Abstract: A guide, system and method for endotracheal intubation using a pre-shaped, curvilinear guide to deliver a flexible bougie into the trachea under videoscopic visualization. The guide comprises an elongate tube with sufficient rigidity to maintain a pre-shaped path with multiple curvatures to provide a conduit through which the bougie is passed to the proper location and orientation with respect to the glottis and upper trachea.

Abstract: A compression system comprises a compressor, an inlet duct, a throttling valve installed in the inlet duct, an outlet duct, an anti-surge valve fluidly coupling the outlet duct with a portion of the inlet duct downstream of the throttling valve and a recycle valve fluidly coupling the outlet duct with a portion of the inlet duct upstream of the throttling valve. Keeping the recycle valve open, the anti-surge valve closed and the throttling valve partially closed allows lowering the pressure of the flow entering the compressor during its start-up.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes: an electrical generator which is configured to be driven by user effort; an electrical output port configured to electrically connect to an electrical storage device or an inverter; and an electrical resistive load. An electrical energy conversion unit has an input connected to the electrical generator and is configured to receive electrical energy from the electrical generator. The electrical energy conversion unit has a first output connected to the electrical output port and a second output connected to the electrical load. A controller is configured to receive an input selection of a required exercise resistance and to determine a first output voltage/current for the first output of the electrical energy conversion unit and a second output voltage/current for the second output of the electrical energy conversion unit to provide the required exercise resistance.

Abstract: An exercise device 90 may comprise a pair of handle tube assemblies 100 in slideable attachment to a center tube assembly 200 such that the handle tube assemblies move in opposition with resistance sometime proved by an elastic member housed within the center tube and with resistance and/or damping provided the controlled flow of air within the apparatus. A handle tube assembly may comprise a handle tube 104 containing a resistance plug 101 in frictional attachment to a outer cap 103, plug seal 107 and other components. A center tube assembly may comprise, at either end, a return bumper 201, low friction linear bushing 202, center cap 203, extend bumper 205 and other components.

Abstract: An exercise device having a unique asymmetrical shape with rounded ends of differing radii to provide stability and added resistance.

Abstract: A method of treating elbow tendonitis in a user's arm comprises providing a container having a handle, filling the container with a prescribed volume of water, holding the container by the handle with the arm hanging at the user's side in a starting position defined by an inward facing of the user's palm, thereafter, rotating the container in a first direction until the arm is at a first rotated position defined by an outward facing of the user's palm, holding the arm at the first rotated position for a first hold time of at least six seconds, thereafter, rotating the container in a second direction opposite the first direction, past the starting position, until the arm is at a second rotated position defined by an outward facing of the user's palm, and holding the arm at the second rotated position for a second hold time of at least six seconds.

Abstract: A horizontal fitness bar apparatus includes a first handle bar extending laterally and a first connecting rod having a first through hole and a second connecting rod having a second through hole. The horizontal fitness bar apparatus also includes a lateral support rod associated with the first handle bar via the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. A first pipe body is detachably coupled to the first through hole of the first connecting rod. A second pipe body is detachably coupled to the second through hole of the second connecting rod. The horizontal fitness bar apparatus also includes a first rod body, a second rod, first locking components and second locking components. The horizontal fitness bar apparatus also includes second handlebars extending transversely with respect to the first handle bar.

Abstract: A fitness device (100) for the practice of fitness exercises, includes at least two front limbs (1a, 1b) and with at least two rear limbs (2a, 2b), which are each connected to one another in an upper end area (oEb) with connecting joints (3a, 3b) and with at least one connecting or horizontal bar (4), and the fitness device (100) including at least two fixing holders (9a, 9b), by means of which in each case one of the front limbs (1a, 1b) is connectable to in each case one of the rear limbs (2a, 2b) in such a way that a fixed operating position (Bp) of the fitness device (100) is produced at least one predetermined spread angle (Sw) between the front limbs (1a, 1b) and the rear limbs (2a, 2b).

Abstract: Provided is a stackable weight that can be stacked alongside other stackable weights to achieve a desired weight on a weight bar. The stackable weight includes a handle to carry the stackable weight, an opening to attach the stackable weight to a weight bar, and at least one feature to engage at least one feature of a second stackable weight. The at least one feature of the stackable weight reduces movement of the stackable weight in relation to any number of other stackable weights when attached on a weight bar. The stackable weights may vary in size and weight to allow a user to achieve a desired weight of the weight bar.

Abstract: A centrifugal slurry pump impeller including a back shroud and a front shroud each with opposed inner and outer faces and an outer peripheral edge and a central axis, a plurality of pumping vanes extending between the inner main faces of the back and front shroud, each pumping vane including opposed main side faces, a leading edge in the region of the central axis and a trailing edge in the region of the outer peripheral edges of the back and front shrouds with a passageway between adjacent pumping vanes, each passageway including a blended region between each of the main side faces of the pumping vanes and the inner faces of the front and back shrouds wherein a surface of the inner face of at least one of the front and back shrouds includes a raised portion located between the blended regions of adjacent pumping vanes.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate weight lifting exercises is disclosed. The apparatus includes a palm plate having a hook portion configured to receive a weight bar. A detent is rotationally connected to the palm plate and configured to constrain the weight bar within the hook member in a closed position. An optional thumb lever may be connected to the detent to facilitate opening and closing the detent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to handle support device for a barbell shaft. The device comprises a handle having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end extends into a U-shaped sleeve, the second end comprises a lip. The first end and the second end are at a pre-defined distance from each other. Moreover, the U-shaped sleeve is configured to releasably lock onto an outer periphery of a barbell shaft such that the handle extends laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the barbell shaft when the handle is secured to the barbell shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase abradable coating including a ceramic matrix and a dislocator phase.

Abstract: An exercise device includes an elongate support member having opposed ends and being rotatably mounted through either directly to—or through an attachment member to a mounting member intermediate the opposed ends of the elongate support member. A horizontally extending axle is rotatably mounted to the elongate support member adjacent one the opposed ends. The horizontally extending axle is connected to a weight support and to an exercise arm. The elongate support member is grippable to permit its rotation about its rotatable mount to change the vertical position of the horizontally extending axle and the weight support and exercise arm connected thereto. An attachment member configured be connected to the mounting member in a desired location also constitutes a part of the invention.

Abstract: A dumbbell system a plurality of weights vertically stackable on top of each other and each of the weights has a pair of outer edges disposed oppositely from each other to define a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The weights each have a centrally displaced opening vertically extending therethrough and defining a receiving space. The receiving space of each weight is vertically aligned with the receiving space of each of the other weights. A handle is removably extendable into the receiving space. A coupler releasably engages a selected one of the weights to the handle and defines a coupled weight. The coupled weight and each of the weights positioned above the coupled weight is releasably secured to the handle. Each of the weights positioned below the coupled weight are disengaged from the handle.

Abstract: A multifunctional kettlebell device is a uniquely designed kettlebell that can assist with a plurality of exercises. To accomplish this, the device includes loops and rings that may be attached to other equipment and accessories such as resistant bands, backpack straps, additional weights, or of the likes. Further, the device has a flat front and rear surface to prevent any bulgy uncomfortable force pushed against the body of the user when lifting the kettlebell. In addition to the flat surface, the device includes a unique indentation that assists with maintaining proper body posture and weight distribution while the invention is being used. Thus, the multifunctional kettlebell device is an exercise equipment with plurality of accessory attachment provisions, as well as a convenient and user-friendly shape.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating and providing guided practices and coaching feedback (e.g., illustrated in 3D images, video, or audio) that allow golfers to follow along to improve their physical swing in a digital environment. The feedback may be provided with a 3D avatar using a biomechanical analysis of observed actions with a focus on representing actions through computer-generated 3D avatars. Physical quantities of biomechanical actions can be measured from the observations, and the system can analyze these values, compare them to target or optimal values, and use the observations and known biomechanical capabilities to generate the guided practices and coaching feedback.

Abstract: A support system may secure a wind turbine above an angled roof. The angled roof may have a first angled surface, an opposite second angled surface, and a peak between the first angled surface and the second angled surface. The support surface may have a first weighted ballast located along a portion of the first angled surface and a second weighted ballast located along a portion of the second angled surface. The support system may have a connector extending between and connecting a portion of the first weighted ballast and a portion of the second weighted ballast. The connector may extend over the peak. The support system may have a mounting portion on the connector for securing a wind turbine to the connector. The first weighted ballast and the second weighted ballast may be sized and weighted to maintain the wind turbine above the peak during wind conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating a 3D avatar and object fitting recommendations using a biomechanical analysis of observed actions with a focus on representing actions through computer-generated 3D avatars. Physical quantities of biomechanical actions can be measured from the observations, and the system can analyze these values, compare them to target or optimal values, and use the observations and known biomechanical capabilities to generate the 3D avatars and object fitting recommendations.

Abstract: A locking and release mechanism for simultaneously positioning an exercise arm in two perpendicular directions, having: (a) a first positioning guide for positioning an exercise arm in a first direction; (b) a second positioning guide for positioning the exercise arm in a second direction; and (c) a locking and release mechanism for locking and releasing the first and second positioning guides, wherein the locking and release mechanism includes: a moveable tab, and one or more positioning pins, wherein movement of the moveable tab locks one two positioning pins into apertures in each of the first and second positioning guides.