Patents Issued in March 16, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170072221
    Abstract: A method of generating a treatment plan for treating a patient with radiotherapy, the method includes obtaining a plurality of sample plans, which are generated by use of a knowledge base comprising historical treatment plans and patient data. The method also includes performing a multi-criteria optimization based on the plurality of sample plans to construct a Pareto frontier, where the plurality of sample plans are evaluated with at least two objectives measuring qualities of the plurality of sample plans such that treatment plans on the constructed Pareto frontier are Pareto optimal with respect to the objectives. The method further includes identifying a treatment plan by use of the constructed Pareto frontier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Janne NORD, Esa KUUSELA, Joakim PYYRY, Jarkko PELTOLA, Martin SABEL
  • Publication number: 20170072222
    Abstract: A method for generating synthetic electron density information based on an acquired magnetic resonance, MR, image stack is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: SPECTRONIC AB
    Inventor: Carl Siversson
  • Publication number: 20170072223
    Abstract: In a method of constructing a head shield for a radiation machine, the angular distribution of radiation propagating from a source and the angular function of thickness of a material in attenuating the radiation to a certain level of its original value are determined. Based on the angular distribution of radiation from the source and the angular function of thickness of the material, the thicknesses of the material at a plurality of angular locations around the source and distances from the source can be calculated for attenuating the radiation to or less than a predetermined threshold value. A shield around the source is constructed based on the calculated thicknesses of the material through iterative steps to ensure a cost- saving, weight-efficient, optimal solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: HsinLu Hsu, Magdalena Constantin, Stuart Scollay
  • Publication number: 20170072224
    Abstract: An ultrasound-assisted wound cleanser in the form of a handheld device includes an integrated vibration motor, an integrated ultrasound generator, an integrated energy source for the vibration motor and the ultrasound generator, and a replaceable cleansing attachment which can be driven by the vibration motor for abrasively removing wound coatings. The cleansing attachment has an acoustic transducer which is designed to convert the electric oscillations generated by the ultrasound generator into sound waves, a device for reinforcing and/or distributing and/or transferring the ultrasound waves, and bristles and/or lamellas for the abrasive removal. Further, a method for cleansing wounds includes moving a cleansing attachment with bristles for abrasively removing wound coatings by a vibration motor. The cleansing attachment is oscillated by an ultrasound generator, and the oscillations for supporting the removal of wound coatings are transmitted into the wound via a transmission medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Jens-Christian FROHWITTER
  • Publication number: 20170072225
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include improved radiofrequency (RF) pulse amplifier systems that incorporate an energy array comprising multiple capacitors connected in parallel. The energy array extends the maximum length of pulses and the maximum achievable peak power output of the amplifier when compared to similar systems. Embodiments also include systems comprising the amplifier configured to drive a load, wherein the load may include one or more ultrasound (e.g., piezoelectric) transducers Related methods of using the amplifier are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicants: University of Washington, The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Adam D. MAXWELL, Bryan CUNITZ, Michael R. BAILEY, Vera KHOKHLOVA, Timothy L. HALL
  • Publication number: 20170072226
    Abstract: A driving device includes an output voltage decomposing unit which decomposes an output voltage applied to an ultrasonic transducer into a basic and harmonic components; an output current decomposing unit which decomposes an output current flowing through the ultrasonic transducer into a basic and harmonic components; a capacitor current calculator which calculates a basic and harmonic components of a capacitor current, based on the basic and harmonic components of the output voltage; a driving current calculator which calculates a basic and harmonic components of a driving current based on the basic and harmonic components of the output current and the capacitor current, a driving current summing unit which sums up the basic and harmonic components of the driving current, and a constant current controller which generates constant current control data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shunsuke MATSUI, Ko KAWASHIMA
  • Publication number: 20170072227
    Abstract: An example method includes generating an acoustic ultrasound wave that is focused at a focal point. The method further includes sequentially directing the focal point upon distinct portions of an object to form respective shock waves at the distinct portions of the object. The method further includes, via the respective shock waves, causing the distinct portions of the object to boil and form respective vapor cavities. The method further includes causing substantially uniform ablation of a region of the object that comprises the distinct portions. The substantially uniform ablation is caused via interaction of the respective shock waves with the respective vapor cavities. An example ablation system and an example non-transitory computer-readable medium, both related to the example method, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., A CORPORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS
