Patents Issued in April 5, 2016
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Patent number: 9302132Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler is provided with a skipping shield having air flow passages therethrough to reduce the negative impact that the shield has on the thermal response of the sprinkler. By providing holes, slots, louvers, or mesh to the skipping shield, water from adjacent flowing sprinklers can still be blocked from impinging on the thermal element. The shield will block water but allow hot gas from the fire to flow through the shield thereby improving the response time of the thermal element.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventors: Brian S. Green, Lindsay M. Barker
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Patent number: 9302133Abstract: A fire extinguishing system is disclosed in which the system comprises a fire extinguisher having an opening, and a valve assembly covering the opening. The valve assembly includes a valve movable from a first position in which the valve seals the opening of the fire extinguisher to a second position in which the valve exposes the opening to allow expulsion of fire suppression material(s) from the fire extinguisher. A release mechanism, which may be in the form of a solenoid or a manual release mechanism, is provided for moving the valve to its open position. Methods of using the aforementioned fire extinguisher to suppress a fire are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Marotta Controls, Inc.Inventors: Krzysztof Kluz, James LaGrotta, Christopher Modin
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Patent number: 9302134Abstract: Apparatuses and systems are provided which include one or more receptacles for receiving drugs and further include one or more stored supplies of one or more absorbent materials comprising crosslinkers, wherein the apparatus and systems are adapted to release the absorbent materials comprising crosslinkers into the one or more receptacles. A method is provided which includes depositing a drug into a predetermined amount of fluid and adding to the drug containing fluid a absorbent material comprising crosslinkers which is capable of encapsulating the drug containing fluid and possibly killing infectious materials within the fluid and/or denaturing the drug within the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Vigilant Devices, LLC.Inventors: David A. Nelson, Alfred Rafi Baddour
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Patent number: 9302135Abstract: A multi zone trampoline is disclosed. The trampoline includes a frame, including a plurality of first vertical members, a plurality of first horizontal members coupled to the first vertical members and generally defining a perimeter of a planar jumping surface, a plurality of second vertical members, the second vertical members having a height greater than the first vertical members, a plurality of second horizontal members coupled to the second vertical members and at least partially defining a second perimeter greater than the perimeter of the planar jump surface, and a plurality of caps positioned at the top of at least a portion of the first vertical members, the caps configured to accommodate cables running in perpendicular directions while preventing direct contact between perpendicular cables. A plurality of segments are arranged to form the jump surface, the planar segments being coupled to one or more of the cables.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Defy Gravity, LLCInventors: Brandon Dallmann, Dean Prochnow, Brett Shunkwiler, Kyle Shunkwiler
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Patent number: 9302136Abstract: A multipurpose exercise machine requiring only three points of adjustment centrally located. It has a one point height adjustment and two adjustments for the rotating arm assemblies. Dip and chin up bars are attached to the arm assemblies. The machine contains an integrated swingable workout bench. Through the use of a pulley system and counter balance assembly, the cable system maintains tension and provides a constant length of cable.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.Inventor: Grzegorz Lyszczarz
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Patent number: 9302137Abstract: A resistance-applying garment includes an elastic line arranged in a zigzag pattern and a plurality of connectors connecting side-by-side pairs of portions of the elastic line so as to form an assembled tubular mesh netting structure having an endless sidewall and open opposite ends in which none of the portions of the elastic line cross over one another and the connectors are disposed about the exterior of the endless sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Christopher Joseph Yelvington
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Patent number: 9302138Abstract: An apparatus for training the upper extremities is taught and claimed. The invention comprises a paddle subassembly adapted to slidingly engage with a mount subassembly. A user interacts with the apparatus by pulling on a climbing hold located on the paddle subassembly. The paddle subassembly offers increasing resistance to the user, thus increasing the strength and endurance of the muscle groups exercised. Resistance elements such as, for example, bungee cords and the like are used to provide resistance. The climbing hold is interchangeable, thus allowing the use of various styles and shapes of climbing holds in order to provide a variety of strength exercises for the hands. The slide of the invention is adapted to rotate to a plurality of discrete angles. The invention is particularly useful and training the muscles of the fingers, hands, wrists and forearms in preparation for rock climbing activities.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Michael McCanney, Amar Patel, David P. Jaeger
