Abstract: A putter type golf club head having a frontal face formed with ball striking, land areas in a repeating pattern between the toe and heel and complimentary recesses between the land areas. The land areas are smaller than the recesses at the midpoint of the striking face and are progressively larger away from the midpoint on the face providing a progressively larger ball contact area the further the land area is displaced from the midpoint of the striking face.

Abstract: An adjustable shaft and hosel assembly allows for dependent and independent adjustment of a golf club's face angle, loft angle, and lie angle. The adjustable shaft and hosel assembly comprises a shaft sleeve, a hosel portion, a tubular adjustment piece having non-parallel upper and lower surfaces, and a retention feature that provides an engagement between the tubular adjustment piece and the shaft sleeve to prevent the tubular adjustment piece from becoming detached from the shaft sleeve.

Abstract: An insert for a golf club head, wherein the insert includes a generally planar base surface and a maximum thickness, Tmax, measured perpendicular to the base surface. The insert further includes a first component comprising a non-metallic material, and a second component coupled to the first component and comprising a continuous, formed metal sheet having a thickness between 0.01 mm and 3.0 mm, the second component extending a maximum distance, D, in a direction perpendicular to the base surface, that is no less than 6 mm. The insert is configured such that a ratio D/Tmax is no less than 0.50.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature including an aperture located on the crown or sole of the club head. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and aperture, and their relationship to one another, play a significant role in selectively improving the performance of the golf club head.

Abstract: A screw for use with a golf club head is disclosed herein. The screw comprises a head portion with a compressible feature that more securely retains the screw within a receptacle in the golf club head. The compressible feature preferably is a plurality of tapered extensions that can be compressed inwards by a tapered portion of the receptacle, creating spring tension between the head of the screw and the tapered portion of the receptacle. This helps to prevent the screw from becoming dislodged from the golf club head when it is in use.

Abstract: A shaft 6 includes a first butt partial sheet s4 and a second butt partial sheet s5. The first butt partial sheet s4 includes a first tapered part TP1. The second butt partial sheet includes a second tapered part TP2. The first butt partial sheet s4 and the second butt partial sheet s5 satisfy the following (1) to (4). L11, L12, L21, Lt1 and Lt2 are shown in FIG. 3.

Abstract: A counterweight assembly includes a tubular grip shaft attached to a golf club, a bearing member mounted in the tubular grip shaft and having a first fastening device, a locating member having a second fastening device fastened to the first fastening device of the bearing member, and a counterweight having an outer thread threaded into an inner thread in the locating member. Through the relative arrangement of the bearing member, locating member and counterweight of the counterweight assembly, every user can replace the counterweight to adjust the overall weight of the golf club for best fit for swinging. Thus, consumers need not to purchase various golf clubs of different counterweight ratios but simply to select a set of different weights of counterweights for the counterweight assembly, saving the cost.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for ergonomically carrying golf clubs. The method and apparatus entails dual shoulder straps to securely support a golf bag between the user's shoulder blades in an upright vertical orientation. A lifting loop provides a means for safely lifting the vertical golf bag onto the user's back with minimal arm strength by using leg and core muscles.

Abstract: The present invention is a soccer simulation system having a portable soccer goal with an interactive display, the system including a sectionalized grid have a plurality of sections each with at least one sensor for sensing a soccer ball and including a managing station in electrical communication with a goal controller and a server.

Abstract: An assembly for modifying/adapting a practice goal to serve as a sporting game practice aid. The assembly suitably includes a target and/or plurality of target pockets that can be removably coupled to the practice goal. This provides a physical target towards which to aim a sporting object (including a puck, ball, and/or the like), and thereby a means of evaluating one's progress towards mastery of the task at hand.

Abstract: A training device comprising a body having at least one limb extending outwardly from the body, wherein the body is defined by a resilient chamber arranged to resiliently return pressure exerted by the user against the body during an interaction between the device and the user.

