19th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160129267 | MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING DEFORMABLE STRUCTURES PROVIDING MEDICAL LEAD FIXATION - Medical devices include deformable structures that contact a lead upon being compressed. A grip that a clinician may grasp and manipulate is engaged with a nose structure of a header block of the medical device, and manipulation of the grip causes compression of the deformable structure to ultimately create fixation of the lead within the header block. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129268 | Circuit Board for an Implantable Medical Device, and Method of Fabricating and Testing - Designs and methods of construction for a printed circuit board (PCB) in an implantable pulse generator (IPG) are disclosed which facilitate IPG PCB testing while also providing for protection of IPG circuitry in a simple and cost effective manner. The IPG PCB is formed as part of a larger test PCB, which includes an extender portion with traces routing nodes of interest in the IPG PCB to an edge connector. IPG electronics are mounted or soldered to the IPG PCB, and then such electronics are tested via the edge connector. The IPG PCB is then singulated from the extender portion in a manner leaving one or more PCB tabs at the severed edge of the PCB. The PCB tab(s) extend from the severed edge, and create an offset distance preventing traces severed and now exposed at the severed edge from contacting and potentially shorting to conductive structures in the IPG. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129269 | Selectable Boost Converter and Charge Pump for Compliance Voltage Generation in an Implantable Stimulator Device - Compliance voltage generation circuitry for a medical device is disclosed. The circuitry in one embodiment comprises a boost converter and a charge pump, either of which is capable of generating an appropriate compliance voltage from the voltage of the battery in the device. A boost signal from compliance voltage monitor-and-adjust logic circuitry is processed with a telemetry enable signal to selectively enable either the charge pump or the boost converter: if the telemetry enable signal is not active, the boost converter is used to generate the compliance voltage; if the telemetry enable signal is active, the charge pump is used. Because the charge pump circuitry does not produce a magnetic field, the charge pump will not interfere with magnetically-coupled telemetry between the implant and an external controller. By contrast, the boost converter is allowed to operate during periods of no telemetry, when magnetic interference is not a concern. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129270 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLINICIAN CONTROL OF STIMULATION SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129271 | Server for Communication with an Implantable Medical Device - A system and method for modifying the parameters of an implantable medical device includes an implantable medical device that communicates with a remote control device that, in turn, communicates through the browser of a computer or any other device capable of using mark-up language protocol. The computer optionally communicates with other computers and/or devices through a network. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL A NON-PARESTHESIA STIMULATION BASED ON SENSORY ACTION POTENTIALS - A system and method for controlling non-paresthesia stimulation of nervous tissue of a patient. The method delivers a non-paresthesia stimulation waveform, senses sensory action potential (SAP) signals from the nervous tissue of interest, and analyzes the SAP signals to obtain SAP activity data for at least one of an SAP C-fiber component or an SAP A-delta fiber component. The method determines whether the SAP activity data satisfies a criteria of interest and adjusts at least one of the therapy parameters to change the non-paresthesia stimulation waveform when the SAP activity data does not satisfy the criteria of interest. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129273 | PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC THERAPY DEVICE WITH COMBINED ENERGY DELIVERY - An energy delivery device for emitting a combination of different types of energy. The device can emit pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) energy and another type of energy, including pulsed electrical energy, heat energy, vibration, percussion, etc. The combined energy can provide both healing and pain therapy as well as therapy to shallow as well as deeper tissue. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129274 | WEARABLE ENERGY DELIVERY SYSTEM - A wearable energy delivery system can be integrated with a wearable item to provide therapy to the user, including pain therapy, healing therapy, and muscle stimulation. Integration of the energy delivery system with apparel provides convenience to the user and allows hands free use of the system, which can be used during exercise or normal wear. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129275 | MAGNETIC HYPERTHERMAL ABLATION OF TUMOR CELLS - A method of treating cancer cells in a tumor comprising: a) administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising: i) functionalized magnetic gold nanoparticles (GNP) coated with a polymer giving them a positive charge and ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefore; and b) exposing the tumor to an intense and rapidly fluctuating magnetic field sufficient to induce eddy currents capable of hyperthermally ablating the cancer cells. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129276 | MAGNETIC NEURAL STIMULATOR AND METHOD OF ACTIVATION OF NEURAL TISSUE WITH SAME - An electromagnetic neural stimulation device includes a biocompatible shaft and one or more microcoil systems inside the shaft. A microcoil system includes a microcoil (driven externally) that is complemented with a metallic element juxtaposed against the microcoil as a shield to non-uniformly affect spatial distribution of the strength of the magnetic field generated by the microcoil. The microcoil system is oriented at a position inside the shaft that is predetermined to place the microcoil system in the vicinity of target neurons once the shaft is inserted into the biological tissue. The angular orientation of the microcoil system is optionally varied to selectively stimulate different regions of the neural network. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129277 | Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platform for Retina Neuron Activation Apparatus and Method - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating receptors in postsynaptic neurons of damaged or diseased retinas. The invention also related to methods for using the compositions set forth herein for treatment of diseases of hyperexcitability such as epilepsy. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129278 | PROBE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOBIOMODULATION OF TISSUE LINING A BODY CAVITY - A device is presented for use in treatment of tissues inside a body cavity. The device comprises a probe member having at least a portion thereof carrying a plurality of light sources, at least said portion of the probe member having dimensions and shape suitable for insertion into a certain body cavity and for arranging within the surface thereof a three-dimensional array of said light sources, the light sources being configured and operable to irradiate optical energy outwardly from said probe member. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129279 | WEARABLE THERAPEUTIC LIGHT SOURCE - A wearable device for therapeutic irradiation of skin may comprise: a light source optically coupled to a light spreading sheet and electrically coupled to a controller configured for controlling the intensity of light emitted from the light source and the duration of emission of light from the light source during a therapeutic session; a proximity sensor for detecting proximity of the light spreading sheet to the skin, the proximity sensor being attached to the light spreading sheet and electrically coupled to the controller; and a power source electrically coupled to the light source and the controller; wherein the controller is further configured to turn on, and keep turned on for the duration of the therapeutic session, the light source when the proximity sensor detects proximity of the light spreading sheet to the skin. In embodiments the light source may comprise an array of light emitting diodes attached to a substrate. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129280 | LIGHT EXPOSURE REGULATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods comprising a light therapy luminaire adjustable to change a color temperature of light from the luminaire without changing the light to a non-white color; and software applications for receiving light exposure data to set a target color temperature for the luminaire. Calibration, sensors, software, and control processes for luminaires are taught. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129281 | THERAPY DEVICE FOR EDEMA AND NEUROPATHY - Disclosed is a therapy device for edema and neuropathy. Colored light within a visible light wavelength range, which is known to be useful for treating edema and neuropathy, is irradiated to a treatment area such as acupuncture points on a foot or a hand, or the surface of the skin, thereby relaxing the smooth muscle tissue of tissue cells with edema or neuropathy, facilitating peripheral vascular circulation and lymphatic circulation, and inducing the secretion of a material for treating edema and neuropathy. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129282 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPECIFYING TREATMENT CRITERIA AND TREATMENT PARAMETERS FOR PATIENT SPECIFIC RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for specifying treatment criteria and treatment planning parameters for patient specific radiation therapy planning. According to an aspect, a method includes receiving data about a patient, computing geometric characterization of one or more organs at risk proximate to a target volume of a patient or vice versa, and selecting relevant treatment knowledge and experience. The method also includes generating, based on the received data, computed geometric characterization, and available knowledge and experience, a first set of radiation treatment planning parameters that will lead to a high quality plan for the patient. Further, the method includes model-based prediction, based on the data, a second set or more of radiation treatment planning parameters that will lead to alternative achievable plans with different organ sparing objectives for treating the patient. The multiple sets for parameters can be used separately or in conjunction to generate treatment plans. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129283 | METHOD OF CALIBRATION OF A STEREOSCOPIC CAMERA SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A RADIO THERAPY TREATMENT APPARATUS - The disclosed calibration method includes a calibration phantom positioned on an adjustable table on the surface of a mechanical couch, with the phantom's centre at an estimated location for the iso-centre of a radio therapy treatment apparatus. The calibration phantom is then irradiated using the apparatus, and the relative location of the center of the calibration phantom and the iso-centre of the apparatus is determined by analyzing images of the irradiation of the calibration phantom. The calibration phantom is then repositioned by the mechanical couch applying an offset corresponding to the determined relative location of the centre of the calibration phantom and the iso-centre of the apparatus to the calibration phantom. Images of the relocated calibration phantom are obtained, to which the offset has been applied, and the obtained images are processed to set the co-ordinate system of a stereoscopic camera system relative to the iso-centre of the apparatus. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129284 | METHOD FOR DIRECT BONE STIMULATION DURING INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURE TO ASSIST IN BONE HEALING - A surgical method uses a surgical instrument having an operative tip or end effector and an applicator of energy having an energy-transmitting interface, the applicator being different from the surgical instrument and separate therefrom. The method contemplates conducting an interventional procedure including steps of: (i) manipulating the instrument to place the operative or end effector in contact with bone tissue of a patient at a surgical site, (ii) using the surgical instrument to surgically operate on the bone tissue at the surgical site, (iii) prior to a termination of the procedure, manipulating the applicator to place the interface in contact with bone of the patient at or proximate the surgical site, and (iv) operating the applicator to apply, to the bone via the interface, energy with parameters of type, intensity, and duration selected for stimulating the healing of bone tissue. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129285 | METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY USING THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND TO TREAT SPINE AND ORTHOPEDIC DISEASES, INJURIES AND DEFORMITIES - A method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound in spine and orthopedic orthopedic procedures. The method includes a minimally invasive access port, a therapeutic ultrasound probe to treat a targeted area through the port, and a protective sheath that enables application of the therapeutic ultrasound without causing unintended tissue damage. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129286 | Breathing Mask With Variable Airflow Resistance Insert - A breathing mask having a face mask with a breathing port and a variable breathing resistance insert attached to the port. The insert includes an air resistance valve including a cap having a first plurality of apertures arranged in an arcuate arrangement, and a base attached rotatably to the cap and having a second plurality of apertures arranged in an arcuate arrangement. The cap is incrementally rotatable relative to the base between a first position, in which each of the first plurality of apertures of the cap is aligned with a corresponding one of the second plurality of apertures of the base, and a second position, in which one of the first plurality of apertures of the cap is aligned with one of the second plurality of apertures of the base, and the remainder of the first plurality of apertures of the cap is not aligned with any of the remainder of the second plurality of apertures of the base. The insert includes a connecting ring attached to the base and is adapted to be secured to the breathing port of the face mask. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129287 | Scent Suppression Mask - A wearable scent suppression breathing mask configured to suppress the scents associated with an individual's breath. The breathing mask includes a face mask, an outer fabric layer overlaying the face mask, at least one air inlet valve assembly mounted within the face mask, and a plurality of air outlet valve assemblies mounted within the face mask and including at least one filter element to suppress the scent from an individual's breath. The at least one air inlet valve assembly is an inhalation permitting and exhalation restricting port, while the air outlet valve assemblies are inhalation preventing and exhalation permitting ports that control the flow of air. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129288 | Safety Line Traveller - A traveller for safety line for a fall arrest system has a slot extending to the exterior of the traveller and a safety line locating shuttle provided on-board the traveller wherein the safety line locating shuttle is movable relative to the slot along a predetermined path in a direction across the slot. This aids in accurate positioning of the safety line with respect to the traveller. The slot can be defined between opposed slot edges which are movable relative to one another to reconfigure the slot. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129289 | WIND TURBINE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A system for suppressing a wind turbine fire using an admixture of hydrated super absorbent polymer having properties for suppressing and extinguishing of a fire. The admixture is non conductive and, upon drying, leaves a non-conductive residual that can be vacuumed from the wind turbine components to allow salvaging of the wind turbine components. The admixture is maintained within a pressurized storage vessel having a solenoid that is released by temperature sensor applying the admixture through strategically positioned nozzles to the control cabinets, generator, gearbox and bearings for extinguishment of any associated fire. Since the admixture of super absorbent polymer and water entraps the particulates and noxious and/or toxic gasses, the clean-up is substantially easier and quicker than the clean up from other methods of fire suppression and extinguishing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129290 | Regulatory Compliant Standpipe Hose Valve and Connection - A standpipe assembly including a pair of elongated, side-by-side chambers each including a first end and a second end, a Y-valve including an inlet and two outlets, each outlet in fluid communication with a respective one of the first ends of the pair of chambers, a hose connection snoot in fluid communication with the second ends of the pair of chambers, and a valve handle operatively connected to the Y-valve, wherein the valve handle is positionable between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the valve handle is spaced apart from the pair of chambers by at least two inches, in the second position, the valve handle is spaced apart from the pair of chambers by less than two inches. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129291 | GAS PURGING VALVE FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A gas purging valve is operative to be connected to piping in a Fire Protection System (FPS) and to bleed gas at a predetermined rate. The valve includes an inlet in gas flow relationship with the FPS piping and a central passage in gas flow relationship with the inlet. The valve also includes a calibrated orifice removeably disposed in the central passage, in gas flow relationship with the passage and operative to allow a maximum predetermined gas flow rate therethrough. The valve further includes an outlet in gas flow relationship with the calibrated orifice. A ball is disposed upstream of the central passage. The ball is operative to allow gas flow through the gas purging valve but operative to impede the flow of water through the gas purging valve. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129292 | WORKOUT BAG ASSEMBLIES - A workout bag assembly including a tubular body having a closed end and an accessible end. The tubular body defines an interior divided into at least two compartments by a partition. The tubular body also has an exterior with two inner handles side-by-side along a length of the tubular body and two end handles. Each end handle is adjacent to a respective end. A partition divides an interior of the tubular body into a first compartment and a second compartment. Three tubes can receive a weighted material. The first compartment is sized and configured to snugly hold one of the three tubes when filled, and the second compartment is sized and configured to snugly hold two of the three tubes when filled. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129293 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - An exercise device for use by a user on a support surface comprises a support assembly, an extendable neck, and one or more resilient first resistance assemblies. The support assembly supports the user relative to the support surface. The support assembly includes a support body that is engaged by the user, and a support base that supports the support body, the support base resting on the support surface. The extendable neck is movably coupled to the support assembly. More particularly, the extendable neck is selectively movable relative to the support assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. The one or more resilient first resistance assemblies are secured to the extendable neck. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129294 | ELASTIC TRAINING APPARATUS - An elastic resistance training apparatus for the performance of ankle plantar flexor resistance exercises, dorsi flexor resistance exercises, ankle inverter resistance exercises, or ankle everter exercises by a user. The apparatus comprises an elastic cord with a primary loop at each end configured to engage the dorsum and plantar surfaces of the user's foot. An auxiliary loop is connected to the primary loop and configured to engage the user's calcaneus bone when the primary loop engages the dorsum and plantar surfaces of the user's foot centering the apparatus at the talocrural joint to enable the user to perform talocrural joint movements without the apparatus disengaging from the user's foot during resistance exercises. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129295 | GRAVITY BALL - A gravity ball comprises a ball body. The ball body is compounded by using multiple layers of spherocolloid. A woven-belt reinforcing rib is compounded on the surface of at least one layer of spherocolloid. The present invention has a rational structure, high strength and a long service and is difficult to damage. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129296 | VARIABLE WEIGHT TONING STRAP - A variable weight toning strap having a flexible member and a plurality of generally rectangular sections, wherein each of the plurality of generally rectangular sections are disposed transversely along the flexible member length, include a top surface at least partially defining an upper surface of the flexible member, at least one perpendicular sidewall extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the top surface, and a section width separating a rear face and a front face of the sections. Two of the sections have a discontinuous upper slit defined by the at least one perpendicular sidewall of each of said sections flanking the upper slit, wherein the upper slit spans the section width and terminates into a valley. The sections also define a plurality of channels therein, which house a plurality of weights, each selectively removably and frictionally retained by the respective plurality of channels. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129297 | EXERCISE APPARATUS, METHODS OF USING, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An exerciser and an elastic band. The exerciser includes first and second arms, a connector, and at least one elastic band. The first arm has a first body portion and first and second ends extending from the first body portion. The first body portion includes a first elongate slot and a first hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the first body portion. The exerciser includes a second arm having a second body portion and first and second ends extending from the second body portion. The second body portion includes a second elongate slot and a second hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the second body portion. The exerciser includes a connector rotatably coupling the first and second hinge portions of the respective first and second arms. The exerciser includes at least one elastic band formed as a continuous loop and disposed within the first and second elongate slots. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129298 | PIECE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT - A piece of fitness equipment, which is suitable for fitting to a body part of a person comprising a pressure chamber to which a fluid can be applied and a pump that is connected with the pressure chamber and is suitable for applying the fluid to the pressure chamber. Furthermore, the device comprises a controller for controlling the pump and a wearable holder that is detachably connectable with the pressure chamber and serves for holding the pressure chamber to the body part. The pressure chamber is formed in the shape of a hose. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129299 | HINGED INTERLOCKING TILES - An interlocking tile system comprised of hinges within interlocking units permitting rapid installation, removal and reinstallation. The assemblies are usable on all surfaces of structures such as buildings and vehicles of all types, for impact cushioning, sound, heat, light and friction insulation. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129300 | COVER OR TOWEL TO COVER EXERCISE MAT - A cover, such as a towel, for covering an article, such as a mat, is described. The cover may comprise a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite of the first surface, and an article attachment means. When the cover may be in use with the article, the first surface may be in removable physical contact with a user and the second surface may be substantially physically contacting the article. The article attachment means may comprise at least one segment of material that may be removably attached over a portion of the second surface to at least one edge of the cover forming a hollow tube or a cavity, wherein either an article terminal end or at least one article corner may removably pass through the hollow tube or be removably held within the cavity such that slippage between the cover and the article are minimized. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129301 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus comprising a foot support movable by the user on the frame back and forth through any one of a plurality of complete, reproducible and different arc segments of a master arcuate path, the foot support being interconnected to an arc segment selection device that is manually actuatable to enable the user to manually select any one of the plurality of different arc segments. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129302 | EXERCISE ROLLER DEVICE WITH REMOVABLY FIXABLE SUPPORT - An exercise device, includes: a hollow cylindrical roller, two end plates fixable at the opposite ends of the roller the inner envelope of the roller and the end plates essentially defining a cavity, and each of the end plates further including centrally situated bearing arrangement, two supporting feet each having a first and a second support wherein: the first and the second support of the supporting feet are alignable at the end plates to set the supports at an angle relative to each other, and each of the supporting feet being fixable at the end plates of the roller by a fastening arrangement so that the supporting feet are at least functionally connected to the bearing arrangements of the associated end plates and the roller being rotatably fixed to the supporting feet. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129303 | Ab Crunch Neck Support - The present invention comprises a new and improved exercise device that is specifically adapted to assist a user engaged in abdominal crunches. The device comprises an elongated, arcuate board having a pair of handle grips extending from the sides thereof. Users engage the handles of the device and place their hands alongside their head during the crunch exercise. This is accomplished without placing strain on the neck. Rather than placing a tugging load on the back of the user's head, the board distributes this load across the back of the head, neck, and upper back of the user, thereby avoiding neck flexion. Overall, the device supports both the head and upper back, and eliminates neck pain when performing an abdominal crunch. The device includes adjustable side handles to ensure hands are properly placed, and stabilizes the head and neck while a person performs abdominal exercises. The device improves form during the exercise and improves core performance. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129304 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus for performing a back extension exercise comprising:
