Michael A Jolly

US Patent:

20130085041, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Oct 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/252004

Inventors:

Michael Jolly - Redondo Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 23/025
A63B 21/00

US Classification:

482 10, 482 92

Abstract:

The present invention provides an apparatus and method for exercising muscles of a body part, especially the neck, waist, torso, legs, and glutes from any angle with variable resistance while taking up minimal floor space. The apparatus improves the ability of athletes, including football players and wrestlers, to better prepare for contact from any angle while engaged in their sport. The apparatus includes a ring having a guide track therein. Another inner ring may also be provided in different sizes and shapes to accommodate a variety of users. A car connected to a source of resistance rides freely along the guide track. The source of resistance may be other gym equipment including a bungee cord, a cable cross over machine, springs, and the like. As the user freely exercises by moving the body part the car adapts to the user's position to facilitate a full range of motion.

US Patent:

20130085046, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Apr 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/457371

Inventors:

Michael Jolly - Redondo Beach CA, US

Assignee:

MISSION COMPETITION FITNESS EQUIPMENT - Redondo Beach CA

International Classification:

A63B 21/04

US Classification:

482129

Abstract:

The present invention provides an apparatus and method for exercising a body part from any angle with variable resistance while taking up minimal floor space. The apparatus improves the ability of athletes, including football players and wrestlers, to better prepare for contact from any angle while engaged in their sport. The apparatus includes a ring having a guide track therein. A first end of a resistive band may be received by and wrapped around the guide track while encompassing a source of resistance at another end. The source of resistance may be other gym equipment including a pulley. Alternatively, the guide track may be on an inner surface of a stationary outer ring configured to receive a bearing disposed on an outer surface of a rotatable inner ring. The inner ring may include an inflatable bladder disposed along its inside to provide a perfect fit.

US Patent:

20190060704, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Oct 17, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/163326

Inventors:

- Redondo Beach CA, US
Michael Jolly - Redondo Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 21/00
A63B 21/06
A63B 23/025
A63B 21/072
A63B 21/02
A63B 21/008
A63B 23/00
A63B 71/00

Abstract:

An apparatus and method may exercise muscles of a body part, especially the neck, waist, torso, legs, and glutes from any angle with variable resistance while taking up minimal floor space. The apparatus may improve the ability of athletes, including football players and wrestlers, to better prepare for contact from any angle while engaged in their sport. The apparatus may include a ring having a guide track therein. Another inner ring may also be provided in different sizes and shapes to accommodate a variety of users. A car may be connected to a source of resistance ride freely along the guide track. The source of resistance may be other gym equipment including a bungee cord, a cable cross over machine, springs, and the like. As the user freely exercises by moving the body part, the car may adapt to the user's position to facilitate a full range of motion.

US Patent:

20170128767, May 11, 2017

Filed:

Jan 25, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/415478

Inventors:

- Redondo Beach CA, US
Michael Jolly - Redondo Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 21/00
A63B 21/02
A63B 21/04
A63B 23/025
A63B 23/02
A63B 23/04
A63B 21/055
A63B 21/072

Abstract:

An apparatus and method may exercise muscles of a body part, especially the neck, waist, torso, legs, and glutes from any angle with variable resistance while taking up minimal floor space. The apparatus may improve the ability of athletes, including football players and wrestlers, to better prepare for contact from any angle while engaged in their sport. The apparatus may include a ring having a guide track therein. Another inner ring may also be provided in different sizes and shapes to accommodate a variety of users. A car may be connected to a source of resistance ride freely along the guide track. The source of resistance may be other gym equipment including a bungee cord, a cable cross over machine, springs, and the like. As the user freely exercises by moving the body part, the car may adapt to the user's position to facilitate a full range of motion.