Abstract: An apparatus including a light source provides for intracranial treatment of a tissue region of a brain of a patient. The intracranial treatment apparatus comprises an outer shaft having a proximal end and a distal end for positioning within the tissue region of the brain. The outer shaft defines a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end of the outer shaft and having at least one aperture adjacent the distal end of the outer shaft. An inner light-delivery element having a distal end and a proximal end is adapted to be operatively connected to the light source. The light-delivery element is configured to be received within the lumen and extend from the proximal end of the shaft to adjacent the distal end of the shaft. The light-delivery element is adapted to deliver light from the light source through the at least one aperture of the outer shaft to the tissue region of the brain in proximity to the distal end of the outer shaft.

Abstract: Products, compositions, systems, and methods for modifying a target structure which mediates or is associated with a biological activity, including treatment of conditions, disorders, or diseases mediated by or associated with a target structure, such as a virus, cell, subcellular structure or extracellular structure. The methods may be performed in situ in a non-invasive manner by application of an initiation energy to a subject thus producing an effect on or change to the target structure directly or via a modulation agent. The methods may further be performed by application of an initiation energy to a subject in situ to activate a pharmaceutical agent directly or via an energy modulation agent, optionally in the presence of one or more plasmonics active agents, thus producing an effect on or change to the target structure. Kits containing products or compositions formulated or configured and systems for use in practicing these methods.

Abstract: An active material, suitable for implantable medical devices. The active material is a mixture, composite, or aggregate of upconverting particles and photocatalytic particles embedded in an at least infrared light conducting and gas permeable support material. The upconverting particles convert longer wavelength light into shorter wavelength light, which in turn powers the photocatalytic materials to produce cytotoxic chemicals. When embedded into an implantable medical device in a desired body location, and exposed to red or infrared light, this active material can produce cytotoxic chemicals that in turn exert a cytotoxic effect on unwanted cells, such as cancer or microbial cells, as well as perform other functions.

Abstract: Methods and devices related to the treatment of diseases using phototherapy are described. Some embodiments provide an organic light-emitting diode device, such as a light-emitting device for phototherapy, comprising Ring System 1, Ring System 2, Ring System 3, Ring System 4 or Ring System 5. Methods of treating disease with phototherapy are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light treatment system (10, 12). The light treatment system comprises a light source (20, 22) for emitting light (100) for illuminating a part of a human or animal body (30) for light treatment. The light treatment system further comprises a housing (40, 42) for emitting light towards the part of the human or animal body, and for at least partially covering the illuminated part of the human or animal body from view. The housing further comprises a window (50, 52, 54, 56) for emitting light from an inner part of the housing away from the housing. An effect of the light treatment system according to the invention is that the window in the housing may be used as indicator whether the light treatment system is operating and/or functioning well. Furthermore, the presence of a luminescent material, for example, on the window, may be used as indicator for, for example, ultraviolet light as part of the ultraviolet light may be converted by the luminescent material into visible light.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering visible or infrared biostimulatory energy to bone marrow to subjects having or developing Alzheimer's disease. The radiation is delivered to sites remote from the brain at a dose sufficient to cause stimulated mesenchymal stem cells to appear in the brain and degrade ?-amyloid. The energy may be coherent light and can be administered transcutaneously, subcutaneously, or via an intramedullary probe.

Abstract: In a particle beam irradiation apparatus that controls a scanning apparatus so that each irradiation position is irradiated with a particle beam a rescan-count number of times by repeating for the rescan-count number of times the irradiation of all irradiation positions in the irradiation target, the irradiation apparatus includes a calculator that receives either one of a rescan count n or a beam intensity J that is a particle beam dose per unit time, to calculate a maximum value of the other satisfying the following conditional expression (P1) for all irradiation positions to present the maximum value to a user.

Abstract: A mark position detection unit includes an illumination unit which illuminates an identification mark provided on a leaf with detection light, and a detection unit which detects a light emitted from the identification mark which is illuminated with the detection light. The illumination unit includes a light source which emits the detection light. The detection unit includes a polarizing filter which filters the light emitted from the identification mark and an imaging device which detects a transmitted light filtered by the polarizing filter.

