Patents Issued in November 14, 2017
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Patent number: 9814906Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for treatment of skin disorders. More particularly, the disclosed invention is directed toward the use of multiple light sources for treating skin with or without the use of a topical compositions or photomodulation enhancing agents. Dual light emitting diodes may, for example, be used at relatively low power (less than about 10 J/cm2) to photomodulate skin or living tissue to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, acne, acne bacteria, and other skin disorders.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: L'OREALInventor: David H. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9814907Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant self-assembled protein comprising a target-oriented peptide and a use thereof. The recombinant self-assembled protein according to the present invention, comprising a target-oriented peptide, does not require an additional process for providing target-orientedness, and is thus capable of delivering a desired drug to a target tissue or target cell without using additives, such as chemical binders or stabilizers; therefore, the protein can be used for photothermal therapy, drug delivery, imaging, or the like. In particular, according to the present invention, it is possible to prepare gold-protein nanoparticle fusions in which uniform high-density gold nanoparticles having target-orientedness are bound to protein surfaces, without an additional process of surface stabilization or process for providing target-orientedness.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Korea University Research and Business FoundationInventors: Jeewon Lee, Koo-Chul Kwon
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Patent number: 9814908Abstract: A control circuit controls real-time administration of a radiation-treatment plan that administers a therapeutic radiation dose to a patient. This includes compensating for a first movement as regards the application setting using a first treatment-administration modality and responding to detection of a second movement by using a second treatment-administration modality that is different from the first treatment-administration modality.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignees: Varian Medical Systems International AG, Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Sami Siljamäki, Janne Nord, Michelle Marie Svatos, Corey E. Zankowski, Stanley Mansfield
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Patent number: 9814909Abstract: During a focused-ultrasound or other non-invasive treatment procedure, the motion of the treatment target or other object(s) of interest can be tracked in real time based on the comparison of treatment images against a reference library of images that have been acquired prior to treatment for the anticipated range of motion and have been processed to identify the location of the target or other object(s) therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: INSIGHTEC, LTD.Inventors: Yoav Levy, Yoav Medan, Kobi Vortman
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Patent number: 9814910Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument for sealing and cutting tissue is provided. The instrument includes a housing having a plurality of transducers included therein and a waveguide coupled to and extending from the housing. An end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the waveguide includes a pair of opposing jaw members, where at least one of the jaw members includes a transducer. The transducer is configured to receive an acoustic signal from the plurality of transducers in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventor: Nikolay Kharin
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Patent number: 9814911Abstract: Linalool and other materials which are skin penetrating vasodilators or which can be made to have such properties are applied, either by themselves or in skin treatment compositions, to the skin of the head and especially the back of the neck to prevent or alleviate the effects of migraine headaches or applied to sore muscles or ligaments to aid in minimizing the soreness, or are applied to wrinkled and/or old looking skin on the face, neck, torso, or extremities, other than on the hands, to minimize wrinkles and/or improve the skin's appearance and/or are applied to the head to grow hair on the head or prevent hair loss.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventors: Robert Benson Aylor, Leigh Heather Makover
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Patent number: 9814912Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: SHANGHAI EASY-USE TOOLS ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Shiyu Sun
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Patent number: 9814913Abstract: A respirator device having an elastomeric sleeve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a respirator device as described herein includes a body including a receiver having an elastomeric sleeve and a filter cartridge that includes a rigid nozzle element. The elastomeric sleeve defines a channel, and the elastomeric sleeve is configured to deform around the nozzle element when the nozzle element is inserted into the channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: David M. Blomberg
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Patent number: 9814914Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a tank including a backing plate, a foot plate secured to a bottom portion of the backing plate and a clamping assembly secured to a top portion of the backing plate spaced from the foot plate such that a tank receiving zone is defined between the foot plate and the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes a bracket secured to the backing plate and a clamping member pivotally secured to the bracket and movable between a clamping position and a releasing position. An inertial assembly is configured to engage a portion of the clamping member and configured such that upon a high pivoting force, the inertial assembly prevents pivoting o the clamping member while allowing pivoting under a normal pivoting force.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Michael P. Ziaylek
