Abstract: Encapsulation configuration for electronic components in a flexible implantable medical device, including a first encapsulation section and a second encapsulation section, the first encapsulation section including a plurality of circuit boards (CBs), each CB including at least one electronics component and a plurality of connection cables, wherein each CB has a generally circular shape and wherein each connection cable electrically couples adjacent ones of the plurality of CBs alternatively at opposite ends, thereby giving the encapsulation configuration an accordion like shape when folded, the second encapsulation section including a flat CB, including a plurality of electronics components, wherein the flat CB has a generally rectangular shape, wherein the plurality of electronics components are positioned on both sides of the flat CB with taller ones of the plurality of electronics components positioned closer to the center of the flat CB and shorter ones of the plurality of electronics components positione

Abstract: An energy-releasing carbon nanotube transponder comprising a nanocapacitor connected to at least one carbon nanotube and method of using same are described. An adjustable amount of electric energy is stored within the nanocapacitor so that the energy-releasing carbon nanotube transponder delivers either a biologically destructive or a biologically non-destructive electrical charge to target cells in response to biological, chemical or electrical stimuli. An optional biocompatible coating onto the outer surface of the carbon nanotube transponder improves cellular targeting, cellular binding or body tolerance towards the carbon nanotube transponder. Optionally, a molecular label attached to at least one carbon nanotube allows for in vivo tracking of the carbon nanotube transponder.

Abstract: A medical device for use with a patient is described. The medical device includes a component for administering a treatment to the patient or receiving data of the patient. The component is configured to operate according to an internal setting. The medical device also includes a user interface through which a user can modify the internal setting, as well as a settings signature generator for generating a settings signature that represents a present state of the internal setting. A gateway is also provided for communicating a version of the settings signature out of the medical device.

Abstract: An electronic medical monitoring and treatment apparatus allows a victim of a medical emergency person access to a medical professional (MP) who can monitor, diagnose and treat the person from a remote site. The apparatus includes a cardiac medical monitoring and treatment device (MMTD) coupled to an electronic adapter designed to communicate with a local, first transmitting/receiving (T/R) device which, in turn, is adapted to electronically communicate with a remote, second transmitting/receiving (T/R) device used by the MP. The MMTD may comprise a cardiac treatment circuit for effecting cardiac pacing and/or defibrillation and a cardiac signal circuit for receiving cardiac signals. The cardiac signals are (1) transmitted from the signal circuit to the second T/R device for evaluation by the MP, (2) the MP may transmit a control signal to the treatment circuit, and (3), in response thereto, the treatment circuit may generate one or more electrical pulses for treatment of the person.

Abstract: Electrical circuit componentry is switchable into a defibrillator circuit to deliver a constant pacing current to a patient. The circuitry may include a constant current source inserted in a leg of the defibrillator circuit or a resistor of selected value inserted between a high voltage source and the high side of a defibrillator circuit.

Abstract: An emergency medical device includes a treatment device including a display face, a base including a bottom portion configured to rest on a resting surface, and a back portion configured to extend beyond a rear surface of the treatment device opposite the front portion. A rear structure is connected to the treatment device and extends beyond the rear surface of the treatment device wherein the base is configured to provide a first angle of the display face when the bottom portion is resting on the resting surface, and wherein the back portion and the rear structure provide a second angle of the display face when the back portion and the rear structure are resting on the resting surface.

Abstract: A device includes a phase shifting element array comprising a plurality of metamaterial structures that resonate in response to an input electromagnetic (EM) signal. The phase shifting element array generates an output EM signal that is a sum of component output electromagnetic signals generated respectively by the metamaterial structures and is configured to propagate wirelessly through at least a portion of a patient's body. A control circuit controls one or both of phases and amplitudes of the component electromagnetic output signals so that at least one of constructive and destructive interference between the component output electromagnetic signals causes the output signal to have a higher intensity EM radiation at a target region interior to the body and to have a zero or low intensity radiation at a non-target region interior to the body.

