Patents Issued in June 21, 2018
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Publication number: 20180169441Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for controlling tumor treatment, comprising the steps of: (1) a control system controlling a cancer therapy system, the control system comprising a set of modular control units, the cancer therapy system comprising a set of subsystem elements, (2) altering a first subsystem of the set of subsystem elements; and (3) updating a first modular control unit, of the set of modular control units, corresponding to the first subsystem without a necessitated change of remaining code elements of the set of modular control units corresponding to non-altered subsystem elements of the set of subsystem elements with an optional step of altering main subsystem controller code configured to control the set of subsystem control modules. Optionally the control system directly controls each of the subsystem elements and/or communicates with each of the set of subsystem elements without direct communication between the set of subsystem elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Stephen L. Spotts, W. Davis Lee
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Publication number: 20180169442Abstract: A system includes a patient support and an outer gantry on which an accelerator is mounted to enable the accelerator to move through a range of positions around a patient on the patient support. The accelerator is configured to produce a proton or ion beam having an energy level sufficient to reach a target in the patient. An inner gantry includes an aperture for directing the proton or ion beam towards the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Kenneth P. Gall, Stanley J. Rosenthal, Gordon D. Row, Michael J. Ahearn
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Publication number: 20180169443Abstract: A stereotactic frame includes a vertical column that extends up from a base. A first laterally extending support arm extends from a first side of the column and a second laterally extending support arm extends from a second side of the column. One of the first or second support arms may include a transducer assembly. The transducer assembly may move a focal point of the transducer in different lateral and longitudinal horizontal positions and different vertical positions. The transducer assembly also may move the focal point of the transducer beam into different pivoting angled positions. The stereotactic frame applies repeatable ultrasonic energy to targets inside a patient without using invasive attachment procedures and without having to repeatedly use expensive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: BRAINSONIX CORPORATIONInventor: Walter William WURSTER
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Publication number: 20180169444Abstract: An ultrasonic therapy system delivers ultrasonic therapy energy to a therapy site in the body which is infused with microbubbles. A system without an image guidance capability has an array transducer which delivers therapy energy, a therapy transducer driver which causes the array transducer to deliver therapeutic energy, a control for controlling the intensity of the therapeutic energy, and a display of the sonotherapy signal strength of the energy and the concentration of microbubbles at the therapy site. A system with ultrasonic imaging capability will display an ultrasound image for therapeutic guidance and a measure of the microbubble concentration. The method of the present invention is performed as an adjunct to a standard drug therapy or other treatment regimen, following such treatment with an infusion of ultrasound and delivery of ultrasound therapy energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Michalakis Averkiou, Edward Lam Shang Leen
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Publication number: 20180169445Abstract: A dried rheology modifier composition comprises a swellable emulsion polymer and a water soluble support polymer. In one embodiment the swellable emulsion polymer is polymerized in the presence of the water soluble support polymer. In one embodiment the swellable emulsion polymer is blended with the water soluble support polymer. The drying can be accomplished by spray drying, resulting in a non-tacky powder having good shelf life. The dried rheology modifiers can be subjected to a further heat treatment which can result in a rheology modifier that imparts a short flow characteristic to product formulations. The swellable emulsion polymer can be alkali swellable or acid swellable. The water soluble support polymer can be a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof, or a polyvinyl acetate or derivative thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Klin Aloysius RODRIGUES, Andrew James BAILEY, Matthew Michael VANDERHOOF, Sajal PANTHA, Anthony John ADAMO, Jaime Dion HAMM, Daniel Bernard SOLAREK
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Publication number: 20180169446Abstract: A self-braking pulley is disclosed for controlling a rate of extraction of a tether wound upon the pulley. The pulley includes a spool for receiving a tether, the spool being arranged to rotate about an axle of the pulley as the tether is removed therefrom. The pulley further includes a braking assembly for applying a braking force to the spool and a drive assembly which is engagable with the spool via an engagement member. The engagement member is arranged to rotationally couple the spool with the drive assembly for driving the braking assembly, in dependence of a rate of rotation of the spool about the axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Stephen Griffiths, Dion Owen
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Publication number: 20180169447Abstract: A flat fold filtering face piece respirator 10 that includes a mask body 12 and a harness 14. The mask body 12 includes a filtering structure 16 that contains a cover web 48, 50 and a filtration layer 52 that contains electrically-charged microfibers. The filtering structure 16 is folded over upon itself in a nose region 32 of the mask body 12 to be at least 1 centimeter or more wide and to extend across the upper perimeter of the mask body in a generally straight line when the respirator is in the folded condition. The filtering structure 16 has a deflection greater than about 0.5 millimeters and has a recoverability of at least 40% in the folded condition. A mask body having this construction is beneficial in that it does not need to use a nose foam to obtain a snug fit over the nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Philip D. Eitzman, Dean R. Duffy
