Patents Issued in September 15, 2016
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Publication number: 20160263398Abstract: A triple endorectal ballooning (TERB) system for prostate cancer radiotherapy may include a first balloon unit, a second balloon unit, a third balloon unit, a central passageway and a cover. The first balloon unit may include a first balloon and a first passageway connected to the first, balloon. The second balloon unit may include a second balloon, and a second passageway connected to the second balloon. The third balloon unit may include a third balloon and a third passageway connected to the third balloon. The central passageway may be arranged between the first to fluid balloon traits to excrete a bowel gas. The cover may be configured to cover the first to third passageways and the central passageway and to support the first to third balloon units.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Yonsei University Wonju Industry-Academic Cooperation FoundationInventors: Won-Ky KIM, Sei-Hwan YOU
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Publication number: 20160263399Abstract: Visualizing a deformation amount or displacement amount of a region of interest in therapy rendered in an image upon aligning images used in radiation therapy allows for enhancing an accuracy of alignment. In a positioning system 104, an image processing unit 201 calculates a deformation parameter using a non-rigid registration method for a region of interest having been set by a treatment planning device 101 based on a treatment plan CT image and three-dimensional tomographic image imaged for bed positioning and calculates a displacement amount parameter for a region extracted using a region extraction method. The image processing unit 201 calculates a positioning parameter representing a displacement amount of a bed based on the calculated deformation parameter and displacement amount parameter and displays the respective parameters together with an alignment image, thereby allowing for confirmation of the deformation amount and displacement amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Kazuki MATSUZAKI, Toru UMEKAWA
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Publication number: 20160263400Abstract: In a combined MRI and radiation therapy system, a magnet structure and radiation therapy equipment are provided. The magnet structure comprises a single substantially cylindrical field coil structure comprising a number of superconducting coils joined by a support structure and extending axially of a central region. An outer vacuum chamber encloses the field coil structure in an evacuated volume. A cooling arrangement comprising cooling tubes is in thermal contact with the superconducting coils and receives a cryogen flowing through the cooling tubes. The radiation therapy equipment comprises a gamma radiation source rotatable about an axis of the field coil structure to direct a radiation beam substantially radially through the field coil structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Simon CALVERT
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Publication number: 20160263401Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a catheter-based system of image-guided internally-administered treatment of medical conditions such as, for example, pancreatic cancer. A distal end of a catheter is positioned at a target site inside a patient's body. An imaging probe extended through the catheter collects image data of patient tissue at the target site. The image data is processed and a treatment plan is developed. A radiation source positioned at the distal end of the catheter without removing the catheter. In this way, images collected at the target tissue site can be used to develop a treatment plan and to guide the localized positioning and operation of a treatment device at the same internal tissue site—thereby providing higher resolution imaging than external-based imaging modalities and reduced exposure to radiation as compared to externally applied radiation therapies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Lanchun Lu, Zhilin Hu
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Publication number: 20160263402Abstract: A monitor for pulsed high energy radiation therapy using a radiation beam passing through a treatment zone, the radiation of 0.2 MEV or greater; has a camera for imaging Cherenkov light from the treatment zone; apparatus for preventing interference by room lighting, the camera synchronized to pulses of the radiation beam; and an image processor adapted to determine extent of the beam area on the patient skin from the images. Additionally an image processor determines cumulative skin dose in the treatment zone from the images. In embodiments, the processor uses a three-dimensional model of a subject to determine mapping of image intensity in images of Cherenkov light to radiation intensity in skin, applies the mapping to images of Cherenkov light to verify skin dose delivered, and accumulates skin dose by summing the maps of skin dose.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Rongxiao Zhang, Brian William Pogue, Adam K. Glaser, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A. Jarvis, Jacqueline M. Andreozzi, Shudong Jiang, Scott Christian Davis, Johan Jakob Axelsson
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Publication number: 20160263403Abstract: An ultrasonic treatment device includes a connecting unit. The connecting unit including a first engagement portion which engages with a first screw portion and a second engagement portion which engages with a second screw portion, the connecting unit connecting a probe and a vibration generating unit to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations to the probe by rotation relative to the vibration generating unit and a treatment unit in a first direction around a longitudinal axis, and disconnecting the probe and the vibration generating unit from each other by rotation in a second direction opposite to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Yukihiko SAWADA
