Patents Assigned to USA Sports, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20070142188
    Abstract: A weight plate have integrally formed handles is provided. The weight plate has a weight plate body having an outer periphery, a first side, and a second side that is substantially flat. The weight plate also has a central bore extending through the body, a raised flange member forming a portion of the outer periphery on the first side, and at least one handle opening extending through the body and through ht least a portion of the outer periphery. The handle formed by each handle opening, the corresponding recess, and the raised flange member is sufficient for a human hand to grip. In one embodiment, the weight plate further includes an interlock for interlocking the weight plate with another weight plate when positioned together. In another embodiment, the weight plate further includes a pock defined in the weight plate. The pock allows the weight of the weight plate to be adjusted to a desired weight by allowing additional material to be added to the pock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: USA SPORTS, INC.
    Inventor: Louis Lien
  • Patent number: 7198591
    Abstract: A weight plate have integrally formed handles is provided. The weight plate has a weight plate body having an outer periphery, a first side, and a second side that is substantially flat. The weight plate also has a central bore extending through the body, a raised flange member forming a portion of the outer periphery on the first side, and at least one handle opening extending through the body and through ht least a portion of the outer periphery. The handle formed by each handle opening, the corresponding recess, and the raised flange member is sufficient for a human hand to grip. In one embodiment, the weight plate further includes an interlock for interlocking the weight plate with another weight plate when positioned together. In another embodiment, the weight plate further includes a pock defined in the weight plate. The pock allows the weight of the weight plate to be adjusted to a desired weight by allowing additional material to be added to the pock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: USA Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Louis Lien
  • Publication number: 20060229172
    Abstract: An improved weight plate includes a planar body having a central opening for receiving a barbell or dumbbell bar therethrough. The weight plate includes oppositely facing flange members extending partially about the perimeter of the weight plate. The opposed ends of the flange members are spaced from each other and define a gap therebetween. The flange members extend perpendicularly from both sides of the weight plate planar body about the perimeter thereof. The weight plate includes at least one opening formed adjacent the perimeter of the weight plate. The opening is adapted to receive one or more fingers of an average human hand for securely grasping and lifting the weight plate. Adjacent weight plates mounted on a barbell bar are adapted for interlocking engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: USA SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Lien, Annie Wu
  • Patent number: 6746380
    Abstract: An improved weight plate includes a planar body having a central opening for receiving a barbell or dumbbell bar therethrough. The weight plate includes oppositely facing flange members extending partially about the perimeter of the weight plate. The opposed ends of the flange members are spaced from each other and define a gap therebetween. The flange members extend perpendicularly from both sides of the weight plate planar body about the perimeter thereof. The weight plate includes at least one opening formed adjacent the perimeter of the weight plate. The opening is adapted to receive one or more fingers of an average human hand for securely grasping and lifting the weight plate. Adjacent weight plates mounted on a barbell bar are adapted for interlocking engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: USA Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Lien, Annie Wu, Robert Tanko, Eugene Segovia, Rick Byrd, Robert E. Harms
  • Patent number: D445854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: USA Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Harms, Louis Lien, Annie Wu
  • Patent number: D448055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: USA Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Lien, Annie Wu, Robert Harms, Eugene Segovia, Rick Byrd, Bob Tanko
  • Patent number: D450361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: USA Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Harms, Louis Lien, Annie Wu
  • Patent number: D428947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: USA Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Harms, Louis Lien, Annie Wu