Patents Issued in September 8, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160256707
    Abstract: An aesthetic treatment device including: a multi illumination system having at least one source in the visible region, disposed around a periphery of a predetermined area of skin; an imaging device, sensitive to the illumination system, to discern features on or in the skin within the predetermined area of skin to be treated; multiple treatment light sources mounted on an optical bench and aimed and focused to a point of treatment in the predetermined area of skin; a mechanical guidance system to guide the multiple treatment light sources; and a pulse generator to control power output of the multiple treatment light sources based upon the treatment to be applied to the predetermined area of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: S & Y ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: Yehuda PORAN, Oren AHARON
  • Publication number: 20160256708
    Abstract: A method for high-dose Grid radiotherapy utilizing a three-dimensional (3D) dose lattice formation is described herein. The 3D dose lattice can be achieved by, but not limited to, three technical approaches: 1) non-coplanar focused beams; 2) multileaf collimator (MLC)-based intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) or aperture-modulated arc; and 3) heavy charged particle beam. The configuration of a 3D dose lattice is comprised of the number, location, and dose of dose vertices. The optimal configuration of a 3D dose lattice can be achieved by manual calculations or by automating the calculations for a generic algorithm. The objective of the optimization algorithm is to satisfy three conditions via iteration until they reach their global minimum. With 3D dose lattice, high doses of radiation are concentrated at each lattice vertex within a tumor with drastically lower doses between vertices (peak-to-valley effect), leaving tissue outside of the tumor volume minimally exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Xiaodong Wu, Mansoor M. Ahmed, Alan Pollack
  • Publication number: 20160256709
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for manufacturing patient-specific bolus for use in targeted radiotherapy treatment. Based on dose calculations without a bolus and based on three-dimensional scan data of a patient, the example system generates a model of a bolus for targeting radiotherapy treatment to a planning target volume or target region within the patient. The system can perform several iterations to generate a resulting model for the bolus. Then, the system can generate instructions for controlling a three-dimensional printer to generate the bolus that conforms to the patient's skin surface while also specifically targeting the planning target volume for the radiotherapy treatment. In this way, the amount of radiotherapy treatment administered to other tissue is reduced, while the costs, time, and human involvement in creating the bolus are significantly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: James Robar, Shiqin Su
  • Publication number: 20160256710
    Abstract: Apparatus for performing a procedure at a target site of a patient's body, the apparatus comprising: a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) apparatus that provides CPAP to the patient's lungs; a medical device for performing the procedure at the target site; and a controller that controls the CPAP apparatus to provide CPAP to the patient's lungs during performance of the procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey GOLDSTEIN, Nir PELED, Zvi SYMON
  • Publication number: 20160256711
    Abstract: A radiotherapy treatment verification and quality assurance method may include receiving at least one set of first medical images of at least a portion of a patient. A three-dimensional model of the portion of the patient may be created based on the at least one set of first medical images. At least one dosimeter may be inserted into at least a portion of the model. The dosimeter is configured to measure exposure to radiation. The model may be irradiated in accordance with a radiotherapy treatment plan created by a treatment planning system. A readout of the model may be taken or performed to measure in three-dimensions a delivered radiation doses distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Evangelos T. Pappas, Thomas G. Maris
  • Publication number: 20160256712
    Abstract: The invention provides for a medical apparatus (100, 300, 400, 800) comprising a magnetic resonance imaging system (104), a radiation therapy device (102) comprising a gantry (106) and a radiation source (110), and a radiation detection system (102) operable for measuring radiation detection data (174) descriptive of the path and intensity of the radiation beam at the intersection of the radiation beam with at least one surface (144, 144?, 144?) surrounding the subject using at least one radiation detector (144, 144?, 144?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: ERKKI TAPANI VAHALA, THOMAS ERIK AMTHOR, PETER FORTHMANN
  • Publication number: 20160256713
    Abstract: Radiation therapy of a lesion within a patient is guided to take into account movement of the lesion caused by respiration and/or cardiac effects by using MRI or other imaging system suitable for locating the lesion to image the patient while on the treatment support and using a PET detection system responsive to a radiation source preferentially taken up by the lesion and registered with the MRI so as to monitor movement of the lesion in real time and thus guide the beam of the RT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: John Saunders, James Schellenberg
