Abstract: The composition and method for the use of stabilized chlorine dioxide as an antimicrobial agent against oral microorganisms for the treatment and prevention of halitosis and prevention of oral diseases, wherein the activation and release of chlorine dioxide from the composition a) occurs rapidly and without a period of induction, b) results from the oxidative reduction and consumption of amino acids and volatile sulfur compound precursors, and c) generates twice the available chlorine dioxide gas as that generated from simply lowering the pH of the composition. The preferred concentrations of stabilized chlorine dioxide in this invention are in the range of 0.005% to 2.0% (w/v) wherein the pH of the composition is initially lowered by a citrate and then stabilized by a peroxy compound.

Abstract: A head protection hood (1) being an integral part of protective clothing (8) for clean rooms, the said hood (1) presents: An external face (2) designed to be in contact with the surrounding environment, An internal face designed to be in contact with the user's head, A section for passing the head through (3), A facial opening (4) at user eye level, and A first and second means of connecting (5) safety glasses (L), the said connection means (5) being fastened to the hood (1) at either side of the facial opening (4). The said hood includes, once in its package safety glasses (L) fastened to the hood (1) by at least one of the said first and second means of attachment.

Abstract: An air-supply device (1) for supplying breathing air into a breathing-air region (2) has at least one inflow opening (4, 6) for supplying breathing air, and also has an interior (10) and at least one outflow region (11), via which breathing air flows out into the breathing-air region (2). The inflow opening (4, 6) is connected to the outflow region (11) via the interior (10). The outflow region (11) is connected to the outflow region (11) via the interior (10). The outflow region (11) is formed on a flexible, air-permeable material (12). In order to provide for flexible use of the air-supply device (1) and to avoid any significant adverse effect to a user, provision is made for the air-supply device (1) to have a sheet-like, flexible portion (16), which has a first flat side (7) and a second flat side (8), located opposite the first. The outflow region (11) is arranged on the first flat side (7). The interior (10) is formed between the first flat side (7) and the second flat side (8).

Abstract: A lockable anti-fall catch connector includes a catch member, a locking shaft, and a locker unit. The catch member includes a retention arm and two sleeve members provided at two ends of the retention arm, wherein a first locking portion is provided at one of the sleeve members. The locking shaft is slidably extended between the sleeve members, wherein the locking shaft has a second locking portion detachably coupled with the first locking portion to lock up the locking shaft at the retention arm. The locker unit includes a locking element slidably coupled at one of the sleeve members to engage with the locking shaft, wherein after said locking element is disengaged with the locking shaft, the locking shaft is actuated to disengage the second locking portion with the first locking portion in order to slide the locking shaft with respect to the catch member.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame protection filters (F) consisting of a number of layer sequences (S1, S2, S3), wherein each of the layer sequences (S1, S2, S3) consists of filter layers (1, 2) arranged one on top of the other. Every layer sequence (S1, S2, S3) consists of a first filter layer (1) and a second filter layer (2) made from a material arranged in the shape of a grating with openings (1.1, 2.1) having an opening width (1.11, 2.11) in each instance. The first filter layer (1) having a free lateral surface (6.3) is a first end filter layer (3) with a first end filter opening width (3.11) and the second filter layer (2) having a free lateral surface (6.4) is a second end filter layer (4) with a second end filter opening width (4.11). The second opening width (2.11) of a second filter layer (2) is smaller than the first opening width (1.11) of a first filter layer (1). The second filter layer (2) is opaque.

Abstract: A wall-mountable spray head unit (11) is described. The spray head unit comprises a rotatable spray head assembly (81, 82; FIG. 9, 83; FIG. 17) which comprises a spray manifold (181, 182; FIG. 9) rotatable about a first axis (17), a spray nozzle (19) supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver fire-suppressant material radially in a plane in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis, and at least one thermal sensor (20).

