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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2003
Applicant:
Michael D. Slawinski, Suwanee, GA (US);
Inventor:
Michael D. Slawinski, Suwanee, GA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63B021/072 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A self-spotting apparatus for free-weights [] utilizes a pair of weight-responsive engagement assemblies [A,B] engaging a respective pair of support columns [A,B] to provide engageable support for a free-weight bar []. Auxiliary stops [A,B] limit the lowest position of the free-weight bar. The auxiliary stops are adjustable by manual or electrical disengagement from the support columns. A control unit [] provides disengagement logic for barbells and dumbbells.