Patents Issued in December 30, 2010
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Publication number: 20100331116Abstract: A golf ball comprising a single layer core and a cover layer disposed about the single layer core, the single layer core being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation and comprising a geometric center and an outer surface wherein an inner core region is disposed about the geometric center, an outer core region is adjacent the outer surface, and an intermediate core region is disposed between the inner and outer core regions and extends from at least about 2 mm radially from the geometric center to at least about 2 mm from the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Brian Comeau, Douglas S. Goguen, David A. Bulpett
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Publication number: 20100331117Abstract: A golf ball comprising a single layer core and a cover layer disposed about the single layer core, the single layer core being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation and comprising a geometric center and an outer surface wherein an inner core region is disposed about the geometric center and an outer core region is disposed about the inner core region and is adjacent the outer surface, the outer core region having a thickness of about 15 mm or less. The inner core region has a first hardness (IC1h) and the outer core region has a second hardness (OC2h) such that the second hardness (OC2h) is greater than the first hardness (IC1h), represented by the relationship (OC2h)>(IC1h) and a hardness of the outer surface (OSh) is greater than a hardness of the geometric center (GCh), represented by the relationship (OSh)>(GCh) to define a positive hardness gradient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Brian Comeau, Douglas S. Goguen, David A. Bulpett
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Publication number: 20100331118Abstract: An object of the present invention is to improve the abrasion resistance of a golf ball that uses a polyurethane as a resin component for a cover. Another object of the present invention is to improve the shot feeling of a golf ball that uses a polyurethane as a resin component for a cover. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a core; and a cover covering the core, wherein the cover contains a polyurethane elastomer as a resin component, and the polyurethane elastomer contains a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component and does not contain a chain extender.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Mutsuhisa FURUKAWA, Ryo Mashita, Kazuyoshi Shiga, Takashi Sasaki, Mikio Yamada
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Publication number: 20100331119Abstract: Described herein is a rolling ball device comprising a pair of ball support structures secured together and spaced apart so as to support a golf ball there between, each of the ball support structures having a first portion having a first end and a second end and having a first surface with a clothoid shape and having a second portion having a first end coupled to a second end of the first portion and a second end, the second portion having a first surface having an arc shape and having a third portion having a first end coupled to the second end of said second portion and having a second end, the third portion having a first surface having an inverted clothoid shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Ramón Bescansa de la Gandara, Gonzalo Redondo
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Publication number: 20100331120Abstract: A method for selecting the optimum golf club is disclosed by utilizing formulas based on the golfer's ability, distance required and wind conditions. The selection is made by obtaining an average hitting distance with a golf club, determining the distance between the hitting spot and the target, calculating a club indicator, and correlating the club indicator to a particular club.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Robert E. Galindo
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Publication number: 20100331121Abstract: A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head and a fastener. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The fastener retains the shaft sleeve in the hosel. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features are provided that provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Thomas C. Morris, Scott A. Rice, Peter L. Soracco
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Publication number: 20100331122Abstract: A training system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The training system includes a method of training an athlete to use an article of footwear with a ball control portion to help enhance accuracy when kicking a ball. The method can be implemented on a computer, mobile device or as an instruction booklet. The training system provides a total training solution for an athlete that is designed to enhance specific athletic skills.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Erez Morag
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Publication number: 20100331123Abstract: A device for training hockey goaltenders comprises a base having an ice engaging surface to minimize sliding on the ice. A plurality of side panels are arranged around the perimeter of the base and secured directly or indirectly to the base. Each side panel has an outer surface adapted to deflect a hockey puck directed at it.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Andrew Cobham
