52nd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170368358 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE - The present invention concerns an optoelectronic stimulating device for use in a medical treatment involving delivering an electrical current to an electrically excitable tissue (Z | 2017-12-28 |
20170368359 | CONTACT LENS FOR INCREASING TEAR PRODUCTION - Described here are devices, systems, and methods for increasing tear production by stimulating the cornea, conjunctiva, and/or subconjunctiva. In some variations, the devices may be in the form of a contact lens. The contact lens may comprise a lens body and a stimulator chip, where the stimulator chip is embedded in the lens body. An external power source wirelessly transmits energy to the stimulator chip, where the stimulator chip may convert the energy to an electric waveform to stimulate the cornea, conjunctiva, and/or subconjunctiva. Stimulation may activate the lacrimal reflex to increase tear production. The devices and systems for increasing tear production may be used in methods of treating dry eye, reducing the symptoms of tired eye, increasing comfort for contact lens wearers, and extending the number of years a contact lens user can wear contacts. Also described are methods of manufacturing a contact lens. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368360 | CARDIAC THERAPY SYSTEM USING SUBCUTANEOUSLY SENSED P-WAVES FOR RESYNCHRONIZATION PACING MANAGEMENT - Systems, methods and implantable devices configured to provide cardiac resynchronization therapy and/or bradycardia pacing therapy. A first device located in the heart of the patient is configured to receive a communication from a second device and deliver a pacing therapy in response to or in accordance with the received communication. A second device located elsewhere is configured to determine an atrial event has occurred and communicate to the first device to trigger the pacing therapy. The second device may be configured for sensing the atrial event by the use of vector selection and atrial event windowing, among other enhancements. Exception cases are discussed and handled as well. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368361 | WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR (WCD) POKING THE PATIENT WHEN NOT READY FOR USE - A wearable medical device includes a garment and a medical device. The medical device has a functionality that can transition between an operative state and an inoperative state. When the functionality is in the inoperative state, a protrusion extends so as to poke the patient, as an indication that steps need to be taken to make the device ready for use. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368362 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM MONITORING - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed that identify a type of cable coupled to a receptacle of a defibrillator and that activate one or both of an ECG monitoring module and an energy storage circuit based at least in part on the identified cable type. The cable-type identification may allow a defibrillator to, for example, operate in either or both of an ECG monitoring mode and/or a therapy mode, based on the type of cable that is coupled to the defibrillator. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods can monitor an ECG of a patient and deliver defibrillation therapy to the patient, depending on the type of cable coupled to the defibrillator and/or the type of detected ECG signal of the patient. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368363 | WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (WCD) SYSTEM INFORMING PATIENT THAT IT WILL NOT SHOCK RESPONSIVE TO JUST-SELF-TERMINATED CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA - In some embodiments, a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (“WCD”) system may output a closing human-perceptible indication, after detecting a shockable cardiac arrhythmia, and after further determining that it will not shock. This may succeed in informing the patient that the WCD system will not deliver a shock responsive to the cardiac arrhythmia, which may have just self-terminated. The information may give comfort to the patient who may be conscious, and may recognize that his or her ventricular tachycardia has self-terminated. Moreover, the patient will know that he or she will not be unnecessarily shocked while conscious, and will not even need to press a cancel switch. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368364 | WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR COMPONENTS DISCARDING ECG SIGNALS PRIOR TO MAKING SHOCK/NO SHOCK DETERMINATION BASED ON CORRELATION - Components of wearable cardiac defibrillator (WCD) systems, software, and methods are provided. A WCD system includes a support structure that a patient can wear and electrodes that can capture at least two of the patient's ECG signals. A component includes an energy storage module that can store an electrical charge, a discharge circuit, and a processor that can make a shock/no shock determination, and cause the discharge circuit to discharge the stored charge, if the determination is to shock. In some embodiments, the processor discards at least one of the ECG signals prior to making the shock/no shock determination. The determination can be made from the remaining one or more ECG signals. In some embodiments, the processor makes an aggregate shock/no shock determination from two or more of the ECG signals. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368365 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSAYING THE APPLICATION OF ENERGY TO SAMPLES IN VITRO - An assay device and method of assaying the application of energy to a plurality of samples in vitro. The assay device includes a housing, an array, and a control module. The housing includes a socket sized to receive a culture plate. The array includes a plurality of emitters and is positioned within the housing adjacent to the socket so that the plurality of emitters are each aligned with at least one culture well of the culture plate when the culture plate is received in the socket. The control module is operably coupled to the array and is configured to individually drive the plurality of emitters. The control module is configured to drive at least two of the plurality of emitters at different frequencies simultaneously. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368366 | TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A transcranial magnetic stimulation device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention comprises a head mount for disposition on a head of a patient and configured with a plurality of attachment points, a plurality of magnetic assembly devices connected to the plurality of attachment points, a given magnetic assembly device equipped with an actuator device to actuate a magnet, is addressable, and configured to receive a control signal addressed to the given magnetic assembly device, and a processor having a memory and configured by program code. The processor is configured to: select one or more treatment protocol units, generate a control signal using at least information contained in the selected treatment protocol units, energize at least one magnetic assembly device over a period of time to cause the magnet to actuate according to the control signal, and monitor the patient response to energizing to addressable actuator. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368367 | LIGHT-EMITTING APPARATUS, LIGHT EMISSION METHOD, AND LIGHT-EMITTING SYSTEM - A light emission apparatus emits light that activates a human body. The light emission apparatus includes a light-emitting module that emits light from a light emission region. The light emission region includes a first light emission region that emits light having a first luminance and a second light emission region that emits light having a second luminance greater than the first luminance. The second light emission region is a different region than the first light emission region. The first light emission region is located in a central region of the light emission region. The second light emission region is peripheral to the first light emission region. The light having the first luminance emitted from the first light emission region has a predetermined wavelength that activates the human body. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368368 | GUIDING TRACKED SHAPE RECONSTRUCTION FOR INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES - An intervention system employing an interventional device ( | 2017-12-28 |
