Patents Issued in October 20, 2016
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Publication number: 20160303449Abstract: A method of assembling a sports training ball includes locating at least one force sensor in the sports training ball for measuring an elevated force applied to the sports training ball. The sports training ball includes an outer surface that surrounds an inner core. An indicator is located in the sports training ball. The indicator is in electrical communication with at least one force sensor and is configured to receive a change in an electrical signal when the elevated force measured by at least one force sensor decreases below a predetermined elevated threshold. The indicator is configured to indicate to a user when the indicator receives the change in the electrical signal with a change in at least one of an audio signal or a visual signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Thomas Creguer
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Publication number: 20160303450Abstract: A batting tee has a post including a ball holder on a top end of a post, and a tube cap on a bottom end of the post. A receptacle is positioned in a recess in a base frame having a through hole. The tee is set up for use by passing the post through the through hole from the bottom of the base and securing the tube cap to the base. The batting tee may be set up for use, and disassembled for transport or storage, quickly and easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Allen Keith Holland, Kash Oris Bell
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Publication number: 20160303451Abstract: An energy absorbing ball has a spherical resilient shell having a smooth inner surface and a smooth outer surface. A fill material is introduced into the shell via a fill opening in the shell. The fill material includes a liquid and a solid particulate having a density greater than the liquid, and with the fill material substantially entirely filling the shell. A plug in the fill opening seals the fill material within the shell, optionally with a recess over the plug. The smooth inside and outside surfaces of the she are spherical and free of any projections or obstructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Allen Keith Holland
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Publication number: 20160303452Abstract: An eye-hand coordination training apparatus which includes a bat having a handgrip portion and a ball striking portion. The ball striking portion has at least two discrete ball striking surfaces. Each of the discrete ball striking surfaces differs in degree of difficulty from the other discrete ball striking surfaces due to physical differences.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Blaine MELNYK
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Publication number: 20160303453Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a Taekwondo Poomsae training system for improving Poomsae training effects of a trainee who conducts Taekwondo Poomsae training on pattern lines using three-dimensional information and image information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: TAE OH KIM
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Publication number: 20160303454Abstract: A two part device for teaching a wearer to maintain a neutral head position while performing an action, like a gymnastics move. The device comprises a top part having a flat top surface and a thickness that is shaped to curve around the neck of a wearer and a bottom part shaped like a wedge which is securely connected to the top part on one end while the opposing end presses into the sternum or chest area of a wearing when the top part is positioned around the neck. The device is placed around the neck and pressed against the sternum or chest area of a user to ensure the wearer's head is in a neutral position. If the wearer performs the action and the device remains in place, the wearer knows that their head remained in a neutral position during the entire action, providing instant feedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Thomas Val Balent, Yuri Kostovetskiy, Mikhail Nasikan
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Publication number: 20160303455Abstract: Systems and methods for improving an individual's response are disclosed. A system for improving an individual's response comprises an item of headwear having a microphone; a speaker; a recording device secured to a front of the item of headwear; an electroencephalogram cap for measuring and recording electrical activity in the individual's brain; and a computing device. The computing device includes machine readable media; an input device; an output device; a communication device for communicating over a network; a processor in data communication with the machine readable media, the input device, and the output device; and electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor, perform steps for causing the speakers to project noise to the individual and actuating the recording device to record the individual's field of view. The microphone allows the individual to communicate, over the network, with a third party.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Kenith CARSWELL
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Publication number: 20160303456Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a golf training/practice aid designed for chipping, pitching, and taking full shots. The golf aid is comprised of a frame and a plurality of windows defined within the frame. The windows form a grid, each of the windows acting as a target for a particular golf shot. The golfer may repeatedly hit various shots at the golf aid (for example, high shot, medium shot, low shot, cut shot, straight shot, draw shot). The golfer may repeat the shots multiple times, thereby learning the trajectory of the club being used and how various changes to the club head and approach position impacts the overall shot being attempted. Additionally, the golfer may also observe how the ball behaves once it strikes the ground. Thus, by repeatedly hitting at the golf aid, the golfer is able to visualize the overall performance and behavior of the golf ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Stephen M. Arnold
