Patents Issued in December 28, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170368398
    Abstract: An improved exercise table or reformer having increased adjustability and storage features. The starting point of the carriage or platform is adjustable to accommodate different sized users. An anchor bar mechanism is adjusted to correspond to carriage starting point, and limits rotation of the anchor bar with respect to the reformer and may be non-removable from the reformer frame. A foot bar assembly may be adjusted and placed in a storage position, allowing the foot bar to serve as a lift handle. The reformer's adjustability provides greater ease of storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J. Solow, Christopher J. Hahn
  • Publication number: 20170368399
    Abstract: Training apparatuses configured to receive, and conform to, the back of a user's knee and provide varying resistance and tactile feedback to a user performing quadriceps exercises and methods for using such apparatuses are disclosed herein. A preferred embodiment of the training apparatuses for quad sets comprises a solid, deformable, resilient body that includes a non-skid base and a top surface with a recess configured to receive the back of a user's knee. The body of this embodiment is preferably made of open-cell polyurethane foam with a uniform density ranging between 1 lb/ft3 and 8 lbs/ft3, and more preferably between 1.5 lbs/ft3 and 4.5 lbs/ft3. The embodiment provides gradually increasing resistance to compression, e.g. tactile feedback to the user's knee, when the user increasingly pushes his/her knee down against the embodiment, and thus allows dynamic quad setting and strengthening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Van Voorst
  • Publication number: 20170368400
    Abstract: A low friction rehabilitation board having an integral band retaining feature is described. The rehabilitation board may have a coefficient of static friction of no more than about 0.5 and in some embodiments no more than about 0.06. The rehabilitation board has a plurality of band retaining feature configured along one or both ends and may be an integral band retaining features being formed in the board. Additionally, the rehabilitation may include one or more band retaining features on one or both sides of the board. The unique configuration of the band retaining features enables rehabilitation method heretofore not possible with a single board. Resistance bands may be retained in the band retaining features and coupled to a user's limb, such as a foot or ankle, to resist motion, such as sliding or extending the foot along the low friction surface of the rehabilitation board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Randall F. Chapman, Daniel L. Rosman, Frank M. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20170368401
    Abstract: A preloaded resistance pack and exercise device. The resistance pack includes an elastomeric resistance element coupled to a hub and disposed on a plate. The hub includes a pair of radially extending wings that lie against a surface of the plate. The plate includes a pair of raised tabs that lie within a rotational path of the wings. An initial rotation of the hub relative to the plate causes the wings to slide over and beyond the raised tabs and at least partially stretches the resistance element. Interaction between the tabs and wings prevents the hub from rotating back to an initial position and maintains the resistance element in a preloaded, tensioned condition. The exercise device is configured to detect a number of the resistance packs coupled thereto as well as data associated with exercise movements employing the resistance packs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: SpiraFlex Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. Francis, Lawrence E. Guerra
  • Publication number: 20170368402
    Abstract: A resistance training device for hands-free exercising of the back and shoulders includes a frame. A bench is coupled to the frame and is configured to seat a user. A backrest is coupled to the frame proximate to a rear edge of the bench. A pair of arms is pivotally coupled singly to opposing side supports of the frame. A resistor is operationally coupled to the pair of arms. The arms are positioned on the frame such that the arms are configured to abut elbows of the user seated on the bench. The resistor is positioned to resist the user's effort to pivot the arms relative to the frame, thus exercising the back and shoulders of the user without use of the user's hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Darren Dugan
  • Publication number: 20170368403
    Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to an exercise machine for training the muscles of the whole body while specifically targeting the muscles of the legs and back. Specifically, the embodiments herein relate to a Reverse Deadlift Apparatus which allows a trainee to mimic a barbell type deadlift exercise in a safer and more productive fashion. An additional benefit is that the Reverse Deadlift Apparatus encourages a lifter to use proper technique by requiring them to use more of their legs and less of their lower back during the lift. The result of using the Reverse Deadlift Apparatus on a regular basis is that a lifter will increase the strength and power of the muscles of the whole body and specifically will make improvements in the lower body. The added strength and power, along with optimized Deadlifting form, will help a lifter improve their performance in the actual barbell deadlift itself and in any sports requiring a strength or power component (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Michael J. Pennington
