ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 4 -- United States Patent no. 12,318,654, issued on June 3.
"Exercise handle apparatus" was invented by Sondre Johan Kjellin Berg (Oslo, Norway).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An arc-shaped exercise handle apparatus provides a more compact, easily adjustable, and comfortable alternative to traditional gym rings. The apparatus, shaped as a third of a classic gymnastics ring, comprises tunnels at each end through which a rope or strap is threaded and looped around webbing, attached to an anchor point. The webbing is equipped with G-hooks, facilitating easy length adjustment. The handle ends feature parallel flattened surfaces, enabling the apparatus to stand upright on a su...