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Patent number: 9302139Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame with a pair of vertical guides. A carriage is slidably carried on each of the guides. Each of the carriages has a locking mechanism to lock the carriage at a selected vertical position and a release to disengage the locking mechanism. A horizontal exercise bar is slidably carried on guide rods. First and second cables are coupled to a selectable exercise resistance, each of the cables having an end selectively coupled to either the respective carriage or to a respective bracket at the end of the exercise bar. Secondary brackets on the exercise bar are configured to engage respective ones of the carriage releases and grab the carriage so as to selectively engage and disengage the locking mechanisms upon axial rotation of the exercise bar and raise and lower the carriages with the exercise bar.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Dream Visions, LLCInventors: Theodore G. Habing, Jeff Laborde
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Patent number: 9302140Abstract: A multi-function exercise machine for exercising the upper, middle and lower body from a seated position including pull down, leg press, and forward and rearward wheel exercise regimens, all with adjustable resistance and weight capabilities, for exercising specific targeted muscle groups.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Kenyatta ibn Muhammad
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Patent number: 9302141Abstract: A variable weight toning method, system and kit. An elongated flexible member adapted to be worn for example on the wrist or ankle of the user includes various sections that selectively receive weighted bars. The number of bars is increased over time to increase muscular toning. The system may include a storage unit in which the flexible member and various weighted bars may be stored. The method includes gradually increasing the number of weighted bars in the flexible member as muscle tone improves.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: BETTER WAY INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: Stephen C. Haley
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Patent number: 9302142Abstract: A weight training barbell system provides modifiable barbells that facilitate the attachment of plate weights, various elastic straps, inelastic bands, handles, grips, and connectors, in a compact space saving design. The weight training barbell system incorporates various features that allow it to perform specialized exercises that provide same or greater intensity from a workout using lower weights. The weight training barbell system accomplishes this through the use of specialized components that permit a user to redistribute weight along the length of the bar and components that add resistance, in more than one direction, while lifting the bar. The weight training barbell system can be utilized to perform compression lifting exercises, offset lifting exercises, and self spotting exercises.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Raymond E Berry, Michael D Prindle
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Patent number: 9302143Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter relate to an exercise device for torso rotations. The device includes a rotating assembly including an inclined, elevated, backwardly-oriented back rest and optionally a head rest and an arm assembly. The rotating assembly is configured to a effect a side-to-side rotation around a pivot point elevated above a base of the device and around an axis oriented along the device. When the user leans weight his upper back on the back rest to elevate his/her upper back, s/he may effect torso rotations that, in some embodiments, are resisted by a resistance assembly of the exercise device.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: CHESED DIRECT HOLDINGS LTD.Inventor: Mark Zachary Kyriacos
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Patent number: 9302144Abstract: A mobile exercise system includes a rectangular shaped frame designed for attachment to a roof of an automobile, at least one pole, at least one riser comprising a bar and a horizontal bore, at least one bore in the frame, the bore designed for holding the pole when in stowed mode, a in the frame for holding the riser when in stowed mode, at least one vertical bore in the frame, into which said the riser can be inserted and secured when in deployed mode, such that said riser extends vertically from the frame, and wherein the pole may be inserted into the horizontal bore of the riser and extends horizontally from the riser when in deployed mode; and a horizontal bore in the frame, into which said pole can be inserted and secured when in deployed mode, such that the pole extends horizontally from the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Gianfranco Benavides
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Patent number: 9302145Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable stride length includes a frame, a driving unit, an adjustment unit, and a coupling unit. The driving unit includes two pedals, a pair of handlebars and a pair of wheels. The handlebars and the wheels are correspondingly and respectively mounted to the frame. A crank is interposed between the wheels. Two pedal shafts are pivotally and respectively mounted between each wheel and each handlebar. The adjustment unit includes a stationery member mounted to the frame, a driving member mounted to the stationery member, and a linearly movable coupling member. The coupling unit includes two first shafts pivotally connected to the coupling member, two second shafts respectively and pivotally mounted between each handlebar and each first shaft. Two bars are pivotally and respectively engaged to each second shaft and the crank. Thereby, a stride length of the two pedals can be simultaneously adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: REXON INDUSTRIAL CORP., LTD.Inventor: Yao Jen Chang