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Publication number: 20100331124Abstract: A batting practice assembly includes a controller-power system, and preferably two ball chutes on a slide bar assembly of a ball release apparatus, which is mounted on a height adjustable frame assembly. Four modes of operation are initiated by a foot-activated mechanism of the practice assembly: I-Ball drops from one ball chute; II-Ball drops randomly from either chute; III-Ball drops randomly from either or neither chute; and IV-Random ball drop from either or neither chute, or ball drops with a slight delay from either chute. Difficulty can be increased by adjusting the height of the ball chutes, increasing the distance between the chutes, or changing the angle of the chutes in relation to the hitter. Along with hitting mechanics, the decision-making aspects of hitting and in swing adjustments are developed using the practice assembly. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Peter Evans Myers, IV
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Publication number: 20100331125Abstract: An exercise racquet to aid in the playing development of the user. The racquet incorporates a handle and a solid planar member extending from the handle. The planar member has a centrally located stabiliser member including a longitudinally concave length located on both surfaces of the planar member, the longitudinal concave length having curved wings with downwardly extending shoulders so that the planar member provides resistance to the racquet being stroked through the air and a stabiliser member to prevent the racquet from lifting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Baheta Enday
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Publication number: 20100331126Abstract: A tennis racket includes a frame that includes a shaft and a looped frame portion, the shaft having a grip formed on one end side thereof, the frame portion being joined to the other end side of the shaft and forming a hitting face with a string being strung across and a plurality of insertion holes that provide communication between an inner peripheral side surface and an outer peripheral side surface of the frame portion and through which the string is inserted. Shock absorbing portions and hard portions are provided in an alternating fashion on at least a part of the outer peripheral side surface of the frame portion. Each shock absorbing portion is formed between insertion holes that are adjacent to each other. Each hard portion is formed between insertion holes that are adjacent to each other and is less elastically deformable than the shock absorbing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: YONEX KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masatoshi Iizawa, Tadashi Saito, Naoto Ogawa
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Publication number: 20100331127Abstract: A dual tensioner assembly for a two-belt drive system including a mounting bracket, a first and second cup coaxial and integrally formed on opposite sides of the mounting bracket with a common base wall having a hub formed therein, a first and second pivot arm each having an integral cylindrical member and each having a tensioner pulley journaled thereon, a tensioning mechanism in each cup biasing its respective pivot arm, a pivot shaft in each cup that is fitted into the hub, and a sleeve bushing on each pivot shaft pivotably supporting its respective cylindrical members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: THE GATES CORPORATIONInventors: Piotr Dec, Sorin Ciobotaru
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Publication number: 20100331128Abstract: A sprocket and hub assembly for use with a mechanical drive assembly of an agricultural implement includes a generally flat disc having an outer edge and a generally center mount portion. A series of teeth are radially defined around the outer edge of the disc. The assembly further includes a hub removably mounted to the generally center mount portion of the disc. The hub has a shaft engagement portion for removably coupling the hub to a driven shaft of the mechanical drive assembly. In one embodiment, the agricultural implement includes a retainer designed to hold a set of differently sized sprockets that can be interchangeably coupled to the driven shaft by the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Chad M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100331129Abstract: A friction drive belt for transmitting power while being wound around a pulley such that a compression rubber layer provided on an inner periphery of a belt body is in contact with the pulley enables both of noise reduction during the run of the belt and greater durability. A plurality of pores 15 having an average size of 5-120 ?m are formed in the compression rubber layer 12 such that the compression rubber layer 12 has an air content of 5-40%.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: BANDO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Fumihiro Mukai, Tomoyuki Yamada, Hiroyuki Tachibana, Hiroyuki Shiriike
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Publication number: 20100331130Abstract: A hybrid drive is proposed for traction wheels of a vehicle, which drive comprises a mechanical power source with a shaft, a planetary mechanism having a sun and a ring gear wheels, and two reversible electrical machines connected to an electrical power source via a control system. A carrier of the planetary mechanism is coupled to the shaft. With the view to increasing the traction wheels' torque, one of the electrical machines is designed as a two-dimensional machine with two rotatable members, one of which members is coupled to the sun gear wheel, the second member is coupled to the ring gear wheel. For increasing the performance characteristics, the drive is provided with two controllable clutches, which make it possible to interconnect the rotatable members and to couple the carrier to an immovable portion of the drive or vehicle. Operation of the drive in various motion modes is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Oleg Anatolievich Tsyganov