Abstract: A collapsing portable apparatus for the training and adjustment of forward, lateral and rotational movement in sports activity which is portable, adjustable, collapsible when not in use, not attached to the user's body, stops unwanted forward, lateral and rotational movement, provides tactile feedback for learning while training, immediately provides the user with positive feedback, initiates resistance necessary to hit a ball correctly, and can be used indoors, in practice areas, or in the field. The device essentially comprises a main vertical body which is substantially mandolin shaped and has an upper neck and a lower bout. A leg arch is attached to the upper neck and an elongated runner is attached to the lower bout. Near to a nexus of the neck and lower bout, a support strut extends from the main vertical body and connects to the elongated runner to create a rigid apparatus for use.

Abstract: A golf teaching tool to provide instant user feedback, while explaining and encouraging proper ball impact. The golf teaching tool includes a rectangular plate with a cutout section. The golf teaching tool is placed on a playing surface with the cutout section pointed towards an intended target. A golf ball is placed on the playing surface within the cutout section and subsequently hit. Sound, impact, ball flight and movement of the golf teaching tool due to the golf club hitting the golf teaching tool, or no movement of the golf teaching tool provide the user immediate feedback regarding the correctness of the swing.

Abstract: A method of online and offline implementation of a mini-soccer match characterized in that: the method includes at least the following steps: set up a venue, which includes a flat ground and two goals; the venue is provided with a terminal device, which has functions of collection and statistics of the real-time data of the match, and has functions of being connected to the Internet and uploading data; at least one server is provided, which has at least one memory module, a wireless transmission module, and a downloadable and editable application program; the wireless transmission module is connected to the memory module and the terminal device through the Internet; and the application program includes at least one registration program. The present invention has the following advantages: the soccer field, the soccer match, and the network interaction are combined to form a new type of soccer match.

Abstract: The glove comprises tip-covering portions, joint-covering portions, and surface-covering portions. Each of the plurality of tip-covering portions is made of a first material and configured to cover each palm or back side of tip portions of fingers. Each of the plurality of joint-covering portions is made of a second material, connected to corresponding one of the plurality of tip-covering portions, and configured to cover one of palm or back side of joint portions of the fingers. Each of the plurality of surface-covering portions is made of a third material, connected to at least one of the plurality of tip-covering portions and the plurality of joint-covering portions, and configured to cover surface portions other than hand portions covered by the tip-covering portions or the joint-covering portions. The second material is more flexible than the first or third material, so that the glove has one size and multi-size feature.

Abstract: A cue ball deflection path training aid used by beginning pool or billiards players to help them optimally position the cue ball for the next shot. The aid includes cue ball deflection grid attached or imprinted on a cue stick's top surface. The grid includes a main neutral l line, a transverse line, and two diagonally aligned lines that converge to designate a center intersection point. The two diagonal lines are aligned at approximately 30 degrees from the transverse line. The grid is oriented on the cue stick so that the main neutral line is aligned with the cue stick's longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the grid is printed on an adhesive label attached to or near the cue stick's midline axis. During use, the player holds the cue stick so that lines of the grid are aligned with the aiming line or over the object ball path line.

Abstract: The present invention uses the streak method to create high multiple payouts in head-to-head contest games or in wagering games with even bets.

Abstract: New method of eliminating and replacing the traditional house vig in a betting or wagering games involving comparative choices by introducing wild-card option or condition.

Abstract: This invention is a new method to improve user experience in bet-matching games by making available information on certain popular betting propositions or comparative choices to potential players of the game.