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Publication number: 20180169448Abstract: A fall arrest anchor trolley for arresting the fall of a user. In one embodiment, the invention can be a system for arresting movement of a worker after falling from an elevated work surface comprising: a rail; a trolley in rollable contact with the rail, the trolley having a body, a brake sub-system, and a plurality of wheels, the brake sub-system comprising a brake rod, a brake pad connected to the brake rod, a lanyard connector connected to the brake rod, and a resilient element; the brake rod slidably coupled to the body so that the brake sub-system is alterable between: (1) a free state in which the brake pad is spaced a distance above the rail; and (2) an arrest state in which at least a portion of the brake pad frictionally engages the rail; the resilient element biasing the brake sub-system into the free state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Arnold T. Galpin, David A. Pisotti
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Publication number: 20180169449Abstract: Conventional fire extinguishers have limited use in a situation where a fire has become well established and where it is no longer possible to gain access to the seat of the blaze. The present invention solves this problem by providing a fire suppression device that is adapted to be thrown into a fire, and which will rupture to expel fire fighting agent over a useful area to help suppress the fire. The fire suppression device includes an ejection device and the device is configured such that it can spread fire fighting agent in its immediate vicinity as well as expel projectiles which can carry fire fighting agent a greater distance. This maximises the area of influence of the fire suppression device, and does not require the operator to enter the fire and expose themselves to danger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: David Graham MILLAR
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Publication number: 20180169450Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of mechanical fire suppression systems are provided. For example, some embodiments generally provide for a smart fire suppression system with integrated sensors and communication technology to monitor the current state of the fire suppression system and notify various monitoring platforms, service providers, equipment manufacturers and/or others of the current state. In some embodiments, various sensors (e.g., micro switches) can be used to detect and report the status of the cartridge, activation status of the system, and/or the status of the detection line. Additional sensors and actuators may be also be included within the smart fire suppression system to allow monitoring of different states (e.g., temperature) and control the appliance and/or building utilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Anthony Philip Moffa
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Publication number: 20180169451Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of mechanical fire suppression systems are provided. For example, some embodiments generally provide for a smart fire suppression system with integrated sensors and communication technology to monitor the current state of the fire suppression system and notify various monitoring platforms, service providers, equipment manufacturers and/or others of the current state. In some embodiments, various sensors (e.g., micro switches) can be used to detect and report the status of the cartridge, activation status of the system, and/or the status of the detection line. Additional sensors and actuators may be also be included within the smart fire suppression system to allow monitoring of different states (e.g., temperature) and control the appliance and/or building utilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Anthony Philip Moffa
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Publication number: 20180169452Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for extinguishing fires in a flammable liquid test pan. In an example, the system can include a substantially impermeable lid configured to mate with a top surface of the test pan. When the lid is mated with the test pan, the lid deprives an enclosed volume of the test pan of ambient combustible gas. The lid can be made of one or more materials including metals, ceramics, Kevlar, and other gas-impermeable and fire resistant materials. The system can include a vehicle configured to carry the lid from a first location that is distal to the test pan to a second location that is adjacent to the test pan. In an example, the vehicle includes a lid transfer device that facilitates transferring the lid from the vehicle to the top surface of the test pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Kimberly Robert Nessel, Terry Etheridge
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Publication number: 20180169453Abstract: An in-ground trampoline includes a plurality of walls designed to be connected together to act as a frame for the trampoline as well as act as a retaining wall for the hole the trampoline is located within. The walls are placed within the hole so a bounce mat of the trampoline is substantially flush with the ground. The walls receive springs that secure to the bounce mat and support the bounce mat at the appropriate height. The walls receive safety pads that will cover the upper edge of the walls and the springs for safety. The hole, interior to the walls, has a seepage pit formed therein for drainage. The hole may be deeper interior to the walls and the seepage pit may be located therewithin. The walls include lower platforms that extend outward and the lower platforms are backfilled over to provide support for the walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Joseph Solana, JR.