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Patent number: 9302146Abstract: The inventive device described in the present application is a combined jumping and walker device. The high of the rope/system is scalable depending on desire length that the user wants it to give the child for a specific purposeāJump, Walk, Crawl or a combination of any of them. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Abraham Wien
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Patent number: 9302147Abstract: An up and down restoration treading leisure exercise apparatus comprises a rack body, a rear wheel shaft gear, a braking component, an unidirectional flywheel, a spindle component, a chain wheel, a driving belt and a transmission belt. The spindle component is disposed to the rack body. The shaft core of the spindle component is provided for mounting the unidirectional flywheel and the chain wheel. The driving belt is circularly disposed to the unidirectional flywheel to provide unidirectional transmission force. When a user downwardly treads the braking component, the branch bar of the braking component will pull the driving belt and enable the unidirectional flywheel and the chain wheel at the same axis to synchronously rotate. The chain wheel drives the rear wheel shaft gear and the rear wheel through the transmission belt.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: HSIN LUNG ACCESSORIES CO., LTD.Inventor: Hsueh-Sen Liao
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Patent number: 9302148Abstract: An epicyclic gear system features a cylindrical flywheel with a cylindrical flywheel cavity, a plurality of cylindrical mounting pillars, an annular ring gear mounted on the cylindrical mounting pillars, and an annular sun gear mounted to and extending from the flywheel cavity. The epicyclic gear system features a planet carrier mounted to an axle shaft and a planet gear mounted to the planet carrier. The axle shaft passes through an axle aperture, a ring gear aperture, and a sun gear aperture. The planet gear engages the ring gear and the sun gear to provide a desired gear ratio for rotating the flywheel via rotation of the axle shaft, the planet carrier, the planet gear, and the sun gear.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SHINN FU CORPORATIONInventors: Marko Vujicic, Chien-Chi Su
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Patent number: 9302149Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus designed to be utilized by one or two people. The abdominal exercise apparatus includes a base having a central arm, a post joined to the central arm and extending vertically therefrom, at least one pair of foot supports extending from the post, a pair of base sleeves, each of the pair of base sleeves joined to opposing sides of the base, a pair of supports, each of the supports having a first support end and a second support end, wherein the second support end is received by one of the base sleeves, and a pair of T-shaped knee rests, each of the T-shaped knee rests includes a long arm having a first end and a second end and a short arm attached to the first end of the long arm, wherein each of the second long arm ends is received by the first end of each of the pair of supports.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Darnyl Parker
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Patent number: 9302150Abstract: A training apparatus includes: a rotation center to be substantially matched with a center axis of a body of a user when the user is in standing posture; pelvis-fixing means capable of moving toward and away from the rotation center; and rotary mechanism support means for supporting the pelvis-fixing means so that the pelvis-fixing means is rotatable about the rotation center and capable of being aligned with a height position of an ilium of the user by causing the pelvis-fixing means to move up and down in parallel with the rotation center. The pelvis-fixing means is arranged so as to be pressed against the height position of the ilium of the user, from front or back side, or is arranged on each of front and back sides of the user so as to sandwich the height position of the ilium of the user from the front and back sides.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Clubcreate Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takeo Tsuzuki
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Patent number: 9302151Abstract: A bowed stringed instrument bowing exercise apparatus includes a base having at least one connecting portion, a cross bar having a first end and a second end opposite to each other and at least one connecting portion between the first and second ends, and the cross bar being installed at the connecting portion through the first end, and a track rod having an end portion provided for fixing or slidably connecting the connecting portion. When the track rod is operated, an operator experience and learn how to play the bowing motion steadily by hand to train the operator's coordination and control on how to bow strings to produce different tones.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Yu-Hua Chen