Abstract: A wearable magnetic device, a method for subjecting a body region to a magnetic field and a set of parts. The wearable magnetic device comprises a magnetic structure configured to generate a magnetic field in a field area of the device; an auxiliary magnet connected to the magnetic structure and configured to increase the intensity of the magnetic field in the field area of the device; and a fastener; wherein the auxiliary magnet and the fastener are configured to magnetically secure the fastener on a side of the auxiliary magnet facing away from the field area of the device with a piece of fabric or a piece of garment disposed between the auxiliary magnet and the fastener.

Abstract: A multi-layer magnetic device comprising two or more layers of containing magnets or ferromagnetic material to be applied to areas of the body of a mammal in which the first layer has one or more protrusions and the second layer has one or more receiving zones that are positioned to align with the protrusions of the first layer. At least a portion of the first layer has a first magnetic pattern, and at least a portion of the second layer has a second magnetic pattern such that, when the protrusions are aligned with the receiving zones, at least one region of the first magnetic pattern faces at least one region of the second magnetic pattern of like polarity thereby repulsing one another.

Abstract: There is provided a therapeutic apparatus for photodynamic therapy that includes a hollow tube inserted into a living body; an unfolding part that is coupled to one end of the tube and is unfolded; a light irradiation part that is disposed in the unfolding part to irradiate light; and an operating part that is coupled to the other end of the tube to unfold the unfolding part, wherein the light irradiation part irradiates light when the unfolding part is unfolded. The therapeutic apparatus for photodynamic therapy according to the present disclosure allows irradiation of light by unfolding tissues of the curved portion in the living body, using an unfolding part capable of being unfolded depending on the user's selection and the light irradiation part coupled to the unfolding part, there is an effect of allowing the use of the photodynamic therapy even in a portion that cannot be conventionally treated using the photodynamic therapy.

Abstract: A light therapy device, including: a housing including a hanging part lying over a user's nose and a bridge part connected to the hanging part; a light source positioned inside the housing and emitting light for treatment; and a rhinitis treatment optical guide having a protruding shape inside the housing to be inserted into the user's nose and guiding the light emitted from the light source to the outside.

Abstract: A device for delivering light to a nasal cavity is provided. The device has a base at a proximal end of the device. The base has a first end that is the proximal end and a second end opposite the first end. The device also has a sleeve operably connected to the base at the second end, an endpiece connected to the sleeve at a joint, a tapered tip for insertion into the nasal cavity, a light source disposed inside the tapered tip, and a power source to supply power to the device. The endpiece moves in the sleeve during pivoting movement about the joint. The angle between the sleeve and the endpiece is changeable from 0° to 40°.

Abstract: An ophthalmic phototherapy device and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing.

Abstract: An ophthalmic phototherapy device and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing.

Abstract: This invention provides for an energized biomedical ophthalmic device and associated method of measuring changes in biomarkers contained in tear film to generate data related to a light therapy regimen used to treat symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder. In some embodiments, the energized biomedical ophthalmic device can include an energized contact lens with a light source in communication with a processor controlling said light source according to the light therapy regimen. The light therapy regimen may be generated or modified by the processor from the measured changes and sometimes from user's preferences, and/or additional measurements, including for example, light exposure and/or circadian rhythm of the user.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing optogenetics using X-rays or ultrasound waves are provided. Visible-light-emitting nanophosphors can be provided to a sample, and X-ray stimulation can be used to stimulate the nanophosphors to emit visible light. Alternatively, ultrasonic waves can be provided to the sample to cause sonoluminescence, also resulting in emission of visible light, and this can be aided by the use of a chemiluminescent agent present in the sample. The emitted light can trigger changes in proteins that modulate membrane potentials in neuronal cells.

Abstract: An ophthalmic phototherapy device and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing.

Abstract: When reducing radiation dose to healthy tissue near a target volume, a 4D motion model (52) of a target volume is generated during CT scan data acquisition. The target volume is tracked, and tracked target volume position information (43) is provided to a motion estimation tool (48). Motion parameter information (60) output from the motion estimation tool is linked to motion phases of the target volume indicated by CT scan data. A dynamic planned target volume (PTV) (64) that covers the target volume in each motion phase is generated and linked to tracked motion parameters for each respective motion phase. A radiation dose is delivered to the PTV for each motion phase using the linked motion parameters and real-time tracking information.

