ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,274,905, issued on April 15, was assigned to Living Lean Consulting LLC (Chagrin Falls, Ohio).
"Sliding lock barbell adapter" was invented by Peter Lupoli (Bethany, Conn.), Mark A. Derry (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) and William Harrington (Newtown, Conn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A sliding lock barbell adapter is disclosed. The adapter is configured to quickly convert a standard barbell into one that can perform multiple exercises safely and with proper form. The adapter is preferably made from tubular steel with a lower and upper jaw positioned in a unique manner allowing for proper body form and comfort while exercising with reduced risk ...