Abstract: A multifaceted exercise system is provided having several components, each capable of performing a different exercise. A vest worn by the exerciser has front segment and back segment, each segment having spaced apart O-rings and resistance bands secured by each O-ring adapted to be forced forward and laterally in order to exercise the chest. The back segment of the vest is provided with a panel member having roller receiving cavities each having fitted with a roller for performing a squatting exercise by moving the back panel member up and down a flat surface such as a wall. The back segment of the exercise device is also provided with a left O-ring and a right O-ring, a left resistance band having its upper end secured to the left O-ring and its lower end secured to the left foot, and a right resistance band having its upper end secured to the right O-ring and its lower end secured to the right foot.

Abstract: A yoga pad includes a base layer having a first side and a second side, and each of the first and second sides has multiple grooves defined therein so as to define sections separated by the grooves. Each groove has an inner bottom, and two ramp portions extend from two sides of each of the inner bottom. Each section has a flat portion which is connected between the two ramp portions corresponding thereto. A netted layer is attached to at least one of the first side and the second side, and has multiple apertures. Each ramp portion has at least one boss which protrudes beyond each of the apertures located corresponding to the ramp portion to provide friction to the users.

Abstract: A method for making a yoga pad includes a step of preparing a netted base; a step of cutting the netted base into two adhesive units; a step of attaching a foam pad to the netted layer of one of the adhesive layers; and a step of adhering a towel to the C-shaped resilient members of the adhesive layer to form a yoga pad. The C-shaped resilient members are combined with the fibers on the towel in axial direction so that the foam pad is detachably connected to the towel. The fibers of the towel are engaged with the openings of the free ends of the C-shaped resilient members to provide a resistance in lateral direction to the towel which does not easily shift relative to the foam pad.

Abstract: A multifunctional arm cranking exerciser includes an omnidirectional support bracket assembly, which comprises a five-way bracket mounted to a top thereof and having a left side to which a left arm exercising device is mounted and a right side to which a right arm exercising device is mounted. Also mounted on the five-way bracket are a damping adjustment device and a quick release pin device. The quick release pin device allows for quick coupling and positioning of left and right arm cranks of the left and right arm exercising devices at an angular difference of 0 degree or 180 degrees and also allows for quick release and decoupling of the left and right arm exercising devices to be independent of each other. The damping adjustment device adjusts and regulates a level of damping for achieving an effect of efficient exercising.

Abstract: A horse riding exercise machine is not only compact in structure but also easy to be assembled and disassembled. When in use, a second N-shaped connecting rod and/or a return member are provided to achieve a labor-saving effect for exercise. Through a compact structure and the detachable connection of a bolt, when the horse riding exercise machine is not used, the bolt can be loosened so that a rear support base can be pushed toward a front support base to close up, thereby reducing the storage space to facilitate the storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sports mat which consists of a flexible material and has a longitudinal direction (L) and a transverse direction (Q) perpendicular thereto, comprising a rectangular mat longitudinal subarea (2) and a rectangular mat transverse subarea (3) which intersects the mat longitudinal subarea (2) forming a T shape, an extension of the mat longitudinal subarea (2) in the transverse direction (Q) along a leg section (6) of the T being not more than half the size than a longest transverse extension of the mat transverse subarea (Q).

Abstract: Provided is a weight pattern determination apparatus for determining, in a golf club having a head capable of mounting one or more weights in a plurality of mounting patterns, the mounting pattern suited to a golfer. The apparatus has an impact point specification unit and a pattern determination unit. The impact point specification unit specifies an impact point distribution of the golfer. The pattern determination unit determines a recommended pattern which is the mounting pattern that approximates a sweet area of the golf club to the impact point distribution. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the impact point distribution of the golfer is specified, and a mounting pattern is determined based on this impact point distribution.

Abstract: Balance measurement systems and methods thereof include at least one measurement device or indicator and an unstable or dynamic device or surface or other balance device. In example forms, the at least one measurement device is generally removably mounted to a portion of the body of a user (and/or to a portion of the balance device) such that the movements and body behavior of a user (and/or the balance device) can be measured as the user attempts to balance on the balance device. According to one example form, the unstable device includes a suspended rope or slackline. According to other example forms, the balance device includes a generally unstable platform.

Abstract: A grip interface is used to provide information about a user to a range of connected devices and applications based on the users' interactions with the grip. By embedding into the grip an array of sensors for motion, health, environmental and other data using embedded microcontroller network technology, and focusing on the grip as the interface between the physical and virtual worlds, applications and services to existing grip-based devices are enabled. Applications for the grip include as sports, fitness equipment, health monitoring, activity tracking, coaching, physical therapy, mobility aide and virtual entertainment, among others.

