28th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150190626 | Luer Connectors - Luer connector including a primary Luer male connector having a secondary female section extending from a top distal part of the primary Luer male connector back towards a proximal part thereof, the primary Luer male connector including a first inner fluid flow channel extending from a proximal end thereof to the secondary female section, the primary Luer male connector being configured to mate with a primary Luer female connector having a secondary male section including a second inner fluid flow channel. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190627 | CONNECTOR - A connector is disclosed, the connection including a main line flow channel through which a transfusion material can be circulated; a body includes a through-hole communicating with the main line flow channel; and a valve includes a slit that can open and close with respect to the main line flow channel due to elastic deformation of a deformed portion. The body includes a stopper for restricting a predetermined or more degree of elastic deformation of the valve when the valve is displaced. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190628 | IV Flow Controller Having Flushing Feature - Provided is an IV flow controller which adjusts the amount of an IV material supplied to a patient through an IV tube and to which a flushing feature is added. The IV controller according to the present invention includes: a first body unit, a second body unit, a fixed roller, and a driving roller. The fixed roller is fixedly and rotatably arranged, and has a first gear unit and a second gear unit. The driving roller is accommodated such that a portion thereof is exposed, and the driving roller is moved along the lengthwise direction while controlling the flow of the IV when the exposed portion is turned. Also, in the flushing position, the driving roller rotates in cooperation with the first gear unit of the fixed roller across the IV tube so as to flush the latter. The second gear unit of the fixed roller may be configured so as to have a ratchet gear, and the second body unit has a pawl which meshes with the ratchet gear of the fixed roller in order to prevent reverse rotation. According to the present invention, flushing in the reverse direction is prevented by the ratchet gear, and thus medical accidents caused by reverse flushing can be prevented. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190629 | Moulded Stimulation Pad | 2015-07-09 |
20150190630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING SLEEP APNEA - An oral appliance is disclosed that provides electrical stimulation to a patient's tongue in a manner that prevents collapse of the tongue and/or soft palate during sleep. More specifically, the appliance may induce a reversible current or currents in a lateral direction across the tongue in a manner that shortens the patient's Palatoglossus muscle, which in turn pulls the patient's soft palate downward towards a base of the tongue and/or decreases a volume of the tongue. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190631 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ORAL AND SYSTEMIC MALADIES IN ANIMALS USING ELECTRICAL CURRENT - Systems and methods for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190633 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF MOBILITY DYSFUNCTION - Effective systems and methods for improving neural communication impairment of a vertebrate being and affecting motor activity of a peripheral body part including a first signal providing component configured to provide pulsed peripheral stimulation signals at the peripheral body part, a second signal providing component configured to provide a pulsed motor cortex stimulation signal to a motor cortex area, a substantially DC signal providing component configured to provide direct current spinal stimulation signal at a neural spinal junction and a controller component configured to control timing of the pulsed peripheral stimulation signals and the pulsed motor cortex stimulation signal. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190634 | NEUROMODULATORY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for treating a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in a subject, such as functional dyspepsia or functional constipation. One step of the method can include inserting a therapy delivery device into a vessel of the subject. Next, the therapy delivery device can be advanced to a point substantially adjacent an intraluminal target site of the autonomic nervous system, the central nervous system, or both, that is associated with the functional GI disorder. The therapy delivery device can then be activated to deliver a therapy signal to the intraluminal target site in an amount and for a time sufficient to effect a change in sympathetic and/or parasympathetic activity in the subject and thereby treat the functional GI disorder. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190635 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR TRANSCRANIAL STIMULATION OF A HEAD REGION OF A SUBJECT - The present disclosure provides a system for transcranial stimulation of a head region of a subject, wherein the system includes an electrode arrangement having a plurality of electrodes coupled to an electrode drive arrangement. The electrodes are operable to contact onto a scalp of the head region of the subject and the drive arrangement is operable to generate electrical signals for driving the plurality of electrodes to cause transcranial stimulation of the head region of the subject. The system further includes a monitoring arrangement for monitoring spatial positions of the plurality of electrodes relative to the head region of the subject, and for indicating positional errors of the electrodes for enabling repositioning of the electrodes and/or a change in the electrical signals applied to the electrodes, for providing improved transcranial stimulation of the head region of the subject and/or mutual relative positions of the plurality of electrodes. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190636 | NON-INVASIVE VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION TO TREAT DISORDERS - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a variety of diseases and disorders that are primarily or at least partially driven by an imbalance in neurotransmitters in the brain, such as asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and the like. The invention involves the use of an energy source comprising magnetic and/or electrical energy that is transmitted non-invasively to, or in close proximity to, a selected nerve to temporarily stimulate, block and/or modulate the signals in the selected nerve such that neural pathways are activated to release inhibitory neurotransmitters in the patient's brain. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190637 | NON-INVASIVE VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION TO TREAT DISORDERS - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for treating bronchial constriction related to asthma, anaphylaxis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exercise-induced bronchospasm and post-operative bronchospasm. The treatment comprises transmitting impulses of energy non-invasively to selected nerve fibers that activate neural pathways to reduce the release of acetycholine from airway-related vagal preganglionic neurons within the brain of the patient. The transmitted energy impulses, comprising magnetic and/or electrical energy, stimulate the selected nerve fibers to produce the bronchodilation. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190638 | MODULAR ANTITACHYARRHYTHMIA THERAPY SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190639 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM ELECTRODE COMBINATION SELECTION - Approaches for selecting an electrode combination of multi-electrode pacing devices are described. Electrode combination parameters that support cardiac function consistent with a prescribed therapy are evaluated for each of a plurality of electrode combinations. Electrode combination parameters that do not support cardiac function are evaluated for each of the plurality of electrode combinations. An order is determined for the electrode combinations based on the parameter evaluations. An electrode combination is selected based on the order, and therapy is delivered using the selected electrode combination. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190640 | LEAD ELECTRODE FOR USE IN AN MRI-SAFE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable stimulation system comprises a stimulator for generating electrical stimulation and a conductive stimulation lead having a proximal end electrically coupled to the stimulator, wherein at least a first component of the impedance looking into the stimulator is substantially matched to the impedance of the stimulation lead. At least one distal stimulation electrode is positioned proximate the distal end of the stimulation lead. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190641 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH CONTROL OF NEURAL STIMULATION BASED ON BATTERY STATUS - An implantable medical device is powered by a battery to deliver one or more therapies including at least one non-life-sustaining therapy such as neural stimulation for enhancing quality of life of a patient. When the battery approaches its end of life, the implantable medical device reduces power consumption of the neural stimulation (e.g., intensity of the neural stimulation) for extending the remaining battery life while maintaining a certain amount of therapeutic benefits for the patient. In one embodiment, the intensity of the neural stimulation is reduced in a tiered manner. In one embodiment in which the implantable medical device also delivers at least one life-sustaining cardiac stimulation therapy, the neural stimulation is disabled or adjusted to reduce its power consumption (e.g., intensity) while the intensity of the cardiac stimulation therapy is maintained when the battery is near its end of life. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190642 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHRENIC STIMULATION DETECTION - Approaches for characterizing a phrenic stimulation threshold, a cardiac capture threshold, a maximum device parameter, and a minimum device parameter are described. A plurality of cardiac pacing pulses can be delivered by using a cardiac pacing device, a pacing parameter of the plurality of cardiac pacing pulses being changed between delivery of at least some of the pulses. One or more sensor signals can be evaluated to detect stimulation of the phrenic nerve by one or more of the plurality of cardiac pacing pluses. The evaluation of the one or more sensor signals and the pacing parameter can be compared to determine if a phrenic stimulation threshold is at least one of higher than a maximum device parameter and lower than a minimum device parameter. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190643 | ACTIVITY SENSOR PROCESSING FOR PHRENIC NERVE ACTIVATION DETECTION - An implantable cardiac device includes a sensor for sensing patient activity and detecting phrenic nerve activation. A first filter channel attenuates first frequencies of the sensor signal to produce a first filtered output. A second filter channel attenuates second frequencies of the accelerometer signal to produce a second filtered output. Patient activity is evaluated using the first filtered output and phrenic nerve activation caused by cardiac pacing is detected using the second filtered output. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190644 | METHODS FOR SETTING CARDIAC PACING PARAMETERS IN RELATIVELY HIGH EFFICIENCY PACING SYSTEMS - According to some methods, for example, preprogrammed in a microprocessor element of an implantable cardiac pacing system, at least one of a number of periodic pacing threshold searches includes steps to reduce an evoked response amplitude threshold for evoked response signal detection. The reduction may be to a minimum value measurable above zero, for example, as determined by establishing a ‘noise floor’. Alternately, amplitudes of test pacing pulses and corresponding post pulse signals are collected and reviewed to search for a break, to determine a lower value to which the evoked response threshold may be adjusted without detecting noise. Subsequent to reducing the threshold, if no evoked response signal is detected for a test pulse applied at or above a predetermined maximum desirable pulse energy, an operational pacing pulse energy is set to greater than or equal to the maximum desirable in conjunction with a reduction in pacing rate. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190645 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR PROVIDING STIMULATION THERAPY - An electrical stimulation system provides stimulation therapy to a patient. The system includes a neurostimulation lead that contacts patient tissue and couples with an implantable stimulation device, such as an implantable pulse generator, that receives stimulation parameters for providing stimulation therapy to a patient. The implantable stimulation device includes a header with a plurality of connector assemblies that receive an end of the neurostimulation lead, and a case containing a charging coil and a telemetry coil coupled to programming circuitry on a printed circuit board, which is in turn coupled to the connector assemblies via a feedthrough assembly. The telemetry coil receives data from an external programmer and transmits the data to the programming circuitry, which in turn uses the data to communicate to the connector assemblies and the neurostimulation lead to provide stimulation therapy to a patient. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190646 | CONTROLLING A PERSONAL MEDICAL DEVICE - Medical monitoring and treatment apparatus, which is controlled by a plurality of control sources, includes a “personal medical device” (PMD) or an “implantable medical device” (IMD), respectively carried by, or implanted in, a patient. The PMD/IMD is alternatively self-controlled or controlled by one or more local external control stations, at or near the location of the patient, and/or one or more remote external control stations, remote from the patient. Either or both of the local and remote stations may be operated by a person, such as the patient, a patient facilitator and/or a medical professional, or the stations may operate automatically. Since the device is controlled by multiple sources, hierarchies are used to select the source of control. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190647 | USE CASE-BASED SERVICES - An apparatus comprises an external device for communication with an implantable device. The external device includes a communication circuit configured to receive a communication signal from at least a third device separate from the external device and the implantable device, a locating circuit configured to determine a location of the external device using the received communication signal, a port configured to receive user identity information into the external device, and a control circuit electrically coupled to the communication circuit, the locating circuit, and the port. The control circuit is configured to allow user access to an implantable device feature according to the determined location and received user identity information. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190648 | TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION DEVICE WITH BODY PROXIMITY SENSORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MIGRAINE HEADACHES - A transcranial magnetic stimulation device has a capacitor for storing electrical energy. A wire coil delivers a magnetic pulse when the capacitor is actuated to cause current flow through the wire coil. A charging circuit charges the capacitor and there is a sensor which includes an unactivated state and an activated state. A control circuit connected to the body sensor initiates the delivery of a magnetic pulse when current from the capacitor flows through the wire coil. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190649 | EMBEDDED PHOTONIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IRRADIATION OF MEDIUM WITH SAME - System and method for irradiating a region of interest of a medical device, implanted in a biological tissue, and the surrounding tissue. The system includes a translucent wall having an optically diffusing component and, optionally, an associated source of light embedded therein. The optical diffuser is optionally configured to outcouple light with a uniform spatial distribution and may include a network of biocompatible waveguides. The system may include a catheter with a distal end with an embedded diffuser that outcouples light delivered from the external source through a spiral of optical fiber, buried in the wall of the catheter. The system may include a biocompatible layer permanently embedded into the biological tissue and containing quantum dots that are activated wirelessly, through the layer, to irradiate the surrounding tissue from inside. Such a layer does not need to be removed from the tissue after irradiation of the tissue has been accomplished. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190650 | FLEXIBLE EYE MASK - A flexible eye mask for inducing brainwave in a brain of a wearer including a flexible substrate conformable with the contours of a face of the wearer, a plurality of light generation devices disposed upon the flexible substrate, a controller for controlling operation of the plurality of light generation devices and a power source for powering the plurality of light generation devices. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190651 | PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM THAT ADAPTS TO THE POSITION OF AN INFANT IN NEONATAL CARE - Systems and methods for providing phototherapy to an infant use the determined position and/or posture of an infant to provide effective phototherapy through a set of light sources, to avoid electromagnetic radiation from the light sources directly impinging on the eyes of the infant, and to reduce or limit the level of electromagnetic radiation leaked into the environment. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190652 | FLEXIBLE LIPOLYSIS STIMULATING DEVICE - A flexible lipolysis stimulating device and arrangement including a flexible substrate conformable with contours of a user's body, a plurality of radiation generating devices disposed upon the flexible substrate and a flexible housing conformable with the contours of the user's body, which is arranged to house the flexible substrate and the plurality of radiation generating devices. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190653 | DETERMINATION APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE POSE AND SHAPE OF AN INTRODUCTION ELEMENT - The invention relates to a determination apparatus for determining the pose and shape of an introduction element like a catheter within a living being, wherein the introduction element ( | 2015-07-09 |
20150190654 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING BRACHYTHERAPY - This invention is a medicament delivery vehicle, the vehicle comprising tubular members adapted to removably receive the medicament and an expandable stent adapted to receive the tubular members. Also provided is a medicament delivery vehicle, the vehicle comprised of tubular members which receive the medicament wherein the medicament comprises discrete entities and each of said entities are removably positioned at predetermined regions within the members. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190655 | RADIATION PLANNING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method of determining a radiation distribution, comprising: Determining or estimating movements of a patient during a radiation exposure; exposing a phantom to radiation, wherein the radiation exposure of the phantom corresponds to an intended radiation exposure of the patient; measuring first radiation values at respective first positions during the radiation exposure of the phantom; and calculating second radiation values at respective second positions based on said first radiation values and values of one or more parameters indicative of said movements of the patient. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190656 | RADIATION TREATMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OUTWARDLY MOVABLE RADIATION TREATMENT HEAD EXTENDING FROM RING GANTRY - An image-guided radiation treatment (IGRT) system and method are described. An IGRT apparatus having a gantry frame including a ring member with the ring member being rotatable around a substantially horizontal, longitudinally extending central axis, and the ring member having first and second horizontally opposing ends. The IGRT apparatus further includes a radiation treatment head coupled to the ring member by an arm member with the arm member being connected to the ring member at an arm member base. The arm member extends outwardly from the first end of the ring member in a direction away from the second end and is supported only by the arm member base, and the radiation treatment head is dynamically movable in at least a longitudinal direction toward and away from the first end of the ring member. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190657 | CONTROLLING X-RAY IMAGING BASED ON TARGET MOTION - An image guided treatment is performed to treat a target. To perform the image guided treatment, measurement data indicative of target motion is acquired. A timing of one or more x-ray images is determined based on the measurement data. Treatment may be performed on the target using the position of the target. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190658 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STEREOTACTIC INTENSITY-MODULATED ARC THERAPY - A method of irradiating a target in a patient comprising directing a beam of radiation from an external source of radiation | 2015-07-09 |
20150190659 | ACOUSTIC RADIATION FORCE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - The invention provides for medical instrument ( | 2015-07-09 |
20150190660 | ULTRASOUND CATHETER SYSTEM - An ultrasonic system operable at high drive frequencies and/or in pulsed operation is disclosed. The system may be used in a procedure to treat an occluded blood vessel. The system can be used to transmit ultrasonic energy from an ultrasonic transducer to a distal end of an ultrasonic transmission device. The ultrasonic device may operate at a resonant frequency. The resonant frequency can be determined prior to using the device and/or during use. The ultrasonic device may operate in a range of frequencies at or near resonance. Operational parameters including, for example, reflected vibrations, temperature, and/or user input can be used by the system to adjust the driving waveform. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190661 | FIREFIGHTER'S APPLIANCE - A system for simultaneously supplying compressed air to the personal breathing apparatus of a firefighter and to an internal combustion engine appliance, such as a chainsaw. The supply of air intake of the chainsaw is provided by means of an adapter which is configured to attach to both the air intake of the chainsaw and to a demand valve-type regulator. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190662 | INDUSTRIAL EDS (EMERGENCY DESCENT SYSTEM) HARNESS - An industrial safety harness for allowing a distressed worker to lower him or herself from a distance at least six feet above ground. The harness comprises adjustable belt sections for the worker's upper chest, waist and upper thighs. In a grommet strap on the left shoulder of this harness, there is stored a brake pin guide and shortened brake pin and secondary brake strap. A triangular shaped panel for the worker's back holds a smaller diameter, lighter weight safety line, at least about 40 feet in length. One preferred line, made from Aramid®, passes through a modified delta cross brake that includes a Kevlar® component with a brake line guide that prevents line twisting. The improved brake applies frictional pressure from different directions at the same time. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190663 | DELUGE SYSTEM - A method of providing a deluge system ( | 2015-07-09 |