    Inventors: Vera KHOKHLOVA, Michael R. BAILEY, Navid FARR, Tatiana D. KHOKHLOVA, Wayne KREIDER, Adam D. MAXWELL, Ari PARTANEN, Oleg A. SAPOZHNIKOV, George R. SCHADE, Yak-Nam WANG
  • Publication number: 20170072228
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selectively disrupting tissue using high intensity focused ultrasound (“HIFU”) therapy are disclosed herein. A method of treating tissue in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, pulsing HIFU waves from an ultrasound source toward a volume of tissue that includes an extracellular matrix (“ECM”) and generating, from nonlinear propagation of the HIFU waves, shock waves in the tissue to induce boiling in the volume of the tissue. The method can further include lysing cells in the volume of tissue while leaving the ECM at least substantially intact. The emulsification of cells can be to a sufficient degree to decellularize the tissue and form a decellularized scaffold for subsequent tissue growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Yak-Nam Wang, Michael R. Bailey, Tatiana D. Khokhlova, Wayne Kreider, Adam D. Maxwell, George R. Schade, Vera A. Khokhlova
  • Publication number: 20170072229
    Abstract: A wearable lightweight fire fighter's personal escape system and method includes a rope, having a distal and proximal end, organized in parallel segments disposed in an inner pouch. The inner pouch is entirely contained in an outer pouch that is appointed to be removably attached to a belt or harness, worn by a fire fighter. The proximal end of the rope exits through an opening in the inner pouch and outer pouch and is attached directly to a lightweight hook, or optionally enters a belay device. The hook has a sharp point for creating a purchase point on soft surfaces, a hook opening having sufficient diameter to surround radiators, steam pipe and the like, and capture rope that surrounds substantial objects. The hook has a central opening appointed for holding a firefighting tool to aid in creating a substantial object. The fire fighter escapes by creating a purchase point and repelling at a high speed or at a controlled speed by adjusting belay friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Charles Christopher Botti
  • Publication number: 20170072230
    Abstract: A multi-function charging adapter that include a movable forward nosepiece (or “plug”), a rearwardly open main power socket, a glass-breaking mechanism, and optionally an auxiliary charging port. The forward nosepiece acts as part of the electrical circuit of the adapter, and as a shroud for a pointed plunger of the glass-breaking mechanism. Depression of the nosepiece causes the glass-breaking mechanism to automatically move from the cocked state to a released state. Related methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Shiyu Sun
  • Publication number: 20170072231
    Abstract: There is disclosed self-contained breathing apparatus equipment 20 comprising a harness 22, 62 comprising a structural member 26, 28, 64 for supporting or housing a cylinder of breathable gas 40. The equipment comprises a visual alert generator 54 comprising a light source 60, 76 mounted to the structural member, the visual alert generator having a plurality of display modes, a wireless receiver 50 arranged to receive telemetry data transmitted from a central control unit 16, and a control module 52 arranged to receive status data, the status data including the telemetry data. The control module 52 is arranged to control the display mode of the visual alert generator based on the received status data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Carr, David Cheesman, James Docherty, David Bell
  • Publication number: 20170072232
    Abstract: A respirator apparatus includes a respirator body, a filter cartridge receiver integral with and extending from the respirator body, and a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes a nozzle element being integral with the filter cartridge. The respirator body and filter cartridge are configured to be fluidically coupled through sleeve-fit engagement between the filter cartridge receiver and nozzle element and the filter cartridge receiver and nozzle element define an airflow channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: David A. Blomberg, Michael J. Cowell, William A. Mittelstadt, Carl W. Raines, III, Nathan A. Abel
  • Publication number: 20170072233
    Abstract: A safety system for a man lift including: a loop connector attached to the man lift; a sensor within the loop connector, where sensor detects attachment of a lanyard clip; and a control system for the man lift, where the sensor is integrated into the control system and said sensor enables the control system upon attachment of a lanyard clip to the loop connector. The loop connector may be attached to a basket of the man lift and preferably the loop connector is attached to the frame of the basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Keiser
  • Publication number: 20170072234
    Abstract: A fire-extinguisher device, for aerial use, comprising a bucket which contains two independent but related tanks or cylinders, one for water and one for a foaming agent mixture, along with a chamber in which the extinguishing foam is generated. The device is also equipped with an electronic mechanism to control operation thereof, as well as mechanism for the dispensing of the extinguishing foam that is produced, and which will allow for rapid dropping or spreading over an extended area, as well as providing various discretionary dispensing services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Lluís ÁLVAREZ MONTANER
  • Publication number: 20170072235