Abstract: A water-powered residential fire suppression and alarm system is provided. The system comprises a sprinkler head, a water-powered alarm, a fire-resistant transfer line assembly, and a housing assembly. The sprinkler activates upon excessive heat. The transfer line assembly provides an unclosable channel connecting an existing residential water fixture with the sprinkler head. The transfer line assembly includes a fire-resistant transfer line connected to a multi-port coupling which connects to the existing water fixture. The transfer line assembly also provides water to the alarm. The housing assembly has a housing with a vertical span of about 3-12 inches. The sprinkler head and alarm are mounted to the housing assembly and the transfer line assembly is connected to the housing assembly. When water is provided to the coupling and the sprinkler head activates, water flows through the transfer line, activating the alarm.

Abstract: A concealed sprinkler includes a sprinkler body having a flow passage therethrough with an inlet end and an outlet end. A closure device is secured at the outlet end of the flow passage by a heat responsive trigger. A deflector assembly includes a deflector plate and a button secured to an upstream side of the deflector plate. The deflector assembly is movably supported to the sprinkler body by at least one arm. The button defines an aperture that extends unobstructed all the way through the button from an upstream side to a downstream side.

Abstract: A fire sprinkler valve trigger has a body or tube segmented into opposite segments joined together at a joint by a fusible material with a predetermined and selected melting temperature less than a melting temperature of the opposite segments. An exterior of the body or tube comprises a layer added to the exterior, and comprising a preselected color corresponding to and designating the melting temperature of the fusible material. The body or tube, including the joint and the fusible material, being exposed and visible so that the layer on the exterior of the body or capsule is exposed and visible.

Abstract: A spring enclosure trampoline includes a trampoline bed connected across a horizontal frame member. The trampoline bed is supported by a plurality of springs. Trampoline legs support the horizontal frame member above a ground surface. A trampoline enclosure supports a trampoline enclosure net from a spring enclosure netting support. The trampoline enclosure surrounds the trampoline bed and the trampoline enclosure is supported on a trampoline pole. The spring enclosure netting support is formed as a leaf spring. The leaf spring is flexible in a horizontal direction and in a vertical direction. A leaf spring vertical dimension is greater than the leaf spring horizontal dimension. A horizontal spring constant of the leaf spring, and a vertical spring constant of the leaf spring are different.

Abstract: Disclosed is a slackline activity device including a main line and an anchor line configured to be tautly connected to each other and suspended between fixed objects. The mainline includes two webbings which form pockets. The pockets are locations where the two webbings are not in contact with either other, surrounded by two locations where the webbings are in contact with each other. The pockets may be formed by the webbings being fixed to each other or being woven together. Hangers, such as carabineers, are inserted into the pockets, and activity devices are suspended therefrom. Such a device may be used for recreation and exercise.

Abstract: An exercise system enabling a user to safely, consistently, and restorably move from a first position to a second, desired position, and back to the first position. The exercise system may enable a user to engage their abdominal, latissimus, gluteal, biceps, triceps, spinal, pectoral, and other muscles. The exercise system may include arms arcuately extending from a central base, the arms including multiple restoration/tension bands coupled to the arms and central base at different locations to provide both resistance of arcuate movement away from the base (user moving from a first position) and arcuate restoration forces back towards the base during the completion of an exercise movement or set (user moving back to the first position after reaching a desired second position).

Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved rowing machine, for the execution of gymnastic exercises similar to strokes and the like, comprising actuating means movable between a rest position and a working position, and a first braking device, operatively connected to said actuating means configured to brake the motion of said actuating means during the passage from said rest position to said working position, characterized in that said rowing machine comprises a second braking device operatively connected to said actuating means, said second braking device being configured to brake the motion of said actuating means during the passage from said rest position to said working position.

Abstract: An exerciser and an elastic band. The exerciser includes first and second arms, a connector, and at least one elastic band. The first arm has a first body portion and first and second ends extending from the first body portion. The first body portion includes a first elongate slot and a first hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the first body portion. The exerciser includes a second arm having a second body portion and first and second ends extending from the second body portion. The second body portion includes a second elongate slot and a second hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the second body portion. The exerciser includes a connector rotatably coupling the first and second hinge portions of the respective first and second arms. The exerciser includes at least one elastic band formed as a continuous loop and disposed within the first and second elongate slots.