Abstract: A method for administering a card game includes providing a modified deck of 52 playing cards having 28 non-face cards and 24 face cards; receiving from a player an ante wager, a Faces wager, and optionally, a Picture Perfect wager; dealing cards to a dealer hand and a player hand; and receiving from the player an option to fold or to play. Upon election of the fold option, the player may forfeit the ante and Faces wagers. Upon election of the play option, the player may place a play wager. The wagers are resolved by comparing the dealer hand with the player hand and/or by the number and rank of face cards in the player hand. The deck of cards may include two face cards of each rank (K, Q, and J) and suit, and one non-face card of each rank (10 through 4) and suit.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a system for facilitating a card game is equipped with RFID antennas or interrogators operable to detect initial wagers placed by players on a table surface of the system. The system is further equipped with an electronic shoe which deals cards for the game and a processor with is operable to receive data both from the RFID antennas and the electronic shoe. Upon receiving data from an RFID antenna that a player has placed an initial wager based on initial odds and receiving data identifying some (but not all) cards dealt for a hand, the processor is operable to calculate adjusted odds for a re-characterization wager that would replace the initial wager, and output on a display of the system an offer for the re-characterization wager that corresponds to adjusted odds.

Abstract: A game in which Pai Gow tiles are dealt to a Banker hand and Player hand as in Baccarat. Only two tiles are dealt to Banker and two tiles to Player. No other tiles are dealt. The hands are evaluated under Pai Gow rankings. Tiles are drawn similar to Baccarat rules. If the hands evaluate to a sum of 6 or higher ranking, there is no further draw. A winner is declared or copy hand is declared. If either hand evaluates to a sum of 5 or less, that hand must draw. The hands are again evaluated after the draw and a winner or copy hand is declared. Banker hands push copy hands and Player hands always lose copy hands A bettor may place a wager on Player or Banker and optionally on copy or “bonus” outcomes according to a payout schedule. The game is purely a game of chance, with no selection or arrangement of hands involved. The game includes a unique method of dealing hands to avoid cheating or collusion between banker and players.

Abstract: The claimed invention is a new method of simplifying traditional sports betting by matching bets on roughly even betting propositions or comparative choices.

Abstract: A random number generator for a game of chance capable of selecting at least two numbers which are relevant to an outcome of the game of chance, includes a blower, a first mixing chamber housing a first set of balls bearing indicia in accordance with rules of the game of chance and a second mixing chamber housing a second set of balls bearing indicia in accordance with rules of the game of chance. The first mixing chamber is in communication with a first selector including a first calling chamber. The second mixing chamber is in communication with a second selector including a second calling chamber. A first valve has a closed position and an open position. In the open position of the first valve, the first selected ball is allowed to pass from the first mixing chamber to the first calling chamber. A second valve has a closed position and an open position. In the closed position of the second valve, the second selected ball is allowed to pass from the second mixing chamber to the second calling chamber.

Abstract: A kit and method for a game with a target board and projectile game cards. The game may comprise projectile game cards, a target board, and other items. The target board may be made of a material that can be at least partially penetrated by the projectile game cards. The cards may be similar to playing cards or credit cards. An instruction manual on how on rules of play may be included. The cards are tossed at the board to strike and penetrate specific targets on the board surface. Points may be granted for proximity to the specific target on the board, the order which the cards are thrown or the number of times the game player strikes a target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming machine and/or entertainment machine, in particular in the form of slot machines and/or gambling machines operable by coins and/or by monetary equivalents, having a plurality of screens for the presentation of information, in particular of game contents and/or of game information, which are directed toward a machine operating position, and having a control device for the control of the screens and/or for the control of game procedures. It is proposed to arrange a plurality of screens staggered behind one another and overlapping one another so that the viewing window onto at least one screen remains behind the actual screen surface of the screen with respect to format and/or size in order to accommodate a maximum number of screens in a compact arrangement, on the one hand, and in order not to be restricted to the desired field of view with respect to the formats of the screens to be used.

Abstract: An example system includes a server and a plurality of terminal devices. Each terminal device includes: a game processing unit performing processing involved in a game; a post accepting unit accepting posting from a user during the game; and a post information transmitting unit transmitting post information on posting, which has been accepted by the post accepting unit, to the server. The server includes: a first post information receiving unit receiving post information transmitted from a terminal device; and a post information distributing unit distributing post information, which is received by the first post information receiving unit, to one or more terminal devices. Each terminal device further includes: a second post information receiving unit receiving post information distributed from the server; and a display processing unit performing processing to display post information, which is received by the second post information receiving unit, at the display unit during the game.

