Patents Issued in July 5, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180185668
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the T-cell co-inhibitor programmed death-1 (PD-1) protein, and methods of use. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to PD-1. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides multi-specific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first binding specificity that binds to PD-1 and a second binding specificity that binds to an autoimmune tissue antigen, another T-cell co-inhibitor, an Fc receptor, or a T-cell receptor. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing PD-1 activity, thus providing a means of treating a disease or disorder such as cancer or a chronic viral infection. In other embodiments, the antibodies are useful for enhancing or stimulating PD-1 activity, thus providing a means of treating, for example, an autoimmune disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas J. PAPADOPOULOS, Andrew J. MURPHY, Gavin THURSTON, Ella IOFFE, Elena BUROVA
  • Publication number: 20180185669
    Abstract: In a method of interactive manipulation of the dose distribution of a radiation treatment plan, after an initial candidate treatment plan has been obtained, a set of clinical goals are transferred into a set of constraints. Each constraint may be expressed in terms of a threshold value for a respective quality index of the dose distribution. The dose distribution can then be modified interactively by modifying the threshold values for the set of constraints. Re-optimization may be performed based on the modified threshold values. A user may assign relative priorities among the set of constraints. When a certain constraint is modified, a re-optimized treatment plan may not violate those constraints that have priorities that are higher than that of the modified constraint, but may violate those constraints that have priorities that are lower than that of the modified constraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Varian Medical Systems International AG
    Inventors: Esa Kuusela, Edit Siket-Szasz, Marco Lessard, Lauri Halko
  • Publication number: 20180185670
    Abstract: A fastener applicator includes a body portion including a handle assembly, a cartridge assembly supported within the body portion, the cartridge assembly including implantable fasteners, a drive assembly supported within the body portion and operatively coupled to the cartridge assembly to engage the implantable fasteners, and an actuation assembly supported within the handle assembly and operatively coupled to the drive assembly to fire a distal-most implantable fastener upon actuation of the actuation assembly. At least one of the implantable fasteners includes a body including a tissue facing surface, a tissue penetrating portion extending from the body, and a capsule affixed to the tissue facing surface of the body, the capsule including radioactive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Stanislaw Kostrzewski, Gerald Hodgkinson, Lee Ann Olson, Russell Pribanic, Matthew Chowaniec, Robert Pedros, Thomas Campanelli, David Nicholas
  • Publication number: 20180185671
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a selection of motion management technique for use with a treatment machine having an energy source, comprises: one or more input for obtaining motion trace of a target to be treated, and/or for obtaining motion data of a fiducial; and a motion management processor configured to determine motion management data based at least in part on at least a portion of the motion trace of the target and/or at least a portion of the motion data of the fiducial, wherein the motion management data indicates desirability and/or undesirability of one or more motion management option(s); wherein the motion management processor is also configured to output the motion management data for assisting the selection of the motion management technique for use with the treatment machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Varian Medical Systems International AG
    Inventors: Reto W. FILIBERTI, Stefan G. SCHEIB, Michael HUBER
  • Publication number: 20180185672
    Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program product for determining a position of a collimator component of a radiation delivery device. Starting and ending times of an image generated by the radiation delivery device are synchronized with a radiation treatment plan executed by the radiation delivery device. The starting and ending times define a period of time when the generated image was acquired. Based on the synchronized starting and ending times, a predicted characteristic of the image is compared to a measured characteristic of the corresponding measured image. The predicted characteristic is determined by the radiation treatment plan. Based on the comparison, a position of the collimator component is determined. The determined position of the collimator component is compared to the radiation treatment plan and/or treatment log. The synchronized starting and ending times of the generated image are then adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Amir Ramezanzadeh Moghadam
  • Publication number: 20180185673
    Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for imaging and/or treating a tumor of a patient using multiple ion types, such as a cations with one, two, or more mass-to-charge ratios and/or electrons, where the multiple ion types are accelerated, at separate times, using a single accelerator, and the multiple ion types are used to treat different depths into a tumor of a patient, where the patient is optionally maintained in a single treatment position relative to a patient positioning system during treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: W. Davis Lee, Mark R. Amato, Scott Penfold, Stephen L. Spotts