  • Publication number: 20160256714
    Abstract: Technologies are generally described for providing medical imaging during radiation therapy. In one embodiment, a radiation therapy system includes an x-ray apparatus and a monitoring apparatus. The x-ray apparatus is configured for delivery of a therapeutic beam of radiation to tissue of a patient. The monitoring apparatus is configured for monitoring production of free radicals within the tissue during the delivery in order to determine the path taken by the x-ray beam of radiation through the tissue. A computer program product for controlling radiation therapy is provided. Methods for calibrating the radiation therapy system and for providing radiation therapy are included. In some embodiments, the monitoring apparatus may be configured for monitoring production of biomarkers within the tissue, the biomarkers including at least one of free radicals, burst vesicles, dissociation of an adduct and an indication of protein damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Leslie Field, Mateusz Bryning
  • Publication number: 20160256715
    Abstract: An air-filtering device has an outer plug, an inner plug, a nose clip, and a filter. The outer plug has a contacting portion and flip lid pivotally connected to the contacting portion. The contacting portion has a first receiving space. The flip lid has a second receiving space. The inner plug is mounted in the outer plug and has a third receiving space communicating with the first receiving space and the second receiving space. The nose clip is connected to the flip lid to connect the outer plug securely with the nose clip. The filter is mounted in the third receiving space of the inner plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Chao-Chih Chao, Chin-Hsin Lin, Kuo-Fang Wang
  • Publication number: 20160256716
    Abstract: A nasal filter comprising two cap-shaped structures and a connecting strip. Two extremities of the connecting strip respectively are connected symmetrically to either of the cap-shaped structures. The nasal filter also comprises filter components. The filter components respectively are mounted at the bottom parts of the two cap-shaped structures. Several protrusions are provided on the inner walls of the cap-shaped structures. The bottom parts of the cap-shaped structures are constituted by several cap-shaped structure horizontal beams. The bottom parts and the protrusions jointly jam the filter components. The nasal filter is capable of preventing a filter material from being ejected to the exterior of the cap-shaped structures by air exhaled from the nasal cavities, allows for replacement of the filter material, thus improving the adaptability and economy of the nasal filter in different scenarios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Lei WANG
  • Publication number: 20160256717
    Abstract: A sandwich panel according to the present invention comprises a pair of exterior panels spaced from each other; an insulating material filled between a pair of exterior panels; an upper heat insulating plate and a lower beat insulating plate made of a material having a higher melting point than the combustion heat of the insulating material and inserted to cross the insulating material horizontally; and a water pipe made of a material capable of melting by the combustion heat of the insulating material and inserted between the upper heat insulating plate and the lower heat insulating plate. If the sandwich panel according to the present invention O and a construction wall using the same are used, a fire may be quickly suppressed since water is sprayed on the insulating material side when the insulating material is on fire due to the outbreak of fire. The fire caught on the insulating material is prevented from being diffused in an upper side, thereby reducing damage due to the fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: YOUNG HAK JOUNG
  • Publication number: 20160256718
    Abstract: A barbeque with flash fire suppression is disclosed. A cooking surface placed over a heat source is contained underneath a cover having a first opening located over the cooking surface. A bowl having a second opening that is smaller than the first opening is placed upside down on the cover over the first opening, the bowl thereby limiting air flow and retaining heat within the barbeque. Upon detection of an occurrence of a flash fire, or to prevent the occurrence of a flash fire, the bowl is removed from the first opening of the cover, thereby allowing cool air to rush into the barbeque, and allowing heat to escape the barbeque faster, causing a reduction in the temperature at the cooking surface below so as to reduce or stop the flash fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Dennis Berry
  • Publication number: 20160256719
    Abstract: Fire suppression systems and methods of suppressing fires are disclosed. A fire suppression system may include a housing including inlet and outlet ports, and a housing interior having a fluid passage sized to contain a fire suppressing fluid source between the inlet and outlet ports. The inlet and outlet ports may be fluidly connected to the fluid passage. The system may additionally include a fluid discharge assembly configured to discharge fire suppressing fluid from a flow control assembly into the fluid passage and toward the outlet port. At least one of the fluid passage and the fluid discharge assembly may be configured such that the discharge of the fire suppressing fluid into the fluid passage draws air into the fluid passage through the inlet port and around the fire suppressing fluid source, and expels air and the fire suppressing fluid out of the fluid passage and through the outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Ryan Thomas Phillips