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Publication number: 20160303457Abstract: An apparatus and method for catching a golf ball is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a compact golf ball catching apparatus having a first energy absorbing layer located at a frontal portion of the apparatus, a second energy absorbing layer located at a rear portion of the apparatus, and a frame adapted to connect the first and second energy absorbing layer as well as provide structural integrity to the first energy absorbing layer; wherein the first energy absorbing layer slows down the speed of a golf ball as it enters and penetrates the apparatus and hinders the golf ball's ability from exiting the apparatus post impact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Joseph Yosup Lee
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Publication number: 20160303458Abstract: A golf swing training device comprising has a support base for contacting a support surface, such as the ground. There is a vertical support element extending upward from the support base having a lateral support arm transverse on the vertical support element with a relatively left side and a relatively right side. The lateral support arm has two directional arms extending in a forward direction away from the lateral support arms. The lateral support arm has a rotation-enabling connection to the vertical support element so that the relatively left side can be elevated above the relatively right side, and alternatively the relatively right side may be elevated above the relatively left side to alter the individual respective heights of the two arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: ERIC STEVEN CHILES
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Publication number: 20160303459Abstract: A launching and/or catching toy kit has a football and at least one associated slingshot. The football includes a generally elongated spheroidal body, a support non-movably attached to the body, a tail, and a first and a second elastic band hook oppositely disposed. The slingshot is configured to launch the football from a first user to a second user. The slingshot includes a handle and a pair of prongs connected and/or extending from the handle top. At least one elastic band is connected to each prong. Each of the at least one elastic bands are releasably captured by their respective first or second elastic band hook on the football during launching by the first user. When two slingshots are available, the users can shoot and catch the football between each other allowing for a game of catch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Marc Gregory Martino
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Publication number: 20160303460Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of fitness and exercise equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to an easily removable and reusable absorbent fitness and exercise equipment cover with an integrated releasably attached towel for selectively covering a portion of exercise and fitness equipment during use. The invention provides for sweat absorption, enhanced grip on handgrips, the secure safe storage of a towel, and prevents user contact with the bodily fluids of other users that may be present on the surface of the exercise equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Suzanne Seilus, Marci Crystal
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Publication number: 20160303461Abstract: The disclosure herein provides a golf GPS device with a sensor mechanism to automatically switch between video and audio only modes of the device. More particularly, when a player attaches the golf GPS device to a piece of clothing or hat, the device automatically switches to audio-only mode. When the player detaches the golf GPS device, the device automatically switches to video mode, with or without audio. The golf GPS device further includes one or more processors configured to repeatedly determine in which one of the plurality of holes the device is located, to repeatedly compute a distance between the device and a feature of the determined hole, and to cause to display the hole number of the determined hole and the computed distance on the display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Jun Ha Park
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Publication number: 20160303462Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves and the use of said gloves, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Because of its unique finger configurations, grip enhancers, and/or its hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove now operable on a football quarterback's throwing hand and on golfers dominant hand, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: John C. Ramirez
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Publication number: 20160303463Abstract: The present invention provides a goalie blocking glove that features a non-binding front blocking board surface that incorporates a carbon fiber front layer over the ultra-high density internal foam core, for lighter weight and added protection under extreme impacts. An adjustment mechanism is also included in the blocker glove, to allow the goalie to customize the fit of the inner glove to his or her individual hand size.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: MICHAEL A. VAUGHN
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Publication number: 20160303464Abstract: A goaltender glove including a finger portion, a thumb portion and a webbed pocket extending therebetween to collectively form a catching area. The webbed pocket can include a rigid support element that extends into at least one of the finger portion and the thumb portion, and is connected to the same via an interface element. The support element pivots about the interface element, with a free end of the element pivoting away from or through a portion of the main shell to prevent excessive bending and stress on the element. The glove can include a selectively manually replaceable mitt, which can be replaced with another mitt, or removed for servicing the mitt or glove. The mitt can be attached to the main shell via an elastic member joined with the finger portion to enable fingers in the finger portion and the mitt to move together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Peter B. Smith, Neal A. Watts, Eric D. Marvin
