Abstract: A device for producing a trabecular fiber within a ventricle of a heart. The device includes a substrate and a first tissue anchor connected to the substrate. The substrate is formed of a non-rigid material.

Abstract: A stimulation probe apparatus as provided herein offers adjustability of a conductive probe tip thereof relative to a handle assembly thereof to which the conductive probe tip is physically attached. The adjustability of the conductive probe tip relative to the handle assembly provide for a surgeon's ability to selectively orientate the conductive probe tip with respect to the handle assembly for enabling a desired placement of the conductive probe tip relative to the handle assembly. In this respect, by allowing a surgeon to selectively control the direction of the conductive probe tip to point in a desired angle, embodiments of the present invention serve clinical needs that help surgeon to perform electrophysiological testing in diverse anatomical structures and in diverse operation procedures.

Abstract: Methods and devices for treating erectile dysfunction are disclosed. Methods are aimed at reducing blood outflow from penile tissue by delivering energy to specific penile tissue that controls blood outflow from the penile tissue and causing remodeling of the specific penile tissue. Devices may be configured to generate RF energy and to apply the generated RF energy to a penis to thereby elevate a temperature of internal penile tissue above a predetermined temperature value while maintaining a penile surface below a predetermined temperature threshold. The predetermined temperature value may be set to initiate synthesis and/or a regeneration of collagen fibers in a collagen-rich penile connective tissue and/or to increase oxygenation of endothelial cells, initiate angiogenesis and neovascularization in a vascular penile tissue. Additionally, electrical penile stimulation is disclosed, possibly applicable in conjuncture with the erectile dysfunction treatment.

Abstract: Provided is a cochlear implant device with a glasses shape. The disclosed cochlear implant device improves body wearability and aesthetic effects by designing the cochlear implant device to have a glasses shape, and achieves alignment of a receiver coil implanted into the body and a transmission coil outside the body without using a magnet because the transmission coil is integrally provided at an end of a glasses temple such that a region of a body with which the transmission coil comes into contact is changed according to a bending degree of the glasses temple.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed in which an external device such as a consumer mobile device (e.g., smart phone) is used as an external controller to bi-directionally communicate with an Implantable Medical Device (IMD) using a dedicated patient remote control (RC) as an intermediary device to translate communications between the two. The dedicated RC contains a graphical user interface allowing for control and monitoring of the IMD even if the mobile device is not present in the system, which is useful as a back-up should the mobile device experience problems. Use of the dedicated RC as an intermediary device broadens the utility of other computing devices to operate as an external controller for an IMD even if the computing device and IMD do not have compliant communication means.

Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillator system includes an energy storage module configured to store a charge. Two electrodes can be configured to be applied to respective locations of a patient. One or more reservoirs can store one or more conductive fluids. Respective fluid deploying mechanisms can be configured to cause the fluids to be released from one or more of the reservoirs, which decreases the impedance at the patient location, and decreases discomfort for the patient. In some embodiments an impedance is sensed between the two electrodes, and the stored charge is delivered when the sensed impedance meets a discharge condition. In some embodiments, different fluids are released for different patient treatments. In some embodiments, fluid release is controlled to be in at least two doses, with an intervening pause.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and uses of systems for treating a skin condition with phototherapy. A system comprises (a) a phototherapy device comprising a phototherapy light source; (b) a patient computing device comprising a processor and a memory, the patient computing device configured to: transmit a first signal to the phototherapy device enabling operation of the phototherapy device according to one or more conditional prescription parameters, activate the phototherapy light source, and transmit a second signal reporting operation of the phototherapy device; and (c) a server configured to communicate with the patient computing device and receive the second signal.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for suppressing appetite. An illumination device such as a lamp or helmet is placed over the patient's head, the illumination device having a plurality of light sources in a fixed configuration selected to illuminate the patient's head with blue light having a wavelength in the range of 400 nm-495 nm. Concurrently with illuminating the patient's head with blue light, at least one acupuncture point on the patient is irradiated with coherent laser light having a wavelength ranging from 400 nm-2500 nm at a power level of 500 mw or less. The laser light may be supplied by a hand held wand, a face cover, and/or ear covers each having laser diodes held in contact with the respective acupuncture points.

