Weight-Accommodating Apparatus

Abstract

A weight-accommodating apparatus and method for easily exchanging weights. In use, the apparatus includes a handle, and a first cylindrical member having a first end and a second end, the first end being rigidly connected to the handle and the second end configured to receive one or more weights, the one or more weights being of a geometry that defines a centrally located hole. Additional apparatuses and methods are also presented.

1 . A kettlebell apparatus, comprising:
 a removable handle;   a first cylindrical member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is affixed at an angle of ninety (90) degrees to the removable handle, and the second end is configured to receive one or more weights,
 wherein the first cylindrical member is configured to receive the one or more weights of different diameter sizes, including a diameter of an Olympic size weight and a diameter of a standard weight, 
 wherein the first end of the first cylindrical member includes at least one of: a snap, a screw base, a magnet, a wire, or a bolt, and 
 wherein the removable handle is separate from the first cylindrical member; 
   a removable protuberance affixed to the first cylindrical member, wherein the removable protuberance extends outwardly from the first cylindrical member; and   a collar secured to the second end to hold the one or more weights in place;   wherein the removable handle is removably affixed to the first end of the first cylindrical member by at least one of: the snap, the screw base, the magnet, the wire, or the bolt;   wherein the one or more weights are positioned such that a plane of the one or more weights matches the geometric plane of the handle.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The kettlebell apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a second cylindrical member. 
     
     
         4 . The kettlebell apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the first cylindrical member is slidably insertable into the second cylindrical member. 
     
     
         5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . (canceled) 
     
     
         8 . The kettlebell apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle forms a closed shape that is affixed to the first cylindrical member. 
     
     
         9 . The kettlebell apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle forms an open shape that is affixed to the first cylindrical member. 
     
     
         10 . (canceled) 
     
     
         11 . The kettlebell apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the removable handle is affixed to the first end of the cylindrical member by the screw base. 
     
     
         12 . The kettlebell apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a geometric plane of the removable handle forms the ninety (90) degree angle with a centerline of the first cylindrical member.