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Publication number: 20160303465Abstract: A glove includes a glove body having a bottom, a top, a middle, and palmar and dorsal panels extending from the bottom to the middle. The glove also includes finger covers extending from the middle to the top, and a thumb stall. A wrist strap is carried on the bottom of the glove body, and a thumb strap is carried on the middle of the glove body. Finger straps are carried on the finger covers. Rigid elements are carried along each of the finger covers and prevent the fiver covers from flexing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Caliph A. Mohammed
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Publication number: 20160303466Abstract: Embodiments relate to a motorized skateboard. Embodiments allow users to utilize a power supply, such as a rechargeable battery pack, that is remote with respect to the skateboard. Embodiments can have the battery mounted on, under, partially or wholly enclosed within, and/or integral with the skateboard deck. Embodiments can have a removable and interchangeable motor mount, which attaches to the hanger to align the motor with the drive train. The drive wheel adaptor (hub) allows the user to modify standard skateboard wheels to use as drive wheels for the electric skateboard. The strength of the bond between the drive hub and the wheel enables the skateboard to utilize more torque without failure. Embodiments can allow users to have wiring connections at the front and/or back of the skateboard deck. Board-integrated wiring techniques can also be utilized. The electronics can be attached using brackets that fit the industry standard bolt pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Aaron M. KING
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Publication number: 20160303467Abstract: A stroller-attachable skateboard apparatus comprises a skateboard, a connection rod and and an adjustable mounting bracket. The connection rod includes a board engagement portion, a stroller engagement portion and a rod axis. A rod securement interface of the skateboard receives the board engagement portion and rigidly retains it therein by way of an actuatable locking pin such that the rod axis extends laterally of the skateboard's longitudinal axis. The stroller engagement portion is axially receivable by a rod receiving element and releasably axially locked therein by way of a first spring-biased actuator element. The rod receiving element may be provided as part of the adjustable mounting bracket or as a pre-existing wheel axle end from which a stroller wheel has been removed. The mounting bracket facilitates highly-adjustable mounting of the skateboard to a frame member of a standard, unmodified stroller. The connection rod may also be adjusted for extension length.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Travis Mckay
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Publication number: 20160303468Abstract: A board game and method of playing a board game that is designed to promote familiarity and proficiency with currency. The board game includes a game board having a plurality of spaces disposed along a perimeter thereof, game pieces, a spinner, a deck of cards, and imitation money. Each player places a game piece on a starting space on the board. The player advances their game pieces by spinning the spinner and moving the game piece the number of spaces as indicated by the spinner. Depending on which space a player lands on, they must collect money, pay money or purchase an item. The paying or purchasing spaces require a player to count out the stated amount in various methods using different denominations of currency, thus enforcing basic monetary skills.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Stephanie Foster
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Publication number: 20160303469Abstract: A gaming apparatus for a sliding-type game is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, a length of a sliding surface is provided with an underlying target area and playing pieces are slid along the surface to land over desired targets. Magnets may be used to provide additional challenge. Many possibilities of use are possible as the apparatus may lend itself to various game scenarios.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Rodney W. Smith
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Publication number: 20160303470Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a solvable puzzle game including a matrix having N2 unfilled cells arranged in N rows, N columns, and N sub-matrices, whereby each sub-matrix can be formed from N continuous unfilled cells. Each unfilled cell can be fillable with one indicia selected from N discrete indicia to provide a filled cell; and each row, column, and sub-matrix can be fillable with one indicia set which consists of one each of the N discrete indicia. The solvable puzzle game can be solved by providing a minimum number of filled cells which renders each remaining unfilled cell fillable with only one indicia selected from the N discrete indicia to satisfy a matrix condition whereby each row, column, and sub-matrix can be filled with one indicia set which consists of one each of the N discrete indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Brian W. Diamond
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Publication number: 20160303471Abstract: A user-customizable audio-visual puzzle includes a platform having a base layer, a middle layer, and a top layer coupled together. The middle layer includes a first cavity therein. The top layer includes at least one cutout therethrough. The puzzle further includes at least one puzzle piece having a peripheral configuration shaped to correspond to the at least one cutout in the top layer. A drawer is configured to be removably positionable within the first cavity of the middle layer. The drawer includes at least one second cavity configured to be positioned generally beneath the at least one cutout when the drawer is positioned within the first cavity. The puzzle also includes a recording system configured to record a message associated with the at least one cutout.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Karen D. Renner, Kristin R. Branscom, Jodi L. Houin