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Patent number: 9302152Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a video display. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes an integrated platform. Memory within the apparatus contains a library of instructional exercise programs, such as yoga, Pilates, body toning and stretching routines. The apparatus may also connect to a network, such as the Internet to stream and/or download additional exercise programs. A user interface enables the user to select from available programs, which are shown on the video display. Audio for the programs may be provided via speakers or though headphones, which may be rechargeable and/or wireless.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Yoga Today LLCInventors: Scott Alan Blum, Kimberly Jane Whitman
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Patent number: 9302153Abstract: A therapeutic device includes a base and a platform supported by springs. The platform may be attached to the base by hinges. An upper platform may be rotatably attached to the platform such that it rotates about an axis located above the platforms. The upper platform may be biased by springs between the upper platform and the platform. Handlebars may also be Incorporated into the device. A variety of interchangeable. Springs may be provided to assist in adjusting the therapeutic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Ronald Harwin
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Patent number: 9302154Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an active camming device including a head member, a set of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes are configured to rotate between a retracted state and a spring biased extended state. The connection system includes a lengthwise cable coupled to the terminal. The retraction system is uniquely configured to enable selective engagement of the retracted state of the cam lobes with respect to the cam head. The retraction system includes slidably externally coupling a trigger and retraction sleeve to the cam lobes over the cable. A set of independent sleeves are also slidably coupled to the cable over the retraction sleeve between the trigger and cam lobes. The independent sleeves may be conically shaped and oriented to adjacently internest with one another so as to protect the retraction sleeve during operation of the refraction system.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.Inventors: Jeremy Andrew Steck, Breandan Perkins, Samuel Goodrich Lacey, Bill Belcourt, Jacob Hall, Joseph Benjamin Walker, Kent Lansing Dodge
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Patent number: 9302155Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball having an outer surface comprising a plurality of dimples covering greater than 70 percent of the outer surface, wherein at least 20 percent of the dimples incorporate directional surface texturing therein. The directional surface texturing preferably comprises substantially parallel channels or protrusions formed within the dimples.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Chris Hixenbaugh, Nicholas M. Nardacci, Michael R. Madson
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Patent number: 9302156Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. Preferably, the specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is less than the density of the outer core layer. The ball further includes a cover of at least one layer and may include at least one casing layer. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Mark L. Binnette, Brian Comeau, Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci
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Patent number: 9302157Abstract: A solid multi-layer golf ball includes a core, a mantle layer, and a cover layer. The cover layer and the mantle layer are both made of a thermoplastic polyurethane material. The cover layer is softer than the mantle layer and provided with an optimal thickness for spin and durability. The mantle layer is relatively thin compared to the cover layer and the volume of the ball as a whole. The mantle layer is also harder than the cover layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Yasushi Ichikawa, Chien-Hsin Chou, Chen-Tai Liu
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Patent number: 9302158Abstract: A golf ball, showing a lower spin rate and a greater flight distance on driver shots by controlling a hardness distribution of the spherical core thereof, comprises a spherical core and at least one cover layer covering the spherical core. The spherical core is formed from a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, (d1) a salt of a carboxylic acid having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an aromatic carboxylic acid and/or a salt thereof, and (d2) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 5 or more carbon atoms, a salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 5 or more carbon atoms, thiobenzoic acids, salts of thiobenzoic acids, a mercaptocarboxylic acid derivative and a dithiodicarboxylic acid derivative.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ayaka Shindo, Chiemi Mikura, Ryota Sakamine
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Patent number: 9302159Abstract: The present invention relates to a racket for ball games comprising a frame forming a head portion and a handle portion, wherein the head portion accommodates a string bed comprising strings and defining a string plane, wherein the strings of the string bed are passed through several holes in the head portion, wherein at least three strings are passed through three of said holes in such a way that the longitudinal axis of each of said three holes extends in a first direction and the string passed through the hole extends within the string bed in a second direction, wherein the first and the second direction include an angle having an absolute value between 0.5° and 15° and wherein the absolute values of the angles of these three strings differ by maximally 3°.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Head Technology GmbHInventors: Ralf Schwenger, Stefan Mohr