Abstract: A method to generate a personalized exercise program includes: receiving, at a processor, user information of a user generating, using the processor, personalized metabolic equivalent of task (MET) information based on the user information; calculating, using the processor, a target exercise amount based on a cumulative activity amount in a daily life of the user; and generating, using the processor, a personalized exercise program based on the personalized MET information and the target exercise amount.

Abstract: A system that providing an interactive means for one or more team members to learn about and better-react to opponents in upcoming games is provided. The system operates by repeatedly running drill sessions having a dynamic difficulty, where the difficulty is automatically set, based on the success of the player performing the drill session, and other characteristic about the player.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a balance board/wobbling platform type of apparatus which uniquely enables integrative training in two distinct realms not normally combined—namely, directly integrating physical BALANCE with expressive MUSICALITY such that MUSIC itself can actually be created by the BALANCING adjustments of the user/s. In a direct sort of way, the user of the Giant Musical Wobble Board is actually enabled to create MUSIC by means of BALANCE. This unique empowerment is effected by means of toned bells (or other sounding devices) being affixed in an easily moveable manner (in the preferred embodiment) to the surface of a wobbling platform—which (in the preferred embodiment) is of a substantive size—so that the user through minute balancing adjustments can direct a rolling ball to contact/sound the toned bells.

Abstract: A quick folding agility ladder and methods of folding and opening the agility ladder are disclosed. In one embodiment, the quick folding agility ladder can comprise a plurality of rectangular ladder frames and a plurality of ladder rung sleeves connecting the rectangular ladder frames. The plurality of ladder rung sleeves can comprise a first rung sleeve and a second rung sleeve. The agility ladder can be folded into a quadrifolium configuration comprising four petal-shaped portions including a first petal-shaped portion, a second petal-shaped portion, a third petal-shaped portion, and a fourth petal-shaped portion. The first rung sleeve can form at least part of the first petal-shaped portion and the fourth petal-shaped portion and the second rung sleeve can form at least part of the second petal-shaped portion and the third petal-shaped portion.

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-layered core are provided. The ball further includes single or multi-layered covers. The core structure includes a small, heavy inner core (center) having a relatively high specific gravity, and a surrounding outer core layer. The core layers may have different hardness gradients. The center of the core comprises a metal material such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, aluminum, and combinations and alloys thereof preferably dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a thermoset composition such as polybutadiene. These multi-layered core constructions with metal-containing centers have selective specific gravity relationships between the different layers. This helps provide the ball with good flight distance and spin control. The resulting balls have good resiliency and other playing performance properties.

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-layered core and dual-layered cover are provided. The core structure includes a small, heavy inner core (center) having a relatively high specific gravity, and a surrounding outer core layer. The core layers may have different hardness gradients. The center of the core comprises a metal material such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, aluminum, and combinations and alloys thereof preferably dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a thermoset composition such as polybutadiene. The multi-layered cores and covers have selective specific gravity relationships between the different layers. This helps provide the ball with good flight distance and spin control. The resulting balls have good resiliency and other playing performance properties.

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed thermoplastic composition such as ethylene acid copolymer ionomer. Preferably, the specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is less than the density of the outer core layer. The ball further includes a cover of at least one layer and may include at least one casing layer. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.

Abstract: A baseball/softball comprises a core and a cover, wherein the core is wrapped with a layer of fiber material, and the layer of fiber material is wrapped and glued with the cover. A method of processing baseball/softball comprises wrapping the core with the layer of fiber material, placing the core and the layer of fiber material into a cover material, placing the core, the layer of fiber material outside the core and the layer of cover material outside the layer of fiber material into a mold; molding the layer of cover material into the cover through a vulcanization process, gluing a vulcanization melting layer formed on inner wall of the cover to the layer of fiber material, and finally taking the finished product out of the mold. From the perspectives of smell, touch and visual sense, the product has good simulation effect of baseball/softball and better service effect.

Abstract: A toy ball is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the toy balls comprise a ball with a hollow interior wherein the ball has a minimum diameter of fifteen inches or greater; and a pocket coupled to the ball wherein the pocket includes an opening sized to accept a human hand.