20170368369 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING OR PREDICTING THE POSITION OF A TARGET - A data processing method for determining the position of a target, comprising the steps performed by a computer: a) acquiring a target movement model specifying a movement cycle of the target; b) acquiring a target position signal representing a view of the target from a single direction and/or provided by a single imager; c) determining, based on the acquired target position signal and the target movement model, the position of the target. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368370 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM - A patient monitoring system for monitoring a patient undergoing radiotherapy comprising a projector operable to project a pattern of light onto a patient undergoing radiation treatment, a patient restraint operable to restrain the patient relative to a treatment apparatus, an image detector operable to obtain images of the patient, and a model generation module operable to process images of the patient obtained by the image detector to generate a model of the surface of a portion of the patient, wherein at least a portion of the patient restraint is colored and the model generation module is inhibited from generating a model of the colored portion of the patient restraint. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368371 | PARTICLE BEAM ADJUSTMENT DEVICE, PARTICLE BEAM ADJUSTMENT METHOD, AND PARTICLE BEAM THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - A particle beam adjustment device includes: a position monitor that detects a positional deviation of a particle beam transported from a beam transport section; an interlock device to interrupt irradiation of the particle beam when a positional deviation of the particle beam is detected by the position monitor; a pair of screen monitors that measure position and angle of an axis of the particle beam; a correction electromagnet that controls the axis of the particle beam by adjusting a magnetic field on a basis of a signal indicating the particle beam position and angle measured by the screen monitors; and a beam scanning electromagnet that irradiates an irradiation target with the particle beam. One of the screen monitors is installed outside a treatment room, and the other screen monitor and the position monitor are installed inside the treatment room. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368372 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN EMISSION GUIDED RADIATION THERAPY - Described herein are systems and methods for positioning a radiation source with respect to one or more regions of interest in a coordinate system. Such systems and methods may be used in emission guided radiation therapy (EGRT) for the localized delivery of radiation to one or more patient tumor regions. These systems comprise a gantry movable about a patient area, where a plurality of positron emission detectors, a radiation source are arranged movably on the gantry, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify a coincident positron annihilation emission path and to position the radiation source to apply a radiation beam along the identified emission path. The systems and methods described herein can be used alone or in conjunction with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or brachytherapy for the treatment of tumors. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368373 | Device and Methods for Broadbeam and Microbeam Chemo-Radiosurgery Combined with Its Tumor Exosome Apheresis - Conventional single fraction 20-Gy broadbeam photonbeam or protonbeam chemo-radiosurgery does not sterilize EMT-MET cancer stem cell radiodurans but single fraction 100 to 10,000 Gy microbeam radiosurgery sterilizes them. Device and methods for microbeam chemo-radiosurgery including 250 MeV wakefield electronbeam is disclosed. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368374 | AEROSOL COSMETIC - An aerosol cosmetic exhibits an improved feeling of use while having high UV blocking properties. An aerosol cosmetic is filled up as a bulk solution together with a propellant in a pressure-resistant container and includes ethyl alcohol that is a main dispersion medium, an organic ultraviolet absorber, and an ester oil. The organic ultraviolet absorber includes an organic ultraviolet absorber that is solid at room temperature. The solid organic ultraviolet absorber is dissolved in the ester oil. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368375 | Oral Care Composition - Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising a basic amino acid or a salt thereof in an amount of from 0.001 weight % to 0.08 weight % by total weight of the composition, and an orally acceptable carrier. The composition is effective in accelerating HSP 27 production in damaged tissues of the oral cavity and enhances repair of the damaged tissue. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368376 | Oral Care Compositions and Methods of Use - This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, bisabolol, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368377 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT PANTHENOL CITRATE BIOMATERIALS - Provided herein are compositions comprising panthenol-citrate containing materials. In particular, panthenol citrate compounds, oligomers, and polymers, and methods of use and synthesis thereof, are provided herein. Panthenol-citrate containing materials are a class of nontoxic, photoluminescent-chromophore-containing compounds, oligomers, and polymers with high absorption in the UVA and UVB range that can be incorporated and/or engineered into a variety of optically-active biomaterials (e.g., sunscreen products). | 2017-12-28 |
20170368378 | DRESSING FORMULATIONS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE SCARRING - Provided herein is a scar dressing formulation comprising a blend of a high molecular weight silicone elastomer crosspolymer and a silicone oil, wherein said silicone elastomer crosspolymer is in a volatile fluid. The formulation has a soft, silky feel without being greasy and dries quickly to form a durable, flexible scar dressing. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368379 | AUTO BRAKE HAND DESCENT CONTROL DEVICE - A descent control device to facilitate rapid descent and abseil (rappelling) maneuvers, including a body, a handle integrally affixed to the body to define a longitudinal axis for the device, an attachment lug disposed on the body, and a combination of through holes through the body through which a safety line is threadably inserted in a specific pattern, and shallow channels between the through holes, thereby giving rise to configurations that allow the safety line to payout freely through the descent device, to be locked in relation to the descent device, or to payout in a controlled pace, all configurations depending on the orientation of the longitudinal axis of the device to the anchored upper portion of the safety line. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368380 | METHOD OF PURIFYING AIR FOR INHALATION AND SYSTEM FOR PURIFYING AIR FOR INHALATION - A method of purifying air for inhalation. The method includes the steps: use of an ionizing device, electrically charging airborne particles; outputting the charged airborne particles, and filtering air through a filter included in a respiratory mask worn by a user present, wherein the filter includes filter fibers of a material attracting at least some of the charged airborne particles. A related system for purifying air for inhalation is also provided. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368381 | INDICATING HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE IN A SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR SYSTEM - An exposure-indicating supplied air respirator system comprises a head top, a clean air supply source and a portable personal communication hub. The head top comprises a visor that is sized to fit over at least a user's nose and mouth, a position sensor secured to the head top, and a head top communication module. The clean air supply source is connected to the head top that supplies clean air to the interior of the head top. The position sensor detects whether the visor is in a closed position or in an open position and the head top communication module communicates the visor position to the personal communication hub. If the personal communication hub receives a signal indicating the presence of a hazard, and if the visor is in an open position, an alert is generated. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368382 | FUNCTIONAL PROTECTIVE MATERIAL WITH A REACTIVELY FINISHED MEMBRANE AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING PRODUCED THEREWITH - The object of the invention is a functional protective material, especially with the function of protecting against chemical and/or biological poisons and/or noxious materials, such as combat agents, wherein the functional protective material comprises a multilayer construction. The multilayer construction has a two-dimensional backing material, especially a textile backing material and a membrane, which is assigned to the backing material and, in particular, is connected therewith. The membrane is provided with a reactive finish, especially with a component having catalytic activity preferably with respect to chemical and/or biological poisons and/or noxious matter. The adsorption filter material is suitable particularly for use in ABC protection objects (such as ABC protective clothing). | 2017-12-28 |
