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Dumbbell supporting deviceRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, Utilizing Weight Resistance, Including Stationary Support For Weight, Barbell SupportDumbbell supporting device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080070759, Dumbbell supporting device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/793,651, filed Apr. 21, 2006. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a device for supporting dumbbells thereon for conveniently placing the dumbbells in relation to a user performing exercises, and more particularly the invention relates to a device for placing the dumbbells at a selected height. The device includes a lifting mechanism using a worm gear to provide a safer and more effective way of placing the dumbbells. BACKGROUND [0003] Users of dumbbells currently have to use three steps in their workout routine just for preparation purposes. For example, in performing presses, the dumbbells must first be removed from their housing racks, and then transported to the weight bench. Second, while seated, the user has to reach down and lift the dumbbells up to their knees, which places an abnormal amount of strain on the users lower back. Third, the user must lift the dumbbells from their knees to shoulder heights, which risks injury to the lower back and shoulder. In these three steps, whether the user is doing a bench press, shoulder press, incline or decline press, they risk injury due to unnatural motions. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a dumbbell supporting device comprising: [0005] a cradle for supporting a dumbbell therein; and [0006] a frame adjustably supporting the cradle thereon at a selected one of various heights above the ground. [0007] The dumbbell supporting device solve the problems of the prior art by positioning dumbbells ready for use before any one of a plurality of different exercises is performed by the user. The device may utilize a worm gear driven lift mechanism to safely raise the dumbbells from ground level to the user's desired starting position for the exercise they are performing. The device eliminates the need for unnecessary lifting, making for a safer and more efficient workout. [0008] The present invention is designed to cater to the fitness world. It is specifically intended to assist people who use dumbbells to achieve their fitness goals. This machine is able to accommodate a wide variety of styles and levels of fitness. It is able to support weights of up to 350 pounds per side. It will raise the dumbbells to a usable height in a safe and efficient manner, thereby eliminating the present problems caused by manually bringing heavy dumbbells into the starting position for several exercises. [0009] The frame may include an upright track along which the cradle is supported for sliding movement. [0010] A motor may be provided for controlling the movement of the cradle in relation to the frame between the various heights. [0011] The cradle may be coupled to the motor through a worm gear. [0012] There may be provided a pair of cradles for supporting dumbbells respectively thereon, wherein each cradle is coupled to a respective motor for displacing the cradle between the respective various heights above the ground, in which the motors are commonly actuated. [0013] The motor is preferably actuated by a foot pedal. In addition, the motor is preferably actuated by a control which can be located at various positions remotely from the motor. [0014] The frame may comprise a pair of uprights each supporting a cradle thereon for adjustment between various heights above the ground. The two uprights may be joined at respective top ends thereof by a cross member. [0015] In this instance, the cradles are preferably moveable along the respective uprights commonly with one another. [0016] When the uprights are horizontally spaced apart in a lateral direction, the cradles are preferably oriented to support the dumbbells in a longitudinal direction oriented generally horizontally and perpendicular to the lateral direction of spacing between the uprights. [0017] The cradles comprises two cupped portions for supporting weighted end portions of a dumbbell thereon in which the cupped portions are spaced apart from one another by a distance suitable for receiving a hand of a user therebetween. [0018] An inner end of each cupped portion nearest to the opposing cupped portion preferably includes an upwardly projecting divider member fixed thereon. [0019] Each cradle preferably comprises two plates which are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction along a common axis, wherein each plate includes a lower portion for supporting a respective weighted end portion of a dumbbell thereon and extends upwardly from the lower portion to respective spaced apart free edges which are higher in elevation than the lower portion and which are located in opposing radial directions in relation to the common axis. [0020] The cradle may comprise a pair of cupped portions which are curved about a common axis, with the cupped portions being spaced apart from one another in the direction of the common axis. [0021] An inner end of each cupped portion nearest to the opposing cupped portion may includes a divider plate which is oriented generally perpendicularly to the common axis. Continue reading about Dumbbell supporting device... 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