46th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080280644 | Sim Messaging Client - The invention relates to a portable device (in particular a SIM card), a communication device (in particular a cellular phone) and a system comprising a portable device and a communication device. The portable device of the invention comprises processing means, external communication means, message storage means, and a web server. It has no messaging user interface. The portable device further comprises a messaging client comprising web communication means for communicating with the web server, and comprising message management means for managing messages including at least one message stored in the portable device. The communication device of the invention may comprise a message proxy. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280645 | Integrated personal digital assistant device - An integrated device provides functionality of both a PDA and cellular telephone. Features include a power button offering control of both the computing and telephony functions of the device; a lid that turns the device on and off and controls additional telephony functions; a jog rocker that activates the device and is used to select from a variety of menu options; application buttons that offer direct access to applications stored on the device, and which can be configured to operate in conjunction with secondary keys to offer added functionality; a keyboard that enables data input into the device; an automatic word completion function that verifies and corrects a user's typing in real time; and a simplified keyboard navigation system that allows the navigation of menus using keyboard shortcuts. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280646 | DATA INPUT DEVICE, SYSTEMS USING THE DEVICE, AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SUCH SYSTEMS - A data storage device | 2008-11-13 |
20080280647 | Integrated telecommunications architecture for extended operability - The embodiments of the invention allow a mobile phone that is part of a wireless network, access to a landline telephone network and utilize mobile phone features across a landline telephone network to another landline or mobile phone. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention provide a method and system for utilizing mobile telephone features with a landline telephone. These features include, but are not limited to, text messaging, voice communication, contact information, image messaging, video messaging, and data transfer. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280648 | Semiconductor Integrated Circuit and Wireless Communication Device - The present invention relates to a semiconductor integrated circuit and a wireless communication apparatus that can be reduced in size without deteriorating a receiving sensitivity and a transmission efficiency. Communication with an external reader/writer and an external non-contact IC card is carried out through a common antenna | 2008-11-13 |
20080280649 | LOCATION INFORMATION ERASE ON SIM CARDS - A method and system of erasing at least part of the location information stored on a subscriber identity module (SIM) of a mobile phone. The SIM stores the most recently used service provider in its location information. Either at power down or power up, the location information is erased so during the power up routine, the service provider search schedule will not find a service provide, when it first searches the most recently used service provider stored in the location information. In this case, the service provider search routine will appropriately choose either the home service provider or a preferred service provider rather than the service provider stored in the location information. The method of erasing at least part of the location information may be carried out by a program stored on the SIM card or by a wireless network transmitting an instructive signal to the wireless device. The method and system may also provide that if the service provider stored in the location information corresponds to the home service provider or a preferred service provide, then none of the location information is erased. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280650 | COMMUNICATION CONTROL APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An EV-DO terminal module is made up of hardware and software for implementing the function as an EV-DO terminal. A W-LAN terminal module is made up of hardware and software for implementing the function as an AP of W-LAN. An information exchange terminal module has a function equal to that of the W-LAN terminal module. A control module has a dialup function and a function based on PPP protocol and is a hardware and software module for controlling the EV-DO terminal module, the information exchange terminal module, and the W-LAN terminal module. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280651 | Symmetric softkeys on a mobile electronic device - A mobile electronic device is provided having a display with a display centerpoint; a first softkey and a second softkey, each substantially equidistant from the display centerpoint; and a third softkey and a fourth softkey, each substantially equidistant from the display centerpoint, wherein the first softkey and the third softkey are positioned on opposite sides of the display and on a first axis that passes through the display centerpoint, and wherein the second softkey and the fourth softkey are positioned on opposite sides of the display and on a second axis that passes through the display centerpoint. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280652 | RECONFIGURABLE KEYPAD METHOD IN HANDSET DEVICE OPERABLE WITH PLURAL SUBSYSTEMS - A user input device is provided that permits multiple functions to be implemented in a confined space using key images defined by a reconfigurable backlight structure under automatic software control. The keypads change automatically depending on what the user is doing with the device. By selectively illuminating one of several key images at each key location, widely varying keypad functionality can be realized without increased the size of the keypad or the number of key locations. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280653 | NOISE REDUCTION ON WIRELESS HEADSET INPUT VIA DUAL CHANNEL CALIBRATION WITHIN MOBILE PHONE - A communication device includes: (1) a wireless adapter at which a wireless headset is communicatively connected to the communication device and at which is received a first acoustic input that includes a speech input and a first ambient noise input; (2) a microphone that receives a second acoustic input, which includes a second ambient noise input; and (3) a dual-channel adaptive noise canceller that utilizes the second ambient noise input to filter the first ambient noise input out of the first acoustic input to generate an acoustic output that primarily comprises the speech input. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280654 | System and method for wirelessly providing multimedia - System and method for wirelessly providing multimedia. A system includes a headset and a wireless communications device. The wireless communications device controls the operation of the headset with transmissions over a first wireless network. The headset includes a first ear piece, a second ear piece, and a connecting piece. The first ear piece has a first speaker, a first network interface to send and receive transmissions over the first wireless network, a second network interface to receive transmissions over a second wireless network, and a connecting piece. The connecting piece is coupled between the first ear piece and the second ear piece. The connecting piece includes a wire to electrically couple the second ear piece, the first ear piece, and the second network interface and to receive transmissions over the second wireless network. The wire may be made to any length since it may be embedded inside the connecting piece. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280655 | In- vehicle apparatus - An in-vehicle navigation apparatus performs the following: according to an initial operation of a user to register a handsfree function, connecting a handsfree profile with a cellular phone and registering a handsfree function to be associated with the cellular phone; if the cellular phone has an audio visual function, displaying an audio visual function registration window for querying a user whether to register the audio visual function; and according to an operation of the user to register the audio visual function, connecting an audio visual profile with the cellular phone and registering the audio visual function to be associated with the cellular phone that was registered as being associated with the handsfree function. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280656 | Power management unit (PMU) sequencer - A technique to use a power management unit (PMU) sequencer to control switching of a plurality of functional modules between two or more power modes. The PMU sequencer sequences through a hierarchical order of turn-on and turn-off sequences based on dependencies established for each of the functional modules. In addition to the dependencies, turn-on and turn-off delay times are established for each of the functional modules. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280657 | Seal and actuator assembly - A user interface seal and actuator assembly including an electrical feedback actuator adapted to provide movement when energized; and an overmolded seal. The overmolded seal is overmolded on the feedback actuator to form an overmolded sealing engagement and attachment with the feedback actuator. The assembly is adapted to provide a seal between two components of a user interface. The feedback actuator is adapted to move a first one of the components relative to a second one of the components. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280658 | KEYPAD FOR A SLIDER TYPE PORTABLE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - Disclosed is a slider type portable mobile communications device includes a top panel and a bottom panel. The bottom panel further includes one or more tapered keys that are tapered from front to back and associated recessed areas. The top and bottom panel are slidably movable in at least one direction with respect to one another such that they can define a closed position and an open position. When the top panel is moved from the open position to the closed position, it will exert a downward force on the tapered keys as it encounters them. The downward force is sufficient to compress and hold the tapered keys in their respective recessed areas within the bottom panel in the closed position thereby maintaining a consistent depth form factor for the slider type portable mobile communications device. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280659 | SLIDING APPARATUS OF SLIDING TYPE PORTABLE TERMINAL - A sliding apparatus of a sliding type portable terminal allows a sliding housing of the sliding type portable terminal to slide in two directions. The sliding apparatus of a sliding type portable terminal includes a main housing including a fixing member and a sliding housing slidably coupled with the main housing. The sliding housing includes a guide part that is engages with the fixing member to guide the sliding housing along a curved path on the main housing in a left direction and a right direction about a central axis of the fixing member. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280660 | SENSING BALL GAME MACHINE - A sensing baseball game apparatus ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280661 | Projectile roulette arcade game - An arcade game is disclosed wherein a player actuates a projectile delivery system such as an air stream created by depressing a pump or bellows to cause a projectile such as a ball to be propelled over a rotating playing field. In a first preferred embodiment the projectile is a ball, and the ball may preferably be aimed by pointing the nozzle delivering an air stream aimable in varying azimuthal and altitudal directions. A point multiplier system is incorporated wherein said ball may pass through one of several arrayed apertures of varying size and difficulty within a housing that encloses the rotating playing field. A sensor detects the passage of a ball through an aperture and sends a signal to a processor to multiply the player's points by a predetermined amount. Whether the ball passes through an aperture or rebounds off the wall, the ball enters the rotating playing field where holes are disposed about the perimeter like a roulette wheel. The rotation of the playing field causes the ball to move outward via centrifugal force to the holes, where each hole is assigned a point value. When the ball enters a hole, a sensor sends a signal to a processor corresponding to a predetermined point value. The processor receives the signal and determines the point value achieved, augmented by any multiplier accomplished in the first phase, and sends a signal to a ticket distribution mechanism to distribute redemption tickets corresponding to the point value earned by the player. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280662 | System for evaluating game play data generated by a digital games based learning game - Methods and devices for assessing a user's skill level in a field of expertise based on game play data generated by that user. In one embodiment, a user plays a game which simulates an auditing interview. The user selects predefined questions to ask a computer controlled interviewee and a game log of the questions asked, reactions to the questions, and other data is created. The game log is then sent to an assessment system with multiple assessment modules. Each assessment module analyzes the game play data for specific patterns in the questions being asked. Patterns such as the sequencing of questions, the type and frequency of questions asked, and whether specific questions are asked may then be tracked and assessed. Based on the results of the various assessment analyses, a final metric indicative of the user's skill level is calculated. Advice and tips for the user to increase his skill level may also be provided based on what patterns were found in the game play data. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280663 | ON-LINE GAMING TOURNAMENT - A method and information processing system for allowing a plurality of users to compete against one another via a network in at least one game. The method includes providing at least one virtual environment comprising at least one game tournament for a game of skill and chance. The game tournament includes a plurality of hierarchical rounds that include at least a first round and a second round. A registration service is provided to a plurality of users for registering to participate in the game tournament. Each user in the plurality of users is assigned an entry into the first round thereby resulting in a plurality of Entrants. The registration service is configured for allowing at least one user in the plurality of users to register an unlimited number times wherein the one user is assigned a separate entry into the first round for each registration by the one user. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280664 | Powering Devices in Wagering Game Machines - Methods for powering devices in wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, the method can include receiving, over an Ethernet connection, communications and power in a PoE device, where the PoE device disposed inside a wagering game machine. The method can also include using the power and communications to perform wagering game machine operations. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280665 | METHOD FOR PLAYING MULTI-LEVEL GAMES OF CHANCE - A method for playing a multi-level game of chance wherein players can advance to the next level with a win. As the game progresses through levels, non-winning players are eliminated and winning players are segregated by type of win. In general, each level provides greater winnings. In another example game format, a progressive jackpot may also be offered. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280666 | SLOT MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD OF GAME - A slot machine of the present invention comprises: a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; an image display device; and a controller, said controller programmed to execute the processing of: (A) executing a game in which said plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed to said symbol display device after game media are BET in number equal to or less than a previously set maximum number of BETs, and game media are paid out in number according to said plurality of symbols stop-displayed or a combination thereof; (B) shifting a mode from a non-insurance mode to an insurance mode on condition that a predetermined number of game media is inserted; (C) counting the number of games played after shifting to said insurance mode, in said insurance mode; (D) paying out a predetermined number of game media when the number of games counted in said processing (C) reaches a specific number; (E) displaying a normal effect image to said image display device; and (F) displaying a specific effect image to said image display device in place of said normal effect image in subsequent games, when the number of games counted in said processing (C) reaches a notice set value which is smaller than said specific number by a predetermined value. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280668 | Paradise box gaming center - A centralized gaming system and the method of using the same is disclosed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280669 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING A GAME OF CHANCE - The field of the invention relates generally to video gaming, and more particularly, to systems for conducting casino-based gaming. A player may be provided the option to personalize the design of the video game. The player may choose design options from pre-set themes or develop a personalized theme. A player may be provided the option to personalize the game itself. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280670 | GAMING MACHINE APPARATUS HAVING A PLURALITY OF GAMING MACHINES PERFORMING A MULTI-PLAYER-TYPE GAME - A gaming machine includes client terminals and a controller. Each client terminal includes a memory, a display device, and an input device. The controller is configured with logic to: (a) receive a signal indicating a request for a game played by a team from an input device of a particular client terminal, and consequently send a signal indicating an invitation to the game to other client terminals; (b) accumulate bets placed by the particular client terminal and client terminals that have transmitted a signal indicating participation; (c) determine an award in accordance with the accumulated bets and a result of a round of game performed by a second game program; (d) calculate a distribution of credit to be paid out to a player at a predetermined rate; and (e) control data related to the calculated distribution to be conveyed to the client terminals participated in the game. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280671 | Wagering Game System with Vacuum Fluorescent Display - A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable when executed on to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a vacuum fluorescent display assembly comprising at least one vacuum fluorescent display element. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280672 | Gaming Machine - A gaming machine includes a display device, a memory, and a controller. The controller is configured with logic to: (a) determine a combination of symbols to be displayed on the display device by performing a lottery in response to acceptance of manipulation to start the game by a player; (b) cause the display device to perform a variable display of symbols; (c) cause the display device to perform a statical display of the symbols in accordance with a result of the lottery; (d) when the statical display of the symbols matches a specific combination of symbols, control the memory to cumulatively store points. A number of the points is smaller than a threshold that is required for performing a special program that is adapted to provide profits to the player. When a summation of the points stored in the memory has reached the threshold, the controller executes the special program. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280673 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE SYMBOLS AT A SINGLE SYMBOL POSITION - A gaming device including a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols including at least one replicator symbol. The replicator symbol includes at least two of the same symbols in a single symbol position on the reels. The replicator symbol may include any suitable number of the same symbols. The replicator symbol thereby increases the likelihood that a player will obtain a winning symbol combination on the reels and also an award in a game. In one embodiment, a winning symbol combination includes at least one replicator symbol and at least one other symbol at a plurality of symbol positions on a payline associated with the reels. In another embodiment, the winning symbol combination at least one replicator symbol and at least one other symbol at a plurality of symbol position in at least one symbol position on a plurality of paylines associated with the reels. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280674 | GAMING MACHINE APPARATUS PERFORMING A MULTI-PLAYER-TYPE PLAYING GAME AND GAME RULES - A gaming machine apparatus includes gaming machines and a central controller. Each gaming machine includes a memory storing a game program, a display and an input device. The display device displays a result of a first game performed in accordance with a first game program applied to a single game. The input device allows a player to set a number of times to perform selection per round of game to a second game program, which is applied to a multi-player-type game and different from the first game program. The central controller is configured with logic to: randomly determine with predetermined timing a transition to a second game; (b) transmit a signal indicating a start of the second game to the plurality of gaming machines; (c) receive data related to the number of times to perform selection per round of game, and execute the second game program. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280675 | Gaming Machine - A gaming machine includes a display device, a memory, and a controller. The controller is configured with logic to: (a) determine a combination of symbols to be displayed on the display device by performing a lottery; (b) cause the display device to perform a variable display of symbols; (c) cause the display device to perform a statical display of the symbols in accordance with a result of the lottery; (d) when the statical display of the symbols matches a specific combination of symbols, control the memory to cumulatively store a predetermined number of points. When a summation of the points stored in the memory has reached a threshold as a result of completion of a particular game, the controller allows the player to be continuously in an advantageous situation during games subsequent to the particular game until a predetermined condition is satisfied. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280676 | Wireless gaming method and wireless gaming-enabled mobile terminal - A wireless gaming method and wireless gaming-enabled mobile terminal are provided for enabling a number of players to participate simultaneously in a game using their mobile terminals. A wireless gaming method of the present invention includes inviting, if a multi-player gaming mode for a game is activated, at least one counterpart terminal on a short range wireless communication network by transmitting a multi-player gaming mode request message; synchronizing, if an acknowledge message is received in response to the multi-player gaming mode request message, game data with the counterpart terminal transmitted the acknowledge message; and generating a game screen with an image taken by the camera as a background image after the game is synchronized; and starting the game with the game screen. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280677 | Pre-Programmed Optical Disc Designed For Secure Game Players Allowing For Pay Television Services - A game cartridge includes instructions designed to transform a state-of-the-art game player device into a platform for numerous pay television-related services and offerings. In one aspect the systems and methods described may include the leveraging of emerging state-of-the-art and highly secure game players to create applications targeted toward Pay Television subscribers. The system may generate a log configured to create a user profile based upon previous tendencies of the user. The log may be used to recommend offerings for products or services to the user. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280678 | Method And Apparatus For Generating Tactile Feedback Via Relatively Low-Burden And/Or Zero Burden Telemetry - A method and a device for providing a tactile sensation are provided. The device includes a plurality of actuators. The plurality of actuators includes first and second actuators. The first actuator is adapted to provide a first tactile sensation, and the second actuator is adapted to provide a second tactile sensation. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280679 | Sound Filtering System for Gaming Environments - Methods and systems for providing improved audio environments in relation with gaming systems are described. According to one embodiment, a gaming system comprises a gaming device comprising sound producing components and a sound processing system for transmitting sounds to a player based on sounds produced by the components. The sound processing system comprises a microphone; filtering means filtering the audio signal resulting from the sound capture; and outputting means outputting an audio environment based on the filtered signal. Therefore, the system provides, in real time or with a non-perceivable delay, an improved audio environment reflecting an outcome generation process. In another embodiment, a method is described comprising the steps of capturing outcome generating sounds in a signal, filtering it, and outputting an audio environment accordingly, wherein the method is performed in real time or with an non-perceivable delay. A particular embodiment is an automatic roulette device performing the present method. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280680 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A TOUCHSCREEN AS AN INTERFACE FOR MUSIC-BASED GAMEPLAY - An interactive computerized game system including a visual display, one or more user input devices, and a processor executing software that interacts with the display and input device(s) is disclosed. The software displays images of musical targets on the visual display, the musical targets possibly corresponding to a pre-recorded source of music. At least one of the user input devices is a touchscreen arranged to simulate a portion of a musical instrument. During gameplay, the gameplayer must touch the touchscreen at the appropriate time and/or in the appropriate location in response to the displayed images of musical targets. The system provides a positive indication if the player's input matches the attributes of the displayed musical targets. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280681 | Game controller with internal enclosure - A game controller includes a control unit and a control housing. The control unit includes a circuit board and a plurality of functional controls, wherein each of the functional controls has a movable control end and a signal end operatively coupling with the circuit board. The control housing includes an outer casing having a receiving cavity receiving the circuit board therein and a plurality of control holes for the control ends of the functional controls extending out of the receiving cavity, and an internal enclosure, which is received in the receiving cavity of the outer casing, having a sealing cavity for the circuit board supporting therein to form a double-wall structure to protect the circuit board and a plurality of guiding slots aligned with the control holes of the outer casing respectively to guide the functional controls extending to the control holes through the guiding slots respectively. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280682 | Gaming system having a set of modular game units - A game system comprises a set of independent units, preferably wirelessly connected. One of the displays preferably is a master unit that manages the game and its display on the remaining, satellite units. The master unit typically has Internet connectivity. Each unit can stand on its own, has a touch sensitive display capable of handling multiple touch points, and includes an accelerometer (or the equivalent) for detecting physical changes in its orientation. With the modular units, a game board can be created, re-arranged and manipulated to support various modes of game play that one might encounter when physically interacting with traditional board games. The game play can also be extended over the Internet (or other network connection) to local or remote players. Each modular unit has a mechanism to determine the unit's orientation to a fixed surface, and relative to one another. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280683 | Information supply system, information supply method, and information storage medium - An information supply device including: a communication section that communicates with a plurality of terminal devices; a determination section that determines whether or not the number of intending human players who desire to participate in a multi-player game has reached a setting value; a game calculation section that performs single-player game calculations or multi-player game calculations of the multi-player game; a storage section that stores practice management data that indicates a state of the multi-player game for each of the terminal devices for which the single-player game calculations are performed; an update section that updates the practice management data when the single-player game calculations are performed, and stops updating the practice management data when the multi-player game calculations are started; and an information generation section that generates game calculation result information. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280684 | VIRTUAL WORLD ELECTRONIC GAME - An electronic game for playing on a portable handheld game unit and on-line includes a dynamic animated virtual character that can be customized and updated both visually and functionally through game play and that can translate from a two dimensional visual presentation on a game unit to a higher order visual presentation in an interactive multi-player virtual world on-line and back while retaining any customization or upgrades is provided. Different versions of the electronic game produce different virtual characters that can interact on-line or through wireless linkage between game units. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280685 | VIDEO GAMES INCLUDING REAL-LIFE ATTRIBUTES AND/OR FANSTASY SETTINGS - A video gaming console and related network interfaces with a server computer hosting an online fantasy sports game. The video game machine acquires a fantasy team roster of the fantasy sport game over a network that includes the Internet and the video game console is programmed to create a video game team using at least a portion of the fantasy team roster. The video game team created is playable on the video game console. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280686 | Balancing distribution of participants in a gaming environment - Systems for balancing distribution of participants in a gaming environment are provided. In various embodiments, systems of the present invention may include multiple application servers each hosting a common game application, a lobby server for assigning new client devices to one of the application servers, and a universe manager for receiving reports from each of the application servers concerning the status of the game application. The universe manager may further instruct the lobby server to reallocate assignment of subsequent new client devices in order to balance the number of client devices assigned to each application servers. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280687 | Method and System to Authenticate Interactive Children's Toys - A method and a system ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280688 | Power transmission apparatus - A power transmission apparatus including a pulley and a hub coupled to the pulley is disclosed. An internally threaded portion formed in a hub center hole is screwed with an externally threaded portion of a rotary shaft thereby to couple the pulley to the rotary shaft. The apparatus further includes a seal member for sealing the hub center hole. The seal member includes a fixed portion having a fitting hole fitted on the forward end portion of the rotary shaft and a flange portion extending in radial direction and adapted to form a contact seal portion surrounding the hub center hole with the hub. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280689 | Double cardan joint - A compact heavy duty double universal joint is disclosed. The joint comprises a torque coupler having an interior bore and a pair of bosses adjacent each end, a pair of collars pivotally connect to the bosses, a pair of yokes pivotally connect to the collars and a centering rod assembly in the bore of the coupler. The centering rod assembly is operable, when the operating angle of the joint is not zero, to position the torque coupler so that it splits the operating angle of the universal joint. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280690 | Receiving device for balancing double couplings - In a device for receiving a multi-part constructional unit of a double coupling in a balancing machine there is provided a receiving mandrel which can be driven in rotation about its longitudinal axis and has a bearing face for centering a first coupling part and a centering pin arranged at the free end thereof. The device also comprises a clamping sleeve which can be moved by spring force into a clamping position and has a clamping face coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the receiving mandrel and a centering ring which is arranged on the centering pin, is held releasably thereon, has a centering face for centering further coupling parts and can be coupled in a torque-proof manner with the receiving mandrel in at least one angle position. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280691 | Hollow shaft and method of producing the same - A hollow shaft having improved profilings such as external splines, which are provided for torque transmission at its two ends, in which shaft sections between the profilings have smaller diameters than at least one of the profilings, and in which the hollow shaft is assemblable or assembled from two components, one of which components includes the shaft section and the profiling and at the end of the shaft opposite the profiling an external torque-transmitting profile of a slip joint, and the other component being a sleeve-like component with the second profiling at one end and an internal torque-transmitting profile of the slip joint at its other end, and method for producing the components and the assembled shaft. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280692 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ASSISTIVE ENERGY TYPE GOLF CLUB - The present invention relates to method and apparatus adapted for use with an assistive energy type golf club which is safe to use, inconspicuous, and able to release sufficient assistive energy at the optimum time during a golf swing to add prescribed incremental velocity to a golf ball. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280693 | Golf Club, Club Head and Body of the Club Head - A golf club comprises a club head and a club shaft, in which, the head includes a main body with a top hole arranged in a top portion thereof and a bottom hole corresponding to the top hole in a bottom portion of the same, and also includes a joint, one end of which is an insertion end inserted into and located by a Location structure within the top hole, and connected with a fastener arranged at the bottom of the main body, the other end of which is fixedly secured to the shaft. The fixedly secured joint portion passes through a passage communicating with the top hole and the bottom hole. The above arrangement is convenient for the detachment of the golf shaft and the random combination of the head and the shaft. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280694 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT FOR A GOLF CLUB - A golf club ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280695 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT FOR A GOLF CLUB - A golf club ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280696 | Golf Club Adapter - An adaptor for a golf club having a golf club head with a head hosel socket and a golf shaft includes an adapter body that includes an adapter shaft portion and an adapter hosel portion. The adapter hosel portion has an adapter hosel socket sized and shaped to receive an end portion of a golf club shaft. The adapter shaft portion is sized and shaped to fit into a head hosel socket of the club head. The adapter hosel socket longitudinal axis and the adapter shaft portion longitudinal axis are angularly offset by a selected offset angle. To change the loft and lie angles of a particular golf club for a particular golfer, a plurality of selectable adapters can be provided with different offset angles. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280697 | Golf club head and shaft assembly - A golf driver or wood club head assembly has a shaft which is attached to the top of a club head at or near the midpoint of the contact surface or face of the club. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280698 | Movable weights for a golf club head - Embodiments of movable weights, such as weight assemblies and weight screws, for a golf club head are disclosed herein. One embodiment for a weight assembly, for example, comprises a mass element having a first end, a second end and a sidewall extending between the first end and the send end. The sidewall of the mass element defines a first bore extending through the mass element and at least a portion of the sidewall of mass element tapers in a direction from the first end to the second end. This embodiment further includes a retaining element configured to engage the first bore adjacent the first end of the mass element and defining a second bore. The weight assembly further includes an elongate fastener having a first end configured to be received within the second bore of the retaining element and a second end extending through the first bore and beyond the second end of the mass element when the mass element, retaining element and fastener are assembled together. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280699 | Water Repellant Golf Balls Containing a Hydrophobic or Superhydrophobic Outer Layer or Coating - Water-repellant, self-cleaning coatings and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. In one embodiment, a hydrophobic or super hydrophobic coating is applied to the surface of a golf ball to make the golf-ball water-repellant and self-cleaning. Suitable coating materials include silicone compounds, silicone compounds, nanoparticles, silanes, fluorocarbon polymers, perfluoroalkyl ethyl methacrylate (PPFEMA) coated polycaprolactone, hydrocarbons, polymer mats made of polystyrene and poly[tetrafluoroethylene-co-(vinylidene fluoride)-co-propylene] (PTVFP); polyethylene glycol with glucose and sucrose in conjunction with a hydrophobic substance; combinations of nanoparticles with polyethylene or polypropylene; high density polyethylene, technical waxes; films of rough particles of metal oxides, polymer binder layers containing a plurality of porous protrusions, and combinations thereof. Suitable coating techniques include, but are not limited to, spraying, dipping, painting, brushing, or wiping (such as applying the coating from a towel or sponge). The coating material or the outer layer of the golf ball may be modified to create nano- or micro roughness or patterns on the surface of the golf ball, which can induce the lotus effect. This roughness or pattern can be created using a variety of techniques known in the art including, but not limited to, etching, top/down methodologies, bottom/up methodologies, or combinations thereof. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280700 | Golf tee setting device - A golf tee setting device including an elongated body and a retaining bracket affixed to the bottom of the elongated body. The retaining bracket includes a tee retaining foot for supporting the enlarged head at the top of a golf tee. The foot is provided with a keyhole slot for snugly receiving therein the enlarged head of the golf tee. A tee retaining shoe is positioned below the foot. The shoe has a channel aligned with the keyhole slot for loosely engaging the tapered bottom end of the golf tee. A retaining arm is slidably secured to the elongated body above the retaining bracket. The arm has a cup at its bottom for selectively pressing a golf ball, positioned atop a tee in said keyhole slot, toward the bracket. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280701 | 3-in-1 divot tool - A multi-purpose divot tool includes: a divot member having a pair of legs bifurcated from the divot member for repairing a golfing surface; a pen member rotatably mounted on the divot member and operatively protruding a ball pen or pencil outwardly for writing scores; and a marker magnetically attracted on the divot member and removably provided for marking purpose on a green. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280702 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A SOCCER BALL TO A SOCCER KICKING TRAINING APPARATUS - A soccer kicking practice apparatus is provided with a domed bolt shaft receiver for mounting a soccer ball having a protruding threaded bolt to a soccer ball holder. In the alternative the soccer kicking practice may employ a soccer ball having a nut to receive a threaded bolt mounted to a knob. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280703 | TRAINING APPARATUS FOR TRAINING PLAYERS INVLOVED IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES - Disclosed is a training apparatus for training players involved in contact sports, such as football. The training apparatus includes a frame assembly, a first driving mechanism, a drifting mechanism, a second driving mechanism, and a dummy. The frame assembly is configured to support the first driving mechanism, the drifting mechanism, the second driving mechanism, and the dummy thereon. The first driving mechanism is configured to move the dummy in a longitudinal direction, the second driving mechanism is configured to move the dummy in a transverse direction, and the drifting mechanism is configured to move the dummy along a vertical axis of the frame assembly. Further disclosed is a training system including a training apparatus and a controlling module. The controlling module is operatively coupled to the training apparatus for controlling the longitudinal direction movement, the transverse direction movement, and the vertical axis movement of the dummy. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280704 | Basketball shooting training aid and method of use - A training aid for improving a player's skill in shooting a basketball. The training aid includes a substantially planar surface and foot positioning indicia viewable on the planar surface. The foot positioning indicia include a lead foot indicia and a plurality of trailing foot indicia. Each of the trailing foot indicia define a separate foot placement position for the player's trailing foot wherein the training aid is usable by players having different sizes by selecting one of the plurality trailing foot indicia appropriate for the size of the player and using the lead foot indicia and the selected one of the trailing foot indicia to define suitable lead and trailing foot positions for the player when shooting the basketball. The planar surface may take the form of the upper surface of a floor mat repositionable on the court and having alignment indicia for properly positioning the mat. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280705 | BASKETBALL TRAINING GLOVE - A muscle memory training glove for basketball having a palm portion for covering the palm of the wearer's hand formed with a first opening for receiving the fingers and hands. A plurality of finger coverings communicate with the palm portion at a first end of the palm portion opposite the first opening. Each finger covering has an opening at a distal end thereof allowing the fingers of a user to extend therebetween. A separating structure maintains a respective one of each finger covering a predetermined spaced distance from an adjacent finger covering. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280706 | Basketball net with net-like components of different colors - A basketball net includes a plurality of net-like units including a plurality of first loops on a top for fastening at a rim of a basket, a plurality of second loops at a bottom, and a first connecting cord extending from one end of the first loops, and a knot assembly including a plurality of first knots for tying the first connecting cord of one net-like unit and the cord of an adjacent one of the net-like units, and a plurality of second knots for tying the first connecting cord of one net-like unit and the cord thereof. The net-like units are of different colors. In another embodiment, each net-like unit further includes spikes formed at bottom of each second loop. Roots of the adjacent spikes are tied by a third knot. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280707 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT HANDLE - An embodiment of the invention provides a sports equipment handle, such as a lacrosse stick handle, that includes a hollow tubular lacrosse stick shaft defining a slot substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a rib disposed in the slot. The shaft and the rib comprise separate structures. In a cross-section of the shaft taken substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal shaft axis, the slot has an opening smaller than a width of the rib such that the rib is retained within the slot. The rib is moveable within and removable from the slot. The rib can be specially located and structured to provide the shaft with structural and tactile features that correspond to and accommodate the way in which a player moves his hands along the shaft and grips the shaft, to enhance the player's control of the shaft when performing various skills. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280708 | SPORTING BALL WITH ENHANCED VISUAL ACUITY - Sporting balls with enhanced visual acuity, casings for sporting balls with enhanced visual acuity, and methods for enhancing visual acuity of a soccer ball are described. In embodiments, the sporting ball has an exterior with a substantially spherical surface including a first pole opposing a second pole and an equator circumferentially intermediate the first pole and the second pole. Additionally, in embodiments a first exterior region of a first color may include a first hub section oriented at the first pole generally opposite a second hub section oriented at the second pole on the substantially spherical surface. The first hub section may have one or more first hub spokes extending spherically outwardly therefrom toward the equator, and the second hub section may have one or more second hub spokes extending spherically outwardly therefrom toward the equator. Further, in embodiments, the sporting ball may have a second exterior region of a second color. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280709 | Power Transmission Device - An object of the present invention is to provide a power transmission device in which the cushioning effect due to a cushioning member can be maintained for a long period of time, and the process for assembling the cushioning member can be simplified. In the power transmission device in accordance with the present invention, A plurality of convex portions ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280710 | Guiding Unit for a Traction Mechanism Drive - The invention relates to a guide unit ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280711 | Chain Tensioner - A chain tensioner is provided which can prevent separation of the plunger. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280712 | Chain tensioner - A chain tensioner includes a housing defining a cylinder chamber. A plunger is mounted in the cylinder chamber so as to be slidable along an inner surface of the cylinder chamber. A return spring is mounted in the cylinder chamber to bias the plunger outwardly. The housing is formed with an oil supply passage communicating with a pressure chamber defined in the housing behind the plunger. A check valve is disposed at an oil exit of the oil supply passage and configured to close the oil supply passage when the pressure in the pressure chamber is higher than the pressure in the oil supply passage. The housing is formed with a threaded hole extending from an upper portion of an outer periphery of the housing to the pressure chamber. A screw has its external thread in threaded engagement with the internal thread of the threaded hole, whereby a gap, as an air bleed passage, is defined between the internal and external threads. The internal thread of the threaded hole has an internal diameter larger than an internal diameter of an internal thread under JIS. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280713 | Belt Tensioner - The aim of the invention is to improve a belt tensioner for a belt drive of an internal combustion engine, having a central bearing device which serves to define a pivot axis for the belt tensioning arm, and having a bearing sleeve which is connected to the tensioning arm, wherein the bearing device extends through the bearing sleeve and the bearing sleeve is mounted in a friction-damping manner by means of a plain bearing arrangement, so as to be pivotable about the bearing device, with said improvement being such that a good function of the belt tensioner is maintained despite a simplification of the design and a reduction in differently designed parts. Said problem is solved by means of a generic belt tensioner for a belt drive of an internal combustion engine, in which the plain bearing arrangement has at least two opposite sliding faces which have the same material. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280714 | BELT PULLEY FOR THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF A GEAR, GEAR, ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND OUTPUT SHAFT - The invention relates to a belt pulley for the output shaft of a gear being driven by an electric motor, with a support for a drive belt at the outer periphery and a receptacle for an axle in the centre, where the receptacle for the axle involves a first region, the profile of which is in such a way noncircular, that between an axle being insertable therein and the belt pulley no slip is possible, and wherein the receptacle for the axle involves a second region including at least one recess apt to allow an elastic part of the axle to snap in a form-fit way when inserted into the belt pulley through the first region. The invention further relates to a gear, to an electric motor, and to an output shaft. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280715 | Coating Liquid for Covering Glass Fiber and Rubber-Reinforcing Glass Fiber Using Same - There is disclosed a glass-fiber coating liquid for forming a coating layer on a glass fiber cord, prepared in the form of an emulsion by dispersing a phenol resin, a vinylpyridine-stylene-butadiene copolymer (B) and a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (C) into water to form a coating layer on a glass fiber cord, wherein the phenol resin is a monohydroxybenzene-formaldehyde resin (A) obtained by reaction of monohydroxybenzene (D) and formaldehyde (E). | 2008-11-13 |
20080280716 | CHAIN FOR USE IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINE - In a roller chain or a rollerless bushing chain, the surfaces of the pins of the chain are covered with a chromium carbide layer or a vanadium carbide layer, the bushings are formed by cold forging, and the surface roughness of the pins is smaller than the surface roughness of the bushings. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280717 | CHAIN LINK FOR A POWER TRANSMISSION CHAIN, AND POWER TRANSMISSION CHAIN HAVING AN EXPANDED USEFUL CROSS SECTION - The invention relates to a chain link of a power transmission unit for guiding cables, tubes, or similar. Said chain link comprises two side plates ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280718 | Power-splitting hydromechanical continously variable transmission - The invention relates to a power-splitting hydromechanical continuously variable transmission, particularly for motor vehicles, comprising an input shaft, which provides output to a summation gearbox mechanically on the one hand and via a hydrostatic pump unit, a volume control valve, and a hydraulic motor on the other hand, the summation gear, wherein the summation gearbox is a planetary gearbox, the gear elements of which are drivably connected at least to the input shaft, the hydraulic motor, and an output shaft. In order to achieve a transmission that is particularly advantageous from design and production points of view, the invention proposes to connect the hydrostatic pump unit by the one pump element to the input shaft and connect it mechanically by the other pump element to the one gear element of the summation gearbox | 2008-11-13 |
20080280719 | Drive Arrangement For Vehicles With At Least Two Drivable Vehicle Axles - The present invention relates to a drive arrangement for vehicles with at least two drivable vehicle axles (V, H). The drive arrangement is particularly suitable for utility vehicles and agricultural tractors. It has at least one first motor ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080280720 | POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A power transmitting apparatus for performing switching between 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive modes and locking and unlocking of a differential by an operational shaft can comprise a reversible motor, a driving shaft rotationally driven by the motor and adapted to be engaged by the operational shaft for transmitting a rotational force therebetween, a sub case for containing the motor and the driving shaft therein and mounted on the main case, an opening formed in the sub case and having a size permitting the operational shaft to be inserted and an end face of the driving shaft for engaging an end face of the operational shaft to be exposed, and a first sealing means arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the opening at a position away from the driving shaft for sealing off the inside of the sub case with forming a seal between the inner circumferential surface of the opening and the outer circumferential surface of the operational shaft when the operational shaft is engaged with the driving shaft. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280721 | 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE - An eight-speed automatic transmission for a vehicle includes a single pinion planetary gear set, a double pinion planetary gear set, a compound planetary gear set, a first clutch, a second clutch, a third clutch, a fourth clutch, a first brake, a second brake, and a one-way clutch. The second clutch and the fourth clutch are disposed between the double pinion planetary gear set and the compound planetary gear set, and a center supporter is formed between the second clutch and the fourth clutch for smoothly supplying hydraulic pressure to the second clutch and the fourth clutch. Therefore, an input shaft may have a small diameter | 2008-11-13 |