Abstract: A ball includes a bladder and multi-layer cover. The multi-layer cover includes an outer layer and an intermediate layer between the outer layer and the bladder. The intermediate layer is formed of a plurality of perforated panels. In at least one embodiment, the plurality of perforated panels are foam panels defining an array of apertures. In at least some embodiments, the array of apertures in the intermediate layer are detectable by one or more human senses via the outer layer.

Abstract: Methods for making golf balls and golf ball components using three-dimensional (3D) additive manufacturing systems are provided. The golf ball includes at least one three-dimensional piece. Preferably, a continuous liquid interface printing method is used to make the three-dimensional structure. Ultraviolet (UV)-light polymerizable materials are used in the method. The method may be used to make single-piece or multi-piece balls. For example, the ball may include an inner core produced by the liquid interface printing method. An outer core layer may be disposed about the inner core, and a cover comprising inner and outer cover layers may encapsulate the core assembly to form the finished golf ball. The outer core and cover layers may be made using conventional molding technologies or methods of this invention.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a golf club head comprising a body having a strike face, a heel portion, and a toe portion, a hosel having a body with a first end, extending from the heel portion of the body of the club head, and a second end, configured to receive a shaft, a cavity positioned adjacent to the body of the hosel, and an insert configured to be secured within the cavity are described herein.

Abstract: A golf club having unique mass properties and all the benefits afforded therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for measuring a speed of a sports device. The method includes: acquiring movement data of the sports device during a process of tracking the sports device, the movement data being collected by a sensor disposed at a bottom of the sports device; calculating a linear speed and a rotational speed of the sports device based on accelerations of three axes in the movement data; and combining the linear speed and the rotational speed to obtain a movement speed of the sports device. In addition, the present disclosure also provides an apparatus for measuring a speed of a sports device, which corresponds to the above method. The method and the apparatus for measuring a speed of a sports device can improve the credibility of the speed measurement of the sports device.

Abstract: A motion measurement apparatus includes an inertial sensor and a host terminal. The inertial sensor measures a motion. The host terminal includes an input section and a control section. The input section is used to input an item identifier allocated to each motion of a user. The control section generates a control signal for controlling a sampling rate of the inertial sensor according to the item identifier which is input via the input section, and outputs the control signal to the inertial sensor.

Abstract: A disc golf game system comprises two or more elongated poles adapted to be positionable upright on a surface. Each pole comprises two or more selectively connectable pole segments. At least one pole segment of each pole has circumferential indicia along at least a portion of a length of the at least one pole segment of each pole. The indicia forms a target area.

Abstract: A golf game assembly includes a plurality of goals. The plurality of goals may be arranged on a support surface. Each of the goals is comprised of a phosphorescent material to be visible at night. A plurality of golf clubs is provided. Each of the golf clubs is comprised of a phosphorescent material to be visible at night. A selected one of the golf clubs is selected by a player. A plurality of balls is provided. A selected one of the balls may be placed on the support surface. Thus, the player may strike the selected ball with the selected golf club. Each of the balls is comprised of a phosphorescent material to be visible at night.

Abstract: A multi-configurable bean bag tossing game is provided which features a body having bins depending into a top surface. The top surface of the body is removably engageable with any of a plurality of game slats each of which position game indicia and a plurality of slat apertures aligned with some or all of the bins in the top of the body thereby allowing users to change the game being played by changing the game slat. A transit slat is also engageable with the top of the body to form a table, and support frame is engageable with the body to form a storage cavity for the game slats, and provide both wheeled support for rolling the device along with folding legs to support the assembled device.

Abstract: A plurality of artificial feathers for a shuttlecock is disclosed. The artificial feathers connect to a plurality of stems and a base portion to form the shuttlecock. Each of the artificial feathers comprises a connecting portion and a resistance portion. The connecting portion connects to one of the stems. The resistance portion connects to the connecting portion, and the resistance portion comprises a plurality of low-wind-resistance areas and a high-wind-resistance area. The low-wind-resistance areas are surrounded by the high-wind-resistance area.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a computer system executing a predetermined motivational kinesthetic martial arts training program (MKMATP), the system including a preparation phase, a participation phase and a simulation phase, with a score being generated indicative of a user's move performance during the participation phase, and displaying an avatar performing moves at the user's score level during the simulation phase. The system may include sensors monitoring the user's physical space. The preparation phase may be mandatory based on an enforcement policy. The participation phase may depict various physical moves, and may generate scores indicative of the user's performance of the moves. The simulation phase may produce a computer-simulated scenario of an avatar performing the moves against an opponent, based on the user's score and randomized variables.