  • Publication number: 20180185674
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic transmitter arrangement (1) with a plurality of ultrasonic transmitters (2) arranged on the arrangement whose emittable ultrasonic waves are focused toward a common focus (3). The arrangement (1) is embodied as a cranial bone implant (4) that can be implanted in the cranial bones (5) of a person as a replacement for one or more parts of the cranial bone (5), with the common focus (3) of the entire arrangement being arranged in a defined region of the brain (6) in the implanted state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Ronald Bauer, Ralf Schindel, Erik Dumont, Ernst Martin-Fiori, Beat Werner
  • Publication number: 20180185675
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed herein apply a fluid to the skin of a human or animal, in particular skin bearing hair or fur. The device comprises an array of hair plow elements, each hair plow element comprising a skin contact surface. Device is adapted to apply a fluid to skin and simultaneously lift any hair or fur covering the skin or hair or fur sprouting from the skin away from the skin so that the fluid is applied preferentially to the skin rather than to any hair or fur covering the skin. Additional embodiments of the device are described comprising a transcutaneous electrical stimulator adapted for supplying a current to the fluid and the skin. Methods of use of the device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Dale G. Kern, Richard R. Best
  • Publication number: 20180185676
    Abstract: A descender device is disclosed for enabling a controlled descent of a load along a tether. The device comprises a frame having a front and rear side, and a first and second aperture disposed therein for receiving a tether. The first and second aperture extend between the front and rear side of the frame and the tether being arranged to pass between the first and second apertures substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the frame. The device further comprises a control bar disposed within the first aperture. The control bar extends across the first aperture and is constrained to move in a plane of the aperture, substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the bar. In use, the tether is arranged to loop around the control bar within the second aperture and the free ends of the tether are arranged to extend out from the first aperture, away from the front side of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20180185677
    Abstract: An exhaust apparatus for connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation, the apparatus comprising a blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being responsive to the wearer's respiratory cycle to draw a substantial portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve wherein, in response to the wearer's respiratory cycle, the blower operates throughout the wearer's exhale breath, or a substantial period thereof, and does not operate throughout the wearer's inhale breath, or a substantial period thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Desmon T. Curran, John A. Duff, Benjamin H. Cooper, Jason A. Graves, Reyad A. Abdulqader
  • Publication number: 20180185678
    Abstract: Polymer nonwoven nanoweb containing ionic functional group and respiratory mask including the same are provided. The polymeric nonwoven web comprises polymer fibers having a diameter in the nanometer range and having a polymer with an ionic functional group in its main chain or side chain. The ionic functional group may be a sulfonate group, an ammonium group, an azanide group, a phosphonate group, a phosphate group, or a zwitterion group having two of these ionic functional groups linked. The polymeric nonwoven web may further comprise a counter ion having a charge of opposite sign to the charge of the ionic functional group, such as Ag+ or I?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Jaesuk LEE, Subin LEE, Kihong PARK, Minkyoon AHN, Heejoo CHO, Cheongmin MIN, Kyungseok KANG
  • Publication number: 20180185679
    Abstract: A securing device for securing a person has an axle element attached torque-proofly to a rope drum and rotatably to a support structure, such that, by the axle element, the rope drum is supported rotatably at the support structure. A lever is attached pivotably to the support structure at a deflection point. In a blocking position of the lever, a blocking section is coupled to the rope drum in order to disable a rotation of the rope drum, and in a releasing position of the lever, the blocking section is decoupled from the rope drum and the rope drum is rotatable. A thread section of the lever is coupled to a further thread section of the axle element, such that, upon rotation of the axial element, due to the rotation of the rope drum, the thread section is shifted along the axle element, such that, due to the shifting of the thread section, a rotation of the lever around the deflection point and an adjustment between the blocking position and the releasing position of the lever are effected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Klaus Bornack
  • Publication number: 20180185680
