Abstract: Various exercise systems include a frame; first and second selectorized dumbbell assemblies; and first and second weight supports mounted on the frame and configured to support respective dumbbell assemblies. On certain embodiments, the weight supports are movably mounted on the frame to facilitate more than one type of activity and/or to accommodate more than mode of exercise. Also, some embodiments include a body support that is movable between a first position which is suitable for exercise and a second position which is suitable for transportation and/or storage. In several such instances, the body support is a bench that is movable relative to the weight supports, between a generally horizontal orientation and a generally vertical orientation.

Abstract: Discrete weight selecting members are movably mounted on a handle assembly and selectively rotatable into engagement with respective weight plates to provide adjustable resistance to exercise movement. Adjustable resistance to exercise is provided by rotatably mounting individual weight selectors on a bar, moving the bar into alignment with a group of weights, and rotating respective weight selectors into engagement with desired weights.

Abstract: An elliptical motion rowing machine includes a frame, a linkage assembly movably mounted on the frame in such a manner that a portion of the linkage assembly moves through an elliptical path, and a seat mounted on that portion. A foot platform is preferably provided to support a person's feet, and handlebars are preferably provided to support a person's hands. The handlebars may be movably mounted on the frame, and may also be connected to the linkage assembly for synchronized movement with the seat.

Abstract: An exercise dumbbell includes a handle member and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship relative thereto. The handle member has a dedicated weight selector for each of the weight plates. Each weight selector is movable into and out of engagement with a respective weight plate. As a result, different combinations of the weight plates may be secured to the handle.

Abstract: Exercise dumbbells have pairs of weights disposed at opposite ends of a handle. Selector rods are selectively movable into engagement with various combinations of the weights.

Abstract: An exercise dumbbell has at least one weight selector that is rotatable into engagement with various combination of weights at opposite ends of the handle. On a first embodiment, first and second weight selectors are rotatably mounted on opposite ends of a bar for independent rotation relative to the handle. On a second embodiment, first and second weight selectors are keyed to a common bar and rotated together therewith relative to the handle.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a unique dumbbell stand configured to support first and second dumbbells in more than one configuration. The dumbbells are preferably mounted on respective floor engaging frame members that are movable relative to one another. The stand is preferably provided with rollers to facilitate rolling across a floor surface, and an accessory tray with compartments to hold personal items for a user.

Abstract: An exercise device including one or more weight stacks moveably supported on a frame. Each weight stack includes one or more weight plates that may be selectively engaged by way of a dial arrangement operably coupled with the weight stack. The dial arrangement is connected with a selection member that extends through a selection aperture in the weight plates. Each selection aperture defines a unique contour with at least one engaging surface, such as a tab. The selection member has corresponding protrusions adapted to engage the engaging surface of the weight plate. Each dial arrangement may be configured so that the weight stack may only be actuated when the selection member is properly positioned so that the protrusions properly engage the engaging surfaces. By adjusting the dial setting, the selection member is rotated so that one or more of the various protrusions engage associated engaging surfaces in order to engage some combination of weight plates. Upon actuation (i.e.

Abstract: An exercise dumbbell system includes a handle and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship at opposite ends thereof. Weight selectors are movable laterally into and out of engagement with respective weight plates to secure them relative to the handle. Each weight plate is provided with a pathway having at least one notch that opens upward, and at least one groove that is bounded above by a lip. The selectors have respective weight engaging portions that travel along respective pathways to alternatively underlie different combinations of the weights.

Abstract: An exercise dumbbell has at least one weight selector that is rotatable into engagement with various combination of weights at opposite ends of the handle. On a first embodiment, first and second weight selectors are rotatably mounted on opposite ends of a bar for independent rotation relative to the handle. On a second embodiment, first and second weight selectors are keyed to a common bar and rotated together therewith relative to the handle.

Abstract: An exercise dumbbell includes a handle member and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship at opposite ends thereof. Weight selectors are movable into and out of engagement with different combinations of the weight plates to secure a desired amount of mass to the handle. The weight selectors are preferably nested within respective ends of the handle member and accessible via upwardly opening slots in the weight plates.

Abstract: Weights are disposed on opposite sides of a base member, and selector rods are selectively moved into engagement with the desired number of weights on each side of the base member.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a floor engaging base, a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the frame. The cables are routed about pulleys on the frame in a manner that facilitates different types of exercise motions. Adjustments to resistance may be made by repositioning at least one of the cables and the resistance device relative to the pivot arms.

Abstract: A hand-held amusement device has a variety of features that encourage manipulative activities in and/or by a person's hand. These features may include various combinations of a base that is configured for rocking back and forth on a support surface; a cylinder that rotates relative to the base; a plunger that telescopes relative to the base; a clip that slides back and forth on the base; a lever that pivots back and forth on the base; a hole that extends through an end of the base to facilitate twirling of the device about a finger; at least one word embossed in braille on the base; and a spherical ball that is rotatably mounted in the base and protrudes outward from the base. The base may also be configured for rotation about three orthogonal axes while supported in respective positions between a person's thumb and an opposing finger.

Abstract: A dumbbell stand includes first and second dumbbell supports that pivot about a common pivot axis between a first, relatively compact configuration and a second, spread apart configuration.

Abstract: An exercise dumbbell includes a handle assembly and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship relative thereto. At each end of the dumbbell, a weight selector is maneuverable into and out of engagement with desired weight plates to secure same relative to the handle assembly. The weight selector includes both a first selector rod segment that is configured to selectively engage at least a first one of the weight plates, and a second selector rod segment that is configured to selectively engage at least a second, discrete one of the weight plates.

Abstract: First weights are disposed beneath a base member, and a selector rod is rotated into engagement with a desired number of the first weights. Second weights are disposed on opposite sides of a base member, and selector rods are selectively moved into engagement with the desired number of first weights. Various combinations of these arrangements may be used to provide adjustable resistance to exercise.

Abstract: An elliptical motion rowing machine includes a frame, a linkage assembly movably mounted on the frame in such a manner that a portion of the linkage assembly moves through an elliptical path, and a seat mounted on that portion. A foot platform is preferably provided to support a person's feet, and handlebars are preferably provided to support a person's hands. The handlebars may be movably mounted on the frame, and may also be connected to the linkage assembly for synchronized movement with the seat.

Abstract: A system for assuring that no credit cards are missing from a purse. Each credit card carries a tag, such as an RFID tag. An RFID reader, carried in the purse, periodically polls the tags. The RFID reader expects a given number of resposes, corresponding to the number of tags ordinarily present in the purse. If fewer than the expected number of responses is received, indicating that a tag and its associated credit card are missing, the reader issues a warning, such as a beeping sound.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a vertical stack of weights, including a top plate, and at least one additional weight disposed adjacent the top plate. The additional weight may be a plate having a height, a width, and a thickness that is smaller than the width and smaller than the height, and arranged so that its thickness extends horizontally toward the stack of weights, and/or multiple additional weights may be arranged to define a horizontal array on at least one side of the stack of weights. The additional weight(s) may be movably mounted on the frame for movement along a path defined by interfaces between opposite outer surfaces of the weight(s) and respective guide surfaces on the frame. A selector rod may be movably mounted on the top plate for movement into and out of engagement with one or more of the additional weights, and/or arranged to define a longitudinal axis that extends through all of the additional weights and perpendicular to the stack of weights.