  • Publication number: 20170368404
    Abstract: Methods and devices for use in shuttle drills. The exercise device includes a base having a plate and a central vertical member configured to receive blocks retrieved during a shuttle drill, and several blocks configured to be placed at varying distances from the base and to be picked up by a participant and stacked on the base. The method includes placing blocks of varying colors at varying distances from a base that has a plate and a central vertical member. A participant is instructed to run to the block closest to the base, pick up the block closest to the base, run back with the block to the base and stack the block around the central vertical member, and to repeat the running, picking up, and running back steps until there are no more blocks to be picked up and all blocks are stacked around the central vertical member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Scoffin, Max David Fulton
  • Publication number: 20170368405
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a battle rope strength trainer device is provided. The battle rope strength trainer device provides a multifunction exercise device that combines strength building properties of body weight strength exercises with the cardiovascular training of battle rope oscillation exercises in one product. In one embodiment, the battle rope strength trainer device includes an anchor, a rope and a mounting device. The rope includes a first end coupled to the anchor and two free ends. The first end is attachable to a structure via the anchor and the two free ends are positioned opposite to the first end. The mounting device is coupled to the structure above the anchor. In that regard, the mounting device is adapted to receive a portion of the rope associated with each of the two free ends to enable movement of the rope for a plurality of exercises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jose Matos
  • Publication number: 20170368406
    Abstract: A wrist support device that includes a palm grip protection strap pivotably attached to a wrist support strap. The palm grip protection strap pivots between a first position in which it is generally perpendicular to the wrist support strap and provides palm protection and a second position in which it is generally parallel to the wrist support strap and out of the user's way. The device includes a fastening system for securing the palm grip protection strap in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Parent, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170368407
    Abstract: The present invention is a shaped yoga mat and methods of using the inventive yoga mat that are directed towards instructing children. The inventive yoga mats have a flat center and a fringe area extending away laterally. The fringe area can be cut or trimmed into a variety of shapes that appeal to children, such as an animal or vehicle. A yoga instructor can then use the uniquely shaped yoga mats to spark a child's imagination through the use of exercises with a theme related to the yoga mats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Lysander Wright
  • Publication number: 20170368408
    Abstract: An exercise support structure includes a knee support having a tiered recess with a bottom wall, a lower circular tier, and an upper egg-shaped tier; and a wrist support having a tiered support structure with a bottom wall, a lower egg-shaped tier and an upper circular tier, where the knee support and the wrist support are complementary in shape and are interfittingly received in mated relation to form a block.The edges of the tiers may be beveled, forming a smooth transition therebetween.The structure may be made from a soft, durable resilient material, such as foam, silicone gel, rubber, synthetic rubber, or organic tree sap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Claudia Coe Wojcik
  • Publication number: 20170368409
    Abstract: Tri-Power Exercising device allows a rider to simultaneously, or on demand, exercise virtually all muscle groups in his lower and upper body. The device includes a bicycle frame, pedals, forearm bars, sliding seat, computer and electronic display recommending energy modulation amounts from various muscle groups to optimize physical performance on any given trek. Because riders can exercise virtually all muscle groups at once, they reduce their exercising time, continuously builds muscle tissue throughout their whole body, and exercises their cardiovascular and respiratory systems completely. Riders operate the device by rotating legs on the pedals, rotationally oscillating the forearm bars up and down with their arms and shoulders, and then use core muscles to pull and push the seat back and forth on the slider. Inverted racks, pinion gears, and one-way bearings turn this linear power from the oscillating forearm bars and sliding seat into torque that rotates the crank axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas S. Felker