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Publication number: 20180169454Abstract: A hurdle system and method. The hurdle system has a telescoping interior arm and a non-telescoping exterior arm. The telescoping interior arm has spaced-apart cylindrical apertures that allow the height of the telescoping interior arm to be locked. A hurdle cross bar support fixedly attaches to a distal end of the telescoping interior arm. A hurdle cross bar is supported by the hurdle cross bar support in a parallel relationship. A bottom cross bar is placeable on the ground as support base for the hurdle. A proximal end of the non-telescoping exterior arm and the bottom cross bar are fixedly attached. A pair of bottom cross bar extensions extend from opposite ends of the bottom cross bar to provide additional stability. A position adjustable counterweight at the bottom cross bar maintains the hurdle in an upright position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Trevor Bowman
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Publication number: 20180169455Abstract: A motorized rotational dance pole assembly is provided. The dance pole can be rotated by an adjustable and controllable motor assembly to provide controlled rotation of the pole at varying speeds. Further, the pole may have a fixed non-rotating mode, as well as a free rotational mode. Operation of the motorized rotational dance pole may be controlled by a remote wireless controller which may be programmable and reprogrammable to adjust operation of the dance pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Katarzyna Lucja Jarosz, Stella Fink
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Publication number: 20180169456Abstract: Exercise systems that include self-coupling weight pods that couple with one another to form weight clusters that a user can use in performing various body movements, such as exercise and conditioning movements. Each weight pod typically has a calibrated weight so that the user may know the amount of weight they are using. Each weight pod includes one or more coupling features that allow that weight pod to couple to one or more other weight pods and/or to an accessory, such as a strap. In some embodiments, each weight pod is soft so as to inhibit injury to a user of another close by the user. The weight pods can be used with one or more accessories, such as a strap, a bell bag that emulates a kettle bell, and a rucksack that can be configured to be a multifunctional component of an overall exercise system, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Rollin Rachele
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Publication number: 20180169457Abstract: An assembly for active and resistive joint rehabilitation exercises enables a joint, such as a knee, to flex in a controlled, curvilinear motion, while enabling adjustable resistance. In this manner, the joint practices both resistive exercises and active exercises for strengthening, as well as redeveloping range of motions. A base member with stabilizing bars provides lateral support for the assembly. The base member has a recessed docking region. A bracket detachably attaches in the docking region and joins the rails to base member. In this manner, the rails can detachably release from the base member. A lever and a base handle enable assembly to be moved and tilted. A vehicle comprises wheels that ride the rails while the foot rests therein, so that joint extends and retracts the curvilinear motion. An adjustment member increases and decreases friction coefficient between the wheels and rails for adjustable resistance of curvilinear motions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Jagdeep Singh
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Publication number: 20180169458Abstract: An exerciser is provided with a first operating arm and a second operating arm pivotally connects with an axis. Each of the first operating arm and the second operating arm includes a first end and a second end and the second end is used to be held by an operator. In addition, one or more non-metal elastic members are selected to couple with the first end or the second end of the first operating arm and the second operating arm, thus to provide resistance for the rotation of the first operating arm and the second operating arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Kuo-Wo Hao
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Publication number: 20180169459Abstract: An adjustable barbell or dumbbell or exercise device includes a handle device having a handle bar engageable into grooves of a number of weight members, a number of plates disposed on the handle bar and each having an engaging element for engaging with tongues of the weight members when the plates and the hand grip are rotated relative to the handle bar, and for anchoring a selected number of weight members to the handle bar with the plates, and a detecting device includes a displayer electrically connected to a central processing unit for displaying an information, and a switching device includes one or more weight detecting switch elements electrically connected to the central processing unit for sending signals to the central processing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Lo Pin WANG