Abstract: A resistance band system including a frame-assembly, a plurality of linear-straps, and a plurality of removable-D-rings. The frame-assembly, the plurality of linear-straps and plurality of removable-D-rings of the resistance band system are structured and arranged in combination to allow a user to affix a linear-resistance-band to the resistance band system to provide an overall exercise system which provides the user with a plurality of locations to affix the linear-resistance-band to the resistance band system to allow a highly flexible and diverse exercise system to the user. The frame-assembly includes an upper-frame, a lower-frame, and a u-member. The upper-frame includes two primary-members, two inbars, two forward-bars, and a crown-bar. The lower-frame includes two first-members, two downbars, and down-cross-member. The u-member comp includes rises a body, two legs, and two t-couplers, with u-member rotatably coupled to the lower-frame via the two t-couplers.

Abstract: A core muscle therapy apparatus is presented. The apparatus is designed to work the muscles comprising the core of a user by allowing the user's own body weight to resist the force of gravity in up to a 360 degree environment. The core muscle therapy apparatus has a base, a cage assembly, and a seat assembly.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a base, an arm assembly having first and second arms for engaging the outside of the legs of a human and a coupling assembly for securing the arm assembly to the base. The coupling assembly can include a pivot assembly for permitting the first and second arms to move between a contracted position and an extended position as the legs are pivoted away from each other. The first and second arms can be urged towards the contracted position. Methods for operating the exercise apparatus are provided.

Abstract: A free weight barbell with an elongated bar with two rotating weight sleeves and with axially moveable hand grips mounted on the bar located inside the weight sleeves. Each hand grip is attached to the distal end of an elongated rack that extends centrally and longitudinally inside the barbell. The inside ends of the two racks extend to or slightly beyond the bar's center axis. The bar is circular in cross-section and made of solid material with two axially aligned channels formed on opposite sides. The two channels extend from the ends of the lifting bar to a center adapter located over the bar's center axis. The hand grips slide over the ends of the bar and the two racks are inserted into the two opposite channels. The two hand grips and the two racks are coupled to a disc gear that controls the resistance forces exerted on the sliding racks.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for performing various physical exercises. A push-up apparatus is disclosed including a handle member having a first distal end portion and a second distal end portion, and first and second support members, each including a substantially flat support surface and a bearing structure rotatably coupled to one of the first and second distal end portions of the handle member, the bearing structure being positioned such that a respective distal end of the handle member is closer to a top surface of the respective support member opposite the support surface than to the support surface. The handle member is configured to rotate axially about a central axis of the handle member independently of the first and second support members.

Abstract: A yoga towel with mat retaining elements can provide a capability to receive and retain a mat. By attaching the mat with the yoga towel, the yoga towel can stay on the yoga mat more effectively. This disclosure includes various types of mat retaining elements. First, a mat retaining element can be a strap located near the middle of a mat. The strap allows for a mat to slide between the strap and a portion of the yoga towel. Second, a mat retaining element can be a pocket located near at least one end of the yoga towel. The pocket can be limited to one side of the mat. The pocket can also be on both sides of the mat. While the yoga towel can include mat retaining elements, the yoga towel can be used without a mat, in some embodiments, and can function as a mat, for example.

Abstract: A support device for protecting one or more portions of a user's hand or arm by limiting movement thereof includes a base surface for contacting a floor or other object adjacent to the device, a curved support surface extending from the base surface, and a plurality or orifices formed in the support surface. A user's fingers and thumb can be placed through the orifices to allow the palm of the hand to rest on a portion of the support surface, suspending the heel of the hand above the support device and aligning the user's wrist with the heel. The fingers may remain freely suspended within the device.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a pulley, a pair of stabilizing assemblies each configured to couple a front portion of a respective pedal element to each side of the pulley, a looped belt configured to couple the pulley to a resistance assembly, a tension stabilizer configured to maintain a tension of the looped belt on the pulley, and the resistance assembly configured to assert an adjustable resistance to the pedal elements through the looped belt, where the resistance is adjusted by changing a distance between a flywheel element and a corresponding magnetic plate element of the resistance assembly, the magnetic plate asserting a magnetic force over the distance on the flywheel element and the looped belt looping around a co-rotating extension from the flywheel element.

Abstract: An elliptical stepper includes a base, a damping device mounted on the base, two crank devices respectively laterally mounted to two opposite sides of the damping device. Each crank device has a stepping device mounted thereon and each stepping device has a roller set mounted to a bottom thereof, wherein the roller set is universally rolled relative to a corresponding one of the two stepping device. The base includes two opposite sides each having a guiding structure disposed thereon. Each guiding structure includes at least one rail having a front end outwardly extending relative to a center line of the base. Each roller set is moved along a corresponding one of the two guiding structures such that each stepping device provides a wiggling effect when moved along an elliptical route.

Abstract: A kinesthetic exercise support apparatus is provided assistive of extension and flexion during calisthenics. The kinesthetic exercise support apparatus includes a hoop member, a hub member, a handle bar member, and a pair of chock members. The hoop member is disposed girding the hub member and includes a padded surface thereon. The hoop member has a width greater than a width of the hub member whereby the hoop member is caused to laterally overhang the hub member on either side. A handlebar member is insertable transversely through the hub member at each of a central aperture and at least one radial aperture. A pedal assembly is attachable to the handlebar member. A pair of chock members is further provided and devised to stabilize and immobilize the hoop member therebetween.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus may include a first horizontal bar, a second horizontal bar, a titled body supporting unit, a supporting assembly and an adjusting unit. In one embodiment, both the first horizontal bar and second horizontal bar are located at a rear portion of the exercise equipment, so the user can fully extend his arms and stretch the back muscle and cervical spine when grasping the horizontal bar. The adjusting unit is used to adjust the titled angle of the titled body supporting unit. The user can hold either the first or second horizontal bar and lay the body on top of the titled body supporting unit, such that the titled body supporting unit can sustain a substantial portion of the user's weight to enable the user to lift the body with the arms holding on the horizontal bar, even though the user is elder or overweight.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus, system, and method are provided herein, in which an exercise apparatus has a tracking mechanism comprising a gyroscope, processor and transmitter. The user may wear a sensor, for example, on his shoe. The gyroscope detects the position of the exercise apparatus with respect to the sensor, and thus detects the motions made by the user with the apparatus. A mobile device such as a cellular phone may have an application running thereon, which tracks these motions, and notify the user if the user's form is incorrect, and preferably provides an image of the proper form. The exercise apparatus may include wheels with which the exercise apparatus may be rolled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a height target exercise scoring device comprising a pad adapted to absorb repeated impacts, the pad including a front exposed surface, a rear surface adapted to be mounted onto a wall, and an array of impact sensors positioned beneath the exposed surface. The target height exercise scoring device also includes a housing coupled to the pad including a control system. The control system includes an interface for inputting a target height parameter, and a processor coupled to the array of impact sensors configured to determine whether an impact registered by the array of impact sensors occurs on the pad at or above the input target height, and to generate feedback signals corresponding to whether the impact has or has not occurred at the target height.

Abstract: A method and device for providing performance feedback to a user during a session of using exercise equipment including measuring user input during the session using at least one sensor to gather sensor data, and transmitting the sensor data to a processing device. The sensor data is evaluated to determine at least one of a force metric, a frequency metric, and an accuracy metric. The at least one of the force metric, the frequency metric and the accuracy metric are compared to at least one predetermined performance goal. Audio and/or visual feedback is provided to the user based on the comparison of the at least one of the force metric, the frequency metric, and the accuracy metric with the at least one predetermined performance goal. The audio feedback includes varying a musical playback in at least one of speed, volume, and pitch.

