06th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140038698 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE GAME - A gaming system for providing a multiple round offer and acceptance game with a multi-component offers. In various embodiments, the offer and acceptance game is a multi-round offer and acceptance game, wherein the player's decisions during one or more rounds of the offer and acceptance game determine, at least in part, whether the player will play or participate in each of the subsequent rounds of the offer and acceptance game. In these embodiments, for each played round of the offer and acceptance game, the gaming system enables the player to accept or reject one or more different offers which have different award values and also contribute different amounts toward terminating the play of the offer and acceptance game. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038699 | Cashless Reservation System - A gaming machine and a gaming system is described. Gaming machines may be reserved by operating a button panel. In certain embodiments the reserved gaming machine or a head system causes the printing of a ticket and when that ticket is read by a bill acceptor, the gaming machine unlocks. In other embodiments, reservation is made by other means, including player cards. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038700 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining a side bet between a first participant having made a first selection in a lottery game and a second participant having made a second selection in the lottery game, wherein the side bet has a bet value. The first selection is compared to the second selection to identify a winner of the side bet and a loser of the side bet. The bet value is obtained from the loser of the side bet. At least a portion of the bet value is provided to the winner of the side bet | 2014-02-06 |
20140038701 | GAMING SYSTEM HAVING VIRTUAL ASSETS AND ACHIEVEMENTS - A gaming system having virtual assets comprises a wager input device, at least one gaming terminal comprising a display for displaying a wagering game, and a virtual asset server in communication with the at least one gaming terminal, the virtual asset server storing and managing one or more types of virtual assets, each type of virtual asset having a different plurality of attributes associated therewith. The system comprises at least one controller operative to cause the first display to display the first wagering game, in response to a first triggering event, award one or more of the virtual assets to a player of the first wagering game, store information regarding the awarded virtual assets in a player account associated with the player and accessible to the virtual asset server, and provide a monetary award to the player for any winning outcomes achieved during play of the first wagering game. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038703 | CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES - A system and method that supports activities such as contests and sweepstakes within a social network environment. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038704 | METHOD OF GAMING, A GAME CONTROLLER, A GAMING DEVICE AND A GAMING SYSTEM - A method of gaming comprising: conducting a mystery jackpot and a progressive jackpot having, respectively, a mystery jackpot pool and a progressive jackpot pool to which contributions are made in response to game play on participating gaming devices; making a contribution to the mystery jackpot pool in response to each play of a game with one of the participating gaming devices; and making at least one contribution to the progressive jackpot pool in response to each play of a game with one of the participating gaming devices in which an ante bet is made on the game. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038705 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REWARDING MULTIPLE GAME PLAYERS FOR A SINGLE WIN - A gaming apparatus and method is provided that is capable of rewarding a distributed jackpot to players using gaming units that are electronically linked to one another. The distributed jackpot may be shared among non-winning players when a winning result is achieved by a winning player. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE GAMING USING GAME RECOMMENDER - A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. For 3D images, the original format may be adjusted for the mobile device. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038707 | Method and System for Mediating Interactive Services Over A Wireless Commuincations Network - The present invention is directed to a method and system for controlling the state of an interactive application and controlling delivery of the interactive application to one or more users. The system of the present invention is a system for delivering an interactive application to one or more users of a communications network and may comprise an interactive application adapted to the communications network; a user access device adapted to receive said interactive application; control means for establishing parameters under which said interactive application is rendered on said user access device; and mediation means for establishing terms for the interaction between the at least one user and other users and the communications network. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038708 | VIRTUAL VIEWPOINT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A virtual viewpoint management system is described. An aspect provides for accessing video game information implemented in a video game application operating on a computing device; monitoring for one or more selection triggers; and presenting one or more virtual viewpoints on one or more display devices responsive to the one or more selection triggers, the one or more virtual viewpoints being presented according to the video game information during live game play of the video game application in substantially real-time. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038709 | PLAYER INITIATED MULTI-PLAYER GAMES - Some embodiments include a computer-implemented method for enabling a player to configure and initiate multiplayer wagering games. The computer-implemented method can include presenting, on a display device of a wagering game machine, a graphical user interface including social contact icons representing social contacts associated with the player, and a multiplayer wagering game icon associated with a multiplayer wagering game. The method can also include detecting input indicating selection of the multiplayer wagering game icon and the social contact icons. The method can also include transmitting, to the social contacts via a network, invitations to participate in the multiplayer wagering game. The method can also include detecting acceptance of the invitations from at least one of the social contacts, and conducting the multiplayer wagering game involving the player and the at least one of the social contacts. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038710 | DYNAMIC VIEWS WITHIN GAMING ENVIRONMENTS - Systems and methods for providing dynamic views for video game programs are provided herein. Exemplary methods for providing a dynamic view of a gaming environment may include continually calculating a bounding area of a gaming environment, the bounding area being defined by locations of a plurality of players relative to one another within the gaming environment, the bounding area changing as the plurality of players move relative to one another, as well as continually generating a top down view of the bounding area of the gaming environment, the top down view being dynamically altered as the bounding area is dynamically adjusted. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038711 | GAMING MACHINE WITH PLAYER SCALABLE VIDEO-DISPLAYED GAME ELEMENTS - In accordance with the invention a player may change the size of or “scale” first game information which is displayed by one or more video displays of a wagering gaming machine relative to other displayed game information. In a preferred embodiment, the size of primary game information such as the images of playing cards or the like may be changed relative to secondary game information such as pay table, credit, and other information. The player may change the scale of displayed game information via player input, such as to a touch screen which overlays a displayed graphical slider. The size of the game information may change proportional to the distance of player input to the touch screen. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038712 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTE GAME ACCESS - A system for allowing a user to remotely access a game includes: a game console; a remote console client configured to receive a game control signal; and a remote console server. The remote console server includes an audio and video encoder configured to receive an audio output and a video output from the game console and to convert the audio output and the video output to a network packet. The remote console server also includes: a game controller emulation unit and a network interface configured to send and receive the network packet. The game controller emulation unit is configured to receive a game controller signal from the game console and to send the game controller signal to the remote console client and to receive a game controller input from the remote console client and send the game controller input to the game console. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038713 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTE GAME ACCESS - A system for allowing a user to remotely access a game includes: a game console; a remote console client configured to receive a game control signal; and a remote console server. The remote console server includes an audio and video encoder configured to receive an audio output and a video output from the game console and to convert the audio output and the video output to a network packet. The remote console server also includes: a game controller emulation unit and a network interface configured to send and receive the network packet. The game controller emulation unit is configured to receive a game controller signal from the game console and to send the game controller signal to the remote console client and to receive a game controller input from the remote console client and send the game controller input to the game console. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038714 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATIONS OF DYNAMIC MOTION AND POSITION - Methods and systems for simulating dynamic motion and position. The methods and systems are particularly well-suited for use in sports simulation video games (e.g., a basketball simulation) and gaming systems. Using a simplified model of mass and structure and a physics engine, realistic movement can be mimicked by simulation/game entities. For each entity a sense of balance may be measured that affects the entities ability to achieve objectives. The entities are projected onto an n-dimensional space, the properties of which affect the probability that an entity will succeed with respect to a given objective. The methods and systems may be used to generate a visual representation of simulation, such as in a video game. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038715 | DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A GAME - One object is to provide a device for efficiently displaying cards possessed by a user. In accordance with one aspect, a server device for providing a game according to one embodiment includes an identification unit for identifying, as one card group, a plurality of specific cards satisfying a specific criterion among a plurality of cards, and a control unit for generating a display image including the first information identifying one card group and the second information identifying the number of a plurality of specific cards constituting the one card group. The display image is transmitted to a terminal device. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038716 | GAME APPARATUS, PROGRAM, AND GAME PROVIDING METHOD - A controller of a game apparatus causes a display unit of a player to display a first game screen on which commencement of a battle event can be instructed. When the player instructs the commencement of the battle event on the first game screen, if the player has a collection-not-completed item group in which only some items have been collected among a plurality of items, the controller causes the display unit to display, immediately after the first game screen, a second game screen on which another player who owns an item not yet collected by the player in the collection-not-completed item group can be selected as a candidate from whom the item is to be taken when the battle event is achieved. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038717 | GAME DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, GAME CONTROL METHOD, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - A display control unit of a game device displays an image expressing a contact subject on a game screen. A determination unit determines, based on a first position designated by a user and a second position designated by the user, which of a right hand or a right foot and a left hand or a left foot the contact subject is to be touched with in a game. A contact control unit executes predetermined processing for the contact subject based on a determination result from the determination unit. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038718 | DEDICATED DEVICE PORTS FOR DATA EXCHANGE - An apparatus includes a handheld device that has a virtual machine configured to execute applications and a port dedicated to transmitting and receiving data for the virtual machine. The handheld device also includes an application manager for assigning an application instance identifier to an instance of an application executed by the virtual machine. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038719 | SERVER DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING GAME PROGRAM - A server device according to an embodiment is connected to a plurality of player terminals to communicate information with the player terminals. The server device includes: a storage unit configured to store game content information, the game content information being configured to have special numbers at a predetermined interval in serial number order; a providing unit configured to select the same number of pieces of game content as the number of the predetermined interval, and to provide the selected pieces of game content at a time; a provision notice information generating unit configured to generate provision notice information for notifying in advance of whether a piece of game content with a special number is to be provided; and an image data generating unit configured to generate image data for displaying a game screen on a display unit of the player terminal before providing the pieces of game content. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038720 | Game Board - Described is a game board for playing a game supported by a tablet computer having a display, wherein the game board includes a playing field and accommodation means for accommodating the computer, wherein the playing field comprises one or more sensing elements, which upon activation, send a signal to the tablet computer. Furthermore, a method for operating the board by one or more game participants is described. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038721 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING ONLINE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS VIA COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY - A method for facilitating interactions between a first user and a second user connected to a network is disclosed. The method includes engaging the first user in a first activity over the network; receiving a request for cooperation from the first user with regard to the first activity; alerting the second user about the request from the first user; receiving over the network feedback from the second user indicating progress in a second activity; and providing cooperation to the first user with the first activity in response to the feedback received from the second user. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038722 | UNIVERSAL VIRTUAL ENTITY TRANSFORMATION - A virtual entity from a first game is transformed to new virtual entity useable in a second game applying set of correlations between characteristics defining the virtual entity in the first game and the characteristics available for defining a virtual entity in the second game to create a correlated set of characteristics. A new virtual entity is created from the correlated characteristics for use in the second game. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038723 | INTERACTIVE ROLE-PLAY AND SOCIAL GAMING SYSTEM - A role-play module that monitors a social networking platform receives an indication of a game event from a first player located in a physical environment where a role-play game is conducted. The first player has a first role in the role-play game. Further, the role-play module provides the indication to the social networking platform such that the social networking platform provides the indication to a second player remotely situated from the physical environment. The second player has a second role in the role-play game. In addition, the role-play module asynchronously receives, from the second player, an instruction for an action to be performed by the first player in the role-play game. The role-play module also provides the instruction to the social networking platform such that the social networking platform provides the instruction to the first player. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038724 | ELECTRONIC GAME TOURNAMENT IN AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE NETWORK - A method of operating a tournament in an amusement device network is described. A tournament is initiated with a plurality of electronic games playable by tournament participants using amusement devices participating in the tournament. Score information is received from amusement devices in the amusement device network. The score information is associated with tournament participants playing any of the plurality of electronic games. The received score information is normalized across the plurality of electronic games. A normalized tournament score is determined for each of the tournament participants and output to the amusement device network. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038725 | LARGE GROUP INTERACTIONS - A method of managing an on-going interactive event. The method includes transferring statements between participants over a computer network, during a live interactive event, analyzing, by a computer, at least some of the transferred statements, so as to generate feedback on said event and controlling the event responsive to the generated feedback. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038726 | Integration of Multiple Games - Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for providing online games that are non-monolithic programs. One method includes an operation for providing access to a plurality of online games and to a wrapper game. Each of the online games and the wrapper game is directly accessible to be loaded utilizing a corresponding internet address, which is different for each online game. The wrapper game includes options to load any of the plurality of online games. In addition, the method includes another operation for providing a chat interface in the plurality of online games and in the wrapper game. The chat interface allows users accessing any of the online games to exchange messages with other users accessing any of the online games, and the chat interface is unavailable to users currently absent from the online games and absent from the wrapper game. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038727 | GAME REMOVAL WITH GAME HISTORY - Systems and methods for replaying a prior game play cycle of a game on a gaming terminal, wherein the game has been deactivated from the gaming terminal, are disclosed. The method includes deactivating the game from the gaming terminal, wherein the game includes a game logic component and an accumulative data component, the accumulative data component including minimal state information required to recreate a prior game play cycle of the game on the gaming terminal. Deactivating the game includes removing the game logic component from the gaming terminal and preserving the accumulative data component of the game. The method further includes receiving an indication that the prior game play cycle is to be recreated, downloading the game logic component to the gaming terminal, and recreating the prior game play cycle on the gaming terminal with the game logic component and the accumulative data component. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038728 | METHOD OF PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - This invention relates generally to an interactive entertainment system that provides at least two discrete, independent stories that are interactively intertwined through a variety of online or other interactive media whereby the user of the interactive entertainment system can participate by commenting, by contributing materials (in visual, photographic, video, audio, tactile or other sensory and cognitive formats), by responding to quizzes and polls, and by otherwise interacting with other users of the interactive entertainment system, or with characters in any story, as if the latter were real persons. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038729 | A Method for Creating and Running A Tournament by the Means of Time, A Tournament Time-Schedule and the Interactions of the Tournament Entrants Over A Network With A Server - A computer implemented method for managing a tournament using a server and an arena database, wherein the method comprises operating a first process of registering community data and assigning at least one role to a user identified in said community data, operating a second process of creating the tournament by registering tournament data on basis of registered community data and the assigned at least one role and retrieving arena data from the arena database, and operating a third process of running the tournament using registered tournament data, registered community data and the assigned at least one role. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038730 | EXECUTING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS AND THEIR VARIATIONS IN COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - Techniques for execution of multiple application programs and their variations are disclosed. One or more individual application program components that are determined to be already stored and/or loaded into memory are not loaded into memory again, thereby allowing the associated application program to be executed without unnecessarily reloading the one or more individual application program components into memory. Generally, by keeping track and/or predicting of the application components loaded into memory, it can be determined whether to load or unload a particular application program component. In addition, data that can readily identify the application components that are not already into memory can be provided as differential application data for loading various application programs and their variations to facilitate switching between and/or concurrently running multiple application programs and their variations. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038731 | RECREATIONAL AMUSEMENT - A recreational amusement takes the form a cooler having a toss-type game board integrated with the cooler's lid. The toss-type game board includes one or more cavities in the top of the lid. Provision is made for orienting the top of the lid in a sloping position for play of the game enabled by the game board. The cooler retains all conventional features of a beverage type cooler and, in particular, the characteristic of the interior space of the cooler being substantially sealed off from the environment about the cooler by placement atop the body of the cooler of the lid. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038732 | CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - A constant-velocity universal joint includes an outer joint member; an inner joint member arranged in an inside of the outer joint member; and torque transmitting members. At least one of the outer joint member and the inner joint member comprises track grooves that are engaged with rolling surfaces of the torque transmitting members. At least one of the components of the constant-velocity universal joint is formed of a metal sintered compact. The metal sintered compact has a relative density of 80% or more and less than 100%. The metal sintered compact comprises a hardened layer formed on a surface thereof through heat treatment. Among the components each formed of the metal sintered compact, a component having a ring shape is subjected to a cold rolling process. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038733 | FIXED TYPE CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - A fixed type constant velocity universal joint prevents heat generation when a high load is applied or during high-speed rotation to improve durability, and suppresses a contact resistance between a cage and inner and outer races to improve constant velocity performance. Curvature centers of track grooves of outer and inner joint members have an offset of 0 in an axial direction. Track grooves of the outer and inner joint members, which are tilted in opposite directions from each other with respect to an axis line, are alternately formed in a circumferential direction. An outer surface of the inner joint member is a spherical surface to be brought into sliding contact with an inner spherical surface of the cage. An inner surface of the outer joint member is a cylindrical surface. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038734 | BUBBLE WRAP TUBE TOY - A tube toy made up of a fabric sleeve having a tubular shape with bubble wrap material disposed within the fabric sleeve. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038735 | Golf Putting Practice Device and Methods of Practicing Putting Thereof - A golf putting practice device/simulator and ball return with no moving parts, and method for a golfer to practice putting a golf ball in which the device is located in close proximity to the golfer and the intended target can be of any normal putting distance allowing one to practice golf putts indoors of greater length than indoor spaces normally allow. The device accomplishes this by detecting the speed and the position of the golf ball as it approaches the device. The device is programmed and configured in such a way to accurately approximate the distance and to display the direction the golf ball would have traveled had the path of the ball not be interrupted by device. The practice device can be configured to account for a coefficient of resistance commonly know as the Stimp of the green in its calculations. The device receives and returns the ball to the user then evaluates the putt data. The results are then displayed on the digital display. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038736 | TEACHING AID FOR PROPERLY GRIPPING A GOLF CLUB AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Disclosed in this specification is a golfing glove that is configured to facilitate the proper grip of a golf club handle and a method of using the same. The palmar surface of the glove comprises a first indicator that extends along its width. A second indicator also disposed on the palmar surface. The thumb of the glove has a third indicator. The dorsal surface of the glove has a first elongated indicator aligned with the thumb and a second elongated indicator on the dorsal surface. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038737 | GOLF CLUB WITH CELLULAR MASS DISTRIBUTION - The invention relates to golf club heads with improved mass distribution provided by novel cellular features. Because a club head can have very low mass density in certain parts, the club head can have much more mass in other parts, while keeping the overall club head mass equal to the mass of prior art club heads. A club head can be provided with optimized MOI and CG. The novel cellular structures of invention provide extensible functionality in the form of pockets, recesses, and windows and provide materials with excellent strength and restitution properties. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038738 | Club-Swing Alignment Apparatus and a Frame Thereof - A club-swing alignment apparatus includes a tee and a frame assembled to the tee. The tee has a positioning portion and a ball supporter. The frame includes two rails and a crossbar interconnected between the two rails. The two rails and the crossbar jointly form a reference movement path. The crossbar includes an engaging portion assembled to the ball supporter of the tee. A frame of a club-swing alignment apparatus is also proposed. The frame includes two rails and a crossbar interconnected between the two rails. The crossbar has an engaging portion. The two rails and the crossbar jointly form a reference movement path. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038739 | Club-Swing Practice Apparatus - A club-swing practice apparatus includes a tee and a bar assembled to the tee. The tee has a positioning portion and a ball supporter. The bar is assembled to the tee and has a coupling portion capable of being coupled with the ball supporter. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038740 | Golf Practice Assemblies and Methods - Modifiable platform assemblies are provided that can include at least two frame assemblies configured to reside one above the other and be rotatably connected in relation to one and the other along an axis extending substantially normal to an interface between the two assemblies. These platforms can be used to develop the golf swing. Accordingly, golf ball hitting practice methods are also provided. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038741 | SPORT TRAINING DEVICE - A sports ball for stroke training is provided which comprises one or more designated energy-absorbing zones and one or more energy-responsive zones adjacent the one or more designated energy-absorbing zones wherein the one or more energy-responsive zones are positioned at one or more sweet spots of the sports ball, such that a stroke that strikes an energy-responsive zone results in the sports ball travelling further than the sports ball will travel from a similar stroke that strikes an energy-absorbing zone. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038742 | GOLF GRIP - A golf grip that provides a user with tactile feedback is provided. The golf grip includes a grip body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a grip length, a proximal end, a distal end, and an exterior body surface. The exterior body surface is defined by a first octant, a second octant, a third octant, a fourth octant, a fifth octant, a sixth octant, a seventh octant, and an eighth octant. The golf grip includes at least a first tactile channel that extends longitudinally along the exterior body surface and is confined to a first tactile octant. The first tactile channel is formed with dimensions specifically tailored to harness the user's natural attributes of sensibility, proprioception, and neuromuscular memory to improve the user's ability to consistently hit a golf ball on the center of a golf club. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038743 | GOLF CLUB - Generally, provided is an insert for usage on an outer surface of a sporting apparatus (e.g., a golf club). The insert includes a securing member that protrudes from surface of the insert. The securing member may include a stem and a head, wherein the stem functions to couple the head to a face of the securing member. The head of the securing member functions to prevent the insert from becoming dislodged or separated from the outer surface of the sporting apparatus during usage. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038744 | GOLF CLUB WITH A CUSHION MADE OF VISCOELASTIC MATERIAL - A golf club ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140038745 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hollow golf club head comprises a face and a face peripheral portion extending rearward from the face, the face periphery portion provided with a toe-side reduced-rigidity portion and a heel-side reduced-rigidity portion consisting of a concave portion or a slit, wherein under a standard state, the toe-side portion has a center point of length located higher and at the toe side than a face centroid, wherein an angle of a first straight line passing through the face centroid and the center point P | 2014-02-06 |