  • Publication number: 20170368410
    Abstract: The present system (10) comprises a subject interface (22), a segmenter (12), a loosener (14), sensors (18), and computer processors (28). The segmenter is configured to selectively control gas flow through the subject interface to provide high amplitude pressure oscillations (44) during exhalation such that the high amplitude pressure oscillations aid cough productivity in the subject. The loosener controls gas flow through the subject interface to provide low amplitude pressure oscillations (43, 63) during inhalation (48, 68) and exhalation (49) such that the low amplitude pressure oscillations loosen respiratory secretions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: MAARTEN LEONARDUS CHRISTIAN BRAND, MICHAEL EDWARD COLBAUGH, JAMES GARSTECK, WEI ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20170368411
    Abstract: A positioning system includes a golf ball and a mobile terminal. The golf ball includes a battery and a transmitter configured to operate with electric power supplied from the battery and transmit a radio signal to outside of the golf ball. The mobile terminal includes a receiver configured to receive the radio signal from the golf ball and a processor configured to measure the position of the mobile terminal, and to measure the position of the golf ball based on the strength of the radio signal received by the receiver at two or more points at which the measured position of the mobile terminal differs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Atsushi KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20170368412
    Abstract: The invention relates to golf clubs, more particularly to mechanisms for fastening accessories to clubs. The invention provides a golf club configured to house an electronic device such as an RFID tag within a recess within the grip, thereby protecting the device from the stress, shock, and exposure that arises when a golf club is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Tim A. Beno, Andrew Curtis, Michael T. McDonnell, Scott H. Moreira, Michael S. Yagley
  • Publication number: 20170368413
    Abstract: Computing device enhanced training environment system comprising a computing device, I/O subsystem for permitting a user to enter at least one attribute of the tmining or of the trainee, a plurality of sensors for generating sensory information, a training environment in which a training activity takes place, a database containing training related information. The computing device enhanced tmining environment system configured for at least one of the following: design a training program for a plurality of users, monitor training program performance, monitor training performance, instruct a user about the training, determine and/or set difficulty level in training apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Arie SHAVIT
  • Publication number: 20170368414
    Abstract: A swim or scuba diving fin includes an open-back shoe portion having a pocket for receiving the foot of the user and no heel portion, a blade portion forming a forward extension of the shoe portion, and an element holding the foot in the open-back shoe portion, includes an elongate element in the form of a strap, belt or the like and a length sufficient to surround the heel portion, the sidewalls of the pocket of the shoe, and at least part of the tip of the shoe. Such elongate element is at least partially separated from the open-back shoe portion, and is or may be connected to the open-back shoe portion (3) in length-adjustable and/or at least partially removable fashion through first coupling members, which engage corresponding second coupling members located at the front tip of the open-back shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Aristide Barone, Marco Barbagelata
  • Publication number: 20170368415
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic swimming mask includes a front mask, including a face lens and a sealing element; and a head strap, such that the sealing element is configured to connect with a skin surface of a face of a user, such that the sealing element and the face lens are configured to form a water tight enclosure that covers the eyes of a user when the user is wearing the hydrodynamic swimming mask, such that the front mask is configured with a shape such that the seal forms a smooth border between the skin surface of the user and the face lens, when the front mask is put on the face of the user, such that there are no depressions, cavities, indentations, or protrusions in the smooth overlap between the face lens and the face of the user, which would cause increased water resistance during swimming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Laurance Pierce
  • Publication number: 20170368416
