Patents by Inventor Jerry J. Burwell

Jerry J. Burwell 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).

  • Publication number: 20130244843
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a weight apparatus, that includes a body. A first cavity is defined within the body such that it extends to an open end. A cap is configured to engage the body at the open end of the first cavity such that the first cavity is closed. A master latch configured to be retained by the cap. The cap is configured to rotate between an open first position and a closed second position. In the open first position, the cap can be separated from the body such that the first cavity is accessible and in the closed second position the cap cannot be separated from the body. The master latch is configured to secure the cap in the second position when the master latch is in a latched position. A safety latch is configured to secure the master latch in the latched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ROCKETLOK, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry J Burwell, David Ingrum Kemble
  • Patent number: 7037245
    Abstract: An improved weight exercise apparatus having an interlocking grip bar and rotationally removable weight plates. A weight plate is attached to a socket on the grip bar and can be interlocked with additional weight plates using a simple insert and twist motion. The grip bar does not extend beyond the attached weight plates making the apparatus ergonomically friendly and aesthetically pleasing. The invention restricts the movement of interlocked weight plates to limit rattle-type noise typical of loose weights on a barbell and includes a latching mechanism to prevent a weight plate from being accidentally disconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: HT&R Sports, LLC
    Inventor: Jerry J. Burwell
  • Publication number: 20040209747
    Abstract: An improved weight exercise apparatus having an interlocking grip bar and rotationally removable weight plates. A weight plate is attached to a socket on the grip bar and can be interlocked with additional weight plates using a simple insert and twist motion. The grip bar does not extend beyond the attached weight plates making the apparatus ergonomically friendly and aesthetically pleasing. The invention restricts the movement of interlocked weight plates to limit rattle-type noise typical of loose weights on a barbell and includes a latching mechanism to prevent a weight plate from being accidentally disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Jerry J. Burwell
  • Patent number: 6776741
    Abstract: An improved weight exercise apparatus having an interlocking grip bar and rotationally removable weight plates. A weight plate is attached to a socket on the grip bar and can be interlocked with additional weight plates using a simple insert and twist motion. The grip bar does not extend beyond the attached weight plates making the apparatus ergonomically friendly and aesthetically pleasing. The invention restricts the movement of interlocked weight plates to limit rattle-type noise typical of loose weights on a barbell and includes a latching mechanism to prevent a weight plate from being accidentally disconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: HT&R Sports LLC
    Inventor: Jerry J. Burwell
  • Publication number: 20030125169
    Abstract: An improved weight exercise apparatus having an interlocking grip bar and rotationally removable weight plates. A weight plate is attached to a socket on the grip bar and can be interlocked with additional weight plates using a simple insert and twist motion. The grip bar does not extend beyond the attached weight plates making the apparatus ergonomically friendly and aesthetically pleasing. The invention restricts the movement of interlocked weight plates to limit rattle-type noise typical of loose weights on a barbell and includes a latching mechanism to prevent a weight plate from being accidentally disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Jerry J. Burwell