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Publication number: 20180169460Abstract: An adjustable kettlebell device includes a kettlebell base having a housing formed below a handle, the housing includes a chamber formed by an upper wall and a bottom wall, one or more weight elements each include a tubular member for engaging into the chamber of the housing, and a latch is slidably received in the housing and movable to engage with the tubular members of the weight elements for detachably attaching the tubular member of the weight elements to the kettlebell base. The tubular member includes a channel formed by a rib, and the latch includes a projection for engaging with the channel of the tubular member of the weight elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Paul CHEN
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Publication number: 20180169461Abstract: An angular pad with frustoconical shape or angular platform to stabilize and support the user while allowing substantial mobility where it's desired. Distributing weight towards or away from the centerline of a user, thus providing comfort. The increased surface area and optimized bodily force vectors allow for safer performance of exercise, manual labor, or other physical activities. The angled surfaces allow the user substantial means of balance, coordination, focus, and resistance to fatigue. Angular portions of the above mentioned stability apparatus may include a predetermined or an adjustable angle, and may also include a means for attaching said stability apparatus to a barbell or other devise.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Robert Jeffrey Saar
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Publication number: 20180169462Abstract: An exercise mat kit for enhancing comfort while performing physical exercises includes a plurality of pads. Each of the pads is selectively positioned on a support surface having the plurality of pads being arranged to be aligned with a user. Each of the pads is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort with respect to performing the physical exercises. A plurality of grips is provided and each of the grips is coupled to an associated one of the pads. Each of the grips frictionally engages the support surface thereby inhibiting the associated pad from sliding on the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Hayley Jorstad
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Publication number: 20180169463Abstract: A user weight resisted rowing exercise simulation machine with a movable user support pivotally connected to a forward portion of a stationary horizontal base frame and a slidable seat and rigid feet support mounted to the movable user support frame and a pulling handle operatively connected to the movable user support frame such that moving the pulling handle towards the rearward portion of the machine causes the rearward portion of the user support frame to pivot upward and moving the pulling handle away from the rearward portion of the machine causes the rearward portion of the movable user support to pivot downward and the force required to move the pulling handle towards the rearward portion of the machine is reduced and controlled by the operative connection of the pulling handle to the user support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Product Design Innovations, LLCInventors: Joseph K. Ellis, Joshua M. Aguilar
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Publication number: 20180169464Abstract: A translatable carriage exercise machine comprising first and second spaced elongate side rails. A moveable carriage translatable along the side rails. An upper support surface on the carriage sized to support the entire posterior trunk of an adult human in supine. A plurality of elastic tension members secured to a bottom of the moveable carriage and fixable to a plurality of spring anchors. An upright footbar positioned at a machine first end. A pair of carriage pulleys fixed at a second end of the exercise apparatus with carriage ropes adjustably fixed to the moveable carriage each looped around respective carriage pulleys. A rotational resistance mechanism comprising an elongate resistance band having an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The rotational resistance mechanism comprising a resistor comprising a load member. A user option to utilize one or more of the elastic tension members and rotational resistance mechanism during exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Brian Patrick Janowski
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Publication number: 20180169465Abstract: A device to assist an exerciser in performing an abdominal exercise includes two rigid elements, a rigid cross member with a first end that is coupled to a first of the two rigid elements and a second end that is coupled to a second of the two rigid elements, and a soft material that defines a first surface coupled to a lower surface of the rigid cross member. Each rigid element is configured to define: a first portion that extends from a first end of the rigid member to a first bend, a second portion that extends from the first bend to a second bend that bends in a direction that is opposite the first bend, and a third portion that extends from the second bend to a second end of the rigid member. The first, second and third portions of the rigid element are substantially flat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Dylan Tellam