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Publication number: 20100331131Abstract: A hydraulic pump device for a work vehicle having a transmission case that houses a PTO shaft (12) comprises: a hydraulic pump (35), a pump input shaft (36) of the hydraulic pump (35) that has a projecting shaft portion projecting into the transmission case (1), a first bevel gear (41), and a second bevel gear (42). The first bevel gear (41) is fitted on the PTO shaft (12) and the second bevel gear (42) is connected to the projecting shaft portion. A holder (38) for supporting the PTO shaft (12) is removably attached to the transmission case (1). The first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are supported to the holder for rotation about respective axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventor: Kenichiro Tsuji
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Publication number: 20100331132Abstract: A vehicle dual clutch transmission is provided which includes a first clutch housing driven along a first axis extending generally aligned with the output axis of an engine. A second clutch housing is provided which is chain driven from the first clutch housing and extends along a second generally parallel axis. First and second input shafts are respectively driven by the first and second clutches. An output shaft or shafts is provided that is driven by the input shafts and has selective meshed torsional force transferring gear contact therewith. A differential input gear is driven by the output shaft(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Pritchard, Matthew Rahaim, R. Keith Martin
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Publication number: 20100331133Abstract: A superposition gear unit for a steering system of a motor vehicle. The gear unit comprising a drive input shaft (1) and a drive output shaft (2) which each carry gearwheels (3, 4; 3?, 4?) at their ends facing toward one another such that rotational movement of the input shaft (1) can be transmitted by the gearwheel (3; 3?), on the drive input side, to the gearwheel (4; 4?), on the drive output side, via external planetary gears (5a-5c; 5a?-5c?) which are mounted on a planetary gear carrier (6). The rotational movement of the input shaft (1) can be overlaid with additional rotation movement by intentional rotation of the planetary carrier (6) relative to the input shaft (1). The input-side gearwheel (3; 3?) and the output-side gearwheel (4; 4?) are, in each case, made as conical involute gearwheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Franz JOACHIM, Joerg BOERNER
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Publication number: 20100331134Abstract: An axle has a central crown wheel receiving portion with a pinion side and an opposite side. The opposite side is defined by a first crown wheel bowl for receiving a part of a crown wheel, the first crown wheel bowl having a peripheral edge. The axle includes a second crown wheel bowl for receiving the part of the crown wheel. The second crown wheel bowl is nested with the first crown wheel bowl and is attached to the first crown wheel bowl at a peripheral edge to define a reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Roberto Gianone, Chiara Cesari, Marco Bassi, Marco Fratelli, Stefano Martinello
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Publication number: 20100331135Abstract: A gear train of an automatic transmission for vehicles has advantages of improving power delivery performance and reducing fuel consumption as a consequence of realizing eight forward speeds and one reverse speed by combining two simple planetary gear sets and one compound planetary gear set with two clutches and four brakes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventors: Wookjin JANG, Jinhyung Kong
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Publication number: 20100331136Abstract: A gear train of an automatic transmission for vehicles is provided to improve power delivery performance and reduce fuel consumption as a consequence of realizing eight forward speeds and two reverse speeds by combining two simple planetary gear sets and one compound planetary gear set with two clutches and four brakes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventors: Wookjin JANG, Ho Rim Yang
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Publication number: 20100331137Abstract: A transmission having input and output shafts, gearsets (RS1-RS4), shafts (1-8) and elements (A-E). Carriers of gearsets (RS4, RS3) are respectively connected to the input and the output forming shafts (1, 2). Sun gears of gearsets (RS1, RS4) are coupled forming shaft (3). The ring gear and a carrier respectively of gearsets (RS1, RS2) form shafts (4, 8). Ring gears of gearsets (RS2, RS4) respectively couple sun gears of gearsets (RS3, RS2) forming shafts (5, 7). A carrier of gearset (RS1) and a ring gear of gearset (RS3) are connected forming shaft (6). In the power flow, elements (A, B) are respectively arranged between shafts (3, 4) and a transmission housing, element (C) between shafts (5, 1), element (D) between shafts (8, 2) or (8, 6), and element (E) between two of shafts (5, 7, 8).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Michael KAMM, Gabor DIOSI, Josef HAUPT, Gerhard GUMPOLTSBERGER, Peter ZIEMER, Martin BREHMER
