Patents by Inventor James Vanderbleek

James Vanderbleek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10773116
    Abstract: The trap bar with adjustable handles includes a pair of handles. The position of each handle is adjustable in an inward and outward direction, thus varying the distance between the handles. Thus, a user may adjust the handle spacing to accommodate the user's size. A trap bar is used to perform deadlifts and shrugs. A trap bar preferably includes a pair of handles, the handles parallel to each other and parallel to the ground. The parallel positions of the handles support a neutral hand grip and an application of weight in-line with the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Valor Athletics, Inc.
    Inventor: James Vanderbleek
  • Publication number: 20200230457
    Abstract: The trap bar with adjustable handles includes a pair of handles. The position of each handle is adjustable in an inward and outward direction, thus varying the distance between the handles. Thus, a user may adjust the handle spacing to accommodate the user's size. A trap bar is used to perform deadlifts and shrugs. A trap bar preferably includes a pair of handles, the handles parallel to each other and parallel to the ground. The parallel positions of the handles support a neutral hand grip and an application of weight in-line with the user's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: James Vanderbleek
  • Patent number: 6132344
    Abstract: A slide-on protector cap for dumbbells is disclosed. Such protector cap comprises a hexagonal protector member for each weight of a dumbbell. The cap includes six generally rectangular planar plates coupled together in a cylindrical cross-sectional configuration corresponding to the cross-sectional configuration of an associated weight which it is adapted to cover and protect. Each rectangular plate is adapted to be removably slidably positioned over the rectangular planar faces of the associated weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: James Vanderbleek