52nd week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190388661 | GUIDEWIRE FOR DILATING EUSTACHIAN TUBE VIA MIDDLE EAR - A guidewire includes a guidewire shaft and an inflatable element arranged at a distal end of the guidewire shaft. At least a portion of the guidewire shaft is formed of metal, and the guidewire shaft includes a lumen that fluidly communicates with an interior of the inflatable element. The inflatable element is operable to transition between a deflated state in which the inflatable element is configured to pass through an isthmus of a Eustachian tube (ET), and an inflated state in which the inflatable element is configured to dilate the ET. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388662 | MULTI-BALLOON INSTRUMENT FOR DILATING EUSTACHIAN TUBE VIA MIDDLE EAR - A dilation catheter includes a shaft, a distal tip sized and configured to pass through an isthmus of a Eustachian tube (ET), and an expandable element moveable along an exterior of the shaft between a proximal position and a distal position. The expandable element is operable to transition between an unexpanded state in which the expandable element is configured for insertion into the ET via the isthmus, and an expanded state in which the expandable element is configured to dilate the ET. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388663 | OPTIMIZED INTRATHECAL DRUG DELIVERY - An intrathecal drug delivery system configured to monitor one or more physiological conditions of the patient to look for opportunities to time medicament delivery to coincide with patient activity inferring heightened cerebrospinal fluid oscillations, thereby improving dispersion of the medicament within the intrathecal space of the patient. The intrathecal drug delivery system includes an implantable medical pump, one or more physiological sensors, and an external programmer configured to program the implantable medical pump with a treatment protocol specifying at least one period of time during which a specified quantity of medicament is to be administered during which the implantable medical pump utilizes data from the one or more physiological sensors to time delivery of the medicament. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388664 | Control Method Of Local Release For Target Compounds By Using Patterning Hydrogel To Nanoporous Membrane - Provided is a method of controlling local release of target compounds by patterning a hydrogel carrying a bone morphogenetic protein as the target compounds on a nanoporous membrane. The nanoporous membrane is capable of controlling local release of the bone morphogenetic protein as a carrier of the bone morphogenetic protein while performing a basic function of the membrane of preventing infiltration of connective tissue, and thus, there is an advantage in that the nanoporous membrane can facilitate generation of controlled bone in a local region. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388665 | DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS - Implementations of a delivery device and method are disclosed. One implementation is a delivery device comprising a flow chamber with an inlet port for receiving a fluid flow in the flow chamber, and an outlet port for exiting a material from the flow chamber. The flow chamber may include a formation portion in which a suspension of the material is formed, and a collection portion that directs the suspension toward and/or into the outlet port. An amount of the material may collect in the collection portion adjacent the outlet port. The device may further comprise an insertion port for permitting insertion of the material in the flow chamber, and/or a pusher operable to move the amount of material through the outlet port. Related devices and methods also are disclosed. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388666 | DEVICE FOR THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF HUMANS AND ANIMALS, AND APPLICATION DEVICE FOR SAME - Device for the medical treatment of humans and/or animals, particularly for treating wounds and/or dermatoses, comprising a reactive gas generator designed for generating reactive gases and an application device for applying the reactive gases in a treatment area, comprising a neutralization device designed for neutralizing reactive gases, by means of which the concentration of reactive gases outside the treatment area can be reduced. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388667 | CLOSED-LOOP ACTUATING AND SENSING EPIDERMAL SYSTEMS - A closed-loop wearable device or platform integrates sensors, actuators, and microcontroller on board. The device is applied directly to the skin using stretchable epidermal electronics. It can sense a variety of signals from the human body, thus collecting medically relevant information, and can activate delivery of a therapeutic upon detection of an abnormal condition. The therapeutic can be delivered at a personalized dosage and/or with a unique combination of drugs or other agents based on the individual's metabolism as tracked by various sensor modules integrated with the medical device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388668 | APPLICATOR - An applicator of one embodiment is for applying a sheet member to skin. The applicator includes: a body including a bottom plate configured to face the skin and a bending portion provided to the bottom plate; a cap being movable along a slide direction substantially orthogonal to the bottom plate; and an elastic member configured to extend along the slide direction between the body and the cap. The elastic member applies, to the cap, elastic force that acts in a direction away from the bottom plate, the cap being movable toward the bottom plate against the elastic force. The bending portion bends the sheet member that has advanced thereto in a pressed state in which the cap has been moved toward the bottom plate, thereby applying the sheet member to the skin. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388669 | MICRONEEDLES MADE FROM POLYCARBONATE-POLYCARBONATE/POLYSILOXANE COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - A microneedle comprising a shaft has a proximal end and a distal end and, optionally, a capillary space within said shaft, said capillary space (i) connecting said proximal and distal ends or (ii) extending from the distal end of the shaft and connecting with one or more external openings positioned between the proximal end and distal end or (iii) performing the functions of both (i) and (ii). The microneedle includes a polymer mixture that includes (a) polycarbonate, (b) polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer and (c) mold release agent. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388670 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS USING A TWO MATERIAL MULTI-LAYER SHEET - A method of forming a microneedle array having alternating layers of material includes transforming a multilayer sheet by cutting, assembling and stretching steps to form a stretched, stacked multilayer sheet. The stretched, stacked multilayer sheet is cut, assembled and stretched to form a film, the film is heated, and at least a portion of the film is caused to be displaced into a plurality of recesses thereby forming a plurality of protrusions at a surface of the film. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388671 | Enteral Syringe With Vented Collar - A syringe having an enteral collar with a vent is disclosed. The syringe may also include a plug which reversibly covers the vent. Other embodiments relate to the use of the syringe. The vent allows fluid within the region between the enteral collar and the tip to be removed. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388672 | DRY-BOOSTER ADAPTER - A dry-booster adapter assists in connecting a dry booster to an endoscope and may further assist in preventing detachment of the dry booster from the endoscope during a sterilization process. The adapter may include a fixation feature that fits between a surface of an endoscope control body and flanges thereof. It may also include another fixation feature including a locking tab. The adapter may also include a living hinge, which may assist in attaching the adapter to the endoscope, and that may be broken assist in removing the adapter from the endoscope. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388673 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device including a connector portion having a distal end and a proximal end, and a screw groove configured for fluid communication between the connector portion and another medical device. The screw groove has a first side wall provided close to the distal end and a second side wall provided close to the proximal end. The first side wall has a stop portion whose lead angle has been reduced or eliminated. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388674 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector that allows ventilation of vapor used in vapor sterilization and has an internal flow route that is tightly closable without using any separate clamping device. A medical connector includes a body having an internal flow route through which liquid flowing in one flow route is allowed to flow into an other flow route, proximal portions included in the body and having respective one-side connection ports at which the internal flow route is connectable to the one flow route, a distal portion included in the body and having an other-side connection port at which the internal flow route is connectable to the other flow route, one-side lid portions with which the one-side connection ports are closable, and an other-side lid portion whose state is switchable between a closing state in which the other-side lid portion closes the other-side connection port such that the internal flow route is tightly closed and a ventilating state in which the other-side lid portion covers the other-side connection port such that ventilation is allowed. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388675 | ELECTROPORATION SYSTEM WITH MICROMANIPULATOR AND PROBE - Systems and methods are described for operating an electroporation system with single cell resolution. A micromanipulator assembly includes three orthogonally-positioned linear movement stages and a rotational stage to adjust the position of a tip of a micropipette. The system is configured to detect when the tip of the micropipette is placed in contact with an exterior surface of a cell based at least in part on a measured resistance from a first electrode positioned within the micropipette. In some implementations, the resistance is measured between the first electrode and a second electrode positioned at a defined distance from the tip of the micropipette and moved by the micromanipulator assembly with the micropipette. In some implementations, the control unit applies filtering and conditioning mechanisms to the measured resistance signal in order to detect contact between the tip of the pipette and the exterior surface of the cell. It also applies electroporation pulses of different shapes, durations, and frequencies. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388676 | HIGH-POWER PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD APPLICATOR SYSTEMS - Described herein are high-power pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) applicator apparatuses. These apparatuses are configured to drive multiple applicators to concurrently deliver high-power PEMF signals to tissue. The apparatuses may be further configured to wirelessly communicate with local computing device and a remote server for patient monitoring, prescription and/or device servicing. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388677 | Device for Healing Wounds - A device for promoting healing of an injury in a living being is provided. Such device is based upon an injury covering portion, which portion comprises an electroactive polymer, such as poled polyvinylidine difluoride (PVDF) or a copolymer of PVDF. The electroactive polymer has either pyroelectric properties, piezoelectric properties, or both. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388678 | PROBE ARRAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Various methods of manufacture can produce three-dimensional, high density, high-electrode probe arrays that can advantageously be used in neural-based applications. In one example, deep reactive ion etched (DRIE) ultra-high aspect ratio holes are etched in silicon and refilled with multiple films to a high density array of individual probes, each probe having individual recording and/or stimulation sites or tips. Using a DRIE lag effect technique can help control tip sharpness and electrode length, allowing for narrow, long, and dense needles to be formed side-by-side in a single array. In some examples, multimodal probe arrays are manufactured, with some probes having a recording/stimulating site, other probes having a waveguide, and yet other probes having a microfluidic channel. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388679 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING INVASIVE BRAIN STIMULATIONS - A method of analyzing performance of a brain stimulation tool is disclosed. The method comprises: obtaining encephalography data collected from a brain of a subject electrically stimulated by at least one of the electrode contacts of the brain stimulation tool; segmenting the data into a plurality of epochs, each corresponding to a single stimulation event generated by the brain stimulation tool; and applying a spatiotemporal analysis to the epochs so as to determine at least one of (i) location of the at least one electrode contact in the brain, and (ii) therapeutic effect of the at least one electrode contact. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388680 | MANIPULATION MEMBER FOR NERVE CUFF - A shield member is placed within a polymer flexible carrier in between a manipulation member used to aid implant of a nerve cuff and the nerve to avoid touching the nerve surface with the manipulation member because the texture or material of the flexible member typically causes more foreign body reaction or other biologic reaction from the nerve and surrounding tissues than the polymer of the flexible carrier itself. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388681 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, ELECTRICAL TREATMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM - An information processing device that determines a treatment content to be performed from a behavior tendency of a user itself of an electrical treatment device. The information processing device includes a control unit configured to control the information processing device, wherein the control unit includes a storage processing unit configured to acquire behavior information indicating a content of a behavior of a user of an electrical treatment device and store the behavior information in a storage unit, a tendency determination unit configured to determine a behavior tendency on the basis of the behavior information indicating the content of the behavior of the user stored in the storage unit, and a program determination unit configured to determine a treatment program for causing the electrical treatment device to perform a treatment content corresponding to the behavior tendency. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388682 | SWALLOWABLE CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING INCRETIN PRODUCTION WITHIN THE INTESTINAL TRACT - Embodiments of the invention provide apparatus and methods for stimulating L cells in the intestinal tract to produce incretins for the treatment of conditions including diabetes and obesity. Many embodiments provide a method and apparatus for the treatment of diabetes by electrically stimulating L-cells to secrete incretins to stimulate or otherwise modulate the production of insulin. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable capsule for stimulating L-cells in the intestinal tract as the capsule moves through the tract. The capsule can include two or more electrodes for providing electrical stimulation to L-cells, a power source for powering one or more components of the capsule, a sensor for sensing the location of the capsule in the intestinal tract; a controller and a waveform generator for generating the electrical signals emitted by the electrodes to stimulate the L-cells to secrete incretins such as GLP-1 to stimulate insulin production for glucose regulation of diabetic conditions. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388683 | WIRELESS ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for a wireless electrical stimulation. The system generally includes at least two electrical stimulation units. Each electrical stimulation unit includes electrodes connected to the unit. The system also includes a transmitter for remotely, wirelessly controlling each of the electrical stimulation units to selectively apply a time-varying electric potential to the electrodes to provide an electrical stimulation to tissue in electrical contact with the electrodes. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388684 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - A stimulation device includes an energy source; an electronics unit; an actuator that is coupled with the electronics unit and/or the energy source. The electronics unit includes a controller. The energy source, the electronics unit and the actuator are arranged in a housing. A fixing unit which is coupled with the housing and affixes the stimulation device on a heart or in a heart. The actuator emits electromagnetic waves for the stimulation of genetically manipulated tissue, and the controller controls the stimulation of the tissue by way of the electromagnetic waves of the actuator. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388685 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - An implantable device for implantation in a human body or animal body. The device includes an energy source, an energy storage device, and an electronics unit. Further, an actuator is coupled with the energy storage device and it is configured to emit electromagnetic waves by discharging the energy storage device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388686 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - A stimulation device contains an energy source, an electronics unit, and an actuator that is coupled with the electronics and/or the energy source. The actuator is configured to emit electromagnetic waves for stimulation of genetically manipulated tissue. The stimulation device is configured for at least temporary implantation in the human or animal body. The electronics unit has a controller configured to stimulate the tissue by use of the electromagnetic waves from the actuator. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388687 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - A device has an energy source, an electronics unit and a pickup unit that is coupled with the electronics unit and is configured to measure electromagnetic waves in the frequency range 10 | 2019-12-26 |
