Patents by Inventor Mercedes L. Dickerson

Mercedes L. Dickerson 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: 10232215
    Abstract: Weightlifting plates might be constructed of various materials. For example, a density-adjustable composition might be used that allows respective weight amounts plates to differ, while the plate volumes remain consistent. As such, in a set of weightlifting plates, each plate in the set includes a common volume (e.g., diameter and thickness) and a different respective weight amount. In addition, the weight plates can be combined with a barbell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: Mercedes L. Dickerson
  • Publication number: 20180361192
    Abstract: Weightlifting plates might be constructed of various materials. For example, a density-adjustable composition might be used that allows respective weight amounts plates to differ, while the plate volumes remain consistent. As such, in a set of weightlifting plates, each plate in the set includes a common volume (e.g., diameter and thickness) and a different respective weight amount. In addition, the weight plates can be combined with a barbell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: MERCEDES L. DICKERSON
  • Patent number: 10076679
    Abstract: Weightlifting plates might be constructed of various materials. For example, a density-adjustable composition might be used that allows respective weight amounts plates to differ, while the plate volumes remain consistent. As such, in a set of weightlifting plates, each plate in the set includes a common volume (e.g., diameter and thickness) and a different respective weight amount. In addition, the weight plates can be combined with a barbell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventor: Mercedes L. Dickerson
  • Publication number: 20170148345
    Abstract: A teaching implement for teaching and learning technique for an athletic movement includes a set of puzzle tiles that are connectable to form a completed picture. The completed picture depicts a first and a second position of the athletic movement. In addition, a method of learning an athletic movement includes assembling puzzle tiles of a jigsaw puzzle to form the completed picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: MERCEDES L. DICKERSON
  • Publication number: 20170080274
    Abstract: Weightlifting plates might be constructed of various materials. For example, a density-adjustable composition might be used that allows respective weight amounts plates to differ, while the plate volumes remain consistent. As such, in a set of weightlifting plates, each plate in the set includes a common volume (e.g., diameter and thickness) and a different respective weight amount. In addition, the weight plates can be combined with a barbell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Mercedes L. Dickerson
  • Patent number: 9283423
    Abstract: A technique plate is usable to engage in various exercise activities, such as weightlifting movements. The technique plate may include various elements, such as a weight amount and a diameter, which is consistent with Olympic-weightlifting standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Mercedes L. Dickerson
  • Publication number: 20120165166
    Abstract: A technique plate is usable to engage in various exercise activities, such as weightlifting movements. The technique plate may include various elements, such as a weight amount and a diameter, which is consistent with Olympic-weightlifting standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: MERCEDES L. DICKERSON
  • Patent number: 8128539
    Abstract: An apparatus for weightlifting. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurality of technique plates. Each technique plate of the plurality of technique plates is an Olympic weightlifting technique plate. Each technique plate is formed as one piece of solid plastic-based composite, wherein a given technique plate is a different color from other technique plates of a different weight. Each technique plate has a color that is provided by the solid plastic-based composite. Each technique plate comprises a hole that is configured to receive a bar, wherein the hole of a given technique plate is rugged due in part to the given technique plate being one piece and made of solid plastic-based composite, wherein the hole of each technique plate has a hole tolerance and hole width that maintains sliding with ease and minimum teetering of the technique plate on the bar. Each technique plate is secure on the bar preventing damage to the technique plates when dropped on the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Mercedes L. Dickerson
  • Publication number: 20100248913
    Abstract: An apparatus for weightlifting. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurality of technique plates. Each technique plate of the plurality of technique plates is an Olympic weightlifting technique plate. Each technique plate is formed as one piece of solid plastic-based composite, wherein a given technique plate is a different color from other technique plates of a different weight. Each technique plate has a color that is provided by the solid plastic-based composite. Each technique plate comprises a hole that is configured to receive a bar, wherein the hole of a given technique plate is rugged due in part to the given technique plate being one piece and made of solid plastic-based composite, wherein the hole of each technique plate has a hole tolerance and hole width that maintains sliding with ease and minimum teetering of the technique plate on the bar. Each technique plate is secure on the bar preventing damage to the technique plates when dropped on the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Mercedes L. DICKERSON
  • Publication number: 20090298654
    Abstract: An apparatus for weightlifting. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plate. The plate is formed as one piece of solid plastic. The plate includes a hole that is configured to receive a bar. The plate is used in a weightlifting system. According to the apparatus disclosed herein, the plate is rugged and stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Mercedes L. Dickerson