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Publication number: 20180169466Abstract: A system for promoting knee flexion may comprise a support bar and a plurality of pads removably mounted thereto, such that sequential use of the plurality of pads may progressively allow a knee joint to move through an increased range of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Mark S. Malone, Cory R. A. Hallam
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Publication number: 20180169467Abstract: A structure including left and right footplates and weight shafts provided at left and right sides in a blood circulation exercise interlocking device, providing a pelvic limb blood circulation ankle interlocking device comprising a vertical supporter configured at the center of a lower plate of a main body in a vertical direction, left and right auxiliary vertical supporters configured to be parallel in a vertical direction at left and right sides of the vertical supporter, rotary shafts configured at the same position as the left and right auxiliary vertical supporters in a horizontal direction of the vertical supporter, left and right rotary bars configured at left and right sides of the rotary shaft to be coupled with a rotating device, weights made of heavy metals at the upper ends of the left and right rotary bars, and left and right footplates configured at left and right rotation lower ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Hae-Yong CHOI
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Publication number: 20180169468Abstract: An incline push-up stabilizer device and method, wherein the devise is comprised of a handle, spacer, and base. The base has a “W” profile, which allows the incline push-up stabilizer to temporarily, but securely, engage with a stair, so that a user may perform inclined push-ups. The incline push-up stabilizer device has a pair of orthogonally opposing surfaces that are covered with a high-friction, flexible material. The incline push-up stabilizer device is placed on a stair so that the gripping surface engages the stair. By doing push-ups on a positive incline, the user experiences less force with each push-up. This enables people who are fatigued, injured, out-of-shape, or old to perform push-ups.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Theodore J. Barrie, III
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Publication number: 20180169469Abstract: A sensing device for a training machine is disclosed. The training machine includes a base frame and two linkage assemblies, which are provided on two lateral sides of the base frame, and are pivotally connected to the base frame. The sensing device includes a sensed member and a sensing unit. The sensed member is engaged with the inside of one of the linkage assemblies, and moves along a movement path along with the linkage assemblies. The sensing unit includes sensors and a processor. Each of the sensors outputs a signal when the sensed member is located in a sensing range thereof. When the sensed member moves along the movement path, it is sequentially sensed by the sensors, and each of the sensors outputs the signal respectively. The processor receives the signals to determine a moving distance of the sensed member accordingly. Whereby, an amount of training could be measured accurately.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Ching-Lu HSU
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Publication number: 20180169470Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods that make use of computer implemented technology to enable analysis of physically-performed skills, for example to enable training of a subject (such as a person, a group of persons, or in some cases groups of persons). In overview, described herein are techniques implemented to enable automated sensor-driven analysis of a physically performed skill (for example a golf swing, rowing stroke, gymnastic manoeuvre, or the like), thereby to determine attributes of the performance. These include detailed motion-based aspects of the performance, which are in some embodiments used to enable error identification and the delivery of training. Aspects relate to techniques whereby a physical skill is observed and analysed by human experts, through to technology for defining sensor data processing techniques which are configured to enable computer technology to perform corresponding observations to the human experts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: GN IP PTY LTDInventor: Darren Wrigg
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Publication number: 20180169471Abstract: A selection support apparatus includes an obtaining unit obtaining a measurement result of a golf swing movement of a golfer, and a selection unit selecting, from a plurality of types of club characteristics of a golf club, a club characteristic suitable for the golfer based on the measurement result. The selection unit selects a club characteristic suitable for the golfer based on machine learning results of teacher data indicating a club characteristic suitable for a golf swing movement of each tester of a plurality of testers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Daisuke KONDO