20080280722 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280723 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280724 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280725 | PLANETARY GEAR DEVICE WITH TWO SUN GEARS HAVING DIFFERENT DIAMETERS - A planetary gear device having two sun gears with different diameters that engage with double planet gears having a first gear teeth area, which interacts with the fist sun gear, and a second gear teeth area, which interacts with the second sun gear. The double planet gears are continuous helical gear wheels. The crown circle diameters of the gear teeth areas of the double planet gears and the crown circle diameters of the sun gears are adapted such that the pitch circle diameters between the double planet gears and the sun gears are arranged in the center between the crown circle diameters and the effective root diameters of the gear teeth areas of the double planet gears and the sun gears. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280726 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH AN ENGINE INPUT CLUTCH AND METHOD OF CONTROL - A powertrain is provided with an input clutch that is disengagable to allow a transmission input member to rotate independently of engine speed under power of a motor and provide an alternative way to power vehicle accessories otherwise driven by engine torque, while still allowing the motor to start the engine. A powertrain having a parallel combination of input clutches including a friction input clutch and a selectable one-way clutch is provided, as well as a method of control of such a powertrain. Another method of controlling a hybrid vehicle powertrain includes starting the engine via torque from a motor with the input clutch biased in an engaged position. If vehicle operating conditions are more efficiently met without operating the engine, the input clutch is disengaged to so that torque is provided only by the motor to the output member and to vehicle accessories operatively connected to the input member. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280727 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE - A system for transmitting hydraulic pressure in an automatic transmission housed in a transmission case. The system includes a valve body for generating the hydraulic pressure, a first hole unit in the transmission case, and a second hole unit. The first hole unit includes at least one hole perpendicular to an output shaft of the automatic transmission so as to transmit the hydraulic pressure to a first passage. The second hole unit includes at least one additional hole for receiving the hydraulic pressure through the first passage and transmitting the hydraulic pressure to a second passage. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280728 | POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A power transmitting apparatus for performing switching between 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive modes and locking and unlocking of differential mechanism by an operational shaft can include a driving device comprising a reversible motor, a rotational member rotationally driven by the motor and provided with a contacting member. A spring can be arranged on the rotational member, a connecting member can be arranged to be abutted by one end of the spring so as to be rotated by the rotational member via the coil spring, and a driving shaft can be rotatably arranged relative to the rotational member and engaged by the operational shaft in its rotational direction and adapted to be rotated by the rotational member via the connecting member. A stay can be engaged by the driving shaft in its rotational direction and provided with a contacting member. A substrate can be arranged so as to be contacted by the contacting members respectively of the rotational member and the stay and formed with a conducting patterns forming predetermined electric circuits in accordance with the rotational angles respectively of the rotational member and the driving shaft. The rotational member, connecting member, stay and substrate can be formed as separate parts and adapted to be assembled to the driving shaft in order. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280729 | Vehicle and four wheeled vehicle for irregular ground - A vehicle according to the present invention includes a first detecting means for detecting an engine speed, a second detecting means for detecting a rotational speed of a rotating member, an engine speed changing means for changing the engine speed, and a control unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the first detecting means, the second detecting means, and the engine speed changing means and controls the engine speed changing means such that when the rotational speed of the rotating member detected by the second detecting means is lower than a set rotational speed previously set in a range from zero to a rotational speed of the rotating member during rotation of the engine in a range between a speed more than an idle rotational speed and a speed less than a predetermined maximum limit rotational speed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280730 | PERSONAL TRAINING DEVICE USING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SPATIAL AUDIO - A personal training device is provided for a participant of pace-based physical training. The device includes an input for receiving an input signal indicative of a pace of the participant, and a comparator coupled to the input for comparing the pace of the participant to a predefined criteria. The personal training device further includes a training partner positioner for generating a position of a virtual training partner relative to the participant based on an output of the comparator, and a training partner audio source for providing audio representative of sounds from the virtual training partner. Still further, the personal training device includes a spatial audio processor for producing a multi-dimensional audio signal comprising the audio from the audio source, the multi-dimensional audio signal providing the audio at a spatial location represented by the position generated by the training partner positioner. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280731 | ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ADJUSTABLE FOOT MOTION - An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable foot motion is provided. The elliptical exercise machine, which is adjustable to yield different elliptical paths selectable by a user, comprises a frame, a drive assembly situated on the frame, first and second link arms, the first end of each link arm being rotatably connected to the drive assembly, first and second reciprocating foot supports, the first end of each foot support being pivotally interconnected to the frame, and first and second brackets, wherein the first bracket adjustably connects the first link arm to the first foot support, and wherein the second bracket adjustably connects the second link arm to the second foot support. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280732 | Exercise equipment apparatus and method of use in tractor-trailers with sleepers - Apparatus and method of factory or post-manufacture installation of at least two exercise equipment units in tractor-trailer vehicles with sleepers. The exercise equipment units are stored initially in storage compartments located under beds behind the driver and passenger seats. The exercise equipment units are securely held within the storage compartments by storage locking mechanisms. Each exercise equipment unit is movable manually or electronically from the storage compartment to an operational or use position within the tractor-trailer walking space or sleeping area. In the operational position, the selected exercise equipment unit is secured by an operation locking mechanism in the operational position; adjusted and setup for use by multiple users. The exercise equipment units are connected to a computer for sensing, remote monitoring and displaying of vital signs of at least two users. The selected exercise equipment unit may be returned manually or electronically to either the first or said second storage compartment and re-secured in the storage compartment. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280733 | FOLDING ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE - An elliptical exercise machine having a frame adjustable between an operational position and a folded position. A removable outer shell is hingedly connected to a base upon which the elliptical machine stands. The outer shell is configured to resemble two halves of a coffee table that are pivoted to either cover or expose the machine. Each handlebar on the machine includes a hinged section that is movable between a folded and an operational position. The machine is further provided with a latching assembly to lock the flywheel against rotation and to correctly position the same so that the outer shell can be placed over the folded machine. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280734 | Folding treadmill - An electrically driven, continuous track treadmill having a frame comprising a first section with a second section pivotably connected to a rear end thereof. The treadmill is adjustable between an operational position where the first and second sections are substantially horizontally aligned, and a folded position where the second section is pivoted onto said first section, such that an upper surface of the second section abuts an upper surface of the first section. A handle is pivotally connected to the first section of the frame and extends upwardly away therefrom when the treadmill is in the operational position. The handle pivots into abutting contact with a lower surface of the second section when the treadmill is in the folded position. The treadmill preferably is also provided with an inclination adjustment assembly that is selectively activatable to move the frame between a neutral position, a positively inclined position and a negatively inclined position relative to the floor surface. The treadmill is further provided with a shell configured to resemble a coffee table which is positioned over or around the treadmill when in the folded position. The treadmill therefore can be stored in plain sight. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280735 | Folding elliptical exercise machine - An elliptical exercise machine having a frame that is adjustable between an operational position and a folded position. The frame includes a base that remains in constant contact with a floor surface when the frame is in both the operational and folded positions. A first mast section extends upwardly and outwardly away from the base. A second mast section is pivotally connected to an upper end of the first mast section. The second mast section is pivoted into vertical alignment with the first mast section when the frame is adjusted into the operational position and is pivoted downwardly toward the base when the frame is adjusted into the folded position. First and second swing arm assemblies are pivotally mounted between the second mast section and a flywheel that is mounted on the base. Handlebars are pivotally mounted on the first and second swing arms. The handlebars are adjustable in orientation so as to reduce the overall dimensions of the elliptical exercise machine when it is to be folded. A decorative cover, which preferably resembles a wooden coffee table, is positioned over the exercise machine when in the folded position. The exercise machine therefore can be stored in plain sight. The cover is removed when the exercise machine is to be adjusted into the operational position. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280736 | Simulated Rowing Machine - The present invention relates generally to rowing machines, and, more particularly, to such rowing machines with internal environments that duplicate actual Olympic-class rowing shells in terms of both dimensions and appearance, and simulate the specific rowing motion and technique that occurs on the water. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280737 | Weighted Exercise Chaps and Method - An exercise device and method for the lower body. The device includes a belt and weighted chaps system which hold one or more individual weight inserts. The device includes removable section: a thigh section connected to the belt section and the option of a calf section connected to the thigh section. The device includes pockets on the weighted chaps and belts to adjust the position of weight, and flexible solid weight inserts that are held between a non stretch support and a stretch pocket layer secured against the leg which and conform to the contours of the leg, the weights are preferably made of dense material suspended in a flexible matrix. The method includes positioning and storing weights, the connection to external resistance, and exercise to increase muscle strength, stamina, jump height, bone density, circulation, and to treat nervous system disorders. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280738 | Physical therapy rehabilitation apparatus - Disclosed herein is an exercise device, comprising an elongate member, the elongate member having a pair of end regions, a pair of opposed end portions each associated with a corresponding end region, each end portion having a body, each body having one of a pair of opposed first end faces, at least a pair of first weighted segments, each weighted segment for removable attachment to the elongate member and/or a corresponding end portion in an operative position, each first weighted segment having a second end face, the first and second faces abutting one another in the operative position, each anchor portion having a first exterior surface region, each first weighted segment having a second exterior surface region which, in the operative position, is complementary with the first exterior surface region. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280739 | Inversion exerciser - An inversion exerciser includes: a beam having a pivot part formed with retaining grooves angularly displaced along an arcuate track; a foot retaining part pivoted to the pivot part relative to the beam about a first axis; a swingable part having first and second end portions and pivoted to the foot retaining part about a second axis parallel to the first axis; a locking pin extending transversely and secured to the first end portion of the swingable part as to be co-rotatable with the swingable part to engage and disengage a selected retaining groove; an urging member for biasing the swingable part to retain the first locking pin in the selected retaining groove; and a releasing member mounted movably on the foot retaining part and connected to the second end portion of the swingable part. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280740 | Postural Stability Platform - Postural stability platforms include at least one movement resistant element Fixed to a base and coupled to a plate. The plate is movable relative to the base but the movement resistant elements resist movement of the plate. Accordingly, subjects standing upon the plate are provided a degree of stability. The movement resistant elements may include springs, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, electromagnetic solenoids, and the like. Furthermore, in certain instances, the degree of resistance offered by a movement resistant element may be adjusted, such as by operation of a valve, so that the stability of the plate upon which the subject stands may vary depending upon the needs of the subject. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280741 | Twist and Hopping Exercise Machine - Disclosed is a twist exercise machine for waist and leg exercise. The twist exercise machine composed of base, rotation panel and rotation axis, once the user goes up on the machine and steps on it, the rotation panel receives the force of the weight and the opposing force of spring or compressed air, moving the panel upwards or downwards, and coupled with the vertical movement of the rotation panel, it allow at least 1 unit of 4 step left-right rotation cycle methods as the following: once the rotation panel moves down it rotates left (downwards-left rotation step), when it moves up it rotates right (upwards-right rotation step), when it moves down it rotates right (downwards-right rotation step), and when it moves up it rotates left (upwards-left rotation step), forming a complete cycle of 4 steps. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280742 | THERMALLY INSULATING PAPERBOARD ARTICLE WITH HEAT-FOAMABLE COATING - A thermally insulative paperboard sleeve for use in combination with hot and cold drink cups wherein the insulating quality is achieved by a layer of biodegradable, water-based, polymeric, heat-foamable material on at least the inside surface of the sleeve before it is assembled. Conventional graphics may be printed on the outside surface which remains smooth and receptive to conventional printing. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280743 | Apparatus for manufacturing a conical sleeve and/or a paper cup - An apparatus for manufacturing a sleeve for a paper cup and/or a paper cup comprises a machine frame and at least two star wheels, which are rotatably connected with the machine frame and which can be rotated in synchronized cycles. A first star wheel comprises a number of conical mandrels, on each of which one sleeve made of a flat-lying blank can be formed. The star wheels are positioned in one plane and are arranged to a vertical wall of the machine frame with horizontal rotary axes. The star wheels can be connected to at least one drive, whereby the drive is arranged on the side of the machine frame wall facing away from the star wheels. | 2008-11-13 |
20080280744 | Cushioning packaging body containing packaged article, and method and device for manufacturing the packaging body - An apparatus for manufacturing a cushioning package containing an article to be packaged, characterized by comprising an article storage space forming unit that forms an article storage space by overlapping a cushioning sheet that includes small cells that inflates with air filled therein, a sheet adhering unit that adheres the overlapped cushioning sheet together and closes an article storage opening, an article disposing unit that disposes an article to be packaged in the article storage space, and an air-filling unit that fills air in the small cells. | 2008-11-13 |