Abstract: An example system includes a server and a plurality of terminal devices. Each terminal device includes: a post accepting unit accepting posting from a user; a post information transmitting unit transmitting post information on posting, which has been accepted by the post accepting unit, to the server; a first post information receiving unit receiving post information distributed from the server; a display processing unit performing processing to display post information, which has been received by the first post information receiving unit, at a display unit; an operation accepting unit accepting predetermined operation related to post information displayed by the display processing unit; and an operation information transmitting unit transmitting information on operation, which has been accepted by the operation accepting unit, to the server.

Abstract: An input terminal device of one example includes a CPU, and the CPU transmits operation data to a game apparatus executing game processing in response to an operation by a user. Furthermore, when a TV remote control button provided to the input terminal device is operated, the CPU sets a TV control mode capable of operating a television, to thereby display a TV remote controller image on an LCD of the input terminal device. By using this image, the user inputs operation data of the television.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium for using electronic advertising resources as mechanisms to enable individuals to participate in electronic games alone or in conjunction with other players.

Abstract: A method of encouraging actions by users with respect to a game networking system is disclosed. An indication of a presence of a user of a game networking system at a physical location is received. An opportunity for the user to perform an action within a game associated with the game networking system to obtain an achievement pertaining to the game is identified. The availability of the opportunity is triggered based on the presence of the user at the physical location. A notification to the user of information pertaining to the opportunity is communicated.

Abstract: Methods and system for encoded information processing are described. In one embodiment, an encoded pattern may be optically detected from source media. The encoded pattern may be associated with programming content of a content source. The encoded pattern may be decoded to reproduce encoded data. The programming content may be identified based on reproduction of the encoded data. A scheduled start time of the programming content may be obtained. When a current device time is within a notification time qualification of the scheduled start time, a programming content start alert may be generated. An interactive opportunity notification associated with the programming content may be provided based on generation of the programming content start alert. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an online or mobile application for playing a location-based multiplayer game. In one configuration and by non-limiting example, the game is a cross-platform, location-based, massively-multiplayer game of strategy. Players interact to capture millions of battle zones that correspond to real world locations in hundreds of countries using their mobile devices, web browsers, and consoles.

Abstract: A water play apparatus and associated method of manufacturing the water play apparatus includes a hollow, rigid endoskeleton having a fluid passage formed therethrough. An exoskeleton is received around the endoskeleton and formed from a material (foam) different and less rigid than the endoskeleton (rigid pipe or tube), and a hardener or a polymer skin is received over the exoskeleton.

Abstract: A toy figurine includes an internal lighting effect. The internal lighting is visible through the outer surface of the figurine and may be manipulated to produce various lighting effects. The internal lighting includes a lighting layer, a visual effects display layer and a diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer may include an external surface of the toy figurine.

Abstract: The shooting toy (1) includes a shooter (5) and a projectile (4) to be ejected from the shooter. A trigger element (6) is movably mounted in a shooter body (7) and has a pusher part (10) adapted to push the projectile (4) away from its loaded position. The shooter (5) is adapted to eject the projectile (4) along a centre axis of a cylindrical surface of the projectile (4). A pinching element (8) is adapted to prevent ejection in said direction of the projectile (4) in its loaded position in the shooter body (7) by means of frictional force acting between a pinching surface of the pinching element (8) and the cylindrical surface of the projectile (4). The pinching surface is adapted to guide the cylindrical surface of the projectile (4) in the ejection direction.

Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.