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Publication number: 20100331138Abstract: An eight, nine, eleven or thirteen speed automatic transmission has an input and output, four planetary gear assemblies, four connecting members for coupling certain elements of the planetary gear assemblies to other elements, four brakes for selectively connecting certain elements of the planetary gear assemblies to ground and three friction clutches for selectively connecting certain elements of the planetary gear assemblies to other elements. Sequenced operation of the brakes and clutches provides, eight, nine, eleven or thirteen forward speeds or gear ratios and reverse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Andrew W. Phillips
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Publication number: 20100331139Abstract: An epicyclic gear assembly includes a ring gear, a sun gear, at least one star gear enmeshed between the ring gear and sun gear, a carrier and a journal bearing. The carrier is disposed adjacent the rotatable sun gear and star gear. The journal bearing is disposed in the at least one star gear and connected to the carrier. The journal bearing has an outer radial surface with an amorphous surface finish of less than about 5 micro inches (127 micro mm) measured on an Ra scale and the outer surface of the journal bearing interfaces with an inner surface of the star gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Michael E. McCune
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Publication number: 20100331140Abstract: A journal bearing includes a main body and a connection portion. The main body extends radially outward from a central cavity to an interface surface. The connection portion supports an end of the main body and extends radially around the central cavity. The connection portion has a dimension selected as a proportion of a reference dimension of the main body to achieve a desired spring rate for the journal bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Michael E. McCune
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Publication number: 20100331141Abstract: A device for reducing the drop in tractive force during the gear shifting phase of an automatic transmission (1) comprising an automatically actuated drive clutch is proposed that comprises a rotary storage device (8) that, if necessary, can be coupled in a friction lock by means of two transmission ratio steps (4, 5) that are each assigned a friction clutch (6, 7) to the output shaft (3) of the transmission (1) or, if the transmission has a downstream range group, to the output shaft of the main friction transmission as needed, wherein one of the two friction clutches (6, 7) can be activated at any time, and wherein a step up ratio can be achieved and the rotary storage device can be loaded with one of the transmission ratio steps (5), whereas a step down ratio can be achieved and energy can be released from the rotary storage device (8) to the output shaft (3) using the other transmission ratio step (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Bernd Dobele, Norbert Wiencek
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Publication number: 20100331142Abstract: The present invention provides a PTO switch mode control device that is capable of performing appropriate idle shutdown when an engine is started, even in the case where an ignition switch is turned ON with a PTO switch ON when the engine is stopped. The PTO switch mode control device has: an ignition switch 3 that is turned ON or OFF to start and stop an engine 1; a PTO switch 4 that is turned ON or OFF to select switch a PTO mode that permits power takeoff, and an inactive mode that does not permit the power takeoff; and an ECU 2 that executes idle shutdown to stop the engine 1 when the engine 1 continuously idles for a predetermined time period, except for the PTO mode state. The ECU 2 functions to establish the inactive mode even when the PTO switch 4 is ON, when the ignition switch 3 is turned ON while the PTO switch 4 is ON, and subsequently establish the PTO mode when the PTO switch is switched from OFF to ON.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Isuzu Motors LimitedInventors: Kenichi Mizoguchi, Masao Okada
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Publication number: 20100331143Abstract: A method of operating a vehicle drive train (1) comprising a combustion engine (2), a turbo charger (22) assigned to the combustion engine, a mechanism for the injection of additional compressed air into an air intake system (8) of the combustion engine (2), a start and shift clutch (60), and a transmission (62). To optimally prepare and execute a start procedure of such an equipped vehicle, additional compressed air is only injected into the air intake system (8) of the combustion engine (2) if, depending upon the actual operating situation of the vehicle, the injection of additional compressed air benefits the safety of the driver, fuel consumption, drive comfort and/or the clutch wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AGInventors: Thomas Jager, Christoph Ruchardt, Roland Mair