Abstract: A strap for use in swim training to immobilize or restrict the legs to promote proper positioning and to build upper body strength. The training strap is specifically configured and adapted to enable controlled adjustability, quick release functionality, and is formed from an elastomeric material. It is also contemplated that the strap may be combined with other straps of the same kind to create a larger diameter for use in other training exercises.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying surf training instructional information is used to improve a user's pop-up, as it relates to popping up on a surfboard, and improving one's surf fitness. The visual illustrations indicates the position of a surfer's hands, their body when lying on their surfboard and/or where their feet should land when they pop-up into their surfing stance on a surfboard, which can engraved, drawn or painted onto a surface of any type. The system and method also has visual instructional guidelines for performing exercises and stretches that can be done to improve a user's surf strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. By using this system and method a user will improve their pop-up (jump) and overall surf fitness in order to become a better surfer.

Abstract: A balance board adapted for riding rail-to-rail, preferably so that at least a portion of a rider's feet will be placed on the board over the elongated roller. The balance board includes an elongated, planar board having a length that exceeds a width. The balance board further includes two pair of stops mounted to an underside of the board, each pair of stops being mounted near opposite ends of the board, and each stop of the pair of stops being mounted near opposite sides of the board. The balance board further includes a traction region between each stop of each pair of stop.

Abstract: A golf swing trainer apparatus for straightening or otherwise improving a golf swing. The golf swing trainer may include a rod, a handle connected on one end of the rod, a bulb disposed on the other end of the rod, and a magnetic base positioned in the middle of the rod. An impact sliding block may be constrained to move on the rod between the bulb and the magnetic base, and may be held in a rest position by the magnetic base. When the user makes a stroke with the trainer apparatus, the impact sliding block may be forced downward from the magnetic base and may impact the bulb, making a sound to provide the user with feedback about their golf swing.

Abstract: Implementations herein provide for systems and methods related to teaching a beginner player how to play a sport with a net. In one implementation, a tennis training aid consists of two support posts and a cord. The cord is attached to each support post at substantially the same height and the cord is substantially parallel to a ground surface. The cord assists the player by acting as a dividing line between different sections of space.

Abstract: A table tennis table having a locking mechanism and a release mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism has a release handle located on the underside of a playing surface board adjacent to a central portion of the playing end. The release handle is connected to locking pins with Bowden cables. The locking pins are biased into recesses in an under frame to lock the table tennis table in the horizontal playing position or the vertical storage position.

Abstract: A system for providing player training including a grid of individually powered, processor controlled and communicable lighting elements and sensors which are embedded within a playing surface associated with the event, the lighting elements interfacing with at least one of a player worn sensor and/or a remote processor device for providing a visual illustration of any number of parameters associated with an actual player performance, including real time motion progressions of the player which are represented on the field surface and/or recreated on a processor driven screen which films or otherwise tracks the event. The simulated progressions can further replicate the desired motions of the positional player's intended motions or those of an opposing positional player and in lieu of the actual player being on the playing surface.

Abstract: An apparatus having a gesture sensor is provided. The gesture sensor includes an image sensing unit and a processing unit. The image sensing unit can capture at least a gesture image of user. The processing unit is electrically connected to the image sensing unit. The processing unit can send at least a control command according to the gesture image to operate the apparatus.

Abstract: A football helmet has a shell made of polycarbonate or ABS plastic or thermoplastic composite material and two cheek supports, each removably connected to an earflap. Each cheek support comprises an outer brace, an inner plate removably connected to the outer brace by fasteners passing through through-going holes formed in the earflap, and a cheek pad attached to the inner plate. The outer brace has a lower edge having a contour shaped to follow a contour of the lower edge of the earflap without extending substantially beyond the lower edge of the earflap. The inner plate has a lower edge having a contour shaped to follow the contour of the lower edge of the earflap without extending substantially beyond the lower edge of the earflap and an extension extending from a body of the inner plate and beyond the front edge of the earflap. A cheek pad is removably attached to the inner plate and positioned to overlay the cheek of a wearer.

Abstract: A catcher's helmet includes a front shell portion and a rear shell portion connected to each other at their upper regions. The front and rear shell portions are pivotable relative to each other about their upper connection. Elastic side straps connect lower regions of the front shell portion to lower regions of the rear shell portion. In use, a wearer may pull the lower region of the front shell portion (such as a jaw-protector region) away from the wearer's face, such that the front shell portion pivots away from the rear shell portion about the upper connection, allowing the helmet to be easily and quickly removed from the wearer's head. The helmet may be donned in a similar manner, after which the wearer may release the lower front portion, allowing the elastic straps to pull the lower front shell portion and lower rear shell portion together into a closed position.