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Publication number: 20160263404Abstract: The invention provides for a medical apparatus (100, 300, 400) comprising a processor (104). Execution instructions (120, 122, 124, 370, 372, 374, 376, 378, 380, 382, 384, 386) causes the processor to receive (200) a treatment plan (120) descriptive of an ionizing radiation beam treatment of a target zone (340) within a subject (320) using a radiation beam therapy system (301) with a radiation source (354) and a gantry (350). The radiation source is operable for aiming a radiation beam path (358) at a rotational axis (352) of the gantry. The instructions further cause the processor to receive (202) a planning thermal distribution (122) descriptive of ultrasound heating of the subject with a high intensity focused ultrasound system (304) of a heating zone (338) and an ultrasound beam path (332) within the subject. The target zone is within the heating zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: CHARLES MOUGENOT
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Publication number: 20160263405Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic oscillator that heats a target using ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic oscillator includes: a plurality of ultrasonic oscillation elements that oscillates the ultrasonic waves; a retention portion that retains the plurality of ultrasonic oscillation elements in a state where the ultrasonic oscillation elements are arranged along a concave thereof opposing the heating target; and a controller that controls the ultrasonic oscillation elements so as to oscillate the ultrasonic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: MURAKUMO CORPORATIONInventor: Takahiro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20160263406Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention relates to an agent for oxidatively dyeing keratinous fibers, including, in a cosmetic carrier, (A) 4,5-diamino-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-pyrazole and/or one of the physiologically acceptable salts thereof as developer, (B) at least one p-diaminobenzene derivative from the group comprising p-toluylenediamine, 2-(2,5-diaminophenyl)ethanol, and/or one of the physiologically acceptable salts thereof as developer; (C) at least one m-diaminobenzene derivative from the group comprising 2-(2,4-diamino-phenoxy)ethanol, 1-methoxy-2-amino-4-(2?-hydroxyethylamino)benzene, and/or one of the physiologically acceptable salts thereof as coupler, and (D) at least one m-dihydroxybenzene derivative from the group comprising resorcinol, 2-methylresorcinol, and/or 4-chlororesorcinol as coupler, wherein the molar ratio of all the developers of group (A) included in the agent to all the developers of group (B) included in the agent, i.e., the molar ratio (A)/(B), has a value of at least 1.2.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Antje Gebert-Schwarzwaelder, Annika Koenen
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Publication number: 20160263407Abstract: A package including an intimate cleansing product, a deodorant composition, and in some cases a razor is disclosed herein. The deodorant composition includes an anti-irritation agent. The intimate cleansing product, deodorant composition and razor are co-packaged together. Or, the intimate cleansing product and the deodorant composition are co-packaged together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: James Robert SCHWARTZ
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Publication number: 20160263408Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-use firefighting tool. The tool may be used as a stand-alone tool or as a supplement to existing tools. An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide a multi-use tool configured to enable, among other things, forcible entry and valve opening/closing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Ronald L. Weinmeister
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Publication number: 20160263409Abstract: The present invention relates to a velcro inserting type universal synthetic resin mask with a replaceable filter, an injection molding apparatus therefor, and a manufacturing method thereof. The velcro inserting type universal synthetic resin mask with a replaceable filter according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a mask guide with a rim-like shape which supports a filter insertion portion therein and is formed of a synthetic resin by an injection molding process using an upper mold and a lower mold along with the filter insertion portion; and a velcro for attachment of a filter which is placed at a front portion of a velcro entity for attachment of a filter forming portion of the upper mold during 10 the injection molding process for the mask guide and the filter insertion portion and formed on the mask guide when inserted such that the velcro for attachment of a filter is fixed through a velcro entity insertion hole of the upper mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Chang Sun LEE
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Publication number: 20160263410Abstract: A fire suppression system for a fire zone including a first tank containing a first liquid component of a two-part foam and a second tank containing a second liquid component of the foam. The system includes at least one liquid component release device configured to be selectively capable of releasing the first and second components from their respective containers upon receipt of a signal from a fire detector upon detection of a fire. The two-part foam components are propelled through the system by a pressurized propellant that, upon release of the release device, causes the exit of the foam components from their respective tanks, through a mixing conduit to at least one nozzle. The nozzle is configured to spray the liquid component foam mixture into the fire zone wherein the foam cures into a substantially semi-rigid, closed cell foam that is substantially impermeable and may have charring and/or intumescence properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: William Armand Enk, SR.