    Abstract: A cargo-fire-suppression agent distribution system and methods are presented. A fire-warning signal indicating presence of fire in a cargo compartment onboard a class E cargo aircraft at a first altitude is received. An initial fire-suppression agent is distributed in the cargo compartment at the first altitude sufficient to suppress fire for an initial fire suppression time interval during a depressurization phase during which the class E cargo aircraft flies to a second altitude below the first altitude. A re-enforcing fire-suppression agent is distributed in the cargo compartment during a re-pressurization phase when a cabin altitude is below a predetermined cabin pressure level (PL) during which the class E cargo aircraft flies from the second altitude to a landing, after the initial fire-suppression time interval elapses. The re-enforcing fire-suppression agent distribution is maintained during a re-enforcing fire-suppression time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Douglas E. Ferguson, Arthur L. Tutson
  • Publication number: 20170072236
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to an apparatus and method for enhancing the fire extinguishing properties of water for use with fire fighting aircraft. The apparatus and method includes the steps of, and equipment for, transferring media into a holding tank in aircraft; filling a reservoir hopper with water in the aircraft; calculating the amount of media to be added to the reservoir; drawing the calculated amount of media into the reservoir to form an enhanced fire fighting admixture while the aircraft is in flight, wherein the admixture is offloaded by a controlled discharge for use in fighting forest fires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Cordani, Matthew E. Struzziero, Edward G. Kleiman, Michael C. Story, Marc A. Gerth, Reagan G. Bullock, James B. Story, Victor D. Trotter
  • Publication number: 20170072237
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting oxygen in ambient air from entering a water supply system having at least one ingress point at which a fluid can enter the water supply system includes supplying an inert gas to the at least one ingress point of the water supply system. The inert gas enters the water supply system at the at least one ingress point and substantially inhibits ambient air including oxygen from entering the water supply system at the at least one ingress point to substantially inhibit oxygen corrosion in the water supply system. Example pump assemblies for coupling to water supply systems, piping networks, and water- based fire sprinkler systems for inhibiting ambient air, including the oxygen it may contain, from entering the systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. KOCHELEK
  • Publication number: 20170072238
    Abstract: A device for transferring adverse event information from a plurality of remote hydrants to a municipal monitoring server comprises detecting an adverse event in a hydrant that relates to an adverse hydrant condition; transferring data representative of the adverse condition to a host server by routing the data along a predefined hopping path; and transferring the data from the host monitor to the municipal monitoring server. A system for detecting adverse events at a hydrant and event information to a municipal monitoring sever is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: David Silvers, John P. Smith, Troy Van Liere
  • Publication number: 20170072239
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a formulation and associated method for neutralizing one or more toxic chemical and/or materials including toxic industrial chemicals and toxic industrial materials, such as irritants, heavy metals, radioactive metals, acids and acid irritants, pesticides, and various agricultural chemicals, (collectively referred to as toxic chemical, materials, or simply toxins) as well as decontaminating surfaces that have come into contact with these agents. As a result, the formulation of the present invention can be used for neutralizing a broad spectrum of toxic chemicals and materials. In one embodiment, the active ingredient comprises 2,3, butanedione monoxime (also known as diacetyl monoxime (DAM)), and alkali salts thereof such as potassium 2,3-butanedione monoxime (KBDO). The formulation also typically includes a carrier in which the active ingredient is dispersed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy G. Henry, Barbara B. Price
  • Publication number: 20170072240
    Abstract: The present invention includes a first main body and a second main body which are abutted with each other by sides thereof, and the abutted sides of the first main body and the second main body are kept to not deviate from each other by a combination manner. The second main body is movable relative to the first main body along a straight direction to form different usage types for training various step movements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: YI NI WU
  • Publication number: 20170072241
    Abstract: The present device generally relates to a portable and configurable exercise apparatus. The apparatus has a main aim unit and a removable foot unit. The main arm unit has a first hand grip and a second hand grip separated by a main telescoping shaft wherein pulling the first grip away from the second grip requires resistance and, therein develops strength. The device is configurable so as to allow the user to select the desired resistance. The removable foot unit may be temporarily inserted over the first or the second hand grip so that a user may place his/her feet (either standing, sitting or squatting) over the first or second hand grip and may pull upward with the remaining hand grip to exercise alternative muscles. The first and the second hand grip may rotate with respect to the main body shaft to allow alternative exercises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: MIGUEL ANGEL PENA-RUIZ
  • Publication number: 20170072242
