Patents Assigned to Ultima Fitness, Inc.
  • Barbell holder and methods for its use
    Patent number: 6123651
    Abstract: The invention provides an exemplary barbell holder and methods for its use. In an exemplary embodiment, a barbell holder comprises a base member having at least one region that is adapted to hold a weight. A coupling mechanism is operably attached to the base member. The coupling mechanism is adapted to removably couple a barbell to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Ultima Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Ellenburg
  • Locking system for barbells
    Patent number: 6059700
    Abstract: The invention provides an exemplary barbell system and methods for its use and construction. The barbell system comprises a handle having a pair of ends, and a pair of end pieces which are receivable into each of the ends. The end pieces are adapted to couple a weight to the handle. A releasable coupling mechanism is provided at each of the ends to releasably couple each end piece to the handle. Further, a locking mechanism is provided and is receivable about the handle to lock the coupling mechanism in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Ultima Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard S. Ellenburg