Patents Examined by Dmitry Suhol
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Patent number: 12714933Abstract: Provided is a ball goal-in game machine in which, when a hitter is moved forward and backward using a lever of a hitting device, and a ball on an upward rail part is hit by the hitter, the hit ball moves upward along the upward rail part, moves downward along a downward rail part, enters a game score output part, and enters any one of a plurality of goal-in holes, and at this time, a score corresponding to the goal-in hole that the ball has entered is output on a score display part, and a game score is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: KOMUSE CO., LTD.Inventors: Nam Ho Kang, Seong Ho Park, Ryeol Baek
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Patent number: 12718705Abstract: A training system can include a panel cover device and a first suction cup. The panel cover device can have a first panel region and a first recessed panel region. The first panel region can extend along a first plane, where the first panel region has a first elongated view slot therein and a first circular view hole therein. The first recessed panel region can extend from the first plane toward a second plane, where the first recessed panel region has a first recessed depth, and where the second plane is generally parallel with the first plane. The first suction cup can be attached to the first recessed panel region. The first suction cup can be partially within the first recessed panel region, and the first suction cup can partially extend out of the first recessed panel region toward and beyond the first plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Allen Thomas Herbert, John David Ford
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Patent number: 12708290Abstract: A method, apparatus, or system for modifying and assessing gait asymmetry is disclosed. The method, apparatus, or system may include measuring a first baseline step time for a first leg of an individual and a second baseline step time for a second leg of the individual and determining a first target step time for the first leg and a second target step time for the second leg. The first target step time can be different from the second target step time. The method may further include generating a series of auditory cues comprising a first cue duration corresponding to the first target step time and a second cue duration corresponding to the second target step time for synchronizing the first baseline step time and the second baseline step time with the first target step time and the second target step time, respectively. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDAInventors: Seok Hun Kim, Kyle Reed
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Patent number: 12708294Abstract: The evaluation apparatus is an apparatus for evaluating chest compression, and includes a measuring unit, a compression position evaluation unit, and an instruction unit. The measuring unit obtains numerical values relating to temporal changes in a total hemoglobin concentration, an oxygenated hemoglobin concentration, and a deoxygenated hemoglobin concentration of the head. The compression position evaluation unit determines whether compression position on a sternum is appropriate based on a first indicator and a second indicator, the first indicator relating to a temporal change ratio of the oxygenated hemoglobin concentration with respect to the temporal change in the total hemoglobin concentration, and the second indicator relating to a correlation between the temporal change in the oxygenated hemoglobin concentration and the temporal change in the deoxygenated hemoglobin concentration.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignee: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.Inventors: Tsuyoshi Kamada, Wataru Kamo, Hitoshi Kano
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Patent number: 12705949Abstract: A pull-tab gaming system and method is described. The pull-tab gaming system includes a wagering system and a plurality of gaming devices. The wagering system generates an electronic pull-tab deck that includes winning electronic pull-tab tickets having a non-zero prize value. A game play instruction is received by a gaming device, which causes the gaming device to generate an electronic pull-tab request from the wagering system. A non-zero electronic pull-tab ticket is transmitted from the wagering system to the gaming client. The non-zero electronic pull-tab ticket includes a final awarded prize. For the non-zero electronic pull-tab ticket, the gaming device displays a plurality of payline symbols but does not display the final awarded prize. The gaming device then displays an animated roll-up that includes the final awarded prize. The gaming device then displays the payline symbols and the final awarded prize after displaying the animated roll-up.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2024Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Pilot Gaming Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jon Weaver, Anthony M. Morelli
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Patent number: 12705998Abstract: A provider computing system includes a processing circuit having at least one processor coupled to at least one memory device and at least one artificial intelligence (AI) system. The processing circuit performs operations including retrieving first data from one or more data sources associated with a user; generating a model associated with the user based on the first data; and receiving, from a client computing device of the user, a query for information relating to a primary topic. The at least one AI system is configured to perform operations including generating a user knowledge dataset relating to the primary topic; determining one or more prompts according to the user knowledge dataset; presenting, via the client computing device, the one or more prompts to the user; and receiving, via the client computing device, a response to the one or more prompts from the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2023Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Ashish B. Kurani, Azita Asefi, Alan W. Hecht, Traci Nguyen, Darrell Lee Suen, Dennis E. Montenegro, Julio Jiron, Darius A. Miranda, Muhammad Farukh Munir
