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: 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: 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.

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 main-body casing having an inlet port or an outlet port, a rotatable rotor shaft, and a rotor coupled to the rotor shaft are provided. A recess portion opened toward the inlet port is formed in the rotor and a fastening portion (a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion) of the rotor shaft is exposed to the recess portion. A cover portion, which is fastened to the fastening portion by a cover-portion fixing bolt and covers at least a part of the recess portion, is formed having a container shape and has a reinforcing portion located in a periphery of the fastening portion that prevents deflection by increasing rigidity. The cover portion also has a contact-pressure generating portion which is pressed by fastening to the fastening portion in a fastening direction and causes a contact pressure to be generated in the fastening direction.

Abstract: Nasal respiratory assembly comprises a pair of sheets. Each sheet defines an opening sized and shaped to fit over the nostril of a patient, with a ferromagnetic ring positioned at an underside of the sheet, with an upper side of the sheet configured for sealable engagement with the nostril. A pair of posts is provided, each post including a magnetic ring positioned at a first end and a receptacle positioned at a second end, the magnetic ring removably attachable to the ferromagnetic ring. A connector is also provided, the connector including a pair of channel openings at a post end, each channel opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the post receptacles to form a substantially airtight connection therewith, and an inlet at a vent end that is fluid communication with a flexible tubing connected to a fluid source.

Abstract: A roller assembly includes a roller body having a rounded outer surface, an end opening, and an internal cavity extending inwardly along an axial direction from the end opening and configured to receive a weight assembly including one or more weights, a weight holder received within the cavity and configured for holding the weight assembly within the cavity, and a retaining structure engaged with the roller body to retain the weight holder and the weight assembly within the cavity. The weight holder includes first and second engaging members to engage first and second ends of the weight assembly that are spaced in the axial direction, to limit movement of the weight assembly along the axial direction. At least one of the first and second engaging members is positionable in different axial positions relative to the other, such that the engaging members can accommodate changes in size of the weight assembly.

Abstract: A gear assembly for use with a turbomachine comprises a sun gear, a plurality of planet gear layshafts that each support a first stage planet gear and a second stage planet gear, and a ring gear. The sun gear is configured to rotate about a longitudinal centerline of the gear assembly, and the plurality of planet gear layshafts comprise an interior passage that receives one or more lubrication supply lines.

Abstract: A weight apparatus includes a handle, first and second anchorages mounted to first and second ends of the handle, respectively, the handle and the first and second anchorages having an axially extending opening, first and second rods axially movable inside the axially extending opening and adapted to be moved axially relative to the axially extending opening in opposite directions upon rotation of first and second pinion gears in the first and second anchorages, respectively, that engage with first and second racks on the first and second rods, respectively, and a lock having a locked condition in which rotation of the first and second pinion gears is prevented and an unlocked condition in which rotation of the first and second pinion gears is permitted.

Abstract: A stationary exercise bike for use within a correctional facility is disclosed. The stationary bike having a frame portion, an adjustable seat portion, an adjustable handle portion, a drive mechanism, a display portion, and a housing portion comprising a locking system. In accordance with an embodiment, the housing portion encloses at least a portion of the frame portion, and cannot be opened unless the locking system is unlocked. The stationary exercise bike also comprises a retention portion for securely attaching at least a portion of frame portion to a wall or a floor.

Abstract: An auto lock system for a manual treadmill, the auto lock system having a locking mechanism comprising a movable arm having a distal end facing one of the front axle or the rear axle, a locking device at the distal end of the movable arm configured to engage the one of the front axle or the rear axle to inhibit rotation of respective front wheels or rear wheels, and an actuator configured to move the movable arm. A controller is in communication with a sensor configured to detect a user on the tread. The controller is configured to, in response to the sensor detecting no user on the manual treadmill, actuate the actuator to move the movable arm such that the locking device engages the one of the front axle or the rear axle.