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Publication number: 20100331144Abstract: An exercise machine includes a frame including a first portion and a second portion positioned in a plane generally perpendicular to the first portion. A carriage assembly moves along a linear path parallel to the first portion. A drive unit is joined to the frame for movement the carriage assembly in a first direction and a second direction. The drive unit includes a motor, a ball screw joined to the motor, and at least one support bearing rotatably joined to the ball screw and joined to the carriage assembly for enabling the carriage to move along the linear path in response to the ball screw rotating. A first sensor activates the motor in a first mode to move the carriage in the first direction. A second sensor activates the motor in a second mode to move the carriage in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Randy R. Rindfleisch
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Publication number: 20100331145Abstract: A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. An electronic module is removably attached to the wristband. The electronic module has a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user interfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrangements, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Tomislav Lakovic, Maximillian P. Burton, Jamian R. Cobbett, James Molyneux
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Publication number: 20100331146Abstract: A system and method for motivating users to improve their wellness utilizes complex event processing on sensor and user-interaction data of the users collected over time using inference and predictive models in order to deliver personalized interactions to motive the users toward their wellness goals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: David H. Kil
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Publication number: 20100331147Abstract: Methods and systems for use in connection with a fitness routine and/or an exercise apparatus. In one such method, fitness information is stored in a fitness analysis system and operative communication is established with an exercise apparatus and/or a wireless communication device. A fitness information request is received at the fitness analysis system, and the system sends a setting associated with the exercise apparatus to facilitate a workout using an exercise apparatus. The system receives exercise information corresponding to the workout, and updates fitness information during the workout. The updated fitness information is analyzed to generate associated with the exercise apparatus to facilitate a subsequent workout.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: CINGULAR WIRELESS II, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Mikan, Justin McNamara, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Anastasios L. Kefalas, John E. Lewis
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Publication number: 20100331148Abstract: A treadmill roller structure comprises a motor, a gear set and a case. The motor is an out-runner motor. The power output section of the motor rotates about stationary spindle. The rotary power output section is engaged to the gear set, while the gear set is in turn engaged to the case, thus allowing the case to rotate relatively to the spindle of the motor as well. The roller structure does not require a driving belt to transfer power from the motor to the roller, thus reduces the power loss due to frictional force during power transfer through belt driving, which enhances the performance of the motor and offers a space-saving feature. In addition, the instant disclosure also provides a treadmill.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: YIHSUAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: TE-LI HUANG
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Publication number: 20100331149Abstract: An apparatus adapted for use as a therapeutic tricycle; said apparatus including in part, a specialized lever system permitting optimal rider center of mass positioning; an optional steering lock out system; an embodiment prescribing optimized apparatus dimensions based upon rider weight to enhance apparatus stability; an improved chain management system; an improved wheelie bar system; a shock absorbing system; the combination permitting enhanced apparatus stability and ability to perform a varied array of maneuvers providing exercise, therapeutic, and recreational advantages which particularly benefit disabled children. A method of exercising tendons and/or heel cords using a specialized adaptive tricycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Jaysen John Ivan Turner
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Publication number: 20100331150Abstract: The present invention relates to a ungrounded, reconfigurable, parallel mechanism based, force feedback exoskeleton device for the human ankle. The primary use for the device is aimed as a balance/proprioception trainer, while the exeskeleton device can also be employed to accommodate range of motion (RoM)/strengthening exercises. This device is also used for metatarsophalangeal joint exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Sabanci UniversityInventor: Volkan Patoglu
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Publication number: 20100331151Abstract: A handheld, vibratory exercise device with a handle that has a low center of gravity and selectively removable modular weights for incorporating an adjustable and additional resistance. The present invention is a vibratory system with a hand-held resistance device that may have a pendulous shape of “low center of gravity” or “low center of mass” and adjustable weights and thereby provides the opportunity for a unique, multi-faceted neuromuscular load.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Joseph F. Signorile, Samuel S. Hollander
