight bar support such that the length of flexible material sits on an inside surface of the J-hook weight bar support, and the length of flexible material is abrasion resistant.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A flexible cover configured to fit over a J-hook weight bar support comprising:
 a first tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end;   a second tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end; and   a length of flexible material connecting the first tubular sleeve open end to the second tubular sleeve open end;   wherein the first tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a vertical portion of the J-hook weight bar support;   wherein the second tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a horizontal portion of the J-hook weight bar support such that the length of flexible material sits on an inside surface of the J-hook weight bar support; and   wherein the length of flexible material is abrasion resistant.   
     
     
         2 . The flexible cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a securing mechanism configured to hold the flexible cover in place on the J-hook weight bar support. 
     
     
         3 . The flexible cover of  claim 2 , wherein the securing mechanism is comprised of an elastic material at the first tubular sleeve open end. 
     
     
         4 . The flexible cover of  claim 2 , wherein the securing mechanism is comprised of an elastic material at the second tubular sleeve open end. 
     
     
         5 . The flexible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the length of material is comprised of an aramid fiber. 
     
     
         6 . The flexible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first tubular sleeve comprises at least one cutout configured to allow a post through the first tubular sleeve. 
     
     
         7 . A flexible cover configured to fit over a J-hook weight bar support comprising:
 a first tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end;   a second tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end;   a length of flexible material connecting the first tubular sleeve open end to the second tubular sleeve open end; and   a base cover coupled to a bottom surface of the second tubular sleeve and extending downwardly from the second tubular sleeve;   wherein the first tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a vertical portion of the J-hook weight bar support;
 wherein the second tubular sleeve is configured to fit over the horizontal portion of the J-hook weight bar support such that the length of flexible material sits on an inside surface of the J-hook weight bar support; and 
 wherein the length of flexible material is abrasion resistant. 
   
     
     
         8 . The protective cover of  claim 7 , the base cover further comprising a securing mechanism configured to tighten the base cover against an upper portion of a squat stand post. 
     
     
         9 . The protective sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein the securing mechanism is a drawstring. 
     
     
         10 . The protective sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein the securing mechanism is an elastic band. 
     
     
         11 . The protective sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein the securing mechanism is within a tubular band around a bottom periphery of the base cover. 
     
     
         12 . The protective sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein the flexible cover further comprises a second layer of padded material attached to the first tubular sleeve and second tubular sleeve such that the second layer of padded material sits on an inside surface of the J-hook weight bar support. 
     
     
         13 . The protective sleeve of  claim 12 , wherein the second layer is comprised of an abrasion-resistant material. 
     
     
         14 . The protective sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein the securing mechanism is a strap configured to fit through at least one loop attached vertically to the base cover, wherein the strap comprises a first end configured to couple to a second end, and wherein the strap comprises an adjustment mechanism for tightening or loosening the strap. 
     
     
         15 . A protective sleeve system, comprising:
 a squat stand comprising a J-hook weight bar support on top of a vertical upright; and   a flexible cover configured to fit over the J-hook weight bar support comprising:
 a first tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end; 
 a second tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end; 
 a length of flexible material connecting the first tubular sleeve open end to the second tubular sleeve open end; 
 wherein the first tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a vertical portion of the J-hook weight bar support; 
 wherein the second tubular sleeve is configured to fit over the horizontal portion of the J-hook weight bar support such that the length of flexible material sits on an inside surface of the J-hook weight bar support; and 
 wherein the length of flexible material is abrasion resistant; and 
   a base cover extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the second tubular sleeve, wherein the base cover comprises a securing mechanism.   
     
     
         16 . The protective sleeve of  claim 15 , wherein the securing mechanism is a drawstring. 
     
     
         17 . The protective sleeve of  claim 15 , wherein the securing mechanism is within a tubular band around a bottom periphery of the base cover. 
     
     
         18 . The protective sleeve of  claim 15 , wherein the upper cover comprises a second layer of padded material attached to a portion of the upper cover where a barbell makes contact with the protective sleeve. 
     
     
         19 . The protective sleeve of  claim 18 , wherein the second layer is comprised of an abrasion-resistant material. 
     
     
         20 . The protective sleeve of  claim 15 , wherein the securing mechanism is a strap configured to fit through at least one loop attached vertically to the base cover, wherein the strap comprises a first end configured to couple to a second end, and wherein the strap comprises an adjustment mechanism for tightening or loosening the strap.