47th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120295676 | HEALTH SCORING AND COMPETITION - Systems and methods for collaborating health goals between members of a user group are provided. Collaborating health goals may include appointing a commissioner to determine the parameters of a health goal competition. The commissioner may invite one or more group members to participate in a health goal competition. To add motivation and interest to the competition, the health goal competition may be organized as teams of users with a team winning the competition. Health goal competitions may include weight loss competitions, fitness challenges, activity level challenges, smoking cessation challenges, healthy eating challenges, etc. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295677 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION - Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for virtual golf simulation that is capable of providing various contents based on user history information of a user who has previously played golf through the virtual golf simulation apparatus during a virtual golf procedure through virtual golf simulation and enabling a user to play golf with the user, another user, or a virtual user acquired based on play information of a celebrity, thereby improving user convenience and inducing interest in virtual golf. The virtual golf simulation apparatus includes an image output unit for displaying a golf simulation image of a virtual golf course, a storage unit for storing user history information of a user who has played golf through the virtual golf simulation apparatus, and a controller for controlling at least one selected from a group consisting of a trajectory of a golf ball, a falling point of a golf ball, and a flight distance of a golf ball based on specific play information of the user history information to be displayed through the image output unit. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295678 | Integrating Real Time Data into Virtual Settings - Data from live events is incorporated into virtual simulations and games. The data may be obtained from various sensors and transferred over a network. However, should one of the participants be a threat, then portions of the virtual simulations and games may be disabled to protect the other participants. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295679 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING MUSICAL EDUCATION - A system and method for improving musical education through use of a game, is provided. The method includes the steps of: receiving electrical signals associated with a musical piece provided by a user of the game; converting the electrical signals into digital samples; and analyzing the digital samples with use of auxiliary information, for purposes of improving signal analysis accuracy, resulting in determining various parameters of the musical piece provided by the user, wherein the auxiliary information is a-priori data related to at least one element selected from the group consisting of a musical instrument being played, a technical environment, the game, and information regarding the user of the game. Visual and/or audio feedback may also be provided to the user regarding the musical piece that they are providing. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295680 | MULTI-LAYERED ELECTRONIC PUZZLE - A system for generating an electronic puzzle for a user. The system comprises a user interface; a processor in communication with the user interface; and a memory in communication with the processor. The processor is effective to receive a first image and a second set of images; break the first image into a plurality of first pieces; and create a plurality of partitions corresponding to the first image and the second set of images, each partition defining an area. The processor is further effective to display the first pieces to the user on a user interface; receive a first request from a user to release a particular one of the first pieces at a first location; when the first location is inside an area of a first particular partition corresponding to the particular first piece, display the first piece in the first particular partition on the user interface. The processor is further effective to display the second set of images to the user on the user interface; receive a second request from the user to release a particular one of the second images at a second location; and when the second location is inside an area of a second particular partition corresponding to the particular one of the second images, display the particular one of the second images in the second particular partition on the user interface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295681 | Game to Assess Personal Behaviors and Character - A game that enables the players to identify archetypes that represent their personalities or at least represents how other people perceive the players' personalities. The game is based on using sets of predetermined questions to solicit perceptions of the personality traits of the individual players by the remaining players with the degree of advancement towards the endpoint of the game depending on the degree of consensus among the players and the correct assessment of the players' archetypes. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295682 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SCRIP IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - The present disclosure describes exemplary systems and methods for using gaming scrips in a gaming environment. The gaming scrips have pre-printed face values and machine-readable unique identifiers located thereon, and are loaded into any of various currency-handling devices. The gaming scrips may be activated either before being loaded into a currency-handling device or at the time of dispensing therefrom. Once validated in the gaming environment, the gaming scrips may be collected, sorted, reactivated, and reused in the gaming environment. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295684 | Electronic board game creator - This invention fills the gap between traditional board games played on cardboard with pawns, playing cards, and dice and electronic game consoles and PC games. The invention introduces the possibility to create a board game on the fly with the invention of underlying systems and methods and hard and software. With a contactless communication unit (CCU) at the heart of the system, it allows players to play board games on cardboard, stationery, touch screen device on the go (mobile), or online with users across the globe or at least one virtual player (software). | 2012-11-22 |
20120295685 | METHOD OF LOTTERY WAGERING ON REAL-WORLD EVENTS - A method for lottery wagering on real-world events. One method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes selecting a set of variables, each variable representing a time-varying value capable of having a fixed value at a specified time. For each variable, the method includes selecting a range of values for the fixed value of the variable at the specified time, dividing the range of values into a set of n increments, randomly assigning a lottery number from a set of lottery numbers, 1 to n, to each increment, selecting a winning lottery number from the set of lottery numbers based on correlating the fixed value of the variable at the specified time with the increment associated with the winning lottery number; and determining a set of winning lottery numbers from the winning lottery numbers selected for each variable. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295686 | SYNCHRONIZED GAMING AND PROGRAMMING - To encourage viewer participation, games, contests and social interactions are able to be synchronized with programming such as television shows or commercials utilizing a second screen such as a cell phone, iPad® or laptop computer. The programming is able to be television programming, Internet programming (e.g. a video displayed on a webpage or mobile device) or any other programming. The gaming is able to be any game such as a game of skill or chance, for example, a scavenger hunt or a treasure hunt. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295687 | METHOD OF GAMING AND A GAME CONTROLLER - A gaming system. A symbol selector selects a plurality of symbols for display at display positions. A symbol hierarchy evaluator evaluates the selected symbols to identify a column corresponding to a highest winning symbol combination to be applied to one of the columns. A column selector selects a column to apply the designated modification. A display modification element selector selects a designated number of display modification elements to be in a subset of the plurality of display elements changed to an active state. A modification applier applies the designated modification to the selected column subsequent to changing the subset of display modification elements to an active state. A symbol evaluator evaluates the symbols displayed at the display positions subsequent to the modification being applied to determine whether to make one or more awards. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295688 | WAGERING GAME, GAMING MACHINE, NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH NUDGING RE-SPINNING STACKED WILDS - A system, apparatus, and method are disclosed with one or more stacked wild symbols which when appearing, trigger one or more re-spins wherein stacked wild symbols are locked in place for at least one re-spin. Awards are paid following each game outcome. In the event that a portion of a stacked wild symbol is displayed as part of a game outcome, the associated reel may nudge upward or downward to shift the entire stacked wild symbol into view, awards are then paid on the winning outcomes, and one or more re-spins may ensue with any displayed stacked wild symbols being locked for at least one subsequent re-spin. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295689 | WAGERING GAME, GAMING MACHINE, NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH A MATCHING SYMBOLS BONUS TRIGGER - A system, apparatus, and method are disclosed with a first set of reels operable to randomly determine a primary game outcome and a pair of reels positioned about the first set of reels and operable to randomly determine an indicia pair outcome, the indicia pair outcome operable to modify the primary game outcome. In the event that the indicia pair outcome includes a matching pair of designated indicia, then a bonus (or feature) game may be triggered wherein the matching pair are locked in place while one or more free spins of the first set of reels occurs, and, awards are provided for each winning outcome. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295690 | GAMES, GAMING MACHINES, SYSTEMS AND METHOD HAVING A HORSERACE BONUS FEATURE - Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods having a horserace bonus feature game including randomly generated icons which serve to advance one or more horses toward a finish line. In some embodiments, a progressive award associated with the winning horse is paid to a player. In other embodiments, multiple progressive awards may be paid in the event of a tie. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295691 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING FLAT RATE PLAY SESSIONS - In accordance with one embodiment, a video roulette flat rate play session is facilitated. The flat rate play session may be associated with at least one of a wagering restriction applied to one or more bets during the flat rate play session and a net maximum payout per spin applicable to one or more bets during the flat rate play session. In one embodiment, a player is provided with a plurality of wagering units at the beginning of the session. A monetary value of the plurality of wagering units may be greater than a monetary value of a flat rate price paid for the flat rate play session. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295692 | CARD GAME - An electronic card game is provided where a set of qualifying combinations is provided and as long as one qualifying combination is held by a player that is greater than a qualifying combination held by the dealer then paying the player winning amounts associated with all qualifying combinations held by the player. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295693 | DYNAMIC SIGNATURE MANAGEMENT - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to determine at least one signature associated with a static image stored in a storage medium housed within a wagering game machine operable to present a wagering game. Additional activity may include repetitively generating a signature image comprising a sorted list of signatures, some of the signatures in the sorted list being hardware signatures associated with a corresponding plurality of hardware components physically attached to the wagering game machine. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295694 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING CONDITIONAL PARAMETERS TO ALTERNATE BETWEEN WAGERING GAMES - A wagering method is provided that allows players or gaming establishments to specify conditions which when satisfied, reconfigure the gaming device to change game play from a first game to a second game. The condition may depend upon the value of a parameter—generally related to game play—to determine if the condition is valid and triggers the reconfiguration. The second game may be selected from a game on the same gaming device, from a game on a different gaming device, or a game played by a specific player. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295695 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING A SELECTIVELY ACCESSIBLE BONUS SCHEME - A gaming device having a bonus scheme, wherein the player may choose when to play a bonus scheme, so long as the player is qualified to do so. The method of qualifying the player to enter the bonus round connects or links the base game operation of the gaming device with the bonus scheme. The reels of the base game contain symbols which alone or in combination with other symbols yield one or more bonus awards to a player. The bonus awards are escrowed and displayed a bonus award escrow display. Once the player obtains a single bonus award, the player becomes eligible or qualified to play the bonus round and the player may choose to do so at any time. The player can accumulate bonus awards and use multiple bonus awards at one time. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295696 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME MARKETING INFORMATION - Described are one or more embodiments that include a browser application (“browser”) with a first part (e.g., a toolbar, a dropdown, a pop-up, a widget, etc.) that presents first content associated with one or more wagering games and a second part (e.g., a main content display area) that concurrently presents second content independently from presentation of the first content in the first part of the browser. In some embodiments, the first content and second content are from separate content providers. Some embodiments are directed to determining, based on concurrent presentation of the first content and the second content, that one or more awards are available from a first of the content providers conditional upon performance of one or more activities indicated by a second of the content providers, and the browser application presents one or more indicators to indicate the one or more awards and/or the one or more activities. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295697 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME MARKETING INFORMATION - Described are one or more embodiments that include a browser application (“browser”) with multiple parts. A first part of the browser (e.g., a toolbar, a dropdown, a pop-up, a widget, etc.) presents first content associated with one or more wagering games. Concurrently a second part of the browser (e.g., a main content display area) presents second content independently from presentation of the first content in the first part of the browser. In some embodiments, the first content and second content are from separate content providers with a marketing relationship. In some embodiments, in response to concurrent presentation of the first and second content, the browser application detects the marketing relationship between the content providers and presents one or more indicators. The one or more indicators indicate the marketing relationship. For example, the indicators can indicate cross-marketing, available coupons, and/or awards available via the first or second content. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295698 | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for conducting pari-mutuel wagering on an multi-action event, comprising the steps of providing at least one wagering computing system for ranking of participants in the event; establishing preliminary odds of winning a wager, based in part upon the rankings, for a plurality of individual actions of the multi-action event; accepting wagers for each of the plurality of individual actions; pooling respective wagers for each of the plurality of individual actions into a respective action-specific pool; calculating, using the wagering computing system, final odds of winning each of the plurality of individual actions using the action-specific pool; and paying winnings as determined by the final odds to one or more bettors who wagered a correct outcome for each of the plurality of individual actions. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295699 | CONDITIONAL ACCESS TO AREAS IN A VIDEO GAME - A video game includes conditional access to areas of the game. An area may be unlocked when particular game characters are at an entrance to the area. An area may be unlocked for a particular character, for all characters, or for categories of characters. Categories of characters may include characters of a particular type, characters of a particular skill level, characters controlled by a particular game player, and characters previously played in the video game. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295700 | CONDITIONAL ACCESS TO AREAS IN A VIDEO GAME - A video game includes conditional access to areas of the game. An area may be unlocked when particular game characters are at an entrance to the area. An area may be unlocked for a particular character, for all characters, or for categories of characters. Categories of characters may include characters of a particular type, characters of a particular skill level, characters controlled by a particular game player, and characters previously played in the video game. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295702 | OPTIONAL ANIMATION SEQUENCES FOR CHARACTER USAGE IN A VIDEO GAME - A video game includes user selectable animation routines for a game character. The animation routines may be performed by the game character upon entry to game play, upon occurrence of predefined game events, or as commanded by a game player. Information of the animation routines may be downloaded from a server to a game machine, and available animation routines may be limited based on information relating to the game character. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295703 | VIDEO GAME WITH CONCURRENT PROCESSING OF GAME-RELATED PHYSICAL OBJECTS - A video game includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. A toy stores information about the status of the corresponding character or object in the game, for example, a character name, a score, and an owner of the toy may be stored in a character toy. The information about the toy is updated during game play. The toys may be sensed, read, and written concurrently. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295704 | INTERACTIVE VIDEO GAME USING GAME-RELATED PHYSICAL OBJECTS FOR CONDUCTING GAMEPLAY - A video game includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The interactive video game presents a play pattern such that when a toy is detected in a detection area of the peripheral, the virtual game system may process the placement of the toy so as to effectuate a video game control action such as an attack or a maneuver to evade an enemy. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295705 | GAME DEVICE, GAME CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM THAT RECORDS A PROGRAM - An image of a player photographed by an image capturer and a timing of an operation of a controller by the player is sensed by a sensor, and if the record by an evaluator is a record that exceeds a fixed evaluation, image processing is performed and displayed on a monitor by a display. In addition, if an individual other than the player is photographed, the face of the individual is recognized by a recognizer, and determination is made by the detector as to whether the face is moving, and the player is identified by the determination of the sensor. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295706 | Game Control Program, Game Device and Game Control Method, Management Server, and Data Managing Method - A designer terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is a game device operated by a designer. The designer terminal includes a stage setting unit that generates design data on a virtual space, in which players play games, according to instructions from the designer, a stage distributing unit that distributes the generated design data to an external unit, a game action data acquiring unit that acquires game data recording game actions taken in the virtual space at player terminals that have acquired the design data, and a game action reproducing unit that displays, on the screen of the designer, the game actions taken in the virtual space at the player terminals, based on the acquired game data. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295707 | COMPUTER AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A wireless controller (WC) and a stick-type controller (MC) are connected to a computer that is caused to function as a reception unit that receives an operation signal from each controller, a specification unit that specifies a control mode that corresponds to the usage of the controllers based on received operation signals, and a presentation control unit that, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, causes a monitor (M) to display a control guidance icon (CI) that is stored in advance in association with the condition and the specified control mode. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295708 | Interface with Gaze Detection and Voice Input - Methods, computer programs, and systems for interfacing a user with a computer program, utilizing gaze detection and voice recognition, are provided. One method includes an operation for determining if a gaze of a user is directed towards a target associated with the computer program. The computer program is set to operate in a first state when the gaze is determined to be on the target, and set to operate in a second state when the gaze is determined to be away from the target. When operating in the first state, the computer program processes voice commands from the user, and, when operating in the second state, the computer program omits processing of voice commands. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295709 | HAPTIC DEVICE FOR 3-D GAMING - A system, method, and computer program product for automatically providing a haptic stylus based interface for enhanced user interaction with touch screen devices are disclosed. The stylus communicates with the touch screen device to report stylus operating information from onboard sensors, and to receive application program instructions defining feedback and friction forces to be applied by onboard actuators. The applied feedback and friction forces may be independently controlled. Friction forces are provided via a rolling contact ball gripping mechanism that mimics varying physical engagement between the contact ball and a touch screen display surface by controlling the relative rotational freedom of the contact ball. Embodiments of the invention enable a haptic stylus to mimic three-dimensional interactions for gaming, object manipulation and sculpting, and non-contact proximity-based stylus operation scenarios. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295710 | INTERACTIVE GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MOTION-SENSITIVE INPUT DEVICE - A wireless input device for playing an interactive motion-sensitive game using a wireless-compatible game console in which a virtual play environment is represented through one or more computer-animated visual, aural or tactile effects is provided wherein game play is conducted by moving, shaking, twisting, waving or pointing the input device in a particular manner. The input device can include motion-sensitive circuitry and/or command circuitry for generating control signals and/or an effects generator and associated control circuitry to enable the input device to selectively generate at least one visual, aural or tactile effect comprising sound, lighting or vibration. The input device can include a wireless transceiver for providing two-way wireless communication with the wireless-compatible game console. An optional display screen displays short text messages received through wireless communications with the wireless-compatible game console. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295711 | CONTINUOUS AUTOMATIC KEY CONTROL - Architecture for enabling continuous operation of a control command issued by a control input (e.g., a control key on a computer keyboard or game controller). For example, for a user of a software application (e.g., a gaming application), an activation modifier is used for enabling continuous operation of the control command. The activation modifier can be a lock key or other type of input used in combination with the control key. During continuous operation of the control command, one or more alternate control inputs (e.g., from alternate control keys) are enabled to concurrently issue alternate control commands to the software application. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295712 | COMPUTER AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A computer to which multiple operation units can be connected is caused to function as a reception unit that receives identification information and operation information from each operation unit that is connected, an association setting unit that sets an association between connected operation units based on the identification information received from the connected operation units and an association condition that is set in advance, and an execution unit that executes processing on the same processing target based on the operation information received from the associated operation units. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295713 | GAME TRANSACTION MODULE INTERFACE TO SINGLE PORT PRINTER - A gaming device includes a game module for presenting instances of a game title and a game transaction module for interfacing with a system controller of a game entertainment center. The gaming device further includes a printer for printing various items such as tickets, coupons, vouchers, and other promotional material. The gaming device further includes a printer manager for arbitrating print job conflicts. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295714 | COLLECTION OF MARKETING INFORMATION DEVELOPED DURING VIDEO GAME PLAY - A system and method for collecting marketing information related to a video game including a physical object such as a toy. The system includes a game console having a processor for executing instructions to conduct video game play using the physical object. During the game play, data related to the toy may be stored for on the physical object or game console and provided to a server for use in developing a marketing strategy for promoting a product. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295716 | WEB CLIENT DATA CONVERSION FOR SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION - Web client data conversion for synthetic environment interaction is described, including receiving a message at a synthetic environment server indicating occurrence of an event on a web client by a web application server configured to generate a transformed message from a first protocol format to a second protocol format, sending the transformed message from the web application server to a message bus using the second protocol format, translating the transformed message into a translated message, the transformed message being translated from the second protocol to a third protocol using a property class, sending the translated message from the message bus to the synthetic environment server according to the property class, and updating the synthetic environment using data included in the translated message, wherein the synthetic environment is updated in substantially real-time. In some embodiments, a method can include an implementing an application programming interface associated with a transactional server. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295717 | HOSTING MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAMING VIA MOBILE DEVICES - Systems and methods of organizing a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) via mobile units are provided. Features of mobile units such as messaging and location based services are incorporated into the game to enhance the user experience. The MMOG provides social networking opportunities to players by associating players based on similarities such as shared interests and activities. These shared interests and activities can be determined based on associations of the players in other situations, such as disparate online games or websites. In addition, advertising content can be provided to players based on similar factors. In an example implementation, the MMOG comprises a game similar to the offline game of tag, wherein players can “tag” each other through in-game interactions via the mobile units. These interactions can be triggered based on players being a fixed predetermined distance from each other. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295718 | GHOST EXPRESSIONS BASED ON GHOST DATA AUGMENTED BY USER-PROVIDED INFORMATION - Ghost expressions with user-provided information may be provided in asynchronous gameplay. According to some implementations, ghost data associated with a first performance by a first user of a first task in a game may be obtained. The ghost data may be configured to allow generation of a ghost expression in the game corresponding to the first performance of the first task in the game by the first user. User-provided information associated with the first performance of the first task in the game may be obtained. The ghost data may be augmented with the user-provided information to obtain augmented ghost data. The augmented ghost data may be provided to effectuate presentation in the game of the ghost expression and at least some of the user-provided information via a client computing platform associated with the first user or a second user of the game. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295719 | DRIVE WHEEL BEARING DEVICE - A drive wheel bearing device is provided with an outer member, an inner member, double-row rolling elements and a constant velocity joint. The inner member includes double-row inner races opposite outer races of the outer member, a first inner member, and a second inner member formed with at least one of the double-row inner races, the first inner member and the second inner member being inseparably coupled together at a flange-like swaged portion. The constant velocity joint includes an outer joint member press-fitted to an inner periphery of the first inner member with torque transmission means formed therebetween that transmits torque by engagement of a plurality of axially extending teeth, wherein the torque transmitting teeth of the first inner member have a tooth profile that is controlled within a specified range over the entire axial length of the teeth. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295720 | REDUCING RADIUS SLIDE FEATURE - A slide feature is adapted to carry one or more riders and/or ride vehicles sliding thereon. The slide feature includes a sliding surface having an entry end and an exit end. The sliding surface comprising at least a lower portion of a sideways tilted funnel shape wherein a radius of the sliding surface tapers from the entry end to the exit end. A lowermost surface of the sliding surface is horizontal or slightly inclined from horizontal descending from the entry end to the exit end. The sliding surface comprising side walls each extending upward from the lowermost surface about a longitudinal axis which would be defined by the complete sideways tilted funnel shape through an angle of more than 90°. The entry end is substantially larger in diameter than the exit end. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295721 | AUTOMATIC GOLF BALL SUPPLY DEVICE - The present invention relates to an automatic golf ball supply device, being an automatic golf ball supply device which automatically supplies golf balls to a position where the golf balls will be hit with a golf club by the user, which comprises: a frame on the upper part of which is formed a golf ball withdrawal hole; an ascending and descending mount which ascends and descends by means of a motor, and on the upper surface of which is provided a tee member where a golf ball rests, and which is provided so as to ascend and descend freely in the withdrawal hole direction following a guide provided in the frame; and a golf ball conveying loader which conveys golf balls towards the tee member of the ascending and descending mount as the outer circumferential surface rotates and makes contact with the golf balls inside a golf-ball-waiting chamber in such a way as to be able to push each golf ball and to rest the same on the tee member. Consequently, there are advantages in that the height of the frame can be minimised and there are great savings on the weight, volume and installation space of the product, and in that it is possible to reduce the number of parts and hence increase productivity and economise on production costs, and to minimise loss of motive force and so maximise the force with which the golf balls are conveyed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295722 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO PRECISELY ISOLATE AND MINIMIZE DIRECTION ERRORS FOR SHORT PUTTS - A device for practicing putting of a golf ball includes: an elongate base with opposed first and second ends and an upper surface; an elongate rail with an upper surface and opposed first and second ends, the rail mounted to the base such that the upper surface of the rail is positioned above and generally parallel with the upper surface of the base; a locating feature positioned adjacent the first end of the rail, the locating feature configured to provide a resting place for a golf ball; and a target area positioned near the second end of the base panel located adjacent the second end of the rail. Such a device can provide immediate and accurate feedback on putting errors committed by the user. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295723 | GRIP GUIDE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A grip guide apparatus is disclosed for use as a training aid. The grip guide apparatus includes a substrate and chromic material. The substrate is dimensioned to cover at least a portion of an article of sports equipment such as a handle. The chromic material is capable of changing colors in response to one or more external stimuli. Changes in color of chromic material thereby indicate whether the user has proper or improper hand placement on the article of sports equipment. The chromic material may also indicate whether the user has applied the proper or improper amount of pressure to the article of sports equipment. The substrate may include an adhesive backing to affix the grip guide apparatus to the article of sports equipment. By generating feedback from the chromic material, good habits can be formed with respect to taking a proper grip of the article of sports equipment. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295724 | GOLF CLUB TRAINING HANDLE - A device for improving a golfer's swing, the device having a training handle for a golf club wherein the golf club has a longitudinal shaft having at its superior end a gripping area and at its inferior end a head, the training handle originating on or immediately inferior to the gripping area and extending perpendicularly from the longitudinal shaft, the handle being oriented such that it is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the golf club head. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295725 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PARAMETER DATA ON IMPACT OF A GOLF CLUB FACE WITH A TARGET SURFACE - A system for measuring golf club parameter data on impact of a club face of a user's golf club with a target surface includes a static impact bag having a front facing surface for receiving an impact thereon with the club face, and a plurality of sensors for detecting force data upon impact of the club face with the front facing surface. The system includes a processor connected to sensors for receiving the force data and determining golf club parameter data related to the club face's impact with the front surface of the bag. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295726 | GOLF SWING ANALYZER AND ANALYSIS METHODS - A golf club including a swing analyzer includes an accelerometer that measures acceleration in three directions, a magnetometer/gyroscope unit, a processor unit that converts the measured acceleration and golf club movement during a non-ball-striking or ball-striking swing into an estimated carrying distance of a golf ball when struck by the golf club based on swing position and a type of the golf club, and a display that displays the estimated carrying distance as a function of swing position to the golfer. The accelerometer, magnetometer/gyroscope unit, and processor unit may be mounted in a handle at a grip end of the golf club. The estimated carrying distance calculation may be performed at a unit separate from the golf club and capable of performing this calculation for several golf clubs with which it communicates via cooperating communications unit. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295727 | Athletic Swing Training Device and Method for Using Same - An athletic training device and a method for using same are shown, the device including an elastic cord; a grip, having a proximal end and a distal end, and having an axial bore therethrough; a connection member, disposed within the axial bore of the grip, said connection member protruding from the axial bore at the distal end of the grip and being adapted to connect the distal end of the grip to an end of the elastic cord, wherein said connection member further comprises a padded wrist strap, protruding from the axial bore at the proximate end of the grip and wherein the elastic cord is connected at its first end to the connection member of the grip, and the elastic cord is connected at its second end to an anchor, and wherein the elastic cord provides a resistance to force applied by a user in an athletic training exercise. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295728 | GOLF SWING BALL IMPACT TEACHING TOOL - A golf teaching tool to provide instant user feedback, while explaining and encouraging proper ball impact. The golf teaching tool includes a rectangular plate with a cutout section. The golf teaching tool is placed on a playing surface with the cutout section pointed towards an intended target. A golf ball is placed on the playing surface within the cutout section and subsequently hit. Sound, impact, ball flight and movement of the golf teaching tool due to the golf club hitting the golf teaching tool, or no movement of the golf teaching tool provide the user immediate feedback regarding the correctness of the swing. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295729 | IRON TYPE GOLF CLUB SET - An iron type golf club set includes a set of “n” iron type golf clubs, “n” being an integer of 3 or more, wherein the golf clubs each have a different face loft angle. If the head of each golf club is inclined at a specified lie angle with respect to a horizontal plane and the face is disposed at a specified loft angle with respect to a vertical plane, the head moment of inertia “A” per unit mass represented by a ratio MI/ml of the moment of inertia “MI” of the head alone around a horizontal axis passing through the head center of gravity and being parallel to the face with respect to the head mass “m” increases in the order from the golf club with the smallest loft angle to the golf club with the largest loft angle. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295730 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club | 2012-11-22 |
20120295731 | Golf Club - A golf club according to one or more aspects of the present invention may have a mass less than 300 g, a length greater than about 45 inches, a swing weight between D | 2012-11-22 |
20120295732 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM - A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295733 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM - A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295734 | GOLF CLUB SHAFT - In a shaft | 2012-11-22 |
20120295735 | GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND GOLF CLUB USING THE SAME - A golf club shaft and a golf club using such a golf club shaft are achieved in which the isotropy of the prepregs configuring a torsion rigidity holding layer is high and in which sufficient torsional rigidity can be secured with a lesser number of plies of prepregs. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295736 | MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL - Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core consists of a small, hard center enclosed by a soft intermediate core layer and an outer core layer. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295737 | MULTILAYER GOLF BALL CONTAINING AT LEAST THREE CORE LAYERS, AT LEAST ONE INTERMEDIATE BARRIER LAYER, AND AT LEAST ONE COVER LAYER - The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls having at least three core layers, at least one cover layer, and at least one intermediate layer between the core and the cover layer that acts as a vapor barrier. Advantageously, the at least three core layers have a hardness gradient that increases toward the at least one intermediate vapor barrier layer. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295738 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball exhibits excellent abrasion-resistance and resilience. A golf ball of the present invention includes: a core; and a cover covering the core, wherein the cover is formed of a cover composition containing a (meth)acrylic polymer-modified silicate and a resin component. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295739 | Machine and Method for Comprehensive GolfTrainingand Instruction - The present invention relates to a machine and method used to capture, analyze, score, archive, track and communicate real-time relevant golf data specific to individual golfers: 1) during practice/lessons; or 2) for every shot on every hole of an entire recreational golf round; and 3) acts as the “glue” to tie together the various critical skills a golfer learns from the numerous machines and processes independently available to the golfer similar to the way the better golf schools or training academy's provide comprehensive across the board golf instruction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295740 | SPORTS TRAINING SYSTEM - A training device includes a controller, and a sensor in communication with the controller. The sensor is configured for measuring a force. At least one indicator is in communication with the controller for indicating when a force falls below a predetermined threshold. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295741 | Hockey Net Attachment Mechanism - A hockey goal frame and a hockey goal frame with a mesh net assembly are disclosed. The hockey goal frame includes two vertical posts joined by a crossbar that defines a forward frame. The forward frame is supported by a lower supporting member. The forward frame and lower supporting member have attachments wires for accepting an attachment tab from a mesh net in order to attach the mesh net to the frame. The attachment tabs have two complimentary hook-and-loop fasteners that are coupled to surround the attachment tab around the attachment wires. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295742 | MOBILE BASKETBALL POST FOR A BASKETBALL GAME - The present invention relates to a basketball post for a basketball game, and more particularly, to a mobile basketball post for a basketball game, which is movable using power. The mobile basketball post for a basketball game according to the present invention comprises: a base; a pillar mounted on the base; a backboard mounted on a top of the pillar; and a rim arranged at a lower portion of the backboard, wherein the base has an accommodation space formed therein, and a frame consisting of a plurality of bars is installed to in the accommodation space, and a pair of driven wheels are installed at one side of the frame. The mobile basketball post of the present invention further comprises: moving means including a motor which is fixed at an intermediate portion of the frame so as to be placed in the accommodation space, and which has a first pulley mounted on a rotating shaft thereof; a shaft which is installed in the accommodation space such that the shaft is rotatable by a bearing unit fixed at the other side of the frame, and which has a second pulley; driving wheels fixed at either end of the shaft; and a belt installed on both the first pulley and the second pulley. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295743 | Slam strap - A tennis net center strap created for the professional level that quickly measures and secures the center of any tennis net to the regulation (currently 36 inches) height above the court surface. The strap is made of non-stretch material woven with specific material to insure strength and durability. There is a discrete measuring system built into the strap that sets any net, on any court to the correct regulation height in seconds without the use of external measuring devices. It incorporates a simple internal multi-fastening system that meets the needs of the professional tour level, while locking in the correct height, and guaranteeing no deviation or slippage. One end of the strap has a non-rust alloy, nickel plated tab (with an extra protective coating) to insure a finite measuring point that will not fray or deteriorate in weather. The strap is held onto the net via a non-rust nickel plated swivel snap clip with a two inch loop eye on one end. The snap clip fastens to any court surface anchor system (above or below ground), while allowing the strap to navigate easily through the loop eye opening. Once installed, this tennis net strap is visually clean, guards against false “let” calls monitored by electronic or other devices, and meets the needs of the professional tennis tour. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295744 | LACROSSE STICK - A lacrosse stick has one or more handle features, such as one or more rotating sleeves and/or one or more angular bends. The rotating sleeves may be passive (powered by the user's articulation) or powered to assist in motion. The rotating sleeves may be freely rotating and/or ratcheted and may permit full rotation or may limit rotation to a particular degree. The angular bends may include one or more bends, offering the user the ability to manipulate and rotate the lacrosse stick handle in multiple directions using a cranking type motion. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295745 | BICYCLE FRONT DERAILLEUR - A bicycle front derailleur is basically provided with a base member and a movable member. The base member includes a bicycle mounting portion. The movable member is movably supported to the base member between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the base member. The movable member includes a first guide plate having a first inner surface and a second guide plate having a second inner surface. The first and second inner surfaces face each other to form a chain receiving slot therebetween. The second guide plate includes an adjustable guide member that is arranged at the chain receiving slot to move between at least two different positions relative to the second guide plate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295746 | OVERRUNNING ISOLATING DECOUPLER PULLEYS - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved overrunning pulleys that overcome one or more of the deficiencies in the prior art noted above. Embodiments of the present invention provide pulleys that are “springy” in the torque direction, yet have a lower effective spring constant (e.g., are less stiff) over a greater angular range. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys use a low cost and simple torque transfer geometry. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys afford significant overrun. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are radially small in an overall envelope, in order to allow the alternator to reach its highest possible rotational speed, and thus output, during engine idle. Further, in at least some embodiments, the inventive pulleys are more durable, as they offer the aforementioned dynamics in both directions (torque and counter-torque). | 2012-11-22 |
20120295747 | STATIONARY CHAIN GUIDE - An elongated stationary guide for a traveling transmission chain in an engine such as a timing chain has a narrow reinforcing groove formed along the longitudinal direction of a metal base plate of the guide by surface-pressing, whereby the base plate exhibits plastic deformation. The narrow reinforcing groove extends toward the ends of the base plate past the locations at which the base plate is mounted on an engine block by mounting bolts. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295748 | FRICTION DRIVE BELT - A vehicle periphery monitoring system is provided, in which by matching a behavior of a semitransparent tire image with an operation from a driver's viewpoint, a feeling of strangeness is reduced, an intuitive space perception is assisted and also a moving direction and a behavior of a vehicle can be easily perceived. In a side-view monitor system an image processing controller converts a real camera image including a blind spot into an image to be viewed from a driver's viewpoint to generate a blind spot image, and superimposes a semitransparent vehicle image which is obtained by making a vehicle viewed from the driver's viewpoint semitransparent and a semitransparent tire image which is obtained by making a tire semitransparent and displaying a behavior following a handle operation viewed from the driver's viewpoint on the blind spot image. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295749 | Device For Activating A Cogged Flexible Transmission Organ - A drive transmission system for activating a cogged flexible transmission organ includes a support pulley borne idle on a drive shaft which contacts tops of the organ cogs at a calibrated circumference thereof which defines a predetermined winding radius of the flexible transmission organ. A cogged drawing pulley is mounted on the drive shaft and has cogs for enmeshing with recesses in the cogged flexible transmission organ for advancing the flexible transmission organ. The drawing pulley has cogs sized for enmeshing with the recesses of the cogged flexible transmission organ, such that tops of the drawing pulley cogs are displaced from bottoms of the drawing pulley recesses. The drawing pulley therefore cannot drag on the flexible transmission organ when the support pulley is not subject to drive torque. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295750 | DEVICE FOR DRIVING A VEHICLE - A device for driving a vehicle includes a housing, an electric motor; a differential gear unit, and a planetary gear unit. The planetary gear unit includes a sun gear connected to the electric motor, a ring gear coupleable via a first coupling to the housing, a plurality of planetary gears disposed between the ring gear and the sun gear and mounted on a planet carrier coupled to the differential gear unit, the planet carrier coupleable to the ring gear by a second coupling, the second coupling being disposed in a plane with the first coupling parallel to the electric motor. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295751 | DIFFERENTIAL APPARATUS - Differential apparatus capable of guiding and supplying a sufficient amount of lubricant oil to the lubrication elements accommodated in the differential apparatus ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120295752 | STABILIZING STRUCTURE OF MODEL CAR - The present invention provides a stabilizing structure of a model car including two tires, a differential between the tire, and two transmission shafts having opposite ends connected to the tires and the differential respectively. The differential has a case, a pair of bearings disposed on the case, and a pair of shafts. The shafts pass through opposite walls of the case. Each of the shafts has an opening, and the opening extends through the corresponding bearing. The transmission shafts have ends connected to the tires and opposite ends movably connected to the openings of the shafts. The transmission shafts of the present invention are longer than the conventional transmission shafts. It may reduce the swinging angle when the model car runs on a rough road to stabilize the car and raise the speed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295753 | Bearing Preload Adjuster - A bearing preload adjuster assembly can include a first annular member defining a first outer wall having a threaded region and a first inner wall having a plurality of first ramped surfaces formed thereon. The first outer wall can threadably engage a corresponding threaded region of an axle assembly. A second annular member can define a second outer wall having a plurality of second ramped surfaces formed thereon and can be received in the first annular member such that the second outer wall faces the first inner wall. A biasing member can bias the second annular member in a first axial direction such that the plurality of second ramped surfaces are in selective meshed engagement with the plurality of first ramped surfaces. A retaining member can be coupled to the first inner wall and can retain the biasing member and second annular member within the first annular member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295754 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes an input and output member, two planetary gear set assemblies each having first, second, third, and fourth members, one interconnecting members continuously interconnecting a member of the first planetary gear set assembly with a member of the second planetary gear set assembly and six torque transmitting mechanisms selectively engageable to interconnect one of the first members, second members, third members, and fourth members with at least one of the input member and a stationary member. The torque transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least nine forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295755 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A vehicle multi-speed automatic transmission which comprises an input shaft (AN) and an output shaft (AB); first, second, third and fourth planetary gear sets (RS | 2012-11-22 |
20120295756 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH AT LEAST ONE SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A transmission has four planetary gear sets, four interconnecting members and six torque-transmitting mechanisms selectively engageable in different combinations of three to establish at least eight forward speed ratios. A first of the six torque-transmitting mechanisms is selectively engageable to connect the second member of the first planetary gear set to the stationary member. A second of the six torque-transmitting mechanisms is selectively engageable to connect the input member for common rotation with the second member of the third planetary gear set. At least one of the first and the second of the six torque-transmitting mechanisms is a selectable one-way clutch configured to have a first operating mode and a second operating mode, either of which modes may be selected. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295757 | VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle drive control system includes a motor coupled with the driving shaft of an internal combustion engine so that torque can be transmitted to the drive wheels when fuel supply to the engine is cut off. The vehicle travels in a creeping mode in this state while motoring of the engine is performed through driving force of the motor. When accelerator depression is detected, fuel injection into a cylinder waiting for the intake stroke of the engine is begun and the engine is started. The crank angle position at a time when fuel injection is started is utilized as a reference position. When the crankshaft of the engine rotates from the reference crank angle position to a predetermined crank angle position, driving by the motor is stopped and the vehicle is then driven by the engine. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295758 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method is provided for operating a hybrid drive train of a hybrid vehicle. The drive train has an internal combustion engine, a first electric machine, a transmission with an input shaft, a separating element and a first axle. The internal combustion engine can be connected to the first electric machine via the separating element. When the separating element is opened and the internal combustion engine is stationary, a difference in rotational speed occurs at the separating element between the internal combustion engine and the rotating first electric machine. The separating element is opened below and up to a maximum permissible difference in rotational speed at the separating element to drive the hybrid vehicle purely electrically by the first electric machine or to brake the vehicle or to coast. Above the maximum permissible difference in rotational speed the separating element and the first electric machine are separated from one another. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295759 | ENGINE AUTOMATIC-STOP/RESTART SYSTEM - An engine automatic-stop/restart system resumes injection of fuel when an engine restart condition is satisfied, and energizes the starter motor when, after injection of the fuel has resumed, starting of the engine is not completed. The system can also control the coupling degree of a forward clutch under certain conditions, and energize a solenoid to engage a starter pinion with a crankshaft ring gear when their relative speeds are close to each other. The system then releases the forward clutch after the pinion and the ring gear have engaged. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295760 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A CLUTCH - A method of operating a clutch serving as a shift element and/or starting clutch of a drive train. During engagement, the clutch will be filled by a fast filling up to a defined minimum pressure. The fast filling is at least subdivided into two phases comprising a basic filling phase and an extension and/or a cutout phase. At the end of the basic filling phase, the actual clutch pressure is measured, and then, when the actual clutch pressure is equal to or larger than the minimum pressure, the extension and/or cutout phase is activated immediately following the basic filling phase. When the actual clutch pressure is lower than the minimum pressure, activation of the extension and/or the cutout phase is at least delayed by a pressure holding phase and, if necessary, by a pressure surplus phase. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295761 | System for Controlling Torque Distribution - A torque distribution control system comprises a torsion unit for detecting traction on wheels of a primary driving axle that is continuously engaged with a drive source or a source of torque power. The amount of traction detected is converted to a signal with variable signal strength, the signal strength correlating to the amount of traction detected by the torsion unit. The signal strength capable of being adjusted automatically based on select parameters and/or manually based on a driver's input. And, in response to the signal, actuators engage and control operations of the vehicle such as the drive source, a braking system, and/or an axle clutch, with the level of engagement dependent upon the signal strength. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295762 | AUXILIARY BRAKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An auxiliary braking device for a vehicle includes an accelerator pedal operation amount detection unit, a brake pedal operation amount detection unit, a wheel speed detection unit, and a wheel speed difference calculation unit. The wheel speed difference calculation unit calculates a wheel speed difference between the wheel speeds of a front wheel and a rear wheel based on a signal of the wheel speed output from the wheel speed detection unit, and outputs a signal of the calculation result. In addition, the braking assistance unit assists in braking the vehicle in a case where the wheel speed difference obtained by the wheel speed difference calculation unit is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295763 | TRAMPOLINE WITH FEEDBACK SYSTEM - A trampoline includes a frame and a jumping mat assembly that is supported by the frame to allow at least one user to bounce thereon. The trampoline also includes a sensor system that includes a plurality of sensors that are supported by the frame and/or the jumping mat assembly. The plurality of sensors are spaced apart from each other. At least two of the plurality of sensors generate a respective signal due to the user impacting the jumping mat assembly. The trampoline further includes a feedback system that provides a feedback signal and a controller that compares the respective signals from the sensors to determine a status of user. The controller is operable to cause the feedback system to provide the feedback signal according to the determined status of the user. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295764 | Exercise System With Display Programming - An exercise system presents display programming at a rate that is commensurate to a user's exercise rate. The user's exercise rate is monitored and compared to a default exercise rate. When the user's exercise rate is above or below the default exercise rate, the presentation of the display programming is adjusted to maintain a temporal relationship between the user's exercise rate and the display programming. The presentation of the display programming can be adjusted by periodically skipping or pausing frames of the display programming to increase or decrease the duration of the display programming. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295765 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE ENDURANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO | 2012-11-22 |