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Publication number: 20160303472Abstract: A puzzle, comprising at least one set of a plurality puzzle pieces, each of the puzzle pieces within the at least one set having a geometric shape with the same number of sides; and the set of pieces being adapted to fit together to form an equilateral or non-equilateral geometric shape having the same number of sides as each component puzzle piece, and a method of assembling a puzzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Rebecca KLEMM
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Publication number: 20160303473Abstract: Driving game seat apparatus (100) for use with a screen (20) and a video game console (10) running a driving game, has a base structure (200), a seat (300) provided on the base structure for a player, and a drive control mechanism (400) provided on the base structure at a forward position relative to the seat. The drive control mechanism has a steering module (410), an accelerating module (420) and a braking module (430) for steering, accelerating and braking operations respectively. There are three actuating devices (500) connected at spaced-apart positions to the base structure and supporting the base structure for movement. Also included is a control circuit (600) for use with the game console and associated with the drive control mechanism for, in response to the operation of the steering, accelerating and braking modules, controlling the actuating devices to move and set the base structure in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Lai Man CHEUNG
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Publication number: 20160303474Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. For example, an audio component (e.g., implemented in an element of an audio setup) may control generation and/or outputting of a combined-game-and-chat audio signals. The audio component may receive user input comprising one or both of: a setting for a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a setting for a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The audio component may determine, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of the chat audio component and the game audio component in an audio source to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal and a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element; provide the mix setting to the audio source; and provide the volume setting to the audio output element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Publication number: 20160303475Abstract: A method, implemented as computer code being executed by one or more processors, in which a computing device displays computer game graphics for a computer game, and in which one or more of the processors are programmed to implement the game with: (a) a first game mode where the player is prompted to find items on a list within a picture; and (b) a second game mode where the player is prompted to compare two nearly identical images and find the differences; (c) a third game mode where the player is promoted to find items on a list within a certain picture, wherein the picture is darkened and only a select section is lit up, the lit section being dependent on input given by a pointing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Klas NORDEN
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Publication number: 20160303476Abstract: A multi-user video game with communications capabilities allows players to communicate with one another via simulated mail, leaflets and conversations. Different installations of the game on different discrete video game playing platforms may be unique or different depending upon random or other data available at the platform. For example, different installations may have different subsets of characters, different landscapes, or the like. Player characters from one virtual environment or village may visit another virtual environment or village and return home to his or her resident environment or village. Non-player characters may move from one virtual environment or village to another—thereby providing an ever-changing variety of characters. Communications between different game playing platforms can be provided via portable memory devices, portable game playing devices, or conventional communications means such as networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Katsuya EGUCHI, Shigeru MIYAMOTO, Takashi TEZUKA
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Publication number: 20160303477Abstract: Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Yehuda BINDER
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Publication number: 20160303478Abstract: Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Yehuda BINDER
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Publication number: 20160303479Abstract: A method includes the following operations: (1) executing an application that that generates a series of video frames using a graphics processing unit (GPU); (2) determining that a first video frame in the series has been completely written to a back buffer; (3) determining whether a current scan line of a second video frame is outside of a specified region, where the second video frame is stored in a front buffer and is being read out line by line following receipt of a monitored synchronizing signal; (4) presenting the first video frame to the front buffer without frame transitions, if the current scan line is outside of the specified region and is in a vertical blanking interval (VBI); and (5) presenting the first video to the front buffer with frame transitions, if the current scan line is outside of the specified region and is not in the VBI.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Timothy Cotter
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Publication number: 20160303480Abstract: A learning game platform, system and method, for an electronic device executing an app comprises a server for reading medium and storing user information and games, scores, and user progress within a play and learn app platform. The server communicates through the Internet with electronic devices having Internet access operated by at least one player. Registration means allows the player to register with and logon to the play and learn app. Preference selection means enables the player ability to enter user preferences, including age, game selection, skill level. Performance review means determines strength and weaknesses of the player. The platform provides a plethora of game play variations to facilitate learning in a fun inclusive manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Lucille A. Lucy