    Abstract: A back pressure flap valve arrangement is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a housing (101) having an inlet opening (102) and an outlet opening (103) adapted for connection of the housing (101) to a ducting (200), and at least one side wall (104) extending along a flow direction through the housing (101) from the inlet opening (102) to the outlet opening (103). A flap (1) is pivotably hinged about a shaft (5) thereby being movable between an open position and a closed position, said shaft (5) extending transverse the flow direction. At least one locking device (10) is fixedly mounted to the side wall (104) and comprises a locking pin (14) and a stopping member (12). The locking pin (14) is movable between a retracted position and a locking position, and being biased towards said locking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Bartosz Kowalski, Jacek Czyzewski, Christian Norman, Klaus Bihlet
  • Publication number: 20180185681
    Abstract: A fire extinguisher including a body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a storage chamber wherein a load of an extinguishing agent is present, and also a pressurizing chamber including a pyrotechnic gas generator, the pressurizing chamber being separated from the storage chamber by a perforated wall configured to put an outlet of the pyrotechnic gas generator into communication with the storage chamber, the perforated wall defining an end of the storage chamber, the extinguisher having a discharge channel configured to deliver the extinguishing agent to the outside of the extinguisher during actuation of the pyrotechnic gas generator, the discharge channel opening out into the storage chamber through an opening positioned at a distance from the perforated wall, as measured along the longitudinal axis of the body, that is less than or equal to half the length of the storage chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: ARIANEGROUP SAS
    Inventors: Frederic MARLIN, Raphael TEOLDI
  • Publication number: 20180185682
    Abstract: A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. The control system also includes a base component including a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic and the user-requested parameter of fluid. The remote component receives signals from the base component and presents, via the touch sensitive screen, at least one of a first of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water volume associated with a first water source stored at a fire fighting device, and a second of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water pressure associated with a second water source remote from the fire-fighting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Jason Cerrano
  • Publication number: 20180185683
    Abstract: A combined trigger and concealing device for an automatic fire protection sprinkler includes a first plate attached to a second plate by a heat fusible material. Each plate is formed with an aperture which receives an actuator depending from the bottom of the sprinkler. The trigger device depends a preselected distance from the bottom of the sprinkler body and includes a cover which has an outer dimension which conceals the internal components of the sprinkler from view. The cover includes openings and is dimensioned and positioned to permit heat energy to be received by the inner and outer surface of the trigger device. Conduction of heat energy from both the inner and outer surface of the trigger device permits the heat fusible material to be expeditiously raised to the preselected separation temperature. This construction minimizes response time of the sprinkler while maintaining a highly aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: David VANEERDEN, Thomas E. WINEBRENNER
  • Publication number: 20180185684
    Abstract: A system for reducing the oxygen content in the spatial atmosphere of an enclosed area and/or for maintaining a reduced oxygen content in the spatial atmosphere of an enclosed area below a predefined and reduced operating concentration in comparison to the oxygen concentration of the normal ambient air. The system includes a gas separation system to that end, the outlet of which is fluidly connected to the enclosed area in order to continuously supply an oxygen-reduced gas mixture or oxygen-displacing gas. The gas separation system is configured such that the oxygen concentration in the spatial atmosphere of the enclosed area always remains in a range between the predefined operating concentration and a predefined or definable lower limit concentration during a continuous operation of the gas separation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: AMRONA AG
    Inventor: Ernst-Werner Wagner
  • Publication number: 20180185685
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for stabilizing metallic mercury in the form of mercury sulfide. The method includes the following steps: a) dispersing metallic mercury in a polysulfide aqueous solution so as to convert the metallic mercury into mercury sulfide; and b) separating the mercury sulfide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Francois HYVRARD, Julien BORRINI, Dieter OFFENTHALER, Xavier IBARZ FORMATGER
  • Publication number: 20180185686
    Abstract: The potential for substance abuse involving residual amounts of abusable substances remaining in used skin-worn patches is reduced by the provision of a system and method for combining the abusable substance with a separate anti-abuse substance agent as part of a removal or disposal procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Carter R. Anderson, Russell L. Morris
  • Publication number: 20180185687
    Abstract: General medication disposal systems are provided. Aspects of the systems include devices having a sealable container dimensioned to accommodate a pharmaceutical composition; and an amount of an inactivating substance, e.g., granulated or pelletized activated carbon, present inside of the of sealable container. Aspects of the invention further include methods of making and using the systems, as well as kits comprises the devices of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: William Fowler, Clayton Anderson, Carter Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180185688