  • Publication number: 20160256720
    Abstract: A portable exercise apparatus for mounting above a door frame is provided. The portable exercise apparatus comprises a clamping member and a pull up bar mechanism. The clamping member is capable of being releasably secured above the door frame. A swivel joint is mounted between the clamping member and the pull up bar mechanism wherein the swivel joint permits full horizontal rotation of at least three hundred and sixty (360°) degrees of the pull up bar mechanism enabling a full rotation pull up workout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Turston Grant
  • Publication number: 20160256721
    Abstract: The invention provides a versatile starting assist device. A starting assist device is a starting assist device mounted on a starting block having a platform on which a swimmer in a swimming competition climbs up. The starting assist device includes a foot plate that is arranged along a wall surface of a swimming pool and supports a foot of a backstroke swimmer when a competition starts, a pair of belt parts connected with the foot plate, and a supporting part that supports the pair of belt parts. The supporting part is fixed to a back end part of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Akio ABE
  • Publication number: 20160256722
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bounding table which includes a supporting frame, a jumping mat and a plurality of elastic ropes; the supporting frame is annular, the elastic rope includes a bungee cord and a connecting ball, the bungee cord bends both ends to tie a knot and forms a lantern ring; the knotting bungee cord passes through the through hole of connecting ball; the knotting bungee cord bifilarly passes through the ring of the jumping mat and hitches the supporting frame. The elastic ropes connect the jumping mat with the rings of the jumping mat. Moreover, the supporting frame includes a plurality of side rods connected head to tail in sequence, each side rod is welded with standing leg; the bounding table includes a single rob armrest frame, the height of the armrest is adjustable. The present disclosure also provides an installation tool used to install the bounding table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: GUANGAN ZENG
  • Publication number: 20160256723
    Abstract: A device and method for exercise are presented. The device includes a first vertical member and a second vertical member, each with adjustable lengths. A first horizontal member is disposed through a first hole in each of the first and second vertical members. The first horizontal member is adjustable in length. A second horizontal member may be disposed through a second hole in each of the first and second vertical members. The first and second vertical members and the first horizontal member may be adjusted to provide an interference fit in door frame. For example, the lengths of the first and second vertical members and the length of the first horizontal member may be adjusted until ends of each member are in contact with corresponding door jambs of a door frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Karlie Intlekofer, Michael Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20160256724
    Abstract: A therapeutic jolt pulley having a chamber, a pin, a wheel with an elongated pin hole, a cable with two handles is invented. The pulley's configuration is generally like a conventional therapeutic pulley except it can create jolts when the cable is pulled and the wheel rotates. The jolt can stimulate a body part, like shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Rong-Shuang Wang
  • Publication number: 20160256725
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for motion and muscle training are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first retractor device, a second retractor device and a body gear unit for engaging a human. The body gear unit is attached to the first retractor device and the second retractor device. The first retractor device and the second retractor device each provide a constant non-variable load and constant resistance in opposite directions. A method includes attaching a body gear unit to a body, attaching first and second retractor devices to the body gear unit, and performing at least one movement using the body gear unit. The at least one movement is performed in a direction that is opposite to a direction of resistance of the first retractor device. A direction of resistance of the second retractor device is opposite to the direction of resistance of the first retractor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher Verdi
  • Publication number: 20160256726
    Abstract: The Magnetic Exercise Anchor is an exercise device providing an attachment point to anchor resistance bands to a metallic structure, wherein the exercise apparatus includes a series of magnets working as an anchor to serve as an attachment point, which may temporarily affix the device and resistance bands to a metal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: BRYANT BROWN
  • Publication number: 20160256727