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pair of goggles which comprise a frame with two rims in which an optical unit is respectively intended for being assembled via a reversible attachment device in order to provide an inner attachment of said optical unit in said rim, each device comprising a button and a cavity rigidly connected to an outer edge of the optical unit and the rim, respectively, said button being capable of being inserted into said cavity in order to provide external locking of the optical unit in the rim, each rim having one recess opening onto the rear, each optical unit having a front bearing surface which, in the assembled state, is arranged against a rear complementary bearing surface of said recess, at least one of the outer edges being reversibly deformable to allow the placement and the withdrawal of said button in said cavity when the bearing surfaces are arranged against one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Damien Saumureau
  • Publication number: 20170368417
    Abstract: A golf ball 2 includes a core 4, a mid layer 6, a cover 8, and dimples 10. A difference DH in hardness between a surface and a central point of the core 4, a thickness Tm and a hardness Hm of the mid layer 6, a thickness Tc and a hardness Hc of the cover 8, and an amount of compressive deformation Sb meet the following mathematical formulas. (DH*Hm)/(Hc*Tc)>80 ((Sb*Tc)/(Hc* Hm*Tm))*1000>0.75 An area ratio So of dimples 10 and a ratio Rs of a number of the dimples 10 each having a diameter of equal to or greater than 9.60% but equal to or less than 10.37% of a diameter of the golf ball 2 meet the following mathematical formula (3). Rs??2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuya KAMINO, Hidetaka INOUE, Kohei MIMURA
  • Publication number: 20170368418
    Abstract: In a golf ball having a core and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, the core is a product molded under heat from a rubber composition which includes (A) a base rubber, (B) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and (C) an organic peroxide. Letting the content of component (B) in the rubber composition per 100 parts by weight of component (A) be X parts by weight and the concentration of volatile substances from component (B) within the core be A wt %, the value A/X is 0.0123 or less. This golf ball has a low energy loss, enabling a high initial velocity to be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicants: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd., BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi NAKAJIMA, Yuichiro OZAWA, Daisuke NAKAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20170368419
    Abstract: A rubber composition for golf balls includes (A) a base rubber, (B) two different metal salts of ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acids having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, (C) a metal salt in which at least one bonding site is a fatty acid of 9 or more carbon atoms, and (D) a crosslinking initiator. Letting component (B) include (B-1) an unsaturated metal carboxylate in a high compounding weight and (B-2) an unsaturated metal carboxylate in a low compounding weight, the ratio (B-2)/(B-1) is from 4 to 20 wt % and the ratio (B-2)/(C) is from 20 to 115 wt %. By using this rubber composition in a golf ball core, the golf ball can be endowed with both good spin properties and good durability on impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi NAKAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20170368420
    Abstract: In a golf ball having a core and a cover of at least one layer, the core and/or at least one layer of the cover are formed of a resin composition that includes (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin, and (B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of a compound having a fluorene skeleton, or a derivative thereof. This resin composition for golf balls has an improved injection-moldability and thus enables the ball to achieve both a reduced spin rate and a good durability (scuff resistance).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takanori TAGO, Atsushi NANBA
  • Publication number: 20170368421
    Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a multi-layered core structure having layers with different hardness gradients and specific gravities are provided. The core structure includes a small, heavy inner core (center) having a relatively high specific gravity with metal material preferably dispersed in a first thermoset composition. The intermediate core layer is preferably formed from a thermoplastic composition such as an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer resin; and the outer core layer is preferably formed from a second thermoset composition. The resulting ball has high resiliency and good spin control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette
  • Publication number: 20170368422
    Abstract: A golf ball includes a core having an outer surface and a geometric center; an inner cover layer, and an outer cover layer. The inner cover layer includes an ionomeric material and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The outer cover layer is formed from a polyurea or polyurethane and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore M or greater. The outer surface of the core has a hardness of about 68 to 92 Shore C. The geometric center of the core has a hardness of about 45 to 85 Shore C. The core outer surface hardness is greater than the geometric center hardness by about 5 to 21 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient. The core also has a volume weighted average hardness, HV, of about 70 to 80, where H _ V = I V V c .