    Abstract: A closed-loop system and methods for the remediation of an aqueous solution comprising a polychlorinated biphenyl employing carbon modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles having a Ti:C atomic ratio of 3:1 to 6:1 and a bandgap energy of 1.4-2.0 eV as photocatalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: King Abdulaziz University
    Inventors: Yasser A. SHABAN, Mohamed A. El Sayed, Amr A. El Maradny, Radwan Kh. Al Farawati, Mosa I. Al Zobidi, Shahed U.M. Khan
  • Publication number: 20180185689
    Abstract: A portable descent platform for users descending from a rope or elastic cord. The descent platform is engaged upon a planar bed of a powered motor vehicle in a pivoting engagement allowing extension of the platform from the vehicle and numerous angles. The platform may have a first portion in a translational engagement with a second portion to allow for distance adjustment of a distal edge of the platform toward and away from the vehicle and may also include elevational adjustment of the height of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: James Scott
  • Publication number: 20180185690
    Abstract: Implementations of a training rig are provided. In some implementations, the training rig comprises a first strip of material having a first loop on a first end of the first strip of material and a plurality of openings positioned along the length of the first strip of material. In some implementations, the first strip of material is used with a tie-down ratchet system to secure the first strip of material between a pair of trees sufficiently high enough so that a user can swing from hanging objects secured to the first strip of material. Hanging objects are attached to the first strip of material using the openings in the first strip of material. In another implementation, a wire having formed along its length loops using the wire are secured between a pair of trees using chains, a turnbuckle, and a carabiner. Hanging objects are attached to the wire using the openings formed by the loops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Kenji Coulter
  • Publication number: 20180185691
    Abstract: A stationary exercise machine in accordance with some examples herein may include a frame, a crankshaft rotatably supported by the frame, an upper moment-producing mechanism and a lower moment-producing mechanism both operatively engaged to the crankshaft to cause the crankshaft to rotate. The lower moment-producing mechanism and the upper moment-producing mechanism may be resiliently coupled to one another, such as via a resilient coupling between a crank arm of the lower moment-producing mechanism and a link or virtual crank arm or the upper moment-producing mechanism. The exercise machine may further include a measurement apparatus which may be configured to measure differential forces between the upper and lower mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Joshua S. Smith, Benjamin A. Browning
  • Publication number: 20180185692
    Abstract: A muscle stretching apparatus includes a main loop configured from at least one strap and a handle member within the loop. A foot-rest portion is situated along the loop generally opposite the handle member and, in at least one embodiment, carries a foot saddle fabricated from a durable and flexible material configured to wrap around a portion of a user's foot as the foot exerts force thereon. A strap-constricting device carried by the loop renders the muscle stretching apparatus selectively transfigurable between a first configuration defining the single main loop and a second configuration defining, by selective constriction of the main loop with the strap-constricting device, an upper loop including the handle member and a lower loop including the foot saddle. The handle is variously configured to include a grip and a rolling end cap that rotate relative to one another for implementation in myofascial release and trigger point therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: KRAM Wellness Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachelle C. Wailes, John C. Wailes, Heather L. Wailes, David J. Aronson, Matthew S. Aronson, Elizabeth A. Schatia, Kathryn A. Schatia
  • Publication number: 20180185693
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a plurality of bands. Each band has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to attach to a secure object. The apparatus includes a seat that has a first attachment end and a second attachment end. Each attachment end is selectively attachable to the second end of each band so as to vary a resistance between the secure object and the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Greg Thurston, Luke Reichhold, Chad Reichhold
  • Publication number: 20180185694
    Abstract: A load-adjusting device for adjusting a load movably mounted to a frame of an exercise apparatus is provided. The device comprises a counterbalance; and a controller, wherein the counterbalance is configured to connect with the load in response to operation of the controller. Operation of the controller may configure the load-adjusting device between an unassisted configuration wherein the counterbalance is not in operative connection with the load, and an assisted configuration wherein the counterbalance is operatively connected with the load. A locking device for selectively constraining a movable component of an exercise apparatus is also provided. The locking device is suitable for use with the load-adjusting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Michael SCHWEEN
  • Publication number: 20180185695