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Publication number: 20160303481Abstract: A cross-promotion system that controls promotion between video game makers in an online video game community is described. A video game user operates an instance of a video game on a computing device. Information about the operation of the video game and/or the video game user is transmitted to a server of the online cross-promotion system. The online cross-promotion server determines that the maker of the video game is participating is a cross-promotion message, and therefore a cross-promotion message should be displayed within the instance of the video game. The online cross-promotion server can further customize the cross-promote message to increase its relevance to the video game user. The promotion message is transmitted from the online cross-promotion server to the computing device and is displayed within the instance of the video game that is operating on the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Gree, Inc.Inventors: Jason CITRON, Jakob WILKENSON
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Publication number: 20160303482Abstract: An amusement ride restraint system includes an amusement ride car. A lap pad is configured to selectively engage a lap of the rider while the rider is positioned within the seat. A first linkage is pivotally coupled to the lap pad and pivotally coupled relative to the floor of the ride car, the first linkage operable to rotate the lap pad into i) an engaged position in which the rider is restrained in the seat, and ii) a loading position in which the rider can be loaded into or unloaded from the seat. The lap pad is constrained to pivotal motion relative to the first linkage such that the lap pad is oriented in a substantially vertical attitude relative to the seat when moved into the loading position and is oriented in a substantially horizontal attitude relative to the seat when moved into the engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Dal Freeman, Aaron Jarrett, Dustin Allen
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Publication number: 20160303483Abstract: A process and computer program product to record performance related data for a plurality of entertainment performances having a plurality of audiences. Further, the process and computer program product determine external data that is associated with the plurality of audiences and/or environmental factors corresponding to locations of the plurality of entertainment performances. In addition, the process and computer program product annotate the performance related data with the external data to generate annotated performance related data. The process and computer program product also train an artificial intelligence system based upon the annotated performance related data. The process and computer program product generate, at the artificial intelligence performance instructions to provide a performance. Further, the process and computer program product provide, from the artificial intelligence system to a performance device, the performance instructions to provide a performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Jon Snoddy, Alfredo Ayala, Daniel Pike, Mike Fusco, Douglas Fidaleo
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Publication number: 20160303484Abstract: Reference is made to the given model to technical field of simulators for education, training, gaming, amusement and leisure purposes, in which the players may control land, aquatic and air vehicles, among other modalities, mainly the layout applied in virtual motion-acceleration spherical simulator, which highlights its recent features as follows: the operator (A) and its navigator (B) positioning in single quadrants (Q) and (Q1), which means, each person takes one seat from the eight quadrants from the sphere, such arrangement, enables the generation of the motion accelerations in the whole body into the same direction, triggering a real life stimulus sensation according to the game motion, as the opposite as found in different models in the current technique, where the operator is positioned across the quadrants (the upper body part stands in central line of the sphere and the lower body part, below such line), according to such arrangement, the head shakes to one side while the body to the other, causingType: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Jefferson Edwin Masutti
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Publication number: 20160303485Abstract: An electronic system for stabilizing steering of a model vehicle may provide a curvature steering control of an RC vehicle. The approximate curvature control of the RC vehicle determined using error integration to achieve full steering. Application of a leaky integrator may be used to minimize steering memory. The leak factor may be based off gain scheduling of the steering input.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Thomas Michael Kawamura, Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
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Publication number: 20160303486Abstract: A system of transportation is provided. The system embodies sail-equipped vehicles and vertically mounted, directional air fans, wherein a sail is attached along a framework of the vehicle so as to define an arcuate capture profile adapted to convert the downwardly directed air from the air fans into horizontal thrust, propelling the vehicles along a track.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Jay Robert WILFONG
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Publication number: 20160303487Abstract: A variety of interlocking links can be connected to each other and to cylindrical or other shaped tubes. The links incorporate features that may facilitate removably connecting multiple links to one another and removably connecting links to tubes at a wide range of angles to form a variety of multi-dimensional shapes, while obviating the need to use tape or glue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Theresa R. Ayers, Trevor A. Burns, Jeffrey Freeland Nelson, Rory W. Scherer