Abstract: An automated treatment planning system having a planning image memory (14) which stores a volume diagnostic image; a user interface device (32) configured for a user to input data defining a plurality of regions of interest within the volume diagnostic image; and one or more processors. The processors are configured to receive the volume diagnostic image and plurality of user-defined regions of interest indicated within the volume diagnostic image; map the plurality of regions of interest to the body atlas (35) to determine anatomical locations within the plurality of regions of interest; map each region of interest of the plurality of regions of interest to the body atlas to select correct corresponding anatomical structures; receive a treatment plan template based upon the anatomical structures from a knowledge base (36). A planning module (38) is configured to generate a treatment plan using the treatment plan template.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for predicting and avoiding collisions during radiotherapy. A depth map produced by at least one three-dimensional camera is obtained by a computing device. The computing device identifies a plurality of objects in the depth map, wherein the plurality of objects comprise a radiation therapy machine and a patient. The computing device generates a corresponding three-dimensional model for each one of the plurality of objects. The computing device then determines whether the corresponding three-dimensional model for each one of the plurality objects overlaps with another corresponding three-dimensional model for another one of the plurality objects.

Abstract: A method for performing composite dose quality assurance with a three-dimensional (3D) radiation detector array includes delivering a radiation fraction to the 3D array according to a radiation treatment (RT) plan, measuring absolute dose per detector of the 3D array, per unit of time, determining a radiation source emission angle per unit of time, synchronizing the RT plan with the measured absolute doses and determined radiation source emission angles to determine an absolute time for a control point of each beam of the synchronized RT plan, converting the beams of the synchronized RT plan into a series of sub-beams, generating a 3D relative dose grid for each of the sub-beams, applying a calibration factor grid to each of the 3D relative dose grids to determine a 3D absolute dose grid for each of the sub-beams, summing the 3D absolute dose grids to generate a 3D absolute dose deposited in the 3D array, and determining a 3D dose correction grid for application to the RT plan based on the 3D absolute dose.

Abstract: This device for controlling a radiation treatment device is provided with a gantry for supporting a radiation emitting device so as to enable rotation thereof about a first axis, and a ring for supporting the gantry so as to enable rotation thereof about a second axis intersecting with the first axis, the device for controlling a radiation treatment device being provided with a movement path information storage unit for storing movement path information set in the radiation emitting device, and a control unit for providing a limit to the rotation speed of the gantry and the rotation speed of the ring while maintaining the ratio of the rotation speed of the gantry and the rotation speed of the ring indicated by the movement path information, on the basis of the rotation angle of the gantry and the rotation angle of the ring.

Abstract: A mask seal test method, device, and system of using the same are described herein. One method for testing a mask seal can include blocking a respirator cartridge to create pressure within a mask, wherein the mask includes a pressure sensor, measuring pressure values within the mask using the pressure sensor, and notifying a user in response to an increased pressure decay value among the pressure values received by the mask identification reader.

Abstract: An anchor arrangement for a safety line system is for use with a bracket to secure to a structure for mounting the safety line. The anchor arrangement either includes an alignment collar arranged to seat in a seat provided on the bracket, the alignment collar being able to seat in a plurality of different orientations with respect to the bracket; a resilient biasing means acting between the bracket and a reaction member provided as part of the anchor arrangement or a tension indicator for the safety line, which has a part of the bracket aligned adjacent and indicia zone on the anchor arrangement.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing vehicle has at least one pan extending distally from a connection portion and forming a concave space within a middle portion, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The first and second side walls extend downwardly from opposite sides of the middle portion. The first and second side walls are shaped such that the middle portion slopes from a distal side where the side walls are longest to a proximal side where the side walls are shortest.