20150190664 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING COMPOSITION CONTAINING TRANSITION METAL COMPOUND - The disclosure relates to a fire extinguishing composition containing a transition metal compound, comprising a salt of an organic acid of the fourth period elements in a subgroup and the group VIII; and using a pyrotechnic agent as a heat source and a power source, reacting through heat emitted by igniting the pyrotechnic agent to burn and outputting a fire extinguishing material. In the disclosure, a transition metal compound is selected as a primary ingredient, then an amine and/or organic amine salt is added to assist in fire extinguishing, a fire extinguishing aerosol is formed by using the fire extinguishing material generated by heating and decomposing the transition metal compound, and meanwhile the amine and/or organic amine salt is heated and decomposed to generate a great quantity of gas, thereby increasing the concentration and the air pressure strength of the fire extinguishing aerosol, improving the injection strength of the fire extinguishing material, and greatly improving the fire extinguishing performance of the fire extinguishing composition. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190665 | Adjustable Plate for Starting Block - Some embodiments of the invention provide a starting block system for use with a swimming pool. A pedestal is designed to support a platform. A back plate is disposed along a rear edge of the platform and has a width dimension that is less than the width dimension of the platform. A slide mechanism is disposed adjacent the rear edge of the platform and is in communication with the back plate. The back plate is designed to slide laterally adjacent the rear edge of the platform. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190666 | Inflatable Trampoline Pad - A trampoline comprises a trampoline frame and trampoline bed. The trampoline frame is connected to springs and the springs in turn support the trampoline bed. A trampoline enclosure has enclosure poles. An inflatable ring is formed around the trampoline frame. Inflatable posts are attached to the enclosure poles. The trampoline enclosure has enclosure poles that enclose at least a portion of the inflatable ring. The inflatable ring is anchored by an anchor, and the anchor is formed as a fluid chamber configured to retain fluid. The anchor is configured to rest on a ground surface. The anchor can connect to a distal side or a bottom surface of the inflatable ring. The inflatable ring can be formed as a trampoline pad that is configured to cover the springs. Entrance panel is configured for releasable sealing. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190667 | Multi Function Exercise Apparatus With Resistance Mechanism - An exercise apparatus that provides multiple different exercises for a User, including both resistance movements and isometrics. The User interacts with the apparatus by grasping a bar. A resistance mechanism is symmetrically mounted on a second bar and provides infinitely variable resistance to the User, as well as soundproof operation. There is a vertical column that allows infinite positioning of the bars for different bodily exercises, and a bench for support. The User can change the exercise resistance by verbal commands, or the apparatus can vary the exercise resistance in response to the force applied by the User. The apparatus can be operated at locations where electric service is permanently unavailable, or in zero gravity; and the apparatus can be mounted inside a shallow closet and hidden from view. To verify accuracy, the resistance can be calibrated against a known quantity of weight. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190668 | Weighted Exercise Sliding Device - A weighted exercise slide device for use in performing a variety of exercise routines is comprised of a weight plate encapsulated within a layer of high density polyethylene. The upper surface of the device may be provided with a plurality of small shear connectors for aid in securing a gripping surface comprised of a layer a soft or friction enhanced material. The weight plate is of a standard overall dimension but the weight of the weight plate may be altered to allow for manufacture of a plurality of differently weighted exercise slide devices of a uniform shape and size from a single mold. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190669 | TONING GARMENT WITH ROTATIONAL AXIS OFFSET COMPENSATION - Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with resistance elements, which may be fluid filled dampers. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques. Sensors may be provided for sensing any of a variety of biometric parameters and for determining exerted power or calories consumed. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190670 | Stair Climber Apparatuses and Stair Apparatuses - A stair climber apparatus has a frame and a plurality of stairs that are pivotably connected together in series and travel in a loop with respect to the frame. The plurality of stairs comprises a first stair having a tread and a riser. The tread and riser are pivotably connected together at a first pivot axis. The tread has a tread surface that supports an operator's foot. A stopping member is on the tread. The stopping member has a stop surface that extends transversely to and upwardly from the tread surface and prevents the operator's foot from overshooting the first pivot axis and engaging the riser as the operator steps onto the tread surface when the riser is pivoted away from the tread. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190671 | Stair Climber Apparatuses and Methods of Operating Stair Climber Apparatuses - Stair climber apparatuses have a frame having an inclined support that extends from a bottom portion to a top portion; a plurality of stairs that are connected together in series and travel in a loop around the inclined support; an electric motor; and a control circuit that controls a speed of the electric motor and an output direction of the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the plurality of stairs so as to move the plurality of stairs in an upward direction along the inclined support and so as to alternatively move the plurality of stairs in an opposite, downward direction along the inclined support. An operator input device at the bottom portion of the inclined support inputs a boarding command to the control circuit. Based on the boarding command, the control circuit controls the electric motor so as to move the plurality of stairs along the inclined support. Methods are for operating the stair climber apparatuses. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190672 | STABILITY AND STRENGTH TRAINING DEVICE - A transformable exercise device used both for stability and strength training is disclosed. Embodiments include a main portion comprising a sphere that may be used wholly in the manner of a medicine ball, kettlebell, rolling device, or separated into two hemisphere elements and used for various exercises including push-ups, standing balance, agility training, and weight training. The two hemisphere elements may be easily and securely locked together with a U-shaped locking mechanism that, when actuated, is congruent with the surface of the sphere to create a medicine ball configuration. The locking mechanism may be modified with various handle attachments, or removed and replaced with separate components added externally to the device providing various hand or foot placements, or alter the nature of the exercise equipment. The device may be used in conjunction with current technology to provide visual and auditory feedback on user's balance or repetitions while performing exercises. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190673 | FOOT POSITIONING DEVICE - Various embodiments of a foot positioning device are provided. In one embodiment, a foot positioning device is provided, the device comprising: a proximal strap operatively connected to at least one of an individual's ankle or lower leg; a distal strap operatively connected to the individual's foot; and a heel strap connected to the proximal strap and the distal strap; wherein the foot positioning device causes a moment that biases the individual's foot toward a plantar flexion position. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190674 | BOWED STRINGED INSTRUMENT BOWING EXERCISE APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A bowed stringed instrument bowing exercise apparatus includes a base having at least one connecting portion, a cross bar having a first end and a second end opposite to each other and at least one connecting portion between the first and second ends, and the cross bar being installed at the connecting portion through the first end, and a track rod having an end portion provided for fixing or slidably connecting the connecting portion. When the track rod is operated, an operator experience and learn how to play the bowing motion steadily by hand to train the operator's coordination and control on how to bow strings to produce different tones. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190675 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR FINGER EXERCISE - A finger exerciser includes a housing, a tubular shaft, a finger pad and a coil spring. The housing defines an opening. The tubular shaft has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion is movable through the opening of the housing and relative to the housing. The finger pad is supported on the upper portion of the tubular shaft. The finger pad has first and second curved sides and defines a indent between the curved sides. The indent is configured to receive a finger tip. The first curved side has a height greater than the second curved side. The coil spring is disposed in operative association with the tubular shaft and configured to urge the shaft in an upward direction. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190676 | CONTROL ARRANGEMENT OF AN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - A control arrangement of an exercise equipment comprising at least one apparatus for measuring the physiological data, a portable electronic unit, and an electric exercise apparatus. The apparatus for measuring the physiological data includes a data output unit. The portable electronic unit includes a data transmission unit having the input/output function. An exercise management APP-program is built in the portable electronic unit. The exercise apparatus includes an electronic control panel with a data transmission unit and a corresponding exercise management APP-program. Once the apparatus for measuring the physiological data gets the basic physiological data (such as weight or heart rate) of a certain person, these will be immediately transmitted to the portable electronic unit. Meanwhile, an extra exercise session for the certain person will be created by the exercise management APP-program built within the portable electronic unit according to the personal physiological parameters. Thereafter, the extra exercise session will be transmitted to the electronic control panel so that the electronic control panel can control the exercise apparatus to run the above-mentioned exercise session. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190677 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO CONFIGURE GYM EXERCISES - Described herein is a gym exercise controller device that configures workout routines. The controller allows the user to create a daily workout regimen and also incorporates a workout skip calculation. The controller tracks the performance of a user on the respective exercises apparatuses and provides the user an option to change his/her workout routine based on a performance parameter of the user as well as a comparison of the user's performance parameter to the performance parameter of a group of users. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190678 | Exercise Apparatus With a Magnetic Resistance - Exercise apparatus ( | 2015-07-09 |
20150190679 | AGILITY AND STRENGTH IMPROVEMENT APPARATUS - An exercise balance board may have at least a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190680 | GOLF BALLS HAVING LAYERS BASED ON POLYAMIDE, IONOMER, AND FATTY ACID AMIDE BLENDS - Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core of at least one layer and cover of at least one layer are provided. At least one of the layers is formed from a thermoplastic polyamide composition, comprising a blend of polyamide, ethylene acid copolymer ionomer, fatty acid amide, and plasticizer. A polyamide having a transparent optical nature is preferably used in the composition. A fatty acid ester such as dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and propylene carbonate is preferably used as the plasticizer. The ball may contain an inner core and surrounding outer core layer. A rubber composition is preferably used to form the inner core and the polyamide-based composition is preferably used to form the outer core layer. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190681 | Golf Balls Having Layers Based On Polyamide And Fatty Acid Amide Blends - Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core of at least one layer and cover of at least one layer are provided. At least one of the layers is formed from a thermoplastic polyamide composition, comprising a blend of about 40 to about 99% by weight polyamide and about 1 to about 60% by weight fatty acid amide. Preferably, the ball has a dual core construction. A rubber composition is preferably used to form the outer core layer and the polyamide composition is preferably used to form the inner core. The flex modulus of the polyamide composition is preferably at least 15% greater than the flex modulus of the rubber composition. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190682 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A BALL - A sports ball having a high-performance cover formed from a plurality of panels with attached foam backing. The panels may be stitched together at stitch lines which are 2-4 mm from the edges of each of the panels. During manufacturing, before compression is applied, foam attached to outer layers for each of the panels may be a distance 2-6 mm away from the stitch lines. Foam attached on the inside of the sports ball may provide support and a robust round shape for manufacturing of a high performance sports ball. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190683 | GOLF BALL PICKER - The present invention provides a device for collecting golf balls from practice areas while the device is making tight turns. The device includes a vehicle such as a golf cart, tractor, or lawn mower. A collecting gang is attached to the vehicle in such a manner that the collecting gang can pivot 180 degrees around an axis. The vehicle is configured for tight turns and the collecting gang is configured to self-orient such that golf balls are collected when the gang travels in any direction. Thus the present invention provides a device for collecting golf balls that can pick up golf balls while making a zero radius turn, moving forward, and moving in reverse. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190684 | UNIDIRECTIONAL PUTTING METHOD AND KIT - A unidirectional putting method that eliminates the traditional backstroke and all the difficulties it introduces. The method includes placing a putter in a setback position behind the golf ball so that a portion of a putter face is substantially perpendicular to a target line, wherein the setback position establishes a setback distance from the portion of the golf ball nearest the putter face to a point on the putter face, and accelerating the putter from rest at the setback position to an impact velocity at the point that the putter face touches the golf ball within a period of time, and maintaining a portion of the putter face substantially perpendicular to the target line extension. The method places the putter in the setback position and the stroke only consists for motion toward the golf ball and the impact position. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190685 | Golf Club Head or Other Ball Striking Device With Face Having Modulus Variance - A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, includes a face having a ball striking surface, an inner surface opposite the ball striking surface, and a thickness defined between the ball striking surface and the inner surface, and a body connected to the face and extending rearward from the face. The face has a modulus gradient across the thickness of the face, such that the modulus of the face varies at different distances from the ball striking surface. The face may also include at least one of an insert, a composite material, a multi-layered structure, and/or a portion treated by a surface treatment to contribute to the modulus gradient. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190686 | Casting Method for Manufacturing a Golf Club Head having an Embedded Heterogeneous Material - A method for manufacturing a golf club head to solve a problem of coupling instability between cast materials and heterogeneous materials is disclosed. The method includes placing a shell mold with a crucible portion and a casting portion in communication with the crucible portion on a rotary table, with the casting portion including a cavity, with the heterogeneous material comprising an embedded portion inlaying in the casting portion of the shell mold and a non-embedded portion locating in the cavity of the casting portion, placing a metal ingot into the crucible portion, followed by melting the metal ingot into molten metal in a vacuum environment, driving the rotary table to rotate the rotary table, causing the molten metal to flow into the cavity, destroying the shell mold after the molten metal solidifies to obtain a casting including a cast product portion, separating the cast product portion from the casting to obtain a cast product of golf club head, and removing the embedded portion of the heterogeneous material protruding from a outer periphery of the cast product of golf club head. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190687 | RELEASABLE THREADED COMPONENT FOR A GOLF CLUB HAVING A MECHANISM FOR PREVENTING OVER ROTATION - The invention provides a releasable threaded component for use on a golf club head, the component having an anti-over rotation mechanism configured to prevent overtightening of the component to a corresponding mounting portion on the golf club head. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190688 | 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. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190689 | GOLF CLUB TOWEL ASSEMBLY - Assemblies are provided for carrying a golf towel, the assembly comprising a hook, a hanger and a connector connecting the hook and the hanger. The assembly can be removably attached to the shaft of a golf club. The methods of making and using the assembly are also disclosed. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190690 | Interchangeable Handle - An interchangeable sports implement grip is a device that allows the user to quickly change the handle of a sports implement or any other device that utilizes a handle. The device features an elongated mount onto which a handle may be attached. The elongated mount features a tapered design while the handle features a corresponding tapered mount-receiving cavity. The tapered design of the elongated mount and the mount-receiving cavity prevents any shifting, sliding, vibration, and play between the handle and the elongated mount. The elongated mount is compressed further into the mount-receiving cavity via a tensioning mechanism. The device may additionally feature a locator key and keyway slot or a similar mechanism to prevent rotation of a handle and elongated mount of circular or cone-shaped design. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190691 | MULTI-PANEL LACROSSE POCKET - A unitary pocket for a lacrosse head having two or more panels formed in lattice patterns, joined together lengthwise, and secured within the head of a lacrosse stick with little or no stringing. All panels are die-cut or laser-cut from flat sheet material with a pattern of cutouts, or alternatively molded as such to provide the lattice-patterns. In a preferred embodiment, a center panel if formed with a first lattice pattern including a plurality of longitudinal thong elements joined by a plurality of lateral cross-elements. Similarly, left and right side panels are each die or laser cut with a second lattice pattern including at least one longitudinal thong element and a plurality of lateral elements. The lateral elements of the left and right side panels are affixed on one side to the sides of the lacrosse stick head. On the other side, the lateral elements of the left and right side panels are attached to the outermost thongs of the center panel. Lateral elements of the center, left and right side panels may be joined directly to or attached by stringing, ties, or other means to the scoop and throat of the lacrosse stick head. The resulting lacrosse pocket does not require hand lacing, can be easily adjusted to a wide variety of stick head shapes, and can be economically manufactured and assembled in a minimum number of pieces and steps. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190692 | BAT WITH BIFURCATED INTERNAL CAVITIES - A tubular bat is provided whereby at least one diaphragm is located within the internal cavity of the bat. The diaphragm is fastened at its peripheral edge to the inner surface of the bat wall, thereby dividing the internal cavity into two separated cavities, thus creating two sweet spots, or shifting the existing sweet spot forward towards the distal end of the bat. This improves player performance by providing an expanded number of optimal hitting zones or by moving the optimal hitting zone farther from the bat handle. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190693 | Practice Goalie - The disclosure is directed to a rotatable life size cut out of a lacrosse goalie target made of plastic, foam rubber, or other material, and preferably a foam rubber, adapted to absorb the shock of repeated impacts of lacrosse balls, holding a lacrosse stick. The target is placed in front of (and optionally attached to by a coupler) a goal net to assist lacrosse players in their practice sessions. The practice goalie can be disposed in a first orientation holding a lacrosse stick such that the net of the lacrosse stick is to the right of the practice goalie's head or in a second orientation wherein the lacrosse stick is to the left of the practice goalies head, and can preferably be rotated to any angle therebetween the first and second configurations. Players can use either positioned practice goalie to practice their shooting using both of their hands. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190694 | FOOTBALL ACCESSORY FOR DOWNING THE BALL CARRIER - An American football apparatus, the removal from a ball carrier of a portion of which is configured to provide an indication that the ball carrier is down, includes an elongate structure attached to the ball carrier so as to be completely removable therefrom. The elongate structure defines opposing ends and a longitudinal axis therebetween. A handgrip portion is located between the ends and is defined by a thickness of material that extends outwardly and in a direction generally orthogonal from the longitudinal axis so as to protrude outwardly from the ball carrier when attached to the ball carrier. An attachment mechanism removably attaches the elongate structure to the ball carrier. The attachment mechanism is configured to limit movement of substantially the entire elongate structure to that of the attachment mechanism such that substantially the entire elongate structure moves in unison with the attachment mechanism, thereby limiting any independent motion of the elongate structure. The attachment mechanism releases the elongate structure from the ball carrier when a force that overcomes an attachment force provided by the attachment mechanism for attaching the elongate structure to the ball carrier is applied to the handgrip portion. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190695 | ANGLED BOARD AND METHODS OF PLAYING THE SAME - Exemplary embodiments of an angled board and methods of playing an angled board are provided. In one embodiment, an angled board can be provided having a base portion having a support, a top surface on the base portion having an opening, wherein the top surface is configured to allow a ball to bounce off the top surface, and a slanted board provided proximate to a first end of the top surface, the slanted board being provided at an angle with respect to the top surface. The top surface can have an upper portion and a lower portion, where a net can be provided within a receptacle between the upper and lower portions. One or more ridges can be provided along the upper and lower portions of the top surface that extend upward from the top surface. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190696 | Feeding Net - The disclosure relates to a feeding net including a backstop net affixed to a frame connected to a base that may be mounted on wheels. The net includes a plurality of drop pockets which can catch lacrosse ball. The drop pockets can be numbered sequentially with indicia, as desired. The wheeled base can include a removable plastic drop bucket for retaining lacrosse balls that are not caught inside the drop pocket or that bounce off the backstop net. The wheeled base can also include an integral deflector shield situated across the backstop net. The deflector shields helps ensure that balls that bounce of the net can be deflected into the drop bucket. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190697 | Checking Stick - The disclosure provides an elongate lacrosse practice checking stick having a central shaft with a proximal end and a distal end, a handle, secured to the central shaft near the proximal end, and having a length covering a portion of the central shaft, and a safety padding, secured to the central shaft near the distal end, and having a length extending along the central shaft from a portion along the central shaft out towards the distal end. The checking stick has an overall length between about 40 and 60 inches, varying for use by men or women. The safety padding is made of a cylindrically-shaped foam covered by fabric and has a length of approximately 24 inches and a diameter between three and six inches. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190698 | Athletic Training System - An athletic training system and apparatuses which allows a user to practice several important skills needed to be successful in the game of lacrosse and of highest import affords user the ability to practice gaining possession of a ball at the beginning of the game and back after each score. The specifically designed structural elements of this device allow a player to practice endless repetitions of face-off and draw skills, while challenging the player to improve their form and quickness. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190699 | SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a swing training device that includes a support dimensioned to conform to a barrel of a bat, and a ball retaining member disposed on the support. A ball is placed into the ball retaining member, and the ball is retained therein until released as the bat is swung forward. A concave portion of the ball retaining member is approximately level with the barrel of the bat thus allowing the ball to travel along a path approximately perpendicular to the barrel. The swing training device teaches correct bat path and also for the hitter to maintain the barrel of the bat in the hitting zone for an extended period of time, thus allowing the hitter to have various points of contact throughout the hitting zone. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190700 | ICE HOCKEY PRACTICE TARGET - An ice hockey practice target is provided, the target comprising a first substantially tubular portion, including a first end attached to a base and a second end constructed and arranged to engage an upper horizontal goal crossbar, and a second tubular portion attached to the base, the second tubular portion constructed and arranged to engage and secure a lower end of a vertical goal post. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190701 | Tennis Backboard for Excellent Rebound and Low Noise - A tennis practice device that has a rebound surface made out of composite material consisting of cement, ground calcium silica, cellulose fibers, wood fibers and other select additives such as fly ash and a sound dampening material sandwiched between the rebound surface and the support structure. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190702 | SCORECARD - A scorecard ( | 2015-07-09 |
20150190703 | SKATEBOARD TRUCK ASSEMBLY - A skateboard truck assembly comprising a base plate, a hanger, and at least one compressible member interposed there between that utilizes rotation of the hanger to at least partially and temporarily deform the compressible member, thereby creating zones of tension and/or compression within the compressible member and facilitating smooth and efficient motion of the skateboard. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190704 | MOUNTING BRACKET AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a mounting bracket configured to be secured to a deck without damaging the deck for the attachment of accessories. The bracket comprises is generally rigid U-shaped outer housing and a flexible L-shaped clip nested within the housing and at least one set mechanical fastener configured to penetrate the U-shaped housing to compress the L-shaped clip against the surface of the deck to secure the bracket to the deck. The bracket is configured to mount accessories selected a group consisting of a camera, a light, a brake assembly for decelerating motion, a seat assembly, and a video recorder. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190705 | LINE MARKING APPARATUS - A line marking apparatus incorporates a replaceable container ( | 2015-07-09 |
20150190706 | CARD RANDOMIZING METHOD FOR WAGERING GAMES - A method for providing a randomized card engine for use in wagering card games which thwarts advantage play methods in live or electronic gaming formats, which includes the steps of shuffling, or simulating the shuffling of a plurality of standard decks of physical playing cards to form a set of playing cards in a randomly-ordered condition, dividing the set of randomly-ordered playing cards into a plurality of subsets, and providing each subset of the plurality of subsets for independent use in a respective card wagering game. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190707 | CARD SHOOTER DEVICE AND METHOD - A card shoe apparatus includes a card guide unit that guides cards that are manually drawn out one by one from a card housing unit onto a game table, a code reading unit that, when a card is drawn out from the card housing unit, reads from that card a code that indicates a rank (number, rank) of that card, a authenticity determination unit that determines the authenticity of the card based on the information of the authenticity of the card, a winning/losing determination unit that determines the winning/losing of a card game based on the ranks of the cards sequentially read by the code reading unit, and an output unit that outputs the results of the determination made by the winning/losing determination unit. The card guide unit includes a card entry/exit restriction unit or that restricts the entry/exit of the card to/from the card housing unit. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190708 | WORD GUESSING GAME HAVING LETTERS ASSOCIATED WITH GRID POSITIONS - In a word guessing game, letters are grouped into words and the letters are associated with game positions. A player selects game positions and, if a letter is located at a selected game position, the letter is revealed to the player. The player may then attempt to guess the word which the letter is a part of. In a multi-player game, the player who determines all of the other player's words first is declared the winner. In a single player game, the player may be declared a winner if they determine all of the words within a period of time or number of position selections or guesses. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190709 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAMIFICATION OF A PROBLEM - Methods and systems for gamifying a scientific problem are disclosed. A method may include receiving, by a computing device, gameplay information from a first user, creating, by the computing device, a game that corresponds to the gameplay information, providing, by the computing device, the game to a second user, receiving, by the computing device, game information from the second user and translating, by the computing device, the data into scientific information used to solve the scientific problem. The game information may include data regarding the second user's interaction with the game. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190710 | INTERACTIVE GAME METHOD - The present invention provides a method of interactive gaming applied to an interactive case and a tablet, wherein the interactive case is arranged to be attached on the tablet, and the interactive case includes a transmission port arranged to communicate with the tablet and a plurality of notches. The method of interactive game includes determining whether at least one accessory medal is connected to the notch; when one of the accessory medals is connected to one of the notches, retrieving a predetermined data stored in the connected accessory medal; identifying the connected accessory medal according to the predetermined data of the connected accessory medal; and performing an application corresponding to the connected accessory medal. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190711 | METHOD OF FACILITATING USER PREFERENCE IN CREATIVE DESIGN OF A MANUAL CONTROLLER - A configurable manual controller for manipulating images or symbols on a display is adapted for construction with matable building elements arranged by a user. The user forms the manual controller to exhibit a customized ornamental appearance reflecting the user's creative design preferences. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190712 | CONFIGURATION FOR NONLINEAR GAMEPLAY - An improved computer implemented process for providing an interactive game event for two or more users. A game event is configured to comprise one or more independently progressing sub-processes (SP | 2015-07-09 |
