System and Method for Covering Weight Plates
A system and method for covering weight plates is disclosed herein. Specifically, a system for covering weight plates can comprise a top sleeve comprising a first center orifice and a bottom sleeve comprising a second center orifice aligned parallel to the first center orifice. Additionally, the bottom sleeve can be connectable with the top sleeve.
This disclosure relates to a system and method for covering weight plates.
Today, some of the most commonly used training equipment in homes or gyms include resistance equipment, as weight benches and plate weights are often used for strength training Weight benches of different types are used to help users achieve correct posture and ensure the targeting of particular muscle groups. Additionally, weight benches are used in conjunction with other weightlifting equipment, such as barbells, dumb bells, and kettle bells. Due to frequent use, padded and/or upholstered weight benches often crack, tear, and/or rip open from constant wear and tear. Likewise, weight plates that are used with weight benches can also rust when unused and stored for a long time.
A common method used to repair damaged weight benches involves taping or sewing a portion of the torn area. This method can prevent further damage on the torn area. However, not only will the damaged area look unsightly, but it can also result in discomfort for users from uneven surfaces or protrusions on the bench surface. Furthermore, taping the damaged area tends to be an exclusively temporary fix, as the torn portion can continuously tear again from frequent use and create additional damage. Having weight benches fixed by an upholsterer can be time consuming and costly. Repetitively scrubbing rust from metal weight plates or painting over the plates after cleaning the rust off can be tiring, inconvenient, costly, and time consuming.
As such, it would be useful to have an improved system and method for covering weight plates.
SUMMARYA system and method for covering weight plates is disclosed herein. Specifically, a system for covering weight plates can comprise a top sleeve comprising a first center orifice and a bottom sleeve comprising a second center orifice aligned parallel to the first center orifice. Additionally, the bottom sleeve can be connectable with the top sleeve.
Furthermore, a method for covering weight plates is disclosed herein. Specifically, a method for covering weight plates can comprise inserting a weight plate into a bottom sleeve and connecting a top sleeve to the bottom sleeve, where the bottom sleeve can be mateable with the top sleeve. The method can further comprise the step of inserting a weight bar through a center orifice of the top sleeve and the bottom sleeve.
Described herein is a system and method for covering weight plates. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as claimed and is provided in the context of the particular examples discussed below, variations of which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the designers' specific goals (e.g., compliance with system- and business-related constraints), and that these goals will vary from one implementation to another. It will also be appreciated that such development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the field of the appropriate art having the benefit of this disclosure. Accordingly, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded their widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.
In one embodiment, top sleeve 301 can be removed entirely from bottom sleeve 302. In such embodiment, top sleeve 301 and bottom sleeve 302 can be separable from each other. As such, weight plate 200 can be easily placed into any of the plate sleeves 101. In such embodiment, top sleeve 301 and bottom sleeve 302 can be attached together through a locking mechanism, such as a lock tight mechanism and/or any fastening device, which can include but is not limited to, zippers, and/or snaps.
Bench cover 102 can be used as a protective layer for bench 103 that can also provide an additional cushion for users. Moreover, the visible surface of bench cover 102 can comprise different textures, colors, and/or designs. As such, bench cover 102 can contain information, such as company name, logo, and/or brand name. In an embodiment where bench 103 can comprise a fixed flat weight bench 100, bench cover 102 can form a single sleeve to cover the entire bench 103 surface. In another embodiment where bench 103 can comprise a back pad 501 and a seat pad 502, one or more bench covers 102 can be used to protect bench 103. In such embodiment, a seat sleeve 503 and a back sleeve 504 can be used to cover separate members of bench 103.
Various changes in the details of the illustrated operational methods are possible without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein as being separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the described steps may be omitted, depending upon the specific operational environment the method is being implemented in. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”
Claims
1. A system for covering weight plates comprising
- a top sleeve comprising a first center orifice and
- a bottom sleeve comprising a second center orifice aligned parallel to said first center orifice and said bottom sleeve is connectable with said top sleeve.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein said top sleeve and said bottom sleeve are substantially cylindrical.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein said top sleeve is removable from said bottom sleeve.
4. The system of claim 3, wherein the sides of said top sleeve comprises a first fastener and said bottom sleeve comprise a second fastener, further wherein said first fastener is compatible with said second fastener.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein said first fastener and said second fastener comprise a zipper.
6. The system of claim 4, wherein said first fastener and said second fastener comprise a hook and loop system.
7. The system of claim 4, wherein said first fastener and said second fastener comprise a button.
8. The system of claim 4, wherein said first fastener and said second fastener comprise a tight lock system.
9. The system of claim 1, wherein said surface of said top sleeve and said bottom sleeve comprises one or more handle opening, said handle opening of said top sleeve directly parallel with said handle opening of said bottom sleeve.
10. A method for covering weight plates comprising
- inserting a weight plate into a bottom sleeve and
- connecting a top sleeve to said bottom sleeve, further wherein said bottom sleeve mateable with said top sleeve.
11. The method of claim 10 further comprising the step of inserting a weight bar through a center orifice of said top sleeve and said bottom sleeve.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 21, 2012
Publication Date: May 22, 2014
Inventor: Christopher Alan FORD (Houston, TX)
Application Number: 13/683,240
International Classification: A63B 21/06 (20060101);