20120295766 | Portable Inversion Apparatus - A portable support system that utilizes a doorway frame to allow a person to perform various inversion exercises without any modification or marring to the doorway frame and also without the use of gravity boots (ankle device U.S. Pat. No. 3,380,447 granted to Martin). Previous patented door frame support systems (U.S. Pat. No. 3,738,650 granted to Ossenkop et al, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,458,894 granted to Dudley) have required modifications to the door frame, such as mounting brackets screwed into the frame. The person also has to possess gravity boots (ankle device U.S. Pat. No. 3,380,447 granted to Martin) in order to perform inverted exercises. This invention eliminates both of these problems. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295767 | HANDGRIP EXERCISING DEVICE - Disclosed is a handgrip exercising device for strengthening the muscles of a hand and fingers. A user performs a handgrip exercise using an elastic recovery force as the user grips a body part made of an elastic material such as a silicon material. The handgrip exercising device of the present invention serves to uniformly distribute force over the whole portions of a palm via the body part in the course of handgrip exercise, performing an uniform muscle strengthening exercise over the whole portions of a hand and fingers without causing a partial muscle pain at a finger muscle while enhancing a user's gripping feeling, so a user can do exercise smoothly and with a good feeling. The handgrip strength can be selectively adjusted by providing an elliptical elastic pipe into the interior of each body part, thus performing an optimum handgrip exercise depending on the strength of a user's finger. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295768 | Exercise Apparatus Having A Targeted Fluid Support System - An exercise stepper with a fluid resistance system guides stepper treadles angularly downward and outward from the center of the stepper. According to an embodiment bellows that support treadles angle downward and outward. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295769 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING AND CONDITIONING - A training device, including a frame having an interior opening and at least one support means, at least one piece of conditioning equipment supported on the frame by the support means, at least one resistance harness coupled to the frame, wherein the at least one resistance harness has a portion thereof selectively attachable to a user, and a cardiovascular exercise machine disposed within the interior opening of the frame. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295770 | Dual-Use Exercising Bike on which a User can Sit and Lie - An exercising bike includes a main frame and a rear frame adjustably connected with the main frame. The main frame includes a support pipe having a slideway, a first linkage pivotally mounted on the support pipe, a seat mounted on the first linkage, a second linkage pivotally mounted on the support pipe, a handlebar mounted on the second linkage, and a third linkage pivotally connected with the first linkage and the second linkage. The rear frame includes an adjusting bar retractably mounted on the support pipe, a connecting lever pivotally connected with the adjusting bar and the first linkage, and at least one roller rotatably mounted on the adjusting bar and slidably mounted in the slideway. Thus, the position of the seat can be adjusted so that a user can operate the exercising bike in a sitting or lying posture. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295771 | Exercise machine - An exercise machine having a rolling platform and adjustable bar members. The platform is supported on frame rails, and is biased by springs towards an end of the machine. The rails have a rectangular cross-section, angled 45° to horizontal, and roller assemblies on the platform include roller wheels angled to engage the surfaces of the rails substantially normal thereto. The adjustable bar assemblies include upwardly extending bars having upper members that are rotatable about a generally vertical axis so that handle portions at the upper ends thereof extend in different directions for differing exercises. At least one of the bar assemblies is also selectively pivotable about a horizontal axis to positions in which it is engaged by a locking assembly on the frame of the machine. The machine enables the user to perform a wide variety of exercises in reclined, prone, seated and standing positions, both on and off the platform. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295772 | Exercise Apparatus with Cable Replacement Assembly - A connection assembly is provided for connecting a user-coupled link to a resistance-bearing cable in exercise apparatus. An inner collar is provided in an axial gap between an outer collar and a barrel trappingly engaging the cable. A removal method is provided facilitating low cost component replacement. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295773 | Combined Exercise Strap - The Combined Exercise Strap of the invention is a strap that reduces the amount of objects a user needs to carry while exercising. The strap has at least one pouch or a plurality of pouches. The pouch can hold objects including a pedometer, weight, watch, pulse monitor, cell phone, music player, or money. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295774 | VIBRATING WEIGHT BAR - Weight bars are disclosed that provide an enhanced workout. Specifically, weight bars of the present invention include a vibration mechanism that creates a vibration in the weight bar. Weight bars of the present invention can be configured to be held in one hand or in both hands. Additionally, the weight bars of the present invention can include a rechargeable power source for the vibration mechanism. While not in use, the weight bars of the present invention can rest on a base member. The base member may include a charging plug that mates with the charging port such that the power source for the vibration mechanism can recharge while resting on the base member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295775 | DUMBELL CASTOR EXERCISE DEVICE - A dumbbell caster assembly comprises a first omnidirectional wheel assembly mechanically coupled to a grip. A second omnidirectional wheel assembly is mechanically coupled to the grip. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295776 | TENSION EXERCISER WITH ELASTIC LIMIT FUNCTION - A tension exerciser with elastic limit function includes a weaving tape without stretching elasticity which is made of weaving materials and defined into a flexible elongated band pattern. The weaving tape includes a tape body, a fixed part and an operating end. The fixed part is provided with a positioning member. A handle is connected with the operating end, allowing the users to hold it for pulling. An elastic part is connected between the tape body and the operating end, so that elastic resistance occurs when holding the handle for pulling. An elastic limiter is connected between the tape body and the operating end. The elastic limiter enables the extension of the elastic part to be limited within the maximum load range, so as to prevent elasticity fatigue or even rupture of the elastic part of the tension exerciser, extend the service life and improve the operating safety. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295777 | Grab-And-Use Exercise Strap - A stretching exercise tool of the infinity ∞ sign shape. The stretching strap made of resilient fabric material is properly sized for grab-and-use. Metal or plastic buckles or other set-ups are eliminated. Machine washable and highly portable. | 2012-11-22 |
20120295778 | MOBILE ROCKING PATIENT CHAIR AND METHOD OF USE - A mobile chair and method for exercising in the chair include a mobile chair that includes a seat portion, an undercarriage coupled to and supporting the seat portion, the undercarriage including a frame, a rocking mechanism coupling the seat portion to the frame and movable relative to the frame, and a set of rolling wheels coupled to the frame, and at least one exercise handle mechanically coupled to the frame and shaped to extend above a lower portion of the seat portion. The method includes sitting in the seat portion and applying a sufficient force to the at least one handle to cause the seat portion to move in a substantially lateral direction relative to the frame. | 2012-11-22 |