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Publication number: 20180169472Abstract: An intelligent court system and a data acquisition method includes an intelligent ball, a plurality of wearing devices, a plurality of location base stations, gateway and server, the location base stations, the gateway; the intelligent ball is disposed with a first UWB label; the wearing device is disposed with a second UWB label; the location base station is disposed with a UWB receiving and transporting device, a micro-controller, a clock device and a data communication device, the micro-controller controls the UWB receiving and transporting device to receive the information from the intelligent ball and the wearing device and adds a timestamp of a clock signal from the UWB receiving and transporting device, and then transports the information to the gateway via the data communication device; the server receives the information from the gateway to determine the position and/or the motion trail of the intelligent ball and/or the wearing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: GENGEE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Daisung KUO
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Publication number: 20180169473Abstract: A motion analyzing apparatus 1 includes a data acquiring unit 51, a top detecting unit 52, an address detecting unit 53, a finish detecting unit 54, an axis correcting unit 55, a half detecting unit 56, and an impact detecting unit 57. The data acquiring unit 51 acquires motion information including an operation direction in a series of operations of a target object measured by a sensor unit. The top detecting unit 52 acquires a specific time point at which the operation direction of a target object is reversed in the motion information acquired by the data acquiring unit 51. The address detecting unit 53 or the finish detecting unit 54 specifies a start time point or an end time point of a series of operations by using a specific time point.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Tomoaki NAGASAKA
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Publication number: 20180169474Abstract: A footwear system that includes a left having a left toe region, left forefoot region, a left arch region and a left heel region, a left outsole, a left upper secured to the left outsole, and a left sensor system that includes at least a first left heel pressure sensor positioned in the left heel region, and at least a first left forefoot pressure sensor positioned in the left forefoot region. The footwear system also includes a right shoe that includes a right toe region, a right forefoot region, a right arch region and a right heel region, a right outsole, a right upper secured to the right outsole, and a right sensor system that includes at least a first right heel pressure sensor positioned in the right heel region, and at least a first right forefoot pressure sensor positioned in the right forefoot region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Aswin Reddy
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Publication number: 20180169475Abstract: Some embodiments of the present specification relate to an apparatus for preventing the manipulation of exercise data, the apparatus comprising: a sensor installed in a driving unit of an exercise equipment or at a position close to the driving unit, to sense vibration associated with the exercise of a user; a storage unit for recording and storing a reference value for determining whether exercise data has been manipulated, according to an operational feature of the exercise equipment; an exercise data determining unit for determining whether the exercise data of the user has been manipulated, by comparing a vibration measurement value of the exercise equipment measured by the sensor with the reference value when driving of the exercise equipment is identified; and a control unit for performing control to receive exercise equipment information from which the user may determine a unique feature of the exercise equipment to which the user logs on, extract the reference value corresponding to the exercise equipType: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Kang Won NAM, Sung Chul LEEM
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Publication number: 20180169476Abstract: An aerobic exercise assistance apparatus 1 includes an input/output unit 131 that, under control by a control unit, gives a user a question and accepts an input of an answer from the user to the question while the user performs the aerobic exercise. The control unit controls the load application driving unit 110, 120 to change the load applied by the load application driving unit 110, 120, based on a correct answer ratio of the user for the question and timing of the answer to the question by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Hiroyuki SHIMADA, Hajime NOGUCHI