20190388688 | Methods and Apparatuses for Configuring Artificial Retina Devices - Methods and apparatuses to detect configuration commands from waveforms received at a retina prosthesis device for calibrating the device are described. The device can comprise an array of pixel units to receive light to stimulate neuron cells to cause an effect of visual sensation from the light. The pixel units may have configurable parameters for the stimulation to the neuron cells. The configurable parameters may be updated according to the configuration commands detected without requiring micro processor and non-volatile memory in the device. The stimulation may be generated according to the updated configurable parameters to improve the effect of visual sensation from the light including compensation for the physiological and environmental variations and drifts. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388689 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - A device is described that is implantable in the human or animal body, this device comprising at least one substance that is designed to modify human or animal cell structures so that action potentials in the cell structures can be detected and/or evoked by irradiation with electromagnetic waves in the frequency range 10 | 2019-12-26 |
20190388690 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLOSED LOOP CONTROL TO ENSURE A CONSTANT CURRENT OUTPUT WITH A CHANGING LOAD RESISTANCE - A closed loop control system automatically ensures that an output of a device is constant. The system can receive an input to set a fixed value for a variable (e.g., a current, a heart rate, a tissue perfusion, an ion level, etc.), and this variable can be delivered to a feedback component. The system can also include the device to deliver the variable to a load. The feedback component can be coupled to the delivery device to sample the output of the delivery device at different times. Based on the sampling, the feedback component can vary a property of the delivery device related to the delivery of the variable to the load to ensure that the variable remains constant at the fixed value. In some instances, the system can be implemented as a stimulator that delivers the constant current of a current source and has a low output impedance of a voltage source. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388691 | IMPLANTABLE HUB AND SATELLITE SYSTEM FOR NEURAL RECORDING AND STIMULATION - The systems and methods described herein include an external base station with a tethered transceiver, an implanted hub that includes power, telemetry, and processing electronics, and a plurality of implanted satellite that contain reconfigurable front-end electronics for interfacing with electrodes. The system can operate in different modes. In a first mode, called a base boost mode, the external base station is used for closed-loop control of stimulation therapies. In a second, autonomous mode, closed-loop control is performed in the hub without direct influence from the base station. In a third mode, streams of neural data are transmitted to an offline processor for offline analysis. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388692 | ECAP BASED CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - Devices, systems, and techniques for controlling electrical stimulation therapy are described. In one example, a system may be configured to deliver electrical stimulation therapy to a patient, the electrical stimulation therapy comprising a plurality of therapy pulses at a predetermined pulse frequency over a period of time and deliver, over the period of time, a plurality of control pulses interleaved with at least some therapy pulses of the plurality of therapy pulses. The system may also be configured to sense, after one or more control pulses and prior to an immediately subsequent therapy pulse of the plurality of therapy pulses, a respective evoked compound action potential (ECAP), adjust, based on at least one respective ECAP, one or more parameter values that at least partially defines the plurality of therapy pulses, and deliver the electrical stimulation therapy to the patient according to the adjusted one or more parameter values. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388693 | ADJUSTMENT OF THERAPEUTIC STIMULATION - Some embodiments relate to a method of adjusting therapeutic stimulation from a therapeutic stimulation system. The method comprising: providing therapeutic stimulation based on a plurality of stimulation parameters to a patient with an implanted controller and at least two electrodes; receiving data indicative of feedback associated with a patient rating of the therapeutic stimulation via a patient input device; automatically adjusting, with the implanted controller, at least one of the plurality of stimulation parameters; and providing adjusted therapeutic stimulation based on the adjusted at least one stimulation parameter to the patient with the controller and the at least two electrodes. The method further comprises receiving additional data indicative of feedback associated with another patient rating of the adjusted therapeutic stimulation; and executing a machine learning algorithm based on the stimulation parameters and received data indicative of feedback, to determine preferred stimulation parameters. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388694 | System and Method for Deep Brain Stimulation - A deep brain stimulation system, said system comprising: a programmable neurostimulator, said neurotransmitter having a first output and a second output; a first electrical line, said first electrical line having a first color and functionally connected to said first outlet of said neurostimulator; a second electrical line, said second electrical line having a second color and functionally connected to said second outlet of said neurostimulator; a first deep brain stimulating lead, said first lead connected to said first electrical line; a second deep brain stimulating lead, said second lead connected to said second electrical line; said neurostimulator programmed to deliver a unique first signal through said first electrical line and a unique second signal through said second electrical line. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388695 | ECAP BASED CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - Devices, systems, and techniques for controlling electrical stimulation therapy are described. In one example, a system may be configured to deliver electrical stimulation therapy to a patient, the electrical stimulation therapy comprising a plurality of therapy pulses at a predetermined pulse frequency over a period of time and deliver, over the period of time, a plurality of control pulses interleaved with at least some therapy pulses of the plurality of therapy pulses. The system may also be configured to sense, after one or more control pulses and prior to an immediately subsequent therapy pulse of the plurality of therapy pulses, a respective evoked compound action potential (ECAP), adjust, based on at least one respective ECAP, one or more parameter values that at least partially defines the plurality of therapy pulses, and deliver the electrical stimulation therapy to the patient according to the adjusted one or more parameter values. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388696 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR WITH MULTIPLE SUTURE PORTS - A device that is implantable in body tissue of a human or animal. The device is comprised of a header comprising at least one terminal adapted for removable connection to a lead and an open ended case closed by a plate to form a housing. The housing is comprised of a surrounding edge wall joined to a first side wall and a second side wall opposed to the first side wall. At least a first suture port extends through the edge wall and the second side wall but not the first side wall at an upper edge region of the housing. A second suture port may extend through the surrounding edge wall and the second side wall but not the first side wall in a similar manner. A third suture port may extend through the header. The three suture ports may define a triangular attachment configuration. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388697 | USE OF TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION TO MODULATE PERMEABILITY OF THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER - Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is used to modulate permeability of the blood brain barrier in a transient, safe and non-invasive manner. A conventional or deep TMS coil may be placed on a head in a vicinity of a tumor, for example. A series of magnetic pulses is provided to the brain with a tailored stimulation protocol. In one of many possible clinical applications, a pharmaceutical substance may be introduced during a time frame before, during or after providing the magnetic pulses to treat a tumor in the brain. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388698 | AESTHETIC METHOD OF BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE TREATMENT BY MAGNETIC FIELD - Methods for treating a patient using time varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388699 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - A stimulation device has an energy source, an electronics unit with a controller, a fixing unit and an actuator that is coupled with the electronics and/or the energy source. The actuator is configured to emit electromagnetic waves for stimulation of genetically manipulated tissue. The stimulation device is configured for at least temporary implantation in a human or animal body. The controller is configured to control the stimulation of the tissue by use of the electromagnetic waves of the actuator. The stimulation device has a control unit that picks up data that characterizes the tissue activity and/or the success of a stimulation by a stimulation carried out through the electromagnetic actuator. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTOGENETIC THERAPY - Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388701 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ACTIVATE CELL STRUCTURES BY MEANS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - A stimulation system includes an energy source, an electronics unit with a controller, and an actuator that is coupled with the electronics unit and/or the energy source. The actuator emits electromagnetic waves for stimulation of genetically manipulated tissue. The electronics unit is disposed in a housing. The stimulation system is configured for at least temporary implantation in a human or animal body. The controller controls the stimulation of tissue in the body by way of the electromagnetic waves emitted by the actuator. A selector of the stimulation system selects the area of the said tissue for stimulation. The selector includes a masking device for masking certain areas of the tissue, so that an intensity of the stimulation for the masked areas is reduced or equal to zero. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388702 | TUMOR TREATMENT METHOD - A tumor treatment method for treating a tumor in a subject, the method includes: a step I of administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or a plurality of antibody-IR 700 molecules to the subject, in which the antibody specifically binds to a cell surface protein of the tumor; a step II of inserting an optical probe into the subject; a step III of applying light having a wavelength in a range from 660 nm to 740 nm from the optical probe, to supply energy of at least 1 J/cm | 2019-12-26 |
20190388703 | VAGINAL TIGHTENING AND TREATMENT OF WRINKLES - A system includes a laser source coupled to an optical waveguide which has a laser output portion, and a vaginal housing transparent to laser energy which is emitted by the laser source and which exits the laser output portion, wherein the optical waveguide is movable along a path inside the vaginal housing. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388705 | SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL STIMULATION OF TARGET CELLS - Various systems and methods are implemented for controlling stimulus of a cell. One such method is implemented for optical stimulation of a cell expressing an NpHR ion pump. The method includes the step of providing a sequence of stimuli to the cell. Each stimulus increases the probability of depolarization events occurring in the cell. Light is provided to the cell to activate the expressed NpHR ion pump, thereby decreasing the probability of depolarization events occurring in the cell. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388706 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY EFFECTING AND/OR KILLING BACTERIA - Certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an. apparatus and method for generating at least one radiation can be provided. The exemplary apparatus and for method can selectively kill and/or affect at least one bacteria. For example, a radiation source first arrangement can be provided which is configured to generate at least one radiation having one or More wavelengths provided in a range of about 190 nanometers (nm) to about 230 nm, and at least one second arrangement can be provided which is configured to prevent the at least one radiation from having any wavelength that is outside of the range can be provided. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388707 | THERAPEUTIC DEVICE PROVIDING HEAT AND LIGHT AND HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR SAME - A head assembly for a therapeutic device for providing light and heat to a user's skin includes a transparent cover member through which both light and heat are transmitted. The transparent cover member presents a comfortable flat surface at its exterior, and couples to a heating element that surrounds a plurality of visible light LEDs. The transparent cover member can include retaining features to assist in assembling the head assembly of the therapeutic device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388708 | ESTIMATION OF THE ACHIEVABILITY OF TREATMENT GOALS IN RADIATION THERAPY - In order to assess the achievability of treatment goals for a radiation therapy treatment, an estimation unit generates a treatment plan for the radiation therapy treatment only on the basis of treatment goals relating to a target structure to obtain a first dose distribution, (i) segments the body region into a plurality of concentric shells ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190388709 | WARM START INITIALIZATION FOR EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY PLAN OPTIMIZATION - The invention relates to a dynamic sliding-window-like initialization for, for example, iterative VMAT algorithms. Specifically, a dynamic sliding window conversion method is contemplated where typical dynamic VMAT constraints are taken into account to find an optimal set of suitable openings (i.e. binary masks) that can be used as quasi-feasible start initialization for any VMAT algorithm that can refine until a deliverable plan is reached. Here, a multileaf leaf tip trajectory least square constrained optimization is performed to find a set of optimal unidirectional trajectories for all MLC leaf pairs of all arc points. To ensure that a quasi-feasible (or better quasi-deliverable) solution is returned, for example, a maximum dose rate, a maximum gantry speed, a maximum leafs speed, and a maximum treatment time may be enforced. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388710 | PHOTON EMISSION DETECTION DEVICE AND NEUTRON CAPTURE THERAPY SYSTEM WITH THE SAME - A boron neutron capture therapy system includes a neutron capture therapy device, a photon emission detection device and a treatment bed. The photon emission detection device includes a detecting portion surrounding the periphery of the treatment bed and detecting gamma rays generated after irradiating a boron-containing drug with neutrons; the detecting portion includes a first detecting portion and a second detecting portion moving away from or close to the first detecting portion so that the detecting portion forms a ring with the radius being increased or decreased; and the ring surrounds the treatment bed. The photon emission detection device for use in the boron neutron capture therapy system can change the radius of the ring, surrounding an irradiated object, of the detecting portion according to the actual condition in the boron neutron capture therapy so as to improve the detection precision of the photon emission detection device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388711 | COMPENSATING FOR TARGET ROTATION WITH A COLLIMATION SYSTEM - A method includes detecting a potential setup error in a radiation treatment delivery session of a radiation treatment delivery system, wherein the setup error corresponds to a change in a current position of a treatment target relative to a prior position of the treatment target, and wherein the change includes a rotation relative to the prior position of the treatment target. The method further includes modifying, by a processing device, one or more planned leaf positions of a multileaf collimator (MLC) of a linear accelerator (LINAC) of the radiation treatment delivery system to compensate for the potential setup error corresponding to the rotation of the prior position of the treatment target. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388712 | PARTICLE BEAM TREATMENT APPARATUS - A particle beam treatment apparatus includes: a rotating gantry configured to axially rotate in a state where a bed fixed to a stationary system is disposed inside the rotating gantry and an irradiation port of a beam is fixed to a body of the rotating gantry; a tunnel structure configured to have at least a horizontal floor surface and have an internal space in which at least a part of the bed is accommodated; and a rotation supporter configured to cause the tunnel structure to be stationary in the stationary system independently of axis rotation of the rotating gantry by rotationally displacing the tunnel structure with respect to an inner side surface of the rotating gantry. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388713 | ULTRASOUND THERAPY SYSTEM - Provided is an ultrasound therapy system for treating a joint by providing a focused ultrasound wave to a bone surface as an affected part, and which has a temperature monitoring function for controlling irradiation intensity. The ultrasound therapy system includes a focused ultrasound wave providing unit provided on skin and configured to radiate the focused ultrasound wave to the affected part, and a temperature detecting unit configured to measure a temperature of the affected part. The temperature detecting unit includes an electromagnetic wave measuring unit configured to measure intensity of an electromagnetic wave radiated from the bone surface, and an analyzing unit configured to analyze change of the electromagnetic wave of the electromagnetic wave measuring unit to provide the temperature of the affected part. The analyzing unit provides the temperature of the affected part from electromagnetic change between a pair of reference waves for electromagnetic change which correspond to a pair of an emitted wave of the focused ultrasound wave provided from the focused ultrasound wave providing unit and a reflected wave from the bone surface and which are measured at the electromagnetic wave measuring unit with a time delay. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388714 | Skincare Compositions - This invention relates to skincare compositions, in particular compositions effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and to methods of treatment of the skin that involve the application of such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise salicylic acid or a salt thereof in combination with at least two actives selected from the group consisting of lactic acid or a salt thereof; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt or a derivative thereof; bisabolol; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide; allantoin; niacinamide; and | 2019-12-26 |
20190388715 | PARTICULATE FILTER FACE MASK HAVING FAN BREATHING ASSIST - A respiratory mask assembly ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190388716 | Trauma Relief Strap Assembly for Safety Harness - A trauma relief strap assembly has a relief strap with a first strap and a second strap connected to the first strap at two or more connection points along a major longitudinal length of the relief strap. The relief strap further has one or more steps formed as a closed loop between two adjacent connection points. Each step has a longitudinal portion extending in a direction of the major longitudinal length of the relief strap and defined by one of the first strap and the second strap, and a lateral portion protruding laterally from the longitudinal portion and defined by the other of the first strap and the second strap. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388717 | SAFETY HARNESS WITH A LOCKING PART FOR POSITIVELY IMMOBILISING FASTENING BUCKLES OF A STRAP CLOSURE AND ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A safety harness comprises at least one strap, at least one attachment member for connecting the safety harness and a system for closing and adjusting the strap provided with a stationary fastening buckle secured to a first strand of the strap and a movable fastening buckle secured in such a way as to be adjustable along a second strand of the strap. The movable fastening buckle can cooperate with the stationary fastening buckle in an interlocking configuration in which the strap is closed on itself so as to form a closed loop having a perimeter that can be adjusted by adjusting the position occupied by the movable fastening buckle along the second stand. The safety harness comprises a locking part separate from the stationary and movable fastening buckles, secured to the first strand or the second strand of the strap and capable of varying between an active state urging the two, stationary and movable, fastening buckles relative to each other so as to positively immobilise the stationary and movable fastening buckles in the interlocking configuration, and an inactive state in which the two, stationary and movable, fastening buckles can freely adopt and come out of the interlocking configuration. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388718 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM VALVE, IN PARTICULAR WET ALARM VALVE, DRY ALARM VALVE OR SPRAY WATER VALVE, AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME - The invention relates to a fire extinguishing system valve ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190388719 | DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEM MANIFOLD ADAPTER - A manifold assembly is mountable to a piping manifold for a dry sprinkler system having a non-wet valve assembly separating pressurized gas on a downstream side thereof from a water supply on an upstream side thereof. The manifold assembly includes a single piece body having an inlet for removably coupling to, and receiving water from, an upstream wet standpipe, and an outlet for removably coupling to, and delivering water to, the non-wet valve assembly. A control valve assembly is mounted to the body and a mechanically independent flow detection switch is mounted to the body. Each of a test and drain valve and a pressure relief valve is fluidly connected with the body downstream of the control valve assembly and upstream of the | 2019-12-26 |
20190388720 | Tool and Method for Draining a Fire Sprinkler System and a Fire Sprinkler - A tool for draining a fire sprinkler system through a fire sprinkler, comprising: a housing configured for cooperation with the sprinkler to collect fluid flowing from the sprinkler; an actuator to activate the sprinkler; and a conduit in fluid communication with the housing | 2019-12-26 |
20190388721 | Modular Exercise Apparatus - An exercise apparatus with base horizontal members forming a base polygon and ceiling horizontal members forming a ceiling polygon and a plurality of vertical members mounted at their lower ends to the base polygon and mounting the ceiling polygon spaced from the base polygon. A human interface permits athletes to exercise, and wheels mounted to the base polygon permit transport of the apparatus and attached equipment to a field or court. The base polygon includes two parallel skids and the human interface may be a pad permitting an athlete to push the apparatus horizontally when none or two of the wheels contact the ground. When no wheels contact the ground, the apparatus may be used in the manner of a weight rack, because the apparatus will not move along the ground without substantial force being applied. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388722 | BATTLE ROPE COVER - An elongated cover that fits around a battle rope. The cover includes a tube shape made of a fabric material. The cover further includes a first open end opposite a second open end. A first cinch is coupled to the cover at the first open end and a second cinch is coupled to the cover at the second open end. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388723 | ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED DUMBBELL WEIGHT TRAINING DEVICE HAVING SELECTIVELY CONNECTED WEIGHT PLATES - Disclosed is a dumbbell to be used during a weight lifting exercise program. The dumbbell includes a handle assembly and a pair of collars connected at opposite sides of the assembly. First and second sets of weight plates are detachably connected to each other and to the pair of collars. Each weight plate has an electric motor carried in a cavity formed therein. The dumbbell is seated in a portable dumbbell tray which includes a touch activated display at which a user can enter a predetermined weight to be lifted by the dumbbell during his exercise. The dumbbell tray also has a processor and a motor controller by which the electric motors of respective weight plates are selectively activated to cause the weight plates to be connected together to correspond with the weight entered by the user at the display. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388724 | AUTO-ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A physical training system is disclosed. The system includes a weight device having a weight retainer which receives one or more weight rods. The weight rods are selectively and removably retained within the weight retainer. A platform receives the weight device and carries one or more weight rods not selected and retained within the weight retainer. A software application is provided in communication with the platform or weight device and configured to drive selection and retention of the number of weight rods to be retained within the weight retainer. A database of selectable workout segments is also provided, wherein the software application selects and executes a selectable workout segment from the database of selectable workout segments simultaneously with the selection of one or more weight rods which are retained by the weight device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388725 | SKILL TRAINING APPARATUS, METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - This technology relates generally methods of making and using systems designed to enhance athletic skill development and, more particularly, to methods of maintaining proper foot alignment for certain activities that require agility and consistency. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388726 | EXERCISE BAR AND GRIP HANDLE - Handle grip are configured to interface to the end of a bar allowing a user to employ the bar for motion, exercise, stretching or other activity. For example, the handle grips may slip onto the bar under force. The handle grips include a grip section, configured to provide a surface the user can grab. Accordingly, the grip surface may include features that increase the effective friction coefficient. The handle grip also includes an end section configured to react both axial and lateral loads applied by the user via the grip section. The bar can be sectioned, making storage and transport easier. Accordingly, the sectioned bar can be assembly to provide the desired length of exercise bar. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388727 | SERVER APPARATUS AND TERMINAL DEVICE - There is provided a data processing system in which a terminal device and a server apparatus are connected via a network. The terminal device includes a first analysis unit configured to analyze the input data, using software of the terminal device, and a first transmitter configured to transmit the input data and an analysis result. The server apparatus includes a second analysis unit configured to analyze, using software of the server apparatus, the data received from the terminal device, and a second transmitter configured to transmit information for updating the software of the terminal device, based on the analysis result received from the terminal device and an analysis result obtained by the second analysis unit. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388728 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING A WEARABLE SENSOR FOR SPORTS ACTION RECOGNITION AND ASSESSMENT - Systems and methods which provide a motion sensor data-driven framework for sports action recognition and/or assessment using a wearable sensor are described. A motion sensor data-driven system may provide real-time kinematical analysis to athletes engaged in active competition or training sessions under typical competition or training conditions. Analysis of motion sensor data provided according to embodiments may operate to recognize instances of one or more particular sports actions performed by an athlete and/or assess the skill of the athlete from analysis of one or more sports actions. A motion sensor data processing platform of embodiments of a motion sensor data-driven system may comprise a processor-based system configured to receive and analyze data regarding the movement of an athlete's limb reported by a wearable sensor device comprising a micro inertial measurement unit configuration for capturing and reporting data regarding the movement of an athlete's limb. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388729 | GOLF BALL EVALUATION METHOD - An evaluation method includes determining, by a computer processor, the times of occurrence of states of a golf ball during its contact with a collision surface, from the behavior of the golf ball based on its collision with the collision surface. A slide time or slide amount is calculated by the computer processor, based on the times of occurrence of the states. The slide time is a period from the start to the stop of a slide of the golf ball on the collision surface. The slide amount is the amount of the slide during the period. Information on the slide time or slide amount is output by the computer processor. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388730 | SWING ANALYSIS DEVICE, SWING ANALYSIS METHOD, AND SWING ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A swing analysis device includes: an acquisition unit (swing video acquisition unit) acquiring a swing video of a user; a processing unit deciding an impact timing and a tempo, based on the swing video; and a display unit displaying the swing video and the tempo. The display unit, while displaying the swing video, displays the tempo when the impact timing is reached in the swing video. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388731 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING EVENT DATA - A computer-implemented method for determining a target situation in an athletic event. Positional information including the relative positions of a group of selected participants is initially received from a tracking system, and the aggregate motion of the selected participants is detected in real-time using the positional information. The target situation may be determined to have occurred when a change in the aggregate motion occurs in accordance with a predetermined characteristic during an initial time interval. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388732 | Virtual Environment for Physical Therapy - Method, system, and computer program product for a virtualized physical therapy system. The method may include initializing a virtualized physical therapy system for a patient and selecting actions to be performed by the patient during a physical therapy session. The method may also include detecting that the patient is performing the selected actions and displaying, a virtual representation of the selected actions. The method may additionally include monitoring the patient, using the virtualized physical therapy system, during the performance of the selected actions, updating one or more patient models with monitoring data, and generating a session evaluation report for the physical therapy session based on the patient models and the monitoring data. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388733 | Automated Prescription of Activity Based on Physical Activity Data - The technology disclosed here involves analyzing an activity session. An example method involves receiving activity data indicative of an activity of a user, the activity data comprising a plurality of measurements associated with multiple parameters monitored during an activity session; retrieving a set of criteria corresponding to an activity type, wherein the set comprises a criterion related to a biomedical parameter and a criterion related to a resistance parameter; classifying, based on the set of criteria, the received activity data into a plurality of segments, wherein a first segment comprises a portion of the activity data corresponding to the activity type; accessing historical data associated with the user, the historical data comprising a second segment of historical data corresponding to the activity type; comparing the first segment comprising the portion of the received activity data and the second segment comprising historical data; and generating output based on the comparing. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388734 | Golf Ball - A matte golf ball which is free of luster and gloss has such a good ball appearance that the injection marks which form during injection molding of the cover are not visible. The golf ball includes a core of at least one layer, a cover of at least one layer, and a paint film. The outermost layer of the cover is formed of a resin composition which includes a thermoplastic resin and a colorant comprising a fluorescent dye or a fluorescent pigment, and has a visible light transmittance with an average value at wavelengths in the 380 to 780 nm spectrum of from 2.0 to 50.0%. The paint film is formed of a urethane-based paint composition containing delustering particles. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388735 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR GOLF BALL, AND GOLF BALL - In a resin composition for golf balls that includes, as a primary ingredient, a polyurethane or polyurea, letting P1 be the absorbance peak height near a wave number of 697 cm | 2019-12-26 |