    Abstract: A band is provided for assisting a user with exercises. The band is configured for attachment to a support structure, such as a squat rack, having first and second arms. The band includes a main body extending from a first end portion to a second end portion, the main body being formed of a band material having a relatively low hardness. A first loop is formed at the first end portion and is sized to receive the first arm of the support structure. A second loop is formed at the second end portion and is sized to receive the second arm of the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen M. Drain, II
  • Publication number: 20170072243
    Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell device includes a handle bar having two plates extended from end portions and two extensions, a number of weight members each having a groove and a passage, two blocks are secured to the extensions, two pairs of beams are secured between the plates and the blocks and engageable into the groove of the weight member, two latches are slidably engaged onto the extensions, two rods are secured to the latches for moving the latches relative to the beams, two catches are engaged onto the rods and biased to engage with the beams, and two weight elements are detachably attached to the blocks, the weight elements each has a weight of one half (½) of that of the weight member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Chen
  • Publication number: 20170072244
    Abstract: A weight apparatus includes a bar including a handle, an anchorage rotatably mounted to an end of the handle, the handle and the anchorage having an axially extending opening, a pinion gear rotatably mounted in the axially extending opening, a rod slidably disposed inside the axially extending opening and having a rack arranged to be moved axially relative to the axially extending opening upon rotation of the pinion gear, and a gear drive arrangement for rotating the pinion gear upon rotation of the handle relative to the anchorage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Personality Gym AB
    Inventor: Tomas Svenberg
  • Publication number: 20170072245
    Abstract: A weight apparatus includes a bar including a handle rotatably attached to an anchorage. The anchorage includes a body and at least one radially extendable and retractable pin, the pin being movable relative to the body between an innermost position and an outermost position. An end of the pin extends radially beyond an external surface of the body when the pin is in the outermost position. The apparatus further includes a weight including a weight opening in which the anchorage is adapted to be received. The weight includes a radially extending pin opening adapted to receive the pin when the pin is in the outermost position to attach the weight to the anchorage. An arrangement is provided for driving the pin to the outermost position upon rotation of the handle relative to the anchorage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Personality Gym AB
    Inventor: Tomas Svenberg
  • Publication number: 20170072246
    Abstract: A weight stand assembly for use in assisting a user prior to performing an exercise movement or repetition by way of holding said user's exercise weights in a relatively stable and proper starting position for said user. More particularly, a retractable weight stand assembly that pivotally fails in a relatively backwards direction away from said user and towards a ground surface after said exercise weights have been lifted by said user, thereby preventing injury and thus enhancing performance of said user by allowing said user to complete a full set of exercise repetitions without being inhibited by the placement and location of the weight stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: ROBERT C. WILKINS
  • Publication number: 20170072247
    Abstract: An exercise bar for use when exercising, such as while walking, running, jogging, stretching, or the like. The exercise bar device includes a U-shaped frame having a pair of handles extending from opposing sides thereof. The user can position his or her body in the opening defined by the U-shaped frame while holding the frame in various positions with the handles located on side of the user. Each handle is further configured to removably receive a weighted plate thereon for providing additional resistance. In some embodiments, the exercise bar includes an audio unit adapted to allow the user to play music or other audio while exercising. The U-shaped frame further includes a storage compartment, one or more lights, a panic alarm, and a pedometer, depending upon the embodiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: M.C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170072248
    Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell device includes a handle bar having a bore formed in the handle bar, and having a slot formed in one end of the handle bar, a weight member includes an engaging member for engaging with the slot of the handle bar and for detachably attaching to the handle bar, the weight member includes an orifice for aligning with the bore of the handle bar, and a latch is slidably engaged into the bore of the handle bar, and extendible out of the handle bar and engageable into the orifice of the weight member for securing the weight member to the handle bar. One or more weight members are adjustably attached to the handle bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Paul CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170072249
    Abstract: An apparatus, method of construction and method of use of a strength training assembly which also has the ability of aiding in user rehabilitation. The apparatus includes an elongate bar with a first end and a second end, with a first retaining member fixed proximate to the first end, and a second retaining member capable of releasably securing one or more weights against the first retaining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: ELITE STRENGTH EQUIPMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Duffin