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Patent number: 9814915Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by the tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventor: Michael R. Moore
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Patent number: 9814916Abstract: A fire suppression system includes at least one first gas source containing an inert gas, at least one second gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the first gas source and the second gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide gas, and a controller. The distribution network includes a common manifold, input lines connecting the first gas source and the second gas source with the common manifold, output lines leading from the common manifold, and flow control devices. The controller is in communication with the distribution network and configured to distribute the inert gas responsive to a fire threat signal and determine whether to distribute the organic halide gas based upon a location of a fire threat.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Kidde Graviner LimitedInventors: Adam Chattaway, Terry Simpson, Tadd F. Herron
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Patent number: 9814917Abstract: A method of suppressing a fire includes the steps of dispensing a first inert gas in a suppression area at an initial rate, detecting an undesired temperature in the suppression area, dispensing a second inert gas at a subsequent rate in the suppression area in response to the undesired temperature and displacing a volume from the suppression area with the inert gas to achieve a temperature below the undesired temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Josephine Gabrielle Gatsonides, Robert G. Dunster
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Patent number: 9814918Abstract: A method of deactivating an explosive composition being used in a blasting operation, which method comprises exposing the explosive composition to a micro-organism that is indigenous to the environment in which the explosive composition is being used and that is capable of producing an enzyme that degrades the explosive composition, wherein the explosive composition has associated with it a chemical inducing agent that promotes production of the enzyme by the micro-organism.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: ORICA INTERNATIONAL PTE LTDInventors: Clint Brearley, Steven Kotsonis, Kaiyan Liu, Thomas Smylie, Richard Goodridge
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Patent number: 9814919Abstract: A method of degrading halogenated organic compounds, use of the method for decontaminating PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) contaminated medium, and a composition such as that which is suitable to be applied in said method.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Arcadis Nederland B.V.Inventors: Tessa Alida Pancras, Wim Plaisier, Pieter Jacobus Anna Dols, Jan Adriaan Barbier
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Patent number: 9814920Abstract: An exercise apparatus to enhance muscle recruitment of a user includes a base platform, a rotatable shaft coupled to the base platform, a brake assembly coupled to the base platform and operably connected to the rotatable shaft, the brake assembly having a controller designed to engage and disengage the brake assembly from the rotatable shaft, and a pair of cables with first ends coupled to the rotatable shaft and second ends coupled to a bar. The controller engages the brake assembly with the rotatable shaft to lock the rotatable shaft in a stationary position for a predetermined time to permit the user to perform an isometric movement with the bar. The controller disengages the brake assembly from the rotatable shaft after the predetermined time to permit the rotatable shaft to rotate to permit the user to perform a plyometric movement with the bar.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Jensen Franz Monterrey
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Patent number: 9814921Abstract: A resistance training apparatus provides an elastic member for use in exercise strength training and fitness conditioning. The resistance training apparatus beneficially provides a user with a more consistent and even resistance tension throughout an exercise movement. The resistance training apparatus also provides for a greater training effect on an engaged muscle or muscle group.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: William Gvoich
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Patent number: 9814922Abstract: In various implementations, an adjustable dumbbell system may include a handle assembly, two or more weight plates, and a base. The weight plates and the handle assembly may be configured such that each weight plate can be selectively coupled to and decoupled from the handle assembly. The base may be configured to support each of the weight plates. The base may include a sensing mechanism that senses a characteristic of the weight plates where the characteristic depends upon which of the weight plates are supported by the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Moran, Edward L. Flick
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Patent number: 9814923Abstract: Ankle band 1 for guiding a line of a fitness apparatus. The ankle band comprises a fastener 2, a base element 3 and a guidance element for guiding the line of the fitness apparatus. The guidance element 4 is connected by a linkage member 5 to obtain a movable connection from an initial position to a working position in case that a force is exerted via the line. A resilient member 51 is provided to generate a spring force when the linkage member 5 is moved away from its initial position. The resilient member 51 returns the guidance element 4 back from the working position to the initial position in case that an exerted force reduces. The predetermined initial position is advantageous when attaching the line of the fitness apparatus to the device. The line can be connected to the device by using just a single hand.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: INTELECT B.V.Inventor: Robbert Jacobus Johannes Boekema
