52nd week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180369608 | DEVICE FOR OPTICALLY STIMULATING THE BRAIN VIA AN OPTICAL FIBER - The invention relates to a device comprising: a light source mounted in a housing, the housing comprising a transparent window opposite the light source; an optical fiber fitted with a connector suitable for detachably engaging with the housing to retain an input surface of the optical fiber opposite the light source via the window; and an interface element made of transparent elastomeric material suitable, in the connected position, for being retained so as to be compressed between the window and the input surface of the optical fiber. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369609 | Medical Devices with Laser Therapy Capability - Various types of medical devices incorporating a light therapy system are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the medical device provides an ultrasonic driver and a light therapy driver. The ultrasonic driver provides an ultrasonic vibration signal output port and is configured to discharge an ultrasonic frequency vibration signal therefrom. The light therapy driver provides a laser light output port and is configured to discharge laser light therefrom. A handpiece housing of the medical device provides an input assembly connected to each of the ultrasonic vibration signal output port and laser light output port. The input assembly provides an ultrasonic tip assembly configured to output each of the vibration signal and laser light at an operational end of the tip assembly. Thus, the vibration signal and laser light are capable of being simultaneously or alternatingly delivered via the tip assembly. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369610 | RADIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT APPARATUS FOR MODULATING BUILD-UP REGION OF PHOTON BEAM, RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - Disclosed are a radiotherapy assistant apparatus for modulating a build-up region of a photon beam for a radiotherapy, a radiotherapy system including the radiotherapy assistant apparatus, and method for the radiotherapy system. The radiotherapy assistant apparatus for modulating a build-up region of a photon beam for a radiotherapy, including at least: a magnetic field generator that generates a magnetic field that has a direction perpendicular to a movement direction of the photon beam, the magnetic field generator is disposed on a movement route along which the photon beam moves toward a target portion of the radiotherapy; and a magnetic field intensity adjuster that adjusts an intensity of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator. The magnetic field generator disperses secondary electrons that have particular energy levels equal to or lower than a preset value. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369611 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL ADAPTIVE RADIOTHERAPY - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for adapting and/or updating radiotherapy treatment plans based on biological and/or physiological data and/or anatomical data extracted or calculated from imaging data acquired in real-time (e.g., during a treatment session). Functional imaging data acquired at the time of radiation treatment is used to modify a treatment plan and/or dose delivery instructions to provide a prescribed dose distribution to patient target regions. Also disclosed herein are methods for evaluating treatment plans based on imaging data acquired in real-time. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369612 | PARTICLE THERAPY GANTRY WITH AN ENERGY DEGRADER AND AN ACHROMATIC FINAL BENDING SYSTEM - A movable gantry for delivery of a particle beam using beam scanning technique contains an inlet section for an accelerated particle beam having quadrupole magnets, first and second bending sections having dipole and quadrupole magnets for beam correction, a transfer section having quadrupole magnets for beam correction and a degrader and a last beam bending section having separate and/or combined dipole/quadrupole/higher order multipole magnets forming an achromatic section. All the magnets of the achromatic last bending section are located downstream of the degrader. Any dispersion in this achromatic last bending section is suppressed. A scanning section having two separate or one combined fast deflection magnets that deflect the beam at the iso-center in a direction perpendicular to the beam direction to perform lateral scanning is provided. A beam nozzle section is provided and has a beam nozzle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369613 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS FOR RADIATION THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus for communicating with a radiation therapy device comprises a first plurality of omnidirectional radio antennas | 2018-12-27 |
20180369614 | HAIR TREATMENT KIT HAVING A SKIN PROTECTION MEANS - Methods and kits for protecting skin against contact with a hair treatment agent are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for protecting the skin against contact with a hair treatment agent during a hair treatment includes (a) applying a polysaccharide composition (D) onto the hair and (b) applying a gelling composition (C) onto the hair. An exemplary hair treatment kit contains at least one hair treatment agent and at least one agent for protecting the skin against contact with the hair treatment agent, said hair treatment agent being selected from agents for permanent reshaping, straightening or perming, and agents for dyeing keratinous fibers. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369615 | EXFOLIANT BAR - A single use body scrub bar comprising a substantially uniform mixture of exfoliant granules; and one or more binders. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369616 | RESPIRATOR MASK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed is a respirator mask management system. The respirator mask management system comprises a database storage, a data processing unit operatively coupled to the database storage, a user mobile device communicatively coupled with the data processing unit over a communication network, and a respirator mask including a filter configured to prevent inhalation of pollutants by a user, an exhalation valve, a sensor configured to determine a state of the exhalation valve, and a microprocessor operatively coupled with the sensor and having a wireless connectivity to the user mobile device for transmitting the sensed states of the exhalation valve to a respirator mask manager of the user mobile device. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369617 | HARNESS FOR BREATHING APPARATUS - There is disclosed a harness for breathing apparatus comprising a structural support member for supporting a vessel of breathable gas, a waist belt, and a pivot joint mechanism coupling the structural support member to the waist belt. The pivot joint mechanism comprises a release part which is movable to decouple the structural support member from the waist belt. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369618 | PARTITION PLATE DEVICE OF A RESPIRATOR MASK - A partition plate device of a respirator mask includes a partition plate having an upside surface and a downside surface each cooperating with a mask body and a user's face to define an upper chamber and a lower chamber, respectively, a mask connecting rims for connecting against an inner surface of the mask body a user connecting rim for contacting the user's face, and at least one valve hole extending through the upside and downside surfaces and communicating with the upper and lower chambers. A valve unit includes at least one valve flap covering the valve hole and being movable away from the same to permit air in the lower chamber to flow in a single direction to the upper chamber. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369619 | OXYGEN-GENERATING CAPSULE - Provided relates to a capsule for the generation of oxygen, typically a disposable capsule. The generation of oxygen is by a chemical reaction of a reactant with water. The capsule is configured to be coupled with an appliance for the supply of oxygen and its utilization within the appliance. The chemical reaction occurs within the capsule when coupled with the appliance upon introduction of water thereinto through an a priori sealed port. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369620 | ADJUSTABLE BREATHING APPARATUS - A filter mask comprising a base plate having a first opening and a second opening, a mouth piece having a first end and second end wherein the first end of the mouth piece is attached to first opening of the base plate, a unidirectional exhaust port attached to the second opening of the base plate, a filter fitted to the base plate, wherein the first opening and the second opening are covered by the filter, a filter lock detachably engaged with the base plate wherein the filter is secured to the base plate. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369621 | ROPING HARNESS - The roping harness comprises:
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20180369622 | FALL ARRESTOR TO GRADUALLY ABSORB A PULL ON A SAFETY CABLE COUPLED WITH THE FALL ARRESTOR - A fall shock absorber comprises a frame | 2018-12-27 |
20180369623 | Fire or Smoke Barrier - A fire or smoke barrier ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369624 | CPVC SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY WITH SUPPORT MEMBER - A sprinkler assembly that includes a deflector assembly that translates with respect to the sprinkler frame upon actuation of the sprinkler from an unactuated state. The sprinkler frame includes a support member having an annular member spaced from the outlet to limit or control the axial translation of the deflector assembly relative to the outlet. Moreover, the annular member includes a region to support a closure assembly and thermally responsive trigger assembly under a fluid static load. A cover plate assembly includes a flexible annular wall to allow the cover plate assembly to be pushed on and held about the annular member of the sprinkler frame. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369625 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A vehicle fire suppression system includes a centralized controller, a detecting circuit, a releasing circuit, and a processor in communication with a monitoring circuit. The detecting circuit is coupled to the centralized controller and configured to indicate a detection of a fire. The releasing circuit includes an actuating device coupled to the centralized controller through an output bus. The actuating device is coupled to a supply of fire fighting agent. The centralized controller is configured to activate the actuating device to release the fire fighting agent to address the fire in response to the detection of the fire. The processor and the monitoring circuit are configured to determine if there is a fault in at least one of the detecting circuit and the releasing circuit. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369626 | FLAMELESS VENTING SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a flameless venting system, along with associated devices and methods. In one aspect, the disclosure is directed to a flameless venting system having a curved flange, which may allow the system to mount directly to the curved surface of a vessel. In another aspect, a disclosed flameless venting system has a curved filter exit. In still another aspect, a disclosed flameless venting system may be configured such that a flame-arresting quenching body component may be joined to a vessel prior to installation of an explosion panel component. In addition, a quenching body component may be configured to provide access to its interior, to facilitate inspection, replacement, or maintenance of an explosion panel contained therein. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369627 | FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS - A fire suppression system for an aircraft cargo compartment comprises a source of fire suppression agent and a supply line for conducting the fire suppression agent to the compartment. The supply line has one or more flow control valves arranged between the source and the cargo compartment. A controller controls the flow control valve to control the supply of fire suppression agent to the cargo compartment from the source. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369628 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING SOLID WASTE CONTAINING FLUORINE COMPOUNDS - Processing solid waste containing fluorine compounds, and applications thereof. Solid waste processing method includes: providing and mixing (i) solid waste containing fluorine compounds and (ii) solid calcium hydroxide, for forming a mixture thereof; heating the mixture in chemical reducing (non-oxidizing) environment, thereby forming a heated product including solid calcium fluoride; and handling or/and processing the heated product, to form non-hazardous safely disposable material. Solid waste processing system includes: solid waste input unit; solid calcium hydroxide supply unit; mixing unit; heating unit; and product handling/product processing unit. Applicable to large scale commercial processes of, or involving, manufacturing materials and products containing fluorine compounds during which are generated large amounts of solid waste containing fluorine compounds, whereby such solid waste needs to be handled or/and processed, and disposed of. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369629 | LOW MASS TRAMPOLINE ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - A lightweight trampoline enclosure system has a bed subsystem and an enclosure subsystem. The enclosure subsystem comprises netting suspended from a plurality of flexible poles. Upon a jumper's impact into the surrounding enclosure subsystem, the energy of the jumper's impact is absorbed and distributed outward and away from the location of impact and into the trampoline bed subsystem. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369630 | CLIMBING WALL WITH ROTATABLE OBSTACLES - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system for the mounting of obstacles on a climbing wall in a manner which allows the obstacles to take on a number of different positions or orientations without a need to remove the obstacle mounting element from the climbing surface or perform any other significant disassembly. Embodiments of the present disclosure thus provide obstacles that can be repositioned by children during play to instantly create a variety of unique climbing challenge courses. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369631 | ASSEMBLY DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR AN EXERCISE STRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED EXERCISE SYSTEM AND MOUNTING METHOD - The invention relates to an assembly device ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369632 | RESISTANCE KICKBOARD ATTACHMENT - A resistance kickboard attachment is disclosed. When attached to a kickboard, the resistance kickboard attachment adds resistance while swimming with the kickboard. The resistance kickboard attachment includes a resistance pocket, with variable resistance provided by an adjustment of a rear aperture of the resistance pocket. The resistance kickboard attachment attaches to the kickboard with a transverse and a longitudinal strap. The transverse strap includes an adjustment on either side of the longitudinal strap which allows the longitudinal strap to be centered on the kickboard. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369633 | STORABLE EXERCISE BENCH - A storable exercise bench is provided. The exercise bench may include a frame including at least one beam operatively coupled to first and second floor supports and a member operatively coupled with the at least one beam. The exercise bench may be positioned into an operating position in which the first and second floor supports support the at least one beam and the member, and the at least one beam runs generally horizontally in reference to a support surface. The exercise bench may be positioned into a storage position in which the second floor support and the member support the at least one beam and the first floor support, and the at least one beam runs generally vertically in reference to the support surface. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369634 | TREADMILL PROVIDING CONSTANT TORQUE AT MULTIPLE INCLINES - Treadmills or similar exercise devices which utilize a motor driven belt which can be used to provide a powered running surface, but can also be used to provide a resistance to movement of the belt to allow a user to have to manually drive the belt at a constant resistance or torque regardless of incline. This later mode of operation is akin to the pushing or pulling of a weight sled and can be arranged so that a user can be required to supply a constant torque over a range of inclines. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369635 | PORTABLE COMPACT CYCLING TRAINER - A micro, compact cycling utility with an adjustable and modifiable structure that can perform as cycling or exercise equipment. The invention encompasses a housing that can be used as a case and/or attachment, crank arms, pedals and a stand. In the exemplary embodiment, the crank arms and pedals and stand are modifiable and adjustable. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369636 | Exercise Device - A multi-purpose home workout device. The device comprises a resistive weight with an open channel designed to allow an axle to pass therethrough, such that the axle is operably connected to a wheel, and an outer frame. The outer frame further includes a pair of bracer arms designed to receive the axle and to redistribute the weight of a user across the outer frame. The wheel includes an open interior space and is positioned between the bracer arms such that the resistive weight can rest on the axle within the interior space. Furthermore, the orientation of the wheel and the outer frame allow both to rotate about the axle without interfering with one another's movement. As such the outer frame is predisposed to tilting at non-horizontal angles when in use, and thereby forces a user to train their balance, strength and coordination simultaneously. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369637 | TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WEARABLE SENSORS FOR PROVIDING USERS WITH FEEDBACK - A training system based on mobile technology and kinematics of human motion characterizes, analyzes, and supplies feedback to a user based on the user's movements. The training system includes a garment having a sensor control module connected to multiple sensor nodes via electrically-conductive fabric running along parts portions of the garment. The sensor module/nodes can communicate through the conductive fabric. The sensor nodes acquire motion and/or physiologic readings that are wirelessly transmitted to a mobile computing device that runs an application that analyzes the data and provides visual (e.g., graphs, 3D avatar) and audio feedback (e.g., voice prompts). Vibration motors and LEDs/electroluminescent fabric in the garment also provide notifications and alerts. The triple layer of garment, conductive fabric, and sensor module/sensor node are sealed against contaminants, allowing the garment to be washable. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369638 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR 3D OPTICAL TRACKING OF MULTIPLE IN-FLIGHT GOLF BALLS - A system for visually tracking the trajectory of an in-flight golf ball through an x-y-z space above a driving range includes a plurality of cameras for respectively creating a video stream of the x-y-z space. Each video stream is presented on a dedicated camera focal plane with information on respective azimuth angles θ and elevation angles ϕ from the particular camera to the in-flight golf ball. A central computer is connected with the camera focal plane of each camera to identify a start point for the golf ball, to track its trajectory in the x-y-z space, and to filter out background clutter. A visual display is provided to show the in-flight golf ball from its start point to a target point in real time. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369639 | PERSONAL ACTIVITY TRACKING SYSTEM - An activity tracking device is defined to detect and record movement of a person to which the activity tracking device is affixed. A secondary electronic device is defined separate from the activity tracking device. The secondary electronic device is defined to receive data from the activity tracking device regarding the detected and recorded movement of the person. A website is defined to communicate with connected devices including the secondary electronic device. The website is defined to provide a user account for the person. The website is defined to convey information regarding the detected and recorded movement of the person through the user account. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369640 | FORCE INDICATING SYSTEM FOR GROUND AND WALL EXERCISES WITH A WEIGHTED BALL OR SIMILAR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR STRIKING - An exercise device design for capturing the force dispersed by slamming a weighted exercise ball or similar heavy exercise equipment designed to strike, hit, or throw. The device is design to lay flat on the floor or be mounted by fasteners to a solid surface such as a wall. An example of use would be when a user turns the device on by pressing the device buttons and takes a weighted medicine ball and slams the ball into the device's target and sensor. After the device's sensor is struck by the ball the device's display would inform the user how much force was exert by the ball slamming into the sensor. This exercise of slamming the weighted ball can be repeated until the user is satisfied. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369641 | TESTING AND TRAINING APPARATUS - A testing and training apparatus, comprising: an upright frame; an instrumentation support that is supported by the upright frame so as to be adjustable in height; and instrumentation mountable on the instrumentation support. The instrumentation comprises a plurality of force sensors, and is rotatable relative to the upright frame, and the apparatus is controllable to output data signals indicative of force detected by the force sensors. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369642 | RESISTANCE SENSING APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - A resistance sensing apparatus for exercise equipment includes a resistance adjusting assembly and a sensing unit. The resistance adjusting assembly includes an adjusting unit, a tubular member disposed above the adjusting unit, and an adjusting shaft mounted in the tubular member. The adjusting shaft has a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion formed thereon. The adjusting unit is threaded onto the first threaded portion. The sensing unit includes a second threaded member threadedly engaged to the second threaded portion, a first sensing member is disposed on one of the adjusting unit and the second threaded member, the second sensing member is disposed on the other of the adjusting unit and the second threaded member. By adjusting the adjusting unit and the second threaded member, a distance of the first and the second sensing member is changed and generates corresponding signals. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369643 | RESISTANCE DEVICE AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT HAVING THE SAME - An exercise equipment includes a torque generating mechanism, and a resistance adjusting mechanism including a resistance applying unit that includes a fixed seat, a contact member pivotally connected to the fixed seat, a first link pivotally connected to the fixed seat, and a second link pivotally connected between the first link and contact member, a resistance sensing unit that includes a magnetic member mounted to the second link and movable relative to the first link, and a Hall sensing module mounted to the first link, and disposed for outputting a sensing signal generated by magnetic field variation induced by a relative movement between the Hall sensing module and the magnetic member. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369644 | WEIGHT EXERCISE MACHINE - The present invention relates to a weight exercise machine and training methods for development and strengthening of muscles and joints with exercises aimed for overcoming a counteracting force with or without measuring equipment, more specifically, to training devices and training methods with the eccentric phase of the training. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369645 | EXCERCISE AND BALANCE TRAINING DEVICE - An exercise training device includes a base, a balance board, and a coil spring. The balance board includes a pair of foot pegs located at the distal ends of the balance board. The coil spring has a longitudinal axis and is vertically mounted between the base and the balance board. The coil spring deflects in response to forces applied laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the coil spring such that a user can perform strength and balance exercises by controlling the position of the balance board. The exercise training device can include a handlebar mount configured to secure handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle thereto and can be used to represent movement of the handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle a user experiences while riding. Multiple forms of exercise can be performed with the present exercise training device. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369646 | SWIM CAP FOR PERSONS WITH LONG HAIR - A swim cap for persons having long hair includes a shell preferably having at least two interconnected compartments for receiving and encapsulating the hair of a user. The swim cap is secured around the head of a user by at least one draw string or adjustable band positioned within a channel near the open end of the swim cap as well as a chin strap extending downwardly from the cap. The interconnected compartments can be inflated to provide buoyancy. The shell further includes an outer layer and an inner layer defining a space therebetween that can also be inflated, or comprised of buoyant material, to provide buoyancy. A pump, compressed air canister or manual filler tube in communication with the interconnected compartments or space within the shell can be used to provide inflation. A pair of ear flaps extends downwardly from the swim cap around a user's head. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369647 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369648 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2018-12-27 |
20180369649 | GOLF BALL - In a golf ball having a core, a cover of at least one layer and a paint film layer formed on a surface of the cover, the paint film layer has an elastic work recovery of at least 60%, the cover layer in contact with the paint film layer has a material hardness on the Shore D scale of at least 55 and, letting M be the elastic work recovery (%) of the paint film layer and N be the material hardness (Shore D hardness) of the cover layer, M−N>0. The ball surface is scratch-resistant and has an excellent durability, and the ball has a reduced spin rate on shots with a driver or a long iron, resulting in an increased carry. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369650 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR GOLF BALLS, AND GOLF BALL - A resin composition for golf balls includes specific amounts of (A) polyurethane or polyurea and (B) an oxazoline group-containing acrylic polymer or an oxazoline group-containing styrene polymer. A golf ball having a core encased by a cover of one or more layers, wherein at least one cover layer is formed of this resin composition, exhibits a good adhesion between adjoining layers, enabling the ball to achieve a high scuff resistance without lowering the initial velocity of the ball. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369651 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369652 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369653 | INFLATABLE BALL - An inflatable ball includes an inner bladder, an inflation valve, and a seamless outer foam layer. The inner bladder is formed with an air inflatable space. The inflation valve is disposed in the inner bladder for introducing gas into the air inflatable space. The seamless outer foam layer is molded over and encloses the inner bladder, and has a through hole in fluid communication with the inflation valve. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369654 | Operations with instrumented Game Ball - This document provides a computer-implemented method that includes placing an athletic ball containing a battery on an inductive charging device; generating an electric or magnetic field, or both with the inductive charging device; receiving energy from the field or fields via a receptor located inside the athletic ball; and charging a battery inside the athletic ball using the received energy. This document also provides devices and methods for detecting events with an instrumented player-controllable game device, such as an event of a basketball or soccer ball passing through a goal. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369655 | BALL FEEDING SYSTEM INCLUDING BALL DELIVERY DEVICE AND BALL FEEDING DEVICE, AND BALL DELIVERY CONTROL METHOD - The present invention relates to a ball feeding system including a ball delivery device and a ball feeding device, and a ball feeding control method. According to a first aspect of the present invention, a ball feeding system includes: a ball accommodation part configured to accommodate one or more balls; ball delivery arms each configured to deliver any one of the one or more balls, accommodated in the ball accommodation part, to the pitching machine; a ball delivery post configured to extend vertically from one side surface of the ball accommodation part, and to guide the ball delivery arms through their movement; and a mixing arm configured to move along the ball delivery post at predetermined intervals from the ball delivery arms, and to change the locations of the one or more balls in the ball accommodation part by applying physical force to the one or more balls. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369656 | GROMMET AND RACKET - To enhance a resilience performance of a ball at hitting the ball, a grommet is configured to include a strip-shaped portion extending in a predetermined direction and a cylindrical portion projecting from one surface of the strip-shaped portion, the cylindrical portion being a portion through which a string passes. A bulge portion is formed on a part on another surface of the strip-shaped portion, the part being along an inner periphery of the cylindrical portion. The bulge portion has a shape bulged more than the other surface of the strip-shaped portion, and the string is folded back at the bulge portion. A plurality of the protrusions are formed between the cylindrical portions adjacent to one another, the plurality of the protrusions being portions to which the string contacts. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369657 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head including a face portion includes a plurality of score lines formed on the face portion, a plurality of first grooves formed on the face portion, and a plurality of second grooves formed on the face portion. The first grooves have a depth D | 2018-12-27 |
20180369658 | GOLF CLUBS AND GOLF CLUB HEADS - Ball striking devices, such as golf clubs, have a head that includes a face having a striking surface configured for striking a ball, and a body connected to the face and extending rearwardly from the face, with the body having a crown, a sole, a heel side, and a toe side, such that the face and the body combine to define an enclosed internal cavity. A damping member is connected to the body and includes a post extending inwardly into the cavity from an inner surface of the body, a first arm extending from the post toward the heel side of the body, and a second arm extending from the post toward the toe side of the body. The damping member is configured to produce a mass damping effect upon an impact on the face. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369659 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club having unique mass properties and all the benefits afforded therefrom. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369660 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH MOLDED POLYMERIC BODY - A golf club head includes a forward section and a body section to define a closed internal volume. The forward section has a strike face, a frame that surrounds the strike face, and a flange extending from the frame. The body section is formed from a molded polymeric material, and includes a forward edge that defines a receiving portion adapted to receive the flange and a weight receiving feature spaced apart from the forward edge. The body section further includes a reinforcing structure protruding into the internal volume and extending between the weight receiving feature and the forward edge. The reinforcing structure is operative to transfer impact loads between the weight receiving feature and the metallic forward section. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369661 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. A sleeve for easily disconnecting a shaft to the club head allows for selective adjustment of the head's loft and lie angle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369662 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. A sleeve for easily disconnecting a shaft to the club head allows for selective adjustment of the head's loft and lie angle. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369663 | ASSEMBLED GOLF BAG - The invention relates to an assembled golf bag. The assembled golf bag includes an upper frame, a bottom frame, a support rod, a main body piece, a secondary body piece and a handle. The upper frame, the bottom frame and the primary body piece of the bag are fixed integrally by rivets. The support rod and the main body piece having clamping slot are assembled with the secondary body piece having clamping piece in a fastening and twisting manner, so that the secondary body piece can be easily removed and replaced. Sizes and colors of the handle can be changed by placing different color strips on the handle body. The invention has the advantages that the body piece of the ball bag can be freely matched according to the demand, the replacement is easy and the maintenance is convenient, and the parts on the bag can be recycled. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369664 | Golf ball and tee setting and retrieval device - A device for setting a golf ball and tee. The device includes an upper handle portion connected to a lower gripper portion by an elongated tubular stem portion, the upper handle portion including a pivotal trigger member. The lower gripper portion includes a pair of jaw members pivotal about a pin member. A cable member is located within the elongated tubular stem portion and communicates the pin and trigger members, allowing the normally open jaw members to be brought together to hold a golf ball and tee upon activation of the trigger member. A stand member is attached to the elongated tubular stem portion adjacent its lower end, and includes a spike member extending downwardly therefrom. A golf ball stop member configured to prevent contact between a golf ball and the upper portions of the jaw members extends between the jaw members. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369665 | ELECTRONIC GOLF ASSISTANT UTILIZING ONE OR MORE LAY UP POSITIONS - Included are systems and methods for providing data. At least one embodiment of a method includes constructing, by a computing device, a segment line on a computer display of an image of a golf course, the segment line being constructed from a tee box on a golf hole to a green on the golf hole, the segment line bisecting a fairway of the hole; determining at least one lay up position on the segment line, the at least one lay up position indicating a predetermined distance from the green; and providing the at least one lay up position to a user device, the user device configured to determine a distance between the user device and the lay up position. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369666 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369667 | BAT STRUCTURE - A bat structure is disclosed. It comprises a hollow body having a gripping portion, an extension portion, a hitting portion, a supporting partition disposed in a hollow tube of the hitting portion, and an inner tube body disposed in the hollow body and extended from a side surface of the supporting partition, wherein the supporting partition and the inner tube body are integrally forged with the hollow body. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369668 | ARTICLE OF SPORTING EQUIPMENT WITH HEATED HAND GRIP - An example embodiment provides an article of sporting equipment having a heated hand grip. The article of sporting equipment comprises a shaft; a heated grip tape about at least a portion of a grip portion of the shaft; an overgrip disposed about the heated grip tape and the grip portion of the shaft; and a power source receiver configured to place a power source in electrical communication with the one of the heated grip tape or heated grip sleeve. In an example embodiment, the shaft is at least partially hollow defining, at least in part, a grip cavity and a stopper is disposed adjacent a second end of the grip cavity. The stopper is made of a thermally insulating material configured to insulate against thermal energy generated by a chemical heating packet inserted within the grip cavity from flowing down the shaft away from the grip cavity. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369669 | WEIGHTED GOLF GRIP - A golf grip having a weighted rear, longitudinal underside section providing a high Moment of Inertia to increase resistance to twisting and turning when the grip is connected to a golf club during the execution of a golf shot. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369670 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND ADJUSTING A GOLF CLUB LOFT AND LIE - An apparatus for measuring loft and lie of a golf club head with better accuracy is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses an apparatus that utilizes a high precision camera that focuses on the striking face portion of the golf club head, working in conjunctions with encoders near the shaft portion of a golf club head, to instantaneously provide precision measurement of the loft and lie of the golf club head and feedback to the operator in order to allow for more precision adjustment to the loft and lie of the golf club head. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369671 | POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR FLEXIBLE MARTIAL ARTS STRIKING TARGETS - Provided herein is technology relating generally to practice equipment for boxing or the martial arts, and more particularly, to an apparatus for positioning flexible targets and the like for use in hitting or kicking exercises. More specifically, the technology provides embodiments of an apparatus that is capable of removable and adjustable mounting to a bag, pole, board, door, bar, block, wall, rod, ball, or flexible or rigid armature, or other support. Additional embodiments relate to methods of assembling the apparatus, methods of using the apparatus, and kits and systems relating to the apparatus. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369672 | Bowling Ball Launcher - A bowling ball launcher has a frame and a rail oriented from a front of the frame to a back of the frame. A push pad is configured to slide along the rail. An elastic mechanism is coupled to the push pad and extends toward the front of the frame. A winch is coupled to the push pad toward the back of the frame. The winch includes a motor, a winch wheel, and a cable extending from the winch wheel to the push pad. The winch also includes a clutch between the motor and winch wheel. A shock absorber is disposed near the front of the frame. A plurality of position sensors is attached to the frame along the rail. A power meter is configured to move the push pad to one of the position sensors by operation of the winch. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369673 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SPORTS TRAINING - An apparatus for holding in place a ball. The apparatus includes a vacuum generating device connected to one end of a flexible tubing, a hollow rod of adjustable length containing part of the flexible tubing, and a vacuum cup connected to an opposite end of the flexible tubing, such that vacuum applied to the vacuum cup holds in place a ball when a surface of the ball is contacted to the vacuum cup. A method of holding a ball in place includes generating a vacuum using a vacuum generating equipment, inserting a flexible tubing through a hollow rod, connecting one end of the flexible tubing to the vacuum generating equipment, connecting an opposite end of the flexible tubing to a vacuum cup, and placing a surface of a ball in contact with the vacuum cup, thereby holding the ball in place. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369674 | Hard Wall Lacrosse Rebounder - The present invention is a sport training equipment apparatus developed for lacrosse players. The purpose is to act as a high density lacrosse ball re-bounder for lacrosse players to practice throwing and catching on. The core components of the invention are: The main body of the apparatus, which is made of a high density composite panel incorporating dense solid core material that forms a curved, hard surface of the wall on an incline. This playing surface of the main body will be manufactured out of fiber reinforced plastic or other high density composites in a mold. The main body will be filled with a dense core material to create a dense, heavy surface, which upon collision of a thrown ball and the wall, will transform the kinetic energy inherent in a thrown ball, into potential energy stored in the ball utilizing the elastic properties of the ball itself rather than relying on the elastic properties of the rebounding apparatus. Two main support legs will be bolted to the main body to position the main body at an appropriate height and angle for the lacrosse player to throw and catch off the playing surface. This invention is used primarily as a training device. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369675 | BICYCLE TRAINER PERMITTING STEERING AND TILTING MOTION - A bicycle rollers assembly ( | 2018-12-27 |