Abstract: A LED structure, a lighting fixture and a method of providing white light illumination. The LED structure comprises a substrate; a light emitting area defined on the substrate as a cavity; a first type of light emitting semiconductor source with bactericidal characteristics mounted in the cavity; a second type of light emitting semiconductor source mounted in the cavity with ability to excite the wavelength conversion material to generate white light; and a wavelength conversion material layer formed on top of the light emitting semiconductor sources. The invention enables disinfection by a lighting source or a luminaire visibly apparent to human as a white light source that is neither harmful to a human nor creates discomfort.

Abstract: A light therapy bed including multiple LEDs positioned in individually controllable modules is disclosed. The modules of LEDs are configured to have direct contact or in close proximity to the skin or tissue of the user, through an acrylic or similar cover. The LEDs light the surface and underlying layers of tissue for photodynamic stimulation of the cells. Iterations of the device utilize light known to have a bactericidal effect in the case of acne, MRSA, etc. The bed is fabricated and formed in a curved configuration to optimize contact between the LEDs and the skin of a user. Each of the LED modules may be mounted on a PCB in an arrangement to provide even lighting and temperature upon the skin or tissue surface of a user. Each module also has one or more thermal sensors that evenly and quickly heat all of the areas of a user's body.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide for a system, method and computer program product enabling monitoring of effects of intrafraction motion during the radio therapy treatment. According to a first aspect of the invention this object is achieved by an ultrasound guided radiotherapy system, comprising a radiotherapy system configured for providing a radiation treatment by means of a radiation beam to a treatment target. The ultrasound guided radiotherapy system further comprises an ultrasound imaging system configured for acquiring a 3D online image of the treatment target and/or an organ at risk during the radiation treatment.

Abstract: Improved stem cell exosome-containing compositions are provided, along with methods for their preparation and use for regulating skin condition. The compositions provided contain isolated stem cell exosomes having increased levels of heat shock stress-response molecules. Uses of the exosome-containing compositions for regulating human skin include inducing increased skin integrity by cell renewal, enhancing water content or moisture of skin, reducing trans epidermal water loss, skin flaking, and scaling, improving skin thickness, enhancing skin tensile properties, reducing the appearance of dermal fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin texture, reducing skin pores size, enhancing skin smoothness, improving skin age spots, improving skin tone, and improving the appearance of scars and skin abrasions.

Abstract: An ascender includes a pulley, an input shaft, a support member, a transmission mechanism, a rope guide, a cam, an energizing member, an operating member, and a closing member. A rope is removably wound on the pulley. An output shaft of a rotary electric tool is removably connected to the input shaft. The transmission mechanism transmit a rotational force of the input shaft to the pulley. The cam moves toward the pulley to bite into the rope so as to prevent a movement of the rope when the rope is going to move in a descending direction. The cam moves away from the pulley to allow the movement of the rope when the rope is going to move in an ascending direction.

Abstract: An escape system including a textile support of variable cross-section including a first part having a first cross-section and provided with a first end and a second part having a second cross-section smaller than the first section and provided with a second end, a descender mounted sliding along the textile support from the first part to the second part, and configured to exert a braking force on the textile support. At least one brake mounted sliding along the textile support is placed between the descender and the second end, at a distance from the descender so as to allow movement of the descender independently of the brake. The brake able to move at least in the second part, configured to exert additional braking force on the textile support when moving the brake to the second end, configured to prevent the descender from moving alone in the second part.

Abstract: An improved breaking device, which has a base, a breaking bolt, an elastic element and a conical head, wherein, the base connects to the body at one end, the conical head is linked with the base and the elastic element and breaking bolt are installed in the conical head. Therefore, the breaking device with the above-mentioned elements is used in combination with baton and breaker to smash windows, and yet, when the breaking device is not used for this purpose, the breaking bolt is hidden in the conical head to avoid scratching any persons or articles and ensure user safety.

Abstract: A nasal air filter comprises two hollow nostril adapters, a body, and a filter element. The body is panel shaped to conform to the bottom of the nose. The two hollow nostril adapters for insertion into nostrils at one end and attached side-by-side at the other end to one side of the body via corresponding thru holes on the body. The filter element is secured to the opposite side of the body, creating an open space between the bottom surface of the body and filter element to allow airflow through both nostril adapters and the entire surface area of the filter element. The filter element fitting within the raised edge of the body has a surface area larger than the combined area of the orifices of both nostrils, allowing efficient air filtering and ease of breathing. The device may comprise a nose cover connected around the top edge of the body shaped to conform to the top of the nose.