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Publication number: 20180169477Abstract: A heel protective adjustable shoelace, applied to an adjustable strap-type swimming fin, includes a heel pad, a heel protecting portion and two connecting adjusting straps. The heel protecting portion integrally extends along the longitudinal direction of the heel pad, and together with the heel pad define an accommodating space for accommodating and enveloping a heel and a wearing opening in communication with the accommodating space. The two connecting adjusting straps integrally extend from two opposite sides of the heel protecting portion corresponding to the wearing opening, respectively, to connect to a webbed member. A connection between the heel protective adjustable shoelace and the webbed member may be adjusted through the two connecting adjusting straps to match a foot length of a wearer. Further, a heel of a wearer is prevented from being cut by an external object such as corals and reefs during a scuba diving activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: SHIN-SHI SHIEH
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Publication number: 20180169478Abstract: A golf ball comprising at least one layer consisting of a color-stable composition comprising a color concentrate composition comprising a carrier resin, at least one backer pigment and a plurality of highly crosslinked thermoset fluorescent microspheres having a hue that is substantially similar to a hue created by the at least one backer pigment. Each highly crosslinked thermoset fluorescent microsphere may be substantially spherical. Each highly crosslinked thermoset fluorescent microsphere may have a diameter of from about 0.5 micron to about 2.0 microns. The carrier resin may be an ionomer. The color-stable composition may comprise a mixture of the color concentrate composition and a polymer composition, wherein the polymer composition may be an ionomer composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Matthew F. Hogge, Peter L. Serdahl, Scott Cooper
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Publication number: 20180169479Abstract: A golf ball 2 includes a core 4, a mid layer 6, and a cover 8. A hardness H75 at a point to which a distance from a central point of the core 4 is 75% of a radius of the core 4 is greater than a hardness H0 at the central point of the core 4. A difference D1=(H75?H0) is not less than 10.0 and not greater than 27.0 in Shore C hardness. A hardness Hs at a surface of the core 4 is greater than the hardness H75. A difference D2=(Hs?H75) is not less than 0 and not greater than 6.5 in Shore C hardness. The hardness H75 is less than a Shore C hardness HmC of the mid layer 6. A Shore D hardness HmD of the mid layer 6 is greater than a Shore D hardness Hc of the cover 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Hidetaka INOUE, Kazuya KAMINO
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Publication number: 20180169480Abstract: A golf ball 2 includes a core 4, a mid layer 6, a cover 8, and dimples 10. A Shore C hardness Hmc of the mid layer 6 is greater than a Shore C hardness Hs at a surface of the core 4. A Shore D hardness He of the cover 8 is less than a Shore D hardness Hm of the mid layer 6. Peak values and orders of maximum peaks of data constellations of the golf ball 2 are calculated. A minimum value of the peak values is not less than 95 mm. A minimum value of the orders is not less than 27, and a maximum value of the orders is not greater than 37. An average of the orders is not less than 30 and not greater than 34.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Hidetaka INOUE, Kazuya KAMINO, Takahiro SAJIMA, Kohei MIMURA
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Publication number: 20180169481Abstract: A golf ball 2 includes a core 4 and a cover 6. A difference (FB2?FC2) between a secondary natural frequency FB2 of the golf ball 2 and a secondary natural frequency FC2 of the core 4 is greater than 420 Hz and not greater than 760 Hz. Preferably, a sum (FB2+FC2) is not greater than 5200 Hz. Preferably, the FC2 is not less than 1700 Hz and not greater than 2400 Hz. Preferably, the FB2 is not less than 2250 Hz and not greater than 3050 Hz. Preferably, an amount of compressive deformation Dc of the core 4 is 2.30 to 3.90 mm. Preferably, an amount of compressive deformation Db of the golf ball 2 is 1.80 to 3.30 mm. Preferably, a thickness Tc of the cover 6 is 1.00 to 2.30 mm. Preferably, a Shore D hardness Hc of the cover 6 is 54 to 67.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Takahiro SAJIMA, Hironori TAKIHARA
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Publication number: 20180169482Abstract: A golf ball includes a core and a cover. A difference (FB2?FC2) between a secondary natural frequency FB2 of the golf ball and a secondary natural frequency FC2 of the core is not less than 80 Hz and not greater than 420 Hz. The golf ball having a sum (FB2+FC2) of not less than 4000 Hz is preferable. Preferably, the FC2 is not less than 1800 Hz and not greater than 2500 Hz. Preferably, the FB2 is not less than 2000 Hz and not greater than 2800 Hz. Preferably, an amount of compressive deformation Dc is 2.30 mm to 3.90 mm. Preferably, an amount of compressive deformation Db is 1.80 mm to 3.30 mm. Preferably, a thickness Tc is 0.80 mm to 2.10 mm. Preferably, a Shore D hardness Hc is not less than 52 and not greater than 65.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.Inventors: Takahiro SAJIMA, Hironori TAKIHARA