Abstract: A multi-leaf collimator includes a plurality of leaves aligned in a thickness direction of the leaf, a driving device which advances and retracts the leaves with respect to radiation (Sr), and an identification mark identifiable at least from a direction perpendicular to both the advancing and retracting direction of the leaves and the thickness direction of the leaf to detect positions of the leaves, wherein, when the plurality of leaves are disposed in a preset reference position (P), gaps (d2) between adjacent identification marks in the thickness direction are formed to be larger than gaps (d1) between adjacent leaves in the thickness direction.

Abstract: A method of irradiating a target in a patient comprising directing a beam of radiation from an external source of radiation 24 at the target in the patient from numerous directions in a broad solid angle by longitudinally rotating the external source of radiation 24 around a central axis and simultaneously or sequentially, in either order, latitudinally rotating the external source of radiation 24; a globe gantry 21 comprising (i) a front opening ring 22 with its origin on the central axis of the globe gantry 21, (ii) at least one arc-shaped, gantry support arm 23, which has a front end and a rear end and is part of a circle, (iii) an external source of radiation 24, which is mounted on at least one arc-shaped, gantry support arm 23 and is movable along the gantry support arm to vary the latitude of the beam angle, (iv) a rear rotational axle 25 with an axis along the central axis of the globe gantry 21, (v) a support base 27, and (vi) a rear housing 26 comprising a source of power, mechanisms for moving comp

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a high-dose-rate afterloader machine comprising an image capturing device that used to capture a plurality of still images or a real-time video, wherein said image capturing device further comprises, a zoom lens, a microphone and a light, a measurement ruler that is located on a base plate; a plurality of calibration points located on the said base plate, a source insert that connects to said high-dose-rate afterloader machine to one end, wherein said source insert allows entry of a radioactive pellet and a source wire into one end, and an adjustable shaft that is connected to said base plate and connected to said image capturing device.

Abstract: An energy supplier of an ultrasonic treatment system can output an electric power in a first output mode and a second output mode in which the electric power supplied to a drive force generation unit during a unit time is higher than in the first output mode. A controller maintains an output state of the electric power in the first output mode when a judgment section judges that a load on an ultrasonic probe is less than or equal to a threshold, and switches the output state of the electric power to the second output mode when the judgment section judges that the load is more than the first threshold.

Abstract: A system and a method for providing a secondary source of breathing gas to a mask are disclosed. The system includes secondary reservoir having a breathing gas, the secondary reservoir connected to a primary line by a secondary line. A pressure switch detects a pressure in the primary line and, upon a pressure lower than a threshold, actuates an actuator to permit the flow of breathing gas from the secondary reservoir through the secondary line. A valve may be configured to prevent a flow of gas from the secondary line to a source side of the primary line. The method includes detecting gas pressure and actuating an actuator upon a low gas pressure to permit a flow of secondary gas to the breathing mask by way of a secondary line. The gas may be prevented from flowing from the secondary line to a source side of the primary line.

Abstract: In one embodiment of an aircraft emergency oxygen delivery system, power can be generated by the flow of gas over a transducer disposed inside an oxygen delivery tube. A pressure differential gives rise to a temperature difference across the transducer, and the temperature difference can be converted to a voltage. The voltage can be quadratically dependent upon the Mach number M (e.g. flow velocities from 1 to 140 m/s) and proportional to a Seebeck coefficient of the transducer. The power thus generated may be used to operate LED indicators visible from the exterior of the tube, a variety of sensors, and wireless communication with a central control system. Oxygen flow to a mask may be adjusted based on ambient oxygen content and data collected from a passenger wearing the mask, including a blood oxygen saturation level, pulse or respiration rate.

Abstract: A particle-capturing device for insertion into the mouth of a user that incorporates a particle-capturing member that is capable or capturing particulate matter from the airflow of respired air.

Abstract: A safety-anchor assembly of a fall-protection lifeline system for workers configured to be implemented in a work area defining a lower surface and an upper surface spaced from the lower surface, the lower and upper surfaces of the work area each substantially planar and oriented substantially parallel with each other. The safety-anchor assembly includes a base tube and a staff tube adjustably attached to the base tube to form a post shore extending under compression pressure between and frictionally supported upon the lower and upper surfaces of the work area to prevent movement of the post shore with respect to the lower and upper surfaces, an acute angle of about eighty-one degrees being defined between the post shore and the lower surface of the work area and a corresponding obtuse angle of about ninety-nine degrees being defined between the post shore and the upper surface of the work area.

