Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing weight resistance
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-10
2010-11-09
Thanh, Loan (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing weight resistance
C482S093000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828702
ABSTRACT:
A weight plate have integrally formed handles is provided. The weight plate has a weight plate body having an outer periphery, a first side, and a second side that is substantially flat. The weight plate also has a central bore extending through the body, a raised flange member forming a portion of the outer periphery on the first side, and at least one handle opening extending through the body and through ht least a portion of the outer periphery. The handle formed by each handle opening, the corresponding recess, and the raised flange member is sufficient for a human hand to grip.
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Lien Louis
Phan Katy
Ginsberg Oren
Thanh Loan
USA Sports, Inc.
Wong Cabello Lutsch Rutherford & Brucculeri LLP
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