38th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220296890 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING DYSPHAGIA - A mouthpiece ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296891 | MONITORING OF NEUROMODULATION USING BIOMARKERS - Provided herein are methods, devices, compositions, and kits for monitoring neuromodulation efficacy based on changes in the level or activity of one or more target biomarkers. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296892 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TARGET LOCALIZATION AND DBS THERAPY - Methods and systems are described for detecting if a stimulation lead implanted in a patient's brain has moved. Lead movement occurring between a first time and a second time may be determined by comparing features extracted from evoked potentials recorded at the two times. The disclosed methods and systems are particularly useful for determining if a stimulation lead has moved between the time it was implanted in the patient's brain and the time that stimulation parameters are being optimized. Lead movement during implantation, during parameter optimization, and during or between other lead optimization processes may be determined as well. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296893 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LEAD MOVEMENT DETECTION AND RESPONSE IN DBS THERAPY - Methods and systems are described for detecting if a stimulation lead implanted in a patient's brain has moved. Lead movement occurring between a first time and a second time may be determined by comparing features extracted from evoked potentials recorded at the two times. The disclosed methods and systems are particularly useful for determining if a stimulation lead has moved between the time it was implanted in the patient's brain and the time that stimulation parameters are being optimized. Lead movement during implantation, during parameter optimization, and during or between other lead optimization processes may be determined as well. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296894 | WEARABLE DEVICE - Disclosed is a wearable device for modulating a sensory dysfunction or relieving from a physical symptom associated with a neurological condition or disease, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis. The wearable device comprises at least one stimulating element configured to provide at least one mechanical stimulus to a user. The wearable device further comprises a dissipating portion configured to increase an effective area of a mechanical stimulus provided by the at least one stimulating element. The dissipating portion is coupled with the at least one stimulating element, for example by an adhesive. The wearable device is configured to provide a direct contact with (or placed against) a body part of a user, for example sternum. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296895 | Optimizing an Individual's Wellness Therapy Using a Non-Invasive Brain Measurement System - An illustrative system includes a brain interface system configured to be worn by a user and to output brain measurement data representative of brain activity of the user while the user concurrently receives a wellness therapy and a computing device configured to obtain the brain measurement data, and modify, based on the brain measurement data, an attribute of the wellness therapy. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296896 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR EQUALIZING TELEMETRY SIGNALS TRANSMITTED BY WAY OF A TRANSCUTANEOUS NARROWBAND INDUCTIVE LINK - An exemplary cochlear implant system includes a sound processor, a cochlear implant, and equalization circuitry integrated within the sound processor and/or the cochlear implant. The sound processor operates externally to a recipient and is associated with a sound processor coil. The cochlear implant includes a cochlear implant coil larger than the sound processor coil and that is configured to form a transcutaneous narrowband inductive link with the sound processor coil when the cochlear implant is implanted within the recipient. By way of the transcutaneous narrowband inductive link, the cochlear implant receives a forward telemetry signal incorporating power and forward telemetry data. The equalization circuitry facilitates recovery, by the cochlear implant, of the forward telemetry data from the forward telemetry signal by compensating for distortion introduced onto the forward telemetry signal as a result of bandwidth limitations imposed by the transcutaneous narrowband inductive link. Corresponding systems and devices are also disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296897 | Device for Transmitting Data Between Coils and Data Reading Method - In order to avoid the error that data is loaded according to a preset data rate cycle in a situation where a problem has occurred due to coil misalignment, a device and a method for transmitting data between coils according to an embodiment calculate a data reading timing margin on the basis of a fixed cycle that is a set system operation cycle, and read data at a time point resulting from adding the data reading timing margin to the fixed cycle. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296898 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ELECTRODE LEAD PROXIMITY TO COCHLEAR TISSUE - An illustrative proximity detection system directs a first electrode of an electrode lead to apply a first pulse and directs a second electrode of the electrode lead to apply a second pulse concurrently with the first pulse so as to form a dipole that generates a field. The first and second electrodes are each configured as stimulating electrodes that apply stimulation to the cochlear tissue when the electrode lead is located at a resting position subsequent to a surgical insertion of the electrode lead into a cochlea of a patient. After the pulses are applied, and based on an energy magnitude of the field that is detected to reflect from cochlear tissue located within the field, the proximity detection system determines a proximity of the electrode lead to the cochlear tissue. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296899 | OCULAR THERAPY MODES AND SYSTEMS - Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye. One or more electrodes are positioned on or near the eye, such as contacting the superior or inferior eyelids, on the conjunctiva or medial or lateral canthus, on or inside the nose, or on the forehead. A remote or return electrode is optionally positioned elsewhere on the patient on the torso, neck, back, a limb, an extremity, on the back or side of the head, or near the ear, mandible or temple. A variety of pulse generator positions and support apparatuses are disclosed as well. The pulse generator is used to deliver one or more of therapy or diagnostic electrical pulses to the patient to address a condition of the eye. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296900 | NON-INVASIVE PERIOCULAR DEVICE FOR DRY-EYE TREATMENT - A periocular ring configured to be worn on an eye of a user that includes a plurality of electrodes spaced along the periocular ring; a microcontroller; and a lead assembly extending along at least a portion of the periocular ring; wherein the lead assembly extends between the microcontroller and the plurality of electrodes to operably couple the plurality of electrodes to the microcontroller; and wherein the microcontroller is configured to activate the plurality of electrodes via the lead assembly to stimulate a lacrimal gland of the user. The periocular ring has an opening that defines an innermost diameter; and wherein, when the periocular ring is worn on the eye of the user, a portion of the eye extends through the opening of the periocular ring. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296901 | PAIRING VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION WITH EMG-CONTROLLED FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO ENHANCE NEUROPLASTICITY AND RECOVERY - A combined closed-loop functional electrical stimulation (FES) and Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy system for treating neurological injuries. Detected EMG signals are used to determine movement (or intended movement) of an extremity. FES is then delivered to help evoke the movement, and VNS is delivered to enhance neuroplasticity and recovery. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296902 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPATIALLY SELECTIVE SPINAL CORD STIMULATION - A system may include electrodes on at least one lead configured to be operationally positioned for use in modulating a volume of neural tissue, a neural modulation generator configured to deliver energy using at least some electrodes to modulate the volume of neural tissue, a programming system configured to program the programmed modulation parameter set, including determine electrode fractionalizations for the electrodes based on a target multipole. The programmed parameter set may include the determined electrode fractionalizations. The target multipole may be used to determine electrode fractionalizations having at least three target poles that directionally and progressively stack fractionalizations of target poles to provide a linear electric field over the volume of tissue. The neural modulation generator may be configured to use the programmed modulation parameter set to provide the linear electric field over the volume of tissue. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296903 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LONG TERM TREATMENT OF NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS - Described herein are systems and methods for the automated prediction of relapse of a neurological or psychiatric disorder. The systems and methods may generally use patient data such as patient characteristics, treatment history, clinical history, biometric data, and/or neuroimaging data as inputs to a predictive model. Additionally, the systems and methods may be integrated with a treatment system so that neurostimulation may be automatically delivered when triggered by the predictive model. Systems and methods configured to propose a personalized treatment schedule for maintaining the effects of neurostimulation therapy are also described herein. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296904 | IMPLANTABLE NEURAL STIMULATOR WITH MODE SWITCHING - Various aspects of the present subject matter relate to an implantable device. Various device embodiments comprise at least one port to connect to at least one lead with at least electrode, stimulation circuitry connected to the at least one port and adapted to provide at least one neural stimulation therapy to at least one neural stimulation target using the at least one electrode, sensing circuitry connected to the at least one port and adapted to provide a sensed signal, and a controller connected to the stimulation circuitry to provide the at least one neural stimulation therapy and to the sensing circuitry to receive the sensed signal. In response to a triggering event, the controller is adapted to switch between at least two modes. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296905 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING INTENSITY OF LOW-FREQUENCY CURRENT - An electronic device and a method for determining the intensity of a low-frequency current are provided. The method includes: individually applying a corresponding first current to a body part of a user in N consecutive time intervals, wherein the time intervals include an i-th time interval to an (i+N)-th time interval; obtaining electromyography values of the body part in each time interval; determining a second current corresponding to an (i+N+1)-th time interval based on the first current corresponding to each time interval, the body part, personal information of the user, and the electromyography values of each time interval; and applying a second current to the body part of the user in the (i+N+1)-th time interval. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296906 | INDIRECT SENSING MECHANISM FOR CARDIAC MONITORING - This disclosure is directed to systems and techniques for detecting change in patient health based upon patient data. In some examples, a medical system includes a mechanosensor configured to sense a first physiological parameter signal of a patient; and processing circuitry configured to: determine one or more features of the first physiological parameter signal; apply a machine leaning model to the one or more features of the first physiological parameter signal; and based on the application of the machine learning model, determine an estimated value of a second physiological parameter. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296907 | RECHARGEABLE SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY FOR CANCER THERAPY - Embodiments herein relate to rechargeable electrical stimulation-based cancer therapy systems and related methods. In a first aspect, an electrical stimulation-based cancer therapy system is included having an implantable electrical field generator unit including a housing, a header coupled to the housing, and electrical field generation circuitry is disposed within the housing. The system can also include an implantable recharge lead, wherein the implantable recharge lead is removably coupled to the header. The system can also include a plurality of therapy leads, the therapy leads including a plurality of electrodes, wherein the plurality of therapy leads area also removably coupled to the header. The system can also include an external recharger unit. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296908 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS CONTROL OF NONINVASIVE ELECTROTHERAPY - Methods and devices for providing noninvasive electrotherapy and electrical stimulation are described herein. In one aspect, a device for noninvasive electrotherapy includes wireless communication circuitry configured to receive pulse generation control signals wirelessly transmitted from a computing device. The device can include pulse generation circuitry configured to deliver electrical waveforms according to instructions encoded in the pulse generation control signals. The computing device can include a cellular telephone device, a portable media player, a personal digital assistant, a tablet computer, or an internet access device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296909 | WEARABLE MEDICAL DEVICE (WMD) IMPLEMENTING ADAPTIVE TECHNIQUES TO SAVE POWER - A wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) comprises a plurality of electrocardiography (ECG) electrodes and a plurality of defibrillator electrodes to contact the patient's skin when the WCD is delivering therapy to the patient, a preamplifier coupled to the ECG electrodes to obtain ECG data from the patient. a processor to receive the ECG data from the preamplifier, and a high voltage subsystem to provide a defibrillation voltage to the patient through the plurality of defibrillator electrodes in response to a shock signal received from the processor. In a first power mode of a range of power modes the preamplifier is configured to perform low-fidelity ECG acquisition and the processor is configured to perform simple arrythmia detection analysis, and in a second mode of the range of power modes the preamplifier is configured to perform high-fidelity ECG acquisition and the processor is configured to perform complex arrythmia detection analysis. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296911 | SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE USING RADIO FREQUENCY - The present invention provides a skin treatment device using radio frequency, the device including: a pair of electrodes including a first electrode and a second electrode and forming a bipolar electrode structure; an RF generation unit which has an output power of 100-500 W, and produces a radio frequency current of 4-15 MHz and supplies same to the first electrode and the second electrode so as to cause a discharge therebetween; a dielectric sheet on which the pair of electrodes is integrally formed and which is disposed to cover a skin portion to be treated, in a contact or non-contact type in the middle of a discharge path between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a cooling part including a nozzle for spraying a cooling fluid so as to cool the dielectric sheet. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296912 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING MAGNETIC FIELDS FROM SOLVATED TARGET MOLECULES USING A MAGNETORESISTIVE SENSOR - A measurement system includes a container configured to contain a solvated target molecule and at least one magnetoresistive (MR) sensor device including at least one MR sensor disposed near the container and configured to measure a magnetic field generated by the solvated target molecule, each of the at least one MR sensor including a pin layer having a pinned direction of magnetization, a free layer having a direction of magnetization that varies with an applied magnetic field, and a non-conductive layer separating the pin layer and the free layer. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296913 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PHOTOTHERAPY - An implantable phototherapy device includes a power receiver element configured to receive power from an external power transmitter, a light delivery element powered by the power receiver, and configured to deliver phototherapy to a target treatment area, and a tether element is coupled to the light delivery element and the power receiver element. The tether element is configured to deliver power between the power receiver element and the light delivery element. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296914 | IMAGING DEVICE, TREATMENT DEVICE, AND IMAGING METHOD - An imaging device ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296915 | DEVICE FOR ILLUMINATING AN OBJECT WITH A CONTROLLED LIGHT INTENSITY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The invention concerns a device | 2022-09-22 |