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Patent number: 9302160Abstract: A removable weight in the form of a plug screw that is received in a receptacle of a golf club head. The weight includes adjustment weight pieces that are added to or subtracted from the screw body to yield the desired weight adjustment. The plug screw is removably connected to the golf club head and includes multiple recesses which receive various shaped weight pieces. The weight pieces can be formed from a variety of materials, each having a particular density to provide a multitude of weight choices.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Yu Jin Song
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Patent number: 9302161Abstract: A hollow golf club is provided having an outer shell and an inner frame. The outer shell comprises one or more lightweight members, such as the crown or the skirt, and preferably fits within an envelope of about 5 inchesĆ5 inchesĆ2.8 inches. The inner frame fits within a smaller envelope and sits on the sole of the club head. One or more weights are located either on or within the inner frame to optimize the moment of inertia of the club head about both the vertical axis running through the center of gravity or geometric center of the club head, hereinafter referred to as the āy-axis,ā and the axis running through the center of the shaft of the golf club, hereinafter referred to as the āhosel axis.ā The weights can be attached to the inner frame or can be distributed within the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Noah de la Cruz, Charles E. Golden, John W. Morin
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Patent number: 9302162Abstract: A golf bag system is described that can include a main golf bag and a removable golf bag. The main golf bag and removable golf bag can be releasably coupled together for transporting as a single unit (e.g., golf bag system) or as two separate units (e.g., main golf bag and removable golf bag). In some implementations, the removable golf bag can be configured to function at least similar to the golf bag system in that it can carry approximately fourteen golf clubs and include storage compartments for carrying golf balls, golf accessories, etc. Additionally, both the main golf bag and removable golf bag can include removable storage containers.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Theodore D. Foxman
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Patent number: 9302163Abstract: A golf tee has a tee body that forms at least three ball support points that are each spaced from a center point of the tee body. The tee body further has at least three ground contact points that are each positioned between two of the ball support points for supporting the tee body and the golf ball above the ground surface. The tee body is constructed such that the ball support points are spaced from the ground contact points such that a golf ball is supported above the ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Lucio Maldonado
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Patent number: 9302164Abstract: A golf grip for a golf club includes a cap, a body, a tip, and a grip surface. The body includes an under layer, a top layer, and a middle layer. The under layer includes a first color. The top layer includes a second color, different than the first color. The top layer is disposed on the under layer. The middle layer includes a third material. The middle layer is at least partially disposed between the under layer and the top layer. The tip is a portion of the under layer extending beyond the top layer and the middle layer. The grip surface extends between the cap and the tip. The grip surface is the radially outer surface of the body and includes the top layer, a plurality of exposed portions of the under layer, and a plurality of exposed portions of the middle layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Lamkin CorporationInventors: Robert J. Lamkin, Carl Pettersen, Denisse Camou, Patricia Marquez, Andrew Kerr, Carlos Martinez, Adam Colton, Peter Brown, Kerri Kauffman, Carlos Rodriguez, Raul Medina, Ricardo Medina, Ting Lau, Steve Tallman, Jorge Gonzalez, Mary Ramirez
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Patent number: 9302165Abstract: A basketball net testing device has a mounting frame, a delivering mechanism, a shooting mechanism, a basketball hoop, a returning mechanism, and a controller. The delivering mechanism has multiple ball seats used for delivering basketballs. The shooting mechanism has a guiding disc and two speeding rollers. The ball seats deliver the basketballs to the guiding disc. The guiding disc guides each of the basketballs to drop between the speeding rollers. The speeding rollers are driven to rotate by a second motor assembly and increase momentum of the basketball. Thus, the basketball is shot into the basketball hoop to rub against a basketball net. Then the basketball drops into the returning mechanism and rolls back into one ball seat of the delivering mechanism in order to be used for testing durability of the basketball net again.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: JIAO HSIUNG INDUSTRY CORP.Inventor: Keng-Fong Chu