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Brian Comeau, Mark L. Binette
  • Publication number: 20170368423
    Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20170368424
    Abstract: A golf ball includes: a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including an IC chip and an antenna; a protection layer surrounding the outer periphery of the RFID tag; a relaxation layer surrounding the outer periphery of the protection layer; a core surrounding the outer periphery of the relaxation layer; and a cover surrounding the outer periphery of the core. The curing temperature of the protection layer is 60° C. or less, and the protection layer is formed with a material having a hardness of Shore D 60 or more. The relaxation layer is formed with a thermoplastic elastomer-based material having a hardness with a difference from a hardness of a surface of the core on a side contacting the relaxation layer of Shore D 20 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Atsushi KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20170368425
    Abstract: A sports ball position reckoning system, comprising instrumentation in a sports ball that allows one or more players to be electronically located on a playing field or court each time a goal attempt is made. The instrumentation is configured to fit through the opening of an inflation port of the ball when the fill valve is removed. The system works in conjunction with a performance monitor system that detects ball interactions with a goal and is used to trigger the system to analyze the ball flight path just prior to the goal interaction. Player position is ascertained through the localization of the initial position of the ball's flight path. For multiple players, each player is pre-assigned a uniquely marked ball. The identity of the player who executed the attempt is determined through the player's association with the ball that executed the flight path towards the goal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Steven J. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20170368426
    Abstract: In a golf ball having a core and a cover of one or a plurality of layers that encases the core, the core or at least one layer of the cover is formed of a resin composition which contains from 5 to 250 parts by weight of a mechanoluminescent material that receives mechanical energy and luminesces per 100 parts by weight of a base material which is a rubber material or a resin material. This golf ball has an excellent visibility in that, even under dark conditions, the ball impact site can be clearly confirmed visually at the time of impact. Moreover, the ball is able to maintain a good scuff resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsushi NANBA, Takanori TAGO
  • Publication number: 20170368427
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing golf balls having a core and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core includes the steps of producing a core by molding and vulcanizing a rubber composition containing (A) a base rubber, (B) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and (C) an organic peroxide; and heat-treating the core for 1 to 24 hours at between 175 and 300° C. Golf balls which undergo little energy loss and have a high initial velocity can be obtained by this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicants: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd., BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi NAKAJIMA, Yuichiro OZAWA, Daisuke NAKAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20170368428
    Abstract: A golf club head having good forgiveness and playability includes a body having an interior cavity, favorable aerodynamic profile and favorable CG location. The club head may include a crown having a peripheral edge located low relative to a ground plane, stepped down crown and overlying shroud, generally flat sole, inverted aft skirt section, aft cavity, cantilevered lightweight shroud, and/or two interior chambers, one of which may have an external opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Harbert, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Robert Nunez, Nathan T. Sargent, Christian Reber Wester
  • Publication number: 20170368429
    Abstract: 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 top portion, a sole portion, and a back portion. The back portion may be include a back wall portion. The golf club head may also include a face portion, an interior cavity, at least one weight portion, and at least one port. The interior cavity may be partially or entirely filled with a polymer material. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Robert R. Parsons, Michael R. Nicolette, Bradley D. Schweigert
  • Publication number: 20170368430
    Abstract: A system for data collection during a game includes a positioning system for determining various locations of a user during the game, a tag reader for reading a passive RFID tag held in close proximity to the tag reader, and a processor for correlating the location of the user with the time at which a tag is read to enable action locations for the game to be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Padraic Moran, John McGuire, William Hunt
  • Publication number: 20170368431
    Abstract: A handgrip for placement about an elongated member is disclosed. The handgrip includes a resilient body member having an arcuate gripping surface adapted to conform to the outer surface of the elongated member. A plurality of outwardly extending curvilinear projections are adapted to conform to the shape of a hand of a user. A finger engaging member extends from the resilient body member. The finger engaging member is adapted to retain the handgrip on the hand of a user after the elongated member is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: James D. Ward
  • Publication number: 20170368432
    Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for use with a sports stick of the type that has a portion which, in use, is typically covered with a grippable material. The apparatus includes a body of heat shrink material, the body being adapted to receive the portion in spaced-relation and further adapted, upon receipt of heat and when in receipt of the portion, to shrink to a working size that surrounds the portion in close-fitting relation. The body can be provided with features that, at least when the body is shrunk to the working size, renders the body grippable. The features can be apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Lee Wright