Abstract: The present invention is composed with a frame, a rotary drum, a rotor, and a turbination spring. The frame comprising a left upright board, a right upright board, and an upper bridging portion arranged on top of the left upright board and right upright board to define a chamber with front and back opening. The upper bridging portion comprises a first lifting lug coupled thereon. The frame comprises a second lifting lug arranged at a proper position thereof. The left upright board has a breaking frame having a foramen. An axis is arranged across the chamber at the center of the foramen. The axis is couple with a rotary drum that comprises a rescue cord circled therearound. The rotor is arranged on the left end of the rotary drum and comprises a bias component that is adapted to the foramen. The turbination spring is arranged between the right end of the rotary drum and the right upright board, so as to keep the rotary drum restoring to the axis.

Abstract: An interlocking abrasion-protection tool for linemen fall-prevention systems has multiple belay-assistance links which are formed into a chain. The belay-assistance links act as an abrasion-protection sheath for a section of rope that runs over a sharp edge. The belay-assistance links enable a user to lower a lineman who is incapacitated or stuck without endangering other linemen or damaging the linemen-support ropes. To accomplish this, each belay-assistance link has a pair of interlocking mechanisms and multiple rigging channels. The interlocking mechanisms are positioned on opposite sides of the belay-assistance link so that multiple links can be connected in series. The rigging channels traverse through the belay-assistance device to form a raceway for the linemen-protection ropes. The rigging channels prevent the linemen-protection rope from becoming tangled while supporting a lineman.

Abstract: The full body climbing harness comprises: a pair of leg loops, a belt, a pair of shoulder straps comprising first and second shoulder straps, a hasp connected to the pair of leg loops, a first strap connecting the belt, the pair of shoulder straps, and the hasp, a first adjustment device configured to adjust the length of the first strap, a first deflecting element juxtaposed with the hasp and passed through by the first strap so that: the first strap forms at least a part of the belt and at least a part of the first shoulder strap, the first adjustment device is configured to adjust both the circumference of the belt and the length of the first shoulder strap.

Abstract: A retracting lifeline system, includes: a housing, a first connector attached to the housing, a lifeline, and a hub to which the lifeline is attached at a first end of the lifeline and around which the lifeline is coiled within the housing. The housing includes an opening through which the lifeline exits the housing. The hub is tensioned to rotate in a first direction to cause retracting of the lifeline and coiling of the lifeline around the hub. The retracting lifeline system further includes a second connector attached to a second end of the lifeline. At least a section of the lifeline has an initial ultimate tensile load of at least 8000 pounds and is abrasion resistant (that is, satisfying the abrasion test requirement set forth in the ANSI/ASSE Z359.13 2009 standard) such that the section of the lifeline is available for tie-back anchoring using the second connector. The section of the lifeline is at least partially retractable within the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire extinguishing firefighting drone which, in case of a fire in a house, a structure, a building, or the like, can be rapidly introduced and extinguish a fire in an early stage of the fire, and can be remotely operated in an unmanned manner through connection with a central control system. The fire extinguishing firefighting drone includes a flight unit configured to include propeller units, a disaster prevention turret unit configured to spray a fire-extinguishing chemical, a plurality of movement units configured to move a body unit, and a disaster prevention means unit configured to be provided with items adapted to spray a fire-extinguishing chemical, to launch a fire-extinguishing bomb, or to save lives.

Abstract: A solid propellant gas generator fire suppression device 6 is disclosed comprising: a solid propellant material for generating a first fire suppression gas when combusted; an ignitor 10 for igniting the solid propellant material so as to generate said gas; an exhaust 12 for said gas; and an odorizer material arranged within the gas generator so that when the ignitor 10 is activated the odorizer material, or an odorous product thereof, exits the gas generator 6 through the exhaust 12.