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sport equipment, whose primary aspect is endurance training. Another objective of the invention, apart from increasing endurance, is to minimize the risk of injury during and after practices. The invention has a comfortable, tailor-made design shell (1), filled with weight filler (2). The device provides a high degree of freedom to the user, because it does not obstruct the hands and legs while in use. The size of shell (1) is adapted to the user, such that the user can adjust to required size on the neck portion of shell (1), and the equipment takes on an endless shape. Furthermore, by closing the equipment, a 3 dimensional space curve is formed by around the longitudinal axis (4) of human body and the weight filler (2) is placed in sections along the direction of longitudinal axis (4) of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: József MIKLÓSI, Eszter BABÁK, Károly FÜLES
  • Publication number: 20160256728
    Abstract: A fitness device includes a strap, a handle, and a plate. The strap is substantially inelastic and flexible. The plate is substantially rigid. The handle at least partially envelopes the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Wayne TANG
  • Publication number: 20160256729
    Abstract: A modular fitness device includes a fitness equipment and a receiving box. The fitness equipment has a power demand side. The receiving box is disposed at one side of the fitness equipment. A counterweight is disposed in the receiving box. The counterweight is connected to the power demand side via at least one follower. At least one connecting member is disposed between the fitness equipment and the receiving box. The receiving box is formed as a module disposed at one side of the fitness equipment. The production and assembly convenience of the modular fitness device is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: CHENG-CHENG CHANG
  • Publication number: 20160256730
    Abstract: A fabricated workout stone to provide an easily assembled and transportable equivalent of a solid cast concrete spherical stone. The fabricated steel stone includes a two-part shell body with a weight receiving rod extending inside from one shell part. A threaded opening in the free end of the rod receives a retaining bolt extending through the opposite shell securing the spherical shells together. Multiple weight lifting bar weights of varied sizes and mass are slidably secured on the rod to vary the total weight of the fabricated stone when assembled for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Mike Bartos
  • Publication number: 20160256731
    Abstract: An exercise machine comprises a resistance device and a power supplier. The resistance device provides a resistance and comprises an axle. The power supplier comprises one or more conducting rings arranged at a side or respectively arranged at a side of the resistance device. The conducting rings are coaxially coupled with the axle and are capable of rotating about the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: GHUN-KAI TSENG
  • Publication number: 20160256732
    Abstract: A foot harness for resistance exercises. The foot harness may comprise: a top strap, a bottom strap, a heel strap, and one or more attachment points. A first end of the top strap, first end of the bottom strap, and first end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a first juncture region. A second end of the top strap, second end of the bottom strap, and second end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a second juncture region. The top strap may be adapted to engage with an upper portion of a shoe. The bottom strap may be adapted to engage with a bottom portion of the shoe. The heel strap may be adapted to engage with a rear portion of the shoe. The attachment points may be disposed at the first juncture region and the second juncture region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Allan Kasner, Joshua Eric Dubin
  • Publication number: 20160256733
    Abstract: A multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine for that is movable into a plurality of different positions when unlocked and that is retained in a single secure position when locked. The multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine generally includes a tubular base having a lower end and an upper end, an elongated member extending through the opening of the upper end of the tubular base and extending downwardly through at least a portion of the tubular base, a handle extending outwardly from the elongated member at an angle, and a locking device. The elongated member is movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the unlocked state and is substantially not movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Publication number: 20160256734
    Abstract: A treadmill comprises a base, a first frame, a second frame, and a driving assembly. The base allows a user to walk or run in place. The first frame and the second frame pivotally couple with a front portion and a rear portion of the base, respectively. The driving assembly moveably couples with the first frame and the second frame. The moving of the driving assembly between the first frame and the second frame will result in an elevation of the front portion or the rear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Murray, SHENG-CHIH HSIEH, SHANG-WEI YEH
  • Publication number: 20160256735