20220296916 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE - A phototherapy device | 2022-09-22 |
20220296917 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE FOR NON-INVASIVE STIMULATION OF THE HUMAN BRAIN - A light therapy device for stimulating the human brain includes a seat for supporting the body of a user. The device further includes a light array having individual light emitting devices positioned above the seat. The device further includes a controller for controlling the light array and generating instructions for the individual light emitting devices to produce light. The seat maintains the body of the user in a zero gravity position. The light array is located at a position above the seat to allow the light array to illuminate the face of the user. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296918 | METHOD FOR TARGETED TREATING DERMATOSES - Disclosed are methods for localized treatment of a skin condition including administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one systemic drug to the subject, utilizing a dosimetry device to transmit varying percentages of the UVB light to an area of the subject's skin; assessing a response of the treated area to the varying percentages of the UVB light transmitted thereto; and determining an optimal dose of UVB light, based on the response of the treated area to the varying percentages of UVB light and to the systemic drug; and applying the optimal dose of UVB light to the treatment area. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296919 | METHOD FOR TARGETED TREATING DERMATOSES - Disclosed are methods for localized treatment of a skin condition including administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one biological drug to the subject, utilizing a dosimetry device to transmit varying percentages of the UVB light to an area of the subject's skin; assessing a response of the treated area to the varying percentages of the UVB light transmitted thereto; and determining an optimal dose of UVB light, based on the response of the treated area to the varying percentages of UVB light and to the biological drug; and applying the optimal dose of UVB light to the treatment area. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296920 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SENSING AND ANALYSIS FOR SKIN TREATMENT PROCEDURES - Apparatus for analyzing skin tissue. The apparatus comprises an applicator which comprises; one or more sources of illumination light symmetrically surrounding an optical axis of the one or more sources, and one or more sensors configured to obtain measured light along an optical axis of the sensors. The apparatus further comprises a programmable control unit configured to; receive an output of the information sensed of measured light by the sensors, analyze the measured light received from the sensors, provide a list of skin attributes to the display based on analysis of the information sensed of measured light received, and provide a suggested treatment light regimen to a display of the apparatus. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296921 | PATH PLANNING FOR RADIATION TREATMENT - Respective target positions, into which elements of a radiation therapy machine are to be moved (e.g., prior to beginning treatment of a patient), are determined. A candidate path, which describes movements of the elements from respective initial positions to the respective target positions, is defined and accessed. The candidate path is evaluated to determine whether it would result in a collision between any of the elements. The candidate path is included in a set of candidate paths when the candidate path does not result in a collision between any of the elements. A value of a measure (e.g., a measure of efficiency), used for ranking each candidate path in the set of candidate paths, is determined. A path is selected from the set of candidate paths based on the ranking. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296922 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING CUSTOM BRACHYTHERAPY CARRIERS - Custom radioactive seed carriers are fabricated pre-operatively and/or intra-operatively to more precisely match carrier specification of a radiation treatment plan for a particular patient. One or more carrier specification component, such as a 3D printer, injection molding system, machining component, or bioprinter, may be utilized to create the custom carrier. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296923 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELING FOR RADIATION THERAPY DOSE DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS - Disclosed herein are methods and systems to optimize a radiation therapy treatment plan using dose distribution values predicted via a trained artificial intelligence model. A server trains the AI model using a training dataset comprising data associated with a plurality of previously implemented radiation therapy treatments on a plurality of previous patients and dose distributions associated with one or more organs of each previous patient. The server then executes the trained AI model to predict dose distribution for a patient. The server then displays a heat map illustrating the predicted values, transmits the predicted values to a plan optimizer to generate an optimized treatment plan for the patient, and/or transmits an alert when a treatment plan generated by a plan optimizer deviates from rules and thresholds indicated within the patient's plan objectives. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296924 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELING FOR RADIATION THERAPY DOSE DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS - Disclosed herein are methods and systems to optimize a radiation therapy treatment plan using dose distribution values predicted via a trained artificial intelligence model. A server trains the AI model using a training dataset comprising data associated with a plurality of previously implemented radiation therapy treatments on a plurality of previous patients and dose distributions associated with one or more organs of each previous patient. The server then executes the trained AI model to predict dose distribution for a patient. The server then displays a heat map illustrating the predicted values, transmits the predicted values to a plan optimizer to generate an optimized treatment plan for the patient, and/or transmits an alert when a treatment plan generated by a plan optimizer deviates from rules and thresholds indicated within the patient's plan objectives. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296925 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ROBUST RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING FOR BIOLOGICAL UNCERTAINTIES - A method for generating a robust radiotherapy treatment plan for a treatment volume of a subject, the treatment volume being defined using a plurality of voxels, the method comprising the steps of defining (S | 2022-09-22 |
20220296926 | PERFUSION MODULATED TUMOR DOSE SCULPTING WITH SINGLE DOSE RADIOTHERAPY - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for treating tumors with radiotherapy, wherein a first dose of radiation is administered to a first sub-volume of the tumor and a second dose of radiation is administered to a second sub-volume of the tumor. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296927 | DELIVERY OF RADIATION BY COLUMN AND GENERATING A TREATMENT PLAN THEREFOR - An example method of treating a target using particle beam includes directing the particle beam along a path at least part-way through the target, and controlling an energy of the particle beam while the particle beam is directed along the path so that the particle beam treats at least interior portions of the target that are located along the path. While the particle beam is directed along the path, the particle beam delivers a dose of radiation to the target that exceeds one (1) Gray-per-second for a duration of less than five (5) seconds. A treatment plan may be generated to perform the method. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296928 | LASER SKIN MARKING FOR RADIATION THERAPY (RT) PLANNING - A positioning device ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296929 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PATIENT MONITORING FOR RADIOTHERAPY - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for real-time monitoring of patient position and/or location during a radiation treatment session. Images acquired of a patient during a treatment session can be used to calculate the patient's position and/or location with respect to the components of the radiation therapy system. One variation of a radiation therapy system includes a circular gantry with a rotatable ring coupled to a stationary frame, a therapeutic radiation source mounted on the rotatable ring, and a patient-monitoring imaging system mounted on the rotatable ring. The patient-monitoring system may have one or more image sensors or cameras disposed on the rotatable ring within a bore region of the radiation therapy system, and may be configured to acquire image data as the ring rotates. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296930 | PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE OF DYNAMIC LEAF GUIDE BASED ON DEEP LEARNING - Systems and methods for detecting and diagnosing faults in a radiotherapy system, such as a fault related to a dynamic leaf guide (DLG), are discussed. An exemplary predictive maintenance system includes a processor configured to receive machine data indicative of configuration and operation of a DLG in a target radiotherapy machine, apply a trained deep learning model to the received machine data, and detect and diagnose a DLG fault. The predictive maintenance system can train the deep learning model using data sequences constructed from the received machine data of the one more normal DLGs and the one or more faulty DLGs. Diagnosis of the DLG fault in the target radiotherapy machine includes classifying the DLG faults into different fault types or different fault severities. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296931 | RADIATION IRRADIATION SYSTEM - A radiation irradiation system including a radiation generating device and a carrying table, a beam generated by the radiation generating device irradiates an irradiated object on the carrying table, the radiation irradiation system further includes a carrying table positioning device, the carrying table is supported by the carrying table positioning device, the carrying table positioning device includes a positioning mechanism, the positioning mechanism includes a linear axis, the carrying table positioning device may horizontally move along the linear axis, and an extending direction of the linear axis is parallel to an irradiation direction of beams generated by the radiation generating device. In the positioning process of the carrying table, most of the carrying table positioning device is located in the space between the linear axis and the beam outlet, the radioactivity and life-span shortening caused by the radiation of the various components of the carrying table positioning device are reduced. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296932 | Systems and Methods for Mechanogenetic Functional Ultrasound Imaging - The present disclosure provides a system for functional ultrasound imaging, where the system comprises: a) an apparatus for delivering a nucleic acid encoding a mechanosensitive ion channel to a target neural cell population in a region of a brain; and b) a functional ultrasound imaging device. The present disclosure provides a method for functional ultrasound imaging. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296933 | POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A powered air purifying respirator and method of operating the same. The powered air purifying respirator comprises a fluid moving device. The fluid moving device comprises an outlet, an airflow sensor retaining member located proximate to the outlet, and an airflow sensor engaged with the airflow sensor retaining member. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296934 | Combination Respirator-Facemask Device - A breathing device related to the field of personal protective equipment and wearable technology that can be cleaned and sterilized so that it can be used repeatedly is disclosed herein. The device is configured to surround the mouth and nose of the user, and in some embodiments, it surrounds the eyes. The perimeter of the device can be comprised of a stretchable material that conforms to the contours of the user's face so that it provides an adequate seal, and in doing so, ensures that all or most of the air flowing through the device occurs through its air filtering regions. The filtering region is configured so that filtering material can be mounted to the device and replaced when needed. This filtering region is also configured so that a negative pressure seal test can be performed. Various embodiments of the device exist that enhance its capabilities from its most basic form. For example, in some embodiments, wearable technology is mounted to the device, is connected to the device, or is embedded within the device. This technology can include, but it not limited to sensors, microprocessors, cables, wires, actuators, soft robotic or soft machine materials, energy supply systems, and smart materials. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296935 | G TOLERANCE IMPROVEMENT DEVICE, G TOLERANCE IMPROVEMENT MASK AND G TOLERANCE IMPROVEMENT METHOD - An aspect of the present disclosure is a G-tolerance improving device including a valve control unit configured to control an operation of a main system valve configured to control pressure of oxygen to be supplied to a user who is breathing with positive pressure applied to his or her airway, the oxygen from a main supply source configured to supply the oxygen to the user, and an operation of an auxiliary system valve configured to control pressure of an auxiliary gas to be supplied to the user, the auxiliary gas from an auxiliary supply source configured to supply, to the user, the auxiliary gas including highly concentrated oxygen that is oxygen at a higher concentration than the oxygen supplied from the main supply source, in which, when a breathing state of the user changes from an exhalation phase to an inhalation phase, the valve control unit controls an operation of the main system valve and the auxiliary system valve such that the auxiliary gas is supplied to the user for a predetermined time that is shorter than a time of the inhalation phase. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296936 | MASK FRAME AND MASK - A mask frame for use in combination with a replaceable mask main body, includes: a frame main body that covers at least a part of an end portion of the mask main body; an attachment portion that is attached to a head of a user to hold the frame main body at a specific position with respect to the head; and a cover that is disposed at a specific position with respect to the frame main body to cover at least a part of the mask main body. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296937 | ELECTRONIC MASK WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE - An electronic mask with negative pressure includes a mask body, the mask body is provided with a negative pressure cavity, the negative pressure cavity covers mouth and nose, and at least one fan for forming negative pressure in the negative pressure cavity is provided, the power plug of the fan is connected to a control circuit, a first filter device is set to cover the fan; when the fan starts, the air is filtered and evacuated to outside. During the exhaust process, the water vapor in the negative pressure cavity is also discharged, which can effectively reduce the humidity in the negative pressure cavity to ease dyspnea of patients with respiratory diseases and will not increase the burden of breathing. The negative pressure design makes the air exhaled by the human body must be filtered before being discharged without leaking through the gaps of the mask. If the patient wears the mask, it can effectively prevent the spread of viruses or bacteria. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296938 | OXYGEN MASK INFANT ADAPTER - An infant mask adapter for an emergency oxygen mask system may comprise a body extending between a base end and a face end, the body defining a cavity therewithin and open through the face end and the base end, a coupling portion proximate the base end, a shoulder portion between the coupling portion and the face end, and a bell mouth portion extending from the shoulder portion to the face end. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296939 | Head Covering Device Providing Filtered Intake and Exhaust Air - A device for filtering air for a user comprising a rigid component comprising a transparent face shield that provides a space for air between an inside surface of the face shield and the user's face, an intake port, through which air enters the device, an exhaust port, through which air exits the device, a fabric component affixed to the rigid component that, combined with the rigid component, covers the user's head and seals around the user's neck, an intake filter that filters air passing through the intake port, an exhaust filter that filters air passing through the exhaust port, and an air mover held by the rigid component that moves air through the intake port and out the exhaust port. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296940 | Communications Enabled Respirator Assembly - A communications enabled respirator assembly for amplifying and transmitting vocalizations of a user includes a panel, which cup shaped, substantially rigid, and can filter particulates from air passing through the panel. A coupler engaged to the panel engages the panel to a head of a user. The panel is positioned over a nose and a mouth of the user, positioning the coupler to engage the head of the user to sealably engage the panel to a face of the user. The panel is positioned to filter particulates from air passing through the panel. A communications module engaged to the panel can perform one or more of amplifying and transmitting vocalizations of the user. The communications module thus enhances vocalizations of the user. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296941 | Firefighter Respirator Mask Device - The present invention relates to the field of firefighter facial masks. More specifically, the present invention relates to a firefighter respirator mask device that is preferably comprised of a body, a facial covering over an opening of an SCBA mask, a fastening mechanism and a filter. The body of the device preferably resembles an ovular shape, or any shape that sufficiently covers the hole left over the mouth of an SCBA mask when not attached to an oxygenated hose, normally present under hazardous conditions. The device is comprised of color-changing technology that allows the facial mask to turn colors in response to pathogenic exposure, indicating to the user that it is no longer sterile. In this manner, the device can be applied to any firefighter or industrial worker requiring the use of an SCBA without risk of possible pathogenic exposure when not attached to an oxygenated hose. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296942 | Aerial Firefighting Dump Gate System - A dump gate system for a fluid hopper in a firefighting aircraft. A gate sealably engages a gate opening in the hopper at a closed position. The gate is hingedly connected about the gate opening, and a drive shaft is supported within the hopper. A crank arm is fixed to the drive shaft and is further coupled to the gate by a connecting link. The crank arm and the connecting link define an over-center geometry while the gate is at the closed position, such that weight of the fluid on the gate induces torque on the drive shaft in a gate-closing direction. An electric motor is selectively coupled to rotate the drive shaft in a gate-opening direction to thereby enable control of the fluid flow from the hopper according to an angular position of the drive shaft. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296943 | NOZZLE WITH ADJUSTABLE SPRAY - In embodiments, an adjustable nozzle includes a nozzle body having an inlet section with an inlet opening, an outlet section with an outlet opening, and a fluid flow path extending from the inlet opening to the outlet opening; an adjustable spray restrictor segment located in the outlet section; and an actuator that displaces the adjustable spray restrictor segment toward and away from a center of the fluid flow path, thereby varying an effective width of the outlet opening to vary a pattern of fluid flowing from the fluid flow path through the outlet opening. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296944 | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORAGE - Ceiling only dry sprinkler systems and methods for protection of a storage occupancy employing a mandatory fluid delivery delay period. The systems and methods provide for fire protection of stored commodities of forty-five feet or greater with a hydraulic design ranging from six to eighteen design sprinklers. The systems and methods employ an upright sprinkler having a nominal K-factor greater than 28. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296945 | NOZZLE AIMING DEVICE - An aiming assembly including a housing and a light source. The housing is configured to be coupled to a nozzle and includes at least one mounting feature configured to retain the housing in a desired position relative to the nozzle. The light source provided at least partially within the housing and configured to selectively generate a conical light beam, and generate a light image. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296946 | PUSH-TO-CONNECT-ROTATE-TO-RELEASE SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY AND FITTING - A sprinkler assembly includes a fire protection sprinkler and a push-to-connect-rotate-to-release (PCRR) fitting. The fire protection sprinkler has a body defining an inlet and an outlet, a deflector spaced from the outlet, the body having an outer encasing surface surrounding a first longitudinal axis, the outer encasing surface including a seal member disposed about the encasing surface and a helical surface between the deflector and the seal member. The PCRR fitting includes a tubular member with a first end, a second end, an exterior surface, and an inner surface defining an internal conduit extending along a second longitudinal axis, the body received in the internal conduit such that the first longitudinal axis is axially aligned with the second longitudinal axis, the inner surface including a sealing surface portion circumscribed about the second longitudinal axis. The gripper ring is disposed along the inner surface and in contact with the helical surface. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296947 | FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER AND FITTING ASSEMBLY - A sprinkler assembly includes a connection fitting and a fire protection sprinkler. The connection fitting includes a tubular member with a first insertion end and a second insertion end with an internal conduit extending between the first and second insertion end along a longitudinal axis, the tubular member including an exterior surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a sealing surface between the first and second insertion ends circumscribed about the longitudinal axis and including a gripping portion axially spaced from the sealing surface. The fire protection sprinkler has a body defining an inlet and an outlet, a deflector spaced from the outlet, the body having an outer encasing surface surrounding the longitudinal axis and including a leading portion and a trailing portion for insertion in the second insertion end with the leading portion received within the sealing surface before the trailing portion engages the gripping portion. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296948 | Institutional Sprinklers and Installation Assemblies - Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296949 | CARBON-BASED FILTERS FOR USE IN ELIMINATING PATHOGENS - The present invention relates to a carbon-based material for use in a piece of personal protective equipment and an air filtration system. The carbon-based material may function as a filter by providing a tortuous path for a pathogen to traverse. The carbon-based material may be used as a carbon-based heater that can reach a pathogen inactivation threshold temperature to enable heat inactivation of one or more pathogens. In embodiments where a piece of personal protective equipment includes a carbon-based heater, an insulating layer may be included to attenuate the temperature generated by the carbon-based heater from the face of a user. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296950 | DIGITAL STRENGTH TRAINING - An information related to the position of an actuator coupled to a cable which is coupled to a motor is received. A filter is used to provide an input to a motor controller coupled to the motor, to adjust torque on the motor such that a strength curve is implemented relative to the position of the actuator. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296951 | FITNESS DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A fitness device comprises a waist belt configured to fit around a user's waist and at least one resilient leg loop member. The resilient leg loop member has a proximal end movably anchored to the waist belt at a posterior position. The resilient leg loop member has an opposite distal end configured for coupling with one of the user's feet. The fitness device causes a predetermined resistance force to be generated against the user's movement when the user extends the leg loop member beyond its length at rest. In some embodiments, two resilient leg loop members are provided. Methods of using the exercise device are also described. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296952 | Exercise and Therapy Device - An exercise device | 2022-09-22 |
20220296953 | EXERCISE RACK - An exercise apparatus configurable in a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration is provided. The exercise apparatus includes: a horizontal upper support structure comprising a pair of vertical sleeves at opposing ends of the upper support structure; first and second inserts receivable in a corresponding one of the vertical sleeves; and first and second leg assemblies coupled to a corresponding one of the first and second inserts. A bottom contact surface of each of the first and second inserts angles upwardly laterally outward, and wherein a top contact surface of each of the first and second leg assemblies is level, whereby when the exercise apparatus is in the expanded position respective top contact surfaces of the first and second leg assemblies abut corresponding bottom contact surfaces of the first and second inserts, whereby the first and second leg assemblies splay laterally outward. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296954 | FREE WEIGHT HARNESS SYSTEM - A support assembly and exercise system provides safe and unconstrained movement of free weights within a movement zone encompassing normal travel of the free weights during exercise. The system allows safe user engagement and disengagement with the free weights while continually tethered against uncontrolled and possibly harmful movement. The support assembly is defined by a generally free-standing frame with rigid uprights for supporting takeoff and landing zones for the free weights, as well as tether attachments for movably supporting the free weights through the movement zone. A support member has a pivotal attachment to the upright frame for suspending the free weights against an uncontrolled release or fall. Launch and landing platforms attach to the upright frame for ideal positioning of the free weights prior to and following a usage session (workout). | 2022-09-22 |
