DUMBBELL BENCH

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Field

The present general inventive concept relates generally to a bench-press type apparatus, and particularly, to a dumbbell bench.

2. Description of the Related Art

Exercise is focused on targeting muscles and employing correct form, and the act of hoisting heavy dumbbells from the knees to a fixed starting position can be a tedious and challenging task, especially when dealing with heavier weights.

Attempting to do so, without care, can severely increase the likelihood of shoulder and knee injuries.

Therefore, there is a need for an apparatus that aids a person's workout routine as related to the exercise of dumbbell bench pressing.

SUMMARY

The present general inventive concept provides a dumbbell bench.

Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a dumbbell bench to hold dumbbells thereupon, the dumbbell bench including a base, including a floor contacting portion to be disposed on a floor, a plurality of stationary poles connected to opposing side portions of the floor contacting portion, such that the plurality of stationary poles are substantially parallel to each other and are substantially perpendicular with respect to the floor contacting portion, a plurality of dumbbell holders disposed at top portions of the plurality of stationary poles, and a plurality of dumbbell platforms disposed at top portions of each of the plurality of dumbbell holders to hold the dumbbells thereupon, and a body receiving portion disposed above and connected to the base to allow a user to lay thereupon.

The plurality of dumbbell holders may have one of a V-shape, a U-shape, and a semicircular shape, such that the user may insert a hand between each of the plurality of dumbbell holders and the dumbbell.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front, top, right perspective view of a dumbbell bench, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the FIGURES, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.

Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

LIST OF COMPONENTS

• • Dumbbell 10
  • Dumbbell Bench 100
  • Base 110
  • Floor Contacting Portion 111
  • Back Pad Adjusting Rod 112
  • Stationary Poles 113
  • Adjustment Knob Receiving Apertures 114
  • Adjustable Poles 115
  • Adjustment Knobs 115a
  • Dumbbell Holders 116
  • Dumbbell Platforms 117
  • Body Receiving Portion 120
  • Seat Pad 121
  • Back Pad 122

FIG. 1 illustrates a front, top, right perspective view of a dumbbell bench 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

The dumbbell bench 100, and all components therein and/or connected thereto, may be constructed from at least one of metal, plastic, stone, ceramics, wood, silicone, paper, cloth, circuitry, leather, circuitry, wiring, liquids, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto, and can be constructed from any material known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

Referring to FIG. 1, the dumbbell bench 100 may include a base 100 and a body receiving portion 120, but is not limited thereto.

The base 110 may include a floor contacting portion 111, a back pad adjusting rod 112, a plurality of stationary poles 113, a plurality of adjustment knob receiving apertures 114, a plurality of adjustable poles 115, a plurality of adjustment knobs 115a, a plurality of dumbbell holders 116, and a plurality of dumbbell platforms 117, but is not limited thereto.

The body receiving portion 120 may include a seat pad 121 and a back pad 122, but is not limited thereto.

The floor contacting portion 111 may be disposed on a floor, and may have a shape to provide stability for the base 110.

The back pad adjusting rod 112 may allow the back pad 122 to adjust upward and downward via a swiveling motion, based on a user's preference.

The plurality of stationary poles 113 may be disposed at a top (i.e., head portion) of the base 110, as two opposing sides thereof.

The plurality of adjustment knob receiving apertures 114 may be disposed at top side portions of the plurality of stationary poles 113.

The plurality of adjustable poles 115 may be movably disposed within the plurality of stationary poles 113.

The plurality of adjustment knobs 115a may be attached to the plurality of adjustable poles 115, such that the plurality of adjustable poles 115 may be adjusted by pressing the plurality of adjustment knobs 115a such that they can each be received within one of the plurality of adjustment knob receiving apertures 114.

The plurality of dumbbell holders 116 may be disposed at top portions of the plurality of adjustable poles 115.

The plurality of dumbbell holders 116 may have a V-shape, a U-shape, a semicircular shape, or any other shape that allows a user's hands to be inserted within the spaces 116a of the plurality of dumbbell holders 116.

Referring to FIG. 1, each of the plurality of dumbbell holders 116 includes a plurality of dumbbell platforms 117 at top portions thereof, to allow a dumbbell 10 to be placed thereupon.

As such, each of the plurality of dumbbell holders 116 include the space 116a that allows the user's hands to be inserted within the space 116a, in order to easily remove each dumbbell off of the plurality of dumbbell platforms 117.

The present general inventive concept may include dumbbell bench 100 to hold dumbbells 10 thereupon, the dumbbell bench 100 including a base 110, including a floor contacting portion 111 to be disposed on a floor, a plurality of stationary poles 113 connected to opposing side portions of the floor contacting portion 111, such that the plurality of stationary poles 113 are substantially parallel to each other and are substantially perpendicular with respect to the floor contacting portion 111, a plurality of dumbbell holders 116 disposed at top portions of the plurality of stationary poles 113, and a plurality of dumbbell platforms 117 disposed at top portions of each of the plurality of dumbbell holders 116 to hold the dumbbells 10 thereupon, and a body receiving portion 120 disposed above and connected to the base 110 to allow a user to lay thereupon.

The plurality of dumbbell holders 116 may have one of a V-shape, a U-shape, and a semicircular shape, such that the user may insert a hand between each of the plurality of dumbbell holders 116 and the dumbbell 10.

A main purpose of the present general inventive concept is to provide users with an alternative exercise option that enhances the dumbbell press experience while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Ingenious and practical, the present general inventive concept offers a bench-specific accessory that places the dumbbells in the ideal starting position, eliminating the need for awkward maneuvers that tend to lead to shoulder injuries. The present general inventive concept introduces a novel incline dumbbell platform that eliminates the initial lifting phase significantly by permitting users to adjust for different arm lengths to reduce the risk of shoulder injuries; thus, training more effectively and confidently. With the present general inventive concept, workout sessions become more time-efficient as users will no longer have to waste precious minutes maneuvering into the correct position or waiting for a spotter to assist them in their routines. Whether users are aiming to enhance their athletic performance or simply stay in peak physical shape, this innovative, top-quality product may benefit both professional athletes and amateur sports enthusiasts alike, therefore it may prove to be essential in the sport/fitness industry.

The present general inventive concept is the only product of its kind that allows users to prioritize their long-term shoulder health without compromising strength gains when using dumbbells for exercise. This unprecedented adjustable dumbbell platform is uniquely designed to safeguard best-practice movements, can be used by anyone seeking a safer and more effective dumbbell pressing experience, and is carefully crafted with durable, high-quality materials to ensure long-term sustainability within private or commercial gym settings.

Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.