United States Patent [19] [ii] Patent Number: 4,944,509
Snider [45] Date of Patent: Jul. 31,1990
[54] WEIGHTLEFTING BACKPACK
[76] Inventor: John M. Snider, 9544 Sarasota Dr., Knoxville, Term. 37923
[21] Appl. No.: 343,576
[22] Filed: Apr. 27,1989
[51] Int. C1.5 A63B 21/065
[52] U.S. CI 272/119; 272/93;
272/123; 272/DIG. 9
[58] Field of Search 272/93, 117, 119, 120,
272/121, 134, 139, DIG. 4, DIG. 9, 123
[56] References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
3,322,425 5/1967 Moore 272/119
3,679,107 7/1972 Perrine 272/119 X
4,213,605 7/1980 McPeak 272/119
4,332,379 6/1982 Bannister 272/119
4,641,836 2/1987 Clifton 272/123 X
4,676,502 6/1987 Mahr 272/119
4,714,247 12/1987 Gerstung 272/93 X
4,765,612 8/1988 Henry, Jr 272/119
4,865,314 9/1989 Carter, Jr 272/123
Primary Examiner—Richard J. Apley
Assistant Examiner—Joe H. Cheng
Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Luedeka, Hodges & Neely
[57] ABSTRACT
The invention is a rigid frame weightlifting exercise device that is worn by the user during weight training. The device accepts and securely holds standardized weights to the upper body of the wearer. The device is attached to the body by three straps, two about the shoulders and one about the waist, in the same manner as a mountaineer's backpack. The device also includes a stand to ease donning and removal of the backpack.
7 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets