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Publication number: 20160303488Abstract: A harness for receiving a special effects squib charge includes: a substantially planar base bound by opposing first and second surfaces joined at a perimeter; a tubular sidewall extending from the first surface of the base to form a tubular receptacle; an inward extension from the tubular sidewall defining a receiving aperture, the receiving aperture sized to be elastically deformed to allow insertion of the squib charge; and the distance between the base and the inward extension sized to be substantially equal to the axial length of the squib charge. A bullet hit device includes the harness, and a kit is for assembly and/or use of the harness as a bullet hit device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Martin Timothy Testa
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Publication number: 20160303489Abstract: A process and system for separating butenes and butanes by extractive distillation using a polar solvent is disclosed. The process may include: contacting a hydrocarbon mixture including butanes and butenes with a lean solvent mixture in an extractive distillation column to form an enriched solvent fraction comprising butenes; recovering an overheads fraction comprising butanes and a bottoms fraction from the extractive distillation column; feeding the bottoms fraction to a stripper including a stripping section and a wash section; recovering the lean solvent mixture as a bottoms fraction and a stripper overheads fraction comprising butenes and water from the stripper; condensing the overheads fraction to form a water fraction and a product butenes fraction; feeding water as reflux to a top of the stripper wash section; feeding at least a portion of the condensed water fraction intermediate the top and bottom of the stripper wash section as a second reflux.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Lummus Technology Inc.Inventors: Kevin John Schwint, Robert J. Brummer
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Publication number: 20160303490Abstract: A system for extracting oil from oil-bearing plant parts has an extraction vessel supported by an upright stand, a separator vessel mounted below the extraction vessel, and an expansion filter vessel mounted downstream from the separator vessel. A source of hydrocarbon solvent supplies liquid gas to the top of the extraction vessel, while a recycling pump connected to the separator vessel facilitates transport of the solvent through the plant material in the extraction vessel. The solvent is recovered and re-circulated, while extracted oil is removed from the separator. A computer-based temperature control assembly having a cooling device and a jacketed injection coil regulates temperature of the solvent delivered to the extraction assembly. A thermal jacket is mounted on each of the separator vessel and the expansion filter vessel, with the thermal jackets supplying heat and cold to the interior of the separator vessel and the expansion filter vessel and helping evaporate and condense the solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Matthew Ellis
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Publication number: 20160303491Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method for processing a beer stream for the recovery of oil. The method include a step of extracting oil from a beer stream into an organic phase comprising an organic solvent to provide in the organic phase at least a portion of the oil. In general, a beer stream refers to a composition containing alcohol, water, oil, and particulates, and can be a result of a fermentation process. When the beer stream is a beer stream from a fermentation process, it can be referred to as a fermentation broth even if it is no longer being subjected to feinientation. The beer stream can contain other components commonly found in a stream coming off a fermentation process such as, for example, glycerol and acetic acid. A method for producing ethanol, and an ethanol production facility are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: James Faulconbridge, Robert Wills
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Publication number: 20160303492Abstract: An apparatus, such as a compact flotation unit, may include a tank having a fluid inlet. A cylinder may be disposed within the tank and have an open end. A first guide vane may be disposed about the cylinder, with the first guide vane having a portion axially aligned with the fluid inlet. A second guide vane may be disposed about the cylinder adjacent the open end thereof and may include a first end and a second end, with the first end of the second guide vane being axially off-set from the second end of the second guide vane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Karsten Rabe, Michel Iver Tveitan Maelum, Lars Hardli
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Publication number: 20160303493Abstract: A method of removing entrained air from a coolant in a coolant system that may not include a fluid reservoir, includes connecting a de-aeration tank to the coolant system. The de-aeration tank is connected in fluid communication to the coolant system in parallel with a heat exchanger, such that a first connection device connects the de-aeration tank to the coolant system upstream of the heat exchanger, and a second connection device connects the de-aeration tank to the coolant system downstream of the heat exchanger. The coolant is circulated from the coolant system, through the de-aeration tank, and back to the coolant system, with a pump, until substantially all entrained air is removed from the coolant. The de-aeration tank may then be disconnected from the coolant system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michael K. Dailey, Rolf B. Karlsson
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Publication number: 20160303494Abstract: A liquid recovery unit and method of operating the same useful in the recovery of spilled or leaked liquids. The unit utilizes a base attached to a receptacle. The base has a tank and pump mounted on it. The pump is used to pull a vacuum within the tank to thereby introduce the spilled liquids in the tank or to create a positive pressure within the tank to thereby remove liquids from the tank, or to remove solids from the tank into the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Larry O. Williams, Charles Horton, JR.
