ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,409,370, issued on Sept. 9.
"Adjustable medicine ball" was invented by Ian Michael Friedman (Egg Harbor Township, N.J.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to a SmartSphere Adjustable Medicine Ball with or without handles, which provides a versatile and customizable fitness solution for users of various fitness levels and goals. It incorporates adjustable weighted bands that allow users to modify the weight of the ball by increasing or decreasing the band weight. The SmartSphere features a spherical body with or without textured handles for improved grip and control during exercise. A secure locking mechanism ens...