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Publication number: 20160263411Abstract: A fire extinguishing appliance adjustable in foam expansion ratio includes a main body, a spray-head seat connected with the main body, and a guide unit. The main body is provided with an agent chamber received therein with a non-toxic agent, while the guide unit is formed with an inlet, an outlet and an inner wall having a damping piece mounted thereon. Thus, when the non-toxic agent is actuated to pass through the inlet and get into the guide unit, the non-toxic agent will collide with the damping piece and rotate to carry out foaming, able to enhance the foam expansion ratio, the mixing efficiency and the fire extinguishing efficiency of the non-toxic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: KEE-CHIANG CHUNG, CHUN-HSIANG HSU
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Publication number: 20160263412Abstract: A fire suppression and annunciation system using a flexible conduit and a wire rope is provided. The wire rope may be connected to a knob assembly at a universal pull station and to a release mechanism of the fire suppression system. An operator may pull a handle of the knob assembly at the universal pull station, thereby activating the release mechanism to release fire suppression agent. A flexible conduit may house the wire rope along at least a part of the connection from the universal pull station to the release mechanism. A material on the liner of the flexible conduit and/or on the wire rope may be used to reduce the coefficient of friction of wire rope in the flexible conduit. The fire suppression system may further include a pulley block system connected to the universal pull station. The pulley block system may comprise bearings, and may lower the force necessary to activate the release mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Michael Walter Erva, Thomas Michael Halt, JR., Donald Marvin Bjorkman, Brian Floyd Chernetski, Dorothy Ruohonen, Steven John Benda, Mark Neumann
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Publication number: 20160263413Abstract: The invention relates to a oxygen reduction system as well as a method for operating an oxygen reduction system. The oxygen reduction system comprises an inert gas source and a line system which is fluidly connected or connectable to the inert gas source and to the at least one enclosed area in order to supply the gas provided by the inert gas source to the at least one enclosed area as needed. The invention provides for conducting a leak test on at least one section of the line system by pressure-testing the line section to be checked for tightness using at least a portion of the gas mixture or gas provided by the inert gas source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Torsten Wagner
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Publication number: 20160263414Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device for retaining one end part of a horizontal bar. The locking device includes a housing and a retaining block. The housing has an inclined groove defining a closed end and an open end, and the open end is above the closed end so that the end part of the horizontal bar is able to be rested in the closed end of the inclined groove of the housing. The retaining block is rotatable with respect to the housing between a first position where the retaining block is located in the inclined groove for retaining the end part of the horizontal bar, and a second position where the retaining block is moved out of the inclined groove for allowing the end part of the horizontal bar to be removed from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Thor S. Swanson
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Publication number: 20160263415Abstract: A magnetic control method for controlling the magnetic damping force to the flywheel of the exercise equipment includes a magnetic control system having a control member and a magnetic array set. At least two track rails are installed outside of flywheel and parallel to the axle of flywheel. The magnetic array set is installed on the at least two track rails and has the consistent gap to flywheel. The control member drives and controls the magnetic array set to move co-axially to the axle and parallelly to the cylindrical surface of flywheel, along the at least two track rails to adjust the magnetic damping force to the flywheel. The overlapped area between the magnetic array and the cylindrical surface of flywheel is varied by control member to move the magnetic array set. So as the relationship between the magnetic damping force and the moving distance of the magnetic array set is linear. Thus the control member can be linear setting to build.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Chao-Chuan Chen, Hsi-Chieh Cheng
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Publication number: 20160263416Abstract: An exercise machine, such as indoor cycle, including a multi-function wheel brake actuator. A braking force is induced on a wheel, such as through eddy currents or frictionally, by finely or coarsely adjusting the brake actuator. The brake actuator may thus include a knob whereby a user may finely adjust the braking force on the wheel and a lever to actuate interval settings whereby the brake actuator provides set positions of braking resistance. The exercise machine may further include a pop-pin assembly with an over-center cam mechanism to clamp members together. The pop-pin assembly also includes a fine adjustment to adjust the clamping force. So, for example, the seat stem may be clamped to the seat tube, or the handlebar stem clamped to the head tube, with a lever actuating the over center mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Foundation Fitness, LLCInventor: Eric Golesh