Abstract: The invention discloses a fire fighting truck applicable to high-rise and super high-rise building fire suppression, comprising a truck chassis (1), a command control equipment (2), an launch control equipment (3), an equipment compartment (4), an launching apparatus (5), an ejection device (6), a fire extinguishing bomb (7), a turret control apparatus (8) and a photoelectric detection equipment (9), wherein, the command control equipment (2) and the launch control equipment (3) are arranged in the co-pilot position of the cab of the truck chassis (1); the equipment compartment (4) is arranged behind the cab and is fixed on the truck chassis (1) with bolts; the launching apparatus (5) is arranged on the truck chassis (1) and is fixed with screws; the ejection device (6) is arranged and fixed on the launching apparatus (5); the fire extinguishing bomb (7) is arranged within the ejection device (6); the turret control apparatus (8) is distributed on the truck chassis and the launching apparatus for accomplishin

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerial fire-fighting bucket. The bucket includes a base plate and a valve arrangement including at least one valve and a liner actuator. The base plate includes at least one aperture and the valve is arranged to block the aperture in a closed position and to allow fluid to pass from within the bucket through the aperture when in an open position. The valve is arranged to be moved by the linear actuator generally transversely across an upper face of the base plate between the closed position and the open position of the valve to progressively reveal the aperture.

Abstract: A fire protection device for electrical equipments, which is positioned or mounted near the electrical equipment or wrapped around said electrical equipment, comprising a laminar sheet or structure made of a fire-retardant and foaming material, which has a plurality of openings or holes, capable to allow ventilation of the electrical equipments to which the device is applied, said openings or holes being able to close as the temperature increases.

Abstract: A drilling and through-wall fire extinguishing device comprises a main water turbine, a forward and reverse commutator, a reducing sleeve, a hollow drill bit, a handwheel booster, a guide rail, a water separator, a vice water turbine and a high pressure water pump. The handwheel booster is connected with the main water turbine, the main water turbine is drivingly connected with the hollow drill bit through the forward and reverse commutator, the reducing sleeve is arranged between the hollow drill bit and the forward and reverse commutator, and the main water turbine and the forward and reverse commutator are fixed on the guide rail; and fire-fighting pressure water is fed by the water separator, a first water outlet of the water separator is communicated with the main water turbine, a second water outlet is communicated with the vice water turbine, and the vice water turbine is drivingly connected with the high pressure water pump.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous foaming Newtonian concentrate, an expanded foam composition and a process of forming a foam composition concentrate. The aqueous foaming concentrate includes a carbonized saccharide mixture, a surfactant, water and optionally further agents including cross-linking agents, thickeners, solvents, stabilizers, buffers, corrosion inhibitors and preservatives. Foaming concentrates of the present invention are free of fluorine and persistent organic pollutants and particularly suited for use in fire prevention, suppression and extinguishment, vapor suppression and wetting of surfaces at concentrations less than 1.3% by weight.

Abstract: A plasma abatement process for abating effluent containing a PFC gas from a processing chamber is described. A plasma abatement process takes gaseous foreline effluent from a processing chamber, such as an etch chamber, and reacts with the effluent within a plasma chamber placed in the foreline path. The plasma dissociates the PFC gases and reacts them with a reagent, converting the effluent into compounds that are non-global warming and which may be easily removed by traditional facility water scrubbing technology. This disclosure explains methods to control the reagent hydrogen to oxygen ratio such that in addition to PFC destruction, the abated compounds have modified composition to enable extension of the maintenance interval for downstream supporting equipment.

Abstract: A safe trampoline includes a flat resilient mat, and a support frame including an upper frame formed around the resilient mat and a lower frame for supporting the upper frame. The safe trampoline includes: a plurality of rollers mounted on the upper frame; connection members other than springs, sides of which are indirectly or directly coupled to a periphery of the resilient mat and opposite sides of which are partially wound on the rollers; and resilient bodies, sides of which are coupled to the opposite sides of the connection members and opposite sides of which are fixedly coupled to a specific part of a planar lower location of the resilient mat. The resilient bodies extend or are restored to the original positions according to a load applied to the resilient mat.

Abstract: An exercise machine inclination device for providing variable exercise intensity on an exercise machine by inclining the exercise machine. The exercise machine inclination device generally includes a base adapted for being positioned upon a floor, a support structure adapted for supporting an exercise machine, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.