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Patent number: 9814924Abstract: An exercise cable handle assembly is disclosed comprising a locking mechanism including a handle base and a flexible retaining clip. The handle base comprises a cable opening and two side clamps defining a locking channel. The two side clamps comprise gradated edges. The flexible retaining clip is U shaped and comprises at least one curved hook end configured to engage with the gradated edge when the flexible retaining clip is positioned in the locking channel. The exercise cable handle assembly further comprises a segment of an exercise cable comprising a tapered plug along the segment of cable and a handle frame coupled to the handle base. The locking mechanism secures the segment of the exercise cable to the handle base when a portion of the tapered plug is positioned in the cable opening and the flexible retaining clip partially surrounds the tapered plug when positioned in the locking channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Jenkins Asia Tech (Shanghai) LimitedInventor: Weng Kin Chen
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Patent number: 9814925Abstract: An exercise system includes a flexible exercise mat having a flexible body and a plurality of lights incorporated into the flexible body and visible in use on a surface of the flexible body. The system also includes an entertainment device having an input to receive a captured video image of a scene with the flexible exercise mat having the lights visible thereon. An image processor of the entertainment device detects positions of the lights within the image, and a processing device calculates a configuration of shape adopted by the exercise mat based upon the detected positions of the lights. In one mode, the lights are arranged to indicate a configuration of shape adopted by the exercise mat due to a surface upon which it has been placed. The entertainment device modifies a behaviour of an application in response to the configuration of shape of the exercise mat.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Yee Woon Goh
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Patent number: 9814926Abstract: A hand pad for stabilizing and supporting on a floor or other surface the hand of a user during either stationary/static or dynamic exercises includes a hand pad body having a top surface defining a debossed profile of a human hand, or human hand-shaped cavity, for receiving therein a hand of a user. An optional complementary block may be provided having a top side constructed for releasable engagement with the hand pad body.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Michael Leonard Izzolo, Jr.
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Patent number: 9814927Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus can include a track, at least one rolling member, a cart, and a base. The track can extend between first and second ends. The rolling member can be moveable along the track. The cart can support the rolling member for the movement along the track and be grasped by the user during exercise. The base can be engaged proximate to the first end and have a surface configured to receive the knees of the user during exercise. The second end can be pivotally movable about the base over an arcuate range by the user while exercising during the rectilinear and rolling movement along the track by the at least one rolling member. The apparatus can also include a structure such as a helical spring for resisting pivotal movement that is elastically deformable.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Leon Forystek
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Patent number: 9814928Abstract: A training or exercise apparatus may have a base and an adjacent movable armature or frame that carries a riding member, or shuttle, or carrier. The carrier has an engagement interface with an element of sporting or exercise equipment. The sporting or exercise equipment is engaged by the user, typically by being grasped. The apparatus defines a physical or virtual schedule describing an arc for a swing in the particular activity. The apparatus may include a manual or electronic means of imposing resistance to the motion. This resistance may be adjustable, and may be programmable as a function of one or both of position and speed. The apparatus may include an array of sensors such as may be used to determine the pre-existing stroke, and such as may be monitored during training to assess progress. The apparatus may be operated passively, or it may be operated interactively in a manner in which real-time feedback causes the apparatus to adjust resistance to the motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventors: Jon Taylor, Sanjeev Bedi
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Patent number: 9814929Abstract: A computerized treadmill is provided. The treadmill deck may be fully suspended by a plurality of air suspension elements, such as bellows. The bellows may be pressurized by a computer-controlled compressor feeding a central air reservoir to which each bellows is connected via air hose. The bellows may be dampened to control expansion. A double hinge connecting the deck with frame may control lateral movement and reduce lateral load on the bellows. Incline and decline mechanisms facilitate a variety of deck angles. Control of the treadmill may be by computer, whether integrated or modular, whether traditional, laptop, tablet or smart phone. Control of the treadmill and conveyance of information associated with treadmill operation may be integrated with computer or smart phone applications, whether dedicated or third party.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: George Moser