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Publication number: 20160263417Abstract: An exercise machine, such as indoor cycle, including a multi-function wheel brake actuator. A braking force is induced on a wheel, such as through eddy currents or frictionally, by finely or coarsely adjusting the brake actuator. The brake actuator may thus include a knob whereby a user may finely adjust the braking force on the wheel and a lever to actuate interval settings whereby the brake actuator provides set positions of braking resistance. The exercise machine may further include a pop-pin assembly with an over-center cam mechanism to clamp members together. The pop-pin assembly also includes a fine adjustment to adjust the clamping force. So, for example, the seat stem may be clamped to the seat tube, or the handlebar stem clamped to the head tube, with a lever actuating the over center mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Foundation Fitness, LLCInventor: Eric Golesh
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Publication number: 20160263418Abstract: An exerciser, preferably in the form of a stepper with a fluid resistance system guides stepper treadles angularly downward and outward from the center of the stepper. According to an embodiment bellows that support treadles angle downward and outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Tristar Products, Inc.Inventor: Jorge Prats
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Publication number: 20160263419Abstract: A back strengthening and therapy device has a frame with two body encircling frame members, each frame member having a front end and a rear end. A handle is located on the front end of each of the frame members and a back impacting element is located at the rear end of each frame member. An expandable, cross member interconnects the frame members. When this cross member is locked, the user can conveniently position the back impacting elements on his or her back and apply selected pressure to the back by manipulating the handles and the back impacting elements. When this cross member is unlocked, allowing the elastic to expand, the user can pull backward, creating resistance, in a repeated motion, for purposes of strengthening the back.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Luciano Sassano
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Publication number: 20160263420Abstract: A portable exercise device comprising of a base with a plurality of apertures and at least one resistance member threaded through the apertures and with both ends of the resistance member available for gripping by the user during performance of resistance exercises. A device that is flexible, comfortable, light weight and with ease of use provides multiple strengthening, stretching or physical therapy resistance exercises for the chest, shoulders, back, arms, abdominal and leg muscles. The exercise device can be used at home, the office or in a hotel room and unattached on any couch, chair, bed, wheel chair or vehicle seat. With the portable exercise device of the present invention the user can get an upper body, abdominal or leg workout in a minimal amount of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: William James DuMee
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Publication number: 20160263421Abstract: A multi-purpose box training system apparatus that is designed to enable a user to train his or her entire body in an effective and safe manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: WILLIAM GVOICH
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Publication number: 20160263422Abstract: A exercise machine with an air filled bladder or other resilient member which provides a support surface for a user exercising thereon. The exercise machine providing many of the benefits of a traditional weight bench, while also providing the potential upside of incorporating an instability thereby engaging the user's core during exercise. A resilient member can be shaped according to the needs of the exercise to be performed. The resilient nature of the cushion limits bottoming out providing a true cushion support rather than a hard surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: AMY CAROLINE STRONG CRAWLEY, WILLIAM JOSEPH CRAWLEY
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Publication number: 20160263423Abstract: An exercise mat, comprising at least one non-padded portion sufficiently thin to provide excellent support and balance for standing exercises; and at least one padded portion sufficiently thick to provide excellent comfort for non-standing exercises. The non-padded portion has a thickness of no more than about ? inch, and the padded portion has a thickness of no less than about ? inch. The exercise mat preferably comprises a plurality of non-padded portions and a plurality of padded portions. The exercise mat is especially suitable for performance of a wide variety of standing and non-standing yoga postures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Elise Michelle Ivy
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Publication number: 20160263424Abstract: A rotational resistance system is described herein, the system being adapted for a user so as to facilitate exercise of muscles throughout upper and lower extremities of the user's body. The system may include one or more rotational resistance devices arranged on one of a vertical planar surface or a horizontal planar surface. Each device may further include a rotatable plate thereon and internal resistance means therein for providing resistance and release of resistance against rotation of the plate. Performance of various exercise protocols by the user with the system activates selected under active muscles of the user and releases selected overactive muscles thereof to inherently effect myofascial balance therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Blu Sky Solutions, LLC (DBA Rotex)Inventor: John Joseph LaCaze
