Weight-Adding Apparatus

Abstract

One embodiment of a weight-adding apparatus including a frame ( 100 ) with a shelf or shelves ( 122, 128 ) onto which predetermined weights approximating the size and shape of bricks, pavers, and the like ( 504, 504 ′) may be removably placed and stacked between parietals ( 102, 104 ). The frame ( 100 ) may have a hole, hook, or a plurality of holes ( 110, 110 ′) and/or hooks to removably attach the frame to a bar, pipe, rod, etc. ( 502 ). In addition, when removably attached to a bar, pipe, rod, etc. ( 502 ), and in use for exercise, the placement of the shelves ( 122, 128 ) in relation to the parietals ( 102, 104 ) and hole(s) ( 110, 110 ′) and/or hook(s) is such that the frame ( 100 ) maintains an even distribution of weight such that its center of gravity ( 146, 246 ) may maintain a position to orient the bottom of the frame towards the ground.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A weight-adding apparatus, comprising:
 (a) a frame having a first and a second parietal opposite the first parietal,   (b) a shelf in-between said first and second parietals wherein predetermined weights may be placed,   (c) variable means for removably attaching said frame to a bar, pipe, rod, etc.,   whereby said frame will proportionally increase the weight of said bar, pipe, rod, etc.   
     
     
         2 . The frame of  claim 1  wherein the space between said first and second parietals is approximately large enough to fit bricks, pavers, and the like parallel to said parietals and rest on said shelf wherein the bricks, pavers, or similarly sized material may stack on top of each other between said parietals. 
     
     
         3 . The frame of  claim 1  further comprising a handle perpendicular to said first and second parietals, positioned at the top of said frame. 
     
     
         4 . The frame of  claim 1  wherein both horizontal cross sections, length and width, are symmetrical such that the weight of the apparatus is distributed evenly longitudinally and latitudinally; 
     
     
         5 . The frame of  claim 1  wherein a center of gravity of said frame is located in a position to orient the bottom of the frame towards the ground. 
     
     
         6 . The frame of  claim 1  wherein said variable means for placing said frame onto said bar, pipe, rod, etc., is a hook or a hole or a plurality or combination thereof to facilitate removably attaching said frame onto said bar, pipe, rod, etc. 
     
     
         7 . The variable means of  claim 6  wherein said hooks or holes are oriented such that said frame attaches substantially perpendicular to said bar, pipe, rod, etc., and axial movement of said frame is restricted along the same plane of said bar, pipe, rod, etc.