Abstract: A fire suppression system for anechoic chambers with multiple non-retractable tubes fixed on the ceiling of the chamber, with each tube connected to a pneumatic valve. Each valve is controlled by a compressed air supply that reacts to the presence of fire in the chamber. Once fire is detected in the chamber, the valves vent the compressed air to permit fire retardant fluid to pass through the fixed tubes into the chamber. The tubes and the valves do not interfere with the functions of the chamber and provide immediate fire suppression.

Abstract: In the first embodiment, an aircraft (30) is fitted with a laser system module (34) whose focused laser beam (38) may be directed by its crew controlled beam director (42) to treetop or ground foliage (40L) beyond an advancing wildfire in order to set backfires (40R) which cause said wildfire to subside when reaching the depleted fuel. Unlike conventional backfire dispensing ignited liquid from a low-flying helicopter or by hand, said aircraft can quickly arrive on scene and crew (32), using its infrared imaging system to see through darkness and smoke, can precisely and rapidly set the backfire line using laser beam ignition from a safe distance without the usual small distance risk to pilot or ground firefighter. Said module subsystem design is outlined and is made interchangeable with conventional firefighting and water/chemical spaying modules, insuring said aircraft receives usage beyond the fire season. Other embodiments are discussed.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed concerning an aqueous foam fire suppression system. The aqueous foam can be contained within a container that allows longer term, low maintenance storage of the aqueous foam. The container can be pierced with a piercing rod and the aqueous foam extracted from the container from the opening created by the piercing rod. The piercing rod can optionally include orifice(s) and internal channels to enable extraction of the aqueous foam without withdrawing the piercing rod.

Abstract: A rotary fluid discharge nozzle provides uniform distribution of fluid around the nozzle, a flexible fluid distribution pattern and a high discharge coefficient.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening system for a sports and recreation device. The fastening system comprises a slackline, two band damps, and a block and tackle, and two round slings. The fastening system is characterized in that the band damps and the block and tackle comprise round-sling bolts and slackline bolts, wherein the round-sling bolts and the slackline bolts can be guided in elongated holes and functional holes vertically with respect to their axes and can be displaced, in the direction of their axes, through cut-outs in the functional holes. The bolts, at each of their two ends, comprise bolt heads having a diameter that is smaller than the cut-outs but larger than the elongated holes.

Abstract: A system and method for over speed and resistive training is provided. The method may comprise applying an assistive training force to a trainee which assists the self locomotion of the trainee to reach an over speed condition. The method may further comprise applying a resistive training force to the trainee which resists the self-locomotion to the training along the training path, the resistive training force being applied to the trainee while the trainer is in an over speed condition. The forces, either resistive or assistive, may vary linearly. The system may comprise a pair of modules, each module comprising a frame carrying a plurality of pulleys and a resistance cord. Each of the modules is adapted to provide a training vector to a trainee and is positioned on opposite side of training path to provide both resistive and assistive training vectors.

Abstract: An exercise device having a band/cord which extends and retracts from a housing. The apparatus allows users to conduct various physical workout exercises and also to generate electricity. The user is provided a variety of controllable functions related to exercising such as tracking and/or displaying information during the physical workout as well as tracking and displaying information related to the energy generated by the apparatus.

Abstract: The pedal comprises a base (1) on which to place a user's foot and a transverse hole (8) for a rotation shaft, characterised in that it comprises at least one element (4) which is less dense than water arranged above said transverse hole (8) for a rotation shaft. It makes it possible for the base on which the foot is placed to always remain in an optimal position when the device is placed in water and before the user places his or her foot thereon, allowing comfortable placement of the foot.

Abstract: A cross training aerobic exercise bar include a cylindrical body having rounded ends disposed at opposing ends of the cylindrical body, a handgrip disposed at about a midpoint of the cylindrical body, and an outer handle connected to each of the rounded ends, each outer handle pivotably connected to a respective rounded end. The rounded ends and outer handle can form a ball-and-socket joint and include a low friction bearing surface.

Abstract: A balance board which allows a user to move through a full range of motion without dismounting the board. Movement along a frontal plane as well as along a sagittal plane can be achieved using the disclosed board. Further, stops help stabilize the board and allow easier mounting and dismounting of the board. Finally, with hand openings the board can also be used in a prone position with the stops preventing impact by a user's hands/fingers with the ground surface during use.

Abstract: An apparatus which will allow simultaneous negative (pulling) and positive (pushing) exercise of the upper body muscle groups through the use of rotatable corners.