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Publication number: 20100331152Abstract: One example embodiment includes an exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus includes a band hook bar, where the band hook bar includes one or more hook loops configured to releasably attach to one or more exercise bands and a post, where the post is configured to support the band hook bar and allow the user to adjust the position of the band hook bar relative to the post. The exercise apparatus also includes a base, where the base is configured to support the exercise apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Carlos A. Pedrera
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Publication number: 20100331153Abstract: A locking and unlocking apparatus using an engagement pin with beveled surfaces designed to be inserted between two bodies. As the engagement pin is extended axially into a gap between the two bodies, it moves in a transverse direction to wedge tightly between the first and second body, locking them tightly together. When the engagement pin is retracted, the second body is able to move relative to the first body. A plurality of engagement surfaces placed into one of the bodies allows the mechanism to be locked into a plurality of set positions. These engagement surfaces on the first and second bodies also serve to locate the engagement pin when in the fully locked position, thereby reducing the need for tight tolerances.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Noel R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100331154Abstract: A physical fitness and rehabilitation apparatus is provided for use in combination with an inflatable exercise ball. The apparatus may include a plurality of handles. In use, a user may rest against the ball and the platform while gripping the plurality of handles to improve the user's strength, balance, flexibility, and/or joint stabilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Bryce J. Taylor, Linda L. Normington
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Publication number: 20100331155Abstract: A portable exercise device including a support structure and a pair of opposing handrails pivotably connected to the support structure. The handrails are movable between a storage position and a use position. A platform is selectively positionable on the handrails for adjusting a vertical position of the platform relative to the handrails.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Matthew David Gorsuch, Daniela Suzanne Gorsuch
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Publication number: 20100331156Abstract: A fitness equipment is provided. The fitness equipment is configured to make the body safe in doing hanging-upside-down exercises. The fitness equipment provides a structure fixedly supporting the shanks and thenars at a proper height to ensure the body band downward in a upside-down pose. Then the user is able to exercises different poses between the head and the legs. Thereby, the user is able to get on and off the fitness equipment, and steady the body when the user wants to change pose between sitting and hanging-upside-down poses by using hands and legs with kinds of auxiliary devices of the fitness equipment. The fitness equipment is configured to prevent the user from falling down therefrom, and ensure safety of exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Ming-Fong CHANG
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Publication number: 20100331157Abstract: A machine tool with a chain magazine has a chain guide which extends in the x, y, and z-directions. It also has a magazine chain, which has chain members, which are connected to one another by means of universal joints and in each case have a tool receiver. The magazine chain is guided by means of the chain guide. The chain magazine is moveable in the z-direction for tool changing operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Waldemar Haus, Wolfgang Horn
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Publication number: 20100331158Abstract: A method and machine for applying a closure to a series of pouches includes a conveyor extending at least partially through the machine, first and second (optional) infeed modules, a culling module (optional), a replacement infeed module (optional) and a closure module (optional). The infeed modules feed pouches to the conveyor. The culling module includes a sensor that senses an undesired pouch in the series of pouches, and a rejection module that culls the undesired pouch in response thereto. The replacement infeed module feeds a replacement pouch into the gap left by the undesired pouch. The conveyor may be at least partially an intermittent conveyor. The infeed modules may be in a plane with the conveyor. The closure module may be a recloseable closure module, a zipper closure module or a slider closure module. The culling module may be part of each infeed module, and/or distributed over several locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: CMD CorporationInventors: Scott R. Grasse, Daniel J. Moran
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Publication number: 20100331159Abstract: An automatic handle attaching system and method for precisely securing a plastic handle on an edge of a preformed plastic bag is described. The system comprises a delivery conveyor for conveying spaced-apart groups of flat plastic bags with each group having two or more bags disposed one on top of the other and offset along a leading straight edge thereof which is oriented approximately transverse to a conveying direction of a conveyor. Two or more automated bag handling mechanisms are disposed spaced-apart adjacent the conveyor at respective bag transfer stations. Each of the bag handling mechanisms are independently operated and have an orientable bag engaging hand secured to an articulated arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Manuel Chiu, Robert Lauzon, Malcolm Spenceley, Ken McLaughlin, Laurens Vanpagee, Slaven Nedic, Chris Latour, Brent Bell, Chris Gerard, Christine Burns, Craig Courteau