Abstract: A weight training apparatus includes a telescoping pivot arm comprised of a concentric arrangement of an outer tube and an inner tube and configured to pivot about an axis and receive a weight at a predetermined position. The weight training apparatus further includes an actuator attached to the telescoping pivot arm and configured to cause relative motion between the inner tube and the outer tube to change a length between the predetermined position and the axis. The weight training apparatus further includes a sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an angular position of the telescoping pivot arm about the axis and a controller programmed to operate the actuator to cause the length to change based on the signal to achieve a target resistance profile.

Abstract: A resistance apparatus for exercise equipment includes a resistance adjusting unit and a sensor unit. The resistance adjusting unit includes an adjusting member, a tubular sleeve located above the adjusting member, an adjusting shaft disposed in the tubular sleeve. A first threaded nut is pivotally mounted to the adjusting member and threadedly connected to the adjusting shaft. The sensor unit has a moveable member, a second threaded nut, a first sensing member and a second sending member. One end of the moveable member is pivotally mounted to the adjusting Member. The second threaded nut is threadedly connected to the adjusting shaft and moveable member. The sensing members are disposed on the other end of the adjusting member and the moveable member, respectively.

Abstract: A support tower is equipped with a plurality of step-bolts, each of which comprises (1) a threaded portion that is attached to a pre-existing hole in the tower and (2) a shaft portion that extends outward from the tower. The shaft portion of each of the step-bolts includes an undercut section that is sized to match (with minimal clearance) the throat of a corresponding carabiner, which is attached to a safety harness worn by the user. The remainder of the shaft portion of the step-bolt is larger in diameter than the throat of the carabiner so that the carabiner cannot slide out toward the free end of the step-bolt.

Abstract: Golf balls according to the present invention achieve flight symmetry and overall satisfactory flight performance due to a dimple surface volume ratio that is equivalent between opposing hemispheres despite the use of different dimple geometries, different dimple arrangements, and/or different dimple counts on the opposing hemispheres.

Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with a location-aware autonomous self-propelled sports ball. The sports ball may detect its location relative to one or more locator tags and control its self-propelled movement based on the detected location. The locator tags may be worn by respective users of the sports ball and/or placed on the ground. The sports ball may operate in different modes that control movement of the sports ball relative to the one or more locator tags, such as tag, chase, auto-return, side-to-side, and race. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Ball with line (20) for training purposes where the line (20) is rotatably attached to the ball in a special suspension, the suspension of the line being arranged in a particular cavity (14) arranged in a confined space between the ball's airtight bladder (13) and its outer layer (12). The cavity (14) typically has circular cross section and may include a centre member (21) to which the line is attached and an annular element (24) surrounding this, optionally comprising a battery for providing power to a sensor and optionally to a communication device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bridge for a ball game racket as well as to a frame for a ball game racket comprising a bridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for a ball game racket comprising a handle region and a head region with a bridge, wherein a part of the head region and/or the handle region comprise(s) a carbon fiber composite material and wherein the bridge comprises magnesium and is formed as one part.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a string clamp for a tennis racket stringing machine where the string is locked within the clamp between the end of the string clamp which is locked in place and the locking lever. This configuration allows a smaller string clamp to be utilized and also lengthens the life of the string clamp. The string clamp may have shaped feet which fit within channels in a mounting plate in a tennis racket stringing machine. The shaped feet allow the clamp to be removably secured to the mounting plate of the stringing machine when the string clamp is locked.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with energy storage characteristics are presented herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a hollow body comprising a strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a top rail and an inflection point. The inflection point provides increase bending of the strikeface thereby providing performance enhancement over clubs without an inflection point.

