US Patent 11097147 Weight plate with lifting flanges

A weightlifting apparatus includes a weight plate having a first side and an opposed second side. A central aperture extends through the weight plate. A pair of first slots extend through the weight plate. A first inner flange extends radially outwardly from an inner wall of each first slot on the first side of the weight plate. A first outer flange extends radially inwardly from an outer wall of each first slot on the second side of the weight plate. A pair of second slots extend through the weight plate. A second inner flange extends radially outwardly from an inner wall of each second slot on the second side of the weight plate. A second outer flange extends radially inwardly from an outer wall of each second slot on the first side of the weight plate.