Abstract: A fire suppressant discharge device is disclosed for connection to a mounting frame 30 and/or to fire suppressant distribution pipework 26. The device comprises an electrical firing circuit 20 configured to cause fire suppressant to be discharged from a discharge valve if triggered, and at least one arming switch 24 in the firing circuit 20 that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The arming switch 24 is arranged on the device and configured so as to be automatically moved to the closed position by connection of the device to a mounting frame 30 and/or to fire suppressant distribution pipework 24 so as to arm the firing circuit 20.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concrete structure for constructing a building floor and a building floor construction structure including the same. The present invention provides a concrete structure for constructing a building floor which forms a building floor foundation, including: a concrete main body to store fire-extinguishing water for fire suppression; and a fire-extinguishing water injection unit to inject the fire-extinguishing water stored in the concrete main body, and a building floor construction structure including the same. According to the present invention, the concrete structure for forming a building floor stores fire-extinguishing water, and thus early fire suppression is possible, building floor construction is facilitated, and excellent inter-floor sound insulation properties are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods of an integrated fluid control valve and valve actuator assembly are provided. The assembly includes a pressure operated fluid control valve for controlling the flow of liquid from a liquid supply piping system into a sprinkler piping system of a fire protection system when transitioning the fire protection system from a stand-by state to an actuated state. The control valve defines a valve chamber for holding a pressurized fluid to prevent the flow of fluid through the control valve. A valve actuator is coupled to the fluid control valve housing for setting of the fluid control valve in an unactuated ready state and for operating the fluid control valve automatically and/or manually. The assembly has a common supply port to supply fluid to the control valve and the actuator and a common discharge port connected to multiple devices that can place the system in an actuated state.

Abstract: A trampoline has a safety net enclosure where the net assembly can be attached to the trampoline frame without the need for separate fasteners, such as bolts and nuts. The trampoline and safety net system uses an inwardly curved net and outwardly curved net poles that support the net. Sleeves are formed about an outer periphery of a top portion of the net. The sleeves are configured to slide over the top ends of the net poles. A strap extending from the sleeve can be wrapped around the net pole to prevent the sleeves from sliding off the top of the net poles. The net poles can be fixed onto brackets previously attached to the legs. The net poles can attach via, for example, a push pin system, where a pin in the net pole fits into an opening in the bracket to secure the net pole to the bracket.

Abstract: Trampoline systems are disclosed. Methods of making and using trampoline systems are further disclosed.

Abstract: Improved exercise machines having a movable user engagement member and a user support movably mounted on a movable slide support surface and a slidable wedge concurrently engaging the movable slide support surface and a stationary slide support surface and an operative linkage system connecting the user engagement and the slidable wedge such that movement of the user engagement causes the slidable wedge to engage the slide support surfaces changing the distance between at least a portion of the slide support surfaces and thereby creating a multi-dimensional articulating movement of the user support during an exercise motion.

Abstract: The magnetic brake control and flywheel transmission module includes a mounting frame, a transmission shaft, a flywheel, a pulley assembly, and a magnetic brake control assembly. The transmission shaft and the flywheel are mounted on the mounting frame. The pulley assembly is disposed between the transmission shaft and the axle of the flywheel. The magnetic brake control assembly is mounted on the mounting frame, is disposed next to the flywheel, and applies a magnetic drag force on the flywheel. The modularly designed magnetic brake control and flywheel transmission module can be assembled in advance and then installed on a bike frame, so as to be suitable for use on different types of the bike frames.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising a base that can be oriented at any angle and that defines a plurality of connection interfaces, each of which can be designed to support one end of a resilient member in a cantilevered disposition. The connection interfaces can be positioned at or adjusted to a widely varying range of locations and angular orientations with respect to the base. Each resilient members can be configured to support one or more removable stiffening members that provide a resistance force when a force is exerted thereon so as to bend the resilient member.

Abstract: The combination of a barbell and a barbell clamp for use in weightlifting that comprises a plurality of levers forming an oblong hole, a biasing spring, and a fastener.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a bottom bracket, a movable unit, and a treadmill platform. The bottom bracket is assembled with a standing bracket extending upward, and the standing bracket is assembled with a handlebar. The moveable unit is movably connected on the standing bracket. A driving unit is assembled with the bottom bracket for driving the movable unit to slide along an extension direction of the standing bracket. The front end of the treadmill platform is pivotally connected on the movable unit, so that the front end is moved along with the movement of the movable unit at the same time, thereby changing the slope of the treadmill platform.