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Publication number: 20160263425Abstract: A device for assisting with plank exercises includes an elongated main body having a first axial end, an oppositely disposed second axial end and opposite lateral side walls extending therebetween. The main body comprises at least two telescoping members that may be adjusted to vary the length of the main body and the corresponding degree of stress provided by the exercise. The device includes a support brace positioned in proximity to the first axial end and a base member positioned in proximity to the second axial end. An ankle support is mounted to or extends from the main body. A post extends outwardly from a top surface of the main body and may receive at least one circular weight. The device is oriented so that the support brace rests on the user's lower back and buttocks area and the anterior portions of a user's lower legs rest on the ankle support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: William Edward Carney
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Publication number: 20160263426Abstract: A handgrip which has two terminating ends that does not connect with the other components to form a closed loop but instead form an open loop in the form of a “C”, inverted “C”, “U”, or inverted “U” depending on the side of the exercise machine the grip is to be used on and the manner of viewing it. This is commonly referred to as an open structure as this provides for a handgrip which does not fully circumscribe an area. It only partially circumscribes an area and creates a structure with two terminating ends on each handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Thomas L. Mueller, Robert John Hawthorne
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Publication number: 20160263427Abstract: Elliptical exercise machines with a footskate on a reciprocating rail that provides for the ability to alter the horizontal stride of the user utilizing the machine, without significantly altering their vertical stride height on the machine. This is generally performed by altering the angle through which any point on the rail can, and does, move. Such adjustment may be performed by having the rail attached to a swing arm, where the arc of rotation of the swing arm relative to the frame is altered.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Thomas L. Mueller, Todd McKee, William Ross North, Robert John Hawthorne
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Publication number: 20160263428Abstract: Gait tread simulation fitness equipment is provided, which utilizes a multi-linkage mechanism disposed on a main body and a suspending side frame to make an action track of a pedal to match the natural gait tread well. In addition, the relative position of the movable pivot can be adjusted to obtain different exercise modes for training different muscle groups, so as to achieve the objective of exercise training.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Shu-yao Wu
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Publication number: 20160263429Abstract: A manual non-motorized exercise treadmill with the ability to provide adjustable resistance to perform strength training resistance movements and simulate the movements of an exercise drive sled in a stationary location is described. A treadmill deck of the treadmill is supported by friction-reduction rollers, a front treadmill roller and a rear treadmill roller. The treadmill is operated by the user pushing and/or pulling with the feet of the user via a belt or harness attached to adjustable stationary hand bars. Variable resistance allows for increased or decreased difficulty in achieving the exercise according to the preference and ability of the user. The resistance is configured to be applied to the rollers and/or belt, making it more difficult for the user to manually move the treadmill belt. The adjustable hand bars are configured to allow the user to alter the angle at which he or she performs various exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Christopher Wagner
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Publication number: 20160263430Abstract: The “Hulajbiega” for rehabilitation and training, comprising a driven track belt made in the form of the endless belt tightened on rollers, lifting mechanism used to change the training load and the handrail to facilitate balancing is characterized in that it comprises the running track fixed to the frame (1), and roller system (3.5), drive shaft (4) and lifting system 7 installed between the foot and the frame for changing the slope of the track belt. Preferably, the belt (2) of the running track has a wedge-shaped ridge on the inner side with a shape corresponding to the groove in the roller (3.5) and the landings for foot for on both sides of the track (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: DECYLION Sp. z o.o.Inventor: MARCIN GROCHOWINA
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Publication number: 20160263431Abstract: An exercise device is provided with a frame, two pedals, two first swing arms, two second swing arms, a resistance device, two link rods, two cranks, two limiting rods, and two roller assemblies. Each first swing arm has two ends, in which one end pivotally connects to the frame, and the other connects to one of the two second swing arms. Each second swing arm has two ends, in which one end connects to one first swing arm, and the other connects to one pedal. The resistance device has an axle. Each crank includes two ends, one end connecting to the axle, and the other connecting to one link rod. Each link rods includes two ends, one end connecting to one crank, and the other connecting to an area of one second swing arm. Each roller assembly connects to one second swing arm, and can slide along one limiting rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Hsuan-Fu Huang, HAN-LIN LIU