20140038746 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH REPOSITIONABLE WEIGHT - A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038747 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head has a main body and a front recess that includes a flange. A rear portion of the main body includes a perimeter-weighting element. A striking face insert is secured within the front recess. A face center is located on the front surface of the striking face insert. A rear cavity is at least partially delimited by the perimeter-weighting element and a rear surface of the striking face insert. A rear insert is secured to the rear surface of the striking face insert. In an imaginary horizontal plane passing through a portion of the rear insert, proximate a heel portion of the club head, a heelwardmost point of the rear insert is spaced further from a vertical center plane than a minimum distance between the flange and the center plane. The club head comprises an auxiliary recess that extends outward from the rear cavity. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038748 | Fairway Wood-Type Golf Clubs with High Moment of Inertia - Fairway wood-type golf clubs as described herein may include: (a) a club head with a volume of at least 300 cc; (b) a shaft member attached to the club head, wherein the golf club has a length between 37 and 43 inches; and (c) a grip or handle member attached to the shaft member. The club head may further include: (1) a ball striking face, wherein the ball striking face has a loft angle between 12 and 32 degrees; and (2) a club head body engaged or integrally formed with the ball striking face, with a sole portion that includes a ground-engaging surface. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038749 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND GOLF CLUB HEAD - A method for forming a golf club head comprises placing an uncured composite material between a core and a mold that comprises a first piece and a second piece. The second piece is moved towards the first piece such that the uncured composite material is compressed between the core and at least a portion of the mold. The uncured composite material is heated. A first portion of the golf club head is removed from the mold. A second portion of the golf club head is provided. The first portion is attached to the second portion. In certain arrangements, the second portion is formed from a metallic material. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038750 | GOLF AID INCLUDING HEADS UP DISPLAY - A golf aid includes a user tracking system configured to determine the location of a user on a golf course, a processor, and a heads up display. The heads up display is configured to be worn on the user's head, and to display an image within a field of view of the user. The processor is in communication with the user tracking system and with the heads up display, and configured to determine a distance between the location of the user and an object, and provide an indication of the determined distance to the user via the heads up display. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038751 | Personal Sports Simulation Robot - A sports simulation robot for playing games and drills on a standard court or field during which the robot will simulate the competitive play of a human opponent with specific playing characteristics such as strategy, physicality, playing style and skill level. The robot is small enough and light enough to be easily stored, transported and deployed; has a ball storage device for retrieving, storing and dispensing the balls; can reload the balls into the ball storage device by catching them or by autonomously reloading them; has a ball firing system that is compact, lightweight and efficient, that can generate the shot dynamics that the corresponding human opponent would be capable of generating; has a drive system that makes it capable of moving around the court at speeds that are comparable to the speed of the human opponent that is being simulated; has the ability to call shots In or Out, keep the score, provide coaching, and keeps a record over time of the player's performance against different categories of simulated opponents. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038752 | CONCRETE SPORT COURT WITH EMBEDDED HEATING - A sport court that is configured for platform tennis includes a concrete slab. A heating element may be disposed within the slab that is configured to heat the slab in order to melt snow and evaporate water on a top surface of the slab. Melted snow and other water, such as from rain, may drain from the top surface. The slab may be made of a permeable material that includes pores. The water on the top surface may drain from the top surface, through pores in the permeable slab, to a bottom surface of the slab, where the water exits to a drainage area below the slab. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038753 | GOAL APPARATUS - Goal apparatus comprising a frame, a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member. The frame presents net connection points and is configured to support each of the pliable goal members in tension between two net connection points such that the goal apparatus presents a substantially rectangular goal mouth. A frame for use in the goal apparatus. A net for use in the goal apparatus comprising first, second and third edges, and a first pliable goalpost member, a second pliable goalpost member and a pliable crossbar member extending along the first, second and third edge respectively. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038754 | Next-Generation Wooden Racket - The invention relates to a tennis racket including a frame, delimiting a surface strung with cords and forming a screen, and a sleeve extending the frame outside the screen, characterized in that the frame consists of, at least within a peripheral region, a curved laminate comprising at least two layers of different materials adhered together, the laminate being shaped such that, in a closed cross-section of said peripheral region considered to be perpendicular to the neutral fiber of the frame, the center of mass of said cross-section is offset, relative to the surface center of gravity of said cross-section, toward the screen with a value at least equal to 5% of the width of said cross-section, said width being defined by the intersection of the cross-section and the plane of the screen. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038755 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A control system for a belt-type continuously variable transmission capable of preventing deterioration in fuel economy. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038756 | Stepless Speed-Change Power Transmission for Vehicle - A stepless speed-change power transmission for a vehicle includes a driving pulley disposed on an input shaft, and including a fixed driving pulley half and a movable driving pulley half, a driven pulley disposed, on an output shaft and including a fixed driven pulley half and a movable driven pulley half, and an air guide unit. The air guide unit includes a curved first air guide wall and a curved second air guide wall that are disposed around the fixed driving pulley half to form first and second notches between the first and second air guide walls. The first notch guides air from the fixed driving pulley half onto the driven pulley. The second notch guides air from the fixed driving pulley half onto the movable driving pulley half. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038757 | HYDRAULIC BICYCLE COMPONENT - A hydraulic bicycle component includes a first section and a first seal rupturing structure. The first section defines a first fluid path. The first seal rupturing structure is disposed in the vicinity of the first fluid path. The first seal rupturing structure is configured to physically rupture a first seal of a first hydraulic hose when the hydraulic bicycle component is coupled to the first hydraulic hose. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038758 | TENSIONER - A tensioner includes a movable member, a fixed member, biasing means provided between the fixed member and the movable member and configured to bias the movable member along a pressing direction, and a damping member provided between the fixed member and the movable member and configured to damp the pivoting movement of the movable member. The damping member is made of a resin composition whose sliding friction force damps the pivoting movement of the movable member, and a contact angle between the resin composition and water is 70° to 100°, both inclusive. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038759 | CHAIN CONNECTING PIN - A chain connecting pin basically includes a pin body, a connecting portion and an inserting portion. The pin body has a first axial end face and a second axial end face, the second axial end face having a recessed surface with respect to an outermost edge of the second axial end face. The connecting portion is attached to the recessed surface of the second axial end face of the pin body. The inserting portion is attached to the connecting portion. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038760 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CENTRIFUGE - A drive assembly for a centrifugal processing system is provided for rotating the yoke assembly (36) about a first axis at a first angular ve | 2014-02-06 |
20140038761 | SIMPLE PLANETARY GEARSET CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A CVT is provided that includes an input member, an output member, an input disk rotationally coupled to the input member, an output disk having an output gear, a roller disposed between the input disk and the output disk and configured to transfer torque from the input disk to the output disk, a counter gear intermeshed with the output gear, and a planetary gear set connected to the output member. The planetary gear set includes a ring gear, a carrier member, and a sun gear. The ring gear is rotationally coupled to the counter gear. The counter gear and the planetary gear set are co-planar with the output disk. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038762 | TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE - A double clutch transmission for a vehicle comprising partial transmissions with an input shaft positioned on an input axis and an output shaft is positioned on the input axis or is at least positioned parallel to a counter shaft axis. A planetary transmission is connected with the output shaft and at least one of the input shafts can be connected with the output shaft via the planetary transmission. M wheel planes and N shifters are positioned, M and N are each natural numbers which are both greater than or equal to 2, and whereby at least N−1 shifter are positioned on the input shaft axis. At least a shift element of one of the N−1 shifter is connected with a shift element of additional N−1 shifters, and in each case a transmission element of two wheel planes is or can be connected with the shaft. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038763 | True Four Wheel Drive System for Vehicle - A drive train for a four wheel drive vehicle including a front differential engaged with a front drive shaft and front axles through a front differential gear set. The front differential includes a front bi-directional overrunning clutch that controls transmission of torque transfer between the front drive shaft and the front axles. A rear differential is engaged with rear axles and the transmission through a rear differential gear set. The rear differential includes a rear bi-directional overrunning clutch that controls torque transfer between the transmission and the rear axles. The differentials are configured with a gear ratio that is within five percent of a 1:1 gear ratio. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038764 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission gearing arrangements produces up to ten forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of various combinations of four shift elements. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and at least six shift elements. One of the shift elements may be a dog clutch. Optional passive one way brakes simplify the control. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038765 | Configuration for Compact Five Speed Planetary Transmission - A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038766 | Configuration for Compact Five Speed Planetary Transmission - A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038767 | Configuration for Compact Planetary Transmission - A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, and third brakes and first, second and third clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a four different reverse speeds between the input and the output. The compact transmission also includes a first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch associated with the planetary gear train, the first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch being configured such that setting each forward and reverse speed of the compact transmission is accomplished via actuation of two of the first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038768 | Configuration for Compact Planetary Transmission - A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, and third brakes and first, second and third clutches. The first, second and third brakes and first, second and third clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a four different reverse speeds between the input and the output. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038769 | RATIO STEP OF A STEPPED TRANSMISSION, AND STEPPED TRANSMISSION - A transmission ratio step of a stepped transmission which can couple at least two parallel transmission shafts. Multiple transmission ratios can be implemented with the ratio steps. A planetary gear set, comprising three components, is located coaxial with a first shaft. A first component is connected to and driven by an input supplied along the first axis, and a second component meshes with at least one spur gear, each of which is placed on a further axis that is parallel to the first axis. A first transmission ratio can be engaged by fixing a third component of the planetary gear set, and a second transmission ratio can be implemented by connecting either the third or the second transmission component to the drive supplied along the first axis. At least one the transmission ratio steps is utilized in a stepped transmission of a motor vehicle transmission. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038770 | GENERATING DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT - An electric power generating device ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140038771 | ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVES - A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038772 | Traction Control System For A Hybrid Vehicle - A method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having a traction motor and a torque converter between an engine and a step ratio automatic transmission during a traction control event. The method includes reducing motor torque, and subsequently controlling the torque converter or the step ratio automatic transmission while maintaining engine torque constant during a wheel slip condition of the traction control event to lower driving force transmitted from a driving wheel to a road surface. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038773 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXECUTING A TRANSMISSION RANGE SHIFT IN A MULTI-MODE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A method for controlling a powertrain system including an internal combustion engine coupled to a multi-mode transmission in response to a command to execute a shift from a first EVT Mode range to a second EVT Mode range includes executing a first shift from the first EVT Mode range to an intermediate transmission range. The multi-mode transmission operates in the intermediate transmission range and the engine is controlled at an engine torque command that corresponds to an output torque request. A second shift is executed from the intermediate transmission range to the second transmission range. The powertrain system operates in the second transmission range to transfer torque to an output member of the transmission. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038774 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - When simultaneous depression of an accelerator pedal ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140038775 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO OPERATE A MULTI-MODE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE LIGHT-OFF OF A CATALYTIC DEVICE - A multi-mode powertrain system employing a power-split configuration to transfer torque to a driveline includes an internal combustion engine fluidly coupled to an exhaust aftertreatment system having a catalytic device. A method for controlling the multi-mode powertrain system includes identifying permitted transition paths between a plurality of engine states. The plurality of engine states includes a default state, a pre-light-off state, a light-off state, and a post-light-off state. A preferred one of the plurality of engine states is selected in response to an output torque request and an operating temperature of the catalytic device. Engine operation is transitioned to the preferred one of the plurality of engine states via the permitted transition paths, and the engine is operated in the preferred one of the plurality of engine states. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038776 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CLUTCH DEACTIVATION IN A MULTI-MODE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A powertrain system includes an internal combustion engine, a multi-mode transmission having a plurality of torque machines, and a driveline. A method for deactivating a torque transfer clutch of the multi-mode transmission includes imposing prioritized clutch torque constraints to an off-going clutch. The constraints include minimum and maximum long-term desired clutch torque constraints that are superseded by minimum and maximum soft clutch torque constraints that are superseded by minimum and maximum short-term desired clutch torque constraints that are superseded by minimum and maximum hard clutch torque constraints. The off-going clutch is controlled in response to the prioritized clutch torque constraints. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038777 | Resistance Apparatus, System, and Method - A resistance exercise system having, in certain embodiments, a DC power supply system, a DC motor connected to the DC power supply system, a drive section connected to a drive element, a resistance delivery element connected to the drive element, and an extractable exercise resistance delivery section, a predetermined variable resistance section intermediate the DC power supply system and DC motor, an electrical condition sensor, and a variable resistance section control in communication with the electrical condition sensor and the predetermined variable resistance section. In some embodiments, the resistance exercise system includes a computing facility providing the ability to configure the exercise system to provide predetermined static or variable exercise resistance during exercise, and for example, during a positive or negative exercise stroke. Some embodiments allow users to create and, if desired, display varying and complex resistance exercise routines with or without use of resistance weights. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038778 | Programmed Exercise Bicycle With Computer Aided Guidance - The invention pertains to a stationary exercise bike along with a display that provides instruction to lead a rider through an exercise program. The invention allows a rider to obtain benefits of a group, instructor-led class though the rider's schedule does not permit the rider to participate in the class. The invention also describes a method of exercising with the foregoing bike and display. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038779 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus for replicating swimming, rowing, cycling or other exercise modalities. An apparatus includes a base, a frame extending up from the base, and a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame. The apparatus further includes a forward-ascending bench. The bench includes a torso support section to support a user's torso, pivotally coupled to the support member, and configured for limited angular rotation about an axis parallel to at least a portion of the support member. The bench further includes left and right leg support sections, pivotally coupled to the torso support section, to support at least the user's thighs. The apparatus also includes a coupling member extending forward from the base, and configured to interchangeably couple with an exercise module. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038780 | WIRELESS SKIPPING-ROPE HANDLE AND WIRELESS SKIPPING-ROPE SYSTEM - A wireless skipping-rope handle comprises a handle shell ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140038781 | EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for providing cycling classes to remote users comprising providing information about available cycling classes that can be accessed via a digital communication network by a user at a remote location for display at the remote location, receiving from the user a selection of one of the available cycling classes for display at the remote location, and sending digital video and audio content comprising the selected cycling class from a server to a computer associated with a stationary bike at the remote location for display to the user on a display screen associated with the stationary bike. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital and audio content sent to the computer associated with the stationary bike is streamed for display to the user in substantially in real-time. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital and audio content sent to the computer associated with the stationary bike is archived content provided from a database. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038782 | SYSTEMS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTRACTING BODY CORE MUSCLES AND A COMPUTERISED INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT FOR FACILITATING SAME - An exercise apparatus for exercising muscles of a user comprising a main body, an abdominal crunch exercise member pivotally attached to the main body, the abdominal crunch member configured to engage an upper body area of a user, an abdominal contact member attached to the main body, the abdominal contact member configured to engage an abdominal area of user; and an electronic vibration unit capable of causing a portion of the apparatus to vibrate. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038783 | TRAMPOLINE COURT - Trampoline courts are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a trampoline court includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is inclined relative to the second portion. A first trampoline and a second trampoline are located in the second portion. A third trampoline is located in the first portion, wherein the third trampoline is adjacent the first trampoline and the second trampoline. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038784 | Bi-Directional Wrist Exercise Device - A wrist exercise device includes a housing having circular portions, a grip handle extending across an inner area of each circular portion of the housing, with both ends of each grip handle being rotatably engaged in a circular direction with the circular portion of the housing, and a spring positioned within each circular portion of the housing. The elastic force of the spring between the grip handle and the housing is increased when the grip handle rotates in any direction. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038785 | MECHANICAL HAND AND FINGER EXERCISER - A hand and finger exerciser having a frame, and a slide configured to move vertically with respect to the frame. In an example embodiment, the frame includes an upper cross-member, a pair of vertical supports extending downward from the upper cross-member, and a base fixed to a lower portion of the vertical supports. The slide includes an upper cross-member having a pair of guides extending downward from the upper cross-member. The guides are configured to slidably engage the vertical supports of the frame to enable the slide to move vertically with respect to the frame. An axle extends between the lower portions of the vertical supports and includes a plurality of finger rollers rotatable about the axle. Each of the plurality of finger rollers are free to move horizontally along at least a portion of the axle | 2014-02-06 |