    Abstract: Apparatus for performing an arm extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (S), an elbow pad having an engaging surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected to a resistance mechanism and a manually graspable mechanism, the input arm assembly being adapted to reside in a start motionless position (SMP) that disposes the manually graspable mechanism in a start exercise position (SEP) that is disposed vertically above UW) the user's elbows, the input arm assembly being pivotable around a linear axis disposed rearwardly of the user's elbow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
  • Publication number: 20180185696
    Abstract: A clamping device for securely engaging one or more objects through the application of force. The clamping device includes a primary member having opposed interior and exterior surfaces. The primary member has a generally cylindrical shape such that the interior surface defines a generally circular space about the center point of the primary member. The clamping device can receive an elongated member through the generally circular space circumscribed by the primary member. The primary member is adapted for clamping and releasing. The clamping device further incorporates a means for releasably engaging the elongated member. The means for releasably engaging the elongated member is attached to the primary member such that when the means for releasably engaging the elongated member is in the closed position, the elongated member is securely retained by the clamping device through the application of pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Tyler Scott Stilson
  • Publication number: 20180185697
    Abstract: An exercise ring. The exercise ring includes a ring comprising a flexible and inelastic material, wherein the ring includes a plurality of strands in a braid. A plurality of handles are disposed on opposing sides of the ring, wherein the plurality of handles include a cylindrical body having a first end, a second end, and a center portion, wherein the plurality of handles can provide an ergonomic gripping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Ferrando Campbell
  • Publication number: 20180185698
    Abstract: A stationary exercise machine according to the present disclosure may include a frame, a crankshaft rotatable supported by the frame, first and second lower linkages, and first and second crank arms connected to opposite sides of the crankshaft such that rotation of either of the first or second crank arm causes rotation of the crankshaft. Each of the first and second lower linkages may be operatively connected to the crankshaft and to a respective one of first and second pedals. Each of the first and second lower linkages may include a reciprocating member operatively connecting the respective one of the pedals with respective one of the crank arms. In some examples, each of the first and second lower linkages may include an adjustable linkage connected between the reciprocating member and the respective crank arm, the adjustable linkage operable to vary a distance between an output end of the reciprocating member and an input end of the crank arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Marcus L. Marjama, Benjamin A. Browning
  • Publication number: 20180185699
    Abstract: A mechanical braking system for a high-incline treadmill utilizing a mechanical brake which may be used on its own or in combination with a traditional motor brake. The mechanical brake is generally mountable on a treadmill between or around the belt motor and the flywheel. Upon engagement of the brake, typically the brake engages the flywheel, the motor, or the axle in a way that effectively locks the axle, and thus the belt, in a fixed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Jared Kueker
  • Publication number: 20180185700
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stair steppers, comprising a base, a bracket and a motion mechanism, the base supports the bracket, and the motion mechanism is disposed on the bracket, the bracket comprises a main body fixed to the base and a guide rail hinged to the main body, the guide rail is disposed to be inclined to the base, the motion mechanism comprises pedal links, pedals and pedal cranks, the pedal is disposed on the pedal link, the pedal link is hinged to the pedal crank, the pedal cranks are further hinged to the main body of the bracket, a hinge point of the pedal crank and the pedal link is disposed to be spaced apart from a hinge point of the pedal crank and the main body, the pedal link is provided with an abutting portion which abuts against the guide rail and is reciprocatingly movable along the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: OMA METAL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kaibin Xing
  • Publication number: 20180185701
    Abstract: Exercise equipment and toys are provided for a portable piece of exercise equipment that enables a user to perform a cardiovascular workout and develop the abdomen simultaneously. Further, the exercise assembly does not require electrical power to operate, but rather operates from the momentum generated by the user. The user generates momentum by pumping the arms, which crates rotation that twists the torso in a reciprocating path, i.e., left-to-right. Thus, the assembly may be portable, non-powered, and configured to enable both cardiovascular and abdominal workouts through a twisting motion, and from a standing, kneeling, or sitting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Andrew L Butler
  • Publication number: 20180185702
