Patents by Inventor Larry M. Parker

Larry M. Parker 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).

  • Exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 6592499
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) that is used for exercising includes a barbell (12) having a longitudinal axis (14) and first and second axial ends (16, 18). First and second dumbbells (30, 32) are releasably connectable to the first and second axial ends (16, 18) of the barbell (12). Each of the first and second dumbbells (30, 32) has weighted opposite end portions (40, 42) and a handle (44) extending between the weighted opposite end portions (48, 50). Locking members (62) releasably connect the first and second dumbbells (30, 32) to the first and second axial ends (16, 18) of the barbell (12) so that longitudinal axes (14) of the first and second dumbbells (30, 32) are coaxial with the longitudinal axis (14) of the barbell (12). Each of the locking members (62) has a locking position in which the dumbbells (30, 32) are connected to the barbell (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Larry M. Parker
  • Exercise apparatus
    Publication number: 20030004040
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) that is used for exercising includes a barbell (12) having a longitudinal axis (14) and first and second axial ends (16, 18). First and second dumbbells (30, 32) are releasably connectable to the first and second axial ends (16, 18) of the barbell (12). Each of the first and second dumbbells (30, 32) has weighted opposite end portions (40, 42) and a handle (44) extending between the weighted opposite end portions (48, 50). Locking members (62) releasably connect the first and second dumbbells (30, 32) to the first and second axial ends (16, 18) of the barbell (12) so that longitudinal axes (14) of the first and second dumbbells (30, 32) are coaxial with the longitudinal axis (14) of the barbell (12). Each of the locking members (62) has a locking position in which the dumbbells (30, 32) are connected to the barbell (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: SportsMed
    Inventor: Larry M. Parker
  • Ornamental device attachment for bicycle spokes
    Patent number: 4910053
    Abstract: An ornamental device structured to be attached to the spokes of a riding vehicle, such as a bicycle, including a body portion formed of semi-flexible material having a pictorial design thereon and spoke attaching tabs which engage the spokes for mounting the ornamental device to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: Cornerstone Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne C. McDonald, Larry M. Parker