Abstract: A system and method is provided for improving strength via an exercise apparatus. In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus comprises a body having a proximal end and a distal end, with a handle being located at the proximal end, and a plurality of vertically arranged slots descending from the handle toward to the distal end of the body. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of (removable) weight rings configured to be placed into the plurality of slots, thereby adding weight to the apparatus. Each weight ring may further include a pin configured to mate with a corresponding slot on the body, thereby affixing the weight ring to the body during use. Unlike traditional dumbbells, which are symmetrical (i.e., equal amounts of weight are positioned on opposite sides of the grip), the present invention is asymmetrical, where weights are only located on one side of the grip.

Abstract: An expandable case that can expand to fit any rectangularly shaped mobile device is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the expandable case comprises a rectangular shaped back with a long axis and a short axis; a plurality of non-expandable components configured to form the rectangular shaped back wherein a subset of the plurality of non-expandable components curve around to form sides of the expandable case; a plurality of expandable components that couple the non-expandable components together to form the rectangular shaped back such that the rectangular shaped back can expand along the long and short axis; and, a window located at a top of the back wherein the window extends a full width of the rectangular shaped back and at least a quarter of the way down from a top of the rectangular shaped back.

Abstract: An expandable case that can expand to fit any rectangularly shaped mobile device is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the expandable case comprises a rectangular shaped back with a long axis and a short axis; a plurality of non-expandable components configured to form the rectangular shaped back wherein a subset of the plurality of non-expandable components curve around to form sides of the expandable case; a plurality of expandable components that couple the non-expandable components together to form the rectangular shaped back such that the rectangular shaped back can expand along the long and short axis; and, a window located at a top of the back wherein the window extends a full width of the rectangular shaped back and at least a quarter of the way down from a top of the rectangular shaped back.