01st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100004006 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING CALLS - A method and system for processing calls is useful for notifying a calling station ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004007 | AUTOMATED INTERACTIVE SMS SERVICE SYSTEM - A method and system are disclosed for providing bidirectional communication between the system and a client device using standard text messaging technologies, such as SMS. Communication may be originated from the client device or from the system. Users may request specific information from the system using SMS that is delivered to the user through either SMS, multimedia messaging service or email technologies. In other circumstances, the system may request feedback from the user. Such circumstances may include appointment confirmation, customer satisfaction surveys, or other system confirmation messages. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE MESSAGING - A method and a system for providing convertible or interactive messaging between two or more users is provided. In an embodiment, a user sends a convertible message to another user. Such convertible messages can be sent using a communication means having two or more fields, ports, or the like. One of the fields, ports, or the like is used to identify the transmission as a convertible message. Another of the fields, ports, or the like is used to relay the text, icon, etc. of the message. Upon recognition of the convertible message, the receiving device allows for the display of the convertible message. The receiving user may manually accept to view the convertible message, and/or may view/not view the convertible message automatically upon receipt due to predefined rules. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004009 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ADAPTER MODULE - There is provided an adapter for use in a mobile communication device connected to a first communication network. An exemplary mobile communication device comprises a mobile terminal and a subscriber identification module connected to the mobile terminal. In the subscriber identification module, an address of a first gateway node (ADR | 2010-01-07 |
20100004010 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND FILE TRANSMISSION METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal that can transmit voice data an picture, as well as a text message, in the form of a file during an instant messaging (IM) service, and its file transmission method are disclosed. When the IM service starts, a user inputs text to a message window to chat with one or more subscribers, and when voice or image data (picture, handwriting, image, etc.) is inputted while text is inputted, the inputted voice or image data is converted into a file, transmitted to a counterpart subscriber, and displayed in the form of an icon on a message window. The counterpart subscriber can check the voice or picture by selecting the displayed icon. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004011 | Universal Short Code Administration Facility - Systems and methods for assigning a short codes to provide uniformity among wireless carriers. In the systems and methods, a Universal Short Code (USC) Administrator maintains a list of short codes and their lease status so that SMS messages sent to a particular short code may be routed to the proper holder of the short code. A network facilitator is in communication with both the USC Administrator and at least one wireless carrier to route the SMS message to the proper holder of the short code. The short code may be leased for a specified period of time so that the short code can be reassigned after expiration of the lease. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004012 | BUNDLING OF COMMUNICATION SIGNALS FOR EFFICIENCY - Systems and methods for bundling signals in a wireless communication system are disclosed. A connection request and a reservation for QoS resources can be bundled into an access message at an access terminal. The access message with the bundled communication signals can then be transmitted to an access network. An application layer (e.g., a DataOverSignaling (DOS)) message can also be bundled with the connection request and the reservation into the access message. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004013 | Communication method, communication system, relaying device and communication device - A communication device transmits to a relaying device a transmission right grant request for requesting a grant of a transmission right to a transmitting device, and the relaying device determines whether the received transmission right grant request is a command associated with the transmission right of the communication device or a command associated with the transmitting device, and if it determines that it is the command associated with the transmitting device, it grants the transmission right to the transmitting device, and starts broadcasting of data being transmitted from the transmitting device. In addition, when receiving from the communication device an operation command for operating the transmitting device, the relaying device determines a type of the command and transmits it to the transmitting device. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004014 | Multi-Users Real-Time Transcoding System and Method for Multimedia Sessions - A method an system for establishing a multi-user communication session, having a session description, between terminals with incompatible media characteristics, in which users with terminals having incompatible media characteristics are invited to participate in the communication session. A transcoding session is set up for enabling transcoding between the incompatible media characteristics of the terminals based on information about the terminals of the users having accepted the invitation, this information comprising the media characteristics of the users' terminals. The session description is established according to the transcoding session and, during the communication session, media streams from the terminal of one user are transcoded according to the transcoding session and the transcoded media streams are transmitted according to the session description to the other users participating in the communication session, using the media characteristics of the terminals of those other users. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004015 | Methods and Devices for Adjustment of Transmission Parameters - Methods and devices in a wireless communication system are provided, in which a first portion and a second portion of signals are transmitted on a physical channel to a first transceiver from a second transceiver. A method for controlling transmission parameters in the wireless communication system comprises the steps of: transmitting an indication indicating that the first and the second receiver processing algorithms are used in the first transceiver to process the first and second portions, respectively, of signals received on the physical channel; receiving the indication at the second transceiver; and adjusting, at the second transceiver in response to the indication, a transmission parameter for at least one of the first and second portions of signals to be transmitted on the physical channel to the first transceiver. The indication could be transmitted from the first transceiver, or it could be determined through evaluations carried out at the second transceiver. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004016 | Power control techniques - Embodiments provide techniques for power control. For instance, a method exchanges one or more transmissions with a remote device in accordance with a retransmission protocol. In addition, a power control message is exchanged with the remote device through at least one of the one or more transmissions. Thus, closed loop power control may be performed through retransmission protocol communications. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004017 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, RADIO COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A communication system includes a first radio communication apparatus and a second radio communication apparatus that includes multiple antennas. The first radio communication apparatus receives transmission signals transmitted from multiple antennas as reception signals, acquires a predetermined parameter for each antenna based on the reception signals, creates control information for causing the second radio communication apparatus to control transmission signals so that the parameter becomes a predetermined target value for each antenna, compares absolute values of differences between each acquired parameter and the target value, and transmits control information corresponding to the reception signal for which the absolute value is large to the second radio communication apparatus with priority over control information corresponding to the reception signal for which the absolute value is small. The second radio communication apparatus receives control information from the first radio communication apparatus and controls transmission signals for each antenna according to the control information. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004018 | ADJUSTING THE AMPLITUDE AND PHASE CHARACTERISTICS OF TRANSMITTER GENERATED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SIGNALS IN RESPONSE TO BASE STATION TRANSMIT POWER CONTROL SIGNALS AND KNOWN TRANSMITTER AMPLIFIER CHARACTERISTICS - A method and system for adjusting the amplitude and phase characteristics of wireless communication signals generated by an analog radio transmitter, based on transmit power control (TPC) signals received by a base station (BS) and known characteristics of a power amplifier (PA) included in the transmitter. A digital pre-distortion compensation module, having real and imaginary signal paths, receives and processes real and imaginary signal components used to generate the wireless communication signal. The phase and amplitude characteristics of the wireless communication signal are controlled in response to the TPC signals, such that impaired amplitude and phase characteristics of the PA are corrected. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004019 | Method for Obtaining Telecommunications Services Through a Telecommunications Terminal - A telecommunications service to be obtained for a user is split into a plurality of service components. A telecommunications terminal determines the most appropriate service provider for each service component; each of the service components is obtained by a corresponding service provider; and the telecommunications terminal invokes the functionality of each service component according to the service to be obtained. This is particularly useful for wireless mobile telecommunications terminals. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004020 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPHING METHOD USING MULTIPLE MOBILE TERMINALS - A mobile terminal and composite photographing method using multiple mobile terminals are provided. The composite photographing method uses multiple mobile terminals. A master mobile terminal composes an incomplete composite photograph, generates a participant list of slave mobile terminals, and sends the incomplete composite photograph and participant list to a first slave mobile terminal in the participant list. The first slave mobile terminal receives the incomplete composite photograph and participant list, further composes the received composite photograph, determines whether the composed composite photograph is complete, sends, when the composed composite photograph is incomplete, the composed composite photograph to a second slave mobile terminal in the participant list, and sends, when the composed composite photograph is complete, the composed composite photograph to all mobile terminals having participated in composite photographing. Hence, several users at distinct locations can jointly produce a composite photograph. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004021 | Wireless Terminal, Wireless Communication System And Method for Connecting Wireless Terminal to Communication Network - The invention provides a mobile terminal having a first network module for connecting to a wireless wide area network (WWAN) and a second network module for connecting to a wireless local area network (WLAN). The WWAN includes a plurality of first base stations. The WLAN includes a second base station. The second base station obtains service information related to the first base stations and sends the service information to the second network module. When the first network module is turned off and the second network module is turned on, the a mobile terminal is leaving the service area of the WLAN. The first network module turns on and chooses one of the first base stations to be a serving base station according to the saved service information for quickly accessing the WWAN. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004022 | Method Relating To Radio Communication - A method for expansion of communication capacity in a radio communication system ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004023 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PORTABILITY OF CLINICAL IMAGES USING A HIGH-QUALITY DISPLAY AND PORTABLE DEVICE - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for improved clinical workflow using wireless communication. A system for remote image display includes a data source with image data, wherein the data source is capable of transmitting the image data. The system also includes an identifiable display device capable of displaying image data transferred from the data source and a portable device capable of identifying the display device and requesting image data transfer from the data source to the display device without the transfer of the image data between the portable device and the data source. The system may also include an access point for relaying communication between the portable device and the data source. Communication between the portable device, the data source, and/or the display may include wireless communication, for example. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004024 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH MUTING FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREFORE - A portable communication device includes a user interface responsive to user input, a controller, and a time management module coupled to the controller. A schedule tabled is created in accordance with the user input. The time management module periodically checks the schedule table and sends real time signals to the controller. The controller enables and disables the function in accordance with the schedule table. A method for enabling or disabling the functions of the communication device is also disclosed. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004025 | MULTI-TAPPING NUMPAD - A mobile phone including a number keypad for entering the symbols 0-9, # and *, the keypad including at most five keys at least one of which corresponds to a list of at least two symbols, wherein the n | 2010-01-07 |
20100004026 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING MOBILE TERMINAL - A terminal and controlling method thereof may be provided such that a terminal user may select a specific channel from a plurality of broadcast channels received by a mobile terminal. A broadcast receiving unit may receive a broadcast, a touchscreen may display a broadcast channel number, and a controller may control a broadcast channel number to be changed per number place if a touch & drag is performed on the touchscreen with a pointer. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004027 | MOBILE TERMINAL WITH TILTING DISPLAY - A slide type mobile terminal having a first body and a second body is provided. The first body includes a display and a first slide member. The second body includes a key pad and is slidably coupled to the first body. The second body includes a second slide member to slidably engage the corresponding first slide member of the first body to allow movement of the first body and the second body to enable one of closed or tilted configurations. One of the first and second slide members has a curvature along at least one end such that when the first body is extended from the second body, the first body is tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the second body. The first body receives a portion of the second body and the second body receives a portion of the first body in the closed position. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004028 | PORTABLE TERMINAL AND DRIVING METHOD OF THE SAME - A portable terminal is provided that includes a vibration generator for vibrating the portable terminal, a receiving device for receiving input from a user and determining a coordinate value on a display screen based on the received input, and a controller for determining a vibration pattern corresponding to information on a display screen based on the determined coordinate value. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004029 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND KEYPAD DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal including a display configured to display a first keypad in a first display portion and to display information input using the first keypad in a second display portion, a sensing unit configured to detect a touch and drag action on the first keypad displayed in the first display portion, and a controller configured to change the first keypad displayed in the first display portion to a second keypad that is different from the first keypad when the detected touch and drag action is determined to be more than a predetermined distance. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004030 | CHARACTER INPUT METHOD OF MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal includes a display screen to display a screen image of a particular character and a virtual keypad, and to detect touch inputs; and a controller to detect a first touch input of touching the particular character and a second touch input of touching a particular key of the virtual keypad, and to control display of display characters on respective key buttons of the virtual keypad, the display characters having at least one attribute of the particular character, if the first and second inputs are a multi-touch. Because a font of particular character is applied to the display character of the virtual keypad or to a newly input character, characters or numbers can be easily input using the display screen of the mobile terminal. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004031 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A method of controlling a mobile terminal and includes displaying on a display of the mobile terminal a list having a plurality of items, identifying a selected item of the plurality items of the list, and detecting movement of the mobile terminal. The method further includes displaying on the display a menu having a plurality of items that are each associated with a function which can be performed based upon information associated with the selected item, wherein the displaying of the menu is in response to the detecting of the movement of the mobile terminal. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004032 | INITIATING A CALL FROM A MOBILE DEVICE TO A NUMBER THAT IS NOT HYPERLINKED - A method and mobile device for initiating telephone calls through a wireless communication network are provided. Number strings are identified in text displayed on a visual display of the mobile device. Number strings may be hyperlinked when the strings meet predetermined criteria. The mobile device monitors for a predetermined user input and upon detecting the predetermined user input causes a list of user selectable functions to be displayed on the visual display. The list of user selectable functions includes a telephone call function for initiating a telephone call to a selected number string. A telephone call to the selected number string can be initiated through the wireless communications network when the telephone call function is selected. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004033 | MOBILE TERMINAL USING PROXIMITY SENSOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal may generate a haptic effect whose intensity or pattern corresponds to the type and importance of an event occurred therein. Therefore, it is possible for a user to easily identify the event based on the haptic effect. Since the mobile terminal generates a haptic effect in response to a command input thereto by the user, it is possible to prevent a command from being accidently input to the mobile terminal. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004034 | Hands-free phone-call device and tone quality control device - Constant phone-call quality is kept irrespective of setting of a tone adjusting function of a cellular phone under connection. There is provided a sound collector for collecting voices and converting the voices to a voice signal, a communication unit for communicating with a cellular phone terminal according to a predetermined communication protocol, and a reproducing unit for reproducing the voice signal received in the communication unit. A hands-free phone-call device for enabling the cellular phone terminal to execute hands-free phone call is provided with a signal processor for subjecting a voice signal to signal processing of adjusting tone quality to a predetermined state, and a controller for obtaining information on a tone adjusting function from the cellular phone terminal when the cellular phone terminal having the tone adjusting function for adjusting the tone quality during phone call is connected to communicate, and transmitting a predetermined command when it is determined that the tone adjusting function of the cellular phone terminal can be stopped or not, whereby the tone adjusting function of the cellular phone terminal is stopped and then the signal processor is made to execute the signal processing. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004035 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN ABBREVIATED POWER-UP SEQUENCE ON A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A system and method for powering-up a wireless communications device may include (i) powering-up the wireless communications device using a standard power-up sequence in response to a request for a standard power-up sequence by a user, and (ii) powering-up the wireless communications device using an abbreviated power-up sequence in response to a request for an emergency message to be communicated by the user. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004036 | MOBILE PHONE HAVING FULL KEYBOARD - A mobile phone includes a main body having a front side and a rear side. A full keyboard is formed on the rear side of the main body, and a screen is pivotally attached to the front side of the main body. The screen includes a display surface and a back surface. The display surface is opposite to the full keyboard when the screen is in a closed state, and the display surface and the full keyboard substantially face a same direction when the screen is in an open state. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004037 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal having multiple functions allows the user easy operation of a function that they desire. The mobile terminal has first, second, third, and fourth housings. The housings each have front side and back side and have at least an input section or a display section on the front side. The housings are circularly arranged so that the front side of each housing is on the outer side and are connected with each other so that adjacent housings are foldable to each other facing back to back. Preferably, the housings are connected together such that the first and second housings are connected together, the second and third housings are connected together, the third and fourth housings are connected together, and the fourth and first housings are connected together. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004038 | SIDE SLIDING TYPE MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal comprises a body comprising a keypad and a slider slidingly coupled to the body. The slider is configured to slide transversely with respect to the body and may comprise a display unit to display image information. The mobile terminal may further comprise a processor coupled to the slider to detect when the slider is slid from a first position to a second position and when the slider is slid from a second position to a first position. The image information may be rotated 90 degrees from a transverse orientation to a longitudinal orientation when the processor detects that the slider has been slid from the first position to the second position. Conversely, the image information may be rotated 90 degrees from a longitudinal orientation to a transverse orientation when the processor detects that the slider has been slid from the second position to the first position. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE OF A PLAYER - A system for measuring the performance of participant in a game, wherein the game is comprised of a series of discreet trials where for each trial the participant receives a score selected from one of a finite set of discreet scores based on the participant's performance for each trial. The system may be configured to receive over the network a set of counts corresponding to the numbers of each score from the discreet set received by the participant for each trial during the game. The system may compute a weighted score based on an assigned set of weight factors for each type of score and an entered set of counts. Users of the system may be entered into a tournament based on the users' weighted score rankings and a winner is determined based on the weighted score. A method for ranking golf courses by their level difficulty is provided. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004041 | PROGRAM, STORAGE MEDIUM ON WHICH PROGRAM IS RECORDED, AND GAME DEVICE - The present invention provides an image processing method or the like for a game device, in which a ball game involving putting a ball into a goal is executed, and in which more realistic game development can be constructed. An image processing method is carried out in which, in a game device, a ball game of putting a ball into a goal is executed by displaying images of a self-character, a plurality of own-team characters, and a plurality of opponent characters moving in a virtual space, and while a ball holder BH, which is an opponent character, is in possession of the ball, a self-character | 2010-01-07 |
