Patents by Inventor Stephen Meeker

Stephen Meeker 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).

  • System for linking dumbbells to increase the weight lifted by a user
    Patent number: 9731161
    Abstract: The present invention is a device configured to permit combining the weight of a first and second free weight such that a user could grasp one of the weights in order to lift the combined weights. Embodiments of the invention comprise a back panel connected to two side panels, the side panels each comprising a slot with an opening divided into two portions oriented such that a first free weight may be inserted into the slot of each panel and positioned into a first slot portion, followed by a second free weight positioned in the second slot portion of each panel to permit a user to increase the resistance available for an exercise regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen Meeker
  • SYSTEM FOR LINKING DUMBBELLS TO INCREASE THE WEIGHT LIFTED BY A USER
    Publication number: 20170136284
    Abstract: The present invention is a device configured to permit combining the weight of a first and second free weight such that a user could grasp one of the weights in order to lift the combined weights. Embodiments of the invention comprise a back panel connected to two side panels, the side panels each comprising a slot with an opening divided into two portions oriented such that a first free weight may be inserted into the slot of each panel and positioned into a first slot portion, followed by a second free weight positioned in the second slot portion of each panel to permit a user to increase the resistance available for an exercise regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen Meeker