| 46th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
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| 20210353939 | Multiple Tissue Layer Electroporation Applicator and Device - The present invention relates to dual depth electroporation devices capable of electorporating both muscle tissue and skin tissue in a single application in order to generate a broad immune response in a subject, and uses of the same. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353940 | MULTI-MODAL SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - The invention provides methods for treating a neurological disorder or deficit, such as tinnitus and phantom limb pain. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353941 | Asymmetric Stimulation of Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscles - A respiration implant system for an implanted patient with impaired breathing includes laryngeal stimulating electrodes that are configured to interface with left and right posterior cricoarytenoid muscles (PCAM) of a patient larynx to deliver respiration pacing signals to the PCAM to promote patient breathing. And a pacing processor is configured to generate the respiration pacing signals to alternatingly stimulate the left and right PCAM one at a time so as to always have one of the left and right PCAM in an unstimulated resting state. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353942 | CALIBRATION OF ELECTRODE-TO-MUSCLE MAPPING FOR FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A functional electrical stimulation (FES) device includes electrodes arranged to apply functional electrical stimulation to a body part of the user. FES stimulation is performed by: receiving values of a set of user metrics for the user; receiving a target position of the body part represented as values for a set of body part position measurements; determining a user-specific energization pattern for producing the target position based on the received target position and the received values of the set of user metrics for the user; and energizing the electrodes of the FES device in accordance with the determined user-specific energization pattern. The determination may utilize an FES calibration database with records having fields containing: values of the set of user metrics for reference users; energization patterns; and values of the set of body part position metrics for positions assumed by the body part in response to applying the energization patterns. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353943 | Non-Invasive Treatment of Parkinson's Disease - Methods and devices are disclosed for the non-invasive treatment of Parkinson's disease through the delivery of energy to target nervous tissue, particularly the vagus nerve. The methods and devices transmit an electrical impulse transcutaneously through an outer skin surface of the patient to modulate activity of the vagus nerve to treat one or more symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This modulation may inhibit neuroinflammation and/or increase levels of at least one neurotrophic factor to promote the survival of dopamine producing cells in patients suffering from the conditions of Parkinson's disease. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353944 | ELECTRODE ARRAYS AND COCHLEAR IMPLANTS INCLUDING THE SAME - A cochlear including a housing, an antenna, a stimulation processor operably connected to the antenna, and an electrode array, operably connected to the stimulation processor, including a flexible body defining a longitudinal axis, a proximal region and a distal region, a plurality of electrically conductive contacts on the flexible body, and at least one stiffener within the flexible body. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353945 | HEART RATE BASED CONTROL OF CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - In some examples, controlling delivery of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) includes storing, in a memory of an implantable medical device system and in association with each of a plurality of heart rates, at least one respective value for an interval between an atrial event and a ventricular event. Processing circuitry of the implantable medical device system may determine a heart rate of a patient and select one of the stored values for the interval between the atrial event and the ventricular event associated with the determined heart rate. The processing circuitry may further determine whether to control therapy delivery circuitry of the implantable medical device system to deliver fusion pacing or biventricular pacing, based on the selected one of the stored values for the interval between the atrial event and the ventricular event. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353946 | INPUT SWITCHING IN A VENTRICULAR INTRACARDIAC PACEMAKER - An intracardiac pacemaker system is configured to produce physiological atrial event signals by a sensing circuit of a ventricular intracardiac pacemaker and select a first atrial event input as the physiological atrial event signals. The ventricular intracardiac pacemaker detects atrial events from the selected first atrial event input, determines if input switching criteria are met, and switches from the first atrial event input to a second atrial event input in response to the input switching criteria being met. The second atrial event input includes broadcast atrial event signals produced by a second implantable medical device and received by the ventricular intracardiac pacemaker. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353947 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DIAGNOSE DEPRESSION - A system includes one or more memory devices having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including calculating a depression detection value based in part on a first depression-indicative value based on a first body parameter value, a second depression-indicative value based on a second body parameter value, and a weighting applied to at least one of the first depression-indicative value and the second depression-indicative value, comparing the depression detection value to a first threshold and a second threshold that is different from the first threshold to detect an onset of a depression episode, and initiating neurostimulation therapy by one or more electrodes responsive to detecting the onset of the depression episode. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353948 | System and Method for Ensuring a Consistent Connection of Electrodes to a Replacement Implantable Medical Device - Implantable medical devices (IMD) such as those used in Deep Brain Stimulation application are commonly replaced when the device's useful life expires. At the time of replacement, the electrodes that were connected to the initial IMD are typically reused with the replacement IMD. It is desirable for the replacement IMD to utilize the stimulation parameters that were being utilized to provide stimulation in the initial IMD, but it is important that the electrodes be connected to the replacement IMD in a similar manner as they were connected to the initial IMD if stimulation parameters are reused. A connected electrode profile that includes measurements of electrical parameters associated with the electrodes can be generated in the initial IMD and the replacement IMD, and the profiles can be compared to determine whether the electrodes are connected in a similar manner in the replacement IMD as they were in the initial IMD. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353949 | NEURAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATION - A system for treating chronic inflammation may include an implantable microstimulator, a wearable charger, and optionally an external controller. The implantable microstimulator may be implemented as a leadless neurostimulator implantable in communication with a cervical region of a vagus nerve. The microstimulator can address several types of stimulation including regular dose delivery. The wearable charger may be worn around the subject's neck to rapidly (<10 minutes per week) charge an implanted microstimulator. The external controller may be configured as a prescription pad that controls the dosing and activity of the microstimulator. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353950 | SAFETY ASSEMBLY FOR PERFORMING ENDODERMAL RADIOFREQUENC Y TREATMENTS - A safety assembly for performing endodermal radiofrequency treatments, performed by a needle-shaped transducer supplied by a respective control and management unit and a cannula, made of electrically conducting material and partially superficially insulated, designed to accommodate the needle-shaped transducer and intended to be arranged under the skin of the patient. The assembly includes an identification element, uniquely associated with the cannula, which incorporates a first unique data string. The control and management unit includes a reader for reading the first data string of the identification element; the reader is designed to enable the operation of the transducer upon reading a correct first data string. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353951 | BRAIN STIMULATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a brain stimulation device, including: an electrode unit constituted by one or more electrodes and configured to move back and forth to a head of a user to fix the electrodes onto the head of the user; an auxiliary pressing unit configured to move back and forth to the head of the user to fix the electrodes onto the head of the user; and a donut type support unit having a donut type inner side on which the electrode unit and the auxiliary pressing unit are disposed and which surrounds the head, therefore a user can conveniently wear the brain stimulation device without a complicated manipulation for closely attaching the electrodes to his/her head. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353952 | ANGLED LASER THERAPY HANDPIECE - A medical laser for use in medical healing applications is provided. The medical laser comprises a hand piece having a main body containing an optical sub-assembly for delivering a dose of radiation. The hand piece also has a hand-held grip angularly disposed from said main body, wherein said handheld grip has a vertical centerline that is approximately perpendicular to a horizontal centerline of the main body. The medical laser also comprises a high-powered class IV laser generator source in optical communication with said optical sub-assembly via a fiber optic cable. The medical laser also comprises a docking station separate from and not connected to the laser generator, the docking station providing two shaped profiles accommodating two shaped profiles of the handheld grip. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353953 | IRRADIATION DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE BEAM ANGLE - An irradiation device capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation at variable beam angles, comprises, a housing assembly including a longitudinal shell, the longitudinal shell having a first end and a second end, a first end cap assembly provided at the first end of the longitudinal shell, and a second end cap assembly provided at the second end of the longitudinal shell. Further, the irradiation device comprises a rotate and lock mechanism adapted to allow rotational adjustment of the longitudinal shell, a plurality of lenses provided along with the longitudinal shell, wherein each one of the plurality of lenses has a distinct set of optical characteristics when compared with other lenses of the plurality of lenses and a radiation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, provided within the longitudinal shell. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353954 | INSERTION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCTION OF EMITTED LIGHT INTERNAL TO A MEDIUM AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - A system and method for emitting a wavelength of energy internal to a medium or internal to a human or animal subject, and methods for using the system in the treatment of a condition, disorder, or disease. The system includes 1) a source configured to produce an initiation signal penetrating at least a part of the medium or the human or animal subject and 2) an insertion device having an electronics assembly unit. The assembly unit includes 1) an emitter configured to emit the wavelength of energy of a predetermined type to treat a disease or disorder in the human or animal subject or to produce a change in the medium and 2) a receiver that receives the signal. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353955 | BACTERICIDAL METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - Methods of the present invention comprise photoinactivation of catalase in combination with low-concentration peroxide solutions and/or ROS generating agents to provide antibacterial effects. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353956 | MOUTHPIECE APPARATUS FOR INTRAORAL THERAPY AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - Adjustable mouthpiece apparatuses for intraoral therapy are provided. The mouthpiece apparatus may comprise at least one emitting element to emit at least one therapeutic emission. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece apparatus comprises an upper panel and a lower panel and at least one adjustable connector interconnecting the upper panel and the lower panel and adjustable to change the spacing between the upper panel and the lower panel. The mouthpiece apparatus may thereby be adjusted for a range of vestibular heights. Also provided are related systems including adjustable mouthpiece apparatuses and related methods for making an adjustable mouthpiece apparatus. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353957 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WEARABLE DEVICE WITH EEG AND BIOMETRIC SENSORS - Devices and methods for monitoring, stimulating, and entraining electrical activity generated by the brain of a person are provided. Electroencephalography (EEG) and photobiomodulation (PBM) devices in the form of headphones for monitoring, stimulating, and entraining electrical activity generated by a person's brain are described, along with methods for monitoring and stimulating a person's cognitive and physiological state using the provided devices. PBM light is pulsed to stimulate an increase in targeted brainwave frequencies through entrainment and providing additional energy to mitochondria. PBM stimulation is combined with EEG sensors and neurofeedback. The neurofeedback may be used to assist users with stress, anxiety, fatigue, mood, creativity and mental focus and acuity. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353958 | DEVICE FOR TREATING PATIENTS BY PHOTOTHERAPY - A device for the treatment of patients by phototherapy includes a first multiple-use portion, formed of a flexible textile structure, including radiation generators formed by knitting and integrating optical fibers. At least one end of the optical fibers is connected to a light source, and the optical fibers are integrated in the knit stitches or positioned in partial wefts in the knit, to emit light due to the exceeding of their limiting bending angle, according to the so-called “macro-bending” technology. A second single-use portion, removably associated with the first portion, is intended to come into contact with the treated patient, and capable of diffusing towards the latter the light emitted by said first portion. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353959 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR APPLYING THERAPEUTIC LIGHT TO REDUCE HAZARD TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OF CONTRACTING INFECTIOUS DISEASE - A therapeutic light assembly used for reducing a patient's viral load including a housing containing at least one therapeutic light source configured to emit light at air exiting the patient's airway, a power source coupled to the at least therapeutic light source, and a tubing attachment coupled to the housing configured to secure the housing to a patient's tubing. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353960 | DEVICE FOR SHIELDING IMPLANTABLE RADIOACTIVE SOURCES TO ACHIEVE DIRECTIONAL DOSING - A cradle made of radiation-shielding material holds one or more radioactive seeds. The cradle surrounds all but a portion of the seed, and the potion of the cradle that does not surround the seeds creates an aperture through which the radiation escapes the cradle. The cradle reflects and absorbs radiation from the seed, resulting in directional dosing toward diseased tissue and away from healthy tissue. In a preferred embodiment the cradle has four walls and a bottom, forming a cavity into which the seed is secured with biocompatible epoxy. The side opposite the bottom is typically open, but may instead be made of a material that is transparent to radiation. The cradle wall thickness, bottom thickness, and cavity height determine the direction, shape, and intensity of the radiation dispersion. Cradles may be attached to a biocompatible mesh to form a sheet with directional radiation. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353961 | DOSE ESTIMATION FOR THE IRRADIATION OF AN OBJECT - In accordance with a method for dose estimation for the irradiation of an object, a model with a total number of spatial elements is provided on a memory element. For each spatial element, the model specifies a material composition of the object. A neighborhood material composition is determined for a neighborhood of spatial elements depending on the model by a computing unit. A radiation dose for the neighborhood with regard to an ionizing radiation is determined with aid of a simulation depending on the neighborhood material composition. A dose distribution for the object with regard to the ionizing radiation is determined based on the radiation dose for the neighborhood. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353962 | MOCK-UP ANTENNA AND COIL SYSTEM - It is an object of the invention to address the above mentioned issues related to image quality and patient positioning. This object is achieved by a mock-up antenna configured to be used during radiation treatment delivery, wherein the radiation treatment is delivered based on a radiation treatment plan and wherein the radiation treatment plan is at least partly based on a planning magnetic resonance image. The mock-up antenna is substantially transparent to radiation and comprises connection means configured to allow a connection between the mock up antenna and a fixation means, which fixation means is configured to fixate a position of the mock-up antenna during radiation treatment and. The mock-up antenna further comprises an inner surface configured to be positioned towards a patient in a way such that is affects a position and/or orientation of the patient during radiation treatment delivery, wherein the inner surface has a shape substantially similar to a shape of a working magnetic resonance imaging antenna used during an acquisition of the planning magnetic resonance image. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353963 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING RADIATION TREATMENT PLAN - A method for generating a radiation treatment plan is provided. The method may include determining a set of one or more optimization goals for radiation delivery by a therapeutic radiation delivery apparatus. The method may also include determining a plan for radiation delivery from a radiation source of the therapeutic radiation delivery apparatus. The radiation source may be capable of continuously rotating around a subject. The plan may include a plurality of radiation segments. Each radiation segment may be characterized by at least one parameter selected from a start angle, a stop angle, a two-dimensional segment shape, or a segment MU value such that the plurality of radiation segments satisfy the set of one or more optimization goals by superimposing at least two radiation segments from at least two different rotations into a target volume of the subject. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353964 | TIME-DOMAIN INTERLEAVING OF IMAGING AND TREATMENT X-RAYS IN A RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEM - Time-domain interleaving of treatment X-rays and imaging X-rays during an image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) process in a radiation therapy system prevents scatter of the treatment X-rays from degrading the quality of X-ray images used to generate volumetric image data of a target volume. Imaging X-rays are delivered to the target volume during one or more imaging intervals, and one or more pulses of treatment X-rays are delivered to the target volume between the imaging intervals. In instances in which a pulse of treatment X-rays is timed to occur during an imaging interval, the pulse of treatment X-rays is inhibited from occurring during the imaging interval and is rescheduled to occur at a later time that does not coincide with that imaging interval or subsequent imaging intervals. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353965 | Method for real-time correction of the spatial position of the central beam of radiation therapy devices and of the patient position - A method provides real-time correction of the spatial position of the central beam of radiation therapy devices and therapy simulators, along with the patient position. In particular, the method relates to the real-time correction of irradiation positions of the collimator and/or the position of the patient positioning table during the performance of radiation therapy or therapy simulation. Positional deviations of the central beam of existing radiation therapy devices are reduced. Position adjustments of the collimator elements and/or of the patient support table are carried out through functional connections of separate control modules via separate adjustment devices. Those are added to the collimator and/or patient support table. Calculation of the correction movements takes place outside the radiation therapy device in the irradiation planning system and/or in at least one microcontroller of the control system of the radiation therapy device. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353966 | PROTON THERAPY TUNING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and apparatus for tuning a charged particle beam path of a charged particle beam system used to treat a tumor of a patient, comprising the steps of: positioning a two-dimensional charged particle detector in a beam line downstream from a magnet pair; operating windings of the magnet pair at a first power level to generate a first magnetic field; measuring a beam position with the first two-dimensional charged particle detector; adjusting a correction magnetic field by driving voltage of a correction coil at a second power level, the second power level less than five percent of the first power level, where the first magnetic field and the correction magnetic field combine to yield an operational magnetic field; and the steps of measuring and adjusting the correction magnetic field changing the operational magnetic field to adjust a measured beam position toward a target beam position. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353967 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE AND LONG-TERM NEUROMODULATION USING ULTRASOUND - Specific parameter sets are provided that makes the transcranial focused ultrasound to selectively activate a certain neuronal type at cortical brain and enables the transcranial focused ultrasound to non-invasively induce long-term effects at deep brain. A type of ultrasound collimator with incidence angle control is designed and validated through acoustic field pressure mapping in order to target brain areas at different depths. Multi-elements transducer arrays are also used to achieve transmission of focused ultrasound. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353968 | Method and System for Increasing the Gas-Dissolution Rate of a Bubble in a Liquid Media via Non-Invasive Resonant Acoustic Pressure - An acoustic technique designed to increase the gas-dissolution rate of a bubble in a liquid media is proposed. Increased gas-dissolution rate is achieved by increasing the bubble's surface-to-volume ratio via bubble fragmentation. This is achieved by attaching an electroacoustic transducer to the system or load in which bubbles travel and exciting the transducer at the frequency of resonance. The electric resonance of the transducer attached to the system corresponds in frequency to the mechanical resonance of the system or load which allows for achieving such state without the use of an internally placed hydrophone to certify the resonance state. The acoustic bubble fragmentation technique increased the dissolution rate 4 to 5 times of bubbles with initial diameters between 150 and 550 μm in distilled water and in medical grade saline solution. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353969 | WEARABLE AIR STERILIZER FOR EVERYDAY USE DURING COVID-19 AND IN A POST-PANDEMIC PERIOD - A wearable air sterilizer features an air disinfection chamber and a slidable face shield mounted on a headwear item such as a conventional baseball cap. The air disinfection chamber features one or more LEDs emanating ultraviolet light at a germicidal wavelength to inactivate airborne pathogens in the passing air and provide the user with a personalized air supply free from COVID-19 and other viruses. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353970 | GAS-SUPPLYING MOUTH MASK - A gas-supplying mouth mask includes: a mask body for leaning against a user's nose to development of a semi-open space between the mask body and the user's face, wherein the mask body comprising a breathable structure and an airtight structure; and a gas generation unit placed in the mask body for generation of functional gases which can be released to around the user's nose through the breathable structure. Based on the above structures, the gas-supplying mouth mask encircles the functional gases inside the semi-open space formed by the mask body and the user's face and causes a better utilization rate of functional gases. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353971 | ULTRAVIOLET GERMICIDAL IRRADIATION MASK - A personal protective equipment system including a face mask and an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation stage to irradiate incoming volume of air before being introduced to the user. There is included a flexible printed circuit enclosed within a housing of the face mask, the flexible printed circuit having an array of UV LED circuits. A fan is provided to drive the volume of air through a passage within the mask. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353972 | FACEMASK WITH REPLACEABLE FILTER - A facemask assembly includes a facemask including a face seal defining a first end and a second end, the first end at least partially defining a filter cavity, the second end configured to form a seal with a user's face; a filter cover coupled to the first end, the filter cover further defining the filter cavity; and a filter assembly positioned within the filter cavity; and a restraint coupled to the facemask, the restraint configured to secure the facemask to the user's face. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353973 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING CUSTOM RESPIRATOR MASKS - Respirator masks may include a respirator mask body and a respirator mask gasket. The respirator mask body may include a plurality of openings for the exchange of gas and an air filtration media configured to filter particles from air passing into and out of the respirator mask body. The respirator mask gasket may be coupled to the respirator mask body and may be sized and shaped responsively to a three-dimensional scan of a portion of user's face including the user's nose and mouth and being configured to closely abut the user's face when worn. A combination of respirator mask body and respirator mask gasket may be positioned within a donning mechanism that facilitates positioning of the combined respirator mask body and respirator mask gasket over the user's face and retention thereon. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353974 | WEARABLE AIR PURIFIER - There is provided a head wearable air purifier comprising a first speaker assembly and a second speaker assembly, wherein the first speaker assembly comprises a filter assembly, an impeller for creating an airflow through the filter assembly, a motor arranged to drive the impeller, and an air outlet downstream from the filter assembly for emitting the filtered airflow from the speaker assembly. The head wearable air purifier further comprise a nozzle arranged to receive the filtered airflow from the first speaker assembly, the nozzle comprising an air outlet arranged to emit the received filtered airflow from the head wearable air purifier. The filter assembly is provided upstream of the impeller and comprises one or more generally frusto-conical filter elements. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353975 | RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MASK - A respiratory protection mask includes detachably connected main body and front cover. The main body includes a shielding member for shielding a wearer's mouth and nose, and has air outlet with air-outlet valve and air inlets with air-inlet valves. The mask is characterized in a guide structure and a limiting structure provided between the main body and the front cover. The guide structure includes corresponding slide rail and slide channel capable of guiding the front cover to move along a linear path parallel to a longitudinal section of the air outlet to assemble to the main body and cover the air-outlet valve. The limiting structure includes corresponding male and female fasteners that are detachably engaged with each other when the front cover is assembled to the main body, preventing the front cover from moving in an opposite direction on the linear path to separate from the main body. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353976 | UNIVERSAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE MASK - A universal personal protective mask includes a main body having a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges that define an internal pocket. An opening is formed along the main body to permit access to the pocket, and a zipper is positioned along the opening to secure the pocket in an open or closed position. The mask body is constructed from a durable machine-washable fabric so as to be reusable, and includes at least one head strap. A gasket is positioned along the inside periphery of the mask body, and a filter insert is removably secured within the pocket. The filter being constructed from myriad of different materials or industry standards to prevent the passage of particulates and harmful organisms. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353977 | INTEGRATED RESPIRATORY AND EYE PROTECTIVE SYSTEM - Disclosed is an integrated respiratory and eye protective system that is light-weight and easily carried, is fast and easy to apply by a user, and that ensures protection of a user against inhalation or ingestion of or exposure to environmental contaminants, including for example dangerous aerosolized chemical, biological, and radiological materials. The system includes a mask that fits tightly over a user's nose and mouth and down and around their neck, with two filter assemblies on either side of the mask that filter environmental contaminants out of the air as the user breathes in through the mask. Goggles are provided that provide a single, continuous seal against the user's face and about the user's eyes, with the bottom, central portion of the goggles configured to engage and closely mate with the top, central portion of the mask. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353978 | Unknown - The present invention relates to a respiratory mask for filtering air consisting of a mask body, which is suitable for covering the nose and mouth of the mask wearer, comprising at least one holding means which is fastened to the respiratory mask and which is suitable for pulling the mask body against the face of the wearer. In this case, the mask body comprises at least one airlock device, through which connecting means, such as a straw, can be guided, so that the mask wearer can receive, for example inhale and/or drink, a use medium conveyed by the connecting means into an interior of the mask, i.e. the space between the face of the mask wearer and an inner surface of the mask, through his nose and/or mouth. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353979 | SECURE LIQUID CONSUMPTION FACE COVERING - A secure liquid consumption face covering is created for the general public that is flexible so that the user does not need to remove or open a mask when thirsty or hungry to consume liquid. Through a tube attached with connector(s) and lock(s) to the mask and with an optional disposable straw unit, the wearer can drink liquid from any vessel easily without taking the mask off or breaking the seal of the mask around the user's nose and mouth. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353980 | MULTI-FLAP VALVE FOR A RESPIRATORY DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention include a unidirectional exhalation valve for a respiratory device such as a facemask. The valve opens to vent air out of the interior of the facemask and closes to prevent the inflow of ambient air. The valve is comprised of a valve body, a valve cover and a membrane. The membrane is secured to the valve body around its perimeter by the valve cover. The membrane is comprised of two or more flaps that flex toward a central region, in a direction away from the valve body, to open the unidirectional valve. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353981 | WASHABLE HIGH EFFICIENCY RESPIRATOR MASK - A washable, high efficiency mask has a first, inner layer, a second, intermediate layer, and a third, outer layer. The second, intermediate layer is a filter media that achieves the 95% particulate filtration efficiency (PFE)/bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) filtration. The second, intermediate layer is bonded to a layer adjacent thereto. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353982 | CONNECTING DEVICE OF RETAINING RING OF SAFETY BELT - A connecting device of a retaining ring of a safety belt includes a main body, a bolt, and a locking member. The main body is used with the bolt to form an enclosure or not. The bolt passes through a bolt bore of the main body and has a first teeth portion and a stopper located in a first half part of the first teeth portion. The first teeth portion and the locking member are used to control the bolt to lock or to unlock. The locking member could move between a first position and a second position along an axial direction of the locking member and could rotate around a central axis of the locking member. When the bolt is at a closed position and the locking member is at the first position, a second teeth portion of the locking member is meshed with the first half part. When the bolt is at the closed position and the locking member is at the second position, the second teeth portion is meshed with the second half part. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353983 | Fire Suppression Assembly - A fire suppression assembly includes a dome that is positionable over a stove top or a cooking pot in which a fire has started. The dome is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit oxygen from feeding the fire thereby facilitating the fire to extinguish. A receiver is coupled to and extends away from the dome. A handle is pivotally coupled to the receiver to be gripped for placing the dome over the stove top or the cooking pot. The handle is positionable in a first position has the handle extending upwardly from the receiver. Conversely, the handle is positionable in a second position has the handle extending laterally away from the receiver. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353984 | Composite material and fire protection element for sealing passage openings and joints in components - A composite material, a method for the production thereof, and a fire protection element containing the composite material can be utilized for the protection of passage openings in components in the event of fire, such as building parts, through which conduits are guided. The composite material can be also used as a fire protection element for sealing passage openings and/or for joints in components. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353985 | Blocking Apparatus for a Fire Damper, Blocking Apparatus System and Method for Blocking a Drive Direction - Various embodiments include a blocking apparatus comprising: a holding apparatus; a receiving element mounted in the holding apparatus about an axis of rotation, defining a through-opening with a through-axis parallel to the axis of rotation; a wrap spring mechanically prestressed in the holding apparatus, with a winding arranged around the receiving element; and a thermocouple made of a material having a lower melting temperature than the holding apparatus and/or the wrap spring. The thermocouple holds at least one end of the wrap spring with respect to the holding apparatus in the prestressed state in such a way that the receiving element can be freely rotated in both drive directions about the axis of rotation. The receiving element is blocked in one of the two drive directions in the relaxed state of the wrap spring and in the triggered state of a thermal fuse. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353986 | AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A PROPULSION ASSEMBLY AND A FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM FOR THE PROPULSION ASSEMBLY - An aircraft with at least one propulsion assembly and its fire-fighting system, which includes two reservoirs of extinguishing agent, and, associated with each reservoir, a control that can be actuated by a pilot to open the reservoir, a detection assembly to detect a fire and emit, if appropriate, a fire alert signal, the propulsion assembly including a first and a second compartment each including at least one fire zone, the fire-fighting system including a bypass valve controlled by a localization unit, a set of pipes connecting each reservoir to each of the fire zones through the bypass valve, the localization unit configured to detect a fire in a fire zone in the first compartment, and, if appropriate, control the bypass valve so it adopts a first state where the extinguishing agent in a reservoir is expelled towards the one or more fire zones in the first compartment after activation of the control associated with a reservoir, the bypass valve otherwise being controlled to adopt a second state, in which the extinguishing agent in a reservoir is expelled towards the one or more fire zones in the second compartment. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353987 | DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING EXTINGUISHING AGENT - An extinguishing-agent discharge device includes a casing having a guide channel for an extinguishing agent, a metallic handle, a hose connection, an adjustment means for regulating an extinguishing-agent supply using a manual control unit and a discharge nozzle. A measuring-current transformer generates a current signal proportional to the electric current flowing in the extinguishing agent; an insulator section divides the casing into a discharge area having the discharge nozzle and an inlet area having the manual control unit, the measuring-current transformer disposed in the insulator section; a first electrode disposed in the discharge area in the extinguishing-agent flow and serves for detecting an extinguishing-agent potential; a second electrode disposed at the handle for detecting a ground potential in the inlet area; and a controller for evaluating the current signal for a potential difference occurring between the extinguishing-agent and ground and having a drive element acting on the adjustment means. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353988 | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR SLOPED COMBUSTIBLE CONCEALED SPACES - A fire protection system is provided for a space having a pitched roof constructed of structural members extending from a ridgeline to an eave, with respective channels therebetween. A first row of sprinklers is mounted to a first branch line extending generally parallel to the ridgeline. Each sprinkler is positioned within a respective channel, with consecutive sprinklers spaced apart having no less than one, and no more than five, channels therebetween. A second row of sprinklers, downslope from the first row, is mounted to a second branch line extending generally parallel to the first branch line. Each sprinkler thereof is positioned within a respective channel, with consecutive second row sprinklers spaced apart as in the first row. Each second row sprinkler is also placed within a different channel from each first row sprinkler. A farthest number of channels between a first row sprinkler and a second row sprinkler is three. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353989 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for fire suppression systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fire suppression system comprises a water supply system, a foam concentrate supply system, and a foam concentrate recovery system. The water supply system includes a water pump and a water supply line. The foam concentrate supply system includes a foam pump and a foam concentrate supply line, the foam concentrate supply line fluidly connected with the water supply system to facilitate mixing foam concentrate provided by the foam concentrate supply system with water provided by the water supply system. The foam concentrate recovery system includes a recovery pump fluidly connectable with the foam concentrate supply system to facilitate the extraction of foam concentrate from at least a portion of the foam concentrate supply system. The system and method can also include circulating foam concentrate to promote mixing and hinder the congealment of foam concentrate. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353990 | Exercise Apparatus - An exercise apparatus for strengthening muscles. The exercise apparatus includes a body having a holding portion that extends between a first distal region and second distal region thereof. The holding portion forms a continuous surface that is curved such that a diameter of the holding portion is narrowest at a proximal point of the holding portion and widest at a first radial edge and an opposing second radial edge. The first and second distal regions are each dome shaped and extend from the first radial edge and the second radial edge, respectively. The holding portion can be received between the inner thighs of a user to add resistance when performing various exercises, such as leg lifts, planks, pull-ups, dips, and the like. In some embodiments, the body includes a weight receiving channel extending therethrough, wherein an elongated weight is positioned within the weight receiving channel. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353991 | SUSPENDIBLE EXERCISE STRAP - An elongated exercise strap formed from a single polymeric strap folded over itself and sewn together at predetermined intervals to form a plurality of loops, each loop affixable to a carabiner such that the carabiner is oriented orthogonally to the strap to prevent the carabiner from abrading the skin surface of a user. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353992 | WEARABLE DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A wearable device may include a motor, a motor driver circuit, a frame connected to the motor, the frame to be worn on the body of the user to support the body, a processor configured to generate a control signal to control an electrical connection in the motor driver circuit, and a sensor configured to sense a body motion of the user. The processor is further configured to provide an exercise load through the frame according to a speed of the sensed body motion by controlling, based on the speed of the body motion, a changing ratio per time between a first control state in which the electrical connection in the motor driver circuit is a closed loop and a second control state in which the electrical connection in the motor driver circuit is an open loop. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353993 | INERTIAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING AN INERTIAL DEVICE - A apparatus or system defined by a handheld exercise device that includes a weighted body; a handle arranged along a radial axis of the weighted body; and a connector that creates at least one connection between each radially distal end of the handle and a component of the weighted body. The handheld exercise device, in use, minimizes one or more peak forces and rotational inertia acting on a forearm of a user actively engaging the handheld exercise device in motion. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353994 | COMPACT INERTIAL MUSCLE TRAINING DEVICE - Compact inertial device for muscle training, consisting of a pulling body ( | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353995 | EXERCISE DEVICES EMPLOYING GRIPPING HANDLES - The present invention is directed to a gripping handle that tightens to a hand when pulling force is applied and loosens from the hand when pulling force is not applied. The gripping handle may comprise a dowel, a first and second loop, an attachment point, and a flexible connector running from the attachment point, through the first loop, along the dowel, through the second loop, and back to the attachment point. A portion of the flexible connector running along the dowel may loop over a hand gripping the dowel and may tighten to the hand when the dowel is pulled on. The flexible connector may loosen from the hand when the dowel is no longer being pulled. The present invention additionally features an exercise device comprising the gripping handle attached by a cord running through a pulley component to a weight. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353996 | FOOT SUPPORTS WITH FIT ENHANCEMENT FEATURES FOR AN EXERCISE MACHINE - A foot support assembly for an exercise machine may be configured for sing-hand operation (e.g., cinching or releasing of the foot strap), The foot support assembly may include a footplate coupled to the frame of the exercise machine and configured to support the user's foot during exercise and a strap coupled to the footplate and configured to resist separation of the user's foot from the footplate. The strap is operatively associated with a quick release ratchet mechanism, which is configured to be unlocked simply by pressing a lever of the ratchet to allow the ratchet strip to reverse, releasing the user's foot from the strap. The foot support assembly may be provided on each side of the seat rail of a rowing machine, which may alternatively or additionally include a multi-grip handle including a plurality of grip portions configured to position the user's hand at different orientations to one another. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353997 | SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING REACTIVE PORTABLE MAT SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EXERCISE - This invention relates to a reactive exercise mat, and more particularly to a safe social distancing reactive portable mat system for individual and group exercise, that functions as a surface on which physical fitness activities are performed at all types of indoor and outdoor locations which are always exposed to the risk of contamination with the purpose of ensuring the safe keeping of social distancing norms and with the ability to trigger audible, sensory and visual alarms at the occurrence of any violation to social distancing requirement for users while performing and participating in individual and group functional fitness training. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353998 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A MOBILE PHONE OR TABLET ON AN EXERCISE DEVICE FOR HEAD, HAND AND SHOULDER EXERCISES - A device for mounting a mobile phone or tablet on an exercise device for head, hand and shoulder exercises. In order to permit viewing of teaching and instructional videos during performance of exercises in the upside down position, the device contains a mounting device, which has an inclined front support and an oppositely inclined rear support relative to the front support for mounting the mobile phone or tablet in the two oppositely inclined positions. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210353999 | Method and Device for Assessing Exercise Fatigue - A method for assessing exercise fatigue includes obtaining exercise heart rates of a user; calculating a CTL and an ATL based on the exercise heart rates and an exercise load computation model; calculating a TSB based on the CTL and the ATL; and determining a fatigue level based on the TSB. Such a determination of fatigue level will not be affected by subjective factors, thereby the scientificity and accuracy of the assessment result are effectively improved, and the assessment result is closer to the user's current physical function condition. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354000 | BENDABLE EXERCISE BAR - An exercise device comprising a bendable pole with spring-like properties. The bendable pole has grips at opposing ends and in a midsection. The exercise device is configured to be used for a variety of exercise methods. The exercise device provides personal fitness tracking in conjunction with a mobile software application. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354001 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING TRAINING BASED ON BODY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS - The present disclosure introduces a method for providing substantially optimal training instructions to a user based on temperature measurements performed by a wearable device. The algorithm determines non-REM sleep phases of the user, measures the maximum temperature of the NREM sleep phase or an averaged value among the maximum values of several NREM sleep phases in a night, and it determines most appropriate training instructions for the user based on that temperature information. Gender and age may also have an effect in the training instruction determinations. Training information and alerts can be given via a smartphone application to the user. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354002 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INCREASED REALISM OF TRAINING ON EXERCISE MACHINES - A computer-implemented system for an exercise machine includes a mechanical energy storage device and an apparatus configured to supplement the resistance of the mechanical energy storage device with an added resistance and dissipate the energy of the mechanical energy storage device and an associated athlete. A communication pathway enables the exercise machine to communicate with at least one additional associated exercise machine to duplicate the total resistance in the exercise machine to an associated exercise machine. A central server includes a processor, memory, and a networking interface. A first user device includes a display, a processor, a memory, and a networking interface. The central server receives data from the exercise machine, extracts synchronization performance information from the data, and transmits the synchronization performance data to the first user device where it is used to train an athlete for an athletic endeavor. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354003 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH MOTOR INDUCED RESISTANCE - A resistance exercise system having, in certain embodiments, a DC power supply system, a DC motor connected to the DC power supply system, a drive section connected to a drive element, a resistance delivery element connected to the drive element, and an extractable exercise resistance delivery section, a predetermined variable resistance section intermediate the DC power supply system and DC motor, an electrical condition sensor, and a variable resistance section control in communication with the electrical condition sensor and the predetermined variable resistance section. In some embodiments, the resistance exercise system includes a computing facility providing the ability to configure the exercise system to provide predetermined static or variable exercise resistance during exercise, and for example, during a positive or negative exercise stroke. Some embodiments allow users to create and, if desired, display varying and complex resistance exercise routines with or without use of resistance weights. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354004 | SWIMMING AID - A swimming training aid is provided and comprises an elongate buoyant body. The body has a generally circular section along substantially the entirety of its length, and the diameter of the body is non-constant along at least the majority of its length. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354005 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR GOLF BALL, AND GOLF BALL - A rubber composition for golf balls includes (a) a base rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent which is an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, (c) a crosslinking initiator, (d) an alcohol and (f) sulfur, and the amount of component (d) is from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base rubber (a). When the rubber composition is used in a golf ball having a core and a cover of one or more layers encasing the core, by setting the hardness difference in the core interior hardness profile to a large value while maintaining a desired core hardness, low spin properties can be manifested on golf ball shots, enabling the flight performance of the ball to be improved. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354006 | HAND-HELD PICKLEBALL RETRIEVER FOR LIMITED MOBILITY PLAYERS - Embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and devices that can be leveraged to retrieve pickleballs from a court surface. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to a portable, light-weight, hand-held pickleball collector. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354007 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads - Golf clubs and/or golf club heads include a club head body defining an interior chamber, structure for engaging a shaft with the body, and/or a shaft engaged with the body. The club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.5 inches and an overall breadth of at least 4.2 inches. In other examples, the club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.6 inches and a ratio of the overall breadth dimension to the overall length dimension of 1 or less. If desired, the ratio of the head breadth to head length dimensions may be in a range from at least 0.94 to 1 or less. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354008 | GOLF CLUB HEADS - Disclosed golf club heads include a body defining an interior cavity, a face, a sole, a crown, and a hosel. Certain embodiments include a weight channel positioned in the sole and defining a path along the sole. Some embodiments include a weight member positioned in the weight channel that is configured to be adjusted to any of a range of selectable positions to adjust mass properties of the golf club head. A fastener may be configured to secure the weight member in any of the selectable positions, while the fastener itself, regardless of where the weight member is positioned along the path, may be secured to the body at a fixed location that is independent of the position of the weight member along the path. Additional discretionary mass elements may be added to the weight member, such as at its ends, to further adjust mass properties of the golf club head. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354009 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, and a lightweight crown portion covering an opening in the top portion. The crown portion may include two or more integral ribs to stiffen the crown portion. The crown portion may be a composite crown portion formed in a mold by applying heat and pressure. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354010 | Golf Club Head or Other Ball Striking Device Having Multi-Piece Construction and Method for Manufacturing - A ball striking device has a head that includes a metal face configured for striking a ball, a rearwardly extending metal band, a top piece, and a bottom piece. The metal band has a first end extending from one side of the face, a second end extending from the opposite side of the face, and a rear portion extending between the first and second ends and defining at least a portion of the rear periphery of the head. The top piece and the bottom piece are non-metallic or substantially non-metallic. The top piece is connected to the top side of the metal band and forms at least a portion of a top side of the head, and the bottom piece is connected to the bottom side of the metal band and forms at least a portion of a bottom side of the head. The top piece and the bottom piece are separated by the metal band. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354011 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING A GOLF BALL FROM A CUP - An apparatus and method is disclosed for hands-free retrieval of a golf ball from a putting green hole, where the apparatus includes a tilting disk placed in the hole that can be operated by a golf club handle to rotate the disk to pop up or eject the golf ball from the hole. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354012 | Magnus Effect Cylindrical Projectile and Launcher - The present invention is a toy launcher system. A lightweight projectile has an exterior surface symmetrically disposed about an imaginary longitudinal axis and is generally spool-shaped. The launcher is composed of a shaft to which a flexible curled band is attached. The flexible curled band holds the projectile within its curvature. When the launcher is rotated by a user using a general throwing motion the band uncurls, thereby launching the projectile into flight. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354013 | Golf Club Head Cover for Irons and Wedges - A head cover that provides protection for golf club irons and wedges and includes a positive locking mechanism. Multi-piece design of the present invention emulates the contours of the face, back, sole, crown, toe, and heel of irons and wedges as well as providing a tab comprised of positive and negative magnetic clasps for securely locking the head cover to the golf club. Back and face panels extend to provide protection for the hosel and ferrule. The wear pad located at the joining point of the base, back, and face panel gives strength to the location where they are attached. An integral anti-slip feature aids head cover security. The invention achieves a positive lock using a mechanism comprised of a tab with a magnetic clasp that prevents the head cover from falling off. A multi-layer binding design with topstitching is implemented. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354014 | Illuminated Rim For Roundent - An illuminated rim for a roundnet set is provided. The illuminated rim of the present application is an illuminated circular frame attached to the top of an existing frame of a standard roundnet set. The underside of a connector unit of the illuminated rim snaps onto the existing frame of the standard roundnet set. An optional sensor may be used in connection with the game to detect pressure on the net from, for example, a ball hitting it. Once the sensor is triggered, the LED lights may be programmed to go off. In an embodiment, the device may be programmed so that the light may be used to determine if a valid or invalid shot was executed by a player. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354015 | PORTABLE GAME ASSEMBLY - A portable game assembly is disclosed. The portable game assembly includes a first platform and a second platform. A toss hole is defined in the first platform. Legs support the portable game assembly in between the first platform and the second platform. The portable game assembly is configurable in an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354016 | Systems and Methods for Playing Enhanced Disc Golf - A method for playing disc golf on a course having a plurality of targets includes the steps of (a) obtaining a random selection device configured to randomly select one of a plurality of different types of throws, and one of a plurality of different types of discs, (b) the player activates the random selection device to obtain a randomly selected throw, and a randomly selected disc, and (c) the player throws the randomly selected disc with the randomly selected throw at the target. The steps are repeated for each target until the course is completed. The random selection device can be a set of dice. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354017 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF AUTOMATICALLY CREATING DIGITAL SPORT PLAYBOOKS - Methods and systems for automatically creating a digital playbook. A processor receives image data. The processor stores the image data in memory. The processor detects a first play illustration in the image data. The processor analyzes the first play illustration. Based on the analysis of the first play illustration, the processor detects features of the play. The processor generates a data file for the first play. The processor stores the data file for the first play in memory. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354018 | Raised rung agility ladder - The present invention relates to an agility ladder that possess raised rungs, allowing users to not only exercise their stamina and agility, but also increase the strength of their calf muscles and related lower leg muscular structure. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354019 | MULTI-LAYER UNDERLAYMENT PAD FOR USE UNDER SPORTING SURFACES - A multi-layer underlayment pad for use beneath activity surfaces such as artificial putting greens, such pad including a first foam layer comprising expanded polyethylene having a thickness ranging from about 0.25 inches to about 2 inches; and a second foam layer comprising polyurethane having a thickness ranging from about 0.125 inches to about 1 inch. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354020 | GOLF ALIGNMENT ROD - An alignment rod includes a first rod and a second rod movably connected to each other, and a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod connecting the first rod and the second rod. The first rod and the second rod substantially overlap each other in a collapsed configuration, and the first rod and the second rod are spaced apart from each other in an expanded configuration. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354021 | SQUASH BALL LAUNCHING MACHINE - An automatic ball launcher includes a ball feed control system that includes a meter wheel with radially-spaced ribs or grooves to selectively block and pass balls to the flywheels of the launcher. The meter wheel rotates to selectively block and release a single ball to pass at a time. The controller of the launcher can be programmed to stop the meter wheel when a ball has been metered by monitoring the current at peak of the motor driving the meter wheel. A meter-event can be determined to have occurred when the current of the drive motor drops to a trough by a pre-set magnitude following a rise to a peak value. A remote control can be provided for the user to operate the launching machine and adjust a plurality of parameters. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354022 | REFLECTIVE VIDEO DISPLAY APPARATUS FOR INTERACTIVE TRAINING AND DEMONSTRATION AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A smart mirror can show live or recorded streaming video of an instructor performing a workout in a package that is attractive and unobtrusive enough to hang in a living room. The smart mirror includes a mirror surface with a fully reflecting section and a partially reflecting section. A display behind the partially reflecting section shows the video when the smart mirror is on and is almost invisible when the smart mirror is off. The smart mirror also has a speaker, a microphone, and a camera to enable a user to view the video content and interact with the instructor. The smart mirror may connect to the user's smart phone, a peripheral device (e.g., a Bluetooth speaker) to augment user experience, a biometric sensor to provide biometric data to assess user performance, and/or a network router to connect the smart mirror to a content provider, an instructor, and/or other users. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354023 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY-BASED INTERACTIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY OR TRAINING - In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for body tracking systems and augmented reality interfaces. These systems provide an augmented reality application that enables a user to accurately perform physical therapy or training exercises at home and enable real time monitoring and communication between the user and a remote physician or trainer. Using motion tracking capabilities of depth cameras and/or multiple camera setups, the system can create a real time three dimensional model that mirrors or guides the patient's movements and can show the patient how to properly perform an exercise with dynamic interactive feedback. The tracking capabilities further provide physicians with detailed measurements as well as tracking improvements or degradations over time, and guide positions may be adjusted to provide further instruction or training as necessary. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354024 | COMBINED DIGITAL SCOREKEEPER AND VIBRATION DAMPENER - Disclosed is a combined digital scorekeeper and vibration dampener device. The device is encased in a housing fabricated from a vibration dampening and/or shock absorption material. The device includes a plurality of string channels for attaching directly to the strings of a racket, and provides a miniature scoreboard that is operated by a simple mechanical or touch button system, so as not to distract the player's from the game. In an embodiment, the device is includes wireless technology to exchange scores and other data with other digital scorekeeper devices used by other players during a game, or via a network to a remote device to document the statistics from the match or provide data for other applications or sharing with others. In an embodiment, the digital scorekeeper includes one or more inertial sensors configured to detect and/or measure various data associated with the player's performance, which can be synced to video and used with training applications. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354025 | HANDS-FREE SANITARY MOUTHGUARD - A mouthguard mounting, comprising a mount adapted for fixed attachment to a helmet; and a tether attached to the mount with a limited range of motion relative to the faceguard is disclosed. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354026 | SKEEBOARD AUTOMATIC - A user controlled power assisted device to automate snowboard and wideboard recreational snow devices to make turning easier and more consistent for the user, while viewing the line of travel straight ahead instead of the conventional sideways view. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354027 | Card Backer - A card backer ( | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354028 | CARD-HANDLING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS - A card-handling device may include a card intake, a card output, a card imaging device positioned between the card intake and the card output. The card imaging device may be configured to identify a non-conforming card. The card-handling device may be configured to store the non-conforming card in a designated location and/or to reorient the non-conforming card with a card-flipping apparatus configured to reorient flipped cards identified as non-conforming cards. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354029 | Rock, Paper, Scissors, Scoot - The present invention relates to the combination of tradition board games, a gym activity and rock paper scissors which also integrates as well with an on-line application. The new methods and solutions have generated different ways of playing three games at once. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354030 | GAME CONTROLLER COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE REMOVABLE ADJUSTING ELEMENT ALLOWING ADJUSTMENT OF THE STOP ANGLE OF A PIVOTING CONTROL MEMBER OF THE CONTROLLER - A game controller includes an assembled shell and at least one control member ( | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354031 | REDUCING LATENCY IN CLOUD GAMING APPLICATIONS BY OVERLAPPING RECEPTION AND DECODING OF VIDEO FRAMES AND THEIR DISPLAY - A method of cloud gaming is disclosed. The method including receiving an encoded video frame at a client, wherein a server executes an application to generate a rendered video frame which is then encoded at an encoder at the server as the encoded video frame, wherein the encoded video frame includes one or more encoded slices that are compressed. The method including decoding the one or more encoded slices at a decoder of the client to generate one or more decoded slices. The method including rendering the one or more decoded slices for display at the client. The method including begin displaying the one or more decoded slices that are rendered before fully receiving the one or more encoded slices at the client. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354032 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING STREAMING INTERFACES FOR GAMES - Systems and methods for facilitating streaming interfaces for games are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain first view information based on an instance of a game for a first presentation of the game to a first user on a first client computing platform; effectuate a first presentation of the game to the first user via the first client computing platform; obtain second view information that includes a second graphical user interface; and effectuate a second presentation of the first user playing the game to a second user. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354033 | NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, GAME TERMINAL DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - A non-transitory computer readable medium stores a program causing a computer to execute: transmitting request information to an external device in response to an input of a request operation from an operation section; updating a play state on the basis of at least a game play situation; receiving invitation information from the external device in the case where the play state is a permitted state; reporting reception of the invitation information when receiving or after receiving the invitation information; receiving an input of a prescribed participation operation when reporting or after reporting the reception of the invitation information; and executing a communication game with other player terminals when the participation operation is input and a prescribed start condition is satisfied. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354034 | METHODOLOGY FOR EQUALIZING SYSTEMIC LATENCIES IN TELEVISION RECEPTION IN CONNECTION WITH GAMES OF SKILL PLAYED IN CONNECTION WITH LIVE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING - A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354035 | INTERACTION IN A MULTI-USER ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus, method and computer program are described comprising: receiving first interaction data at a first user in a multi-user virtual environment, wherein the multi-user virtual environment comprises a plurality of users including the first user; receiving metadata relating to the first interaction data at the first user; and rendering a first object to the first user in accordance with the first interaction data and the metadata, wherein the metadata includes instructions for selectively modifying one or more of the rendering of the first object and an interaction of the first user with the virtual environment. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF VIDEO PLAYBACK - A method of video playback includes obtaining a 3D reconstruction of at least part of an environment, obtaining video footage of an activity within that at least part of the environment, obtaining data indicating a position and orientation of a first camera within the at least part of the environment that recorded the obtained video footage, and rendering a view of the video footage in alignment with a corresponding view of at least part of the 3D reconstruction, responsive to the position and orientation of the first camera within the at least part of the environment. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354037 | SCENE RECOGNITION METHOD AND APPARATUS, TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - This application discloses a scene recognition method and apparatus, which may be applied to game scene recognition. The method includes: obtaining one or more drawing instructions, and determining a to-be-drawn target object based on a description parameter carried in the one or more drawing instructions. Based on a particular relationship between scenes and an object inside scenes, a corresponding target scene may be determined based on the target object. | 2021-11-18 |
| 20210354038 | MOBILE PLATFORM AS A PHYSICAL INTERFACE FOR INTERACTION - Systems and methods to provide a mobile computing platform as a physical interface for an interactive space are presented herein. The interactive space may be experienced by a user of a host device (e.g., headset). The interactive space may include views of virtual content. A position and/or heading of the mobile computing platform relative to a perceived position and/or heading of the virtual content of the interactive space may be determined. Remote command information may be determined based on the relative position information and/or user input information conveying user entry and/or selection of one or more input elements of the mobile computing platform. The remote command information may be configured to effectuate user interactions with the virtual content in the interactive space based on user interactions with the mobile computing platform. | 2021-11-18 |