  • Publication number: 20170368433
    Abstract: A one or two player ball game assembly comprising a motorized ball launcher that shoots balls upwards into the air in a random fountain like pattern. Each player catches or retrieves the launched balls and places them back into their designated reservoir. The reservoir gravity feeds the balls back into a striker mechanism. In one embodiment, the reservoirs are clear tubes so that each player may monitor the number of balls in each player's reservoir during play. The clear tubes also act as a fence, keeping each player on their respective sides thus minimizing possible collisions during play. In one embodiment, the game operates on an adjustable timer (e.g. 1-15 minutes) which automatically terminates powered to the motorized striker. The timer may also trigger an audible signal (e.g. bell) when the game is over. The winner is the player with the most balls in their reservoir at the end of play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Brian Dale Nelson
  • Publication number: 20170368434
    Abstract: A modified baseball game includes a field bounded by side walls, a top wall, a strike wall, and a back wall. The side walls, the top wall, the strike wall, and the back wall are substantially perpendicular to the field and the field is substantially smaller than a traditional baseball field. A pitch of a predefined length is positioned proximal to the strike wall. A first and a second team includes at most five players. The first team fields and the second team bats and vice versa at the end of three outs of the second team. A ball is used for pitching by one of the five players the first team or the second team. A baseball bat is used for hitting the ball by one of the players of the first team or the second team based on which team is batting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Lazaros
  • Publication number: 20170368435
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aquatic game device comprising a structure having two ends which are each fitted with a base module, said structure being sufficiently deformable so as to allow the relative movement of said modules, the density of the modules being designed to allow the immersion of said device in water with the modules arranged such that they stand on a subaquatic surface, and the density of the structure being designed so as to be able to suspend said structure in the water according to at least one game configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Nathalie Gonima
  • Publication number: 20170368436
    Abstract: A batting tee supporting a ball has a base, a telescoping post having a first tube, a second tube, a rod, and a flexible ball holder secured to the telescoping post. Wearable bushing assemblies enable friction between components of the tee to remain at least substantially constant over a range of tolerances, even as bushings wear. Each bushing assembly includes a bushing holder, a C-shaped spring positioned around at least a portion of the bushing holder, and a C-shaped bushing constructed of wearable material and positioned at least partially around an outer periphery of the C-shaped spring. Each bushing assembly is positioned into a respective tube such that the C-shaped bushing contacts an inner surface of its respective tube. The C-shaped spring provides an outward radial force for applying friction between the C-shaped bushing and the inner surface of the tube when one component is axially moved relative to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jonathan C. Burrell
  • Publication number: 20170368437
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a slalom racing gate monitor system are provided herein. A system includes a microcontroller; a first, second, and third sensor, each coupled to the microcontroller, the first, second, and third sensors each having a field of view and disposed on a slalom pole, and disposed where the fields of view of the first, second, and third sensors substantially cover a 360 degree field of view around the slalom pole; wherein the microcontroller is to: obtain a sequence of sensor readings from a plurality of sensors of the first, second, and third sensors, each reading in the sequence of sensor readings indicating an object detected in the field of view of the respective sensor; determine whether the object passed the slalom pole on a correct side; and present a notification of whether the object passed the slalom pole on the correct side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Tawfik M. Rahal-Arabi, Hong W. Wong
  • Publication number: 20170368438
    Abstract: A system for correcting alignment of a golf club is provided. The golf club includes a shaft, a golf club head mounted on a first end of the shaft, a camera embedded in the golf club head. A display module is adapted to display at least a partial view of the camera. Substantial alignment of a face of the golf club head with a target location will be observable in the display as substantial alignment between the target location with an alignment guide. Misalignment of a face of the golf club head with the target location will be observable in the display as a misalignment between the target location with the alignment guide, for which a position of the golf club can be adjusted to bring the face of the golf club head into substantial alignment with the target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Phillip Landsman, Richard Norwood Conrey
  • Publication number: 20170368439
    Abstract: A method for ball game training, the method comprising steps executed by at least one computer, the steps comprising: receiving image data of a player and a ball, the image data being captured using at least two cameras, using the received image data, tracking motion of the player and motion of the ball in three dimensions, based on the tracked motions, predicting a position of the player and a trajectory of the ball, and based on the predicted position and trajectory, generating a control command for at least one ball throwing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: PLAYSIGHT INTERACTIVE LTD.