Abstract: A toy simulating a walking or crawling creature comprising, a drive wheel assembly with at least a drive wheel, and a plurality of shafts that are eccentrically configured with respect to the main rotational axis of the drive wheel. A plurality of limbs are loosely coupled to said drive wheel through the plurality of shafts. The joint end of a limb is loosely coupled to a shaft so the limb can freely pivot around the shaft. A pair of left and right limbs coupled to a shaft further comprise at least a rotation stop that reciprocally restrain the rotational movement of the paired limbs. The terminal tip ends of limbs extend outward and downward to make contact with a surface continuously or temporarily through a rotation cycle of the drive wheel assembly. The limbs slide linearly and reciprocally on a surface as the drive wheel assembly is rotated.

Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.

Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.

Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.

Abstract: A clip attachment system and method of manufacture can include: a proximal end; a first prong and a second prong, the first prong and the second prong extending from sides of the proximal end; a proximal extension extending from a middle portion of the proximal end between and spaced apart from the first prong and the second prong, and the proximal extension extending further from the proximal end than all portions of the first prong and the second prong that are in direct contact with the proximal end; a first intermediate extension extending from the first prong toward the second prong and a second intermediate extension extending from the second prong toward the first prong; and wherein the first prong terminates in a first curved end that extends toward and is spaced apart from a second curved end of the second prong.

Abstract: A detachable hula hoop having waterproof reservoirs is provided with hollow arc sections each including a neck; a first connection end at a first end and including an opening, a channel, and a first recess on a surface; a plug including a cylindrical member and a head; a second connection end at a second end and including a closed member and a second recess on a surface; and a reservoir. The first recess is complimentarily disposed in the second recess to fasten the first and second connection ends together. The cylindrical member is disposed in the neck, the head urges against an annular shoulder to block the neck, and the head is urged against by the closed member.

Abstract: A device is disclosed having a central axis and opposed spaced apart parallel plates with slots and lacing holes therein for receiving linear elements such as string or lines.

Abstract: A party cannon includes a cannon body and an open-top container movably retained within the cannon body by interconnecting biasing elements. The open-top container is structured and disposed for holding candy, toys, or other items that are loosely filled therein and is held in a loaded position against the force of the one or more biasing elements. Operation of a trigger and locking mechanism releases the open-top container in a rapid forward movement towards an open muzzle end of the cannon body causing the items within the container to be launched outwards from the open muzzle end of the cannon body and through the air so that the items land scattered throughout an area of a room or outdoor ground surface. The container can be re-filled for another launch, thereby allowing for ongoing reuse of the party cannon at the same party and at future events.

Abstract: A universal translator for an automation and motion control system enables components from different manufacturers to communicate with each other and be controlled by the automation and motion control system. The universal translator can remove unnecessary information from the component to enhance operation of the automation and motion control system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing field enhanced separations on a feed, such as a petroleum feed, a refinery feed, or another type of hydrocarbonaceous feed. The system can allow for increased throughput of feed per volume of the separation device or system while performing a desired amount of field enhanced separation. The field enhanced separation can include separation by thermal diffusion, optionally enhanced by the presence of an electric field in the channel for performing the separation by thermal diffusion.

Abstract: A cover arrangement is provided for a launder channel of a clarifier tank. The clarifier tank has an arcuate outer circumferential wall and a weir wall, with the launder channel disposed between the walls. The cover arrangement has a single mounting section configured to be coupled to the arcuate outer circumferential wall and a plurality of cover sections, each of which are coupled to the same single mounting section at different locations. The cover sections are configured to extend from the arcuate outer circumferential wall inwards towards the center of the clarifier tank covering the launder channel.

Abstract: A filter cartridge having double threads is provided, and has a housing and a cap. The housing is opaque and provided with a connecting portion, a filter containing portion and a bottom portion. The housing and the cap are tightly connected to each other by a connector. When the housing and the cap are assembled via the connector, various types of threads and shapes of the bottom portion of the housing can be selected. Additionally, users can conveniently observe the using condition of a filter media through an opened window formed on an outer circumference surface of the bottom portion of the housing and a transparent base, so that the user can then directly decide whether the filter media should be changed or not.