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Patent number: 9302166Abstract: A tennis practice device that has a rebound surface made out of composite material consisting of cement, ground calcium silica, cellulose fibers, wood fibers and other select additives such as fly ash and a sound dampening material sandwiched between the rebound surface and the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Sai Karthik Annapragada
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Patent number: 9302167Abstract: A golf club having at least one directional based graphic on the golf club it disclosed. More specifically, the golf club in accordance with the present invention will have at least one directional based graphic that will only be visible when the golf club is oriented in a desirable direction while staying invisible in all other undesirable directions.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Cobra Golf IncorporatedInventors: Ryan L. Roach, Peter L. Soracco
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Patent number: 9302168Abstract: A golf stroke training device adapted to assist users in practicing the mechanics of different types of golf strokes. The device comprises a plurality of adjustable markers that provide both a physical and visual cue to the user if the user's backswing is too long for the type of stroke that he or she is practicing. The device can be configured for a variety of different types of golf strokes, including putts, pitches, chips, and drives. The device is highly adjustable and suitable for use by many differently sized individuals. The device comprises a frame having a base and an upper portion, a front and back post extending from the upper portion at an angle, and a plurality of markers adjustably attached to the frame. The markers comprise backswing markers that indicate where a particular swing type should end and feet markers that show where the user should stand.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Livingston Williams
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Patent number: 9302169Abstract: A golf putter practice device for practicing repetitive ball striking develops consistent contact on an optimal position on the striking surface of a putter. The device includes a body having a top surface, a front surface, and a channel extending through the body. The channel receives a flange of the putter therein whereby the front surface of the body covers a striking surface of the putter. Alignment indicia transverse to the channel is positioned on the top surface of the body. The alignment indicia has a front section abutting and extending rearwardly from a junction of the top surface with the front surface. A fastener is coupled to the body for securing the body on the putter.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Jeong Soo Lee
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Patent number: 9302170Abstract: Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Santoshkumar Balakrishnan, Jordan M. Rice, Steven H. Walker, Adam S. Carroll, Corey C. Dow-Hygelund, Aaron K. Goodwin, James M. Mullin, Tye L. Rattenbury, Joshua M. Rooke-Ley, John M. Schmitt
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Patent number: 9302171Abstract: A glove has a palm side and a back side joined at a side edge to form a glove body. The palm side and the back side are constructed from a stretch material. Panels attach to the stretch material on the palm side to form finger parts, palm parts and a back part. The panels are separated from each other by the stretch material to allow relative movement. Elastic bands attached to the panels on the back side adjust the fit. A thumb part has a gusset of the stretch material. Grip surfaces have an embossed texture with indentations.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Zero Friction, LLCInventor: John R. Iacono
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Patent number: 9302172Abstract: An inline skate including a wheel-driving unit which generates power when a foot pushes on the ground to rotate the wheels, and when the boot is lifted, the frame is spaced apart from the ground to further increase the time required for stepping forward on the ground or being pushed from the ground, thereby obtaining propulsive force such that the inline skate quickly advances.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: HAPPYLIFE CO., LTDInventor: Ji Hoon Kim
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Patent number: 9302173Abstract: A motorized, wheeled personal vehicle and related methods thereof is provided. The motorized, wheeled personal vehicle includes a deck and at least one truck affixed to the deck. A bushing assembly is interfaced between the at least one truck and the deck. An axle and wheel assembly is rotatably connected to the at least one truck. A motor is affixed to the truck, wherein the motor has a gear extending into a cavity within the truck, wherein the gear is operatively connected to the axle and wheel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Joseph A. DiCarlo, Joseph Ryan DiCarlo
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Patent number: 9302174Abstract: A transformable obstacle assembly is described. Embodiments of the transformable obstacle assembly include a dual rail structure and a pair of support structures. Typically, the dual rail structure can include a first rail, a second rail, a plurality of ribs, and a pair of panels. The plurality of ribs can be implemented to couple the first rail to the second rail. To elevate the dual rail structure of the ground, the pair of support structures can be coupled to opposite ends of the dual rail structure. In one embodiment, a height of the support structures can be altered to raise and lower the dual rail structure. Typically, the dual rail structure can be implemented in either a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Cory Fuhrmeister, Carl Borgstrom