Abstract: An extension base for an exercise apparatus includes a stationary seat that is attached to a bottom of a frame of the exercise apparatus and defines therein a channel; and two extension legs that are inserted into the channel of the stationary seat from two openings at two ends of the stationary seat, so that the extension legs can be extended or retracted with respect to the stationary seat. When the extension legs are fully retracted into the stationary seat, a distance between the outer ends of the two extension legs farthest away from each other is still long enough to support the elliptical exerciser and prevent it from falling. The extension base solves the problem that the conventional exercise apparatus tends to rollover when its base is removed.

Abstract: An omnidirectional treadmill apparatus. The omnidirectional treadmill apparatus includes: a plurality of segments which are continuously arranged along the direction of a first axis, each of which having a belt part; a first rotation unit for rotating the plurality of segments along the direction of the first axis; and a second rotation unit for rotating the belt part of each segment in the direction of a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis, wherein the belt part has a toothed surface which is tooth-engaged with the second rotation unit.

Abstract: A stand-up abdominal/back muscle exercise device. The stand-up abdominal/back muscle exercise device may include a base, a knee support, and an ankle support. Additionally, the stand-up abdominal/back muscle exercise device may include a steady post. The ankle support may include a t-bar, a telescoping inner horizontal support shaft, a telescoping inner vertical support shaft and an ankle padding. The knee support may include a telescoping upright post, a knee support inner shaft, a knee radial pivot lock bracket, a knee cushion and an upper leg support rest.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise assembly for exercising abdominal muscles includes a plate that is rigid. The plate has a first end that is configured to insert between a mattress and a box spring of a bed. A second end of the plate is positioned proximate to an edge of the bed. A support is slidably coupled to the second end. The support is configured to position proximate to and parallel to the edge of the bed. A bar, coupled to the support distal from the plate, extends bidirectionally from the support in parallel with the second end of the plate. The bar is configured to be selectively vertically positioned relative to the plate. The plate is retained in a substantially horizontal configuration by a combination of the weight of the mattress and a user positioned on the mattress. The bar is configured to selectively position legs of a user.

Abstract: A system for exercise tracking includes an exercise tracking device, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, a machine controller, a motion controller, an energy controller that stores energy calculation and distribution tables; and a plurality of exercise machines, such that the exercise tracking device receives an identification signal from the machine identifier, in order to identify the exercise machine, and calculates aggregated energy expenditure per individual exercise machine and by muscle group. Also disclosed is a method for exercise tracking, including identifying machine, tracking motion, and calculating energy expenditure.

Abstract: A running analysis device includes a processor and a storage. In the storage, a program to be executed by the processor is stored. The processor performs an analysis process by which running of a user is analyzed using sensor data output from a sensor attached to the user. The analysis process includes an indicator identifying process of identifying, in a swing phase in a running cycle, a period that serves as an indicator.

Abstract: Provided is a method of evaluating stability of a golf swing. The method comprises calculating a force indicator that represents a force that acts on a body of a golfer during the golf swing and evaluating stability of the golf swing according to a magnitude of the force indicator. In the calculating, the force indicator may be calculated during the golf swing made with a specific golf club, and in the evaluating, the stability of the golf swing may be evaluated as a characteristic of the specific golf club, in accordance with the magnitude of the force indicator.

Abstract: A device and method for monitoring exercise performance and configured to be worn on a limb of a user. The device includes a position determining module configured to generate position data for a present exercise session of the user utilizing one or more signals; a motion sensor configured to detect motion of the device and generate motion data; and a processor. The processor is operable to calculate at least one of speed, pace, and distance of the device; calculate a limb motion of the user to obtain limb motion data throughout the present exercise session; determine whether an inaccurate interval is present during the present exercise session; obtain a matching interval; and replace at least one of the speed, pace, and distance data during the inaccurate interval with a corresponding at least one of speed, pace, and distance data of the matching interval.