20220296955 | Multi-Position Strength Bar - A lifting apparatus having a bar with a shoulder bar supportable on a lifter's shoulders and a weight sleeve configured to receive at least one weight. The lifting apparatus includes an adapter that allows adjustment of the distal member to one of a plurality of different positions relative to a longitudinal axis of the shoulder bar. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296956 | MODULAR EXERCISE SYSTEM - A system for constructing exercise devices comprises a support frame, a first stanchion, a second stanchion, a knee-pad attachment, a thigh-pad attachment, a roller-pad attachment, and a multi-purpose bar. The system can be assembled in different configurations to allow a user to perform different exercises such as back hyperextensions, sissy squats, Nordic curls, sit ups, and hip thrusters. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296957 | Wearable Resistance Apparatus - A wearable resistance apparatus includes a waist band and a pair of leg resistance assemblies. Each leg resistance assembly includes a leg anchor, a foot anchor and at least one resistance band. The resistance bands preferably attach between a waist area and a foot area of a wearer and each extend down a rear of the wearer's legs. When the resistance bands are moved into a resistant position, tension is created in lower body muscles of the wearer, such as gluteal muscles, hamstring muscles and/or calf muscles. The wearable resistance apparatus provides exercise to the wearer during everyday activities and also provides enhanced exercise when performing activities such as walking, cycling, jogging and running. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296958 | EXERCISE BOARD - A system including a board having plurality of generally flat panels rotatably coupled together. The board is movable between an extended position wherein the panels are generally co-planar and together form a generally continuous board surface, and a collapsed position wherein the panels are arranged parallel to each other but are not co-planar. At least one of the panels includes a plurality of openings, wherein each opening is configured to removably receive a handle therein. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296959 | ELLIPTICAL TRAINER WITH INCLINE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - An elliptical trainer with incline adjustment mechanism includes a frame, a link assembly, a pedal assembly and an adjustment mechanism. The frame has a base member and a supporting member. The supporting member defines an inner space. The link assembly has two swinging arms. The pedal unit has two pedal arms. The adjusting mechanism has a shaft, a sleeve member, two coupling members, and two links corresponding to the coupling members. When the sleeve member moves along the shaft, the coupling members and the links are driven by the sleeve member, such that the pedal arms are driven to move relative to the base member. The shaft is disposed in the inner space, preventing the shaft from protruding outward. The coupling members are pivotally connected to the supporting member to evenly distribute the weight of the coupling members and the links. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296960 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TARGETED NEUROLOGICAL THERAPY USING BRAINWAVE ENTRAINMENT WITH PASSIVE TREATMENT - A system and method for targeted neurological treatment using brainwave entrainment therapy with passive treatment that allows for targeted treatment of particular areas of the brain, particular neurological functions, particular neurological states, and combinations of areas, functions, and states. The system and method receive gait parameters for an individual and compare those against a database of historical gait data to determine if an onset neurodegenerative condition is present, and applies a brainwave entrainment therapy responsive to the determination of the condition. The system and method receive a neurological assessment identifying areas of the brain or neurological functions to be treated, select one or more treatment modalities and frequencies, select a treatment regimen, and apply brainwave entrainment using a treatment regimen while the subject engages in dual-task activities selected to stimulate the areas of the brain, neurological functions, or neurological states to be treated, enhanced, or altered. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296961 | VARIABLE - RESISTANCE EXERCISE MACHINE WITH NETWORK COMMUNICATION FOR SMART DEVICE CONTROL AND BRAINWAVE ENTRAINMENT - A variable-resistance exercise machine with network communication for smart device control and brainwave entrainment, comprising an exercise machine with a plurality of moving surfaces, that each provide an independent degree of resistance to movement, a sensor that detects movement and provides output to a controller, a brainwave entrainment manager that selects a brainwave entrainment frequency based on the sensor output, and a controller that receives an input from a user device, changes the operation of the plurality of moving surfaces based on the input, and sends the brainwave entrainment frequency to the user device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296962 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWER EXPENDITURE AND TECHNIQUE DETERMINATION DURING BIPEDAL MOTION - Training at the proper level of effort is important for athletes whose objective is to achieve the best results in the least time. In running, for example, pace is often monitored. However, pace alone does not reveal specific issues with regard to running form, efficiency, or technique, much less inform how training should be modified to improve performance or fitness. A sensing system and wearable sensor platform described herein provide real-time feedback to a user/wearer of his power expenditure during an activity. In one example, the system includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for acquiring multi-axis motion data at a first sampling rate, and an orientation sensor to acquire orientation data at a second sampling rate that is varied based on the multi-axis motion data. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296963 | FORM FEEDBACK - Detecting quality of use of an exercise machine includes detecting a path of an actuator over time during use of the exercise machine. It further includes characterize the path including generating at least one parameter associated with the path. It further includes comparing the at least one parameter associated with the detected path to a canonical parameter. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296964 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED EVALUATION AND UPDATING OF GOLF SCORE INDICES - Electronic content, including that obtained via software applications executing on client devices, pertaining to golfers' handicap indices and scoring is automatically obtained by golf clubs and other courses. Such player data can be electronically monitored and analyzed in real-time in accordance with expected score qualities and guidelines in the sport. In particular, one or more algorithms may be routinely executed to look for various data point indicators which may mean a player is manipulating his or her handicap index. The systems and methods can objectively generate an overall score for every participating player, based at least in part on deduction of points for data determined abnormal based on expected qualities. Should a player's overall score reach a predetermined flagging level, the systems and methods automatically adjust the player's handicap to promote fair play. Machine learning schema can assist in tasks such as scoring analyses and automated handicap adjustments. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296965 | TEAM MANAGEMENT AND COGNITIVE REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system that providing an interactive means for one or more team members to learn about and better-react to opponents in upcoming games is provided. The system operates by repeatedly running drill sessions having a dynamic difficulty, where the difficulty is automatically set, based on the success of the player performing the drill session, and other characteristic about the player. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296966 | Cross-Platform and Connected Digital Fitness System - A system and method for tracking physical activity of a user performing exercise movements and providing feedback and recommendations relating to performing the exercise movements is disclosed. The method includes receiving a stream of sensor data in association with a user performing an exercise movement over a period of time, processing the stream of sensor data, detecting, using a first classifier on the processed stream of sensor data, one or more poses of the user performing the exercise movement, determining, using a second classifier on the one or more detected poses, a classification of the exercise movement and one or more repetitions of the exercise movement, determining, using a third classifier on the one or more detected poses and the one or more repetitions of the exercise movement, feedback including a score for the one or more repetitions, the score indicating an adherence to predefined conditions for correctly performing the exercise movement, and presenting the feedback in real-time in association with the user performing the exercise movement. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296967 | SMARTER USER HANDLES FOR EXERCISE MACHINE - In response to physical connection of an exercise accessory with a portion of an exercise machine, an identifier of the portion of the exercise machine is received. A signal including the identifier of the portion of the exercise machine is transmitted. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296968 | BASKETBALL WITH COMPONENT HOLDER - Disclosed herein is a ball having a component holder for securely retaining one or more electronic components, such as a sensor and/or battery, within the ball. The holder is secured to the interior of the ball and contains the one or more components. A cap is used to secure the components within the holder. In some embodiments, a section of air or foam separates the cap from the components. The addition of a section of air or foam between the cap and the components may improve the acoustic quality or rebound performance of the ball at the holder location. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296969 | INFLATABLE BALL - An inflatable ball (such as a soccer ball) may have an outer shell comprising panels. The panels may include at least one surface texture. At least a subset of the panels may include indentations in addition to the surface texture. The indentations may include a shape which is different from a shape of the surface texture. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296970 | Adjustable Golf Club - A golf club or part thereof may include a ball-strike head | 2022-09-22 |
20220296971 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296972 | GOLF CLUB HEADS - Disclosed golf club heads include a body defining an interior cavity, a striking surface, a sole, a crown, and a hosel, which is configured to provide improved aerodynamic and inertia generating properties of the golf club head. Certain embodiments include an inertia generator positioned in the sole between an area proximate the club head's center of gravity and a position toeward of the center of gravity at the rear of the golf club head. Some embodiments include fixed or removable mass elements, weights or weight assemblies positioned in the sole, including, in some instances, within or adjacent to the inertia generator. In particular embodiments, one or more weight assemblies are movably retained within a weight channel defining a path along the sole. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296973 | BEACH TENNIS RACQUET WITH HITTING SURFACE TO SIMULATE TENNIS STRINGS - A beach tennis racquet is disclosed having a handle and frame enclosing a striking element. The striking element is a composite comprising a core and a plurality of ultrathin carbon fiber layers that are fused into a solid surface of no more than two millimeters in thickness. The striking surface is centered in the frame of the racquet and inset from the frame in a manner similar to a tennis racquet. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296974 | HYBRID BASEBALL BAT AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS - Disclosed herein are various forms of hybrid baseball bats comprising a wood shell having a radial wall and an outer radial surface profile defining a baseball bat. The wood shell having a central core with a central surface thereon extending from a distal end of the bat. The central surface being profiled with a taper that in some embodiments extends entirely through to the proximal end. A fibrous construct is housed in the central core and infiltrated with an epoxy resin. In some forms, the fibrous construct is in the form of a sleeve. Disclosed are various manufacturing techniques for manufacturing hybrid baseball bats including a low pressure bladder method, a high pressure bladder method, and a centrifugal force method. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296975 | HOCKEY STICK OR OTHER SPORTING IMPLEMENT - A hockey stick or other sporting implement designed to enhance its use, performance and/or manufacturing, including, for example, by being lightweight, having improved strength, flex, stiffness, impact resistance and/or other properties, reducing scrap waste during its construction, and/or enhancing other aspects of the hockey stick or other sporting implement. For instance, in some embodiments, the hockey stick or other sporting implement may include a structure that is open, such as by being latticed (e.g., trussed), and/or made by additive manufacturing, selective material positioning, etc. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296976 | Antimicrobial Basketball Net - A basketball net includes a multi-layer cord including each of an outer layer formed of a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber and an inner layer including a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber. The outer layer is woven from a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn to form a wall that defines a central opening, and at least one cord is located within the central opening, the at least one cord formed by a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The at least one cord includes a plurality of cords including a first cord formed by the second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and a second cord including a third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The plurality of cords includes: the first cord; the second cord including the third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and at least one monofiber yarn; and a third cord formed by a plurality of monofiber yarns. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296977 | CORNHOLE BOARD WITH LOAD-DISTRIBUTION INTERSECTING BRACES - A frame, two support legs extending downward from a first end portion of the frame, a top panel supported by the frame and including an opening through which toss bags can be received, and an intersecting bracing system adjacent a bottom surface of the top panel. The intersecting bracing system is configured to prevent flexing and bowing of the top panel when the top panel is impacted with the tossed bags during game play and also to absorb and distribute the impact forces of the tossed bags striking the top panel during game play. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296978 | Hitting and Pitching Training Device - A hitting and pitching training device is provided. The hitting and pitching training device includes a base stand. A vertical shaft extends upward from the base stand. A first horizontal bar extends laterally outward from the vertical shaft. A second horizontal bar extends laterally outward from the vertical shaft. The first horizontal bar is positioned at a greater vertical elevation than the second horizontal bar. The first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar can be vertically adjusted along the length of the vertical shaft. The first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar are rotatable around the vertical shaft. The first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar define a strike zone in between. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296979 | SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING PEDAL ASSIST BIKE INTO A SMART TRAINER AND A BATTERY CHARGER - This present invention relates to an E-bike built for daily commuting with a special software allowing the E-bike to be converted into a high-end smart trainer using the regenerative brake torque as a resistance in order to work out and recharge the battery. The software/application allows to control the resistance in real time and read all the data in order to create a custom workout routine while charging the battery. The E-bike can be connected to third party virtual cycling software through the ANT+ protocol to maximize the potential. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296980 | Exercise Machine Storage System - An exercise machine storage system for safely storing various objects of an exerciser while the exerciser is performing exercise moves on an exercise machine. The exercise machine storage system generally includes an exercise machine including at least one rail, a carriage, and a pair of end platforms positioned at or near the respective ends of the exercise machine. The carriage is movable along a portion of the at least one rail. A pair of storage receptacles is connected to the exercise machine at or near its respective ends, such as underneath the end platforms. An exerciser may safely secure various objects within one or both of the storage receptacles while performing various exercise moves, with the objects being close enough to the exerciser such that the exerciser may hear any sounds, see any illumination, and/or feel any vibrations emitted by such objects while exercising. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296981 | Structure for Netted Yard Games - A system includes horizontal elements, vertical elements, and a flexible partition. The horizontal elements form a multi-sided play area bounded by the horizontal elements. The vertical elements extend perpendicularly upward from ends of the horizontal elements. The flexible partition is coupled to the vertical elements to bound a perimeter of the multi-sided play area by forming panels extending between the vertical elements. Each panel has a height corresponding to a height of the vertical elements and a length corresponding to a length of the horizontal elements. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296982 | A TURNING DEVICE FOR A BALL LAUNCHER - A ball launcher turning device external to the ball launcher comprises a base, a platform movably connected to said base and externally securable to the ball launcher, and a turning mechanism housed within the turning device that is configured to cause the platform and the ball launcher to undergo angular displacement relative to the base, in response to a force transmitted to the turning mechanism by a controlled force generator, to facilitate propulsion of balls ejected from the ball launcher in varying directions. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296983 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE INTELLIGENT SPORTS SYSTEM - An approach for providing real-time feedback during a sports activity (e.g., golf play) based, at least in part, on analysis of sensor information, is disclosed. The approach involves receiving sensor data associated with one or more sensors arranged to track playing technique information of a player engaged in a sports activity. The approach also involves processing the sensor data in real-time to determine the playing technique information. The approach further involves retrieving baseline information for the player. The approach also involves comparing the playing technique information with the baseline information. The approach further involves generating, in real-time with the engagement of the sports activity, an instructional message to modify playing technique of the player based on the comparison. The approach also involves initiating presentation, during the sports activity, of the instructional message to a user interface of a device accessible by the player. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296984 | Protective Equipment - The present application provides a protective apparatus that includes a left and a right generally arched shaped portion with a foam padding system. The foam padding system comprising an adjustable channel that accommodates a shape of a shoulder, the foam padding system including a shoulder pad removably attached to an upper end of at least one of the generally arched shaped portions, and a pair of adjustable body pads removably attached to beneath the shoulder pad in a variable configuration that creates the adjustable channel. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296985 | Portable Snowboard - A portable snowboard with detachable parts includes a first planar section with a first member of an interconnecting joint, and a second planar section with a second member of the interconnecting joint. The first member of the interconnecting joint is detachably fastened to the second member of the interconnecting joint to engage the first planar section with the second planar section to form the portable snowboard. An anti-folding member, detachably attached between the first planar section and the second planar section, is coplanar in construction with the first planar section and the second planar section to prevent a relative folding between the first planar section and the second planar section. Multiple communication accessories are positioned on predefined sections of the first planar section and the second planar section for recording and transmitting information regarding a snowboarding session using the portable snowboard to a base station and/or a user device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296986 | LEAN STEERING SPATIAL MECHANISM FOR A RIDING DEVICE - The invention comprises a truck and riding devices with a lean steering spatial mechanism comprised of rigid bodies and a single compliant body connected by joints forming a closed kinematic chain wherein the compliant body provides compression, tension, and torsional return spring forces for multi-axial functionality within the constraints of the lean steering spatial mechanism, allowing for the combined functionality of deep deck lean, improved lean steering control over a wider range of speed, improved speed stability, and full load bearing suspension. The invention has additional degrees of freedom and additional primary motions of floating and suspension. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296987 | ROTATING WHEEL AND BALANCE SCOOTER - A rotating wheel and a balance scooter are provided. The rotating wheel includes a motor and an acoustic unit. The motor includes a stator, a rotor sleeved on a periphery of the stator and rotatable relative to the stator, and a motor shaft passing through the stator and defining a motor hole penetrating through the motor shaft. The motor hole is configured to receive a power wire and an audio wire. The acoustic unit is arranged on the motor shaft and electrically connected to the power wire and the audio wire. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296988 | CARD GAME - The invention provides an apparatus and method of playing a card game. The apparatus comprises at least one type of card, the card comprising an identification symbol that identifies the card, a resource cost symbol that indicates the resource cost for playing the card, a resource gain symbol that indicates the resource gain from playing the card, and an action symbol that indicate an event arising from playing the card. A player plays a card to accumulate resource equivalent to resource gain symbol of that card, and then may play card(s) having a resource cost symbol, the card having a resource cost less or equal to the accumulated resource. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296989 | AMUSEMENT GAME - This disclosure is directed to an amusement game and methods for playing the game. The amusement game includes a programmable game device configured to operate under a predetermined set of parameters, which may appear to the players to be random. Players then engage the programmable game device with a plurality of game pieces while moving game markers along a game path from start to finish. The amusement game may be played using one or more game sets, for example a physical board game set and a pair of digital games may be played simultaneously using the Internet. The game sets, including the programmable game devices, are in digital communication with each other so players in different locations can play a single game together. The amusement game includes processors and memory to store and communicate game data between physical game sets and digital games, such as played on mobile electronic devices. The programmable game device may be configured in a variety of forms, including animate and inanimate objects, both real and imagined. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296990 | BOARD GAME AND SYSTEM FOR CARBON NEUTRALITY EDUCATION - Proposed is a board game system for carbon neutrality education including: a game display unit including a game board, general cards having carbon cards on which carbon emission quantities are indicated and environment cards on which carbon absorption quantities are indicated, disaster cards on which climate crisis disasters are indicated, convention cards on which rights to change greenhouse gas target amounts are indicated, earth money cards on which scores are indicated, and an indicator for indicating the level of global warming and carbon emission targets; and a game control unit for controlling the game display unit to display the general cards, the disaster cards, the convention cards, the earth money cards, or the indicator on the game board. | 2022-09-22 |