  • Publication number: 20170072250
    Abstract: The invention relates to a garment for sports, health exercise, physiotherapy or another performance, the garment comprising a body part (BP) of the garment and one or more limb parts (L1, L2, H1, H2) of the garment which extend from the body part of the garment. The garment comprises one or more elastic reinforcements (B1, B2, B3) routed in the garment in accordance with one or more fascial lines (FL1, FL2, FL3) of a human body. The elastic reinforcements form a network, being provided both on a front side of the garment and a rear side of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Marika Heiskanen
  • Publication number: 20170072251
    Abstract: A weight lifting apparatus including a generally rectangular beam and two handles arranged near its ends. Each apparatus is designed to provide a more equal distribution of heavier weight across the length of the apparatus. Apparatuses may be connected to one another through locking mechanisms. A weight lifting system includes a series of weight lifting apparatuses of varying lengths and weights and is designed to gradually increase a minimum-to-maximum amount of weight. The series of apparatus gives the user a compact, functional weight increment (a gradual increase in weight for muscular strengthening), with comfortable management during the increase in weight, which is useful for a range of bodyweight motions; standing, sitting, bending, and/or on the ground. The weight lifting system also includes a base with handles and a series of additional beams that can be secured to the base to add incremental weights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jacquelyn FUZELL-CASEY, Timothy D. CASEY
  • Publication number: 20170072252
    Abstract: A multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine for that is movable into a plurality of different positions when unlocked and that is retained in a single secure position when locked. The multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine generally includes a tubular base having a lower end and an upper end, an elongated member extending through the opening of the upper end of the tubular base and extending downwardly through at least a portion of the tubular base, a handle extending outwardly from the elongated member at an angle, and a locking device. The elongated member is movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the unlocked state and is substantially not movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Publication number: 20170072253
    Abstract: A sporting towel mat includes a fabric towel having first and second surfaces, and an anti-slip strip having a predetermined width and attached on the first surface of the fabric towel to form a predetermined pattern which covers the first surface incompletely, so the first surface of the fabric towel has at least one exposed part. The anti-slip strip is shaped in a continuous form and has two side parts and a middle part located between the two side parts and lower or higher than the two side parts on a surface of the anti-slip strip. The first surface of the fabric towel is defined with a plurality of partial sections. The at least one exposed part and the anti-slip strip are both partially included in any area equal to the area of the human palm excluding all fingers in each of the partial sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Victor TSAI
  • Publication number: 20170072254
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bike simulator including: a base frame; a slope frame rotatably connected to the base frame so as to apply a tilting back and forth to a seated bike; a roll frame fixing a frame of the bike seated on the slope frame and rotatably connected to the slope frame so as to apply a horizontal slope to the bike; and a rear wheel support provided in the slope frame, supporting a rear wheel of the seated bike, and including a load generating unit configured to control rotary force transferred to the rear wheel. In the bike simulator according to the present invention, a bike which an actual user possesses can be fixed and applied, and as a result, the user can feel an extreme realistic traveling sense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Sung Moo RYU, Jae Jun PARK, Jeong Whan MOON
  • Publication number: 20170072255
    Abstract: To allow the use of a stationary bicycle comfortably with one foot through the use of a foundation, expandable in the horizontal direction, and connected to a joint that is expandable in the vertical direction. A footrest attached to the expandable joint allows the user to place the resting foot at a comfortable level. In use the foundation is expanded so the apparatus can be attached to the stationary bicycle, the apparatus is attached to the side of the stationary bicycle with the unused pedal, the joint expanded to a level comfortable to the user, and the user then gets on the bicycle, rests the unused foot on the platform and pedals as normal with one foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Joesph Muana-Yeye Kalenga
  • Publication number: 20170072256
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame, two first swing arms, two second swing arms, two pedals, a resistance device, two cranks, two link rods, two supporting mechanisms, two rock rods, and two adjusting devices. Each first swing arm couples with the frame and has a lower end coupling with a first end of one second swing arm. Each second swing arm has a second end coupling with one pedal. Each crank has a first end coupling with the resistance device and a second end coupling with a first end of one link rod. Each link rod has a second end coupling with one second swing arm. Each rock rod has a first end pivotally coupling with a fulcrum of one supporting mechanism and a second end coupling with one second swing arm. Each adjusting device adjusts the distance between the second end of one rock rod and one fulcrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Liu, Hsuan-Fu HUANG