20140038786 | GRIP DEVICE - A device is shown which is utilized to strengthen gripping muscles of the user's hand as well as thumb muscles of the user's hand. The device has first and second handles which may be gripped by the user to strengthen the user's gripping muscles. The device may be oriented upside down so that the user can grasp the first and second handles with his or her left and right hands. The user's thumbs may rest upon thumb pads extending out of the first and second handles. These thumb pads may be depressed cyclically to strengthen the user's thumb muscles. Accordingly, the device provides additional features and benefits. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038787 | PEDAL ADJUSTING APPARATUS AND THEREOF METHOD AND GAIT TRAINING DEVICE WITH FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a pedal adjusting structure, and a stepping training device with the pedal adjusting structure. The pedal adjusting structure includes a body for fixing the foot pedals adjusting structure on the stepping training device, a pedal, an adjusting structure connected between the body and the pedal. Via the adjusting structure, the relative angle and/or the relative height between the pedal and the body can be adjusted. Thus, the gait pattern induced in the stepping training device can mimic the normal gait pattern. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038788 | ADJUSTABLY SLOPED SIMULATED WALKING OR EXERCISE SURFACE HAVING MULTIPLE HANDLES AT MULTIPLE HEIGHTS OR POSITIONS - Briefly, adjustably sloped simulated walking or exercise surfaces having multiple handles at multiple heights or positions are disclosed. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038789 | SEATED EXERCISE APPARATUS - A seated exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a seat attached to the frame. A pair of opposed cranks are rotatably coupled to the frame such that they rotate about a first axis. A medial portion of each of a pair of elongated members is rotatably connected to the frame at a respective pivot joint. A first end of each elongated member has a handle and a second end of each elongated member is rotatably connected to a one end of a respective pedal arm. The pivot joints are located outside of a plane of motion of their respective right and left pedals, such that the apparatus can fit within a more compact form factor, especially in a longitudinal dimension. The pedals move in a reciprocating path having an elliptical shape, in which the major axis is more vertical than horizontal, giving a more up and down, natural, pedal motion. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038790 | METHOD OF PROVIDING BACK PAIN RELIEF - A method of providing back-pain relief by performing in any sequence a group consisting of eight discrete movements further defined as Knee Pull, Knee Side Push Out, Single Frog leg, Double Frog Legs, Chrysalis, Seated Jack Knife, Bio Crunch, and Seated Hold & Release where the first four listed movements have starting positions of laying supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot form buttocks. The fifth movement starts by keeping the bottom of feet together with knees bent and slightly down while holding the toes. The sixth movement starts by putting feet and ankles together with knees straight and locked while in a sitting position. The seventh movement starts by laying flat on the floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears. The eighth movement starts in a seated position and holding on to a chair underneath the seat while keeping the back straight. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038791 | AQUATIC TRAINING DEVICE - An aquatic training device ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140038792 | TREADMILL RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring plasma parameters in plasma doping systems. A plasma doping system includes a plasma doping chamber, a platen located in the plasma doping chamber for supporting a workpiece, an anode spaced from the platen in the plasma doping chamber, a process gas source coupled to the plasma doping chamber, a pulse source for applying pulses between the platen and the anode, and a plasma monitor. A plasma containing ions of the process gas is produced in a plasma discharge region between the anode and the platen. The pulses accelerate ions from the plasma into the workpiece. The plasma monitor may include a sensing device which senses a spatial distribution of a plasma parameter, such as plasma density, that is indicative of dose distribution of ions implanted into the workpiece. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038793 | Exercise Device - The present invention sets out a bow shaped portable exercise device having a plurality of interchangeable flexible resistance elements. The device can be utilized to engage several different muscle groups and tissue types, during varying slow stretching and fast force application movements. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038794 | EXERCISE EXTENSIONS AND SYSTEM - Exercise devices that can be worn on the hand or foot utilizing resistance from the air to perform the exercises. The exercise device comprises a fitting member and a resistance member connected to the fitting member. The fitting member is configured to be worn on a limb, such as the hand or foot so that the user does not have to hold anything during the exercise. Additional weights can be added to the exercise device, but the overall apparatus remains small and relatively lightweight so that it may be easily carried in luggage and used on the go. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038795 | PUSH UP APPARATUS AND METHODS - One or more aspects comprise an apparatus comprising: (a) a base component comprising a flat lower surface and a concave upper surface having a first curvature; and (b) a handle component comprising a convex lower surface having a second curvature; wherein the first curvature and the second curvature conform sufficiently to allow the handle component to rotate within the base component, and wherein at least one of the concave upper surface and the convex lower surface comprises means to allow the handle component to rotate within the base component. Other aspects and embodiments, including methods of use and manufacture, will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reviewing the description and drawings provided herein. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038796 | Machine for Exercising the Core Muscles - Machine for exercising the core muscles having a swiveling seat mounted on a base for receiving a person in a reclined position with his legs and torso extending in opposite directions, a pad for supporting the upper portion of the torso while the legs are swung back and forth in a horizontal direction, resilient means connected to the seat for resisting the swinging of the legs, and handles on opposite sides of the seat in position to be gripped by the person while he is swinging his legs. | 2014-02-06 |
20140038797 | TILTING EXERCISE DEVICE - A device that exercises the muscles of a person who lays down on a bench ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140038798 | ABDOMINAL/BACK MUSCLE EXERCISE DEVICE - An abdominal/back muscle exercise device includes a base, a knee support, and an ankle support. Additionally, the abdominal/back muscle exercise device may include a steady post. The ankle support may include a T-bar, a telescoping inner horizontal support shaft, an inner vertical support shaft and an ankle padding. The knee support may include a telescoping upright tube, a knee support inner shaft, a knee radial pivot lock bracket, a knee cushion and an upper leg support rest. | 2014-02-06 |