    Abstract: An exercise device having (-) left and right leg linkages, each including (i) an upper leg member pivotally coupled to the frame for pivoting about an upper pivot point with the upper pivot points defining a laterally extending upper pivot axis, and (ii) a lower leg member directly pivotally coupled to the upper leg member distal to the upper pivot point for pivoting about a lower pivot point, and (-) a foot support attached to each lower leg member distal to the respective lower pivot point. The invention characterized by an ergonomically synergistic spatial orientation and relationship amongst and between the upper leg members, lower leg members, upper pivot axis, lower pivot axis, hip region of a user, knees of a user, a biased damping means in communication with the lower leg members, and an interconnect member interconnecting the lower leg links with and the biased damping means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Nathan R. Luger, Thomas C. Coy, Mark R. Nestande, Daniel C. Boyles, Charles J. Rosenow
  • Publication number: 20160256736
    Abstract: A footrest device for supporting and exercising a user's feet and legs. The footrest device includes a pair of footrests that are pivotally connected to the opposed ends of a rigid elongated member, which is suspended by a non-rigid suspension member. The footrests are pivotally connected to the rigid elongated member. The footrest device can be suspended from a fixed object, such as the underside of a desk. Alternatively, the footrest device can include, and be suspended from, a mobile base that is positioned on the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Active Ideas LLC
    Inventors: John Harada, John Godoy
  • Publication number: 20160256737
    Abstract: Exercise equipment designed to provide low impact exercise for the lower body muscles that are critical for maintaining balance and stable mobility designed for both healthy individuals and those with decreased strength and endurance such as the elderly. The apparatus and method includes a horizontally oriented balance platform on which an exercising individual may stand and a hand rail to provide extra balance support. Once initiated, the balance platform gently tilts up to 30 degrees in any radial direction requiring the exercising individual to respond by contracting the various muscles in the legs, hips and core to counter the changed orientation of the balance platform. The balance platform may then return to a horizontal orientation and tilt again in a new radial direction. The motion of the balance platform may be controlled by a programmable controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Saburo Yoshioka
  • Publication number: 20160256738
    Abstract: A hand therapy kit includes a housing having a lid that is expandable from a folded position to an unfolded position to expose a working surface on an inside of the lid. An elastic cord is attached at two or more anchor points on the working surface to define at least one gap for receiving a finger. The finger can be therapeutically exercised by moving from a first position proximal to the working surface to a second position distal to the working surface. The hand therapy kit can also include removable hand therapy modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Dimitrios Christoforou, Vipul Patel
  • Publication number: 20160256739
    Abstract: Analysis of sporting equipment characteristics may be analyzed using dynamic sampling rates. For example, analyzing a golf swing may include the use of one or more sensors providing data at various sampling rates. According to some aspects, the sampling rate may be dynamically modified upon determination of one or more golf equipment characteristics, environmental conditions, player characteristics and the like. In one example, a sampling rate processor may dynamically select a sampling rate at which data is sampled from one or more sensors. In some examples, by dynamically selecting the sampling rate, an analysis may be tailored to various types, and portions of a golf swing, in addition to producing power consumption by the analysis instruments in the golf club system. According to other aspects, triggering conditions for modifying a sampling rate may be determined from a population of one or more previous golf swings performed by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Manan Goel, Mario A. Lafortune
  • Publication number: 20160256740
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided that can display selected predetermined postures or predetermined motions on a frame by frame basis or as a continuous motion for imitation or emulation by a system user or subject to, for example, learn the motion or posture, or to be guided in rehabilitation from a trauma, surgery or other injury, or to permit comparison of the users posture or motion to a baseline posture or motion for purposes of analysis or diagnosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: SCOTT DALLAS ROWE
  • Publication number: 20160256741
    Abstract: A system that monitors user activity includes a wrist device including a curved body and an electronic circuitry supported by the body. The electronic circuitry includes a first set of light emitting diodes arranged in a matrix form and forming a display unit, at least one motion sensor configured to measure physical motion caused by a user to the wrist device, and at least one processor configured to acquire motion measurement data from the at least one motion sensor, to process the motion measurement data into a motion activity metric, and to cause the display unit to display the motion activity metric. The at least one processor is further configured to acquire heart activity measurement data from a heart activity sensor, to process the heart activity measurement data into a heart activity metric, and to cause the display unit to display the heart activity metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Veli-Matti Holma, Taina Koistinen, Petri Jaaskelainen, Olli Komulainen, Ville Kampman, Lotta Ronnberg, Mikko Repka, Hannu Kinnunen, Petteri Siekkinen, Tarja Maatta, Arto Niva