  • Publication number: 20170072257
    Abstract: The standing step trainer is a device that allows a user to engage in movement that is similar to walking, although less strenuous. The standing step trainer assists users in raising their center of mass after it has been lowered via plantar flexion, ankle flexion, dorsiflexion, and knee flexion. Because users receive an assist in returning to an upright, neutral standing position, they are able to move on the standing step trainer for extended periods of time. This type of movement has been shown to provide myriad health benefits including an increase in the flow of nitric oxide throughout the blood. The methods of the present invention disclose using the standing step trainer to attain these and many other health benefits while working at a desk, watching television, attending class, or any other activity that has heretofore been done from a sitting or standing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Better Standing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence John Licklider
  • Publication number: 20170072258
    Abstract: An exercising device includes a housing member having one or more rollers, and having a spindle, a handle device includes a shank having a head attached to the spindle for allowing the shank of the handle device to be pivoted relative to the housing member, and a latch device slidably attached to the housing member and engageable with the handle device for positioning the shank of the handle device to the housing member at a selected angular position. The head of the shank of the handle device includes one or more notches, and the latch device includes a latch member slidably attached to the housing member and having one or more pawls for engaging with the notches of the head and for positioning the shank of the handle device to the housing member at the selected angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Paul CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170072259
    Abstract: A sliding exercise apparatus which in some embodiments may include a hard layer frame which may comprise a hard surface; a body contacting layer which may comprise a body contacting surface located opposite to said hard surface and which may be coupled to the hard layer frame opposite to the hard surface; and a removable cover which may be configured to cover a portion of the hard surface. A method of providing flexion and extension exercise to a joint using the sliding exercise apparatus is also provided. The method may include moving an appendage of a user that is in communication with an appendage joint in flexion motion and/or extension motion under a level of frictional resistance by moving the appendage and apparatus across a resistive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Aaron Richard Trenkle
  • Publication number: 20170072260
    Abstract: A portable bodyweight exercise device is disclosed, which collapses into a neat and compact folded slate. The device is simple to use, relatively inexpensive, an is self-contained and useful in virtually any environment and without need of other materials or conditions. The primary functionalities stem from device's provision of an elevated weight-bearing anchorage from which to suspend all of part of one's weight, either by direct contact or through connecting equipment such as webbing straps. This allows for a variety of exercises to be performed for every major part of the body and can obviate use of expensive larger home gym equipment or commercial gym membership. In addition to muscle development, the device is favourable to other health and fitness purposes such as physiotherapeutic and palliative care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Lee Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170072261
    Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a golf swing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a signal detecting unit including a Doppler radar sensor which radiates a transmission wave to a golf club and a golf ball and detects a reflected wave, in which a first reflected wave of the golf club and a second reflected wave of the golf ball are mixed, and detects a frequency deviation between the transmission wave and the mixed reflected wave and generates an output signal; and a swing analysis information calculating unit configured to calculate a speed of the golf club and a speed of the golf ball by using the output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Juno KIM, Sangil JIN, Hohyeong LEE, Hansu NAM, Choongjin LEE
  • Publication number: 20170072262
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed that includes instructing a human player to perform a plurality of different actions in a determined order with a physical basketball, including actions of bouncing the physical basketball, and obtaining, with one or more electronic sensors, data that characterizes motion of the physical basketball being handled by the human player who is performing the instructed actions at a location. The method also includes communicating the data from the sensors to a console videogame system that is proximate to the location, and graphically representing, in a videogame displayed on a display device, performance by the human player, the performance being affected by the captured data, the representation of performance by the human player being compared against a standard of performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Russell Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Crowley, Kevin King
  • Publication number: 20170072263