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Patent number: 12700282Abstract: Gaming systems and methods which employ designated playing cards and bonus events overlaid on such designated playing cards in association with an electronic table game.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2023Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: IGTInventors: Dwayne R. Nelson, Patrick Danielson
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Patent number: 12701287Abstract: A method for providing a real-time interactive platform for live streams is provided. The method includes providing a server having a hardware processor connected to a data repository, the server configured to host an overlay extension for a live stream via the Internet providing the real-time interactive platform for a plurality of users. The method further provides a data collector within an oracle, wherein the oracle is configured to interface the live stream to obtain statistics from the live stream. The method further generates timestamped events, via the data collector, wherein the events described what is occurring on the live stream in real-time. Finally, the method turns the events into gameplay interactions, via a game logic algorithm, for the plurality of users.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2023Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Inventor: Alexander Casassovici
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Patent number: 12700328Abstract: A card learning machine, in which the light generated by the light-emitting element can pass through the card, such that the identification part forms an identification projection for learning on the light-transmitting button. Through the provided bubble-shaped component, the card learning machine can interact with children, which can not only improve the fun of the learning process, enhance the attractiveness of the card learning machine, and improve the learning effect; but also, can train children's ability of touching and moving, further improving the learning effect.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2024Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Inventor: Shican Liu
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Patent number: 12700286Abstract: An electronic gaming system includes a display device, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to perform a variety of operations, including, for example, determining whether a trigger condition has occurred during a base game, and determining a repeat win amount during the base game. In at least some embodiments, the processor is also configured to control the display device to display a plurality of selections, each selection corresponding to a feature game, in response to occurrence of the trigger condition. Each feature game may be associated with a win volatility and displayed in association with information about the win volatility, and each win volatility may be based, at least in part, upon the repeat win amount determined during the base game.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2023Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Blake Davis
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Patent number: 12697674Abstract: Described herein are examples of weld tracking systems. In some examples, a weld tracking system include weld tracking sensors configured to allow the weld tracking system to track a position and/or orientation of a welding-type tool, and/or an arc generated by the welding-type tool. In some examples, the weld tracking system evaluates certain welding technique and/or welding operation parameters based on the tracked position(s) and/or orientation(s), and/or offers corrective feedback. In some examples, one or more calibrations may be performed to aid in evaluation of the welding technique and/or welding operation parameters.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: William Joshua Becker
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Patent number: 12688787Abstract: A mortar training device includes a barrel body including a bore; a shot detector contained in the barrel body and including a shot detection sensor and configured to output an electronic signal indicating a firing of an inert mortar projectile from the barrel body; a battery; a plurality of orientation sensors contained in the barrel body; and one or more processors and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive the electronic signal from the shot detection sensor indicating that an inert mortar projectile is fired from the barrel body, and determine an elevation of the barrel body and an azimuth of the barrel body when the inert mortar projectile is fired from the barrel body based on sensor data received from the plurality of orientation sensors.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2025Date of Patent: July 21, 2026Assignee: By Light Professional IT Services LLCInventors: Anthony Lynch, Dirk Harrington, David Jodeit, Edgar Madruga
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Patent number: 12678169Abstract: A pressure limited training tourniquet includes a platform. A first strap, affixed to the platform, affixes the platform to an appendage of a person. A first support is slidably disposed on the platform. A second support is slidably disposed on the platform. A spring has a first end and a second end. The spring first end is affixed to the first support and spring second end is affixed to the second support. A second strap is affixed to the first support and the second support. A windlass is operatively coupled to the second strap, such that rotation of the windlass causes the first support and second support to move away from each other, causing the spring to expand. A sensor disposed between the sensor cover and the platform measures a compression force applied by way of the sensor cover to the platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: SIMETRI, INC.Inventor: Trevor Ellis