  • Publication number: 20160256742
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for evaluating exercise. The exercise evaluation system includes a program storage unit storing a plurality of recommendatory exercise programs, a measuring unit measuring exercise intensity of a user, an analyzing unit analyzing a degree of accomplishing the content of a recommendatory exercise program selected by the user from the recommendatory exercise programs by using the measured exercise intensity, and an output unit outputting a result of analysis of the analyzing unit to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Yoo Suk JUNG
  • Publication number: 20160256743
    Abstract: A sportball giving feedback as to manner in which it is handled or struck includes a ball body, and a plurality of sensors, a first wireless communication unit, and a controller located in the ball body. The sensors are arranged at different locations in the ball body, and are configured to sense pressures at different locations of the ball body, and generate electrical signals accordingly. The controller is configured to obtain the generated electrical signals, determine some characteristics of the pressures applied, and transmit the determined characteristics to the electronic device via the first wireless communication unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: YI-CHENG LIN
  • Publication number: 20160256744
    Abstract: There is disclosed a computer implemented method of determining athletic aptitude, The method may comprise: (a) determining a plurality of metrics in relation to a sportsperson; (b) entering the plurality of metrics into a database; (c) forming a profile of the sportsperson comprising the plurality of metrics; and, (d) comparing the sportsperson profile with a reference profile to provide a sportsperson comparison output, wherein the sportsperson comparison output is depicted on a graphic user interface interconnected to the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: ROOKIE ME IP PTY LTD
    Inventors: Marco ROSANO, Adham DIMACHKI
  • Publication number: 20160256745
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to exercise devices and systems that can receive and run workout programs that include control command subsets that control the moveable members of a plurality of different exercise devices. Exercise devices of the present invention are able to ignore the control command subset(s) that do not control their moveable member(s) and recognize the control command subset(s) that control their moveable member(s). Exercise devices of the present invention are further able to, if necessary, perform a sizing restriction to the relevant control command subset(s). Motivational content may also be modified in connection with or independently from a sizing restriction made to the control commands. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling one or more exercise device with a workout file that includes control command subsets that control the moveable members of a plurality of different exercise devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Chase Brammer
  • Publication number: 20160256746
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving one or more activity attachments including a deck having one or more openings along a long axis of the deck and between the top surface and the bottom surface of the deck. Each of the one or more openings having a circular aperture for receiving an accessory of a set of accessories. Each accessory of the set of accessories providing an activity for a user of the activity. Each accessory having an attachment platform configured to attach the accessory to the board. The attachment platform having a locking mechanism to engaging with a complementary locking mechanism of the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Eitan Kramer, Frank Bleck, Eric Michael Bergman
  • Publication number: 20160256747
    Abstract: A golf ball includes a core, an ionomer layer enclosing the core, a polyisocyanate interlayer enclosing the ionomer layer, and a thermoplastic polyurethane cover layer enclosing the polyisocyanate interlayer. The ionomer layer is physically bonded to the polyisocyanate interlayer to form a physical bonding interface therebetween, and the polyisocyanate interlayer is chemically bonded to the thermoplastic polyurethane cover layer to form a chemical bonding interface therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Wei-Sheng Liao, Chih-Chun Teng, Wen-Ching Tsay
  • Publication number: 20160256748
    Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of a polyamide composition containing a transparent polyamide polymer are provided. The transparent polyamide may be blended with other transparent or non-transparent polyamides. Thermoplastic polyamide elastomers such as polyether-amide block copolymers may be used. In one version, the composition comprises a blend of transparent polyamide, acid anhydride-modified polyolefin, and plasticizer. The golf ball includes a core having at least one layer and a cover having at least one layer. The polyamide composition may be used to form any core, cover, or other layer in the golf ball. In one version, the polyamide composition is used to form the inner cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, David A. Bulpett, Robert Blink, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