    Abstract: An activity tracking arrangement is configured to provide activity data to a user. The activity tracking arrangement includes a sensor device and an associated display device. The sensor device is configured to be carried by the user and includes at least one sensor configured to obtain activity data associated with at least one of a plurality of personal metrics for the user. The display device is configured to receive the activity data obtained by the sensor device and display the activity data obtained by the sensor device in sector form on a display screen. Each of the plurality of personal metrics is associated with one of a plurality of sectors on the display screen. Each of the plurality of sectors includes a first area associated with progress toward a goal for the associated personal metric and a second area associated with remaining requirements to reach the goal for the associated personal metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Laing, Brian Carden, Daniel Townson, J. Parker Byrd, Marissa Dessanti, Marcus Piña, Andrew Moore
  • Publication number: 20170072264
    Abstract: Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment, friends used and the like. Workout information may be shared to social messaging and networking outlets. Workout information shared may include map information including images of maps, interactive maps, links to maps, route information and the like and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, an application may be configured to execute within a context of a social networking system to facilitate athletic activity data transfer and generation of workout entries in the social networking site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael T. Hoffman, Kwamina Crankson, Jason Nims, Michael Levi Orenstein, Kristen Laina White
  • Publication number: 20170072265
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a communication interface for receiving reference activity data items, current activity data, and current environmental data; at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to maintain a reference activity data item relating to a previous activity, which reference activity data item includes reference activity data associated with reference environmental data; receive current activity data and current environmental data relating to a current activity; determine the reference activity data associated with the reference environmental data corresponding to the current environmental data; compare the current activity data with the reference activity data; and provide feedback for a user of the apparatus in response to the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Timo SAUKKONEN
  • Publication number: 20170072266
    Abstract: A balance training device includes an inverted two-wheel vehicle, a posture detection unit that detects a posture of the inverted two-wheel vehicle, a control unit that enables control of the inverted two-wheel vehicle so that the inverted two-wheel vehicle moves according to the posture of the inverted two-wheel vehicle detected by the posture detection unit and control of the inverted two-wheel vehicle so that the inverted two-wheel vehicle is forcibly moved in an arbitrary direction irrespective of the posture of the inverted two-wheel vehicle, and a position determining unit that determines a position of the inverted two-wheel vehicle. When a distance between the obtained position of the inverted two-wheel vehicle and the reference position is greater than or equal to a threshold, the control unit suppresses the control to forcibly move the inverted two-wheel vehicle in a direction from a reference position to the position of the inverted two-wheel vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yu SASAKI, Masahiro Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20170072267
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Madson, Nicholas M. Nardacci
  • Publication number: 20170072268
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having an excellent flight performance on driver shots. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a spherical core and at least one cover covering the spherical core, wherein the spherical core is formed from a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, and (d) an unsaturated fatty acid and/or a metal salt thereof excluding an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof, and provided that the rubber composition further contains (f) a metal compound if only an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms is present as (b) the co-crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Dunlop Sports Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hikaru NAGAKURA, Kazuyoshi SHIGA, Chiemi MIKURA, Takahiro SHIGEMITSU, Ryota SAKAMINE
  • Publication number: 20170072269
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls including a layer formed from a composition comprising a relatively soft or low modulus HNP, a layer formed from a composition comprising a relatively hard or high modulus HNP, an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition, and an outer cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Derek A. Ladd, Edmund A. Hebert, Douglas E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20170072270
    Abstract: The ball for ball games has a ball body and a spherical shell-shaped outer layer having a plurality of leather panels and disposed on the outside of the ball body. The plurality of leather panels each have a main body and an extending portion that is thinner than the main body and extends from a front-side portion of an outer end surface of the main body to configure an outer end surface of the leather panel. The extending portions of adjacent leather panels are bonded to each other with an adhesive and stitched together with a stitching thread. In the ball for ball games, the extending portion is provided with a reinforcing member for reinforcing an area thereof stitched with the stitching thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Hideomi SHISHIDO, Vikas GUPTA, Vinod MAHAJAN