20150190713 | METHOD OF GENERATING AN INPUT IN AN OMNIDIRECTIONAL LOCOMOTION SYSTEM - A virtual environment can use an absolute orientation framework. An absolute orientation framework in a virtual environment can be activated using an omnidirectional locomotion platform. An absolute orientation framework enables a user's avatar to move independently from the current viewpoint or camera position. The user's avatar can move in an absolute manner relative to a virtual environment map. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190714 | System and Method for Obtaining Software Programs - An example video game program download system and method apparatus for downloading a video game program to a target video game platform in which a processing system receives a download request from the target video game platform requesting downloading of a video game program that executes on a native video game platform different than the target video game platform. In response thereto, the requested video game program is sent along with a program for providing compatibility between the target and native video game platforms. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190715 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND GAME PROGRAM - The information processing device according to the present invention fuses a basic first game content and a second game content used as source material for fusion before a preset condition related to fusing the first game content and second game content is satisfied, thereby varying the upper limits of parameters configured in the first game content in a stepwise manner, and, once the preset condition is satisfied, initializes the parameters configured in said first game content while at the same time providing items capable of increasing at least the initialized parameters configured in said first game content. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190716 | GENERATION OF AVATAR REFLECTING PLAYER APPEARANCE - Systems, methods, and computer media for generating an avatar reflecting a player's current appearance. Data describing the player's current appearance is received. The data includes a visible spectrum image of the player, a depth image including both the player and a current background, and skeletal data for the player. The skeletal data indicates an outline of the player's skeleton. Based at least in part on the received data, one or more of the following are captured: a facial appearance of the player; a hair appearance of the player; a clothing appearance of the player; and a skin color of the player. A | 2015-07-09 |
20150190717 | QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE REVERSE CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC GAMES - Technologies and implementations for managing an experience during play of an interactive electronic game are generally disclosed. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190718 | NETWORK GAME SYSTEM, GAME APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM AND GAME CONTROL METHOD - A non-limiting example network game system includes a server, and the server is connected with a plurality of game apparatuses in a communication-capable manner via a network. If a player object receives damage or is hindered from advancing during play of a local game by a hindrance object such as an enemy object, each game apparatus notify information about the hindrance object to the server. The server totals the number of times of giving damage, etc. to the player object for each hindrance object based on notice from each game apparatus. At a time of starting the local game, the game apparatus acquires a total result from the server, and changes an image of the hindrance object based on the total result. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190719 | Systems and Methods of Crowd Sourced Virtual Character Evolution - A computer-implemented method is provided for providing virtual gameplay. Access is provided to a video game in which players are able to interact via characters and each character behaves according to a series of scripts in a script set. A first player character is monitored as it interacts with a second character in the video game. The second character responds according to a script in its script set. When the first player character exhibits repetitive behaviour in the interaction that causes damage to the second character that exceeds a preset damage threshold, the second character's script is changed and the changed script is stored for future use. As strings are changed over successive iterations, the second character evolves. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190720 | HOLDER FOR GAME CONTROLLER - Improvements in a holder for a game controller that allows a game controller to sit in a vertical on a stand or holder. The storage in a vertical orientation reduces the footprint of the controller on a desk or shelf. This also allows for better visual appearance of the controller as it sits on a desk. The holder further places the controller in a position where it can be more quickly retrieved for use. An internal battery compartment provides for easy access to replacement batteries without requiring the user to search for spare batteries. A support leg can be folded in front or underneath the stand to alter the stability of the controller. A charger can be incorporated into the stand to charge the controller and/or the internal stored batteries. The controller can be used in the holder without restrictions of use. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190721 | LINEAR MOTOR DRIVEN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle motion control system comprising: a sliding surface; a vehicle adapted to slide on said sliding surface; and a linear motor associated with the vehicle and the eliding surface for affecting sliding motion of the vehicle on the sliding surface. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190722 | PLANAR-PART-BASED TOY ASSEMBLY SET - A planar-part-based toy assembly set includes planar parts that have different shapes and are made by stamping a planar material board. The planar parts include a body piece and a limb piece. The body piece has a slotted ring for coupling with the limb piece. The slotted ring has a cutting slot, a narrow section and, a wide section. The limb piece has a closed ring, or a slotted ring as stated above. The closed ring of the limb piece can pass through the cutting slot of the slotted ring of the body piece and be mounted around the narrow or wide section of the slotted ring. When the closed ring is around the narrow section, the limb piece can freely swing, and when the closed ring is around the wide section, the limb piece is fixed at a specific angle, which can be later adjusted by the player. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190723 | WATER TOY - A water toy comprising a foam tube having a first end, a second end and a body therebetween, an optional seat positioned on the body, a first feature attached to the first end, and a second feature attached to the second end, the first and second features being aesthetic and/or functional and/or a combination of the same. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190724 | A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTICS PRODUCT AND A PRODUCT MADE BY THE METHOD - A method for the manufacture of a plastics product ( | 2015-07-09 |
20150190725 | INTERLOCKING BUILDING BLOCK - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for building a structure that includes a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape having an outside face opposing an inside face. The outside face is connected to the inside face by a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall. Each wall includes a first projection has an outer surface that is continuous with the outside face, a first recess that is positioned opposite and extends away from the first projection, a second projection that has an inner surface that is continuous with the inside face, a second recess that is positioned opposite and extends away from the second projection, and a coupling projection. The coupling projection is positioned opposite at least one of the first recess and the second recess. | 2015-07-09 |
20150190726 | INTERACTIVE AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION - An interactive amusement attraction includes a track arranged inside a building and a transportation system having ride vehicles configured to move along the track. There are screens secured inside the building and projectors configured to display video content along the track on the screens. There are also input devices associated with passenger seats of the ride vehicles, which are configured to receive visitor inputs. The attraction also includes a controlling system configured to determine a location of the ride vehicle or visitors on the track, receive the visitor inputs from the input devices, and cause modifying and displaying of the video content based on the visitor inputs and the location of ride vehicle or visitor. The controlling system further causes the transportation system to move the ride vehicle based on the visitor inputs and the location of ride vehicle or visitor. | 2015-07-09 |