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20160129305 | IMPACT PLYOMETRIC EXPANDER (VARIANTS) - The invention relates to the field of sports equipment, and specifically to multi-functional wrist and hand expander-trainers, and can be used as a means for training wrist joints and for the effective execution of various training exercises aimed at a particular development of arm, body and leg muscles. The technical result is the uniqueness of design of the impact plyometric expander, allowing for the application of increased-concentration impact movements, plyometric exercises, energy accumulation, the development of explosive speed, and muscle neurostimulation; in addition, using the present expander makes it possible to gain kinetic energy, forcing individual muscle groups to experience various contractions (eccentric, isometric and concentric contractions) several times each. Several variants of the invention are claimed, according to one of which, the expander includes a handle, a connecting element, and a concave head which is connected to the concave handle by means of the concave connecting element; the concave connecting element is connected to the concave head with the formation of a break, and the concave head has an irregular thickness across its entire surface and a narrowing at the bottom part thereof. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129306 | SENSOR UNIT, SENSOR SET, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, AND MOUNTING METHOD OF SENSOR UNIT - A sensor unit is mounted on a golf club which is one of sports equipments, and detects an inertial amount generated by a swing. In the sensor unit, a Z-axis serving as a detection axis of the inertial amount generated along a direction orthogonal to a surface located on the golf club side when the sensor unit is mounted on the golf club is set to extend along a direction S of the swing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129307 | MOTION DETECTION DEVICE, HOLDER, AND MOTION BODY WITH SENSOR - A motion detection device which is attached to a motion body and detects a motion thereof, includes a sensor that detects the motion, and a holder that includes a fixation unit which is attached to the motion body so as to fix the sensor to the motion body, in which the holder further includes a first terminal that is provided at the fixation unit, and an antenna that is connected to the first terminal, and in which the sensor includes a second terminal that is electrically connected to the first terminal when attached to the holder. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129308 | WEARABLE DEVICE ASSEMBLY HAVING ATHLETIC FUNCTIONALITY AND STREAK TRACKING - A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller, display and indicator system thereon. The controller has at least one sensor wherein activity of a user wearing the device is detected. The controller selectively illuminates the indicator system to indicate a level of activity of the user. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129309 | PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for electronically providing coaching feedback to a user during an athletic activity are disclosed. The method may include receiving electronic data, collecting second electronic data, generating comparison electronic speed data by comparing the second electronic speed data to the first electronic speed data, prompting the user. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129310 | DEVICE FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT - Continuous monitoring of a plurality of physiological data may be used for health and fitness improvements for a user. To this end, a physiological monitoring and measurement device may include a wearable strap that receives heart rate data for a user including a time series of heart rate data, a maximum heart rate, and a resting heart rate. A processor may transform the heart rate data into a time series of heart rate reserve data that is weighted, e.g., to account for cardiovascular efficiencies at different intensity levels, to provide a weighted time series of heart rate reserve values. An intensity score that provides an indicator of cardiovascular intensity for an exercise routine may be generated from the weighted time series of heart rate reserve values and displayed to the user on the wearable strap. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129311 | AUTOMATIC SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL EXERCISE MACHINES - Method and system for operating a fitness exercise equipment are provided. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for operating a fitness exercise equipment comprises a processor and a memory device electronically coupled to the processor, the memory device storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to acquire an initial exercise parameters entered by a user, determine an initial exercise program based on the initial exercise parameters, and initiate movement of the fitness exercise equipment in correspondence with the initial exercise program, where the instruction to acquire the initial exercise parameters comprises instructions to detect commands entered by the user via built-in touch screen of the fitness exercise equipment, wherein instructions to detect commands entered by the user via built-in touch screen comprises detecting a curve drawn by the user on the built-in touch screen. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129312 | Diamond Type Cam for Rock Climbing - A diamond type cam for rock climbing is provided, which includes a body having an operating member provided thereon, a slide member slidably coupled to the body, a plurality of extension cams each of which has one end that is rotatably coupled to the body and the slide member and an extended end portion that is rotatably hinge-coupled, and a plurality of wires each of which has one end that is coupled to a predetermined position of a lower portion of the extension cam and the other end that is rotatably coupled to a predetermined position of the slide member. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129313 | WINGED AQUATIC APPARATUS - A winged apparatus for use in aquatic environments is described. In one aspect, the apparatus includes: a water-impermeable wing for mounting on a user's arm, the wing having a top exterior surface and a bottom exterior surface; and a handle positioned on the bottom exterior surface of the wing, the handle being adapted to receive a hand of the user. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129314 | GOLF BALL DIMPLES DEFINED BY SUPERPOSED CURVES - The present invention is a golf ball which comprises dimples having a cross-sectional shape defined by the superposition of a weighted profile and one or more additional profiles, and a method of making such dimples. The dimples preferably have a circular boundary and maintain an axis coincident with the center of the circular boundary. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129315 | GOLF BALL CORES HAVING FOAM CENTER AND POLYMERIC OUTER LAYERS WITH HARDNESS GRADIENTS - Multi-layered golf ball core sub-assemblies and the resulting golf balls are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The intermediate core layer is preferably formed from a thermoplastic composition such as an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer resin; and the outer core layer is preferably formed from a thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129316 | GOLF BALLS HAVING NON-UNIFORM CORE STRUCTURES WITH METAL-CONTAINING CENTERS - Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core and cover are provided. The ball contains a small, heavy inner core and surrounding outer core layer. The inner core preferably contains metal materials such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, nickel, iron, tin, and bronze particles dispersed in a thermoset or thermoplastic polymeric matrix. Preferably, the polymeric matrix comprises polybutadiene rubber. The outer surface of the inner core preferably has a non-uniform structure and includes projecting members. For example, the outer surface may contain multiple projecting ribs with gaps located between the ribs. The ball includes a cover surrounding the core structure. The cover may be multi-layered. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129317 | METHOD FOR MAKING BALL - A method for making a ball provides a shortened manufacturing cycle and enhanced closeness between bound layers of the ball. The method includes providing a vacuum forming mold with two halves, opening the two halves, laying an outer cover in the vacuum forming mold, placing a yarn-wound bladder in the vacuum forming mold, closing the two halves of the mold, operating the vacuum forming mold to make the outer cover and the yarn-wound bladder combined tightly under vacuum and form a semi-finished ball, transferring the semi-finished ball into a vulcanizing mold, and heating the vulcanizing mold for vulcanization, thereby obtaining the ball. With the method, the rugby ball can be made effectively and have good quality due to the close combination between the layers. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129318 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH POLYMERIC FACE - A golf club head includes a body and a face plate insert. The body includes an annular face support having a recessed shelf configured to receive the face plate insert, and partially defining a central cavity. The face plate insert includes a hitting surface and a rear surface that is opposite the hitting surface. The face plate insert is disposed within the annular face such that the rear surface of the face plate insert abuts the recessed shelf. The face plate insert includes a polymeric material that is disposed across the cavity and that has a tensile strength of at least about 220 MPa. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129319 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH FLEXURE - A golf club head including a crown, a sole, a hosel, a face and a flexure. The flexure provides compliance during an impact between the golf club head and a golf ball, and is tuned to vibrate, immediately after impact, at a predetermined frequency. A slot is included in a portion of the golf club head and works with the flexure to further tune performance. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129320 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A putter-type golf club head has a main body and a face component including a first element formed of a resilient material. The putter-type golf club head also has a second element forward of the first element and including a rigid material. The second element is secured directly to the first element. The first element has a thickness that gradually increases toward a sole portion of the club head. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129321 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A putter-type golf club head includes a main body. The main body includes a forward end, a rearward end opposite the forward end, a bottom portion, a top portion opposite the bottom portion, and a male-type hosel component defining a longitudinal axis that is forwardly canted relative to vertical. A face component is secured to the forward end of the main body. The face component includes a first element formed of a resilient material and a second element formed of a rigid material that is secured to the first element. A striking face generally defines a virtual striking face plane and is at least partially formed by the face component. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129322 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH ADJUSTABLE CHARACTERISTICS - A golf club head with means for adjusting a center of gravity along more than one axis and means adjusting at least one of a characteristic selected from the group consisting of face angle, loft angle, and lie angle is disclosed herein. The golf club head comprises one or more adjustable features such as weight bars, weight screws, weight cartridges, and adjustable sole members, and preferably includes structural features such as pegs, teeth, and polymeric dampeners that serve to preload the one or more adjustable features on the golf club head and prevent or reduce unwanted vibrations when the golf club head is in use. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129323 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH ADJUSTABLE CENTER OF GRAVITY - A golf club head comprising a slidable weight for adjusting the location of the golf club head center of gravity, as well as the golf club head bias, is disclosed herein. In particular, the golf club head, which may be a wood or iron-type head, comprises a pair of rails extending along at least one surface, such as a rear surface of an iron type head or a channel disposed in a wood-type head, and a slidable weight comprising a pair of grooves sized to receive the rails. In some embodiments, an applique or one or more clips are applied over or to the rails to prevent the weight from disengaging from the golf club head. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129324 | Putt Pointer with GPS (grooved putt sight) - The Putt Pointer putter grip with GPS (grooved putt sight) is the only putter grip in existence today as a practical aid for golfers to determine the line of the putt. Other methods employed by golfers today can be seen on television wherein the golfer “stalks” the green looking at all variables he/she deems relevant to making a putt. Golfers kneel behind the ball, some nearly lay behind the ball in a crouching fashion to see the line of the putt relative to the slope of the green. Putt Pointer used with the conventional method of “plumb bobbing” eliminates completely the need for all of the aforementioned contortions. The features of the Putt Pointer putter grip can be applied to any form of putter mold to produce the grooves for sighting the putt line. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129325 | BARREL FOR A BAT ASSEMBLY AND BALL BAT - The present disclosure is directed to a barrel comprising cast metal, composite or plastic for use in a bat assembly; a bat assembly comprising a barrel portion, an end cap and a handle; and a ball bat. The barrel may have uniform wall thickness or may include structural elements disposed on an inner surface to improve stiffness and reduce weight. The barrel and bat may further comprise a weighted insert for an asymmetrical center of gravity, allowing controlled spin to be imparted on a struck ball based on the angular orientation of the bat. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129326 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING REACTION CAPABILITIES, REFLEXES, SPEED AND FURTHER ASSOCIATED, SPORTS-RELATED, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE SKILLS OF A USER IN TRAINING - The invention relates to a training device for improving reaction capabilities, reflexes, speed and further associated, sports-related, physical and cognitive skills of a user in training, comprising at least one reaction target to be struck arranged on at least one elastic holding line, said holding line being held under tension between at least one fastening point, located above the training area of the user in training, and a floor fastening, wherein at least two holding lines, arranged at a distance from one another and having reaction targets arranged thereon, are interconnected by the coupling of impulses, for example, via at least one common support element. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129327 | SPORTS TRAINING DEVICE - The invention generally relates an athletic training device comprised of a support structure having a front side and a back side. Where the two sides are generally interchangeable. The invention is formed by removably fitting rigidity elements together through connectors or connecting means to form a support structure that is designed to be held by at least one user in a plurality of positions. The support structure made be made be comprised of removable elements or be of a unitary construction, and may contain at least one hollow element. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129328 | SPORTS TRAINING TOOLS, DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A sports training level system is disclosed including a set of training level cards associated with a sport, wherein each of the training level cards correlate to a different training level and identify a set of training skills catagories for that training level. The training level cards including a training level identifier printed on a first side of each of the training level cards; and a list of specific training skills for each of the training skills catagories printed on a second side of each of the training level cards, wherein the list of specific training skills correlate with the training level identified on the training level card; and wherein the specific training skills become more advanced at each progressive training level. A training device and kit is also disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129329 | Baseball Multi-Tee Training System - Certain embodiments herein relate to a baseball multi-tee training system that comprises a base that is attached to a vertically extending tube. The baseball multi-tee training system further comprises an upper rotatable collar that is disposed around the vertically extending tube that attaches an upper horizontal arm to the vertically extending tube, and a lower rotatable collar that is disposed around the vertically extending tube that attaches a lower horizontal arm to the vertically extending tube. Disposed at each end of the upper horizontal arm are one or more upper ball supports that each supports a ball. Similarly, disposed at each end of the lower horizontal arm is one or more lower ball that each support a ball, where the ball supported by each of the upper ball supports and the lower ball supports do not cause an obstruction in relation to each other. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129330 | SLIDING HANDLE TRAINING BAT - A training bat has a central rod extending through the longitudinal length of the bat. A knob may be located at a proximal end of the bat. A handle located immediately distal to the knob may slide along the length of the rod. A cone section may be located distal to the handle. The knob and cone section may limit the longitudinal sliding of the handle. A barrel section may be located distal to the cone section. If the barrel section includes an interior chamber, the distal end of the barrel section may include a removable cap. Weights, springs, pins and other objects may be located inside the barrel section. Electrical components or other devices may also be included in the cone section, barrel section or cap. The handle may include an acoustic chamber and an amplifying chamber to provide for emission of a sound when the bat is swung. The acoustic chamber and amplifying chamber may also incorporate safety features. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129331 | Method for practising golf swing and device therefor - The present invention provides a golf swing practice method, wherein a swing plane for guiding swing of a club is established, and a member for monitoring the condition whether an included angle is formed between a club body of the dub and the swing plane is established outside the swing plane, which are taken as a basis for judging whether a swing action is right or wrong. The present invention also provides a golf swing practice device, which comprises a bracket ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129332 | INDUCTIVE SENSING SYSTEM FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT - A measurement device may include one or more inductive structures coupled to a signal processor that measures changes in inductance. As the inductive structure moves in relation to an external conducting object, inductance changes may occur in the inductive structure. By analyzing the changes in inductance, the system may determine spatial relationships concerning the measurement device. Additionally, at least one inductive structure may be placed behind a conductive impact surface, allowing for measurement of impact characteristics without disturbing the impact surface. The measurement device may be used in or on sports equipment, such as a golf club. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129333 | INFLATABLE AND ADJUSTABLE SOCCER FIELD - An inflatable device that takes the general shape of a soccer field and includes goals. More specifically, the device is comprised of inflatable tubing, wherein two long side tubes and two short side tubes create a rectangular field of play and wherein a first and a second goal are made of the inflatable tubing and are connected to the field via the short side tubes. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129334 | MULTIPLE PIECE PITCHING MOUND - A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces. Each shell piece has a forward and rearward end with opposite side portions and an upper surface and opposite underside. The shell pieces when placed side by side interlock to one another to form an arcuate shell member. At least one of the plurality of shell pieces have retractable wheels secured therein such that the shell piece is moveable to facilitate transportation. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129335 | REPORT SYSTEM FOR PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC AND REHABILITATIVE VIDEO GAMES - A kinetic rehabilitation system comprising: a kinetic sensor comprising a motion-sensing camera; and a computing device comprising: (a) a communication module; (b) a non-transient memory comprising a stored set of values of rehabilitative gestures each defined by a time series of spatial relations between a plurality of theoretical body joints, and wherein each time series comprises: initial spatial relations, mid-gesture spatial relations and final spatial relations, and (c) a hardware processor configured to: (i) continuously receive a recorded time series of frames from said motion-sensing camera, wherein each frame comprises a three-dimensional position of each of a plurality of body joints of a patient, (ii) compare, in real time, at least a portion of the recorded time series of frames with the time series of spatial relations, to detect a rehabilitative gesture performed by the patient, (iii) detect a discrepancy between the rehabilitative gesture performed by the patient and a corresponding one of said stored set of values of rehabilitative gestures, (iv) log data pertaining to said discrepancy and to said rehabilitative gesture performed by said patient, (v) send said data to a therapist via said communication module and provide a report to said therapist. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129336 | Binding System For A Touring Snowboard - The invention relates to a system ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129337 | Skateboard Truck System and Method - A foot cover assembly comprising a foot cover and a base plate is disclosed. Said foot cover releaseably attaches to said base plate. Said base plate releaseably attaches to a board assembly. A portion of said foot cover is arranged over a deck of said board assembly. Said foot cover selectively holds a foot of a rider of said board assembly between said foot cover and said deck. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129338 | EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIALLY INTERACTIVE LEARNING GAME AND METHOD - The educational and socially interactive learning game includes a plurality of game boards, each game board having different uniquely identifiable indicia; a plurality of sets of game pieces, each game board having a corresponding set in which each game piece has the same identifiable indicia as the corresponding game board; a die having indicia on its faces, each game board having a face of the die bearing its corresponding identifiable indicia; and a plurality of game cards. Each player begins with a game board and corresponding of game pieces. Once the die is cast, the player who cast the die must ask a question eliciting personal information from the player whose game board corresponds to the indicia on the die, or play an educational game with that player. The players then exchange game pieces. The game ends when one player obtains a game piece from each of the other players. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129339 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - [Problem] In the past, a prescribed action could not be executed through an enjoyable operation. [Solution] The information processing device according to one embodiment comprises an output unit for outputting one or more blank areas corresponding to one or more items of blank area information, and one or more objects; a receiving unit for receiving a move command with respect to the object; a mover unit for moving the object in response to a move command received by the receiving unit; and an execution unit for, in cases where the position of an object moved by the mover unit exists in a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the blank area, executing an action that corresponds to the blank area or moved object. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129340 | MODULAR POLYHEDRAL OBJECT - A modular polyhedral object having at least four external faces which each have in the assembled state a different form and/or color design, is formed from several individual building blocks that each forms a part of the form or color design of each external face. The building blocks are joined together loosely or with releasable connecting means, wherein the building blocks of each module have at least four differently designed side faces. A form-congruent assembly of the object is created by arranging the individual building blocks so as to produce matching external faces on each side of the object, as well as to produce matching respective opposing side faces of the building blocks inside the object with vertically and horizontally matching coded pairs. A modular polyhedral cube-shaped object with at least five differently designed side faces is also described. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129341 | COLOR VARYING RANDOM EVENT-DETERMINING GAMING OBJECTS - A game object is used as a moving object to provide a random outcome event by movement and final stoppage in an outcome indicating position or mode. Examples are die, dice, balls, roulette balls, roulette wheels and pointers on candy wheel. The object has:
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20160129342 | Gaming Keyboard With Hand Registration Features - A gaming keyboard and related methods are disclosed that provide features to enhance the computer gaming experience. A keyboard connection pod is disclosed that improves power capabilities of the keyboard thereby allowing for enhanced features that require more power. A panic mechanism is disclosed that can be triggered to cause one or more selected keys to change states. Keycap rim-lighting is disclosed that provides improved visual indication of key positions. A hand registration enhancement is disclosed including a spacebar having a thumb notch and/or WASD and spacebar keys with different tactile response than other keys. Function keys are disclosed that are positioned proximate to allow reduced movement of the left hand. An integrated cord wrap tray is disclosed for a peripheral such as a mouse. Other features and variations are also disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129343 | REHABILITATIVE POSTURE AND GESTURE RECOGNITION - A kinetic rehabilitation system comprising: a kinetic sensor comprising a motion-sensing camera; and a computing device comprising: (a) a non-transient memory comprising a stored set of values of rehabilitative gestures each defined by a time series of spatial relations between a plurality of theoretical body joints, and wherein each time series comprises: initial spatial relations, mid-gesture spatial relations and final spatial relations, and (b) a hardware processor configured to continuously receive a recorded time series of frames from said motion-sensing camera, wherein each frame comprises a three-dimensional position of each of a plurality of body joints of a patient, wherein said hardware processor is further configured to compare, in real time, at least a portion of the recorded time series of frames with the time series of spatial relations, to detect a rehabilitative gesture performed by the patient. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129344 | INFORMATION PROCESSOR, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSOR, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - An information processor determines data content to be transmitted and a destination device to which to transmit the data on the basis of the posture of the information processor identified on the basis of detection results of a sensor adapted to detect the posture thereof, a control method of an information processor, a program, and an information storage medium. A game process execution section determines a transmission destination device on the basis of the posture of the information processor identified on the basis of detection results of the sensor. A missile data generation section determines data content to be transmitted to the transmission destination device on the basis of the posture of the information processor identified on the basis of detection results of the sensor at a time different from when the transmission destination device is determined. A missile data transmission section transmits the data to the transmission destination device. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129345 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TARGETING TARGET OBJECTS IN A COMPUTER GAME - A method of automatically targeting a target object, the method including setting a target range including a designated distance from a user-controlled character and a designated horizontal angle centering at a location of the character, selecting at least one target object included in the set target range, and displaying a shape distinguishable from a shape of the target object at a location near the at least one selected target object, wherein the target object is an object the character is able to attack from among objects in a computer game. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129346 | Head Mounted Display - A system and method for operating a head mounted display (HMD) is provided. The HMD has a head attachment portion and a viewing module coupled to the head attachment portion. The viewing module includes an inner side having a view port into a screen configuring for rendering a virtual reality scene and an exterior housing. A communications module for exchanging data with a computer system is provided and the computer system is configured to generate the virtual reality scene for the screen. A depth camera is integrated into the viewing module and is oriented to capture depth data of an environment in front of the exterior housing. One method includes processing, by the computer system, the depth data captured by the depth camera to identify hands of a user wearing the HMD in the environment. The hands are rendered into the virtual reality scene. The hands are tracked such that movements of the hands appear as movements of virtual hands extending into the virtual reality scene. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129347 | PERIPHERAL DEVICE WITH HAPTIC DIMINISHMENT PREVENTION COMPONENT - A system is provided that modifies a haptic effect experienced at a user input element, where the user input element is positioned within the housing so that a first contact with the housing defines a first maximum range of a first movement of the user input element. The system receives a position of a user input element of a peripheral device. The system further sends a haptic effect definition to the haptic output device in response to the received position of the user input element. The system further causes the haptic output device to output a force to the user input element of the peripheral device in response to the haptic effect definition. The system further causes the haptic diminishment prevention to define a first diminishment range of the first movement of the user input element, where the first diminishment range is less than the first maximum range and prevents the first contact with the housing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129348 | LOCATION AND AGE VERIFICATION FOR MOBILE GAMING - A method for electronic gaming on a mobile device including a location determining module and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the location determining module. Accuracy data is received from the location determining module. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the location determining module. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Electronic gaming over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129349 | SOCIAL VIDEO GAME METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method of playing a game includes displaying a first plurality of game elements on the display device, receiving a selection from the user, wherein the selection comprises a first game element of the plurality of game elements and at least one second game element of the plurality of game elements, and wherein an appearance of the first game element matches an appearance of the at least one second game element, displaying the selection as an enclosed area that encompasses the first game element and the at least one second game element, determining a second plurality of game elements, wherein each of the second plurality of game elements have an appearance that matches the appearance of the first game element and are located within the selection, and calculating a target score wherein the target score is based on a number of the second plurality of game elements. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129350 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVOLVING AN AVATAR - A method and system are provided for evolving an avatar. The method includes accessing a user profile for a user from a memory device. The method further includes generating an avatar for the user based upon the user profile. The method also includes changing the user profile based upon actions of the user relating to at least one of experience based progression, content type progression, frequency based progression, and competition based progression. The method additionally includes evolving an attribute of the avatar based upon a change in the user profile. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129351 | CUSTOMIZABLE, ADAPTABLE, MULTIUSER COMPUTER-BASED ROLE-PLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - Game client, game server, Web application server, and database server including database with data representative of a virtual world. Game client or server, or both, includes motifs, motif manager, character manager, scenes-a-faire manager, and display manager coupled to display, all in communication with game manager, and pseudorandomizer, which can instigate changing of a motif. Motifs are representative of a game character or environment. A user interface has mass sensor, accelerometer, haptic device, first device for visual input, output, or both, second device for audio input, output, or both, and tactile sensor, effector or both. Included may be automatic translator, or TTS/STT module. The online game can be virtual world representative of at least two of a northern continent, a western continent, a southern continent, a central continent, and an eastern continent. Methods provide game client, game server, and a database that manipulate character or environment motifs and scenes-a-faire. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129352 | CONTROLLER DEVICE AND CONTROLLER SYSTEM - An example terminal device includes a generally plate-shaped housing, an LCD provided on the front side of the housing, analog sticks, and first and second buttons. The analog sticks are provided respectively in left and right portions of the LCD above the center of the housing. The first and second buttons are provided on the back side of the housing so as to generally correspond to the analog sticks on the front side of the housing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129353 | Mist Producing Device for Playground with Sun Shade Apparatus - A play set with a mist device which includes a mist frame unit supported through a framework of the play set. The mist frame unit has a hollow body allowing water passage and comprises a flexible hose member mounted onto the framework, wherein a portion of the flexible hose member is constructed into a hose ring encircling a slide unit; a water inlet provided at a first end of the mist frame unit for connecting to a water source; and a plurality of mist producing units provided along the mist frame unit arranged for producing mist such that a preset mist surrounding area is defined within which the play set is located, therefore the mist can reach all play units of the play set, including the slide unit through the hose ring at an angle which is greater than 270°, thereby providing a cooling effect to the mist surrounding area. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129354 | SPINNING TOP AND SPINNING TOP PLAY DEVICE USING SAME - The present invention provides a spinning top employing a gyroscope to enhance the amusement at spinning top play, and a spinning top play device using the same such that, since a rotor of the spinning top is not exposed to the outside, an angular momentum of the rotor can be advantageously maintained for a long period of time even when collision occurs. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129355 | SELF-RIGHTING MODEL VEHICLE - The present invention provides a self-righting model vehicle. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129356 | KART WITH MOVABLE VISUAL EFFECT - A ridable kart having a front portion rotatably coupled to a rear portion. The front portion includes an inner surface that is adjacent to an outer cover portion and the two surfaces move relative to one another. The outer cover portion includes window portions or openings through which a portion of the inner surface is visible. The inner surface includes a visual feature that is visible through the window portions and the visual features moves relative to the window portions when the front portion rotates relative to the rear portion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129357 | Toy Slot Car with Protective Cover for Conductive Elements - A slot car comprises a chassis ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129358 | Smart Phone Controllable Construction Brick Vehicle - A vehicle toy that can work with common construction blocks provides connector surfaces covering the top and bottom of the toy housing for full integration into construction projects. Interface and control with the vehicle are provided by mesh wireless connectivity to a cell phone or the like greatly simplifying its construction. Mesh interconnections between vehicles and controllers allow greater interaction of the devices including allowing one device to be nominated as a referee permitting automatically refereed interactive contests. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129359 | BALLOON GUN AND METHOD - A balloon gun comprising a hollow cylindrical body, one or more hand grips attached to the cylindrical body, a release trigger pivotally mounted on one of the hand grips or on the hollow cylindrical body and a balloon attaching mechanism. A balloon inflated with a fluid can be inserted inside the hollow cylindrical body and the inflated balloon is held by the balloon attaching mechanism. When the trigger is pressed the neck of the inflated balloon gets released from the balloon attaching mechanism and by the difference in fluid pressure that exists between the inside and outside of the balloon, the fluid rushes out of the balloon once the neck gets released from the balloon attaching mechanism and the force of the fluid coming out of the inflated balloon pushes the balloon forward and the balloon flies till the fluid pressures inside and outside of the balloon get equalized. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129360 | CIRCLE AROUND TOY DEVICE - A toy device for challenging a user's skill and acumen while providing both fun and exercise is provided. The toy device comprises a circular hoop having a center hub, a plurality of spokes extending from the center hub, and an outer rim surrounding the plurality of spokes. An elongated catch pole is provided having a first end and a second end with the second end of the catch pole having a hook. The hook formed on the second end of the catch pole is capable of rolling the circular hoop positioned in a vertical manner upon the outer rim. The catch pole is capable of manipulating the circular hoop through skilled turns and twists and to stop the motion of the hoop at conclusion of play. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129361 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED BUILDING BLOCK APPLICATIONS - A curvilinear tetrahedral enhanced building block may be formed. The block may include sigmoid or reverse sigmoid curve edges, and may include curved vertices. The shape various planes or vertices of the block may be selected or adjusted to exert a force against a surrounding viscous medium. The block may include a conductive element configured to generate an electrostatic field, and may include a magnetic element configured to generate a magnetic field. The block may be configured to conduct electricity to a surrounding dielectric fluid, and the block's generation of a magnetic field may induce magnetohydrodynamic motion within the dielectric fluid. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129362 | PAPER CRAFT MODEL WITH ARTICULATING ELEMENT - A paper craft model with articulating elements includes a paper craft model sheet that includes a paper substrate including a cut out with a multiplicity of scored lines adapted to facilitate a folding of the cut out into a first atomic three-dimensional object. The sheet also includes a spherical orifice defined on one surface of the first atomic three-dimensional object. Finally, the sheet includes an additional cut out disposed within the paper substrate, and including a multiplicity of scored lines adapted to facilitate a folding of the additional cut out into a second atomic three-dimensional object. The additional cut out defines an articulation tab including a neck extending from the additional cut out and a head disposed at a distal end of the neck. The neck has a width not exceeding a diameter of the orifice, and the head has a width that exceeds the diameter. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129363 | AIR DELIVERED SPECIAL EFFECTS - A discharge platform comprises an air propulsion mechanism that propels the discharge platform through the air. The discharge platform also comprises a special effect storage device that stores a special effect and is operably connected to the discharge platform. Further, the discharge platform comprises a processor. In addition, the discharge platform comprises an air delivery special effect mechanism that discharges a special effect from the special effect storage device toward a destination after receiving an instruction from the processor and during propulsion of the discharge platform through the air by the air propulsion mechanism. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129364 | SEMI-ASSEMBLABLE PINATA HAVING AN AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING CENTER - The present disclosure concerns a semi-assemblage piñata with an automatic closing center formed by a set of single-piece components and an original piñata's center, made of two linked pieces. The set of single pieces and center make a semi-assemblage piñata, ready to use afterwards as a game, piñata, or any other similar use. In addition, the present disclosure is related to the assemblage method of the piñata's center. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129365 | BACKGROUND IMAGERY FOR ENHANCED PEPPER'S GHOST ILLUSION - Systems and methods herein are directed to providing a visual effect background that may be added behind a transparent holographic projection screen (e.g., of a Pepper's Ghost Illusion system) that provides for greater scenic depth behind the holographic projection, regardless of the amount of actual physical space behind the transparent screen. The background, which may be used for projection-based holographic projections or video panel display projections, generally establishes an optical illusion of depth behind the holographic images (producing a depth perception or “perspective” that gives a greater appearance of depth or distance behind a holographic projection). | 2016-05-12 |
20160129366 | Method For Reprocessing Aircraft De-Icing Agents Comprising Glycol - The present invention relates to a method for reprocessing aircraft de-icing agents comprising glycol, in which (1) the used aircraft de-icing agent, which is possibly contaminated with runway de-icing agents, is collected in a suitable device, (2) the used aircraft de-icing agent collected in this manner is subsequently brought to a glycol content of between 50 and 75% by weight without or after only course prior separation of solid or suspended impurities by expelling water (3) and the concentrate obtained in this manner is separated into a water/glycol mixture and residue by means of a thin-film evaporator, and (4) the water/glycol mixture is collected. | 2016-05-12 |