20170368383 | PATIENT RESPIRATORY MASK WITH INTEGRATED MICROPHONE AND METHOD OF PATIENT COMMUNICATION UTILIZING THE SAME - The present disclosure presents a patient respiratory mask that is configured to pick up patient speech from within the patient respiratory mask utilizing a microphone and to transmit that speech to a speaker or other communications device and a method of patient communication utilizing the same. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368384 | Maintenance-Free Anti-Fog Respirator - A respirator | 2017-12-28 |
20170368385 | Deployment unit for an avalanche rescue system, use of an actuating handle, and deployment device - A deployment unit for an avalanche rescue system with an actuating handle has a coupling piece and a a coupling element that can be connected to a function unit of the avalanche rescue system. The coupling piece and the coupling element are displaceable in a coupling channel in a handle holder of the deployment unit and are held in coupling connection by the coupling channel. The coupling connection is releasable when the coupling piece, the coupling element or both exit(s) from the coupling channel. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368386 | Fall Protection and Buffering Device with Compensating Arrangement - A fall protection and buffering device includes a retaining strip, a buffer strip, and a compensating arrangement. The buffer strip includes first and second textile layers overlappedly affixed with each other. The first and second textile layers are separated at one end of the buffer strip at the first strip section thereof and are affixed to top and bottom ends of the retaining strip respectively. The first and second textile layers are torn from each other sequentially along the buffer strip in response to a falling force applied to the retaining strip. The compensating arrangement has at least a binding section provided at the retaining strip to fasten the retaining strip in a folded state, such that the binding section compensates a tensile strength of the buffer strip for resisting a tearing between the first and second textile layers. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368387 | VARIABLE LENGTH SELF-LOCKING LIFELINE SYSTEM - Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are provided for a variable length self-locking lifeline system that prevents a user from falling off an elevated surface. In one example, a variable length self-locking lifeline system includes a processor and a lanyard. The lanyard is coupled between an anchor point and a user. One or more sensors determine, in real time, a current length and orientation of the lanyard as the lanyard responds to a user moving on an elevated surface. The processor is configured to trigger a locking mechanism to selectively lock the lanyard from further extension when a determined current length and current orientation exceeds a predefined safety perimeter of the elevated surface. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368388 | FIREFIGHTER MULTIFUNCTION LADDER AND ESCAPE BELT - A multifunction NFPA escape and ladder belt having multiple functions for firefighter and rescue worker work. The belt includes a front buckle and right and left side buckles, straps coupling the left and right side buckles to the front buckle and to one another. At least one of said straps includes a stitched loop portion formed with a stitching pattern configured to fail, and for the loop portion to unfold, when the side straps are under a sufficient tension load exceeding the breaking strength of the stitching pattern; that failure will occur before a structural failure in any other element or component of the belt. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368389 | MOUNT DE-ACTUATED SAFETY MECHANISM - A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368390 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING AND/OR EXTINGUISHING A FIRE - A system for preventing and/or extinguishing a fire in an enclosed target area in a vehicle. The system having a central compressed air source for supplying compressed air to a load circuit. A supply of compressed air is provided in a compressed air buffer tank is supplied to a gas separation device from the compressed air buffer tank. A nitrogen-enriched gas mixture is provided at an outlet of the gas separation device, and introduced into the target area. An inlet of the compressed air buffer tank is at least temporarily fluidically connected to an outlet of a central compressed air source, wherein compressed air can be supplied to the compressed air buffer tank. A fluidic connection is provided between the central compressed air source and the compressed air buffer tank if a load circuit is not drawing any compressed air from the central compressed air source. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368391 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING FIRE IN CONTAINERS - A device for suppressing fire inside a container includes a support structure configured to be mounted inside a vehicle at a position associated with at least one location configured to receive a container. The device further includes a deployment structure coupled to the support structure and a penetrator assembly coupled to the deployment structure. The penetrator assembly includes a nozzle having a tip configured to pierce a container and an actuator associated with the nozzle. The actuator is configured to extend the tip of the nozzle such that it pierces a container. The support structure and the deployment structure are configured such that the penetrator assembly is movable in at least one plane with respect to the support structure, and the penetrator assembly is configured to receive fire suppressant and direct the fire suppressant into the container. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368392 | FLAME RETARDANT POROUS PLASTIC RESINS - Described are flame retardant, porous plastic flame arrestors. The flame retardant, porous plastic flame arrestor is formed by irradiating a flame retardant polymer resin to achieve a fractional melt index, grinding the flame retardant polymer resin into a powder, and sintering the flame retardant polymer resin to form a porous structure. Irradiating the flame retardant polymer resin increases the resin's molecular weight and reduces the resin's melt index through crosslinking. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368393 | EXPLOSION RESISTANT ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC CONTROLLER - An electro-pneumatic controller includes a base having a body, a top surface, and a bore formed within the body; a cover coupled to the base, the cover having an open end with a rim, the rim contacting the top surface of the base; a plurality of fluid flow paths formed within the base; and at least one flame arrestor disposed within one of the fluid flow paths. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368394 | UTILITY AND APPLIANCE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - The invention generally encompasses fire suppressant compositions and methods. In certain embodiments, the composition is configured to the heating device, for example, a stove or microwave. In certain embodiments, the invention includes holes to allow heat to enter into a compartment/shell and impinge upon a pressurized pouch containing a suppressant agent. In other embodiments, when a fire occurs it causes an exterior layer or relief valve to rupture the suppressant agent discharging towards the heat source and extinguishing the fire. In another application this complication is connected to an electrical or gas system and cuts the supply when the exterior layer of the device ruptures and releases a suppressant. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368395 | Fire Fighting Foaming Compositions - A fire fighting composition according to the invention comprises a first surfactant selected from alkyl group-containing amphoteric surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and alkyl group-containing zwitterionic surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, and a second surfactant selected from alkyl group-containing anionic surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and wherein the weight ratio of the surfactant to the second surfactant is in the range of from 3:1 to 1:1.5, wherein the fire fighting foaming composition is essential free of fluorine. Typically, the first surfactant is selected from alkyl amine oxides, betaines and N-alkyl pyrrolidones. Typically, the second surfactant is selected from alkyl sulphates, alkyl phosphates, dialkylsulphosuccinates, sodium alkyl ether sulphates and alkyl carboxylates. The compositions which are essentially-free of fluorine or fluorine-containing compounds give a good combination of fire fighting properties, such as burn back performance and extinguishing capability. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368396 | HALIDE-MEDIATED DEALKYLATION OF PHOSPHOTRIESTERS - In one embodiment, a method includes contacting a phosphotriester and a halogen salt in a polar solvent. In another embodiment, a method for dealkylating tributylphosphate includes contacting tributylphosphate and a halogen salt in a polar solvent. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368397 | REBOUNDER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE TENSION BED - A rebounder assembly ( | 2017-12-28 |