Abstract: A lower extremity receiving device is disclosed, which facilitates enhanced gluteal muscle engagement, body stability, and range of motion. The device includes a self-standing sling that can stand upright and ready to receive a user's lower extremity and enable them to commence any combination of hip extension or hip abduction with proper form upon inserting their foot, the sling including a heel socket that surrounds and facilitates rotational movement of the user's heel during the applicable hip extension exercise, and a resistance harness connected to the sling and capable of engaging a resistance-transmitting line for exercise, the harness having a clearance space for providing clearance for a user's foot as they alternately insert or remove their foot. This functional framework of elements enables a user to perform full range of combination of hip extension and hip abduction under resistance, via hands-free insertion of either foot into the sling.

Abstract: A machine for exercising the rotator cuff muscles that is operable to individually and separately isolate and exercise each of the four rotator cuff muscles while the user is in a seated position. The exercise machine includes a plurality of structural elements including a main vertical beam and a base frame operable to be positioned on the ground, where the main beam extends vertically from the base frame. The machine includes a plurality of pulleys mounted to the structural elements and a plurality of exercise cables running through the pulleys, where handles are coupled to the exercise cables. A seat is mounted to the vertical beam and the handles are positioned relative thereto to allow the user to grasp the handles and perform the several exercises for each arm.

Abstract: A handle has opposed ends and a central extent. A grip rotationally receives the central extent of the handle. An adjustment wheel is secured to each end of the handle. A side cover is fixedly secured to each end of the grip. A dowel disk is on the handle adjacent to one side cover with fingers and spaces. A plurality of cam bits are supported on the handle. A safety lock is within the side cover adjacent to the dowel disk. The safety lock has a first end extent and a second end extent with a radial recess and a central extent with an axial projection. A coil spring within the radial recess urges the safety lock radially outwardly. A safety indicator may be seen on one side cover that changes from red to green as the weight selection wheel is turned, indication proper weight selection when green and a potential unsafe condition when red.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise machine that has all the functionality of a standing, bulky, multifunctional exercise machine, but can be mounted on a door frame so that it can quickly and conveniently change from full exercise functionality to full doorway functionality without any removal or disassembly of any components.

Abstract: An exercise device with a pair of upper links coupled to the frame and a pair of lower links pivotally coupled to the upper links is provided. A pair of pedals is received on a distal end of each of the lower links. A transfer system between the pair of upper links may include a first and a second pushrod, each with a first end pivotally coupled to each upper link and a second end opposite to the first end. A first and a second pivot arm, each pivotally coupled to the frame, may be included, each pivot arm receiving a respective pushrod. A pliable connector may be coupled to the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm, thus providing compliant reciprocating movement of the upper links.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a flexible exercise mat having a flexible body and a plurality of lights incorporated into the flexible body and visible in use on a surface of the flexible body. The system also includes an entertainment device having an input to receive a captured video image of a scene with the flexible exercise mat having the lights visible thereon. An image processor of the entertainment device detects positions of the lights within the image, and a processing device calculates a configuration of shape adopted by the exercise mat based upon the detected positions of the lights. In one mode, the lights are arranged to indicate a configuration of shape adopted by the exercise mat due to a surface upon which it has been placed. The entertainment device modifies a behaviour of an application in response to the configuration of shape of the exercise mat.

Abstract: Disclosed is a manual treadmill for the exercise of a user, comprising: a frame extending along a longitudinal direction and rotational shafts suitable to rotate about corresponding rotational axes transversal to the longitudinal direction of the frame; and an exercise belt operatively connected to the rotational shafts, so as to generate an endless closed exercise path having an upper portion suitable to interact with the user and a lower portion facing a reference plane. The upper portion has a set curved side profile along the longitudinal direction of the frame so that a force generated by the user on the exercise belt generates the rotation of the rotational shafts and the exercise belt.

Abstract: Full body exercise equipment including four elongate rails arranged in a generally side-by-side longitudinal configuration. The four elongate rails are connected together to allow for selected angular arrangements between the rails and also allow for selected longitudinal arrangements between the rails. A slidable shuttle member is provided on each rail with the two inside rails having toe holds and the two outside rails having hand grips. A resilient cord is provided for each shuttle for selectable attachment to either end of the shuttle to provide selected resistance against slidable movement of the shuttle in either direction on a respective rail.