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Publication number: 20160263432Abstract: An incline angle adjustable stair climbing machine includes a base frame, a tilting seat pivotally mounted at the base frame, a tilting seat adjuster for adjusting the incline angle of the tilting seat relative to the base frame, a staircase mounted at the tilting seat and including a plurality of tread boards biasable relative to the tilting seat, and a tread board adjuster mounted at the tilting seat for adjusting the biasing angle of the tilting seat to maintain the tread boards constantly in horizontal for enabling the user to conduct stair-climbing exercises at different climb gradients while maintaining good posture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Chun-Ting CHEN
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Publication number: 20160263433Abstract: Gait tread simulation fitness equipment is provided, which utilizes a multi-linkage mechanism disposed on a main body and a suspending side frame to make an action track of a pedal to match the natural gait tread well. In addition, the relative position of the movable pivot can be adjusted to obtain different exercise modes for training different muscle groups, so as to achieve the objective of exercise training.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Shu-Yao Wu
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Publication number: 20160263434Abstract: An improved exercise device includes pedals configured to move in counter-rotating circles in a plane inclined toward the horizontal from the vertical at an angle greater than 0° and less than or equal to 90°. The device includes a supporting frame, a pedal mounting assembly attached to the supporting frame at an angle from the vertical, two pedal supports attached to the pedal mounting assembly, each via a pedal crank assembly, at an angle to the vertical, and two pedals, one pedal supported by each pedal support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: M&S Distribution, Inc.Inventor: Leonard Snyderman
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Publication number: 20160263435Abstract: Techniques for automatic tracking of user data for exercises are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of operating a wearable device may involve determining, based on output of one or more biometric sensors, that a user of the wearable device has started an exercise and identifying a type of the exercise that the user has started based on comparing the output of the one or more biometric sensors to defined sensor data for a plurality of exercise types. The method may further include adjusting a global positioning system (GPS) receiver in response to determining the start of the exercise and based on the type of the exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Subramaniam Venkatraman, Logan Niehaus, Peter Duyan, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen, Timothy M. Roberts, Veera Venkata Sesha Sai Vaddi
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Publication number: 20160263436Abstract: Systems and methods track a first object when continuous tracking information for the first object is not available. The systems and methods detect when the tracking information for the first object is not available. A last time of a last determined location of the first object is determined and a second object closest to the last determined location at the last time is determined. The location of the first object is associated with a location of the second object if tracking information for the first object is not available.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Douglas J. DeAngelis, Edward G. Evansen, Gerard M. Reilly
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Publication number: 20160263437Abstract: A gait monitor 100 is disclosed which has a pair of movement sensors 501, 503 configured to be placed on either side of a user's head, preferably secured in the ears. Therefore, the movement sensors 501, 503 are each placed on both sides of the user's body but in equal distance to the midsagittal plane of the user and can monitor the gait of the user without need of any movement sensor centrally aligned in the midsagittal plane. Furthermore, the gait monitor 100 is able to determine if the steps of the user strikes the ground in a heel strike or forefoot strike in order to help the user improve his running efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Ping KOW, Ming Yip Wallace WONG
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Publication number: 20160263438Abstract: A force measurement device capable of wirelessly transmitting information about strokes produced by a rower rowing a boat. The device itself attaches to an oarlock without requiring any modification to the oarlock, riggers, or boat. One device shall be required per oarlock. The device may be self powered or utilize an energy storage device. The device will transmit the information gathered by the sensors via wireless communications to a smart device in the boat or a nearby location. This smart device will display the information in a manner easily interpreted to the user, store received data and transmit the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Thomas J. Donohoe
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Publication number: 20160263439Abstract: The invention provides a method of monitoring an activity session comprising receiving activity data indicative of at least one activity performed during the activity session, the activity data comprising a plurality of measurements associated to a plurality of parameters monitored during the activity session; a processor comparing at least some of the received measurements associated to at least two of the parameters with at least one set of a plurality of sets of measurements stored on a tangible computer readable medium; and a processor generating a training plan based at least partly on a comparison between the received measurements and the stored measurements. Other aspects of the invention provide an exercise coaching system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Jonathan Edward Bell Ackland