Abstract: An exercise device including two foot platforms riding on elongated rails for longitudinal motion relative thereto. The platforms are directly connected to each other by one or more elastic elements. The platforms are also connected by linear and/or rotary dampers to provide motion damping. In addition, weights and/or flywheels may be used to smooth the oscillations. When the two platforms are side-by-side, the elastic elements run in a substantially crosswise direction. A seated user may place the user's feet on the platforms and move his/her feet and lower legs back and forth in a scissoring motion to move the platforms in opposing directions along the rails. In so doing, the user overcomes the resistance of the elastic elements and dampers connecting the platforms. This provides the user with exercise and its accompanying benefits.

Abstract: A calculator matches a predetermined point in time of first time series information concerning a first swing and the predetermined point in time of second time series information concerning a second swing and calculates a divergence degree between the first time series information and the second time series information. A determiner determines, on the basis of the divergence degree between the first time series information and the second time series information, whether the first swing and the second swing are approximate to each other.

Abstract: A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller, display and indicator system thereon. The controller has at least one sensor wherein activity of a user wearing the device is detected. The controller selectively illuminates the indicator system to indicate a level of activity of the user.

Abstract: A method includes engaging a signal transmission module with a signal detection module. The signal detection module is located in an exercise machine. The signal transmission module may be a device worn or carried on by a person who is going to perform an exercise on the exercise machine. Signals transmitted from the signal transmission module are detected by the signal detection module. The method also includes performing the exercise on the exercise machine. Exercise data is recorded by a measurement module. The measurement module is located in the exercise machine.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a measurement unit configured to measure exercise data as a result of an exercise performed on a weight-stack machine. The measurement unit includes a plurality of sub-measurement units. Each of the plurality of sub-measurement units comprises a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor is configured to detect presence of a nearby object. Each of the plurality of sub-measurement units is coupled to one of the plurality of weight plates in the weight-stack machine. When the person selects an amount of weights to exercise, presence of a selection means is detected by the proximity sensor in one of the plurality of sub-measurement units and, as a result, the measurement unit is capable of determining the amount of weights with which the person exercises.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products monitor athletic performance. Location information is acquired that indicates a device is in movement. A level of difficulty associated with the location information is retrieved and associated to a distance traversed during the movement. The distance traversed and the level of difficulty are stored in a database.

Abstract: A portable sensor device is provided. The portable sensor device may at least include a first angular rate sensor, a second angular rate sensor, and a gyroscope. The first angular rate sensor may include two or more accelerometers, whereas the second angular rate sensor may include an accelerometer and a magnetometer. In some instances, the portable sensor device may determine when to use the first angular rate sensor, when to use the second angular rate sensor, and when to use the gyroscope to obtain angular rate measurements indicative of angular motion of the portable sensor device. Further, the portable sensor device may determine one or more angular motion parameters describing angular motion of the portable sensor device using data from the first angular rate sensor, the second angular rate sensor, the gyroscope, or combinations of the first angular rate sensor, the second angular rate sensor, and/or the gyroscope.

Abstract: Athletic performance monitoring systems and methods, many of which utilize, in some manner, global positioning satellite (“GPS”) data, provide data and information to athletes and/or to equipment used by athletes during an athletic event. Such systems and methods may provide route information to athletes and/or their trainers, e.g., for pre-event planning, goal setting, and calibration purposes. Such systems and methods optionally may provide real time information to the athlete while the event takes place, e.g., to assist in reaching the pre-set goals. Additionally, data and information collected by such systems and methods may assist in post-event analysis for athletes and their trainers, e.g., to evaluate past performances and to assist in improving future performances.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system facilitating a karaoke performance while exercising during an individual exercise session or group exercise class are disclosed. An indication of a song to be performed during the session or exercise class is received. At least one computer-readable karaoke file corresponding to the song is retrieved. The at least one computer-readable karaoke file may comprise common data elements, at least two independent karaoke data streams and exercise-related data elements. From a first class participant a selection of a first data stream of the at least two independent karaoke data streams is received. From a second class participant a selection of a second data stream of the at least two independent karaoke data streams is received. The presentation of the common data elements and the exercise-related data elements on a display common to the first and the second class participants is directed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a virtual reality indoor bicycle exercise system using a mobile device includes a cycle unit (10); a main controller (MCC) controlling a load granted to the cycle unit (10) and collecting information on various sensors attached to the cycle unit (10); a mobile device (20) accessing the main controller MCC to provide information such as physical exercise resistance, and the like and generated in an actual traveling path and receiving exercise information generated by various sensors from the main controller MCC; and a main server (30) wirelessly communicating with the mobile device (20) and storing, updating and managing user information, exercise amount information, and the like.

