16th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180104484 | Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Tissue Stimulation Treatment and Compliance Monitoring - A system and method for PEMF tissue engineering enhances musculoskeletal tissue stimulation by monitoring treatment for compliance with treatment regimens. A PEMF device includes sensors that detect attributes indicating whether the PEMF device is in use. The PEMF device also includes communication devices that connect it with other devices. The data obtained from the sensors may be used to determine a level of compliance in use of the tissue engineering device with a prescribed treatment regimen for the patient. The data is transferred via a paired UE to a remote server. The remote server stores the data in a database and periodically generates compliance reports. The compliance reports are shared with subscribing access devices including the prescribing physician. The UE pairing with the PEMF device maintains a treatment calendar and dynamically modifies reminders based on current treatment status. The treatment regimen may be updated and sent to the PEMF device. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104485 | DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLABLE APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION - A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assisting apparatus, comprising: a gasping-stimulating electrode configured to stimulate the thorax diaphragm to cause a gasping action; and a controller configured to control the stimulation applied by the gasping-stimulating electrode. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104486 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING CANCER USING DISCONTINUOUS FRACTIONAL ALTERNATIVE ELECTRIC FIELD - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for treating cancer using a discontinuous fractional alternative electric field, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for treating cancer using a discontinuous fractional alternative electric field capable of providing the same treatment effect on tumor while minimizing an effect on normal tissues by reducing time for which an electric field is applied over the existing electric field treatment. According to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the discontinuous fractional alternative electric field shows the same effect as applying the continuous electric field to the cancer cells while reducing the effect on the normal cells, and as a result the method for treating cancer using an optimized alternative electric field may be constructed by the treatment using the discontinuous fractional alternative electric field. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104487 | AGGREGATE ELECTRODE FOR NEURAL STIMULATION - The present invention is a flexible circuit electrode array for neural stimulation including a polymer base layer, a metal trace layer on the polymer base layer, and a polymer top layer on the metal traces layer, where the metal trace layer forms at least one electrode made of multiple smaller common electrodes connected by electrical traces. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104488 | NEUROMODULATION USING STOCHASTICALLY-MODULATED STIMULATION PARAMETERS - An example of a system may include an electrode arrangement and a neuromodulation device configured to use electrodes in the electrode arrangement to generate a neuromodulation field. The neuromodulation device may include a neuromodulation generator, a neuromodulation control circuit and a storage. The storage may include a stochastically-modulated neuromodulation parameter set and the stochastically-modulated neuromodulation parameter set may include at least one stochastically-modulated parameter. The controller may be configured to control the neuromodulation generator using the stochastically-modulation parameter set to generate the neuromodulation field. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104489 | NEUROMODULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ENERGY REQUIREMENTS USING FEEDBACK - An electrical neuromodulation system and method of meeting a therapeutic goal for a patient using a neuromodulation device. A modulation parameter value is varied by a step size. The neurostimulation device instructs the neuromodulation device to deliver electrical energy to at least one electrode in accordance with the varied modulation parameter value. A therapeutic feedback indicator is compared to a threshold in response to the delivery of the electrical energy. Whether the therapeutic goal has been met is determined based on the comparison, and the previous steps are repeated to determine the modulation parameter value at the resolution of the step size that minimizes energy consumption of the neuromodulation device required to meet the therapeutic goal when delivering the electrical energy to the electrode(s) in accordance with the varied modulation parameter value. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104490 | METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION USING SYNAPTIC PATHWAY TRAINING - Disclosed are methods of treating depression, mania, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and various other neurologic conditions using synaptic pathway training. Methods of synaptic pathway training include, generally, achieving a favorable treatment result by activating a synaptic pathway using a pharmacologic agent, such as treating refractory symptoms of depression with ketamine, following by potentiation of the favorable result by repeatedly stimulating the activated pathway. Stimulation of a synaptic pathway may be achieved by intrinsic means, such as performance of cognitive exercised, or extrinsic means, such as by delivery of a sensory stimulus to the patient, placing a potential voltage difference across the brain or a brain region, or by placing the brain or a brain region in a magnetic field. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104491 | ELECTRONIC NEUROMODULATORY EMULATION OF EXTRA- AND INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP COUNTER-PULSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An implantable electronic neuromodulation system includes an implantable pulse generator comprising a controller and a memory. The memory is configured to store an emulated neurosensory signal representative of nerve traffic acquired from a patient equipped with an extra-aortic balloon pump counter-pulsation system or an intra-aortic balloon pump counter-pulsation system. A lead is coupled to the implantable pulse generator. At least one electrode is coupled to the lead. The at least one electrode is positionable in contact with or adjacent to at least one nerve that carries sensory information from baroreceptors. The controller is configured to stimulate the at least one nerve using the emulated neurosensory signal. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104492 | DIGITAL CONTROL FOR PULSE GENERATORS - A controller for implementing a method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where such arbitrary waveforms can also be used for charge balancing purposes. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104493 | METHODS TO PROGRAM SUB-PERCEPTION SPINAL CORD STIMULATION - This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods to provide a sub-perception spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to a patient. Some system examples include a stimulation device configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient and a control circuit configured to adjust at least one parameter of the electrical stimulation in response to a feedback signal from the patient. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104494 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING NEURAL THERAPY CORRELATED WITH PATIENT STATUS - Therapy systems for treating a patient are disclosed. Representative therapy systems include an implantable pulse generator, a signal delivery device electrically coupled to the pulse generator, and a remote control in electrical communication with the implantable pulse generator. The pulse generator can have a computer-readable medium containing instructions for performing a process that comprises collecting the patient status and stimulation parameter; analyzing the collected patient status and stimulation parameter; and establishing a preference baseline containing a preferred stimulation parameter corresponding to a particular patient status. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104495 | THERAPEUTIC WINDOW DETERMINATION - A therapeutic window for at least one electrode of a medical system may be determined based on a volume of tissue expected to be activated (“VTA”) by electrical stimulation delivered by the at least one electrode. In some examples, a processor determines the therapeutic window for a particular electrode by at least determining an efficacy threshold based on the VTA expected to result from the delivery of electrical stimulation according to a set of electrical stimulation parameter values including the stimulation parameter at the efficacy threshold, and determining an adverse-effects threshold based on the VTA expected to result from the delivery of electrical stimulation according to a set of electrical stimulation parameter values including the stimulation parameter at the adverse-effects threshold. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MODULATED SUB-THRESHOLD THERAPY TO A PATIENT - A neuromodulation system configured for providing sub-threshold neuromodulation therapy to a patient. The neuromodulation system comprises a neuromodulation lead having at least one electrode configured for being implanted along a spinal cord of a patient, a plurality of electrical terminals configured for being respectively coupled to the at least one electrode, modulation output circuitry configured for delivering sub-threshold modulation energy to active ones of the at least one electrode, and control/processing circuitry configured for selecting a percentage from a plurality of percentages based on a known longitudinal location of the neuromodulation lead relative to the spinal cord, computing an amplitude value as a function of the selected percentage, and controlling the modulation output circuitry to deliver sub-threshold modulation energy to the patient at the computed amplitude value. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104497 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CARDIAC PACING AND DEFIBRILLATION - A system for cardiac pacing includes circuitry and at least two electrodes, configured to be placed in contact with a chest of a subject. The circuitry is configured to receive electro-cardiogram (ECG) signals from the at least two electrodes, to identify brachycardia or asystole or ventricular tachycardia in the subject based on the received ECG signals, upon identifying brachycardia or asystole or ventricular tachycardia, to shape a mains electrical source signal into a waveform applicable to a transformer for generating a pacing signal, to generate the pacing signal by applying the waveform to the transformer, and to apply the pacing signal through the at least two electrodes to the chest of the subject. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104498 | Selectable Boost Converter and Charge Pump for Compliance Voltage Generation in an Implantable Stimulator Device - Compliance voltage generation circuitry for a medical device is disclosed. The circuitry in one embodiment comprises a boost converter and a charge pump, either of which is capable of generating an appropriate compliance voltage from the voltage of the battery in the device. A boost signal from compliance voltage monitor-and-adjust logic circuitry is processed with a telemetry enable signal to selectively enable either the charge pump or the boost converter: if the telemetry enable signal is not active, the boost converter is used to generate the compliance voltage; if the telemetry enable signal is active, the charge pump is used. Because the charge pump circuitry does not produce a magnetic field, the charge pump will not interfere with magnetically-coupled telemetry between the implant and an external controller. By contrast, the boost converter is allowed to operate during periods of no telemetry, when magnetic interference is not a concern. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104499 | Battery Management for an Implantable Medical Device - Battery management circuitry for an implantable medical device such as an implantable neurostimulator is described. The circuitry has a T-shape with respect to the battery terminal, with charging circuitry coupled between rectifier circuitry and the battery terminal on one side of the T, and load isolation circuitry coupled between the load and the battery terminal on the other side. The load isolation circuitry can comprise two switches wired in parallel. An undervoltage fault condition opens both switches to isolate the battery terminal from the load to prevent further dissipation of the battery. Other fault conditions will open only one the switches leaving the other closed to allow for reduced power to the load to continue implant operations albeit at safer low-power levels. The battery management circuitry can be fixed in a particular location on an integrated circuit which also includes for example the stimulation circuitry for the electrodes. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104500 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLOSED-LOOP DETERMINATION OF STIMULATION PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR AN ELECTRICAL SIMULATION SYSTEM - A method or system for facilitating the determining and setting of stimulation parameters for programming an electrical stimulation system using closed loop programming is provided. For example, pulse generator feedback logic is executed by a processor to interface with control instructions of an implantable pulse generator by incorporating one or more machine learning engines to automatically generate a proposed set of stimulation parameter values that each affect a stimulation aspect of the implantable pulse generator, receive one or more clinical responses and automatically generate a revised set of values taking into account the received clinical responses, and repeating the automated receiving of a clinical response and adjusting the stimulation parameter values taking the clinical response into account, until or unless a stop condition is reach or the a therapeutic response is indicated within a designated tolerance. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104501 | ELECTRICAL IMPLANT OR IMPLANT SYSTEM - An electrical implant or implant system includes an energy supply unit or is connected to an energy supply unit and includes at least one fixing device for permanently fixing the electrical implant or implant system to bodily tissue, or is connected to the fixing device. At least two implant components are releasably mechanically connected to one another. A first of the implant components includes at least parts of the fixing device. A second of the implant components includes an electromechanical component which, as a result of current drain or current feed, can swell in such a way that it causes a swelling at an outer contour of the electromechanical component at least at one point. The electromechanical component is disposed in such a way that a swelling of the electromechanical component results in a separation of the mechanical connection between the first and second implant components. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104502 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION - Systems and methods for detecting cardiac arrhythmias such as an atrial fibrillation (AF) are described herein. The AF detection system includes a sensor circuit to sense a physiological signal, a heartbeat processor to recognize a plurality of beat patterns using cycle length of two more consecutive cardiac cycles. The beat patterns can be indicative of temporal relationship between the consecutive cardiac cycles. The heartbeat processor may generate a repetitiveness indictor based on a statistical measurement of various beat patterns. The AF detection system includes an arrhythmia detector to detect an episode of AF based on the repetitiveness indictor, and to discriminate the AF from other arrhythmias of atrio-ventricular conduction abnormalities. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104503 | COLD ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT OF ACTINIC KERATOSIS AND NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER - The present invention relates to a new method of treating patients with the skin conditions including actinic keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer using Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP). | 2018-04-19 |
20180104504 | HIGH FREQUENCY MAGNETIC FOOT STIMULATION - High frequency repetitive magnetic pulses may be used to treat pain in the foot of a person by relaxing the muscle and reducing communication of pain signals by neurons in the treatment region. A device is disclosed, which is floor mounted and incorporates a cooling mechanism and heat sink to allow high frequency magnetic stimulation to the person's foot. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104505 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT - Described herein are electromagnetic treatment devices for treatment of tissue. In particular, described herein are lightweight, wearable, low-energy variations that are specifically configured to specifically and sufficiently apply energy within a specific bandpass of frequencies of a target biological pathway, such as the binding of Calcium to Calmodulin, and thereby regulate the pathway. Methods and systems for treating biological tissue are also described. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104506 | MOBILE PLATFORM FOR NONPHARMACOLOGIC CONSTRICTION OF A PUPIL - An ophthalmic stimulator for temporarily constricting a pupil of art eye comprises a mobile irradiation control system, to generate an irradiation control signal; an irradiation source, coupled to the irradiation control system, to generate an irradiation; and an irradiation delivery system, coupled to the mobile irradiation control system, to receive the irradiation from the irradiation source, and to deliver a patterned irradiation to an iris of the eye; wherein the mobile irradiation control system controls at least one of the irradiation source and the irradiation delivery system with the irradiation control signal so that the patterned irradiation causes a temporary constriction of the pupil of the eye, without causing a permanent constriction of the pupil. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104507 | OPTOGENETIC THERAPEUTIC AND METHOD OF TREATING RETINAL DEGENERATIVE AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - A method of treating a subject afflicted with a retinal degenerative or neurodegenerative disease including administering an optogenetic therapeutic to the subject, where the optogenetic therapeutic includes an optogenetic protein fused or linked to a marker protein. An optogenetic therapeutic for use in treating a subject afflicted with a retinal degenerative or neurodegenerative disease, including an optogenetic protein fused or linked to a marker protein. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104508 | OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR NONPHARMACOLOGIC CONSTRICTION OF A PUPIL - An ophthalmic stimulator for temporarily constricting a pupil of an eye comprises an irradiation control system, to generate an irradiation control signal; a light source, coupled to the irradiation control system, to generate a light beam; and a beam-shaping optics, coupled to the irradiation control system, to receive the light beam from the light source, and to deliver a light ring to an iris of the eye; wherein the irradiation control system controls at least one of the light source and the beam-shaping optics with the irradiation control signal so that the light ring causes a temporary constriction of the pupil of the eye, without causing a permanent constriction of the pupil. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104509 | METHOD FOR NONPHARMACOLOGIC TEMPORARY CONSTRICTION OF A PUPIL - A method for temporarily constricting a pupil of an eye by an ophthalmic stimulator comprises generating an irradiation control signal by an irradiation control system; generating an irradiation by an irradiation source, coupled to the irradiation control system; receiving the irradiation and delivering a patterned irradiation to an iris of the eye with an irradiation delivery system; and controlling at least one of the irradiation source and the irradiation delivery system by the irradiation control signal of the irradiation control system so that the patterned irradiation is causing a temporary constriction of the pupil of the eve, without causing a permanent constriction of the pupil. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104510 | ORTHOGONAL DOUBLE DIPOLE CANCER THERAPY TREATMENT BEAM SCANNING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and apparatus for scanning charged particles in a cancer therapy system, comprising the steps of: (1) providing a first and second dipole magnet system and a gap, the gap comprising a common gap length, along a path of the charged particles, within both the first and second dipole magnet systems, the gap comprising a progressively increasing x/y-plane cross-section area from an entrance area of the charged particles into the double dipole magnet system to an exit area of the double dipole magnet system, the x/y-plane perpendicular to a z-axis from a center of the entrance area to a center of the exit area; (2) scanning the positively charged particles along a first axis of the x/y-plane using the first dipole magnet system; and (3) scanning the positively charged particles along a second axis of the x/y-plane using the second dipole magnet system. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104511 | Multi Level Multileaf Collimator Leaf Tip Shape Effects and Penumbra Optimization - A multi level multileaf collimator employs leaves with leaf tips having a non-square shape in a beam's eye view to improve beam shaping effect and penumbra performance. The multi level multileaf collimator includes a first multileaf collimator in a first level comprising beam blocking leaves longitudinally movable in a first direction, and a second multileaf collimator in a second level comprising beam blocking leaves longitudinally movable in a second direction. The first direction may be generally parallel with the second direction and the leaves of the first multileaf collimator may laterally offset the leaves of the second multileaf collimator. The beam blocking leaves of the first multileaf collimator may comprise an end portion having a non-square shape in a beam's eye view. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104512 | Multi-Layer Range Measurement for Characterizing Charged Particle Beams - A multi-layer charged particle beam characterization system is disclosed, and method for using the same. A typical embodiment includes a plurality of two-sided metal plates, arranged as a stack, each metal plate having an electrical contact tab extending from at least one common edge of the metal plate, and a plurality of insulator films disposed between adjacent metal plates, each insulator film is sized to match its corresponding metal plate. The tabs are coupled to a printed circuit board and connected to an external electrical connector to register a number of metal plates and insulator layers through which a charged particle beam has penetrated. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104513 | Method and apparatus for an ion beam accelerator and beam delivery system integrated on a rotating gantry - An integrated system for radiation therapy that includes a synchrotron ion accelerator beam delivery system, and imaging system on the same compact rotating gantry is disclosed. An ion accelerator, accelerating charged particles, is mounted on an annular gantry that rotates about the patient to be treated. The charged particles may be protons or other heavier ions such as helium or carbon. The beam delivery system, which includes bending, focusing, and scanning magnets and other equipment for accurately delivering the ion beam to the patient, is integrated on the same rotating structure. An imaging system which in one embodiment is, but not limited to, a cone beam CT system. The accelerator and imaging system may be configured in a coplanar or non-coplanar arrangement with the rotation plane of the gantry and with the beam delivery system to allow for optimization of the size or functionality of the system. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104514 | THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND FOR EYE DISORDER - Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104515 | ENERGY BASED FAT REDUCTION - Methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104516 | NOSE PAD FOR MEDICINAL APPLICATION - Disclosed herein are aromatherapy delivery systems, methods of their use and preparation as well as aromatherapy delivery system kits. The aromatherapy delivery systems depicted herein are suitable for medicinal applications, such as the treatment of common human ailments. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104517 | AIR PURIFIER APPARATUS WITH FLEXIBLE FILTER MODULES - The invention relates to a modular, portable, air purifier device capable of supplying filtered or otherwise conditioned airflow to an individual. More specifically, the present invention provides an air purification system that allows for the remote detection and analysis of local ambient air quality and transmit that information to wirelessly connected devices. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104518 | NASAL CAVITY INSERTION TYPE MASK - The present invention relates to a nasal cavity insertion type mask, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a nasal cavity insertion type mask for filtering various kinds of fine dust contained in external air inhaled through the nose and preventing a respiratory disease by improving an antibacterial effect inside the nasal cavity, when the mask is inserted into the nose and breathing occurs, and the mask inserted into the nasal cavity is configured so as not to be separated from the naval cavity, and is configured to maintain filtering performance and enable an economical use thereof since only a filter can be replaced. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104519 | REMOTE OVERHEAD ANCHOR - A remote overhead anchor for use at an elevated overhead position and adapted to be secured to a horizontally extending structural member. The anchor includes first and second substantially half ring members that are hinged together at their bottoms. The members can move between a closed position wherein they lie in substantially the same plane and an open position wherein the tops are separated from each other so that they lie in different planes. A spring biases the members into the closed position. The tops of the members include cam surfaces arranged such that when said first and second half ring members are moved upwardly and engage a horizontal structural member, the structural member causes the cam surfaces to move away from each other to move the half ring members into the open position. A spring biased lock prevents the half ring members from opening but can be deactivated remotely so that the anchor can be removed by a worker standing on the ground. A conically shaped receiver adjacent the bottom of the anchor receives the upper end of an elongated vertically extending pole for attaching and detaching the anchor to and from the overhead support. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104520 | SOIL-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - Implementations are disclosed herein that relate to a firefighting system. An example provides a firefighting system comprising a conveyance configured to receive and elevate screened soil, a chute configured to receive the screened soil at an entry point, and a nozzle configured to emit the screened soil toward a fire site, the nozzle comprising an augmentation device configured to increase a flow speed of the screened soil. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104521 | FIREFIGHTER FITNESS TRAINER - A device and method for the performing of fireground training exercises is presented. The device includes a sled having a plurality of runners. Further included is a frame in communication with the sled. The frame is coupled to the sled and defines a structure. A number of simulation exercises are facilitated via the device, such as a ceiling breach simulation device. The ceiling breach simulation device is configured to include a pole having a first end and a second end. The first end pivots about a mount in communication with the sled so as to maintain the point of rotation below the hands of the trainee. In one embodiment the ceiling breach simulation device permits both rotational motion as well as vertical translation of the pole. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104522 | Wall Mounted Exercise Rack System - A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104523 | TRAINING DEVICE - A training device for maintaining or improving physical fitness comprises a first main element and a second main element, wherein the first main element and the second main element for training a user are manually movable in relation to one another in at least one activation direction of the training device. The training device furthermore has at least one damping installation for damping a relative movement between the first main element and the second main element, said damping installation being effective between the first main element and the second main element. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104524 | Weight Increment Increasing and Reducing System - An exercise machine including a weight stack composed of a plurality of separate weights; a lifting bar that extrudes through the weight stack of exercise machine disposed for movement within the weight stack where; a selector pin extendable from within a selected weight plate of the weight stack for removably securing a portion of the weight stack to the lifting bar, whereby the total weight carried by the lifting bar is determined by the portion of the weight stack removably secured to the lifting bar by the selector pin; a series of affixed pulleys of different sizes, and different cable or belt routing is disposed. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104525 | Weight Selecting Mechanism for Exercise Equipment - An exercise machine including a weight stack composed of a plurality of separate weights; a lifting bar that extrudes through the weight stack of exercise machine disposed for movement within the weight stack where; a plurality of pins extendable from within each separate weight plate of the weight stack for removably securing a portion of the weight stack to the lifting bar and retracting within the weight plate, whereby the total weight carried by the lifting bar is determined by the portion of the weight stack removably secured to the lifting bar by plurality of pins, wherein the extension of the plurality of pins from within each weight plate of the weight stack secures the portion of the weight stack to the lifting bar and the retraction of the plurality of pins within each weight plate of the weight stack removes the portion of the weight stack from the lifting bar; a hand selector (a handle or bar manually controlled by user of exercise machine) for either engaging the selector pin within each weight plate to a specific section of the lifting bar within the weight stack or retracting the selector pin within each weight plate from a specific section of the lifting bar whereby movement of the hand selector in one direction extends a selector pin to add weights to the weight stack and movement in the other direction retracts a selector pin or pins to release weight plate(s) from the weight stack; a locking mechanism that prevents any movement of the weight plates and/or the lifting bar, controlled by the hand selector, when user is in motion to select designated weight increment, and a locking mechanism that prevents the user to select designated weight increment when user is in motion to perform workout (mid-set). | 2018-04-19 |
20180104526 | POWER SQUAT EXERCISE MACHINE - The present invention is a squat exercise machine for performing squat exercise in a safe and controlled manner by providing shoulder pads with a specific angle which allows for the optimal comfort, posture, safety, and transfer of strength to a free weight squat. Support members are provided for more stability to the machine. It provides a dual safety stopping mechanism. The stopping mechanism provides controlled movement by the user and a safe entry and exit from the squat exercise machine. An adjustable safety locking mechanism is also provided which allows the user to control the movement range of the resistance, restrict the movement for training effect and to stop the moving resistance just below the user's working range of movement to prevent injury from the user becoming suppressed by the resistance. Additionally, the apparatus is equipped with fixed resistance band hooks to provide for virtually unlimited resistance and for 3 forms of resistance; static weight, exponential band resistance and the combination of both. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104527 | TUBE RACK-OUTS FOR USE WITH EXERCISE MACHINE - A tube rack-out system for use in an exercise machine having: a hollow support structure having an aperture therein; an angled tubular member, the angled tubular member having a first end received into the aperture in the hollow support and a second end that is angled upwardly; and a cover passing over an upper surface of the angled tubular member, the cover being connected onto the hollow support structure. The system enables the mounting of individual rack-outs on a support member and provides a large surface area between the covers and the angled tubular member below the covers, thereby contributing to the long life of the covers. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104528 | EXERCISE BOARD ASSEMBLY - Disclosed herein is an exercise board assembly that includes an exercise board, a support leg, and one or more rocker surface(s). The support leg is pivotally mounted to the exercise board and can be secured in at least two positions, including one to arrange the board in a stable angled configuration relative to a floor and a folded position. The support leg can be locked in a number of positions so that a user can perform different exercises using the exercise board. The rocker surface may support the exercise board on the floor surface when the support leg is in the folded position. When engaged with the floor, the rocker surface(s) cause the board to be unstable, thereby causing it to rock or tilt relative to the floor. Stops may be included to limit a range for rocking of the board relative to the floor surface. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104529 | PHYSCIAL MOBILITY MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND SYSTEM - In various embodiments, an exercise device is provided. The exercise device may comprise a mat and a plurality of indicators. The mat may have a top surface. The plurality of indicators may be disposed on the mat (e.g., on the top surface). In various embodiments, an exercise device is provided. The exercise device may comprise elastomeric base member and a plurality of indicators. The plurality of indicators may be disposed on the elastomeric base member. Moreover, the plurality of indicators may be recognizable by a user in response to receiving an instruction to perform a movement. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104530 | PORTABLE FOLDABLE SURFACE - A foldable surface for supporting a user relative to a support surface during an activity includes at least three surface panels that are movably coupled to one another with one or more panel connectors. Each of the surface panels includes (i) a rigid base layer having a base layer first surface that faces in a first direction, and (ii) a resilient layer that is adjacent to the base layer, the resilient layer having a resilient layer second surface that faces in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction. The surface panels are movable between an open configuration wherein the surface panels cooperate to form a substantially planar surface that can be positioned adjacent to the support surface, and a stacked configuration wherein the surface panels are positioned substantially side-by-side with the base layer first surface of one surface panel directly facing the base layer first surface of an adjacent surface panel. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104531 | Moving Exercise Apparatus - A Moving Exercise Apparatus is provided which enables the user to perform exercise routines, mainly for the torso area, while in a relatively laying position. The apparatus includes a frame structure member, an intermediate support member, a user support member, and a track guide member. The intermediate support member is couple to the frame structure member such that it moves upon the frame structure member along a generally linear path of motion. The user support member is coupled to the intermediate support member such that it moves upon the intermediate support member also along a generally linear path of motion, but which is generally perpendicular to the movement of the intermediate support member upon the frame structure member. A track guide member is mounted upon the frame structure member at a location below the user support member. The user moves the user support member with some portion of their body, such as their feet. The user support member operatively engages the track guide member and follows a predetermined path of motion as designated by the track guide member. Different track guide members may be utilized to provide different paths of motion. The apparatus may also include a handle member and leg support member mounted to the frame structure member so that the user may more easily move the user support member while in the laying position and exercise the arm and leg muscles. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104532 | FOOT PLATFORM AND REBOUNDING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An inclinable rebounding exercise device comprising at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end; an adjustable support assembly that allows the at least one rail to be adjusted to a desired inclination angle; a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail; a support base; a foot platform assembly including a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms coupled to the support base. The pair of resilient, independent foot platforms allow for a soft landing achieved by absorbing energy therein, reducing joint stress and allowing greater muscle exercise. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104533 | COOLING AN EXERCISE DEVICE DURING A DIVE MOTOR RUNWAY CONDITION - A treadmill can include a deck, a first pulley incorporated into the deck, a second pulley incorporated into the deck, a tread belt surrounding the first pulley and the second pulley, a drive motor in mechanical communication with at least one of the first pulley and the second pulley to move the tread belt in a first direction, a runaway load component in electrical communication with the drive motor. The runaway load component draws electrical power generated by the drive motor during a runaway motor condition. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104534 | TREADMILL BELT OF A TREADMILL TRAINER, AND A TREADMILL TRAINER - A treadmill belt for a treadmill trainer has slats arranged one behind the other. Each slat has a carrier with a tread, the carrier detachably receiving a cover strip, and the tread being disposed on the cover strip. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104535 | ADJUSTMENT BRACKET STRUCTURE FOR FRONT UPRIGHT OF EXERCISE BICYCLE - An adjustment bracket structure for a front upright of an exercise bicycle comprises a bicycle frame and the front upright, wherein a supporting component extending towards the front upright is fixed to the bicycle frame, and the lower end of the front upright is pivoted to the supporting component through a rotary shaft; a bracket component capable of being clamped on the supporting component is arranged on the front upright, and bracket parts matched with the bracket component are arranged on the supporting component in the swinging direction of the front upright. The front upright is angle-adjustable, thereby convenient for users with different heights and arm lengths. The bracket component is of strength-saving structure and utilizes the lever principle, thereby being more convenient to operate. All components are structurally reliable and connected firmly and stably, and thus more convenient to use on the premise of guaranteeing safety and stability. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104536 | WEARABLE EXERCISE APPARATUSES - An exercise apparatus includes a pair of apparatuses wearable on feet of a user. Each apparatus is configurable between expanded configurations and compressed configurations to simulate a selected motion when the user wearing the pair of apparatuses travels by foot. One of the apparatuses can move towards an expanded configuration while the other apparatus moves towards a compressed configuration. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104537 | CONCURRENT UPPER AND LOWER BODY PRESS EXERCISE MACHINE - A machine for concurrently performing pressing motions with the hands and feet, the machine having a base having front and back ends, two or more user supports, at least one lower body user support with an engagement means for the user's feet and at least one upper body user support with an engagement means for the user's hands. The upper body user support and lower body user support move fore and aft on opposing ends of the base frame and at least one of the upper body user supports and at least one of the lower body user supports cooperate with one another to move in opposing fore and aft movement patterns during operation of the machine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104538 | FOOT STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING APPARATUS - An apparatus for stretching and strengthening the forefoot of a user may include a pair of parallel hollow tubular leg members each having a first and second end and having a cross bore adjacent each of the first and second ends, a barrel bridging and joining the pair of leg members and positioned intermediate the first and second end of each leg member, the barrel providing a support for the arch of a user's forefoot for flexing and strengthening the forefoot over the barrel, a pair of extenders each adapted to removably attach to and extend from one of the leg members, and a removable elastic band or sleeve positionable over the leg members intermediate the first end and the barrel to hold the toes of the user's forefoot over the barrel during flexing of the forefoot. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104539 | GRIP EXERCISER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE RESISTANCE ELEMENTS - Exerciser for strengthening the grip of the hand and/or muscles of the forearm having a pair of handgrips or handles which are removably mounted on the arms of a helical torsion spring in a manner permitting the grips to be used interchangeably with springs having different strengths or resistances. The handgrips are fabricated at least in part of rubber or other rubberized material with longitudinally extending bores having resilient side walls configured for frictional engagement with spring arms of different diameters in a manner that permits rotational slippage of the handgrips about the spring arms and limits axial movement of the handgrips on the spring arms when the grip exerciser is in use and permits the handgrips to slide axially along the spring arms during installation and removal of the handgrips. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104540 | KEGEL HEALTH SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for a Kegel health system can include: inserting an insertable body into a user, the insertable body connected to a tail outside of the user, the insertable body including a bulbous body coupled to a connecting body, the bulbous body including a control unit, the connecting body coupled to the tail, and the connecting body including sensors; sensing sensor data with the sensors, the sensor data indicating the presence of contractions from a pelvic floor muscle of the user; providing feedback to the user with graphics and written information displayed on an external device, the graphics and the written information indicating attributes of the contractions from the pelvic floor muscle. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104541 | Evaluation And Coaching Of Athletic Performance - An automated system provides for tracking and evaluation performance of an athlete. An athlete is tracked during performance of a movement, and position data of the performance is applied to an artificial neural network (ANN) trained via a reference data set representing recorded movements. Using the ANN, rank data for the performance is be determined, where the rank data indicates a relationship between the performance of the movement and a subset of the plurality of recorded movements. Based on the rank data, the athlete can be presented with an evaluation of the performance, instructions for subsequent movements and suggestions for improving the athlete's performance. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104542 | GAIT REHABILITATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - The gait rehabilitation control system according to the present invention comprises an operation device unit for setting gait training mode of a patient and displaying gait state information of the patient; a gait device unit worn on the patient's feet so as to move along with the gait motion of the patient; and a control unit for driving the gait device unit according to the gait training mode set by the operation device unit, wherein the control unit comprises a gait pattern analysis unit for measuring reaction force between the patient's feet and the gait device unit, and analyzing the gait pattern of the patient with the data of the reaction force. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104543 | Friction Reducing Assembly in an Exercise Machine - An exercise machine includes a frame and a movable element movably attached to the frame that is movable in a performance of an exercise. The exercise machine also includes a friction reducing assembly with a first part attached to the movable element and a second part attached elsewhere on the exercise machine. The friction reducing assembly includes a non-ferromagnetic material and a magnet that moves relative to the non-ferromagnetic material as the movable element moves. The relative movement of the non-ferromagnetic material and the magnet generate a force that reduces friction between the non-ferromagnetic material and the magnet. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104544 | ASCENDER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An ascender device is disclosed that includes a base plate having a base top, a base bottom, a base rear surface, and a base front surface, wherein the base front surface further includes a first side and a second side; a plurality of pawls that are rotationally biased and secured to the base plate, a plurality of teeth on the plurality of pawls, wherein at least in part, the teeth are opposed to each other to form a gap that extends between the teeth and wherein the gap is configured to receive a rope therein and can be increased and decreased in size via pivoting of the pawls to releasably engage the rope, a plurality of strap supports extending from the base, an upper gate adjacent the base top and having an opening for receiving the rope therein, and a securing mechanism for securement to an article of footwear. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104545 | LIGHTWEIGHT TRAINING BALL WITH INNER AND OUTER LAYERS - A ball has a lightweight inner bladder and an outer layer that covers the inner bladder. The inner bladder bunches up against the inner surface of the outer layer. The bunched up surface of the inner bladder may be flattened upon impact, thereby absorbing energy. The bunched up inner bladder may create an uneven surface on the outer layer thereby altering the manner through which the ball travels through the air. The outer layer may be provided with lines, indentations, graphics and/or other features that improve the performance of the ball and/or that replicate some or all of the characteristics of the exterior surface of the regulation ball it simulates. The ball may be configured for any of a variety of sports or games. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104546 | Tennis Racket with a More-Responsive String Configuration - A tennis racket with a more-responsive string configuration is an apparatus that allows a user to hit a tennis ball with spin and power in a controlled manner. The apparatus includes a closed-shape beam, a throat, an elongated handle, and a plurality of lines. The elongated handle allows the user to firmly grasp the apparatus, and the throat connects the elongated handle to the closed-shape beam. The plurality of lines is tensionably mounted within the closed-shape beam in order to provide the present invention with an elastic contact area for the tennis ball. Each of the plurality of lines includes a first string and a second string, which are positioned along each other for each of the plurality of lines. In addition, a lateral surface of the first string is positioned tangent to a lateral surface of the second string. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104547 | Golf Club Head With Hosel Support Structure - A golf club head having a hosel, a hollow interior, and a support ring disposed within the hollow interior and at least partially encircling the hosel is disclosed herein. In particular, the present invention is directed to a fairway wood head comprising a body with a front wall, an upper opening, a return portion between the front wall and the upper opening, a hosel, an interface between the hosel and the heel side of the body, and a support ring, and a composite crown affixed to the body to close the upper opening and define a hollow interior, the support ring contained within the hollow interior and extending along the interface from a heel-most side of the body to the return portion and making contact with an inner surface of the front wall. The support ring reduces the stresses placed on, for example, the crown during hosel bending processes. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104548 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH TEXTURED STRIKING FACE - A correlated set of golf club heads comprises a first and second golf club head. Each club head has a striking face, a rear surface, a top portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, and a loft. The striking face has a first plurality of scorelines defining a scoreline heel-ward extent and a scoreline toe-ward extent. The plurality of scorelines comprises a scoreline length LS1 being the lateral distance between the heel-ward extent and the toe-ward extent. The loft of the second golf club head is greater than that of the first golf club head. The scoreline length LS2 of the second golf club head differs from that of the first scoreline length LS1. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104549 | Golf Club Head Manufacturing Method - Methods of bifurcating the material properties of golf club heads, and wedges in particular, are disclosed herein. The methods of the present invention preserve the bendability and feel of certain parts of the club heads, such as hosel regions, while selectively hardening and increasing the durability of other features, such as scorelines and texturing on the face. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104550 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion with a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a sole portion, a back portion, and a front portion. The golf club head may include an interior cavity. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104551 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion with a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a sole portion, a back portion, and a front portion. The golf club head may include an interior cavity. The interior cavity may be filled with an elastic polymer material. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104552 | GOLF CLUB HAVING STRIKING FACE WITH SUPPORTING WALL - A golf club head has a striking face. A ledge extends from the perimeter contact rim of the golf club head. The striking face is secured to the club head body proximate the rim. There is a gap between the striking face and the ledge. The inner wall's perimeter edge is disposed in the gap and is in contact with the ledge. The rear surface of the striking face is in contact with a portion of the inner wall. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104553 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104554 | ADJUSTABLE GOLF CLUB HAVING REVERSIBLE FACE AND SITE ALIGNMENT DEVICE - A golf putter including a putter head having a body portion and a reversible face. The golf putter further includes a hosel received by the body portion of the putter head and a shaft attachable to the hosel. A site alignment member is coupled to a surface of the body portion. The site alignment member may include one or more alignment markings for facilitating alignment of the golf club head during use. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104555 | PICKLEBALL PADDLE AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention include a pickleball paddle and method for making a pickleball paddle that produce a paddle that produces a lower audible sound when the paddle strikes a ball. The embodiment includes a core with a handle extending therefrom and first and second skins covering outer surfaces of the core. A sound reducing edge is secured to a circumferential core edge and the first and second skins are secured over the sound reducing edge. A transition between the core and the handle additionally adds to sound reduction. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104556 | Grip for a striking implement - Grips for striking implements, e.g., baseball bats, that adjust the position of the implement in the user's hand such that the implement can be held in a preferred position relative to the user's forearm without the user needing to radially deviate their wrist from its neutral position are disclosed. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104557 | HEADCOVERS HAVING A PULL STRAP AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments of headcovers having a headcover body that includes a detachable pull strap with a plurality of leg portions that connect to the headcover body and methods to manufacture such headcovers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of the headcovers may be described and claimed. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104558 | Modular Rotatable Disc-Target for Competitive Games - A modular rotatable disc-target for competitive games provides an easily dismantling and easily transportable goal that can be reconfigured to increase or decrease the difficulty of a competitive game. The modular rotatable disc-target for competitive game has a goal frame, a first goal post, a second goal post, a base frame, and a locking mechanism. Players playing the competitive game attempt to propel a disc-shaped projectile through the goal frame to win the game. The goal frame is rotatably supported on opposite ends by the first goal post and the second goal post. The base frame prevents the goal frame from being displaced from the desired position on the playing field. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104559 | SPORTS PRACTICE APPARATUS WITH TUNNELING - A sports practice apparatus includes one or more target areas, one or more tunneling sections, and mounting apparatus. A first tunneling section is operably associated with a first target area. The first tunneling section has a receiving end and a target end and narrows from the receiving end towards the target end. The narrowing of the first tunneling section follows a trajectory that conforms to desired trajectory of a sports ball set into motion during practice. The first tunneling section is constructed of a material that prevents the sports ball from existing the first tunneling section other than at the target end. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104560 | Golf Training Aid Simulating a Grass Cutting Motion - A golf training aid simulating a grass whip consists of a club shaft, a neck portion, and a blade portion. The blade portion is connected to the club shaft via the neck portion. The club shaft replicates the shaft of a golf club. The blade portion replicates the club head of the golf club. The weight for the blade portion is specifically selected so that the wrists of the user adjusts along with the swing. Moreover, the shape of the blade portion is specifically shaped to minimize air resistance. The shape of the blade portion also helps the blade portion to smoothly cut through grass. Since the apparatus helps the user practice on striking grass during a swing, when a golf club is used with a golf ball, the user can accurately strike the ball at an optimal contact point. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104561 | GOLF GRIP HAND STRUCTURE EFFICIENCY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A golf grip hand structure efficiency device and a method of using the device are disclosed. The device is used determine a value of a new parameter for a golfer called a golf grip hand structure efficiency value. A golfer's determined golf grip hand structure efficiency value is used to determine base gripping and swinging structures for the golfer within applicable swing improvement and/or clubfitting processes or may be used in any other desired manner. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104562 | TENNIS TRAINING DEVICE - A tennis training device is provided, comprising a support bar which is swivelable between a first and a second stop in its longitudinal direction, wherein at the free end of the support bar a ball is mounted by means of a connecting ember, which is releasably fixed by means of a fixing means. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104563 | Infrared Hockey Puck and Goal Detection System - An illuminating hockey puck and hockey goal monitoring system is provided. The hockey puck comprises a standard size hockey puck with an imbedded RF receiver, electrical circuit, and a power source therein. The receiver functions in coordination with the hockey goal monitoring system, which registers when the receiver passes over its threshold to energize a light source either in the puck or along the goal itself. The monitoring system comprises a transmitter connected to an energized wire disposed within the goal posts and over the threshold of the goal, whereby the proximity of the receiver to the wire can be measured and the system registers when the puck has entered the goal. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104564 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An improved exercise apparatus is a stationary bicycle or a treadmill with an attached video screen and controllers that enable the user to exercise while engaging in the playing of video games or other entertainment activities that utilize a video screen and controllers. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104565 | AUTOMATED HELMET GAS BLADDER MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for easily and frequently checking the gas bladder pressure levels in a sports player's helmet and refilling them to maintain optimum head protection for the player. The system and method involve an electronic hand-held gas pump that wirelessly communicates with an adjacent wireless device that comprises a software application for controlling pump operation. The software application allows a user to build a player helmet profile that automatically displays current gas pressure in the gas bladder to which the pump is currently connected. The system and method establish a preferred gas pressure level for every bladder in the helmet when the helmet is being worn and when the helmet is not being worn. Spreadsheets for an entire team can be generated, not only depicting the preferred gas pressure levels but time/date data for periodic checks in order to maintain every bladder to its preferred gas pressure level. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104566 | SKATEBOARD SIDE-MOTION ROLLER ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to devices for protection of the bottom center portion of skateboard platforms when used obliquely on upstanding structural edges, as when grinding. A roller assembly of the present invention may have an elongated bearing shaft rotatably positioned at each end in spaced apart bearings that are attached to the bottom surface of a skateboard platform. Optional variations and surface treatments of the bearing shaft are also disclosed. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104567 | BATTERY POWERED SKATEBOARD - The disclosure relates generally to an electric skateboard. The electric skateboard may include a deck, at least a rechargeable battery pack, a control module, and a communications module, a pair of trucks mounted to the deck, a plurality of wheels mounted on axles of the trucks; and one or more motors installed in one or more of the plurality of wheels for propelling the electric skateboard. The deck may include a front end, a rear end, a top plate. The rechargeable battery pack, control module, and communications module may be enclosed in an enclosure attached to the deck. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104568 | ADJUSTABLE BILLIARDS BRIDGE DEVICE - An adjustable billiards bridge device may comprise a body having a first end and an opposing second end with one or more central cue surfaces disposed on the body. A first leg may be pivotally coupled to the first end of the body, and the first leg may have one or more peripheral cue surfaces. A second leg may be pivotally coupled to the second end of the body, and the second leg may have one or more peripheral cue surfaces. A coupler may be positioned on the body between the first end and the second end. The coupler may be configured to couple the device to a positioning stick which may be used by an individual to position the device on a billiards table. The first leg and second leg may be individually movable relative to the body to enable the device to assume a plurality of configurations. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104569 | COUNTING CARD GAME AND METHOD OF PLAYING - This counting card game adds a teaching component to the game of Trash. But instead of a standard deck of 52 with numerical and face cards, it uses numbered cards, each with an Arabic numeral and its corresponding spelling beneath. There are also Wild Cards, Trash Cards and score-keeping Winner cards. This game, and method of playing it, can have expansion packs beyond the basic (1 through 10) set and/or foreign language equivalents. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104570 | SPORTS CARD GAME SYSTEMS - Sports card game systems. In at least one embodiment of a game system of the present disclosure, the game system comprises a first home team offense card, a first home team defense card, a first away team offense card, a first away team defense card, wherein each card comprises a card score section indicating of a plurality of plays and indicating of a plurality of minutes, and wherein each card further comprises a play result section indicating the plurality of plays and indicating at least one column comprising numbers corresponding to a first numbered die. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104571 | BOARD GAME APPARATUS - A board game apparatus for use by a plurality of opposing players traversing opposite directions along a game board is provided. The game board provides a plurality of marked spaces constituting a path extending between two opposing starting lines, each marked space of the plurality of marked spaces provide a plurality of game indicia including two numeral indices, wherein the two numeral indicia represent the number of marked spaces until the two opposing starting lines, respectively. Each player represented by a token indicating their offensive position along the path. The board game apparatus includes pair of playing-dice for indicating the number of marked spaces along the path, and a pair of s-dice for indicating the number of marked spaces along the path the offensive player moves before the defensive player moves in an opposite direction along said path. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104572 | OSCILLATION AND MAGNETIC BRAKING ASSEMBLY FOR DICE GAMING SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for controlling movement of a platform in a dice gaming system. In one aspect, a dice system may include a platform and at least one member extending from the platform. The at least one member may include at least one magnet. The system may also include a first magnetic movement limiter positioned in a first direction from the at least one magnet and a second magnetic movement limiter positioned in a second direction opposite to the first direction from the at least one magnet. The first magnetic movement limiter and the second magnetic movement limiter may limit movement of the member in the first and second directions. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104573 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING SENSORS OF A CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROL OF A GAME - A control device with a touch screen and motion sensors is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device on the touch screen sensor of the control device is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device. An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device, causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104574 | UNIVERSAL GAME CONTROLLER - An electronic game controller designed to be compatible with a plethora of gaming platforms/consoles and operating systems. The console in question, may be, but is not limited to, any computer based system that generates computer graphics through which a user interacts. The invention, shall communicate with the computerized system in question using any form of communication, which includes but is not limited to a universal serial bus (USB), Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C), local area network (LAN), wireless local area network (WLAN), Bluetooth, etc. The invention shall house the ability to generate computer graphics through the use of, but not limited to, an on board liquid crystal display (LCD) of any type or derivation, a projector or a hologram. The on board graphics shall be used to allow the user to select from a list of varying communication protocols/USB drivers, thus enabling the user to interface with the desired gaming platform. The on board graphics shall allow the user to enable or disable various features, including but not limited to; accelerometers, gyroscopes, infra-red cameras, haptics, potentiometers, or any other sensor. The on board graphics shall also allow the user to bind any button/joystick command to any other button/joystick command. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104575 | GAME SYSTEM, GAME APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING GAME PROGRAM AND GAME DATA EXCHANGE METHOD - A game system including a plurality of mobile game apparatuses, and a mobile game apparatus that can communicate with another game apparatus that exists within a communicable range by use of a radio communications unit. When a communicated state is established, exchanging conditions for exchanging game data are received and transmitted, and in a case the exchange conditions are coincident with each other, the game data are exchanged. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104576 | ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER WITH A HAND RETAINER, OUTER SHELL, AND FINGER SENSING - A controller for an electronic system includes a controller body having a head and a handle, and a tracking member that is fixed to the controller body. The head includes at least one thumb-operated control, and the handle has a tubular housing that is partially wrapped by an outer shell. The controller includes a hand retainer configured to physically bias the user's palm against the outer shell. A first plurality of tracking transducers is disposed in the tracking member, the first plurality of tracking sensors being coupled with the electronic system via electromagnetic radiation. An array of proximity sensors is spatially distributed on the outer shell, the array of proximity sensors being responsive to a proximity of the user's fingers to the outer shell. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104577 | GAME SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM USED IN SAME - Provided is a game system capable of imposing restriction upon the beneficial effects of the characteristics of a character that has been selected. This game system is provided with control panels having individual rotational buttons. The game system provides a music game in which operation timings at which the individual rotational buttons are to be operated are guided in accordance with the rhythm of a musical piece selected from a musical piece group. Furthermore, the game system awards card selection opportunities for selecting character cards to be used in play, from a plurality of character cards prepared so as to have a plurality of skills which are different to each other, and which respectively correspond to changes. In a special mode, the game system sequentially implements, in a prescribed order every time the special mode is offered, the changes corresponding to the skills of the respective selected character cards. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104578 | CONTROLLED DYNAMIC MULTI-AXIS VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM - An improved virtual reality system comprises a chair | 2018-04-19 |
20180104579 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SERVER DEVICE, SERVER DEVICE, COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM AND GAME SYSTEM - To enhance motivation of a player to invite another player to a social game, thus activating the social game and a platform that provides the social game, a server device includes incentive giving means that gives an incentive to a player who operates a first terminal device when a player of a second terminal device that receives, from the first terminal device, invitation information including solicitation information to at least suggest participating in the game and specific information to at least specify a landing screen associated with a home screen of the game operates the second terminal device to access the landing screen on a basis of the specific information. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104580 | Virtual Reality Environment Observation System and Network - A virtual reality (VR) system has a server coupled to a data repository and having a processor executing software, a VR game stored in the data repository; and a first network-connected appliance having a display screen, in communication with the network-connected server over the network. The server interacts with the first appliance enabling a user to play a VR game, and prepares a data stream based on the interaction to be streamed to a second computerized appliance, enabling a user of the second computerized appliance to view the activity of a virtual object of the user of the first network-connected computerized appliance as a passive observer from the viewpoint of the avatar, having no control input. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104581 | FACILITATING USERS TO COMPLETE ACTIVE GAME ACTIONS - A system and method for providing offers to facilitate users to complete active game actions in a game space are disclosed. Offers to forego a group of pending wait periods of active game actions may be generated and presented to the users at the same time or near the same time along with offers to forego these pending wait periods individually and separately. In some examples, for incentivizing the users to accept the offer to forego the group of pending wait periods, a discount may be determined for these offers with respect to the offers to forego the group of pending wait periods individually and separately. In some examples, selection of the group of pending wait periods may be made based on likelihoods as to whether the users will spend stored consideration to forego the group of pending wait periods individually and separately. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104582 | METHODOLOGY FOR EQUALIZING SYSTEMIC LATENCIES IN TELEVISION RECEPTION IN CONNECTION WITH GAMES OF SKILL PLAYED IN CONNECTION WITH LIVE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING - A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment. | 2018-04-19 |
20180104583 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREIN INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An example information processing system includes a main body apparatus, a handheld console controller, and a wireless controller. The handheld console controller is configured to be unified with the main body apparatus. The wireless controller is configured to be wirelessly connected to the main body apparatus. The main body apparatus sets one of the handheld console controller and the wireless controller, a predetermined button of which has been pressed down, to “active,” and performs a game process based on operation data from the activate controller. | 2018-04-19 |