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Publication number: 20180169483Abstract: A sportsball includes a ball body having a valve stem formed thereat, a plurality of cover panels overlappedly coupled on the ball body to form a ball carcass for enclosing the ball body therein, and a sculptural arrangement having a plurality of sculptural bumps integrally formed on an outer panel surface of one of the cover panels that create maximum grip and speed of the sportsball, wherein the sculptural bumps are raised above the outer panel surface of the cover panel without applying a depression force to indent on the outer panel surface of the cover panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Tsung Ming OU
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Publication number: 20180169484Abstract: The present invention is direct to a set of golf clubs comprising long irons, mid-irons and short irons. The invention contemplates the use of titanium or steel for the main body portion and significant tungsten weight members coupled to at least the toe and a heel weight member coupled in a hosel cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael E. Franz, Marni Ines, Jonathan Hebreo, Ryan J. A. Ritchie
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Publication number: 20180169485Abstract: A wood-style golf club head includes a strike face and a body that cooperate to define a hollow internal club head volume. The strike face formed from a strike plate having an outer perimeter and a frame surrounding the strike plate. The strike plate is affixed to the frame across the entire outer perimeter. The strike plate and frame define a continuous ball striking surface that has a surface texture characteristic of milling that extends continuously across both the strike plate and the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Erik M. Henrikson, Matthew W. Simone, Yujen Huang
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Publication number: 20180169486Abstract: In one embodiment the golf club head includes three main components, a frame component, a rear cap component, and a striking plate. In another embodiment the club head may also comprise a front component, which is manufactured as a single unitary piece, and a rear cap component. The front component may also be overmolded by a thermoplastic polymeric outer portion which may or may not cover the striking face and which provides additional reinforcement at the load bearing sections of the club head and allows a more facile connection to the rear cap component. In another embodiment, a club head having a main body, crown insert, sole insert and metal face plate frame is formed by forming the sole insert and crown insert from a polymeric material using a thermoforming or thermosetting process and then injection molding the main body over the sole insert, crown insert and metal face plate frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Christian Reber Wester, Nathan T. Sargent, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Christopher John Harbert, Hong G. Jeon
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Publication number: 20180169487Abstract: Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: RYAN M. STOKKE, Martin R. Jertson, David A. Higdon
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Publication number: 20180169488Abstract: 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 comprising a first material. The body portion may have a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a sole portion, a back portion, a front portion having a face portion. The golf club head may include an interior cavity partially, substantially, or entirely filled with a cavity filling material associated with a coefficient of restitution greater than or equal to 0.7 when an initial velocity is greater than or equal to 100 feet per second. Further, the golf club head may include a mass portion comprising a second material, which may be different than the first material. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Robert R. Parsons, Michael R. Nicolette, Bradley D. Schweigert
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Publication number: 20180169489Abstract: The disclosure herein provides an information processing and viewing device with a sensor mechanism to automatically switch between video and audio only modes of the device. More particularly, when a user attaches the information processing and viewing device to a piece of clothing or hat, the device automatically switches to audio-only mode. When the player detaches the information processing and viewing device, the device automatically switches to video mode, with or without audio.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: DECA SYSTEM, INC.Inventors: Gi Su LEE, Jun Ha PARK, Seung Jin KIM
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Publication number: 20180169490Abstract: A golf tee set with a keeper for preventing a golf tee from flying into a driving range or being lost, in which a first golf tee is tethered to a second golf tee, wherein a first point of attachment of the tether to the first golf tee is free of interfering force on at least the first golf tee, and wherein the tether is constructed of a filament having less weight, stiffness and resistance to twisting compared to a minimum weight, stiffness and resistance necessary to cause interference with the first golf tee loaded with a golf ball. In one embodiment, either tee can be used as an anchor, and the other tee played. The tees may be of different lengths, so as to provide a set of tees.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Robert N. Porter