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Patent number: 12682783Abstract: A request may be received for a guided project teaching usage of a network-accessible resource, the guided project including an instruction video explaining the usage of the network-accessible resource. In response to the request, a virtual browser cloud workspace running on a containerized computation environment hosting a virtual browser and remote access software may be provided. An interactive learning environment may be provided that includes a virtual browser interactive window and an instructional window, and the instruction video may be provided within the instructional window. Using the remote access software, bidirectional communication may be provided between the virtual browser interactive window and the virtual browser while the virtual browser is accessing the network-accessible resource, to thereby provide control of the network-accessible resource at the virtual browser interactive window to complete the guided project in conjunction with the instruction video.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2022Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: COURSERA, INC.Inventors: Namit Yadav, Nedyalko Konstantinov Dyakov, Nadezhda Nikolova Petrova, Sergey Andreevich Shcherbina, Ivaylo Petkov Tsankov
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Patent number: 12682781Abstract: A robot system includes a robot body configured to perform a work, a robot controlling module configured to control operation of the robot body according to an operator command, a manipulator configured to send the operator command to the robot controlling module according to manipulation by an operator, a motivation information acquiring module configured to acquire motivation information for motivating the operator so that the operator increases an amount of work or a speed of work of the robot body, and a motivation information presenter configured to present to the operator the motivation information acquired by the motivation information acquiring module.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2024Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yasuhiko Hashimoto, Shigetsugu Tanaka, Masayuki Kamon, Yoshihiko Maruyama
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Patent number: 12664859Abstract: A shutter system for a dice system that includes a motorized platform and a cylinder positioned over the platform for containing dice. The motorized platform is configured to be moved independent of the cylinder to throw the dice as part of a dice game. The shutter system comprises a telescopic cylindrical shutter positioned within the cylinder, having an upper portion having a first exterior diameter and a lower portion having a second exterior diameter, the second exterior diameter being larger than the first exterior diameter such that the upper portion will fit within the lower portion. Flexible supports are connected at a first end to the lower portion. A drive motor connected to a second end of the flexible supports opposite the first end is configured to wind up and wind down the flexible supports to raise and lower the shutter system.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2023Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Assignee: INTERBLOCK D.O.O.Inventor: Urban Bergant
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Patent number: 12661576Abstract: A card shoe and a method of manufacturing the card shoe. The card shoe includes a housing with an elongated body and a receptacle for receiving playing cards. The housing includes a first plate and a second plate. An opening between the first plate and the second plate for removing the playing cards from the receptacle is adjustable by changing a separation between the first plate and a distal end portion of the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2023Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Assignee: Evolution Malta LimitedInventors: Vitalijs Petrovs, Raivis Rengelis
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Patent number: 12658074Abstract: A simulated tissue structure for practicing surgical techniques is provided. In particular, a realistic organ model or tissue portion for practicing the removal of a tumor or other undesired tissue followed by suturing a remnant defect as part of the same surgical procedure is provided. The simulated tissue structure includes an artificial tumor disposed between layers of elastomeric material and mounted on a simulated organ wall or tissue portion. The simulated tissue structure is modular and interchangeable. At least one of the layers includes a mesh reinforcement. A defect comprising two juxtapositioned surfaces defining a gap between the surfaces is created in the simulated tissue structure and the trainee practices tumor removal and closure of the gap by suturing in a laparoscopic environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2024Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Adam Hoke, Tracy Breslin, Charles C. Hart, Eduardo Bolanos
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Patent number: 12654085Abstract: The present disclosure provides grappling apparatus (100) for training a person (P) for wrestling. The grappling apparatus (100) includes multiple support members (102) for supporting the grappling apparatus (100) on a floor (F). The grappling apparatus (100) also includes at least one horizontal bar (108) having a length of about 1.5 meters to about 2.5 meters and configured to couple with the support members (102). The horizontal bar (108) is located at a height (H) of about 45 centimeters to about 70 centimeters from the floor (F), extends between two support members (102), and configured to allow the person (P) to grasp the horizontal bar (108) with hands, body, and legs.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Inventor: Paul Zukowski
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Patent number: 12658073Abstract: A bionic spinal model, including: a base body; an enclosure; a bionic spinal body disposed on the base body and being radiopaque; a simulated muscle layer surrounding the bionic spinal body; and a simulated skin layer overlaying the simulated muscle layer. The bionic spinal body comprises an internal cavity and a bionic nerve body; the bionic nerve body is disposed in the internal cavity; and the bionic nerve body comprises a proximity-sensitive warning mechanism. The model successfully simulates key aspects of real spinal surgery, including X-ray imaging, internal anatomical structures, a surgical fluid environment, and neural proximity feedback, providing a realistic training platform to improve endoscopic spinal surgical skills.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2025Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignees: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY, QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINAInventors: Chuanli Zhou, Derong Xu, Tao Zhuang, Meng Qiu, Qinguang You