    Inventors: Evgeni KHAZANOV, Chen SHACHAR, Yoram BEN ZUR
  • Publication number: 20170368440
    Abstract: A sport equipment carrying system that allows items such as baseball bats, balls, or rackets to be carried, organized and stored. The system has an ice chest to carry drinks or food to be consumed while participating in sporting events. The ice chest is attached to an external enclosure via a snap-on frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Edgar E. Graham, Carl Franklin Graham
  • Publication number: 20170368441
    Abstract: A takedown structure for 3×3 grid game includes a plurality of tubular frame members having a rectangular cross-section, each tubular frame member including two grooves on top and bottom surfaces respectively; a plurality of different fitting members, each including a parallelepiped body and a plurality of arms, each including an axial hole and a plurality of main sections, each having a tapered portion wherein each arm is configured to frictionally dispose in an end of the frame member; and a plurality of rectangular boards, each including two projections on top and bottom edges respectively, each projection being configured to complimentarily dispose in the groove, and a digit formed on an outer surface of the rectangular board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Chih-Min Chang
  • Publication number: 20170368442
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a stationary exercise bike along with a display that provides instruction to lead a rider through an exercise program. The invention allows a rider to obtain benefits of a group, instructor-led class though the rider's schedule does not permit the rider to participate in the class. The invention also describes a method of exercising with the foregoing bike and display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Baudhuin
  • Publication number: 20170368443
    Abstract: A fencing scoring system may include a controller configured to output a signal indicative of a hit. The output signal may be in response to counts of edges of one or more oscillating signals having a variable frequency deviating from a threshold over a period. The counts may be of edges that are rising. The counts may be of edges that are falling. The counts may be of edges that are rising and falling. The frequency may be based on a capacitance of a circuit. A portion of the capacitance may be from a fencing equipment component. The equipment component may be a lamé. The equipment component may be a weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: John Patrick Downey Foxworth
  • Publication number: 20170368444
    Abstract: A method of processing non-sewing softball/baseball glove and glove therewith, comprising the following steps: setting a jacket mold and a web mold, wherein the jacket mold is a structure of an inner mold plus an outer mold, the outer mold is a metal mold provided with micropores for automatic exhaust while the inner mold is a plastic mold provided with supporting function and leaving space for each finger and the palm in the glove; injecting the jacket mold and web mold respectively for one-time molding with an injector; manually running a rope for connecting the jacket mold and web made in Step 2 to complete the fabrication of the non-sewing softball/baseball glove. The Invention can reduce the labor cost by virtue of its mechanization function instead of artificial process, and is capable of optimizing the functions, use comfort, and air ventilation for perspiration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Wenji Fang
  • Publication number: 20170368445
    Abstract: An adjustable ski binding adapter apparatus that adapt a snowboard boot for use with alpine ski bindings. The ski binding adapter apparatus includes a back support pivotally coupled to a sole plate, where the back support pivots to aid in stepping into the ski binding adapter apparatus. The sole plate is adjustable for length. Adjustable strap assemblies are coupled to the sole plate and the back support and snugly encircle and restrain the boot in the ski binding adapter apparatus. The back support and the sole plate are configured to conform to ski boot standards and attach to a conventional ski binding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: ERIC MEHIEL
  • Publication number: 20170368446
    Abstract: An improved highback adjustment system for a splitboard boot binding. A captive strut is mounted on the spine of the highback, the strut having a forward lean adjustor block such that rotation or sliding of the block lengthens or shortens the strut. The combination provides a broadly adjustable range of forward lean bias in small increments and the block is readily disengaged and stowed on the highback when not needed. Advantageously, the mechanism that can be operated and adjusted without tools, even with gloved hands, a significant benefit in winter conditions, and does not jam with snow. Methods of use of the improved forward lean adjustor and highback are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: SPARK R&D IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: William J. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20170368447
    Abstract: A collapsible carrying case cover for use with board sports equipment having an expanded configuration and a fully collapsed configuration is described. The collapsible carrying case cover includes a cover that is configured to completely cover a bottom surface and edges of the board sports equipment and partially cover a top surface of the board. A peripheral edge continuously extends around the periphery of the cover and forms a channel that houses an elastic cord. The elastic cord is configured to draw the peripheral edge inwardly when in assembled relation to the board sports equipment. The cover may be held in place by a hook and loop type strap. The collapsible carrying case cover also includes a plurality of carrying handles and straps to facilitate multiple carrying modes. The collapsible carrying case cover is collapsible into a fully collapsed configuration when in unassembled relation to the board sports equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: David Thornbury