  • Publication number: 20160256749
    Abstract: A golf ball includes a core and a three-layer cover disposed adjacent the core. The three-layer cover includes an inner cover, an intermediate cover, and an outer cover. The inner cover includes a non-ionomeric E/Y copolymer where E is an olefin and Y is a carboxylic acid. The inner cover has a hardness of about 45 to 68 Shore D. The outer cover includes a castable thermoset polyurethane and has a hardness of about 40 to 62 Shore D. The intermediate cover layer, disposed between the inner and outer cover layers, is formed from a polyester composition including about 40 wt % to about 99 wt % of a polyester thermoplastic elastomer and about 1 wt % to about 60 wt % of a plasticizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, David A. Bulpett, Robert Blink, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
  • Publication number: 20160256750
    Abstract: In a golf ball having a core and a cover of one or more layers, letting the core diameter be D (mm), the cover thickness be T (mm) and the core and ball deflections when compressed under a final load of 1,275 N (130 kgf) from an initial load state of 98 N (10 kgf) be 5 (mm) and B (mm), the following conditions are satisfied: (1) 30?D/T?24, (2) 3.9?E/T?3.0, and (3) 1.18?E/B?1.09. This golf ball provides an excellent flight, performance and a soft feel at impact when used by golfers whose head speed is not very fast, such as senior golfers and women golfers. The ball also has a high durability to cracking on repeated impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideo WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20160256751
    Abstract: A sporting ball collector and apparatus is provided to overcome undesirable issues in the existing ball-collector apparatuses. The disclosed apparatus is structured and configured to achieve, among many other advantages, a realizing of the pick-and-use type of ease to use, an obviating of any need for bending down when it comes to ball-collecting, and a rendering of the dispensing process easy and defined and the emptying process easy and controlled. The disclosed apparatus comprises a receptacle-collector part, a multi-purpose tray part and a handle-bracket part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Mossa Barandao, Miin-Jy Tsai
  • Publication number: 20160256752
    Abstract: A triune quick release assembly and connection golf club system is disclosed herein. The quick release golf club has an improved assembly, disassembly and connection between the club shaft to allow the golfer to effortlessly change the club grip and/or club head. The triune quick release assembly and connection golf club system includes a quick release connection between the club shaft and the club grip, and also includes a quick release connection between the club shaft and the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: J.T. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20160256753
    Abstract: A golf club head comprising an adjustable weighting feature including a tube extending from the crown to the sole of the golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, a golf club head formed from three pieces, namely a first piece comprising a face, a crown portion, a sole portion, and a hosel, a second piece comprising a rear end, a crown portion, and a sole portion, and a tube, wherein these pieces are welded to one another, is disclosed herein. Each of these pieces may be separately cast, forged, or formed from a metal material such as stainless steel, titanium alloy, and aluminum alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua D. Westrum, James A. Seluga, Patrick Dawson, Sean P. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20160256754
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20160256755
    Abstract: Various embodiments, aspects and features of the present invention encompass a golf flag comprising retroreflective material. Certain embodiments may also comprise fluorescent materials useful for being easily seen from a distance. Because golfers using laser-based rangefinders naturally aim a rangefinder at a golf flag, as opposed to the flagstick upon which the golf flag is mounted, it is an advantage of the solution that the flag is configured to reflect a portion of the laser beam back to the rangefinder. In this way, embodiments of the solution work to ensure accurate distance measurements for users of a laser-based rangefinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: PHILLIP CARLEN WEBB
  • Publication number: 20160256756
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to golf club grips and associated golf clubs. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to golf club grips including golf club shaft length indicators relative to another golf club length. For example, a set of golf club grips may include golf club shaft length indicators that illustrate a hand position on one golf club that correlates to a shaft length of another golf club. Thereby, a person may grip any given golf club according to their favorite length golf club.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Hooker