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Patent number: 9814930Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a platform having a front roller, a rear roller and an endless belt mounted around the front roller and the rear roller for allowing a user to perform walking, jogging or running exercises on the belt. A flywheel is coupled to one of the two rollers. A friction resistance device is coupled to the flywheel for being manually controlled by the user to adjust rotational resistance of the flywheel, and a magnetic resistance device is coupled to the flywheel as well for being manually controlled by the user to adjust the rotational resistance of the flywheel. A front frame is mounted at a front side of the platform and has at least one holding portion for being held by the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Russell C. Manzke, Ryan Francis Crist
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Patent number: 9814931Abstract: A bicycle trainer includes a roller support assembly and a roller positioned about the roller support assembly wherein the roller includes an aperture. A fixing member is disposed in the aperture to secure the roller to the roller support assembly allowing rotation of the roller. An element capable of being sensed disposed in the aperture and a sensor is positioned within the trainer at a stationary location wherein the sensor is configured to sense the element and provide a signal indicative of rotation of the roller.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: KURT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Paul Carlsen
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Patent number: 9814932Abstract: An elliptical exerciser includes a frame, first and second magnetic control wheel units, first and second swing levers, first and second transmission rods, first and second guiding mechanisms, first and second pedal rods, and a magnetic mechanism. When the first and second swing levers and the first and second transmission rods are swung forward and rearward synchronously and the first and second pedal rods are pedaled up and down to slide forward and rearward, the first and second pedal rods pivotally connected with bottom ends of the first and second swing levers are to do a tread motion of an elliptical trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Ying-Chou Lai
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Patent number: 9814933Abstract: A mounting frame for releasably securing a pedal exerciser to a table is disclosed. The mounting frame includes a frame assembly having a pair of generally opposed end members dimensioned to extend across an upper surface of the table and configured to receive feet of the pedal exerciser, and a pair of generally opposed side members connected to the pair of generally opposed end members at corresponding ends thereof, so as to cooperatively define a central aperture therewith with the pair of generally opposed side members configured to engage opposite sides of the table. The frame assembly further includes a first strap dimensioned to extend across the central aperture and engage the pair of generally opposed side members so as to releasably secure the table therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Alex L. Balsley
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Patent number: 9814934Abstract: In a method of strengthening pathological muscles, the patient is subjected to a therapeutic strengthening exercise for strengthening a target muscle. The method begins at the start of the strengthening exercise in response to exacerbation of symptoms exhibited by patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Brian Alexander Mabrey
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Patent number: 9814935Abstract: Enables a fitting system for sporting equipment using an application that executes on a mobile phone for example to prompt and accept motion inputs from a given motion capture sensor to measure a user's size, range of motion, speed and then utilizes that same sensor to capture motion data from a piece of equipment, for example to further optimize the fit of, or suggest purchase of a particular piece of sporting equipment. Utilizes correlation or other data mining of motion data for size, range of motion, speed of other users to maximize the fit of a piece of equipment for the user based on other user's performance with particular equipment. For example, this enables a user of a similar size, range of motion and speed to data mine for the best performance equipment, e.g., longest drive, lowest putt scores, highest winning percentage, etc., associated with other users having similar characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: BLAST MOTION INC.Inventors: Michael Bentley, Bhaskar Bose, Ryan Kaps
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Patent number: 9814936Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Angelo Bucolo
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Patent number: 9814937Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring the performance of an individual during a fitness activity are disclosed. A method of monitoring the performance of a participant engaged in a fitness activity includes receiving a GPS signal during the fitness activity at a portable fitness device used by the participant; determining participant performance data based on the received GPS signal; at a stationary position beacon, transmitting location data associated with the location of the stationary position beacon; at a mobile participant receiver supported by the participant, receiving the location data from the stationary position beacon; and modifying the participant performance data based on the data received from the stationary position beacon.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Jon Harald Werner, Christian Dibenedetto, Stephen John Black