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Publication number: 20160303495Abstract: A filter unit connecting an inner cylinder (gate connection part) to an outer cylinder includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs formed at regular intervals orthogonally to an X-axis and in parallel with a Y-axis when a virtual plane orthogonal to a central axis of the inner cylinder is assumed to be an X-Y plane. A plurality of transverse ribs is formed at regular intervals orthogonally to the longitudinal ribs and in parallel with the X-axis, and a plurality of rectangular openings is formed between the longitudinal ribs and the transverse ribs. The longitudinal ribs are formed on a front side or a rear side of the filter unit, and the transverse ribs are formed on the other of the front side and the rear side of the filter unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Akihiro SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20160303496Abstract: A water treatment device includes a filter that is rotatable so that a filtering surface moves in a circumferential direction; an untreated-water outflow unit that allows untreated water to flow out from an outside of the filter toward the filtering surface; a filtered-water flow path for leading, from an inside of the filter, filtered water that has permeated through the filter; and a control unit that switches between a filtration operation in which, in a state where the filter rotates, the untreated water is allowed to flow out toward the filtering surface by the untreated-water outflow unit, and the filtered water is led through the filtered-water flow path, and a cleaning operation, in which, in a state where the filter rotates and the filtered-water flow path is closed, the untreated water is allowed to flow out toward the filtering surface by the untreated-water outflow unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Tomomi MORIYA, Shinichi KANAZAWA
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Publication number: 20160303497Abstract: Fluid filters and modular relief valve assemblies for use therein are provided where the modular relief valve assembly comprises a bypass housing, a bypass spring, a valve plug, and a locator spring. The locator spring is at least partially seated within and modularly joined to a trailing portion of the bypass housing. The bypass spring and the valve plug are modularly joined to the bypass housing. The trailing portion of the bypass housing comprises at least one annular forward-facing seating surface. The leading portion of the bypass housing comprises a sealing extension, an intermediate reducing taper, and a valve plug sealing surface. The sealing extension is positioned between the forward-facing seating surface and the intermediate reducing taper. The intermediate reducing taper is positioned between the sealing extension and the valve plug sealing surface and reduces towards the valve plug sealing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: West Troy, LLCInventor: Sean M. Boston
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Publication number: 20160303498Abstract: Filter media comprising nanofibers and related components, systems, and methods associated therewith are provided. In some embodiments, a filter media may comprise a first fiber web and a second fiber web designed to impart beneficial properties to the filter media. For instance, in some embodiments, the first fiber web may provide high particulate efficiency and the second fiber web may provide suitable capacity. In some embodiments, the first and second fiber webs may have certain properties (e.g., water contact angle, surface energy) that are similar or substantially the same. The similarities between the first and second fiber webs may serve to enhance the structural stability of the filter media under various conditions (e.g., high temperature, high pressure, steam sterilization) and/or permeability to certain fluids (e.g., water). Filter media, as described herein, may be particularly well-suited for applications that involve liquid filtration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: Abdoulaye Doucouré, Randall B. Keisler