20170368398 | Exercise Table - An improved exercise table or reformer having increased adjustability and storage features. The starting point of the carriage or platform is adjustable to accommodate different sized users. An anchor bar mechanism is adjusted to correspond to carriage starting point, and limits rotation of the anchor bar with respect to the reformer and may be non-removable from the reformer frame. A foot bar assembly may be adjusted and placed in a storage position, allowing the foot bar to serve as a lift handle. The reformer's adjustability provides greater ease of storage. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368399 | TRAINING APPARATUS FOR QUADRICEPS SETTING - Training apparatuses configured to receive, and conform to, the back of a user's knee and provide varying resistance and tactile feedback to a user performing quadriceps exercises and methods for using such apparatuses are disclosed herein. A preferred embodiment of the training apparatuses for quad sets comprises a solid, deformable, resilient body that includes a non-skid base and a top surface with a recess configured to receive the back of a user's knee. The body of this embodiment is preferably made of open-cell polyurethane foam with a uniform density ranging between 1 lb/ft | 2017-12-28 |
20170368400 | LOW FRICTION REHABILITATION BOARD WITH AN INTEGRAL BAND RETAINING FEATURE AND METHODS OF REHABILITATION - A low friction rehabilitation board having an integral band retaining feature is described. The rehabilitation board may have a coefficient of static friction of no more than about 0.5 and in some embodiments no more than about 0.06. The rehabilitation board has a plurality of band retaining feature configured along one or both ends and may be an integral band retaining features being formed in the board. Additionally, the rehabilitation may include one or more band retaining features on one or both sides of the board. The unique configuration of the band retaining features enables rehabilitation method heretofore not possible with a single board. Resistance bands may be retained in the band retaining features and coupled to a user's limb, such as a foot or ankle, to resist motion, such as sliding or extending the foot along the low friction surface of the rehabilitation board. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368401 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND PRELOADED RESISTANCE PACK - A preloaded resistance pack and exercise device. The resistance pack includes an elastomeric resistance element coupled to a hub and disposed on a plate. The hub includes a pair of radially extending wings that lie against a surface of the plate. The plate includes a pair of raised tabs that lie within a rotational path of the wings. An initial rotation of the hub relative to the plate causes the wings to slide over and beyond the raised tabs and at least partially stretches the resistance element. Interaction between the tabs and wings prevents the hub from rotating back to an initial position and maintains the resistance element in a preloaded, tensioned condition. The exercise device is configured to detect a number of the resistance packs coupled thereto as well as data associated with exercise movements employing the resistance packs. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368402 | RESISTANCE TRAINING DEVICE - A resistance training device for hands-free exercising of the back and shoulders includes a frame. A bench is coupled to the frame and is configured to seat a user. A backrest is coupled to the frame proximate to a rear edge of the bench. A pair of arms is pivotally coupled singly to opposing side supports of the frame. A resistor is operationally coupled to the pair of arms. The arms are positioned on the frame such that the arms are configured to abut elbows of the user seated on the bench. The resistor is positioned to resist the user's effort to pivot the arms relative to the frame, thus exercising the back and shoulders of the user without use of the user's hands. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368403 | REVERSE DEADLIFT APPARATUS - The embodiments herein relate to an exercise machine for training the muscles of the whole body while specifically targeting the muscles of the legs and back. Specifically, the embodiments herein relate to a Reverse Deadlift Apparatus which allows a trainee to mimic a barbell type deadlift exercise in a safer and more productive fashion. An additional benefit is that the Reverse Deadlift Apparatus encourages a lifter to use proper technique by requiring them to use more of their legs and less of their lower back during the lift. The result of using the Reverse Deadlift Apparatus on a regular basis is that a lifter will increase the strength and power of the muscles of the whole body and specifically will make improvements in the lower body. The added strength and power, along with optimized Deadlifting form, will help a lifter improve their performance in the actual barbell deadlift itself and in any sports requiring a strength or power component (e.g. Football, Baseball, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, Tennis, etc.). | 2017-12-28 |
20170368404 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHODS - Methods and devices for use in shuttle drills. The exercise device includes a base having a plate and a central vertical member configured to receive blocks retrieved during a shuttle drill, and several blocks configured to be placed at varying distances from the base and to be picked up by a participant and stacked on the base. The method includes placing blocks of varying colors at varying distances from a base that has a plate and a central vertical member. A participant is instructed to run to the block closest to the base, pick up the block closest to the base, run back with the block to the base and stack the block around the central vertical member, and to repeat the running, picking up, and running back steps until there are no more blocks to be picked up and all blocks are stacked around the central vertical member. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368405 | BATTLE ROPE STRENGTH TRAINER - In some embodiments, a battle rope strength trainer device is provided. The battle rope strength trainer device provides a multifunction exercise device that combines strength building properties of body weight strength exercises with the cardiovascular training of battle rope oscillation exercises in one product. In one embodiment, the battle rope strength trainer device includes an anchor, a rope and a mounting device. The rope includes a first end coupled to the anchor and two free ends. The first end is attachable to a structure via the anchor and the two free ends are positioned opposite to the first end. The mounting device is coupled to the structure above the anchor. In that regard, the mounting device is adapted to receive a portion of the rope associated with each of the two free ends to enable movement of the rope for a plurality of exercises. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368406 | Wrist Support With Rotating Hand Grip - A wrist support device that includes a palm grip protection strap pivotably attached to a wrist support strap. The palm grip protection strap pivots between a first position in which it is generally perpendicular to the wrist support strap and provides palm protection and a second position in which it is generally parallel to the wrist support strap and out of the user's way. The device includes a fastening system for securing the palm grip protection strap in the second position. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368407 | Children's Yoga Mats and Methods of Use - The present invention is a shaped yoga mat and methods of using the inventive yoga mat that are directed towards instructing children. The inventive yoga mats have a flat center and a fringe area extending away laterally. The fringe area can be cut or trimmed into a variety of shapes that appeal to children, such as an animal or vehicle. A yoga instructor can then use the uniquely shaped yoga mats to spark a child's imagination through the use of exercises with a theme related to the yoga mats. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368408 | COMPLEMENTARY KNEE AND WRIST SUPPORTS - An exercise support structure includes a knee support having a tiered recess with a bottom wall, a lower circular tier, and an upper egg-shaped tier; and a wrist support having a tiered support structure with a bottom wall, a lower egg-shaped tier and an upper circular tier, where the knee support and the wrist support are complementary in shape and are interfittingly received in mated relation to form a block.The edges of the tiers may be beveled, forming a smooth transition therebetween.The structure may be made from a soft, durable resilient material, such as foam, silicone gel, rubber, synthetic rubber, or organic tree sap. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368409 | TRI-POWER EXERCISING DEVICE - Tri-Power Exercising device allows a rider to simultaneously, or on demand, exercise virtually all muscle groups in his lower and upper body. The device includes a bicycle frame, pedals, forearm bars, sliding seat, computer and electronic display recommending energy modulation amounts from various muscle groups to optimize physical performance on any given trek. Because riders can exercise virtually all muscle groups at once, they reduce their exercising time, continuously builds muscle tissue throughout their whole body, and exercises their cardiovascular and respiratory systems completely. Riders operate the device by rotating legs on the pedals, rotationally oscillating the forearm bars up and down with their arms and shoulders, and then use core muscles to pull and push the seat back and forth on the slider. Inverted racks, pinion gears, and one-way bearings turn this linear power from the oscillating forearm bars and sliding seat into torque that rotates the crank axle. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368410 | SECRETION LOOSENING AND COUGH SEGMENTING THERAPY - The present system ( | 2017-12-28 |
20170368411 | POSITIONING SYSTEM AND POSITIONING METHOD - A positioning system includes a golf ball and a mobile terminal. The golf ball includes a battery and a transmitter configured to operate with electric power supplied from the battery and transmit a radio signal to outside of the golf ball. The mobile terminal includes a receiver configured to receive the radio signal from the golf ball and a processor configured to measure the position of the mobile terminal, and to measure the position of the golf ball based on the strength of the radio signal received by the receiver at two or more points at which the measured position of the mobile terminal differs. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368412 | GOLF CLUB GRIP WITH DEVICE HOUSING - The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368413 | TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING, MONITORING AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK OF TRAINING - Computing device enhanced training environment system comprising a computing device, I/O subsystem for permitting a user to enter at least one attribute of the tmining or of the trainee, a plurality of sensors for generating sensory information, a training environment in which a training activity takes place, a database containing training related information. The computing device enhanced tmining environment system configured for at least one of the following: design a training program for a plurality of users, monitor training program performance, monitor training performance, instruct a user about the training, determine and/or set difficulty level in training apparatus. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368414 | A swim or a scuba diving fin - A swim or scuba diving fin includes an open-back shoe portion having a pocket for receiving the foot of the user and no heel portion, a blade portion forming a forward extension of the shoe portion, and an element holding the foot in the open-back shoe portion, includes an elongate element in the form of a strap, belt or the like and a length sufficient to surround the heel portion, the sidewalls of the pocket of the shoe, and at least part of the tip of the shoe. Such elongate element is at least partially separated from the open-back shoe portion, and is or may be connected to the open-back shoe portion ( | 2017-12-28 |
20170368415 | Hydrodynamically efficient swimming mask - A hydrodynamic swimming mask includes a front mask, including a face lens and a sealing element; and a head strap, such that the sealing element is configured to connect with a skin surface of a face of a user, such that the sealing element and the face lens are configured to form a water tight enclosure that covers the eyes of a user when the user is wearing the hydrodynamic swimming mask, such that the front mask is configured with a shape such that the seal forms a smooth border between the skin surface of the user and the face lens, when the front mask is put on the face of the user, such that there are no depressions, cavities, indentations, or protrusions in the smooth overlap between the face lens and the face of the user, which would cause increased water resistance during swimming. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368416 | GOGGLES - The invention relates to a pair of goggles which comprise a frame with two rims in which an optical unit is respectively intended for being assembled via a reversible attachment device in order to provide an inner attachment of said optical unit in said rim, each device comprising a button and a cavity rigidly connected to an outer edge of the optical unit and the rim, respectively, said button being capable of being inserted into said cavity in order to provide external locking of the optical unit in the rim, each rim having one recess opening onto the rear, each optical unit having a front bearing surface which, in the assembled state, is arranged against a rear complementary bearing surface of said recess, at least one of the outer edges being reversibly deformable to allow the placement and the withdrawal of said button in said cavity when the bearing surfaces are arranged against one another. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368417 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2017-12-28 |
20170368418 | GOLF BALL - In a golf ball having a core and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, the core is a product molded under heat from a rubber composition which includes (A) a base rubber, (B) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and (C) an organic peroxide. Letting the content of component (B) in the rubber composition per 100 parts by weight of component (A) be X parts by weight and the concentration of volatile substances from component (B) within the core be A wt %, the value A/X is 0.0123 or less. This golf ball has a low energy loss, enabling a high initial velocity to be obtained. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368419 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR GOLF BALL, AND GOLF BALL - A rubber composition for golf balls includes (A) a base rubber, (B) two different metal salts of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, (C) a metal salt in which at least one bonding site is a fatty acid of 9 or more carbon atoms, and (D) a crosslinking initiator. Letting component (B) include (B-1) an unsaturated metal carboxylate in a high compounding weight and (B-2) an unsaturated metal carboxylate in a low compounding weight, the ratio (B-2)/(B-1) is from 4 to 20 wt % and the ratio (B-2)/(C) is from 20 to 115 wt %. By using this rubber composition in a golf ball core, the golf ball can be endowed with both good spin properties and good durability on impact. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368420 | GOLF BALL - In a golf ball having a core and a cover of at least one layer, the core and/or at least one layer of the cover are formed of a resin composition that includes (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin, and (B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of a compound having a fluorene skeleton, or a derivative thereof. This resin composition for golf balls has an improved injection-moldability and thus enables the ball to achieve both a reduced spin rate and a good durability (scuff resistance). | 2017-12-28 |