20180369676 | DIRECTION INDICATION DEVICE FOR GOLF PUTTING - Disclosed herein is a direction indication device for golf putting. The device includes a scale plate, a left and right slope angle indication needle, an indication needle rotation means, a vertical slope angle scale means, and a lid provided over the scale plate. The indication needle rotation means includes a first rotation cam including a wedge pin closely coupled vertically to an elongated hole formed on one end of the left and right slope angle indication needle and maintained vertically in a direction of the central axis of the earth. The indication needle rotation means also includes an angle adjustment bar rotatably connected with the first rotation cam such that the first rotation cam is rotated from side to side and moves back and forth. Additionally, the indication needle rotation means includes a first supporting rod to support the angle adjustment bar and installed on the scale plate. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369677 | PIECE OF SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR A GAME PLAYED WITH A SPORTS OBJECT ON A PITCH/COURT - The disclosure relates to a sports apparatus for a game with a sports object on a playing field, that may include: a communication interface configured to receive at least one status signal, that relates to a game status of the game; and a display arrangement configured to change a characteristic of a display signal based at least in part on the received at least one status signal. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369678 | System and Apparatus for Sports Training - A portable training system that allows a user to translate an external reference of correct form into an internal reference through use of a video capture device and strategically placed display device. The system may include a camera that streams video of the user to one or more display devices at or near real time. Software on each display device overlays a set of guides onto a display screen to enable the user to see where and how a current form of the user deviates from a desired form, which allows real time adjustments by the user. Templates of guides may be provided to the user instead of the user having to create the guides. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369679 | LACES WITH TYING MECHANISMS AND RELATED METHODS - Laces and tying mechanisms can be used with boxing gloves and shoes to allow a user to secure the laces without a second person and/or without tying a knot. A tying mechanism can include a back-to-back hook and loop fastener element or can be a separate hook element and a loop element. Lace overhang sections of a lace can connect to the tying mechanism to enable a person to lace up his or her gloves, or shoes, while having two hands inside the gloves without the aid of another person. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369680 | SPORT GLOVES - According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but not limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove operable in various sports activities. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369681 | Automatically Adaptive Ski - A ski for use on ice or snow is disclosed. The ski includes a ski body having a tip portion, a tail portion, and a longitudinal running length extending between the tip portion and the tail portion and a substantially flat bottom surface for sliding on snow or ice. The ski also includes a suspension system comprised of a substantially rigid support structure secured to the longitudinally central region of the said ski body at two attachment locations separated by a distance of at least 5 inches along the longitudinal axis of the ski body, and at least one resilient element configured to exert an opposing force between the support structure and the ski body in the area between the two attachment locations. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369682 | HYBRID SNOWSHOE-SKI - The hybrid snowshoe-ski comprises a rigid frame, a decking attached to the frame and a binding attached to one of the decking and the frame. The decking comprises undulations that each extend between first and second sides of the snowshoe-ski. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369683 | METHOD OF DRIVING MANNED VEHICLE - A method of driving a manned vehicle includes following steps of: acquiring correspondingly initial weight values of a plurality of weight sensors, each weight sensor is corresponding to a direction; acquiring correspondingly weight measurement values by the weight sensors; calculating correspondingly a weight ratio of each weight sensor according to the initial weight value and the weight measurement value of each weight sensor; producing a control command according to the direction corresponding to the weight sensor when the weight ratio of any one of the weight sensors is greater than a first threshold value; and driving the manned vehicle to move according to the control command. Accordingly, it is to effectively reduce the size and weight of the manned vehicle and reduce the difficulty of controlling the manned vehicle by intuitively controlling moving directions of the manned vehicle according to variations of the center of gravity of a user. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369684 | SINGLE WHEEL SELF-BALANCING VEHICLE WITH TIRE PERMITTING CARVING MOTION - In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a central region, a first lateral region tapering towards a first lateral side of the tire, and a second lateral region tapering towards a second lateral side of the tire. The lateral profile is substantially free of discontinuity. The tread has a non-directional tread groove arrangement that is asymmetrical about a central circumference line of the tire. The tire has a hardness selected to substantially prevent deformation of the first profile and the second profile during riding by a rider. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369685 | SELF-BALANCING BOARD WITH PRIMARY WHEEL AND DISTAL AUXILIARY WHEEL - A self-balancing board is provided, comprising a primary wheel assembly, a platform, at least one sensor, a controller, a first auxiliary wheel assembly, and a first brake element. The primary wheel assembly comprises a primary wheel and a motor driving the primary wheel. The platform is secured to the primary wheel assembly and has a foot deck. The at least one sensor senses the orientation of the platform. The controller receives data from the at least one sensor and controls the motor in response to the received data. The first auxiliary wheel assembly is secured to the platform distal the primary wheel assembly, and is elevated from contacting a flat surface upon which the primary wheel rests when the foot deck is parallel to the flat surface. The first brake element is manually movable relative to the first auxiliary wheel assembly to engage the first auxiliary wheel assembly to provide resistance to rotation of the first auxiliary wheel assembly. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369686 | METHOD OF PLAYING CARD-BASED GAMES - A method of making traditional playing card-based games of skill much accessible and easy to play and analyze by having colors replace traditional suits. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369687 | Instant Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket with Luminescent Security Marker - A scratch-off lottery ticket and associated production method are provided wherein a primer material is applied as a dried layer to a front face of a ticket substrate. Game play indicia is printed on the primer layer in a designated game play area, and a scratch-off layer is applied over the game play indicia. The primer layer includes a particulate luminescent material homogeneously dispersed throughout, wherein the particulate luminescent material has a particle size and additive amount relative to the primer layer such that the particulate luminescent material does not add processing or material drying time to application of the primer layer. Fraudulent attempts to remove the scratch-off layer to reveal the underlying play indicia are rendered optically apparent by luminescence of the particulate luminescent material upon subsequent excitation of the play area with an excitation source. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369688 | DOMINO WAGERING EVENT - A method of executing a wagering event provides at least one and preferably two sets of twenty-eight domino tiles playing cards, each of the tiles or cards having two value areas on each face, the tile face values in each value area ranging from 0-6. Player positions are dealt at least three cards or tiles and a community card or tile is dealt to a center position. Each of the at least three cards is associated with the community card if there is a common value area, and value areas that form multiples of five (5) between the at least three tiles individually and the community card are determined and at least one wager is resolved against a paytable. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369689 | CONTROLLER, INPUT AND OUTPUT APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - To provide a controller, an input and output apparatus, and a communication system capable of performing more various types of input or output between a user and an information processing apparatus while maintaining convenience for the user. A controller includes: a multipolar jack into which a multipolar single-head plug of an input and output apparatus including the multipolar single-head plug is inserted; and a communication unit configured to perform communication with an information processing apparatus. The controller communicates a multiplexed signal via one terminal among a plurality of terminals included in the multipolar jack. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369690 | CUSTOMIZABLE RUMBLE EFFECT IN GAMING ACCESSORY - A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369691 | DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF SEGMENTS FOR OUTPUTTING A ROTATIONAL HAPTIC EFFECT - A device, such as a handheld controller, having a plurality of segments for outputting a rotational haptic effect is disclosed. The handheld controller comprises a first segment, a second segment, a user input component, an actuator, and a control unit. The second segment is rotatably attached to the first segment. The user input component is disposed on the first segment or the second segment. The actuator is located within the first segment or the second segment, and is configured to generate relative rotation between the first segment and the second segment about a rotational axis, wherein at least a portion of the first segment and at least a portion of the second segment are aligned along the rotational axis. The control unit is configured to determine whether to generate a haptic effect, and, in response to such a determination, to activate the actuator to generate the relative rotation. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369692 | UNIVERSAL GAME CONTROLLER/CONSOLE - An all-in-one mobile gaming console and controller and a method for providing such a gaming console/controller, to stream an online game, or download and run an offline game, and interface to any screen, such as mobile devices and tablets, are disclosed herein. A preferred embodiment of the all-in-one mobile gaming console/controller comprises two terminals to be coupled to the left and right edges of the screen and two or more computing architecture systems, such as ARM and x86, that can be switched and initializes by a scheduler based on the game to be rendered. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369693 | Virtual Character Control Method, Apparatus, Storage Medium and Electronic Device - A virtual character control method and apparatus, a storage medium and an electronic device are provided. The method includes that: a skill control is rendered on a graphical user interface; when a first touch event for the skill control is detected, a target selection control is rendered in a vicinity of the skill control; a second touch event for the target selection control is detected, a present target selection condition is determined according to an sub-control which is presently selected in response to the second touch event, and at least one second virtual character consistent with the present target selection condition is selected in real time from a predetermined distance range as a target of a skill operation; and when the end of the second touch event is detected, a first virtual character is controlled to execute the skill operation on the target which is presently selected. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369694 | MODIFYING GAMEPLAY PARAMETERS - A computer implemented method for modifying a limit value determining the number of moves available to a player in a level of a computer implemented game and maintaining this setting for subsequent play of the level. The method comprises using a counter to change a move count in response to a user input defining a move in the game, wherein no additional moves can be made if the number of moves made reaches a first limit value; responsive to further user input, providing a first set of further moves; and storing information associated with said first set of further moves such that when said game is played again, a number of possible moves comprises the first limit value of moves and said first set of further moves. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369695 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS FOR CONDUCTING AND PLAYING PERSONALIZED GAMES BASED ON VOCAL AND NON-VOCAL GAME ENTRIES - In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer system that includes at least one server and software stored on a computer readable medium accessible by the at least one server; at least one database accessible by the at least one server and is configured to store the game data of the at least one personalized game; a plurality of specifically programmed input devices, where the at least one server, the at least one database and the plurality of specifically programmed input devices are connected through a computer network; where the plurality of specifically programmed input devices are at least a thousand of specifically programmed input devices; and where the at least one server is configured to manage, in real-time, the at least a thousand of specifically programmed input devices. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369696 | MULTIPLAYER VIDEO GAME MATCHMAKING OPTIMIZATION - Embodiments of systems presented herein may identify users to include in a match plan. A parameter model may be generated to predict the retention time of a set of users. A queue of potential users, a set of teammates, and/or opponents may be selected from a queue of waiting users. User information for the set of teammates and/or opponents may be provided to the parameter model to generate a predicted retention time. The set of teammates and/or opponents may be approved if the predicted retention time meets a predetermined threshold. Advantageously, by creating a match plan based on retention rates, the engagement and/or retention level for a number of users may be improved compared to existing multiplayer matching systems. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369697 | METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZING ONLINE GAME, AND SERVER DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a method of synchronizing an online game, and a server device, that do not require centralized information management, reduce the processing burden on each device during online communication, and allow for continuation of processing in an offline environment. A method, according to the present disclosure, of synchronizing an online game that allows for transmission and reception of information related to game processing between a first client terminal and a second client terminal via a server includes: receiving, from the first client terminal connected online, first information related to game processing on the first client terminal; determining whether the first information is information that determines a game status; and storing the first information on the server and transmitting the first information to the second client terminal when the first information is determined to be information that determines the game status. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369698 | METHOD OF CONDUCTING A COMPETITION WITH ELECTRONIC AND IN PERSON PORTIONS - A method of conducting a competition with electronic and in person portions includes players participating in an electronic gaming environment. An automated system tracks the progress of players in an electronic game and issues invitation codes to top players meeting predetermined criteria. The top players may use the invitation codes to register for a final level event which is a live, in person competition utilizing skills represented in the electronic game. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369699 | VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION OF A LIVE-ACTION SEQUENCE - The present disclosure generally relates to virtual reality simulation, and more specifically, in some implementations, to devices, systems, and methods for use in a virtual reality sports simulation. A system for virtual reality simulation may include an accessory (e.g., one or more of a bat, a glove, or a helmet) for interacting with a virtual reality environment. The accessory may provide the user with haptic feedback that emulates sensations that the user would experience when playing a live-action sport to provide the user with a more meaningful and realistic experience when playing a virtual reality game. Further, virtual reality simulations disclosed herein may include incorporating data from a live-action event (e.g., a live-action sporting event) into a virtual reality environment to provide a user with a realistic experience. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369700 | UNATTENDED, SELF-GUIDED, ZIP-LINE, TOUR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A canopy tour system may include multiple track lines extending between associated upper and lower stations for loading, launching, receiving, and unclipping, respectively, riders of trolleys on the zip lines. A system of mechanical and electronic interlocks provides safety for users in remote locations, enabling individual riders to operate trolleys, including attaching and dis-attaching the trolleys from various track lines, unattended by other workers or employees of the canopy tour operation. Mechanical interlocks assure that a trolley cannot be properly engaged with a launch block on a track line until all such interlocks are properly closed. A master computer may communicate through a network, with all stations to verify and identify times and locations of users. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369701 | SWINGING APPARATUS AND AMUSEMENT RIDE INCLUDING THE SAME - The swinging apparatus includes a base, a support located above the base, a coupler disposed between the base and the support and including a universal joint, and linear actuators disposed between the base and the support. Each of the linear actuators includes a first end and a second end located on an opposing side to the first end. The first end is mechanically connected to one of the base and the support. The second end is configured to freely move touching a surface of the other of the base and the support. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369702 | SYNCHRONIZED MOTION SIMULATION FOR VIRTUAL REALITY - Embodiments of the invention provide for a motion-synchronized virtual reality experience. In particular, in some embodiments, the invention includes a motion platform to impart a shared motion experience to a plurality of passengers, individual head-mounted displays providing for personalized viewpoints, and a variety of immersion-enhancements. A common ride model to controls the motion platform in order to simulate a ride for a plurality of passengers. The passengers' virtual-reality headsets depict the progress of the ride through the virtual-reality world. These headsets track the individual passenger's head or gaze to allow the user to adjust their angle of view in the virtual world simply by looking around. As such, different passengers can be looking in different directions simultaneously, allowing a much greater immersion than the single fixed perspective of prior ride simulations. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369703 | SEMI-AUTOMATED FIDGET SPINNER - A semi-automated fidget spinner, comprising: an outer multi-wing spinning section with a central opening and a plurality of spinnable wings; a core in the opening with bearing separating the core from the spinning section; a woundable spring coupled to the core and to the spinning section; and a winding mechanism coupled to the spring to store energy in the spring and to thereafter release the energy to spin the spinning section. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369704 | STUFFED CHARACTER TOY COMPRISING REVERSIBLE SEQUIN EMBELLISHMENTS - Described is a therapeutic stuffed character toy for children. The stuffed character toy is covered with a bed of sequins that are flipably coupled to a surface of the stuffed character toy. The sequins can be colored differently on both sides so that interesting and fun patterns can be formed by flipping some of the sequins as a finger is dragged across the bed of sequins. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369705 | TOY VEHICLE TRACK SYSTEMS AND CONNECTORS FOR SAME - Toy vehicle track systems and connectors for those systems are disclosed. The connectors include a central portion, first and second end portions, and first and second side portions. The central portion includes first and second posts, and a third larger post disposed between the first and second posts. In some embodiments, the third post includes a living hinge to allow for increased vertical displacement of the first, second, and/or third posts when a downward force is applied to the third post. In some embodiments, the central portion includes descending and ascending parts to allow for increased vertical displacement of the first, second, and/or third posts when a downward force is applied to the third post. In some embodiments, the connectors include a plurality of bumps to increase frictional engagement between the connector and the track sections. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369706 | Three-Dimensional Toy Ultraviolet Fast Molding Environmental Protection Material and the Molding Craft Thereof - An environmental protection material structure includes aliphatic urethane acrylate with a proportion of 52-58%, photoinitiator with a proportion of 8-13%, gas phase silicon dioxide with a proportion of 3-6%, propylene glycol glycerin triacrylate with a proportion of 8-14%, and acrylate with a proportion of 23-36%. A method for molding a three-dimensional toy includes stirring the environmental protection material structure to form a gel and pouring the gel into a squeeze bottle, spreading the gel on a cavity of a light permeable mold, placing the mold into an ultraviolet lamp box and irradiating the mold to solidify the mold so as to form a product model, and opening the ultraviolet lamp box and removing the product model. | 2018-12-27 |
20180369707 | Assembly Block - Disclosed is an assembly block including a plurality of frame bodies which have a flat panel shape and include a plurality of insertion holes having the same shape and size and passing therethrough at certain intervals along any one of a row direction and a column direction and a rivet key inserted into certain corresponding insertion holes of the overlapping frame bodies and rotated to couple the overlapping frame bodies. | 2018-12-27 |