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Patent number: 9814938Abstract: A portable device for inflating an inflatable bag (60) comprises at least one inlet (46), for forming a fluid connection to a gas source. The gas source is attached or attachable to the inlet. The device further comprises an air intake chamber (32) which has an opening allowing atmospheric air to be admitted and an outlet intended to be connected to the bag to be inflated. The gas source comprises a first and at least a different second gas component. The first component is stored at least partially in liquid form; preferably, the first component is carbon dioxide. The gas source contains at least 10%, preferably more than 30% and most preferably more than 60% of the first component. The second component is gaseous or supercritical at a temperature of 243K and up to a pressure of 200 bar, preferably, the second component has a critical temperature below 243K.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: RAS Technology SàrlInventors: Marc-Antoine Schaer, Robert Graham, Laurent Raeber
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Patent number: 9814939Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core made of a foamed silicone composition and a cover are provided. For example, three-piece, four-piece, and five-piece golf balls containing different core structures can be made. Preferably, a dual-core having has a silicone foam inner core (center) and surrounding silicone foam outer core layer is made. The core layers can have different hardness gradients. The silicone foam center and outer core layer have good thermal stability and durability and provide the ball with good resiliency.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Brian Comeau, Shawn Ricci, John D. Farrell, Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Michael Michalewich, Douglas S. Goguen
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Patent number: 9814940Abstract: A golf ball includes a relatively large polymer core and has a soft ball compression. The polymer is, in the illustrated embodiments, a highly neutralized acid polymer. The golf ball may, optionally, include an outer core made of a different material, such as a thermoset polybutadiene rubber. The golf ball may, optionally, include a mantle layer made of an ionomer material. The inner core having a diameter of between 24 mm and 40 mm, and in some designs, between 28 mm and 32 mm, yields increased iron initial velocity and lower iron spin while maintaining driver performance.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Feng Tay Enterprises Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasushi Ichikawa, Arthur Parker Molinari
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Patent number: 9814941Abstract: A sport ball may include a casing that incorporates a plurality of joined panel elements, which include a first panel element with a first edge and a second panel element with a second edge. The first edge and the second edge are welded to each other. In some configurations, the first panel element has a first edge with a projection that extends outward from the first edge, the second panel element has a second edge that is located adjacent to the first edge, and the projection of the first edge is located between the second edge and the bladder. In another configuration, the first edge and the second edge are formed to have rounded configurations. The sport ball may also include an intermediate layer and a bladder within the casing.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tal Cohen, Geoffrey C. Raynak, Vincent F. White, Eleazar C. Chavez
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Patent number: 9814942Abstract: A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discrete orientations between the shaft and club head.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Christopher D. Harvell, Stephen S. Murphy
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Patent number: 9814943Abstract: A golf club 100 includes a head 200 having a hosel part 202, a shaft 300, and an engaging part 600 disposed at a tip part of the shaft 300. The engaging part 600 includes a sleeve 400 which has an oppositely tapered shape and is fixed to the tip part of the shaft 300. The hosel part 202 includes a hosel hole 204, and a hosel slit 206 which is provided on a side of the hosel hole 204 and enables the shaft 300 to pass through the hosel slit 206. The hosel hole 204 has an oppositely tapered hole having a shape corresponding to a shape of an outer surface of the engaging part 600. The engaging part 600 is fitted into the oppositely tapered hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Masahide Onuki, Yuki Motokawa, Naruhiro Mizutani
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Patent number: 9814944Abstract: A golf club head is described having a club head portion, a shaft portion connected to the club head portion, and a grip portion connected to the shaft portion. The club head portion has a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a crown portion, a hosel portion, and a striking face. The striking face has a center face roll contour, a toe side roll contour, a heel side roll contour, a center face bulge contour, a crown side bulge contour, and a sole side bulge contour. The toe side roll contour is more lofted than the center face roll contour. The heel side roll contour is less lofted than the center face roll contour. The crown side bulge contour is more open than the center face bulge contour, and the sole side bulge contour is more closed than the center face bulge contour.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark Vincent Greaney, Kraig Alan Willett, Joe Hoffman, Todd P. Beach
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Patent number: 9814945Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion and a plurality of weight portions. The body portion may include a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a bottom portion having an outer surface associated with an outer surface curve, and a weight port region located at or proximate to the bottom portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: PARSONS XTREME GOLF, LLCInventors: Robert R. Parsons, Bradley D. Schweigert, Michael R. Nicolette