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Patent number: 9302175Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a Sudoku style hybrid game are disclosed. Sudoku style hybrid games can include a themed entertainment game in which a player places symbols into a Sudoku puzzle and events within the entertainment portion of the Sudoku style entertainment game can trigger wagers in a real world game of chance. The outcome of the wagers can result in payouts of real world credit and can also affect gameplay within the Sudoku style entertainment game.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Gamblit Gaming, LLCInventors: Miles Arnone, Frank Cire, Caitlyn Ross, Scott Shimmin
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Patent number: 9302176Abstract: A three dimensional (3D) playing device includes a playing surface; a first anaglyph image displayed on the playing surface, the anaglyph image including a first and a second superimposed color layers that have a predetermined lateral offset, the first color layer including a first color, the second color layer including a second color, the first and second colors are different from each other; a plurality of prearranged dots displayed on the playing surface; and indicia indicating a predetermined sequence to connect the dots. The first anaglyph image forms a background or a foreground for an image revealed by connecting the dots.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Mindware CorporationInventors: Teza Alvite, Jonathan Staruck, Adam Turner
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Patent number: 9302177Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for executing an adventure game. One method includes operations for sending an interface for a betting game, and for starting an online game that is displayed simultaneously with the interface for the betting game. The method further includes operations for detecting a bet placed in the betting game, and for determining an outcome of the bet in the betting game. An avatar is advanced along a path of the online game, where the amount of advancement of the avatar is based on the outcome of the bet.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Josh Guase, Nimai Malle, Nathan Ratcliffe
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Patent number: 9302178Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a general mood adding scheme in a cloud-based game system. In some examples, a method performed under control of a computing device may include receiving from a raw database at least one set of facial expression data, each of the at least one set of facial expression data being accompanied by time information and location information, clustering a geographic area to form at least one cluster based at least in part on the at least one set of facial expression data, and storing the at least one cluster in a map database corresponding to the area.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Takahiro Miyashita, Satoru Satake, Masahiro Shiomi
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Patent number: 9302179Abstract: A training program is configured to systematically drive neurological changes to treat an addiction, wherein a plurality of addiction-related stimuli stimulate craving for the object of the addiction. The training program comprises at least one computerized reverse conditioning game configured to present a plurality of target and distractor stimuli, wherein a subset of the distractor stimuli are addiction-related stimuli, and prompts a game participant to respond to the target stimuli and ignore the distractor stimuli.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: POSIT SCIENCE CORPORATIONInventors: Michael M. Merzenich, Chung-Hay Luk, Mor Nahum, Jyoti Mishra Ramanathan, Thomas Matthew Van Vleet
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Patent number: 9302180Abstract: A laser maze attraction has a series of lasers and sensors that may be configured in a maze where a user may be timed for completing the maze, but with penalties for breaking a laser beam. A controller may illuminate a plurality of lasers and monitor sensors corresponding to each of the lasers. The controller may also calculate an elapsed time and deduct a penalty for any laser beam that is broken. A customer interface may include a timer, various buttons arranged in the maze, and other devices that may be actuated during the timed event.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Ted Ziemkowski, Chris Corman
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Patent number: 9302181Abstract: The present application facilitates reconstruction of a party after game over to avoid wastefulness in time required for party construction. Moreover, the present application aims at hastening reconstruction of the party to improve real thrill of the game. A game server executes the game. The game server includes a party storage for storing party information relating to the party. The party includes characters. A reached points storage stores, for each character, at least one point that the character has reached. An interface transmits, for a first character, display information that is operative to display to the first character the at least one point that the first character has reached. The display information is also operative to display to the first character the at least one point that each other character has reached and that the first character has also reached.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA SQUARE ENIXInventors: Jin Fujisawa, Takashi Anzai, Kyoko Yamazaki