46th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150321019 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE HAVING REMOTE ACCESS - An electrical stimulation device configured to perform an electrical stimulation therapy on a patient includes a stimulation circuit, at least one electrode lead comprising one or more electrodes, a communication circuit and a controller. The controller is configured to execute a stimulation program received through the communication circuit. Electrical stimulation pulses are generated by the stimulation circuit and delivered to the at least one electrode lead in response to the execution of the stimulation program. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321020 | ENVIRONMENT AND USE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES - A data collection device ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321021 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS - The present invention provides both methods and devices for termination of arrhythmias, such as ventricular or atrial tachyarrhythmias. The device and method involves application of alternating current (AC) for clinically significant durations at selected therapeutic frequencies through the cardiac tissue to a subject experiencing arrhythmia. Methods are also provided to minimize or eliminate pain during defibrillation. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321022 | RELIABLE READINESS INDICATION FOR A WEARABLE DEFIBRILATOR - A portable medical device having a reliable readiness indicator. Embodiments provide a reliable readiness indicator with an active clasp that holds the garment in place. The clasp is enabled by the defibrillator when it is ready for use. If the clasp is not enabled the garment cannot be worn comfortably, and it becomes apparent to the patient that steps need to be taken to make the device ready for use. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321023 | LIGHT THERAPY PLATFORM SYSTEM - Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly including a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user, and the device is mounted to the user with a frame. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321024 | DOSIMETRICALLY CUSTOMIZABLE BRACHYTHERAPY CARRIERS AND METHODS THEREOF IN THE TREATMENT OF TUMORS - Brachytherapy radioisotope carrier systems and methodology for providing real-time customized brachytherapy treatment to subjects with tumors difficult to control using conventional radiation therapy techniques. The invention generally relates to devices, methods and kits for providing customized radionuclide treatments, to help cure, slow progression or regrowth, or ameliorate the symptoms associated with tumors. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321025 | APPARATUS FOR PARTICLE THERAPY VERIFICATION COMPRISING A COLLIMATOR WITH MULTIPLE OPENINGS - The disclosure is related to an apparatus and method for charged hadron therapy verification. The apparatus comprises a collimator comprising a plurality of collimator slabs of a given thickness, spaced apart so as to form an array of mutually slit-shaped openings, configured to be placed at a right angle to the beam line, so as to allow the passage of prompt gammas from the target, the collimator being defined at least by three geometrical parameters being the width and depth of the slit-shaped openings and a fill factor. The disclosure is also related to a method for charged hadron therapy verification with a multi-slit camera. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321026 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND FOCAL DEPTH CONTROL - Embodiments of devices, systems and methods for controlling the focal depth of energy in targeting tissue for performing various treatment and/or imaging procedures, such as cosmetic enhancement procedures. Ultrasound procedures can acoustically couple one or more spacers, offsets, standoffs, bladders, lenses, multiplexed arrays, transducer movement systems, and/or automated therapy deposition depth systems to mechanically modify a focal depth of an ultrasound transducer for treatment of tissue below tissue surface. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321027 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining the success of a proposed HIFU Treatment, of an ongoing HIFU Treatment, and/or of a completed HIFU Treatment. An energy density of a given HIFU Treatment may be used as a comparison factor between the given HIFU Treatment and other HIFU Treatments and as a predictor of the success of the given HIFU Treatment. One exemplary energy density is the amount of energy deposited in the treatment region divided by the volume of the treatment region. Another exemplary energy density is the amount of energy deposited in the treatment region divided by the pre-treatment mass of the treatment region. A method and apparatus is disclosed to detect the presence of focal hyperechoic features and non-focal hyperechoic features. A method and apparatus is disclosed to detect the presence of an acoustic obstruction. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321028 | Tablet Deodorant Device - A tablet deodorant device facilitates transport and storage of individual portions of deodorant while away from home. The device includes a tablet constructed of a deodorant material and a coating encasing the tablet. The coating has a melting point such that the coating is configured for melting upon being positioned in an armpit wherein the deodorant material is dispersed into the armpit. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321029 | Window Breaking Assembly - A window breaking assembly for breaking a vehicle window in an emergency such that a passenger in the vehicle is protected from broken glass includes a rod that has a first end and a second end. A pressure plate is coupled to the first end of the rod. A punch is operationally coupled to the pressure plate. The punch selectively generates a thrusting inertia. The punch is positionable against a vehicle window. The pressure plate is engaged by a user so the punch generates the thrusting inertia. The punch shatters the vehicle window. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321030 | PORTABLE AIR PURIFIER - Provided is a portable air purifier, which includes: a mask part; a first connecting hose having one end connected to the mask part; a second connection hose in which the first connection hose is installed, and at least part of which has an opening for introducing external air; an air purification module that purifies the introduced external air to a predetermined temperature condition and discharges the purified air to the first connecting hose; and a power supply unit configured to supply power to the heater. Since the air purification module for removing poisonous gases or biochemical pollutants through a catalytic reaction of a metal catalyst layer can be semi-permanently used, the conventional inconvenience of carrying an extra canister is removed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321031 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR MEDICAL ROOM - A safety support system is disclosed for use in medical care rooms with a track providing a track path between locations, and retractor and a flexible support line with the retractor movable along the track. The retractor allows the line to feed out of the retractor slowly but grabs the line when there is a falling condition of a user wearing a non-restraint support. In the event of a fall, the retractor grabs the line. The support has a closure on the user's front side being openable by a one-handed operation of the user within less than three seconds to facilitate ready removal of said non-restraint support. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321032 | CENTRIFUGAL BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A centrifugal brake assembly comprises at least one pawl, at least one biasing member, and a rotor. The at least one pawl includes a base from which a circular portion extends. The rotor includes at least one receiving portion having a notched portion configured and arranged to receive the circular portion. One of the at least one pawl and the rotor has a curved slotted portion, the at least one biasing member being seated within the curved slotted portion, and another of the at least one pawl and the rotor having a curved elongated protrusion extending in line with the curved slotted portion and the at least one biasing member. The at least one pawl is pivotable about the circular portion relative to the rotor, and the at least one pawl is configured and arranged to engage a stop member when the at least one pawl is in an engaged position. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321033 | AUTOMATED WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR DWELLINGS, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY - A fire retardant delivery system for use with a source of carrier for protection from wildfire is provided. The system includes a retardant tank for storing a fire retardant. The retardant tank is in fluid communication with the source of carrier. A metering valve is constructed and arranged to meter a flow of fire retardant injected into the carrier discharged from the source of carrier to maintain a predetermined proportion of fire retardant to carrier, thereby creating a fire retardant and carrier mixture. At least one distribution nozzle is configured to deliver the fire retardant and carrier mixture to a desired area. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321034 | FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS - A fixed fire extinguishing apparatus, comprising a housing ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321035 | PREACTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM OPERATION BOOSTER - A system includes a gas exhaust line, a valve coupling the gas exhaust line and a pipe, and a control unit generating a command to open and close the valve, the control unit opening the valve to vent gas from the pipe and closing the valve within a period of time. A method includes receiving a command at a valve to open in order to exhaust gas from a pipe of a sprinkler system through a line coupled to the valve, the command corresponding to a command to turn on a pump unit of the sprinkler system, determining that liquid provided at an output of the pump unit is present in the pipe, and receiving a command at the valve to close in order to prohibit a flow of the liquid through the line. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321036 | THERMAL EXPANSION ASSEMBLY FOR WATER MIST FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method are provided for maintaining a standby pressure in a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system includes at least on spray head and a drive source coupled to the at least one spray head by a supply line. The supply lines delivers extinguishing medium to the spray head. The drive source maintains a standby pressure of the extinguishing medium in the supply line when the system is inactive. A release line is coupled at a first end to the supply line. The release line includes a thermal expansion assembly. When the system is inactive and the standby pressure exceeds a first threshold, the thermal expansion assembly releases extinguishing medium from the system to reduce the standby pressure. When the system is active and the standby pressure exceeds the first threshold, the thermal expansion assembly does not release extinguishing medium from the system. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321037 | USE OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TO DESTROY BIOHAZARDS AND TO ENHANCE BIOGAS PRODUCTION - The invention relates to systems and methods for using the anaerobic digestion (AD) process, especially thermophilic anaerobic digestion (TAD), to destroy biohazard materials including prion-containing specified risk materials (SRM), viral, and/or bacterial pathogens, etc. The added advantage of the invention also includes using feedstocks that may contain such biohazard materials to achieve enhanced biogas production, in the form of improved biogas quality and quantity. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321038 | METHODS AND EQUIPMENT FOR HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF HIGHLY TOXIC SUBSTANCES, WASTE AND METAL POWDERS - A method of hydrothermal processing of highly toxic substances, wastes and metal powders, comprises a batch processing cycle of at least following steps i. to viii: i. preparing a batch of highly toxic waste, substances and metal powders for processing; ii. applying precision dozing to the batch to obtain a mixture of the batch with water and at least one additional reagent in preset proportions; iii. feeding the mixture into a reactor; iv. spraying the mixture inside the reactor with a mechanical spray nozzle; v. supplying an additional oxidizing agent inside the reactor; vi. adjusting a temperature inside the reactor to above 374.2° C.; vii. adjusting a pressure inside the reactor to above 21.8 MPa, thereby driving the water into supercritical condition and initiating a supercritical hydrothermal oxidation process; and viii. keeping the mixture in the reactor for a preset amount of time, and at the same time. The method further comprises removing a produced steam and hydrogen mixture from the reactor via a steam-gas unit and droplet separator into a wastewater condenser unit and a gas drainage pipe, and venting suspended solids through a bottom part of the reactor into a solids collector unit. The method then provides the steps of repeating the batch processing cycle after it has terminated; and monitoring and controlling the temperature and pressure inside the reactor via an Automatic Process Control System (APCS) during all steps. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321039 | Method and System of Measuring an Activity of a Person on a Flexible Mat of a Trampoline - A method of measuring an activity of a person/object on a flexible mat of a trampoline, comprising: determining a mat deformation signal based at least on measurements from a sensor arrangement comprising at least one sensor and defining a coordinate space for the mat; the or each sensor being configured to measure a value corresponding to a deformation of the mat as the person/object moves on the mat; wherein, the value measured by die or each sensor corresponds to a proximity of the person/object to the sensor; determining a bounce coordinate in the coordinate spate based at least on the mat deformation signal; and determining a bounce location of the person/object on the mat based at least on the bounce coordinate in the coordinate space. Also provided is a trampoline configured to indicate an activity of a person/object on the mat and an interactive apparatus that includes the trampoline. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321040 | Exercise device - The invention relates to the field of exercise equipment and specifically to outdoor fitness equipment. An exercise machine is in the form of a stationary rigid metal construction which is unable to be disassembled and which includes a support frame ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321041 | EXERCISE BALL WITH AXLE - In one aspect of various exemplary embodiments, an exercise device comprising: an axial structure defining an axis of rotation; a user support structure rotatably coupled to the axial structure; and a ball member supported by the axial structure and disposed with radial symmetry corresponding points along the axis of rotation. Thus, the ball member may be substantially spherical in shape, elliptical, oblong, etc. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321042 | RANGE OF MOTION FLEXIBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A stretching device comprises a shoulder or body harness with an adjustable central hold arranged around the upper body connected with an adjustable extension strap configured to engage a foot at a distal end. The extension strap is slidably connected to the central strap to move along the length of the central strap. The wearable device and method of using the device provides a comfortable tension and facilitates hands free stretching in the supine position, for improving duration of the stretching and range of motion. The device straps may be quickly disassembled with a strap independently used, or in a combination rearranged for connection by interlocking the central strap with either a shoulder strap or the extension strap, for upper body and shoulder stretching. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321043 | COMPACT PORTABLE LEG EXERCISE MACHINE - A compact portable leg exercise apparatus includes a top platform, a base member, a resilient member and a frame assembly interposed between the top platform and base member. The apparatus is sized to receive a foot onto the top platform to move the top platform relative to the base member and against a force provided by the resilient member as the apparatus is moved to the collapsed position. The apparatus is sized to fit in carryon luggage, handbag, backpack or be hand-carried, allowing for its use anywhere. The frame assembly aligns the top platform and base member and inhibits twisting motion of the top platform relative to the base member, thereby constraining the motion of travel for the apparatus. The frame assembly can include a plurality of hinged leaf pairs shaped to inhibit generation of noise by the frame assembly as it moves to the collapsed configuration during use of the exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus is light weight, small, quiet and stable, allowing for it use at home, the office, in public, in the airplane, or even within a vehicle. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321044 | ROTATABLE WEIGHT TREE - The present embodiments are directed to a rack adapted to support a plurality of weighted plates. Such a rack is commonly known as a “weight tree” or “plate tree” due to the extensions that branch out from the center of the rack. The embodiments described herein may feature extensions that rotate about a central vertical axis so that weight plates stored on the weight tree are easily accessible to a user. In further embodiments, the weight tree may be assembled/disassembled so that individual components of the weight tree may be elsewhere employed, such as on another weight tree or on lifting equipment (e.g., a Smith machine, bench press, squat rack, etc.) adapted to receive such components. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321045 | BENCH FOR PERFORMING HIP EXTENSIONS WITH A BAR - The invention relates to a bench, which is designed for performing hip extensions in such a way as to prevent damage to the back of the user, and can be adapted to different sizes. To this end, the bench consists of an H-shaped frame having a middle beam ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321046 | FOAM MAT WITH DIFFERENTLY COLORED BORDER - A foam mat with a differently colored border includes an upper layer and a lower layer overlaid with the upper layer. The upper and lower layers are made of foaming materials of different colors, and each peripheral side of the foam mat is processed into an inclined edge where the lower layer extends further outward than the upper layer. The inclined edges show differently colored layers which are both easily identifiable and esthetically pleasing. The inclined edge at each peripheral side of the foam mat also provides a slope which reduces the chance of a user's feet hitting the foam mat by accident when the user is stepping on the foam mat. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321047 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A GROUNDED COVERING THAT IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH A NATURAL EARTH GROUND - Systems and methods for a grounded covering that is in direct contact with a natural earth ground are provided. In some embodiments, a mat is provided, the mat comprising: a first material forming a substantially planar form; and at least one conductive material integrated into the first material in a manner in which the at least one conductive material conducts electricity from a first side of the first material to a second side of the first material, and in which the at least one conductive material is visible to a user and arranged to contact one or more exposed body parts of a user while the user is performing yoga poses on the first material. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321048 | Rope Machine - The present disclosure provides a rope-type conditioning/exercise apparatus that provides movements and resistance similar to prior devices requiring significantly longer ropes by providing ropes that are connected to sliders on sliding tubes, wherein the resistance to upward and downward movement of the sliders can be adjusted as desired by a user to create. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321049 | Chair-Based Workout Apparatus and Methods - A workout system is provided that includes a piece of furniture having at least a backrest and a seat. A chair workout machine is provided coupled to the piece of furniture. The chair workout machine includes a support frame coupled to at least one structure of the piece of furniture. At least one rotatable arm is rotatably attached to the support frame. One or more resistance elements are coupled to the at least one rotatable arm, where the resistance elements arranged to provide resistance to movement by at least one body part of a user. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321050 | FACIAL MUSCLE TRAINER - A facial muscle trainer for training the facial muscles of a person, having a C-shaped clamp with two legs, which are joined by a joint piece, as well as two bite surfaces being arranged at the ends of the legs, characterized in that the facial muscle trainer has at least one rib at at least one of the two legs running along the longitudinal direction of the leg, increasing the stiffness of the leg. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321051 | Stability Platform - An improved exercise device comprises a rigid platform and a plurality of flexible elements attached to the bottom side of the platform in such a way as to render the platform able to move freely in the lateral direction, while not able to tilt. The platform is of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person, as well as the weight of any exercise implements the person may be using. The exercise device thus enables the user to exercise on a slightly unstable surface, which is beneficial to the user's stabilizer muscles and sense of balance. Since the exercise device provides only a mildly unstable surface, it is safe to use as a physical therapy aid for seniors or people recovering from injuries or surgery. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321052 | SEGMENTED BALL WITH LIGHTED ELEMENTS - Embodiments of the instant invention include lighted bounceable toys for play and amusement. Such toys or structures can be made in an infinite number of graceful and useful configurations. Exemplary bounceable ball toys include a light assembly having a power source and a plurality of light emitting elements, and a spherical skeletal structure having a plurality of segments. The spherical skeletal structure defines an open interior cavity, and at least some segments of the skeletal structure include a channel opening that faces toward the interior cavity. Light emitting elements transmit light to the channel openings. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321053 | HEAT TREATED GOLF CLUB - A heat treated golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head wherein the striking face portion and the body portion are heat treated differently to achieve different hardness, strength, and Young's modulus (E) at the two portions to improve the performance of the golf club head. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321054 | GOLF CLUB WITH MULTI-COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION - A golf club head with multi-component construction. The golf club head includes heel and toe portions that generally provide ground contacting surfaces and a raised central region. A portion of a club head wall is spaced away from a second portion of the club head wall by a less than about 2 cm. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321055 | METAL WOOD CLUB - A weight system configured to adjust the location of the center of gravity of a golf club head comprising an adjustable weight comprising an aperture dimensioned to receive a fastener, a threaded bore formed in said sole and configured to receive a fastener, and a fastener configured to pass through the aperture of the adjustable weight and engage the threaded bore, wherein rotation of said fastener in a first direction locks said adjustable weight into a locked position, preventing said adjustable weight from rotating relative to said body, and wherein rotation of said fastener in a second direction, opposite said first direction, unlocks said adjustable weight into an unlocked position and allows said adjustable weight to rotate about said fastener, and wherein said adjustable weight can be unlocked and rotated without completely removing said fastener from said threaded bore. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321056 | GOLF CLUBS WITH ADJUSTABLE LOFT AND LIE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUBS WITH ADJUSTABLE LOFT AND LIE - Embodiments of golf clubs with adjustable loft and lie and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with adjustable loft and lie are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321057 | GOLF TEE - Disclosed is a golf tee. The golf tee comprises a tee body having a head portion and a base portion longitudinally extending from the head portion and a ball-supporting section, provided on an upper surface of the head portion, including at least three supporting bumps located on a periphery of the upper surface of the head portion, wherein a spacing distance is formed between the adjacent two supporting bumps on a peripheral line of the periphery of the upper surface of the head portion so that a plurality of spacing distances are formed, and there is only one of the spacing distance being greater than the other spacing distances which are substantially equivalent with each other, thereby the flight distance of the golf ball will not be reduced and the accuracy of impacting the golf ball are increased. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321058 | Utility club - The Utility Club is a new invention for golfer with back problems, which includes an existing reach cane. Instead of suction cup at the end of the cane, there is a retainer cup, with an adjustable pin to hold the golf ball in place when put in the ground, the retainer cup opens when the trigger handle is squeezed; there are two teeth at the front of the cup to hold a golf tee when closed; the hold at the top of the cup is for the golf ball to be placed in the cup; when ready to insert into the ground the ball and tee will stay in place when the tee is being inserted into the ground, opening the cup the ball will be on top of the tee which is in the ground. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321059 | AUTOMATED BALL-THROWING APPARATUS - A ball-throwing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receptacle for holding at least one ball-shaped projectile, the receptacle having an opening. A feeder is also included in the apparatus, the feeder having a track associated with the opening in the receptacle. The track has a first section positioned adjacent the opening and a second section spaced apart from the first section. The apparatus also includes a holder for holding the at least one ball-shaped projectile in a stationary position, and a launching assembly for launching the at least one projectile in a direction extending away from the ball-throwing apparatus. The ball-throwing apparatus may be sized so that a variety of different pets are able to drop the at least one ball-shaped projectile into the receptacle. Methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321060 | Outdoor Toss Game - A recreational toss golf game involving one to four members and a scoring method similar to the game of golf. A start flag and a target flag indicate the starting and ending positions of each round, with players tossing a large diameter ball from the starting flag towards the target flag. The player's ball that comes closest to the target flag scores the lowest for each round, and the player with the lowest combined score after all rounds is declared the winner. The game setup is modular and may be engaged in over different terrains or distances, depending on player preference and skill level. A full game may comprise any number of rounds up to eighteen, similar to a full round of golf. The game provides players with the joys of golf without requiring each player to invest time and money developing golf specific skills or paying for specialized equipment. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321061 | MULTI-SPORT INFLATABLE CAGE/STRUCTURE - The disclosure generally relates to a system for providing a structure for multi-sport practice and/or training activities. The system can include one or more modules comprising a series of inflatable sections and one or more netting panels releasably coupled to the sections of the one or more inflatable modules. Upon inflation of the inflatable sections, the one or more modules can be erected into a substantially self-supporting structure, which can define an interior practice space configured for performing selected sports practice and/or other training activities therein. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321062 | STRIKE ZONE DETECTION DEVICE - The present invention provides a sports training device having at least two stanchions, wherein the stanchions are spaced a horizontal distance apart from each other and wherein the stanchions telescope vertically and are portable; a plurality of horizontal dividers, wherein the plurality of horizontal dividers span between the at least two stanchions; and a plurality of vertical dividers, wherein the plurality of vertical dividers depend from at least one of the plurality of horizontal dividers and wherein the plurality of horizontal dividers and the plurality of vertical dividers overlap to define a plurality of zones. Also provided is an embodiment in which lasers are used as the horizontal and vertical dividers. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321063 | PITCHING TARGET DEVICE - A pitching target device having a frame that includes a base, a vertical support member connected to the base, and a horizontal support member connected to the vertical support member. Pivotally connected to each end of the horizontal support member are a pair of arm members. The arm members include a first section pivotally connected to a second section with target plates attached to the outer ends of each section | 2015-11-12 |
20150321064 | FOOTBALL TRAINING DEVICE - A football training device for teaching a user the proper throwing mechanics to obtain optimal football ball release timing, as well as the correct takeaway motion of a quarterback or any other person, wherein the present invention assists, and when necessary corrects, the user in taking a football from an unloaded football position to a loaded football position. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321065 | TRAINING AID AND TRAINING METHOD - A golf training aid and golf training method are provided. The golf training aid includes a body portion, including a support, a first housing, and a second housing, a base portion, and an elevated target. The golf training method includes providing a golf training aid including a body portion including a first housing and a second housing, a base portion, and an elevated target, positioning a rocker arm between extendable sections of two upright posts attached to the first housing and two upright posts attached to the second housing, sliding and rotating the rocker arm positioned between the extendable sections to provide a rocker arm orientation, positioning caps over the two upright posts attached to the first housing and the two upright posts attached to the second housing, attaching the elevated target to the rocker arm, and hitting golf balls at the elevated target. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321066 | Golf Training Device - A golf training device comprising a body having a cylinder section including a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The cylinder section defines an interior portion extending from the first end to the second end. A flange section is coupled to the cylinder section proximate the second end. An edge is formed on a perimeter of the disc. A receiver is formed in the interior portion proximate the first end of the cylinder section. The receiver is configured to receive an end of a golf club grip. The interior portion is configured to contact the golf club grip in a fixed position. The edge portion configured to contact a forearm such that the forearm and a centerline of the golf club form an alignment angle. The alignment angle orients the golfers hands, wrist and forearms with a centerline of a golf club shaft. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321067 | Exercise Method - The disclosure shows an exercise method including the steps of identifying a first selected body portion to exercise on a first day, commencing a primary exercise on the selected body portion, the exercise requiring activity performed by muscle groups within the selected body portion. The disclosure also shows the step of terminating the exercise on the selected body portion after a preselected exercise duration has passed followed by the step of resting the selected body portion for a preselected rest time. The disclosure depicts the steps of beginning a secondary exercise on the preselected body part at a conclusion of the preselected rest time, and continuing the exercise until the preselected exercise duration has passed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321068 | Diminishable and Distensible Ball Net Bag Structure - A diminishable and distensible ball net bag structure includes a net bag bottom portion, a net bag mouth rim portion, a net bag peripheral side which adjoin the net bag bottom portion and the net bag mouth rim portion, and at least four resilient elements spaced apart and disposed at four portions or at the four portions and junctions of every two adjacent said portions of the net bag peripheral side, respectively. Hence a ball net bag for holding balls is formed. In case of few balls, the resilient elements contract while keeping the balls close to a mouth of the ball net bag. In case of plenty balls, the resilient elements not only stretch and thus distend the ball net bag but also keep the balls close to the mouth to ensure easy access thereto even when the balls are removed from the ball net bag one by one. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321069 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A HOCKEY NET TO AN ICE SURFACE - An anchor is installed in an ice surface for securing a hockey net. The anchor device comprises a plate having two different-sized spikes and a protrusion and a rubber peg. A larger diameter end of the hockey net poles is inserted onto the rubber peg and the hockey net is secured to ice but is able to be bent or dislodged when force from impact is applied. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321070 | Exercise Cell, Ketosis/Weight Loss Inducing Exercise Machine (KWIEM), Ketosis Inducing Apparatus (KIA) - A unique concept of exercise and weight loss that takes place in a new invention utility, namely the exercise cells or the Ketone Inducing Apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus consists of four exercise cells to simulate four different exercise categories in extreme environments, namely walk/run/hike in a cold mountain environment, swim/water jogging in a cold water marine environment, cycling in a hot, humid, rainy, tropical forest environment, and gravitational rotation in a hot dry air windy space or desert environment. The purpose of this activity is to maximally stimulate the process of Ketosis (breakage of the human fat) to form smaller molecules of Ketones. The Ketones will then be eliminated both passively from the human body via urination and exhalation and actively through intracellular burn oxidation, hence reducing the extra fat load and reducing obesity. The reduction of the human obesity will enhance the human health status and reduce the complication of obesity namely diabetes, heart disease, and reduce the human mortality and morbidity. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321071 | ICE SKATE BLADE GUARD WITH SAFETY FEATURE - An ice skate blade guard comprises a device for limiting/preventing falls and injury on the ice when skate blade guards are inadvertently left on when the skater goes onto the ice. At least one longitudinally-extending bar, blade, or other member provided on the bottom of the guard is sufficiently narrow, sharp, and/or with sharp or biting side edge(s) to bite-into the ice, upon incipient sideways movement, due to the member(s) being biased against the ice and/or due to weight of the wearer. The member(s) prevent sideways slipping, but allow forward movement. The slip-prevention member(s) may be movable in/on the guard and biased downward relative to the main body. In some versions, the slip-prevention blade(s) are fixed to the guard, rigidly and non-moveably protruding from the bottom of the guard. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321072 | BINDING SYSTEM FOR RECREATIONAL BOARD - Binding systems for recreational boards are provided. A binding system is mounted atop a rider-support surface of the board. The binding system comprises: a pair of rails locatable on opposing sides of a generally flattened foot-receiving surface for the rider's foot, each rail comprising a central portion mountable to the recreational board, a toe-side leg which extends from the central portion toward a toe-side of the recreational board and a heel-side leg which extends from the central portion toward a heel-side of the recreational board. Each rail comprising at least one deformation-enhancing feature for enhancing an ability of the rail to deform elastically relative to the board. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321073 | Collapsible Ski Caddy - A collapsible ski caddy which both transports skis and poles in a caddy configuration and is easily transportable itself in a collapsed configuration. The collapsible ski caddy generally includes a frame having a first telescopic member and a second telescopic member in parallel relationship. A base and one or more connectors link the telescopic members in a spaced-apart configuration. The base may itself be collapsible and includes a pair of wheels. The connectors include hinged locking members for removably securing skis against the frame. The connectors may also include pole retainers for removably securing poles against the frame. The present invention is easily interchangeable between a caddy configuration for transporting the skis and poles and a collapsed configuration for transporting the present invention itself. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321074 | BINDING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FRAMES HAVING SPORTING BLADES OR ROLLERS THEREON - A chassis has a motive interface device affixed thereto for a motive sport footwear, wherein the chassis has a housing of rigid plastic or rubber, a mechanism for attachment of a motive interface device at a bottom portion of the chassis, and a top portion of the chassis having at least two throughholes therein each having an internally threaded metal insert. There also may be a set of chassis for at least two types of motive mechanisms from the group consisting of inline skates, roller skates, ice skates and other motive mechanisms, wherein some chassis may have the metal insert and some may not. Further, there is a combination of a sole plate and a set of chassis, wherein the sole plate has two throughholes at a standard predetermined distance apart. Preferably, the standard is UFS for the distance between throughholes, a width of the chassis and bolt size. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321075 | TRANSFORMABLE OBSTACLE ASSEMBLY - A transformable obstacle assembly is described. Embodiments of the transformable obstacle assembly include a dual rail structure and a pair of support structures. Typically, the dual rail structure can include a first rail, a second rail, a plurality of ribs, and a pair of panels. The plurality of ribs can be implemented to couple the first rail to the second rail. To elevate the dual rail structure of the ground, the pair of support structures can be coupled to opposite ends of the dual rail structure. In one embodiment, a height of the support structures can be altered to raise and lower the dual rail structure. Typically, the dual rail structure can be implemented in either a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321076 | Saigon Five Card - A method for playing a card game using a single 53-card deck, consisting of the usual 52 cards, plus one joker where players attempt to defeat the banker (who may be the casino dealer, or one of the other players at the table). Players and the dealer are dealt five cards apiece. The player will separate his five cards into a three-card qualifying hand, and two-card showdown hand. The three-card qualifying hand must meet the qualifying requirement of having the values of the cards selected add up to a total sum equals to 10, 20 or 30. If player and the dealer each held a qualifying hand that meets the qualifying requirement, compare player's showdown hand ranking with dealer's showdown hand ranking. The showdown hand, have the highest ranking, won the hand. The joker can be used to represent three (3), six (6) or nine (9) value card on the three-card qualifying hand or two-card showdown hand. One variation of the game is to treat all five cards dealt as a bonus hand where a player makes a bonus bet that the five cards dealt will attain one of a predetermined standard poker hands. The joker can be used on the bonus hand to represent a card to complete a royal flush, straight flush or straight or as an Ace to attain 5 Aces, 4 Aces (Four of A Kind), 3 Aces (Three of A Kind) or 2 Aces hand. Another variation of the game is to provide a side pot bet wagering option where all players contribute to the side pot and the player having the best hand wins the side pot. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321077 | Methods of Administering A Wagering Game Based on Comparison of Straights - Methods of administering wagering games include comparing a longest alternating color straight of a first set of cards with a longest alternating color straight of a second set of cards. Systems, gaming tables, and electronic gaming machines may perform such wagering methods. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321078 | METHOD OF UTILIZING DICE RELATED TO A SIDE BET - A method of utilizing dice related to a side bet that includes providing at least one deck of playing cards with four suits of varying rank used in connection with a base game and then placing a side bet associated with the base game, wherein the side bet corresponds to a side game having a triggering event based on a unique value associated with a plurality of the playing cards and utilizes at least one dice having a plurality of numerical values associated with the at least one dice. The method also includes dealing at least two playing cards corresponding to the triggering event, and causing the at least one dice to display one of the plurality of numerical values associated with the at least one dice that are then added and compared to a corresponding player payout on a payout scale, or progressive jackpot, associated with the side game. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321079 | Playing Cards Deck and Method of Play - A playing cards deck and play method including a plurality of first edge value indicia; a plurality of second edge value indicia; a plurality of third edge value indicia; and a plurality of four edged cards, each edge among the cards' edges displaying one of the indicia among the first, second, and third pluralities of edge value indicia, wherein the play method includes successive playing by card game contestants of cards among the plurality of four edged cards, the successive play including placements of the cards upon a play surface, and arranging the cards so that at least a first edge value indicia of each successively played card abuts at least one matching edge value indicia of a previously played card; points being awarded to each contestant who completes a square matrix of cards, and the contestant having the highest points being declared the winner. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321080 | CHESS GAME - A chess game variant includes a wildcard piece that starts play off the playing area and that may be introduced on to the playing area in a space adjacent the king upon occurrence of a pre-defined condition, for example after an officer other than the king is captured for a first time. The movement ability of the wildcard piece may be randomly determined from the movement abilities of other officers, including any non-standard pieces used in the game. A non-standard piece may also be included in the chess game, for example a hybrid piece having a movement ability that is a hybrid of a queen and a knight where the hybrid piece can move in any direction and jump over other pieces but whose movement is restricted to no more than three spaces. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321081 | 12-COLOR ROULETTE WHEEL, 12-COLOR PINWHEEL, AND BETTING TABLE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A gaming apparatus, configured as a roulette wheel, includes a circular surface rotationally anchored to a base at a central axis perpendicular to a plane of the circular surface; a plurality of indicia uniformly arranged at a periphery of the circular surface, each indicia being assigned a unique number and one of twelve colors; and a marker configured to select one of the plurality of indicia or house indicia. Another embodiment of a gaming apparatus is configured as a pinwheel including a first circular surface having a plurality of numeral indicia uniformly arranged at a periphery; and a second circular surface concentrically disposed with respect to the first circular surface. The second circular surface is configured to rotate independent of the first circular surface, and has a plurality of color indicia uniformly arranged at a periphery of the second circular surface, each indicia being assigned one of twelve colors. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321082 | ROULETTE LOTTERY APPARATUS - A roulette lottery apparatus with a novel configuration causes a player not to lose interest. The roulette lottery apparatus | 2015-11-12 |
20150321083 | Dice Game and Method for Playing the Dice Game - The present invention is a fast-playing dice game that encourages strategic interaction between players. A plurality of players play the dice game that includes a plurality of dice with at least six sides representative of a plurality of characters, wherein at least two sides of each die show one or more abilities of an individual character of the plurality of characters, and a plurality of counters. Each player strategically matches a die against an opponent's die, resulting in a knock-out or being spent. The player with the last die or dice that has not been knocked out wins. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321084 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL COMPETITION - A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321085 | CONTROLLER FOR INTERFACING WITH A COMPUTING PROGRAM USING POSITION, ORIENTATION, OR MOTION - A method for determining the position of a controller device, comprises: receiving dimensions of the display input by a user of the computer-based system; capturing successive images of the display at the controller device; determining a position of the controller device relative to the display based on the dimensions of the display and a perspective distortion of the display in the captured successive images of the display; providing the determined position of the controller to the computer-based system to interface with the interactive program to cause an action by the interactive program. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321086 | DEVICE FOR CHILDREN'S FOOTWEAR INCLUDING WIRELESS SENSOR AND CONTROL FOR GAMES AND APPLICATIONS - A wireless sensor and control for games and applications to be applied to children's footwear, including a microchip, a 20/32 battery (A), a PVC protective capsule (B), a cover (C), screws (D) and orifices (F) for the shoestring, to be used as a wireless sensor and control for games and applications to be applied to children footwear and clothes. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321087 | SELECTING OBJECTS ON A USER INTERFACE - In an embodiment there is provided a device having a touch user interface configured to display a game board having a plurality of selectable game objects comprising tiles stored in at least one memory and displayed in a configuration on said game board, each game object having a boundary defined on the user interface, said user interface being configured to receive user input, and at least one processor in connection or communication with the at least one memory and the user interface and configured to detect a selection of a game object in response to touch user input within the game object boundary, detect a trajectory of the user input towards neighbouring game objects, determine an angle of said trajectory with respect to an axis of the game board, and select at least one of the neighbouring game objects in dependence on said trajectory and determined angle. The angle may be determined by comparison with predefined angular regions corresponding a game object or tile configuration. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321088 | TARGET BASED ACTIONABLE CHARACTERISTIC - A computer implemented method of providing a game is provided. The method comprises the following implemented by at least one processor and at least one memory of a device: retrieving from at least one memory information associated with a plurality of game objects and one or more characteristics of said games objects and causing said game objects with said one or more characteristics to be displayed on a display in an arrangement, executing at least one algorithm which: responsive to a detected user input providing a selection of two or more of the game objects, generating a first actionable characteristic associated with at least one un-selected game object; wherein generating the first actionable characteristic comprises: determining a first action associated with the first actionable characteristic in dependence on a determined target of the game. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321089 | A NOVEL TOY CONSOLE AND METHODS OF USE - The invention is directed to a novel detachable toy console usable as a control unit for multiple connected toy systems, said toy console is configured and operable to connect interchangeably with at least one smart device and to be attached to a console ready toy and detached from it, to thereby allow a user to use the toy console with another console ready toy, said toy console comprising: a MCU; a communication module for establishing connection with at least one smart device; an external connector for attaching and detaching the toy console to the console ready toy; and a power source. The toy console may further comprise a motion sensor and be used as a wearable toy console. The invention is also directed to A wearable toy console usable as a control unit for multiple connected toy systems, configured and operable to connect interchangeably with at least one smart device and to be carried by a toy and/or by a wearable accessory on the hand of a user, wherein the wearable toy console is configured to be passed by the user from one toy to another or to the hand wearable accessory to thereby allow the usage of the toy console with multiple toys. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321090 | Game System with Interactive Show Control - An interactive game system that stage lighting style cues as part of the game, where the stage lighting cues cause external stage lighting equipment to create effects that are based on outputs from the game. Steerable lights can be steered to the player and sounds can be created that are directed to the player. A simulation system can also simulate the actions that occur. The computer assigns teams. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321091 | Controller for a Games Console - An improved controller ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321092 | Controller for a Games Console - The invention provides an improved controller ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321093 | Controller for a Games Console - An improved controller ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321094 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PROJECTILE HITS ON A SURFACE - A sensing apparatus may be provided capable of detecting a hit by a projectile, such as a BB pellet. The sensing apparatus may include a surface and accelerometer to detect the acceleration of the surface. A processor may determine whether a projectile hit has occurred. The sensing apparatus may be mounted onto a vehicle. The vehicle may be a robot capable of participating in a game. The robot game may occur within a facility. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321095 | Game System with Interactive Show Control - An interactive game system that stage lighting style cues as part of the game, where the stage lighting cues cause external stage lighting equipment to create effects that are based on outputs from the game. Steerable lights can be steered to the player and sounds can be created that are directed to the player. A simulation system can also simulate the actions that occur. The computer assigns teams. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321096 | NETWORK DELIVERY OF ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE - A system and method for preparing entertainment software for reduced network delivery time includes analyzing entertainment software to identify a first stage implementing a subset of the functionality of the entertainment software such that the first stage is deliverable to an entertainment platform across a network more quickly than the delivery of the entire entertainment software, and preparing the identified first stage for download, such that the identified first stage may be downloaded and used on the entertainment platform. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321097 | Cloud-based Multi-player Gameplay Video Rendering and Encoding - Generating in real-time multiple gameplay videos in a cloud computing network of a mobile game played on multiple mobile devices is disclosed. A cloud-based video system of the cloud computing network receives gameplay state information of the mobile game played on the multiple mobile devices, where the gameplay state information associated with a mobile device describes the states of the mobile game while the game is played on the mobile device. The video system generates a gameplay map comprising the gameplay observed by the multiple mobile devices. Responsive to a viewer or a virtual director selecting the gameplay associated with a mobile device, the video system generates a gameplay video of the mobile game associated with the mobile device based on encoded audio frames and video frames of the mobile game played on the mobile device. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321098 | Methods for Cloud Based Game Streaming and Setting Data Rates Between Remote Clients and Servers - A computer-implemented method for online game streaming is provided. One example method includes receiving a request from a remote client to access a user account. The user account identifies information regarding the user and digital content available for the user to access from the remote client. The request is received over an Internet connection at a hosting service that includes one or more servers and the digital content including a video game. The method includes receiving selection of the game by the hosting service from the remote client and initiating, by the hosting service, a data rate test of the remote client. The data rate test is configured to identify a maximum available data rate between the remote client and one or more servers of the hosting service. The data rate test includes gradually increasingly the data rate and then gradually decreasing the data rate to identify an active data rate for streaming interactive content of the video game. The method also includes assigning the remote client to a server and setting the compression level to attain the active data rate having packet loss and latency that is within a predefined acceptable level. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321099 | ADAPTIVE GAME OBJECT ALTERATION - In an embodiment there is provided a device having a user interface configured to display a game board having a plurality of first objects, each first object having one or more characteristics stored in at least one memory, said user interface being configured to receive user input, and at least one processor in connection or communication with at least one memory configured to display a game board having a plurality of first game objects, each object having one or more characteristics, detect a selection sequence of at least one first game object with respect to said displayed game board in response to user input, generate a second object having default second object characteristics, alter the second object characteristics in dependence on at least one predetermined rule, and display said second object. The rule may comprise determining a game state comprising game data that is monitored to alter the second object characteristics. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321100 | Methods and Systems for Establishing Games With Automation Using Verbal Communication - A thick-game client device includes all of the game data processing on-board while a thin-game client device includes only a small portion of game data processing such as to render visual displays while the majority of the game data processing is network based. A thick-voice client devices includes all of the voice processing on-board while a thin-voice client device includes only a small portion of the voice processing such as to generate acoustic parameter data discussed below while the remainder of the voice processing occurs at a voice services node. It will be appreciated that a client device may be thick with respect to both game processing and voice processing, may be thick with respect to one type of processing and thin with respect to the other, or may be thin with respect to both types of processing. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321101 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER-GENERATED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS USING USER CONTRIBUTED COMPUTING DEVICES - Described herein are systems and methods for providing a computer-generated virtual environment that is at least partially supported by user contributed computing devices. In an embodiment, an indication is received, from each of a plurality of user contributed computing devices, that the computing device is available to contribute at least a portion of its computational resources to support the virtual environment. At least some of the computing devices, from which the indications are received, are assigned computational tasks that are used to support the virtual environment. Credits are provide to users associated with the computing devices that are assigned and perform the assigned computational tasks. A record of the credits provided to users is maintained. Users that interact with the virtual environment can use their credits to pay for computational tasks performed to support the users' interactions with the virtual environment and/or to pay for virtual goods and/or virtual services. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321102 | HIGH SPEED CALCULATION OF MAGNETIC FORCES AND COLLISION DETECTION BETWEEN COIN CLUSTERS IN MAGNETIC CAROM - The present invention describes a system and method of high speed calculation of magnetic forces and collision detection between coin clusters in the graphical simulation of magnetic carom game, which has facilities of high speed calculation of magnetic forces, collision and dynamics in between the coins and coin clusters. Therefore, our invention is an interactive game simulation, which solves the problem of collision detection involving aggregates in an efficient manner. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321103 | IMAGE CAPTURE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of stereoscopic panoramic image capture of a virtual environment is provided. The method includes pausing the state of a virtual environment being implemented by an application. For each of a plurality of positions in the virtual environment, the method includes rendering in turn plural images collectively encompassing a panoramic view. The method also includes capturing in turn each of the plural rendered images and capturing distance data describing the distance between a respective position in the virtual environment and surfaces in the virtual environment visible at that respective position. The plural positions in the virtual environment form vertices of a bounding space within which left and right viewpoints of a stereoscopic image can be formed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321104 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM OF REGISTERING FRIEND IN GAME - A method, a system and a computer readable recording medium for registering a friend in a game. The method of registering a friend in a game, performed by a game service platform server includes: registering at least a member as a game friend among members who have joined the game managed by the game service platform server, based on friend registration request information received from a user terminal; providing the user terminal with information on the game currently accessed by the member registered as a friend; and providing the user terminal with information needed to execute the game, in response to a receipt of game selection information indicating that the game friend has selected the currently accessed game from the user terminal. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321105 | ROSTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method comprises generating a user profile in a roster management system. The user profile is associated with at least one team of a plurality of teams that together form a league. A player draft associated with the league is monitored. At least some of the teams have an assigned draft position within at least one round of the player draft, the assigned draft position being used by a corresponding team to select a player from a list of available players. The list of available players is updated based on the selection of a player. A team-selected player chosen in the draft position assigned to the at least one team associated with the user profile is identified. A user-selected player chosen from the list of available players in the assigned draft position that corresponds to the at least one team associated with the user profile is stored in a database. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321106 | PERFORMANCE BASED BASEBALL SCORING SYSTEM - An automated, replicable, process-based original concept that provides a self-validating, defined quantification of the relevance of one or more active physical efforts performed by two or more different competing real-life baseball teams engaged in at least one real-life baseball contest or its adaptations. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321107 | EXPERIENCE RIDE REPRESENTATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REAL-SENSE MEDIA SERVICE BASED ON MULTI-VISION - Disclosed herein are an experience ride representation apparatus and method for a real-sense media service based on a multi-vision. An experience ride representation apparatus for a real-sense media service based on a multi-vision in which a motion of a user is reflected so as to move in a plurality of screen units depending on a first signal received from the user, a second signal is transmitted to the user based on real-sense media contents reproduced on the screen unit, and metaverse contents are provided to a plurality of users when the screen unit is shared by the plurality of users. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321108 | Tossing game system with hand puppets and ball - A tossing game system includes hand puppets and a ball whose outer surface is covered in loop type material. A tennis or similar type ball is covered with loop type material. Once tossed, the ball is caught in the mouth of a hand puppet, which is worn on the player's arm and makes a sound effect when the ball is caught. The hand puppet preferably takes the form of an animal, cartoon character, or similarly popular figure and produces a corresponding sound effect. The mouth of the hand puppet contains a contact patch of hook type material. The ball is then thrown with the player's uncovered hand, and caught in the mouth of a similar hand puppet worn by another player. The hook and loop type closures on the surface of the ball and hand puppet will enable small children to easily catch the ball. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321109 | MODEL - A model includes arm parts each including a rotational shaft portion, and a body part including a shaft supporting portion and being connected to and rotatable relative to the arm part. The arm part includes a projecting portion. The body part includes a recessed portion into which the projecting portion is fitted when the rotational shaft portion is inserted into the shaft supporting portion. The rotational shaft portion and the shaft supporting portion include respective locking members that are engageable with each other and limit the movement of the rotational shaft portion in an axial direction within a range between a first position where the projecting portion is fitted in the recessed portion and a second position where the projecting portion is out of the recessed portion. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321110 | PLAY EQUIPMENT CONTROLLER - A play equipment controller for activating a plurality of functions in play equipment includes at least one control and analysis module configured for controlling activation and task allocation of individual devices having functions, the at least one control and analysis module including a primary power supply configured to relay power indirectly to the individual devices as needed; and at least one base module configured to be coupled with the at least one control analysis module directly or via another base module and to indirectly connect at least one individual device to the at least one control and analysis module. The at least one base module includes at least one connection module configured for at least indirectly connecting at least one individual device to the at least one base module. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321111 | CONSTRUCTIBLE WATER TOY - A constructible water toy for recreational use and learning, the water toy comprising a kit of parts having beams, connectors, and connector adapters. A beam comprises a pool noodle with a rigid endoskeleton support extending beyond the ends of the pool noodle. The endoskeleton support enables engagement to other beams via connectors or connector adapters with locking features for removably coupling the beams for forming endless structures. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321112 | TOY MOBILE - Provided is an infant toy mobile including a hub rotatable about a first axis and at least one object support articulated to the hub and being configured for articulation thereto of at least two geometric objects, and further being configured for rotation with respect to the hub about a second axis different from the first axis. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321113 | MODULAR SYSTEMS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES OF ARBITRARY SIZE AND SHAPE - Modular systems for the construction of three-dimensional structures are disclosed. A system includes a first panel, a second panel, and a fixing member. The first panel includes a first edge and a first attachment member. The second panel includes a second edge and a second attachment member. The second edge is configured to mate with the first edge of the first panel. This mating forms a hinge that couples the first and the second panels and enables a relative rotation about a rotation axis through the hinge. The relative rotation defines a relative angle between the first and the second panels. The fixing member is configured to couple to each of the first and the second attachment members when the relative angle between the first and the second panels is equivalent to a first angle, fixing the relative angle at the first angle and forming the structure. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321114 | Method For Attaching Toys To Each Other Using Retrofitted Accessory - A method is provided for attaching two objects, generally toys such as building blocks, to each other. The attachment is enabled by a first attachment means to a planar surface of a first object and a second attachment means to a planar surface of a second object. The first attachment means and second attachment means can be bonded to the corresponding object by an adhesive material such as glue, by traversing a corresponding insert into the object (resulting in an interference fit), and ultimately by any means applied by a manufacturer. The first attachment means serves as a male interface that can be engaged with a female interface of the second attachment means. By engaging the first male interface with the female interface, two objects can be attached to each other. An object can be provided with both a male interface and female interface in order to attach multiple objects. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321115 | Interlocking Components forming Arbitrary Solids with Complex Curvatures - An improved design of interlocking components is disclosed. The components may be used to form arbitrary solid shells with complex curvatures, including, for example, three dimensional puzzle games. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321116 | LIFT ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lift assembly includes an article to be lifted between a lowered position and a raised position, a drive element coupled to the article, a power mechanism coupled to the drive element, and a power transfer mechanism coupled between the power mechanism and the drive element. The power transfer mechanism includes control electronics having a first upward limit switch adapted to deactivate the power mechanism when the article is lifted to a first upward height, and a second upward limit switch adapted to deactivate the power mechanism when the article is lifted to a second upward height higher than the first upward height. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321117 | CONCENTRATING AN INK COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein is a method for concentrating an ink composition, wherein the method comprises the steps of:
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20150321118 | Multi-Stage Bubble Column Humidification and Dehumidification - A feed liquid flows into a second-stage humidifier chamber to form a second-stage humidifier bath. A first remnant of the feed liquid from the second-stage humidifier chamber then flows into a first-stage humidifier chamber to form a first-stage humidifier bath having a temperature lower than that of the second-stage bath. A second remnant of the feed liquid is then removed from the first-stage humidifier. Meanwhile, a carrier gas is injected into and bubbled through the first-stage humidifier bath, collecting a vaporizable component in vapor form from the first remnant of the feed liquid to partially humidify the carrier gas. The partially humidified carrier gas is then bubbled through the second-stage humidifier bath, where the carrier gas collects more of the vaporizable component in vapor form from the feed liquid to further humidify the carrier gas before the humidified carrier gas is removed from the second-stage humidifier chamber. | 2015-11-12 |