20100004042 | Blackjack game with side bet - A method of playing a wagering game is disclosed. The game is a blackjack variant played by making two wagers and playing against a dealer hand. Each player makes two initial wagers. The dealer deals three cards to the player, and the player arranges the cards into a first two-card hand and a second one-card hand. The first wager is placed at risk with the first two-card hand and the second wager is placed at risk with the second one-card hand. The dealer also receives an initial two-card hand. The dealer deals the player one additional card to complete the second hand, and then the two-card hands are played out using traditional blackjack rules. The house takes a commission on the first and second wagers. An optional three-card poker side bet is provided in one embodiment. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004043 | GAMING APPARATUS - Gaming apparatus ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004044 | BONUS GAME - A game for a gaming machine having a plurality of different items to be selected by a player, each item having a value in an amount preset for a given bonus round, and a respective initial quantity in a preset amount. The player selects an item, such as one of many items for purchase in a store, and the value for that item is registered, along with subtraction of a unit from the quantity of that item. Provided that the quantity for that item selected is not then zero, the player continues to select another item, with registration of the value for that item and subtraction until an item is selected thereby having a zero quantity. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004045 | Method and system for awarding bonuses via telecommunication links - A gaming system is configured to use player telephone numbers to call players regarding bonuses or other awards. A player may provide their telephone number when signing up for a casino player rewards club or may input their number when playing a wagering game at a gaming machine. Players are randomly selected, such as by generating phone numbers or assigned numbers associated with phone numbers. The selected player(s) are called or contacted and monetary awards or bonuses may be rewarded. Such awards may involve additional game play or be awarded without additional action. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004047 | PLAYER SELECTABLE GAMING VOLATILITY - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to gaming devices having player selectable gaming volatility and methods of implementing selectable volatility for player use on a gaming device. In one embodiment, a gaming device includes a player interface panel including at least one gaming button for placing a wager on a gaming event, a gaming display to show an output of the gaining event, and a volatility device configured to set a volatility level of the gaming event in response to a player input. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004048 | Slot Machine Game With Symbol Lock-In - A slot machine game that allows a player to lock in particular symbol(s) after playing a game. If the player prefers one or more particular symbols to remain in position after a spin, the player can indicate to the slot machine the desire to lock in the particular symbols, wherein the player will have to pay a price for the ability to have those symbols locked in for a next spin. Then, the player places another wager and spins the reels while the particular symbols remain unchanged. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004049 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND GAMING METHOD FOR SHIFTING SYMBOLS FROM A STAGING AREA TO A SYMBOL MATRIX - A gaming device displays a symbol matrix including a plurality of symbol positions and at least two symbol staging areas, each symbol staging area including at least one supplemental symbol potentially shiftable into the symbol matrix. The gaming device displays a symbol staging area indicator. For a play of a game, the gaming device generates a symbol in each symbol position of the symbol matrix. Upon an occurrence of a triggering condition, the gaming device indicates one of the symbol staging areas using the symbol staging area indicator and removes at least one symbol from at least one symbol position of the symbol matrix. The gaming device re-populates the empty symbol positions by shifting any appropriate symbols of the symbol matrix any appropriate empty symbol positions, and thereafter shifting at least one supplemental symbol from the indicated symbol staging area into at least one remaining empty symbol position. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004050 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CASCADING SYMBOLS WITH WILD FEATURES - A cascading symbol game includes designated symbols such as wild symbols. In the cascading symbol game, a gaming device generates and displays a symbol from a plurality of symbols for each of a plurality of symbol positions. The gaming device removes at least one symbol from at least one of the plurality of symbol positions. The gaming device repositions at least one displayed symbol to another one of the symbol positions to create at least one empty symbol position. If a designated event occurred, the gaming device generates and displays at least one designated symbol, such as a wild symbol, in the at least one empty symbol position, wherein the at least one designated wild symbol is generated independent of the plurality of symbols. The gaming device displays any award associated with any winning symbol combination formed from the displayed symbols. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZING PLAYING CARDS AT A TABLE GAME - A method comprises receiving a request for at least one personalized card from a player, identifying at least one of a rank, a color, and a suit for the at least one personalized card, identifying at least one of a value change and a rule change associated with the at least one personalized card, providing an indication of at least one personalized card and at least one of a value change and a rule change associated with the at least one personalized card, enabling at least one game play in accordance with the at least one of a value change and a rule change, and applying the at least one of a value change and a rule change associated with the at least one personalized card upon the occurrence of the at least one personalized card. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004052 | Ticket for credits for gaming console - An innovative approach is provided to cashless gaming providing extra security already offered by a gaming console. On a player withdrawing stored credits on a first gaming console, the value of credits are stored in a non-playable account on the first gaming console, while dispensing a ticket with information on the ticket linking the ticket to the non-playable credit account and the stored credit amount. A player may then insert or scan the ticket into a second gaming console which, using information on the ticket, queries the first gaming console to transfer the stored non-playable credits to the second gaming console for the player to continue using the credits. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004053 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING WAGERING BY MULTIPLE PLAYERS OF GAMING MACHINES - Embodiments of the present concept provide an electronic gaming device that facilitates wagering by multiple players on a single gaming device. In one embodiment, a gaming device includes a first station to accommodate a first player, a second station to accommodate a second player, and at least one display for displaying game outcomes at both the first and second stations. The gaming device may include a common meter that stores credits available for wagering at the first and second station, or may include separate meters for displaying credits or scores for each gaming station. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004054 | METHOD OF ALLOCATING CREDITS FOR GAMING DEVICES - Embodiments of the present concept provide an electronic gaming device that facilitates wagering by multiple players on a single gaming device. Also provide is a method of allocating credits input into such a gaming device, where the method includes receiving a monetarily-based tender input from a player on the gaming device, converting the inputted monetarily-based tender to credits available for wagering by multiple players at multiple gaming stations of the gaming device, receiving wagers from the players, and adding credits awarded as a result of the wagers to the available credits. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004055 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DONATIONS USING ONLINE INTERACTIVE GAMES - A system and method for donations using online interactive games with players using social networks. Users play games wherein winning results in others donating to their selected recipient, such as a cause, charity, school, etc. A database maintains user information, recipient information, and tracks donation credits. Users play games, donate to recipients, and have players donate to their selected recipients. The system and method can automatically match users as teammates, competitors, and tournament members. The system and method facilitate game play, collection of funds, and payment of collected funds to selected recipients. The funds benefit recipients, and new supporters are identified to the recipients. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004056 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EARLY TERMINATION OF A GAME - Methods and apparatus are provided for allowing a player of an extended game to terminate the game prior to its natural conclusion. The extended game may include a secondary game or a bonus game at a gaming device. The player may choose to terminate the game as an alternative to continuing play. In terminating the game, the player may receive a termination value. In some embodiments, the termination value may compensate the player for a failure to realize a payout associated with the game's natural conclusion. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004057 | SHARED GAME PLAY ON GAMING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present concept provide an electronic gaming device that facilitates wagering by multiple players on a single gaming device. Also provided is a method of sharing game play on such a gaming device, where the method includes receiving a wager from a first player at a first gaming station, receiving a wager from a second player at a second gaming station, initiating a gaming event that is displayed at the first and second gaming stations, and awarding prizes associated with gaming outcomes displayed at the first and second gaming stations. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004058 | SHARED BONUS ON GAMING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present concept provide an electronic gaming device that facilitates wagering by multiple players on a single gaming device. Also provided is a method of implementing a bonus on such a gaming device, where the method may include receiving a bonus trigger, determining if the bonus is a shared bonus, and transferring game play from base games being played on multiple gaming stations of the gaming device to a shared bonus when the bonus is determined to be a shared bonus. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004059 | Gaming Machine With Color Changing Cabinet - A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game comprises a gaming machine cabinet having one or more colorable or color-changeable exterior sections. The color-changeable exterior sections comprise a translucent material that glows or shines when light is diffused through the material. Sections that are color-changeable include those sections that are visually dominant or affect the overall appearance of the gaming machine. A multi-color lighting assembly having one or more multi-color light sources is present. The multi-color lighting assembly may be operated to direct light having a predetermined color or sequence of colors. The light causes the color-changeable exterior sections to project the predetermined color or sequence of colors, thereby changing the overall appearance of the gaming machine. The predetermined color or sequence of colors may be selected randomly, or they may be based on the outcome of the wagering game. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004061 | Exercise Gaming Device and Method of Interacting With Gaming or Other Scenarios Based on Physical Exercise - The present invention embodiments promote performance of exercise by users during a computer simulation or game. An embodiment of the present invention includes an exercise device with a plurality of effector or gripping members in the form of handles to be manipulated by a user. A coil steel spring provides the resistance for the handles that may be compressed together or pulled apart for resistance-based exercise. The device further includes additional input devices to interact with a simulation or gaming scenario. The user applies forces to the handles to interact with the scenario, thereby requiring the user to perform exercises during the simulation or game play. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004062 | INTELLIGENT GAME SYSTEM FOR PUTTING INTELLIGENCE INTO BOARD AND TABLETOP GAMES INCLUDING MINIATURES - Apparatuses and methods for intelligent game systems for putting intelligence into board and tabletop games including miniatures are disclosed. An intelligent game system comprises one or more sensors, a controller, and a projector, the sensors each having an identifier. The sensors obtain object information from intelligent game piece objects and transfer the object information to a controller where it is associated with a sensor identifier and the sensor identifier is associated with a corresponding portion of an image. The controller interacts with the intelligent game piece objects, for managing game play, and for preparing and transferring a changing image to a projector. Intelligent game piece object features are disclosed, as well as methods of initializing a system for use with the intelligent game piece objects. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004063 | DISTANCE, ORIENTATION AND VELOCITY SENSITIVE CONTROLLER - A mobile magnetic field apparatus operable to generate and/or receive a magnetic field including at least one coil operable to generate and/or receive a magnetic field, respectively, the magnetic field being modulated by at least one frequency and/or identification code, respectively. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004064 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a base having a receiving recess and two holes defined through the base and communicating the receiving recess. A pivotal member includes a connection portion, a pivotal portion and a neck portion connected between the connection portion and the pivotal portion which is pivotably engaged with the receiving recess. A passage is defined through the pivotal portion and a pin extends through the two holes and the passage to pivotally connect the pivotal member to the base. The neck portion has a lowest point, and a shortest distance defined between the lowest point and a transverse line extending through an axial center line of the passage and perpendicular to the pivotal member is larger than a radius of the pivotal portion. The two respective distances between the lowest point and the transverse line extending through the axial center line of the passage and perpendicular to the pivotal member, and between the lowest point and the peripheral wall are longer so that the pivotal member can pivot larger angle and has better strength. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004065 | Displacement Unit - A displacement unit comprising two shaft-shaped drive components which are displaceable in one another and each have a plurality of roller body raceways facing one another with roller bodies arranged between them. To both save weight and facilitate proper positioning of the components, a profile groove is provided between two adjacent roller body raceways of at least one drive component, the profile groove having a profile depth which is smaller than the profile depth of one of the adjacent roller body raceways. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004066 | One Degree of Freedom Diaphragm Coupling - In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004067 | GIANT WHEEL - A structure of a giant wheel is disclosed. The giant wheel includes a ring steel tracks, motors, an inner wheel and an outer wheel. The ring steel track has a crossed base and stoppers positioned at four corners of the crossed base. The stopper and the base form an inner groove and an outer groove with openings. The motors are positioned at an inner side and an outer side of the ring steel track, and have latches to fit through the openings, and the latches have rollers positioned in the groove. The inner wheel has bars at two outer sides connecting to the motors positioned at an inner side of the ring steel track. The outer wheel has pillars having joint portions at a distal end positioned towards the motor, wherein the joint portions of the pillars are connected to the motor positioned at an outer side of the ring steel track. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004068 | GOLF PUTTING CUP LIGHTING SYSTEM - The golf putting cup lighting system is a regulation golf cup having an open top, a cylindrical wall and a closed bottom, the regulation cup being secured on the green. The bottom of the cup is fabricated with a light capable of shining upward through the open top. A power source is included to provide electrical power for the light. A dimmer/switch is provided to activate the light at desired times, such as dusk and nighttime. When the illuminated golf putting cup is activated, players may continue playing under low light conditions. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004069 | GOLF BALL HAVING CO-INJECTED BI-MODAL ETHYLENE-ACID COPOLYMER DUAL LAYER COVER - A golf ball having a cover comprising thin inner and outer layers formed by a co-injected cup process. The inner layer comprising a hard Surlyn while the outer layer comprises a composition a bi-modal ethylene-acid copolymer composition. The core size will be greater than 1.50 inches in diameter. The golf ball will provide a cover that is compression molded and is very soft without sacrificing durability or shear resistance. The outer layer comprising a bi-modal ethylene-acid co-polymer composition. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004070 | NEGATIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT INNER CORE FOR DUAL CORE GOLF BALL - A golf ball including an inner core having a first outer surface and a geometric center and being formed from a first substantially homogenous composition such that the inner core has a hardness of about 60 Shore C to about 90 Shore C; an outer core layer disposed about the inner core having a second outer surface and being formed from a second substantially homogenous composition such that the outer core layer has a hardness of about 60 Shore C to about 95 Shore C; and a cover layer disposed about the outer core layer. The geometric center and first and second outer surfaces each have a hardness, the hardness of the second outer surface being lower than the hardness of the geometric center to define a negative hardness gradient. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004071 | NEGATIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT INNER CORE FOR DUAL CORE GOLF BALL - A golf ball includes an inner core having a first outer surface and a center formed from a homogenous composition such that the inner core has a hardness of 40 to 80 Shore C; an outer core layer disposed about the inner core having a second outer surface and an inner surface, formed from a homogenous composition such that the outer core layer has a hardness of 60 to 90 Shore C; and a cover layer including at least two layers. The center, first and second outer surfaces, and inner surface each have a hardness, the first outer surface hardness being lower than the center hardness to define a negative hardness gradient, and the second outer surface hardness being greater than the inner surface hardness by 10 to 20 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004072 | COLOR GOLF BALL - The invention provides a colored golf ball composed of a core, a cover having a plurality of dimples formed on an outside surface thereof, and an inside layer in contact with the cover. The ball satisfies the following conditions:
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20100004073 | NEGATIVE HARDNESS GRADIENT INNER CORE FOR DUAL CORE GOLF BALL - A golf ball includes an inner core having a first outer surface and a geometric center and being formed from a first substantially homogenous composition such that the inner core has a hardness of about 60 Shore C to about 90 Shore C; an intermediate layer disposed about the inner core and being formed from a second substantially homogenous rubber-based composition such that the outer core layer has a hardness of about 20 Shore D to about 80 Shore D; and a cover layer disposed about the intermediate layer. A hardness of the first outer surface is 61 Shore C to 83 Shore C and is lower than a hardness of the geometric center to define a negative hardness gradient having a magnitude of up to −10. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004074 | Golf club fitting system and method - A method and system of fitting golf clubs to a person includes generating a dimensional reference number from a golfer's physical characteristics and applying an algorithm to determine desired parameters of golf clubs for the golfer from the dimensional reference number. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004075 | CATCHING MACHINE - A catching machine | 2010-01-07 |
20100004076 | Multifunctional Protection System for a Sports Ground - The present invention relates to a protection system for a sports ground comprising a frame-chest with a protection cover, said frame-chest being able to move across the entire length of the ground whilst unfolding or folding said protection cover by means of an unfolding and folding mechanism, in which said frame-chest is connected to a network of cables spread out in advance over the sports ground, said cables being operated by motorised pulleys in order to ensure the motion of said frame-chest over said sports ground. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004077 | BAT FOR STRIKING BALL - Disclosed is a bat for striking a ball. The bat includes an elongated ball striking portion and a handle portion. The handle portion is configured at an end portion of the elongated ball striking portion. The handle portion includes a pair of elongated flat surfaces and a pair of elongated curved surfaces. The pair of elongated flat surfaces is spaced-apart by a predetermined distance and extends longitudinally opposite to each other from the end portion of the elongated ball striking portion. The pair of elongated curved surfaces extends between longitudinal edge portions of the pair of elongated flat surfaces. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004078 | ARROWHEAD HAVING COLLAPSIBLE AND OUTWARDLY BIASED BLADES - A broadhead for an arrow has a ferrule and a pair of blade members. Each blade member has a first end that is pivotally interconnected with the ferrule body and an opposite second end. The blade members each have a retracted position and an extended position. A biasing member biases the blade members toward the extended positions and is the only element operable to hold the blade members in the extended position. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004079 | BICYCLE REAR DERAILLEUR - A bicycle component (e.g., a rear derailleur) is basically provided with a base member and an axle. The axle includes a base supporting part supporting the base member for pivoting about a center axis of the axle and a base attaching part projecting outwardly of the base member for fixedly attachment to a bicycle frame. The base supporting part and the base attaching part overlap to define a coupling interface in which either a fixing element is disposed between the coupling interface of the base supporting part and the base attaching part or one of the base supporting part and the base attaching part is deformed with an interference fit. The base supporting part is formed of a first material with a first specific gravity. The base attaching part is formed of a second material with a second specific gravity that is higher than the first specific gravity. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004080 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR A HYDRAULIC TENSIONER - The relief valve uses a slotted Belleville spring preloaded in a cage. The center area of the spring is closed and presses a hole in the bottom wall of the cage. The top wall of the cage is open and has a ledge against which the radial end of the spring presses. The relief valve is used in a hydraulic tensioner and positioned in the tensioner to have the bottom wall form a wall of the pressure chamber. When the pressure in the pressure chamber exceeds the pressure of the spring against the hole, fluid leaks out of the hole. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004081 | Multiple Sprocket Assembly - A multiple sprocket assembly for receiving a chain and transferring torque therefrom to a bicycle rear wheel hub rotatable about a hub axis. The chain has alternating pairs of inner and outer link plates connected by chain rollers. The multiple sprocket assembly includes a plurality of different-sized sprockets arranged coaxially about the rear wheel hub. The sprockets have a plurality of teeth and tooth roots spaced around a periphery of the sprockets for engaging the chain. The tooth roots forming a dedendum circle. The sprockets have a maximum sprocket width near the dedendum circle, substantially bridging a gap between paired inner link plates sandwiching the chain roller therebetween, substantially minimizing axial play between a guide area on the sprocket and an overhang of the inner link plates overlapping the guide area when the chain is engaged with the sprockets. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004082 | Toothed Belt and Timing Control System - Toothed belt comprising a body, a plurality of resistant inserts or cords and a plurality of teeth extending from at least one surface of the body; the teeth are coated with a coating fabric. The body is made of a first elastomeric material formed. The fabric is treated with a fabric treatment comprising a second elastomeric material. The resistant inserts or cords are treated with cord treatment comprising a third elastomeric material. The first, second and third elastomeric material are formed of a mixture of one or more copolymers obtained from diene monomers and monomers containing nitrile groups, in which the nitrile groups are between 30 wt % and 39 wt %. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004083 | TOOTHED CHAIN WITH OPTIMIZED CHAIN JOINT AND ENLARGED EXTERNAL FLANK ANGLE - The invention is related to a toothed chain with alternating inner and outer chain links each joined by means of a chain joint, wherein the inner chain links comprise at least one inner plate and at least two joint bushes running perpendicularly through the same, the outer chain links comprise at least two outer plates and at least two joint pins running perpendicularly through the same, and to form a chain joint, one joint pin of the outer chain link each extends through a joint bush of the inner chain link, and at least one inner plate of the inner chain link and/or at least one outer plate of the outer chain link is embodied as a toothed plate with each two teeth defined by an outer flank and an inner flank each. To provide a toothed chain having an improved service life and which can lead to a more advantageous embodiment of the complete chain drive, it is provided that an external flank angle given for the two external flanks of a toothed plate, is α≧65° and ≦75°, and a ratio V | 2010-01-07 |
20100004084 | Variable speed belt - A variable speed belt comprising an elastomeric body, a tensile cord disposed within the elastomeric body and extending in an endless direction, a cog extending from the body, the cog comprising opposing flanks, each flank comprises a first planar surface describing an included angle (α), the first planar surface engageable with a sheave, each flank comprises a second planar surface disposed toward a cog tip describing an included angle (β); and included angle (α) is not equal to the included angle (β). | 2010-01-07 |
20100004085 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE WITH AT LEAST ONE PLANETARY GEARSET AND A FRICTIONAL SHIFT ELEMENT - A transmission device ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004086 | REDUCTION GEAR TRANSMISSION AND SOLAR TRACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION UNIT UTILIZING THE SAME - A first reduction gear unit has a first input shaft that rotates in accordance with the rotation of an output shaft of a motor, a first external gear that revolves orbitally around an axis line of the first input shaft, and a first internal gear that has a number of teeth differing from the number of teeth of the first external gear. A second reduction gear unit comprises a crankshaft that rotates in accordance with the rotation of a first output shaft, a second external gear having a through hole formed at a center itself, a cylindrical member passing through the through hole of the second external gear, a second internal gear that has a number of teeth differing from the number of teeth of the second external gear, and a second output shaft that rotates around an axis line of the second internal gear. The first reduction gear unit is disposed between an outer circumferential surface of the second reduction gear unit and an inner surface of the cylindrical member. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004087 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The power transmission device has an internally meshing planetary gear mechanism that has an input shaft, an eccentric body provided on the input shaft, an externally toothed gear eccentrically oscillating via the eccentric body, and an internally toothed gear with which the externally toothed gear internally meshes. The externally toothed gear is assembled to the internally toothed gear in an interference fit. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004088 | DUAL CLUTCH MULTI-SPEED TRANSAXLE - A transaxle transfers torque to first and second axle shafts. The transaxle includes a main shaft, a planetary gearset, a first clutch transferring torque between the main shaft and a first member of the planetary gearset and a second clutch transferring torque between the main shaft and a second member of the planetary gearset. An input shaft is fixed for rotation with the first member of the planetary gearset. A countershaft is selectively driven by first, second, third and fourth speed gearsets associated with the input shaft. A final drive unit provides multiplied torque to a differential assembly adapted to drive the first and second axle shafts. Actuation of the first and second clutches selectively provides first through eighth discrete forward drive ratios such that each of the first, second, third and fourth speed gearsets transfers torque during provision of two of the first through eighth forward drive ratios. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004089 | Control device for hybrid vehicle drive apparatus - A control device for hybrid vehicle drive apparatus is disclosed. Upon receipt of a start-up request on an engine ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004090 | DRIVING FORCE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE THAT DRIVES WHEEL UNITS INDEPENDENTLY - Right front wheel units (FL, FR) are driven independently by motor generators (MGL, MGR). A power control unit ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004091 | LOCKUP CLUTCH CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - In a vehicle mounting an engine equipped with an exhaust turbocharger and a fluid transmission device as the power transmission device, occurrence of surging in the exhaust turbocharger is prevented at the time of connecting a lockup clutch in the fluid transmission device. When a condition for connecting the lockup clutch is held to lock up the fluid transmission device coupled to the engine | 2010-01-07 |
20100004092 | METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A CLUTCH ARRANGEMENT - A method for opening a closed clutch arrangement of a drivetrain for a motor vehicle. The clutch arrangement is activated in such a way that the torque which it can transmit is reduced up to an opening point at which torque can no longer be transmitted via the clutch arrangement. The clutch arrangement is placed into an intermediate slip state before the opening point is reached. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004093 | AUTOMATIC ENGINE SPEED ADJUSTMENT - An apparatus and method move a speed control lever of an engine automatically in response to movement of a manual actuator to engage a driven member. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004094 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A controller ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004095 | Brake Regulation System for Motor Vehicles - A brake regulation system for motor vehicles is provided with an electronic control unit, by which an automatic parking brake function can be activated in the stationary phase of the motor vehicle and can be deactivated upon reaching a predetermined triggering condition. The control unit can determine in a wheel selective manner the coefficient of friction, or rather the adhesion between the tires and the roadway at the location of the motor vehicle, which is held so as to be stationary by use of the parking brake function. In the presence of different coefficients of friction or adhesion coefficients at the right and left wheel of at least one driven axle, the triggering condition is adapted in the direction of a longer hold of the brake pressure. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004096 | STATE-OF-EXERCISE MEASURING APPARATUS AND BIOMETRIC APPARATUS - The invention provides a state-of-exercise measuring apparatus and a biometric apparatus configured to measure a state of exercise of a user accurately and easily in real time by calculating biometric impedances of the user doing an exercise and utilizing a change of the biometric impedances. A state-of-exercise measuring apparatus according to an aspect of the invention includes: a conducting electrode configured to come into contact with the user to supply an electric current; a measuring electrode configured to acquire a voltage of the electric current being supplied from the conducting electrode and flowing in the user's body; a biometric impedance calculating unit configured to calculate a biometric impedance of the user from a current value supplied from the conducting electrode and a voltage value measured by the measuring electrode; and a state determining unit configured to determine a state of exercise on the basis of a first biometric impedance value of the user in a predetermined state and a second biometric impedance value of the user in a state of exercise different from the predetermined state. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004097 | Online Sporting System - According to at least some embodiments of the present invention: (i) a user's non-stationary exertion is detected; (ii) a virtual terrain is provided; and (iii) the detected non-stationary exertion is normalized for the virtual terrain. This is different than any stationary exercise machines that may normalize exertion for a virtual terrain because non-stationary exertion is used. This allows the user to exercise in a non-stationary way, such as by running cross-country. Non-stationary exercise is an advantage of at least some embodiments of the present invention because users often prefer non-stationary exercise to stationary exercise. At least some embodiments of the present invention make it possible to use mapping onto virtual terrains possible even in the non-stationary context. It is further noted that the present invention uses a virtual terrain (see DEFINITIONS section), rather than a virtual course (see DEFINITIONS section) without virtualized terrain factors (see DEFINITIONS section). By virtualizing terrain factors into a virtual terrain, at least some embodiments of the present invention provide a more realistic, realistically competitive and/or pleasing exercise experience for the user(s). By using both non-stationary exertion detection and a virtual terrain, in a single system in combination, exercise can be made more fun, competitive, pleasant and/or less unpleasant. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004098 | ILLUMINATED ROCK-CLIMBING HOLD - An illuminated climbing hold for mounting on a climbing wall, the illuminated climbing hold that consists of a body which has an exterior portion adapted to support a climber and a substantially planar mounting face adapted to engage the climbing wall, the body further consisting of an optional internal compartment and the body is made of transparent building material; an operational light source disposed inside the body, such as inside the compartment, and operational fastening means to attach the climbing hold to a climbing wall. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004099 | Exercise apparatus and apparel - The invention provides an exercise apparatus containing a compressible member, which provides physical instability and improves core muscle development in an exercising person. In addition, the invention provides an article of clothing containing a compressible member or material which provides physical instability to a person performing active or passive exercise. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004100 | EXERCISE APPARATUS, ESPECIALLY FOR EXERCISING OF THE BACK MUSCULATURE - The invention concerns an exercise apparatus, especially for exercising the back musculature of a user ( | 2010-01-07 |
20100004101 | EXERCISE TABLE - An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004102 | Gynecology exercise device - An apparatus for the strengthening and rebuilding of the muscles of the pelvic floor includes a center generally flat main resistance spring that includes a generally U-shape. The main resistance spring supplies a force which urges separation between a first end and an opposite second end of the main resistance spring. A surrounding case provides a stop mechanism to limit further separation of the first end with respect to the second end. A secondary resistance spring is attached to an interior of the main resistance spring and is used to supply an increase in overall resistance as well as to actuate an optional mechanical counter. An optional pair of auxiliary resistance bands are provided and are urged within a longitudinal channel to vary the magnitude of overall resistance. An optional handle is included to aid in transportation. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004103 | Scissors-like exercising apparatus - A scissors-like exercising apparatus includes two bodies intersecting with each other, a pivoting unit located between the two bodies, and two sliding units coupled to lower ends of the two bodies. To operate the present invention, the user grasps the tops of the two bodies and stands on the sliding units to retract and extend the two bodies inward and outward like the operation of a pair of scissors. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004104 | Elastic arc anatomical shoulder pulley system - An Elastic Arc Anatomical Shoulder Pulley System for use in rehabilitation of various shoulder conditions. The device provides a means that a user can employ to produce passive shoulder motion that approximates the normal arc the shoulder describes during active movement. A door unit is included that allows for a convenient attachment site of a pulley. An arc that has elastic properties is routed through a pulley that is located above the user's head. Handles are attached to the elastic arc. The user pulls down on one handle to accomplish upward movement of an injured arm. The arc shape of the elastic arc insures that the movement produced corresponds to the normal arc shaped movement of the shoulder that is produced during active movement. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004105 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - There is an exercising device, and a method of use, configured to perform upper body and abdominal type exercise. The exercise device includes a pad member configured to support a forearm of a user. The exercise device also includes a handle extending from a top surface of the pad member about a front end of the pad member and configured to provide a grip for a hand. In addition, the exercise device includes a selectably coupleable attachment member coupled to a bottom surface of the pad member and configured to alter a movement characteristic of the device when in operation. The selectably coupleable attachment member includes a plurality of wheels. The exercise device further includes a tongue and groove attachment member configured to selectably couple the attachment member to the pad member. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004106 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR ASSISTING A USER TO ENGAGE A HANDLE - Disclosed is an article of manufacture for assisting a user in engaging a handle or a clip connection or a string. In one embodiment, the article of manufacture comprises a body, a securing member attached to the body, and an elongated hollow member attached to the body, wherein the article of manufacture is designed to allow the user to position his or her limb in the article of manufacture so that the securing member secures the user's limb to the article of manufacture and the elongated hollow member can be slipped over the handle to secure it to the body. | 2010-01-07 |
20100004107 | Tool Replacement System - The present invention has an object to provide a tool replacement system that is capable of preventing the waiting time from occurring as much as possible although an intermediate magazine arranged therefore has a smaller capacity than prior arts. In the tool replacement system, programs pertaining to the sequence of operation and operation time of operating tools | 2010-01-07 |
20100004108 | Apparatus and Method - An applicator ( | 2010-01-07 |