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of a polyamide composition containing a polyamide polymer and plasticizer are provided. The plasticizers help reduce the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the composition and various plasticizers may be used. For example, the composition may include ethyl oleate or propylene carbonate as a plasticizer. Transparent polyamides, for example, polyether-amide block copolymers, preferably are used in the composition. 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.

Abstract: A golf ball of the present invention comprises a core of one or more layers and a cover of one or more layers surrounding the core. At least one of the core layers is comprised of a surface region. The surface region is a composite of cured core material and non-reactive particles. The non-reactive particles are comprised of ground cured-rubber or ground thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Described are a carcass for a sports ball having a textile element, which has at least two segments joined by a seam and defines a shape of the carcass, and wherein the at least two segments and the seam are warp-knitted or weft-knitted in a single piece, and a method of making a carcass for a sports ball.

Abstract: An assembly having a mechanical process which allows a user to tie a knot in a balloon. A hook feature in the assembly will hold the end of the balloon. The neck of the balloon is wrapped around the assembly creating a loop. The hook feature is actuated by a spring loaded trigger that will pull the end of the balloon through the balloon loop which will create a knot.

Abstract: Automated T-Ball batting tee baseball stand for little league teams is disclosed. Having an automated stand with remote control and foot switches speeds up play of little league games and practice by removing the physical time it takes for the coach to make the manual adjustments. The coach can adjust the setting for each player quickly which is also an improvement for helping the young players learn how to swing the bat and hit the ball.

Abstract: A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head.

Abstract: Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a collet, a ferrule, and a club head having an interior chamber. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts.

Abstract: Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: a shaft adapter, a collet, a ferrule, and a club head having an interior chamber. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts.

Abstract: A golf club head of the wood-type, including a body having a ball-striking face and a sole is disclosed. The sole can include a wave slot for adding additional weight to the golf club head. The wave slot can include a front sidewall, a rear sidewall, and at least two waves. The waves can be positioned between the front and rear sidewalls, and can each include a valley portion at the lowest point of the wave such that the valley portion does not protrude below the sole. The wave slot can also have two, three, or more waves, which can have heights that decrease as you move away from the ball-striking face.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf club head with a fully removable component that can withstand the stress of repeated hits. When assembled, the removable component is held in place by a fastening mechanism that includes structural elements that distribute the holding force across the component and tend to equalize the forces around the periphery where the component meets the body. The fastening mechanism may include a post that reaches across the open space within the hollow club head, pulling the removable component towards an opposed main club head body. Since a golf club of the present invention can be opened, it may include a mechanism on the inside for use by a golfer, such as an electronic device or an adjustment mechanism. The golf club may include a weight adjustment system that allows the club to be custom-fitted to a golfer.

Abstract: Its objectives are to provide a golf club shaft that is capable of responding to a wide range of characteristics of a head to be mounted, levels and preferences of golfers, and the like; maintaining the ease of swing even when a heavier head is mounted; providing a preferred feel for a golfer, even when the subject is a professional or low handicap golfer; and increasing the carry of a ball. A golf club shaft made of multiple fiber-reinforced resin layers, containing a heavy substance with a specific gravity of 7 or greater positioned between 0 and 400 mm from the grip end of the golf club shaft; in such a golf club shaft, when the entire length of the golf club shaft is set as Ls and the distance from the head end to the gravity center of the golf club shaft is set as Lg, the ratio Lg/Ls is 0.54˜0.65.

Abstract: An assembled golf bag includes a bag body having an upper edge and a lower edge to which an upper frame and a base are attached, respectively. The upper frame and the base are each peripherally provided with a plurality of fasteners. Each of the fasteners has a flat turn. The upper edge and the lower edge of the bag body are each peripherally provided with a plurality of slots corresponding to the fasteners of the upper frame and the base so that the upper frame and the base can be detachably attached to bag body using the fasteners and the flat turns.

Abstract: A golf swing improvement device comprising: a lanyard anchoring portion; and a lanyard; wherein said lanyard is configured to engage with said lanyard anchoring portion; wherein said lanyard anchoring portion is configured to couple with a golf teeing device.