Abstract: A breathing gases supply apparatus 1 can comprise a blower 103/105 and breathing circuit for delivering breathing gases to a patient. The apparatus also can comprise a first controller 109, the controller 109 configured to receive input from at least one sensor 110-112 indicative of patient breathing, and a transmitter 201 configured to communicate with the controller 109 and transmit control signals to an electronic apparatus 203. The controller 109 can be configured to determine sleep in a patient based on the occurrence of a breathing pattern indicative of sleep, detected from the input received from the sensor 110-112 and upon determining sleep, operate the transmitter 201 to send a control signal to control an electronic apparatus 203.

Abstract: An exercise unit includes a pair of brackets configured to attach to a desktop in a spaced manner, a first set of resistance bands extend from a handle to the two spaced brackets in a horizontal orientation with the handle near a mid-point thereof. When attached to the desktop, the brackets maintain the resistance bands and handle generally underneath the desktop when not in use. When needed, the user grips the handle with two hands and performs various exercises while seated in his or her chair. The handle is configured ergonomically to match the angle of the user's hands when gripping the handle from a seated position. As second set of resistance bands with handles at one end thereof may be attached to the brackets to perform additional exercises.

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

Abstract: Among other things, a rowing exercise machine includes a movable inertial element, an eddy current brake coupled to the movable inertial element, a rowing grip coupled to the movable inertial element, and control circuitry coupled to the eddy current brake to cause a resistance to motion of the rowing grip during part of a rowing stroke. The resistance to motion of the rowing grip during the drive phase of the rowing stroke conforms to a target feel for a rower. The target feel corresponds to a feel for a rower of a target other rowing exercise machine or other target feel of interest.

Abstract: An upper limbs training device includes a housing, a sleeve ring, and a spinning mass. The housing includes two casings and an annular rail. The casings surround a space. The annular rail is fixed in the space. The sleeve ring is rotatably disposed on the annular rail. The spinning mass includes two shaft portions located at a first and second insertion hole portion of the sleeve ring. Each casing includes a first, second and third protrusion portion. In each casing, the first protrusion portion is located between the second and third protrusion portion. Two recesses are respectively formed between the first and second protrusion portion and between the first and third protrusion portion. The first protrusion portions form a base portion. The annular rail is mounted on the base portion. The second protrusion portions form a first grip portion. The third protrusion portions form a second grip portion.

Abstract: A system for rehabilitation includes an electronic device comprising a memory device for storing instructions, a network interface card, and a sensor. The system for rehabilitation further includes a processing device operatively coupled to the memory device, the network interface card, and the sensor. The processing device is configured to execute the instructions to determine a plurality of angles, wherein the plurality of angles comprises at least one of the following: angles of extension of a first body part of a user extended away from a second body part of the user at a joint, and angles of bend of the first body part retracting closer toward the second body part. The processing device is further configured to execute the instructions to transmit the plurality of angles to a computing device controlling an electromechanical device, via the network interface card.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a stationary foot platform, a slidable foot platform including a foot block having an inclined surface for engagement with a user's active foot, at least one resistance member selectively couplable to the slidable foot platform to selectively adjust a resistance to movement of the slidable foot platform, and a lip extending upwardly from the stationary foot platform to brace a user's stationary foot.

Abstract: An inversion table includes a supporting stand, a tilt inversion mechanism and an operating unit. The tilt inversion mechanism includes an inversion unit including a support table assembly which is pivotally disposed on the supporting stand, and an extension assembly which is coupled with and extends from the support table assembly downwardly. A feet holding unit includes a front feet holding assembly securely and non-pivotably disposed on a lower portion of the inversion unit, and a rear feet holding assembly pivotably and movably connected to the inversion unit. The operating unit includes an operating assembly operably coupled with the front feet holding assembly, and is rotatable about a rotating axis at the front feet holding assembly to actuate the rear feet holding assembly to rotate and move toward the front feet holding assembly. In an inversion state, the users feet is firmly held on the front feet holding assembly.