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Publication number: 20160263440Abstract: A web-based platform and method for personalizing the training regimen of an athlete. The platform includes a processor and a training log server for maintaining an athlete profile that includes a training record updatable by the athlete and a training plan supplied by a coach.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Todd Martin
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Publication number: 20160263441Abstract: Golf balls including at least one modified dimple group are disclosed. The modified dimple group comprises one or more modified dimples forming an axially symmetric pattern about a Correction Area Centroid located on an axis of symmetry at a latitude greater than 0° , where 0° represents the hemispherical pole and 90° represents the equator. The modified dimples can be altered, for example, by changing dimple coverage, dimple diameter, dimple depth, dimple edge angle, dimple volume, dimple cross-sectional shape, and/or dimple plan shape. Optionally, the dimples have a catenary cross-sectional shape and the modified dimples are altered by changing the shape factor and/or chord depth. Such modifications preferably produce a golf ball that flies more consistently regardless of orientation when struck than a corresponding golf ball without such modifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael R. Madson, Nicholas M. Nardacci
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Publication number: 20160263442Abstract: A golf ball that enhances flight performance is provided. A golf ball according to the present invention includes a spherical core, at least one cover member that covers the core, and a coating layer that covers the cover member configuring the outermost layer. A plurality of dimples are formed in the cover member configuring the outermost layer. The thickness of the coating layer is 5.0 ?m or more. Roughness is formed on the surface of the coating layer after coating the cover member configuring the outermost layer. The maximum height Rz and the arithmetic average roughness Ra of the surface of the coating layer satisfy the relationship Rz?Ra×6.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Takahiro SAJIMA, Kohei MIMURA
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Publication number: 20160263443Abstract: Golf balls having multi-layered covers, wherein at least one of the cover layers is substantially transparent, are provided. The cover includes an inner cover layer made of an ionomer composition; an intermediate cover layer made of an aromatic polyurethane composition; and outer cover layer made of an aliphatic polyurethane composition, wherein the total thickness of the multi-layered cover is no greater than 0.110 inches. In one version, the outer cover layer is substantially transparent and the underlying intermediate cover layer is colored. In another version, both the outer and intermediate cover layers are substantially transparent. Light-reflective fillers such as pearlescent pigments, glitter, and metallics may be added to the cover layers. The resulting ball has pleasing decorative effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette
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Publication number: 20160263444Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball, in particular a soccer ball, comprising: a shell with a plurality of panels on an outside of the shell, wherein the plurality of panels are arranged in such a way that there is a gap between two adjacent panels, and wherein the gap is at least partly filled with a filling material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Hans-Peter NÜRNBERG
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Publication number: 20160263445Abstract: A device for storing and releasing golf balls, comprising a body formed from a single length of rod that can hold a sleeve of golf balls in its storage area. Players simply grasp the balls and pull them out as needed. The invention's hook shaped mount works in opposition to the downward removal force of the ball, stabilizing the installation during use. Since the forces are balanced, the invention provides Players true single hand use which is handy when they have a golf club in the other. The open frame design also provides visual identification of the remaining golf balls in the holder from any viewing angle. The invention further comprises a unique leg mounted design when combined with a carry/stand style golf bag, whereby said device is presented to the player when said bag is grounded on said stand, and retracts to a storage location with said leg assembly when the player un-grounds or lifts the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: PAUL S. SCHUSTER
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Publication number: 20160263446Abstract: This golf club includes a shaft, a golf club head, a first adapter, a second adapter, and a fixing member that fixes the first adapter in an interior space of a hosel portion. The shaft is configured to be coupled with an inclination relative to the coupling portion of the first adapter, and the first adapter is configured to be coupled with an inclination relative to the second adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Naruhiro MIZUTANI, Kiyofumi MATSUNAGA
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Publication number: 20160263447Abstract: Described is a golf club, in particular a putter. The golf club comprises a shaft (S) and a club head (19) coupled directly or indirectly to the shaft by a joint. The joint is operable to allow the position of the club head relative to the shaft to be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: The Hon Peter I PELLEW