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Patent number: 9814946Abstract: A golf club head has a hollow structure composed of a head main body including a face portion provided with an opening and a face member fitted in the opening and welded to the head main body. The welded part between the face member and the head main body includes a crown-side welded part positioned substantially at the upper edge or alternatively spaced apart from the upper edge toward the lower edge by a certain distance, and a sole-side welded part spaced apart from the lower edge toward the upper edge by a certain distance which is more than zero and more than the distance. The face portion is provided between the sole-side welded part and the lower edge with a sole-side thin area whose thickness is less than a thickness of the face member.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Kota Yamasawa, Kiyofumi Matsunaga
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Patent number: 9814947Abstract: A golf club head comprising a body and a plurality of carbon tubes is disclosed herein. The body comprises a face section, a sole section with a protrusion extending upward and a crown section. The body defines a hollow interior. Each of the plurality of carbon tubes extends from the crown section to the protrusion of the sole section.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: James A. Seluga, Matthew Myers
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Patent number: 9814948Abstract: Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Eric V. Cole, Martin R. Jertson
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Patent number: 9814950Abstract: A set of golf clubs with a plurality of at least two combinations of different lengths of a minimum of three golf clubs in each combination having progressive lofts that are matched to provide identical swing characteristics requiring unique loft and club length progressions to provide consistent yardage spacing between irons within a combination and between combinations. Each club in a combination is further defined by the shaft having an equal length; an identical swing weight, an identical grip weight and an identical head weight.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: LYTLE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventor: Michael F. Lytle
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Patent number: 9814951Abstract: A golf club head includes a heel portion, a toe portion, a hosel, and a striking face. The striking face includes a plurality of scorelines each having an average depth no less than about 0.10 mm, a plurality of first micro-grooves each having an average depth no greater than about 0.010 mm, and a plurality of second micro-grooves overlaid on the first micro-grooves, each of the second micro-grooves having an average depth greater than the average depth of the first micro-grooves. Some embodiments can also have a plurality of textured surface treatment regions superimposed on the overlaid first and second micro-grooves so as to at least partially intersect the micro-grooves.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Patrick Ripp, Roberto Aguayo, Jeffrey D. Brunski, Matthew R. Daraskavich, Sharon J. Park
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Patent number: 9814952Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion with a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a sole portion, a back portion, and a face portion. The body portion may comprise stainless steel having a density between 7.0 and 8.3 grams per cubic centimeter and a tensile strength between 600 million and 800 million grams per cubic centimeter. The golf club head may include an interior cavity and a plurality of weight portions. The interior cavity may be filled with an elastic polymer material. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Parsons Xtreme Golf, LLCInventors: Robert R. Parsons, Michael R. Nicolette, Bradley D. Schweigert
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Patent number: 9814953Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Matthew David Johnson, Matthew Greensmith, Todd P. Beach, Michael Franz
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Patent number: 9814954Abstract: A golf club head comprising an adjustable weighting feature including a tube extending from the crown to the sole of the golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, a golf club head formed from three pieces, namely a first piece comprising a face, a crown portion, a sole portion, and a hosel, a second piece comprising a rear end, a crown portion, and a sole portion, and a tube, wherein these pieces are welded to one another, is disclosed herein. Each of these pieces may be separately cast, forged, or formed from a metal material such as stainless steel, titanium alloy, and aluminum alloy.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Callaway Golf CompanyInventors: Joshua D. Westrum, James A. Seluga, Patrick Dawson, Sean P. Griffin
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Patent number: 9814955Abstract: An adjustable sports paddle including a handle that extends to a neck portion and a substantially ovular frame. The frame supports first and second striking surfaces, which are sandwiched about an inflatable bladder. A conduit extends from the bladder to the handle through the neck, and the handle further includes a pressurizing mechanism for increasing an air pressure in the bladder via the conduit. In a preferred embodiment, the paddle can also include an adjustable handle having multiple lengths.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Mark Bonfigli
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Patent number: 9814956Abstract: A variable stiffness striking implement, such as, for example, a ball bat typically used in baseball, softball, or rubber ball. The striking implement, preferably has a separate barrel and handle and includes a variable stiffness assembly which results in the user being able to adjust stiffness. This is accomplished by the user selecting a stiffness member having a desired hardness and inserting the selected stiffness around the handle and abutting the end of the barrel closest to the handle end and using a cap to hold the stiffness member in place, or, if desired by the user, the striking implement may be used without a stiffness member.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.Inventors: George W. Burger, James M. Earley