Patents by Inventor James Hackney
James Hackney has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20210245030Abstract: A training device and methods of using the device are described to train athletes to reduce the incidence of certain types of injuries. The device and methods promote a reduction in knee vulgus and hip internal rotation during typical athletic movements such as jumping, landing, and lateral bounding. The device provides a guide element that serves as a reference line providing feedback to a user on their movements. A user may adjust their joint positions during the movements based upon self-monitoring or feedback from a trainer who observes the user executing movements while wearing the device. The guide element may provide feedback on knee positioning in two axes of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: James Hackney
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Patent number: 9908040Abstract: A game controller is provided. In one embodiment, the game controller includes a main body, a trigger device, and a first adjustment mechanism. The trigger device has a trigger body coupled to the main body and that pivots along a pivotal axis relative to the main body. The first adjustment device has a first surface that contacts a second surface of the main body at a first point of contact when the trigger body is moved. The first adjustment device is movable along a first axis such that the first point of contact is adjusted along the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: CINCH GAMING EQUIPMENT LLCInventor: James Hackney
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Patent number: 9795874Abstract: A game controller is provided. In one embodiment, the game controller includes a main body. The game controller further includes a trigger device having a trigger body that pivots along a pivotal axis between a start point and a first stop point. The trigger body includes a top side that extends outside of the main body and a bottom side that extends within the main body. The game controller further includes a first adjustment mechanism having an adjustable contact surface that adjusts the first stop point to a second stop point by changing a point of contact below the bottom side of the trigger body.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: CINCH GAMING EQUIPMENT LLCInventor: James Hackney
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Publication number: 20170043247Abstract: A game controller is provided. In one embodiment, the game controller includes a main body. The game controller further includes a trigger device having a trigger body that pivots along a pivotal axis between a start point and a first stop point. The trigger body includes a top side that extends outside of the main body and a bottom side that extends within the main body. The game controller further includes a first adjustment mechanism having an adjustable contact surface that adjusts the first stop point to a second stop point by changing a point of contact below the bottom side of the trigger body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventor: James Hackney
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Patent number: 9504911Abstract: A game controller is provided. In one embodiment, the game controller includes a main body, a trigger device, and a first adjustment mechanism. The trigger device has a trigger body that extends from the main body and that pivots along a pivotal axis. The first adjustment mechanism has a first surface that contacts a second surface of the trigger body at a first point of contact when the trigger body is depressed, wherein the first adjustment mechanism is adjustable along a first axis such that the first point of contact is adjusted along the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Cinch Gaming Equipment LLCInventor: James Hackney
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Publication number: 20160144275Abstract: A game controller is provided. In one embodiment, the game controller includes a main body, a trigger device, and a first adjustment mechanism. The trigger device has a trigger body coupled to the main body and that pivots along a pivotal axis relative to the main body. The first adjustment device has a first surface that contacts a second surface of the main body at a first point of contact when the trigger body is moved. The first adjustment device is movable along a first axis such that the first point of contact is adjusted along the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: James Hackney
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Publication number: 20160121206Abstract: Methods and systems for a game controller are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, by a processor, a signal corresponding to an activation of one or more components of a game controller; accumulating data associated with the activation of the one or more components; and storing the accumulated data in a data storage device for further processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: CINCH GAMING EQUIPMENT LLCInventor: James Hackney
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Publication number: 20160008711Abstract: A game controller is provided. In one embodiment, the game controller includes a main body, a trigger device, and a first adjustment mechanism. The trigger device has a trigger body that extends from the main body and that pivots along a pivotal axis. The first adjustment mechanism has a first surface that contacts a second surface of the trigger body at a first point of contact when the trigger body is depressed, wherein the first adjustment mechanism is adjustable along a first axis such that the first point of contact is adjusted along the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: James Hackney
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Patent number: 7917274Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle involves determining if the vehicle is swaying (e.g., if a trailer being towed by the vehicle is exerting a sway force on the vehicle), and if the vehicle is swaying, reducing a torque of an engine of the vehicle and applying independent braking forces to each wheel of the vehicle. A vehicle for controlling vehicle sway includes an engine, a plurality of wheels, a braking system configured to apply independent braking forces to each wheel, and a controller configured to control the engine and the braking system. The controller is configured to determine if the vehicle is swaying (e.g., if a trailer being towed by the vehicle is exerting a sway force on the vehicle), and if the vehicle is swaying, reducing a torque of the engine and applying independent braking forces to each wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Advics Co., Ltd.Inventors: James Hackney, Akitaka Nishio
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Publication number: 20090105906Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle involves determining if the vehicle is swaying (e.g., if a trailer being towed by the vehicle is exerting a sway force on the vehicle), and if the vehicle is swaying, reducing a torque of an engine of the vehicle and applying independent braking forces to each wheel of the vehicle. A vehicle for controlling vehicle sway includes an engine, a plurality of wheels, a braking system configured to apply independent braking forces to each wheel, and a controller configured to control the engine and the braking system. The controller is configured to determine if the vehicle is swaying (e.g., if a trailer being towed by the vehicle is exerting a sway force on the vehicle), and if the vehicle is swaying, reducing a torque of the engine and applying independent braking forces to each wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: James Hackney, Akitaka Nishio
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Patent number: 4140327Abstract: A generally horizontal platform is provided for removable support from the side of a truck body having a bay doorway therein and defining opposing upstanding door receiving channels extending along opposite sides of the doorway and a lower horizontal sill structure extending between the lower ends of the opposite side marginal portions of the doorway. The platform includes a horizontal panel structure including opposite side marginal edge portions and opposite inner and outer marginal edge portions extending between the opposite side marginal edge portions. The platform further includes oppositely endwise outwardly directed stub axle portions supported therefrom and projecting outwardly from the ends of the side marginal edge portions adjacent the inner marginal edge portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1977Date of Patent: February 20, 1979Assignee: Hackney & Sons, Inc.Inventor: James A. Hackney, III