20190388736 | MULTI-PIECE SOLID GOLF BALL - A multi-piece solid golf ball for professional golfers and skilled amateurs in particular is endowed with an excellent distance, a soft yet good feel at impact and a good durability. In the ball, which includes a core, an envelope layer, an intermediate layer and a cover, the core has a hardness profile which satisfies specific conditions, the envelope layer has a thickness of from 0.3 to 1.2 mm, the intermediate layer has a thickness of from 0.3 to 1.2 mm, and the envelope and intermediate layers have a combined thickness from of 0.8 to 1.7 mm. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388737 | SPORTS BALL - A sports ball comprises a plurality of interlocking panels covered by an outer layer. Each of the interlocking panels includes a plurality of recesses. The outer layer includes a plurality of distinct surface irregularities, each of the surface irregularities aligned with one of the plurality of recesses. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388738 | ROPE ATTACHED TO A BALL AND METHOD OF ATTACHING SAME - Provided is an article having a ball-like element with an opening and a rope-like element having a first end and a distal end. An attachment device is affixed to the first end of the rope-like element for connecting to the ball-like element. The attachment device includes a first point, received into the opening of the ball-like element and a second point generally opposite to the first point on the attachment device. The second point has a cross-sectional area larger than the first point. A flange includes a back surface and a neck generally in contact with the second point. The neck has a cross-sectional area smaller than the second point and the back surface, wherein, upon connection with the ball-like element, an underside of the back surface of the flange contacts the ball-like element. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388739 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ROPE TO MOLDED PART - Provided is a manufacturing method for inserting an attachment device into a rotationally-molded product. An attachment device is provided having a first point, a second point having a cross-sectional area larger than the first point, and a flange including a back surface and a neck having a cross-sectional area smaller than the second point and the back surface. An end of a rope element is affixed to the attachment device. A ball-like element is molded. The attachment device is inserted into an opening in the ball-like element while the ball-like element is between 150 degrees Fahrenheit to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388740 | GOLF CLUB AND COMBINING MEMBER OF GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND GOLF CLUB HEAD - To obtain a golf club and a combining member of a golf club shaft and a golf club head that can provide a flexibility in choice of reshafting to a user regardless of types of the golf club shaft and the golf club head. A golf club includes an inner-hosel-type golf club shaft, an over-hosel-type golf club head, and a combining member that combines the inner-hosel-type golf club shaft with the over-hosel-type golf club head. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388741 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a face portion, a plurality of score lines formed in the face portion and extending in a toe-heel direction, a plurality of convex portions formed in the face portion at intervals in the toe-heel direction, extending in the toe-heel direction, and arranged as a plurality of arrays between the score lines adjacent to each other in a vertical direction of the face portion, and a plurality of concave portions formed in the face portion and extending in a direction, which intersects with the toe-heel direction, while passing between the convex portions adjacent to each other in the toe-heel direction. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388742 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A golf club head includes a face portion, a plurality of score lines formed in the face portion and extending in a toe-heel direction, a plurality of convex portions formed in the face portion and extending in the toe-heel direction between the score lines adjacent to each other in a vertical direction of the face portion, and at least one concave portion formed in the face portion and extending in the toe-heel direction between the convex portions adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. A flat surface is formed between the concave portion and the convex portion adjacent to the concave portion. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388743 | Composite Golf Club Head and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A composite golf club head has a head body and a striking plate. The head body has a main portion and a hosel. The main portion is made of carbon fiber composite material and is integrally formed as a single part. The hosel is formed on a front end of the main portion. The striking plate is mounted on the head body. A method of manufacture the composite golf club head comprises steps of putting a plurality of carbon fiber composite prepregs that are piled up and the striking plate into a mold assembly, closing the mold assembly to form a blank of a golf club head, using a pressure forming device to create vacuum inside the mold assembly and to heat the mold assembly to get a semi-finished if golf club head, and deburring to form the composite golf club head. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388744 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUB HEADS - A golf club head and a method of manufacturing a golf club head are described herein. The golf club head comprises a club face with a face portion, and grooves positioned on the club face. The grooves each comprise a bottom, a first side wall adjacent the bottom, a second side wall adjacent the bottom, a first top radius adjacent the first side wall, and a second top radius adjacent the second side wall. The club face further comprises a second portion positioned between the face portion, and the first top radius and the second top radius. The second portion of the club face allows for the grooves to appear visually wider to a player, which can provide psychological effects to benefit performance, while still conforming to USGA groove widths standards. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388745 | MULTI-MATERIAL GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head made out of multi-material is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head in accordance with the present invention has at least a portion of the body of the golf club head that is further comprised out of a base layer and a lightweight cover layer. The base layer may have a plurality of cutouts to help reduce unnecessary mass and the lightweight cover layer may be made out of an ultra-lightweight material to further reduce the unnecessary mass. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388746 | COVERING DEVICE FOR A GOLF HOLE | 2019-12-26 |
20190388747 | Hockey Blade with Pin-Reinforced Core - A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a bottom core edge and a top core edge. Multiple pins are injected into the foam core, and one or more layers of resin preimpregnated tape are wrapped around the foam before forming a hockey blade structure in a heated mold. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388748 | Grip For A Ball Bat - A handle grip can be used as a training aid in conjunction with a swinging implement, such as a baseball bat. The handle grip can be a single member that can provide a modified handle for gripping the swinging implement. The handle grip can have an inner surface cross-section that generally conforms in shape to a cross-section of a handle of the swinging implement. The handle grip can have an outer surface cross-section that approximates an oval or ellipsoid cross-section that can dictate an advantageous knuckle alignment on the grip. When used in conjunction with the swinging implement, such as a baseball bat, the handle grip can dictate a handling technique where the swinging implement handle with the modified grip can be held predominantly in a user's fingers rather than deep in a user's palms. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388749 | SPORT STICK TRAINING WEIGHT - A training weight for a sport stick is provided. The sport stick includes a housing having a sidewall, a proximal end wall and a distal end wall. The sidewall and proximal end wall include an opening and slot which are sized to accept a sport stick's handle and knob. Preferably, the training weight includes a cup which is biased by a spring to force the sport stick's knob to engage and lock to the training weight's proximal end wall. The training weight may include a cam mechanism to permit the retraction and extension of the spring and cup. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388750 | Disc Golf Basket Target and Improvement Thereof - An improvement to a disc golf basket target or goal, the improvement comprising the construction of the target or goal with a plurality of interconnected horizontal chains perimetrally latched onto each vertical chain. The two categories of chains are linked together at regular, symmetrical intervals so as to form, in the preferred embodiment, an essentially cylindrically-shaped assembly of chains, being referred to as a “basket target.” The basket target and its interconnected receiving grill are concentrically positioned along a vertically-oriented pole. A plurality of connector rings provide, regularly-spaced connections of junctions of the vertical and horizontal chains, so as provide a uniformly increasing resistance as a tossed disc initially strikes and begins penetrating some part of the assembly of chains in the basket target. In this manner, a tossed disc or other object is more readily prevented from traveling through the entirety of the interior of the target or goal. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388751 | GYMNASIUM GAME WITH PROJECTILES, MOVABLE TARGET, AND TWO TEAMS - A gymnasium or playing field game apparatus provides one or more movable target components in the shape of a mascot mounted on swivel casters which roll on the gym floor or other playing field. Each component serves as a movable target for projectiles thrown by two teams from geometrically opposite sides. Each mascot is moved incrementally upon being impacted by a projectile to move the mascot on the gym floor until it “breaks through” a designated goal finish line of traffic cones protecting one team or the other. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388752 | Game Kit and Method of Use - A game kit and method of use. The game kit includes one or more board units and one or more tokens, such as one or more coins or balls. Each board unit includes a planar board affixed to a plurality of legs that extend from the planar board. The planar board includes one or more apertures therethrough, each aperture sized to receive a token therethrough. Each aperture may include a netting thereunder to catch the token after it passes through the aperture, to facilitate retrieval of the token after use. The method of use includes throwing the token toward a board unit of the one or more board units in an attempt to place the token through the one or more apertures for the assignment of points that accumulate to form a score of a team or an individual. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388753 | Modular Self-Returning Batting Tee - The invention includes apparatus and methods for a novel modular self-returning batting tee. In one preferred embodiment, a modular self-returning batting tee may have one or more extension arms that are compatible with a variety of different batting attachments and/or aids, and may further be secured to a receiver tube positioned within a flexible boot. This receiver tube may be coupled with a weighted base through a novel recoil joint. In this embodiment, when the tee is struck, such as may occur during batting practice, the extension arm may bend forward engaging the flexible boot and/or novel recoil joint and causing the extension arm to self-return to a pre-determined position. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388754 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING A BATTER - Systems and methods for training a batter, using a batting training system. A batter training system can include a pad, a cover, a first sheet and a second sheet. The cover can encapsulate the pad. The cover can comprise one or more hoop members, wherein the hoop members can have an attachment mechanism. The cover can have one or more hook and loop fastener materials strips attached to it. The attachment mechanism can be a clip wherein the attachment mechanism can connect to a chain link fence, a wall with fasteners. A batter training system can further comprise a first sheet and a second sheet wherein the first and second sheets can a have a top flap and a bottom flap. The top flap, and the bottom flap can have one or more hook and loop fastener strips attached to it wherein the top flap and bottom flap can be removably attached to the cover's one or more hook and loop fastener strips securing the first sheet or the second sheet to the cover and pad assembly. The first sheet can comprise a plurality of baseballs and/or softballs and the second sheet can further comprise a plurality of numbers evenly spaced. Further embodiments consist of methods of using a batting training system. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388755 | SPARRING TRAINING TOOL - A body held sparring device configured for either striking or being hit with the addition of a secondary target. The secondary target is offset from the sparring tool and designed to yield when struck, rather than transmit dangerous torque to the body part holding the sparring tool. Additionally, the sparring tool can further incorporate additional sparring tools, additional secondary targets and or additional control body points. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388756 | Strike Detection Equipment - The present invention concerns a hit detection equipment, usable by a fighter and an opponent for martial arts such as taekwondo, karate or boxing, comprising a central device, a valid surface, for example a jersey and/or a helmet, and at least one authorized surface, for example a glove and/or a shoe. Said valid surface comprises at least one conductive surface and said authorized surface comprises two conductive structures insulated from each other, intertwined with each other over the entire said authorized surface, and each connected to an electrical terminal, and configured so that a contact of said authorized surface on a conductive surface creates a short circuit between the two conductive structures. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388757 | STICK SPORT TRAINING WEIGHT - A training weight assembly that is structured to be coupled to sport equipment having a shaft and a head. The training weight assembly includes a mass assembly and a multi-function retention assembly. The mass assembly is structured to be disposed about the shaft. The multi-function retention assembly is structured to secure the mass assembly about the shaft. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388758 | SANDBAG AND OPERATION METHOD AND SYSTEM OF THE SANDBAG - The present disclosure provides a sandbag, and an operation method and system of the sandbag, relating to the field of exercise and fitness. In the sandbag of the present disclosure, a bracket, a sandbag body provided on the bracket, a display screen provided on an outer surface of the sandbag body, a hitting detector provided on the outer surface of the sandbag body, a processor and a network module are provided, wherein the processor is electrically connected with the hitting detector, the display screen, and the network module respectively; the processor can detect hitting data of the user through the hitting detector, and acquire the network data through the network module, and control displaying of the display screen according to the hitting data and/or the network data, thus, the contents displayed are enriched, and the user experience is improved. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388759 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIVE AND/OR ARCHIVED ANTAGONISTIC SPORTS CLASSES TO REMOTE USERS - The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for providing live and/or archived antagonistic sports classes to remote users. The method comprises providing, by means of a processor, a first user interface associated with a first training terminal of a first user at a first remote location and displaying live and/or archived antagonistic sports classes on the first user interface, so that the first user selects classes therefrom; receiving a selection from the first user at the first remote location and sending the content of the selected class to the first training terminal accordingly. The method further comprises transmitting a performance data of the first user from the first training terminal to a second training terminal of a second user at a second remote location, for a second user to view. The performance data of the first user is detected via a corresponding sensing module and received therefrom. The method can provide remote users with the required antagonistic sports classes at any time at any position, so that they may get professional guidance from instructors. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388760 | Interactive exercise and training system - A punching bag training comprises a flexible housing adapted to be wrapped around a punching bag. The housing supports a strike pad array. Each strike pad in the array comprises a force sensor to detect strikes, together with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are positioned around the force sensor and that are lit when the user strikes the pad accurately (e.g., within a predetermined strike zone, and within a predetermined time). In addition, each strike pad has associated therewith an extension (or connecting) portion that couples the strike pad to the center portion. The connecting portion advantageously includes a set of LEDs that are selectively lit to telegraph a hit point to the user, namely, the strike pad associated with the connecting portion. The LEDs arranged on the connecting portion serve as a runway with the LEDs being lit progressively from the center portion and outward toward the strike pad to be hit next in a programmed hit sequence. As the user interacts with the system, speed, timing and accuracy preferably are measured to determine a score. The lighting elements are controlled using a controller unit that may be integral with the housing, attached thereto, or coupled to the housing wirelessly. The controller unit outputs one or more programmed hit sequences (i.e., to provide the control signals that activate the LEDs), and to detect and record electrical signals generated by the force sensors as the user strikes the pads. | 2019-12-26 |
20190388761 | Sports Swing Training Device - A sports swing training device is attachable to a sports striking-object, such as a golf club, tennis racket, or baseball bat, and uses multiple motion sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers, in conjunction with one or more microprocessors and device displays, to measure and display various swing metrics and to project flight patterns resulting from each swing. Swing data are displayed in graphic and/or indicia format, on the device's displays and are wirelessly transmitted to the displays of one or more external devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers. The projected flight patterns reveal flaws in the swing so as to promote corrective adjustments by the athlete. | 2019-12-26 |