Abstract: This gait analysis apparatus comprises three, and preferably four, vertical force sensors disposed between a treadmill and the ground. When a person walks on the treadmill belt, each force sensor emits an electronic signal proportional to the load on the frame. The sensors measure the load hundreds of times per second and that data, in combination with the speed of the treadmill belt, enables a processing unit to calculate many gait parameters. The resultant calculations are displayed to the clinician in numeric and graphical formats. Due largely to the few number of force sensors, the apparatus is relatively inexpensive compared to existing gait parameter apparatuses and can be easily retrofitted to existing treadmills by either replacing the treadmill's existing ground supports with force sensors or resting the treadmill on top of a frame that has integral force sensors.

Abstract: Provided is an exercise information display system including a sensor unit attached to an ankle of one leg of a human body to output data on a motion state of the leg and a control unit processing the data. The control unit acquires a parameter based on data output from the sensor unit in a case where the human body performs a calibration motion for acquiring the parameter expressing at least one of an attachment orientation and an attachment position in the one leg of the sensor unit and a posture of the one leg in standing on the one leg, generates a reproduction image where a motion state of the leg during the exercise is reproduced in pseudo manner based on data output from the sensor unit in a case where the human body performs exercise of moving the leg and the parameter, and displays an image including at least the reproduction image as exercise information on the display unit.

Abstract: A system for use in rehabilitation of a target patient is provided. The system includes at least two bicycle devices for use by the target patient and a second operator other than the target patient. The at least two bicycle devices each include pedals. At least one of the pedals may have at least one sensor mounted thereon for monitoring operation of the first bicycle device and the target's condition. A servomotor is coupled to the pedals for providing gear-like resistance or pedal assistance for the at least two bicycle devices. A controller is programmed to electrically couple the at least two bicycle devices to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.

Abstract: A power ice screw system including an ice screw and screw adapter configured to engage the ice screw, thus enabling use of a power drill to install the ice screw in an ice feature, is described. The ice screw includes a drive head configured to engage the screw adapter. The screw adapter includes clearing ports that enable the adapter to expel ice that enters the adapter from within the ice screw hollow core. The ice screw core extends through the drive head to permit ice to flow through the ice screw and into the adapter. A cutting member resides within the screw adapter, typically disposed between two clearing ports. The cutting member can be flanked by two flanges configured to direct ice that has been disrupted by the cutting member outwardly through the clearing ports. The power drill is typically a lightweight battery powered electric driver.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carboxylic branched chain-cutting agent for a golf ball-covering ionomer resin, a golf ball coating composition, and a method for manufacturing a golf ball. The present invention can provide a coating composition containing within an appropriate range, a specific compound for use as a carboxylic branched chain-cutting agent for a golf ball-covering ionomer resin, and thus can provide a golf ball on which a bridge is formed between a golf ball covering resin and a coating resin. By providing the coating composition containing a specific composition for use as a carboxylic branched chain-cutting agent for a golf ball-covering ionomer resin, the present invention is appropriate for ensuring the physical properties of the golf ball, such as yellowing resistance, and workability, such as pot life, even eliminating an adhesion pretreatment step, thereby reducing side effects due to the existing pretreatment step while providing a golf ball having excellent physical properties.

Abstract: A golf ball having improved adhesion comprising: a core; a first layer surrounding the core; a tie layer surrounding at least a portion of an outer surface of the first layer and consisting of a mixture of a polyfunctional aziridine compound and a solvent; and a second layer that is different than the first layer formed about the tie layer. The first layer may consist of a non-urethane composition whereas the second layer consists of at least one urethane composition. The first layer may comprise a non-urethane composition whereas the second layer consists of at least one urethane composition. The first layer may consist of a non-urethane composition while the second layer comprises a urethane composition. The first layer may comprise an ionomer for example. The solvent may be aprotic. Alternatively, the solvent may be protic.