Abstract: Embodiments of a golf club set with progressive tapered face thickness coordinated with club loft are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A ball striking face for a golf driver, fairway wood and hybrid type golf club head having a central impact area with a average thickness and additional multiple distinct areas outside the central impact area with other average face thicknesses for the improved transfer of energy to a golf ball for additional distance without any additional effort by the golfer. The striking face provides a transfer of energy at the central impact area which does not exceed CT values of 257 u sec. and an improved transfer of energy in one or more areas outside the central impact area that provides CT values greater than 257 u sec. but not greater than 275 u sec. when tested with the United States Golf Association's CT test protocol.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with turbulators and methods to manufacture golf club heads with turbulators are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf club head having a body having a first receptacle having ant aperture and a weight retention member affixed to the receptacle, the weight retention member having an opening, the weight retention member configured to receive a weighted insert, wherein at least a portion of the receptacle is located on the sole.

Abstract: Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An accessory attachment system referred to herein as the Accessorail System™ that provides for the attachment of one or more accessory bags, pouches, or cases to sports equipment bags and more particularly to that provides for the customization of a sports equipment bag only with the accessories desired and necessary.

Abstract: A golf trolley that is easily attached to a golf bag or integrated into a golf bag, thus permitting the effective transport of a golf bag across a golf course. The golf trolley is collapsible and consists of several components that all fit within a pocket of a standard golf bag. The components of the golf trolley are compact, lightweight, and easily assembled and once assembled, a golfer can push or pull his golf trolley around a course.

Abstract: A hockey stick or other sports implement for a player. The hockey stick or other sports implement comprises an elongated member to be held by the player and an end cap mounted to the elongated member. The end cap comprises an end portion comprising an end of the end cap that defines a longitudinal end of the elongated member, and a hanging portion comprising a hanger to hang the hockey stick or other sports implement. The hanger is adjustable.

Abstract: A method and system used to periodically clean dirt and oils deposited through normal use from the grip of a golf club and renew it to a near new condition is disclosed. The system for cleaning and restoring a golf club grip of a golf club comprises a generally elongated housing having a hinge for splitting open the housing lengthwise wherein an interior of said housing defines retaining channels and a generally tapered and trapezoidal cleaning and restoring device defining an elongated centrally located ridge along a top of said device. In use, the device is placed into the housing by inserting the device ridge into the housing channel for holding the device during use wherein the housing defines a latch allowing the housing to close shut and hold a golf club grip in place during use with the device.

Abstract: The hockey stick extender device was invented to address the problems of too short goalie sticks. A stick being “too short” means that the point where the stick broadens out is too low on the shaft. The extender is a cap with a hole or tunnel pierced therethrough. The shaft of the hockey stick is passed through the extender, and the extender is lowered on the shaft until it lies on the part of the stick where the stick widens. The effect of the extender is to raise the point where the goalie will grasp the stick higher on the shaft of the stick, or equivalently the combined stick and extender raises the point where the shaft of the combined stick and extender widens.

Abstract: A golf putter head includes a back body and a face body having a golf ball contact surface. The face body includes an entirety of the contact surface, with the back body and the face body having surfaces without contact across a gap defined by the surfaces. The golf putter head further includes a vibration dampening intermediate body filling the gap to isolate the face body from the back body by completely separating the back body and the face body from one another. The intermediate body has a durometer selectable during assembly of any number within a range of 40 to 90 Shore-A. A coefficient of restitution of the golf ball contact surface of the golf putter head has a direct relationship with the durometer of the intermediate body such that golf putter heads with varying coefficients of restitution may be fabricated by varying the durometer of the intermediate body.

Abstract: A tiered beverage pong game system comprising a plurality of tiered platforms, each having at least one of a width and a length that is greater than any higher tiered platform and a plurality of beverage container placement markers located on the tiered platforms, each configured to seat a beverage container thereon, the beverage container placement markers comprising a plurality of colors indicating which direction a beverage container seated on beverage container placement marker is passed when a player bounces a ball into the corresponding beverage container. A top tiered platform comprises a single beverage container placement marker and each tiered platform comprises a greater number of beverage container placement markers than any higher tiered platform. Each side of each tiered platform comprises a different color along a vertical or horizontal side that corresponds with a color among the plurality of colors of the beverage container placement markers.