Abstract: A method for scheduling and reserving in real-time the use of exercise equipment at a fitness center. One or more processors receive a user profile including data, wherein the data includes medical data, schedule preferences, and fitness goal data of a user. One or more processors compare the user profile to a plurality of profiles included in a repository, wherein individual profiles of the plurality of profiles include medical data, schedule preferences, fitness goal data, and a corresponding workout plan. One or more processors determine whether the user profile matches, to a predetermined degree of similarity, to at least one individual profile. Having determined that the first user profile matches, one or more processors generates a workout plan for the user based on at least one individual profile and the corresponding workout of the profile. One or more processors create a schedule for the workout plan.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls having improved aesthetics and desirable aerodynamic properties due, at least in part, to the novel shape of the dimples on the surface thereof. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball that includes at least a portion of its dimples having a shape obtained from the intersection of a toroid and a sphere. The resulting curve of intersection represents the dimple perimeter and the intersecting portion of the surface of the toroid represents the dimple surface shape.

Abstract: A golf ball 2 includes a main body 4 and a paint layer 6 positioned outside the main body 4. The main body 4 includes a spherical core 8, a mid layer 10 positioned outside the core 8, and a cover 12 positioned outside the mid layer 10. An indentation depth, measured when the paint layer 6 in a cross-section along a plane passing through a central point of the golf ball 2 is pressed by a force of 30 mgf in a direction perpendicular to the cross-section, is not less than 300 nm and not greater than 3000 nm. The paint layer 6 preferably has a thickness of not less than 5 ?m and not greater than 50 ?m.

Abstract: A polyurethane-ionomer hybrid resin composition for a golf ball cover having excellent elastic reaction force and backspin performance comprises 100 parts by weight of a modified ionomer having a number average molecular weight in a range of 1,000 to 2,400, provided as a reaction product generated by a reaction among a polyol including hydroxyl groups on opposing ends of the polyol, a monomer of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid having 2 to 3 functional groups, and zirconia, and modified in such a manner that a polyester oligomer in a zirconia complex state and a zirconia filled state is added to an ionomer resin to be reacted, and a portion of unsaturated carboxylic acid of an ionomer is neutralized to be zirconium and additionally polymerized to be the polyester oligomer; 20 to 40 parts by weight of a block polyurethane prepolymer with respect to 100 parts by weight of the modified ionomer; 70 to 100 parts by weight of the ionomer with respect to 100 parts by weight of the modified ionomer; and 1 to 10 parts

Abstract: In a multi-piece solid golf ball which includes a core of at least one layer, a cover of at least one layer, and at least one intermediate layer interposed between the core and the cover, the cover is composed primarily of polyurethane and the following parameters are controlled within specific ranges: core deflection, melt flow rate of intermediate layer material, thickness of intermediate layer, thickness and Shore D hardness of cover, combined thickness of intermediate layer and cover, and the value of (Shore D hardness of cover material)?(Shore D hardness of intermediate layer material). This golf ball has a good, soft feel at impact and lowers the rate of spin on full shots, achieving a good distance.

Abstract: Golf balls having a very high positive gradient multilayer core are provided. The multilayer core includes an outer core layer and a very soft, low compression inner core layer. The inner core layer is formed from an unfoamed composition and has a center hardness that is at least 40 Shore C points less than the outer surface hardness of the outer core layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a frisbee, which includes a housing, and a base assembled to the housing, the frisbee further includes a speaker component assembled to the housing, and at least one light emitting component, the housing and the base cooperatively form a receiving space, the speaker component and the light emitting component are both received in the receiving space. When tossing, the frisbee of the present disclosure can deliver sound and light, which improves the fun of tossing.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a non-degumming, seamless and surface-laminated basketball, comprising the steps of: step 1: wrapping the inner bladder by threads, thereby shaping the carcass; step 2: preparing the uncured foamed middle bladder; step 3: preparing the half-finished PU surface-laminated ball; step 4: placing the half-finished leather ball obtained from step 3 into a curing mold; subsequently, curing under low temperature and low pressure via the thermal cross-linking method, thereby forming the cured PU foamed basketball; Step 5: testing the air-holding performance of the PU foamed basketball being cured under a low temperature and mounting the air nozzle, thereby obtaining the finished basketball; by means of the present invention, the prior curing process of the middle bladder and related downstream process can be saved.

Abstract: Embodiments of a golf club head having a body comprising a first material and a strike face comprising a second material, wherein the density of the first material is greater than the density of the second material, and the ratio of the density of the first material to the density of the second material is greater than or equal to approximately 1.7 are described herein.

Abstract: A novel material comprising collections of prepreg plies and a variable thickness core material such as sheet molding compound or metal, methods of forming said material, and golf clubs comprising said material are disclosed herein.