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Publication number: 20100331160Abstract: An apparatus is provided for producing longitudinally corrugated product. The apparatus includes a guide roll for guiding a web of medium material, wherein at least a portion of the guide roll is adapted to be arranged at an angle relative to another portion of the guide roll. The apparatus further includes a plurality of flute forming bars oriented generally along a longitudinal axis of the web to define a first corrugating labyrinth effective to longitudinally corrugate the web to an intermediate geometry. The apparatus further includes a pair of corrugating rollers that cooperate to define, at a nip therebetween, a second corrugating labyrinth effective to longitudinally corrugate the web to a substantially final geometry. The apparatus further includes a web travel pathway for the web that follows a path around a portion of the guide roll, through the first corrugating labyrinth, and through the second corrugating labyrinth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Herbert B. Kohler
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Publication number: 20100331161Abstract: The present subject matter relates generally to an apparatus for crumpling paper substrates. Specifically, the system provides for the crumpling of paper substrates to form fill material to be utilized in product packaging to fill void space and/or to wrap around products thereby allowing for safe transport of the products. The apparatus includes a feeder for feeding sheeting material, a first roller connected to a drive mechanism, a second roller disposed adjacent said first roller wherein said sheeting material travels between the first roller and the second roller and further wherein the second roller pushes said sheeting material against said first roller to engage the sheeting material with the first roller, and a third roller connected to the drive mechanism for directing said sheeting material out of said apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Pregis Innovative Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wetsch, Robert Tegel
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Publication number: 20100331162Abstract: A fraction collector, sample drier that automatically re-fills sample contains is described. Profiles of RPM and/or back EMF decays as a rotating but unpowered rotor comes to a stop are generated. The profiles may be generated for rotors with full, partially filled and empty sample containers. During a drying operation as the non-volatile samples are collected by evaporating the liquids more sample may be loaded while the rotor is spinning. The operation is to unpower the mechanism and measure the decay profile of PPM and/or EMF over time. A threshold may be set so that the lighter rotor will stop more quickly, and if the threshold is crossed the mechanism will load more sample into the containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Herbert J. Hedberg
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Publication number: 20100331163Abstract: A rotor includes a plurality of holding cavities for holding specimen containers, respectively. A transverse cross sectional shape of the holding cavity is a substantially triangular shape having one vertex on an inner circumference side of the rotor. Two vertices of the substantially triangular shape are arranged on an outer circumference side of the rotor so as to have equidistance from a rotary shaft of the rotor. Spacing between sides of the substantially triangular shape in a circumferential direction of the rotor gradually increase over 60% or more a radial length of the holding cavity from an innermost circumferential position to the outer circumference side of the rotor when viewed in its transverse plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: HITACHI KOKI CO. LTD.Inventors: Yoshimitsu KITAZAWA, Masaharu AIZAWA, Kenichi NEMOTO, Jun SATO
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Publication number: 20100331164Abstract: Sealing materials for use with membrane supports, and in particular to sealing materials that can be used to form a glassy coating on the exterior surface of a membrane support to prevent gases from entering or exiting the support via the support's exterior walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Lisa Ann Lamberson, Robert Michael Morena
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Publication number: 20100331165Abstract: A composite sealant of the present invention increases a fracture toughness of glass which has an excellent gas tightness but has a low fracture resistance, to enhance the thermal cycle stability while maintaining the gas tightness of a stack. For this, alpha-alumina fiber particles, alpha-alumina granular particles, and metallic particles are mixed and added to a glass matrix for remarkably increasing the fracture toughness from 0.5 MPa·m05 to 6 MPa·m°'5 through the multiple effects of crack deflection and crack bridging by the fiber and granular particles, and effects of crack arresting and plastic deformation by the metallic particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Jong-Ho Lee, Hae-Weon Lee, Joo-Sun Kim, Hue-Sup Song, Ji-Won Son, Hae-Ryoung Kim, Sung-Moon Kim, Hyoung-Chul Kim, Hwa-Young Jung