20170368421 | MULTI-LAYERED CORES WITH THERMOPLASTIC AND THERMOSET LAYERS FOR GOLF BALLS - Multi-piece golf balls containing a multi-layered core structure having layers with different hardness gradients and specific gravities are provided. The core structure includes a small, heavy inner core (center) having a relatively high specific gravity with metal material preferably dispersed in a first thermoset composition. The intermediate core layer is preferably formed from a thermoplastic composition such as an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer resin; and the outer core layer is preferably formed from a second thermoset composition. The resulting ball has high resiliency and good spin control. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368422 | MEDIUM GRADIENT MULTI-PIECE URETHANE COVERED GOLF BALL - A golf ball includes a core having an outer surface and a geometric center; an inner cover layer, and an outer cover layer. The inner cover layer includes an ionomeric material and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The outer cover layer is formed from a polyurea or polyurethane and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore M or greater. The outer surface of the core has a hardness of about 68 to 92 Shore C. The geometric center of the core has a hardness of about 45 to 85 Shore C. The core outer surface hardness is greater than the geometric center hardness by about 5 to 21 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient. The core also has a volume weighted average hardness, | 2017-12-28 |
20170368423 | MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL - Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368424 | GOLF BALL WITH BUILT-IN IC CHIP - A golf ball includes: a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including an IC chip and an antenna; a protection layer surrounding the outer periphery of the RFID tag; a relaxation layer surrounding the outer periphery of the protection layer; a core surrounding the outer periphery of the relaxation layer; and a cover surrounding the outer periphery of the core. The curing temperature of the protection layer is 60° C. or less, and the protection layer is formed with a material having a hardness of Shore D 60 or more. The relaxation layer is formed with a thermoplastic elastomer-based material having a hardness with a difference from a hardness of a surface of the core on a side contacting the relaxation layer of Shore D 20 or less. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368425 | Position Reckoning System Utilizing a Sports Ball - A sports ball position reckoning system, comprising instrumentation in a sports ball that allows one or more players to be electronically located on a playing field or court each time a goal attempt is made. The instrumentation is configured to fit through the opening of an inflation port of the ball when the fill valve is removed. The system works in conjunction with a performance monitor system that detects ball interactions with a goal and is used to trigger the system to analyze the ball flight path just prior to the goal interaction. Player position is ascertained through the localization of the initial position of the ball's flight path. For multiple players, each player is pre-assigned a uniquely marked ball. The identity of the player who executed the attempt is determined through the player's association with the ball that executed the flight path towards the goal. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368426 | GOLF BALL - In a golf ball having a core and a cover of one or a plurality of layers that encases the core, the core or at least one layer of the cover is formed of a resin composition which contains from 5 to 250 parts by weight of a mechanoluminescent material that receives mechanical energy and luminesces per 100 parts by weight of a base material which is a rubber material or a resin material. This golf ball has an excellent visibility in that, even under dark conditions, the ball impact site can be clearly confirmed visually at the time of impact. Moreover, the ball is able to maintain a good scuff resistance. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368427 | GOLF BALL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method of manufacturing golf balls having a core and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core includes the steps of producing a core by molding and vulcanizing a rubber composition containing (A) a base rubber, (B) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and (C) an organic peroxide; and heat-treating the core for 1 to 24 hours at between 175 and 300° C. Golf balls which undergo little energy loss and have a high initial velocity can be obtained by this method. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368428 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head having good forgiveness and playability includes a body having an interior cavity, favorable aerodynamic profile and favorable CG location. The club head may include a crown having a peripheral edge located low relative to a ground plane, stepped down crown and overlying shroud, generally flat sole, inverted aft skirt section, aft cavity, cantilevered lightweight shroud, and/or two interior chambers, one of which may have an external opening. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368429 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion with a toe portion, a top portion, a sole portion, and a back portion. The back portion may be include a back wall portion. The golf club head may also include a face portion, an interior cavity, at least one weight portion, and at least one port. The interior cavity may be partially or entirely filled with a polymer material. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368430 | Data Collection during a Game - A system for data collection during a game includes a positioning system for determining various locations of a user during the game, a tag reader for reading a passive RFID tag held in close proximity to the tag reader, and a processor for correlating the location of the user with the time at which a tag is read to enable action locations for the game to be determined. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368431 | HANDGRIP FOR SPORTING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD OF USE - A handgrip for placement about an elongated member is disclosed. The handgrip includes a resilient body member having an arcuate gripping surface adapted to conform to the outer surface of the elongated member. A plurality of outwardly extending curvilinear projections are adapted to conform to the shape of a hand of a user. A finger engaging member extends from the resilient body member. The finger engaging member is adapted to retain the handgrip on the hand of a user after the elongated member is released. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368432 | BLADE PROTECTOR AND GRIP - Disclosed is apparatus for use with a sports stick of the type that has a portion which, in use, is typically covered with a grippable material. The apparatus includes a body of heat shrink material, the body being adapted to receive the portion in spaced-relation and further adapted, upon receipt of heat and when in receipt of the portion, to shrink to a working size that surrounds the portion in close-fitting relation. The body can be provided with features that, at least when the body is shrunk to the working size, renders the body grippable. The features can be apertures. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368433 | Ball Launch and Catch Game - A one or two player ball game assembly comprising a motorized ball launcher that shoots balls upwards into the air in a random fountain like pattern. Each player catches or retrieves the launched balls and places them back into their designated reservoir. The reservoir gravity feeds the balls back into a striker mechanism. In one embodiment, the reservoirs are clear tubes so that each player may monitor the number of balls in each player's reservoir during play. The clear tubes also act as a fence, keeping each player on their respective sides thus minimizing possible collisions during play. In one embodiment, the game operates on an adjustable timer (e.g. 1-15 minutes) which automatically terminates powered to the motorized striker. The timer may also trigger an audible signal (e.g. bell) when the game is over. The winner is the player with the most balls in their reservoir at the end of play. In the single player game, a single reservoir is used and the player's score is the number of balls in the reservoir when the game ends. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368434 | MODIFIED BASEBALL GAME - A modified baseball game includes a field bounded by side walls, a top wall, a strike wall, and a back wall. The side walls, the top wall, the strike wall, and the back wall are substantially perpendicular to the field and the field is substantially smaller than a traditional baseball field. A pitch of a predefined length is positioned proximal to the strike wall. A first and a second team includes at most five players. The first team fields and the second team bats and vice versa at the end of three outs of the second team. A ball is used for pitching by one of the five players the first team or the second team. A baseball bat is used for hitting the ball by one of the players of the first team or the second team based on which team is batting. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368435 | AQUATIC GAME DEVICE - The invention relates to an aquatic game device comprising a structure having two ends which are each fitted with a base module, said structure being sufficiently deformable so as to allow the relative movement of said modules, the density of the modules being designed to allow the immersion of said device in water with the modules arranged such that they stand on a subaquatic surface, and the density of the structure being designed so as to be able to suspend said structure in the water according to at least one game configuration. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368436 | BATTING TEE - A batting tee supporting a ball has a base, a telescoping post having a first tube, a second tube, a rod, and a flexible ball holder secured to the telescoping post. Wearable bushing assemblies enable friction between components of the tee to remain at least substantially constant over a range of tolerances, even as bushings wear. Each bushing assembly includes a bushing holder, a C-shaped spring positioned around at least a portion of the bushing holder, and a C-shaped bushing constructed of wearable material and positioned at least partially around an outer periphery of the C-shaped spring. Each bushing assembly is positioned into a respective tube such that the C-shaped bushing contacts an inner surface of its respective tube. The C-shaped spring provides an outward radial force for applying friction between the C-shaped bushing and the inner surface of the tube when one component is axially moved relative to another. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368437 | SLALOM RACING GATE MONITOR SYSTEM - Systems and methods for providing a slalom racing gate monitor system are provided herein. A system includes a microcontroller; a first, second, and third sensor, each coupled to the microcontroller, the first, second, and third sensors each having a field of view and disposed on a slalom pole, and disposed where the fields of view of the first, second, and third sensors substantially cover a 360 degree field of view around the slalom pole; wherein the microcontroller is to: obtain a sequence of sensor readings from a plurality of sensors of the first, second, and third sensors, each reading in the sequence of sensor readings indicating an object detected in the field of view of the respective sensor; determine whether the object passed the slalom pole on a correct side; and present a notification of whether the object passed the slalom pole on the correct side. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368438 | ELECTRONIC GOLFING ALIGNMENT AID AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A system for correcting alignment of a golf club is provided. The golf club includes a shaft, a golf club head mounted on a first end of the shaft, a camera embedded in the golf club head. A display module is adapted to display at least a partial view of the camera. Substantial alignment of a face of the golf club head with a target location will be observable in the display as substantial alignment between the target location with an alignment guide. Misalignment of a face of the golf club head with the target location will be observable in the display as a misalignment between the target location with the alignment guide, for which a position of the golf club can be adjusted to bring the face of the golf club head into substantial alignment with the target location. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368439 | BALL GAME TRAINING - A method for ball game training, the method comprising steps executed by at least one computer, the steps comprising: receiving image data of a player and a ball, the image data being captured using at least two cameras, using the received image data, tracking motion of the player and motion of the ball in three dimensions, based on the tracked motions, predicting a position of the player and a trajectory of the ball, and based on the predicted position and trajectory, generating a control command for at least one ball throwing machine. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368440 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT CARRYING SYSTEM - A sport equipment carrying system that allows items such as baseball bats, balls, or rackets to be carried, organized and stored. The system has an ice chest to carry drinks or food to be consumed while participating in sporting events. The ice chest is attached to an external enclosure via a snap-on frame. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368441 | Takedown structure for game - A takedown structure for 3×3 grid game includes a plurality of tubular frame members having a rectangular cross-section, each tubular frame member including two grooves on top and bottom surfaces respectively; a plurality of different fitting members, each including a parallelepiped body and a plurality of arms, each including an axial hole and a plurality of main sections, each having a tapered portion wherein each arm is configured to frictionally dispose in an end of the frame member; and a plurality of rectangular boards, each including two projections on top and bottom edges respectively, each projection being configured to complimentarily dispose in the groove, and a digit formed on an outer surface of the rectangular board. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368442 | Programmable Exercise Bicycle - The invention pertains to a stationary exercise bike along with a display that provides instruction to lead a rider through an exercise program. The invention allows a rider to obtain benefits of a group, instructor-led class though the rider's schedule does not permit the rider to participate in the class. The invention also describes a method of exercising with the foregoing bike and display. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368443 | FENCING SCORING SYSTEM - A fencing scoring system may include a controller configured to output a signal indicative of a hit. The output signal may be in response to counts of edges of one or more oscillating signals having a variable frequency deviating from a threshold over a period. The counts may be of edges that are rising. The counts may be of edges that are falling. The counts may be of edges that are rising and falling. The frequency may be based on a capacitance of a circuit. A portion of the capacitance may be from a fencing equipment component. The equipment component may be a lamé. The equipment component may be a weapon. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368444 | METHOD OF PROCESSING NON-SEWING SOFTBALL/BASEBALL GLOVE AND GLOVE THEREWITH - A method of processing non-sewing softball/baseball glove and glove therewith, comprising the following steps: setting a jacket mold and a web mold, wherein the jacket mold is a structure of an inner mold plus an outer mold, the outer mold is a metal mold provided with micropores for automatic exhaust while the inner mold is a plastic mold provided with supporting function and leaving space for each finger and the palm in the glove; injecting the jacket mold and web mold respectively for one-time molding with an injector; manually running a rope for connecting the jacket mold and web made in Step 2 to complete the fabrication of the non-sewing softball/baseball glove. The Invention can reduce the labor cost by virtue of its mechanization function instead of artificial process, and is capable of optimizing the functions, use comfort, and air ventilation for perspiration. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368445 | APPARATUS FOR ADAPTING A SNOWBOARD BOOT FOR USE WITH AN ALPINE SKI - An adjustable ski binding adapter apparatus that adapt a snowboard boot for use with alpine ski bindings. The ski binding adapter apparatus includes a back support pivotally coupled to a sole plate, where the back support pivots to aid in stepping into the ski binding adapter apparatus. The sole plate is adjustable for length. Adjustable strap assemblies are coupled to the sole plate and the back support and snugly encircle and restrain the boot in the ski binding adapter apparatus. The back support and the sole plate are configured to conform to ski boot standards and attach to a conventional ski binding. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368446 | SPLITBOARD BOOT BINDING SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE HIGHBACK - An improved highback adjustment system for a splitboard boot binding. A captive strut is mounted on the spine of the highback, the strut having a forward lean adjustor block such that rotation or sliding of the block lengthens or shortens the strut. The combination provides a broadly adjustable range of forward lean bias in small increments and the block is readily disengaged and stowed on the highback when not needed. Advantageously, the mechanism that can be operated and adjusted without tools, even with gloved hands, a significant benefit in winter conditions, and does not jam with snow. Methods of use of the improved forward lean adjustor and highback are also disclosed. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368447 | COLLAPSIBLE CARRYING CASE COVER FOR A SNOWBOARD OR SIMILAR DEVICE - A collapsible carrying case cover for use with board sports equipment having an expanded configuration and a fully collapsed configuration is described. The collapsible carrying case cover includes a cover that is configured to completely cover a bottom surface and edges of the board sports equipment and partially cover a top surface of the board. A peripheral edge continuously extends around the periphery of the cover and forms a channel that houses an elastic cord. The elastic cord is configured to draw the peripheral edge inwardly when in assembled relation to the board sports equipment. The cover may be held in place by a hook and loop type strap. The collapsible carrying case cover also includes a plurality of carrying handles and straps to facilitate multiple carrying modes. The collapsible carrying case cover is collapsible into a fully collapsed configuration when in unassembled relation to the board sports equipment. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368448 | CARD CONNECTOR - A card-connector is provide for the construction 3-dimensions objects with cards, such as playing cards. The card connector can include a card receiving portion and an interconnection portion. The card receiving portion can be bifurcated to define a first side portion, a second side portion, and a slot. The interconnecting portion can have at least one of a ball portion or socket portion of a ball and socket joint, where two interconnecting portion can be connected to form a ball and socket joint. Multiple card connectors can be joined together with the interconnecting portions to create 3-dimensional objects with the cards. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368449 | Corner Kick Game - A game comprising a disk and a board, where the board is elongate such that the board has a long axis and where the board comprises at least one goal, where the goal is oriented parallel to the long axis of the board along a side of the board. The game is played by placing the disk on its edge at a first end of the board; rolling the disk forward while simultaneously spinning the disk backward; and allowing the disk to arch sideways through the goal at the second end of the board. The game replicates the excitement of the corner kick in soccer in a tabletop game, suitable for use at home or in a bar or pub. The game may be decorated with a soccer, basketball, or hockey theme. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368450 | CONTROLLER LANYARD SYSTEM - Supported two handed controllers usable with video games are disclosed that include a controller body with a back, a front, a lanyard and a joining structure. The joining structures may attach to the controller body at a body joining point near the controller body center of gravity and near a controller symmetry plane such that the controller body is able to freely hang from the lanyard by the joining structure with the controller back above the controller front and with the controller at a distance from the user that is comfortable for both play and short term retention when not actively engaged in play. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368451 | ADJUSTABLE TENSION THUMBSTICK - A thumbstick for a user input device comprises an adjustable tensioning mechanism configured to modify a tilt tension of a tiltable post. The tiltable post is operable to output a control signal based on a position of the tiltable post relative to a default position. The thumbstick comprises a cap with a cylindrical stem that defines a cavity. An engagement body is located within the cavity and contacts an engagement surface of the adjustable tensioning mechanism. The engagement body includes a cam surface disposed around an axis of the tiltable post. An adjustment body within the cavity of the stem comprises a follower that contacts the cam surface. The follower is configured to traverse the cam surface when the cap is rotated to thereby translate the engagement body along the axis of the tiltable post and adjust the tilt tension of the tiltable post. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368452 | ADJUSTABLE TENSION THUMBSTICK - A thumbstick for a user input device comprises an adjustable tensioning mechanism configured to modify a tilt tension of a tiltable post. The thumbstick comprises a cap with a cylindrical stem that defines a first cavity. Abase is moveable with the tiltable post and comprises a cylindrical portion extending into the first cavity. The cylindrical portion defines a second cavity and comprises a protuberance projecting into the second cavity. An adjustment body within the second cavity comprises a recessed slot and a contacting surface at a distal end. The slot is configured to engage the protuberance to adjust the tilt tension of the tiltable post. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368453 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING INPUTS WITH PROJECTED DISPLAYS - An apparatus for detecting user interaction or another input with a projected display includes a boundary definition mechanism and a scanning mechanism. The boundary definition mechanism is capable of defining at least one input region. The scanning mechanism is capable of scanning the at least one input region for any objects therein. An input identification mechanism may identify the input identified by the object, movement of the object, or a change in the object's position. That information may be used to alter the projected display. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368454 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR A VIEWER CONTROLLER - Systems, methods and media for controlling online video games are disclosed. For example, a controller system can receive first data associated with a game played at a player platform. Second data can be generated based on the first data, where the second data enables a viewer platform to provide a game participation feature(s) associated with the game. The second data can be transmitted from the controller system to the viewer platform. Third data based on the second data can be received at the controller system, where the third data is based on an interaction of a viewer with the game participation feature(s). Fourth data can be generated based on the third data, where the fourth data enables the player platform to alter the game based on the interaction of the viewer with the game participation feature(s). The fourth data can be transmitted from the controller system to the player platform. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368455 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED GAME - A user device provides a computer implemented game with different levels. The device has a user interface. A player selects a level via the user interface. When a level is selected, the associated game board in displayed. Information about the number of attempts made by the user to complete the level is displayed as is information about the number of attempts made by a group of user to complete the level. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368456 | MEDIA CONSUMER DATA EXCHANGE - A computing device includes a processor is programmed to determine that communications from users relate to the same subject included in a stored list of subjects. Each of the communications includes an audio portion. The computing device is further programmed to determine a score for each of the communications based at least in part on one or more of tone data, speed data, duration data, and volume data extracted from the respective audio portion, and allow one of the users, based on a respective user score, to assign the subject to a group. | 2017-12-28 |
20170368457 | Computer System and Method for Generating, Exchanging, and Valuing Social Currency - A computer system creates, stores, transmits, modifies, and enables users to exchange units of social currency, referred to as “social currency events” (SCEs). Each SCE represents social approval and/or disapproval of a behavior of one or more users by the same user or one or more other users. The users who send and receive an SCE may each assign their own distinct values to it. The computer system may generate various metrics based on one or more SCEs. For example, the computer system may generate a single SCE score for a user based on variables such as the number and value of SCEs the user has sent and received. SCEs may be used to recognize positive and/or negative social behaviors by users of the system, to encourage such users to engage in additional positive social behaviors, and to discourage such users from engaging in additional negative social behaviors. | 2017-12-28 |