Abstract: A guard arrangement includes a sleeve with a pocket defining an adjustable opening that has a nominal width, and a pad element having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to be removably positioned inside the pocket, and the first portion has a width at a widest part of the first portion that is greater than the nominal width of the opening.

Abstract: A shoulder-pad system includes various components, including an impact-plate assembly and one or more sub-layers. The shoulder-pad system may be substantially retained in an arrangement or configuration using one or more securing garments. An exemplary securing garment includes an upper-body garment that at least partially wraps over, and attaches to, the impact-plate assembly.

Abstract: A method for marking artificial turf mats that allows for the obtaining of artificial turf mats with indelible motifs on any of the surfaces of said mats, comprising positioning means for at least one mat and marking means applicable onto at least one surface of said mat, so that said marking means are capable of producing at least one motif onto the surface of said mat.

Abstract: A slot and alignment trainer for bowling is disclosed. An example slot and alignment trainer for bowling includes a base and a plurality of guide posts configurable in the base to introduce multiple levels of difficulty. A plurality of openings may be formed in the base. Each of the plurality of openings is prepositioned to receive one of the plurality of guide posts. An adjustable slot may be formed by a plurality of spaced apart guide posts extending upright in the base. The adjustable slot may be configured in the base to provide a user with real-time feedback while practicing a bowling swing.

Abstract: A talent management portfolio game including a board representing an organization, whereby game pieces representing members of the organization having a potential value to the organization can be managed so as to maximize the value of the organization according to its members. Value pieces representing realized potential can be attached to the game pieces based on played talent action cards, thereby realizing some of the potential of the game piece. Game pieces can be promoted within the organization or exchanged in attempts to maximize the value of the organization.

Abstract: A game that is played following the same rules most football fans will understand. It consists of a playing board (measuring 36?×60?) that resembles a football field, with the yardage clearly marked (every 5 inches represents 10 yards) and a goal post at each end, a coin for decision making, twenty offense and twenty defense cards representing the teams, one set of red dice, one set of blue dice, a challenge flag, one challenge dice (with 3 sides for stand and 3 sides for overturned) and a play clock. The game is played with four six-minute quarters. The clock has multiple buttons to control the following: adjusting the game clock, adjusting each team's time-outs, adjusting each team's challenges, adjusting the score for each team.

Abstract: A motion of a first unit is detected based on an output from a first acceleration sensor provided in a first unit of a controller, and a motion of a second unit is detected based on an output from a second acceleration sensor provided in a second unit separate from the first unit. A game control is performed using the detected motions. Thus, with a game apparatus using a plurality of acceleration sensors or a plurality of sensors capable of detecting a motion a dynamic play is made possible with a high degree of freedom of motion and an intuitive motion input is realized.

Abstract: A user interface device includes a housing, a user input element supported by the housing, and a haptic output device supported by the housing. The haptic output device is configured to generate a haptic effect at a surface of the user interface device. The surface is part of the housing and/or the user input element. A processor disposed within the housing. The processor is configured to receive an input command from the user input element, communicate the input command to a host computer, receive an output command from the host computer, and output a haptic signal based on the output command to the haptic output device to generate the haptic effect at the surface.

Abstract: A game system including first and second game devices is provided. Each of the first and second game devices includes a communication function for communication by using any one communication channel of a plurality of predetermined communication channels. The first game device switches from a first communication channel being used to a second communication channel other than the first communication channel and broadcasts a frame including data, and switches back to the first communication channel and continues original communication after broadcasting. When the second game device receives the frame through the second communication channel, it performs processing of the received frame.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, receiving at a computer device a plurality of stimulus signals generated by one or more gaming accessory devices of a gamer controlling a gaming application, generating a plurality of gaming stimulations based on the plurality of stimulus signals, generating a plurality of gaming action results from the gaming application responsive to the plurality of gaming stimulations, combining the plurality of gaming action results and the plurality of gaming stimulations to generate a plurality of hardware statistics associated with the gamer, and transmitting to a social network the plurality of hardware statistics associated with the gamer.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for blending real world choreographed media within a virtual world, wherein the choreographed real world media is inserted into a moving template within the virtual world. Embodiments utilize software and camera hardware configured to capture real world media, wherein the software may insert the real world media within a template to insert images of a user within the virtual world. Embodiments may allow media capturing choreographed movements to be placed within a moving template within the virtual world.