    Abstract: Ball cup assemblies positioned in the four corners of a main body having an open center area and a handle spanning the opening. A roller ball is positioned in each of the ball assemblies, ball bearings are positioned between the housing and the roller ball, held in place by a binder ring. A retainer ring is attached to the lower peripheral surface of the ball housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Luke F. Brown
  • Publication number: 20180185703
    Abstract: A motion-gesture detection equipment includes a display screen, an image-acquiring device and a processor. The image-acquiring device is to acquire in real time motion-gesture information of an exercising person. The processor is to compare in real time the motion-gesture information with standard motion-gesture information, and send a comparison result to the display screen for displaying in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Enhui GUAN, Qi YANG, Weiqing GUO, Caikun YANG
  • Publication number: 20180185704
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes calculating or receiving a normalized score for each segment of at least one route based on physical route conditions and environmental route conditions of the associated route, generating a pace comparison of multiple actors participating in a physical activity under different route conditions, and outputting the pace comparison. The pace comparison is based on the normalized scores of the segments of the route associated with each respective actor and a pace of each respective actor on the respective route. A computer program product for comparing paces of multiple actors, according to another embodiment, includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Su Liu, Eric J. Rozner, Chin Ngai Sze, Yaoguang Wei
  • Publication number: 20180185705
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology to improve a workout experience of a user by determining an emotional state of the user, identifying a workout route based on the emotional state of the user, and outputting the workout route via a user interface device. Additionally, determining the emotional state of the user may include inferring emotions from one or more sensor information or user speech information. In one example, the sensor information includes one or more of blood pressure signals, heart rate signals or sweat measurement signals and the user speech information includes one or more of words used in an input utterance or a prosody of the input utterance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Guillermo Perez, Israel Perez Tudela
  • Publication number: 20180185706
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a rubber composition from which a crosslinked rubber molded product excellent in the resilience performance can be obtained. The present invention provides a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent and (c) a crosslinking initiator, wherein (b) the co-crosslinking agent contains a complex represented by a general formula (1). [In the formula (1), M is a metal atom, and L is a carboxylate represented by the general formula (2). In the formula (2), R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkynyl group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, and the dotted line shows a resonance structure. In the formula (1), a plurality of R may be identical to or different from each other, and at least one of R is the alkenyl group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms or the alkynyl group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicants: Dunlop Sports Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi TADAOKA, Kazuyoshi SHIGA
  • Publication number: 20180185707
    Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a two or three-layered cover assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes a relatively hard inner cover and relatively soft outer cover. Alternatively, the cover assembly may include a relatively soft inner cover with a relatively hard outer cover. Three-layered covers comprising an inner cover, intermediate cover, and outer cover layer also may be prepared. Preferably, at least one of the layers is formed from a thermoplastic composition that preferably comprises: a) ethylene acid copolymer, b) plasticizer, and c) cation source. A fatty acid ester such as ethyl oleate is preferably used as the plasticizer. The cover assembly has good impact durability and helps provide the ball with relatively high resiliency at given compressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Robert Blink, David A. Bulpett, Brian Comeau, Douglas S. Goguen
  • Publication number: 20180185708
    Abstract: A golf ball with a core comprising polybutadiene and graphene is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a single core comprising polybutadiene and graphene. Alternatively, the golf ball has a dual core with an inner core comprising polybutadiene and graphene. Alternatively, the golf ball has a dual core with an outer core comprising polybutadiene and graphene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Vijay Chavan, David Bartels
  • Publication number: 20180185709
    Abstract: A putter head comprising a removable and replaceable hosel is disclosed herein. In particular, the putter comprises a first body portion with a plurality of protrusions, a second body portion with a plurality of cavities sized to receive the protrusions, a hosel with an engagement portion that is trapped within one of the cavities by a protrusion, and a mechanical fastener to removably fix each of these pieces together. The fastener preferably extends through a bore on the heel side of the putter head and into a threaded bore within one of the protrusions. In an alternative embodiment, the putter head has a single body portion, which receives the engagement portion of a hosel in a heel side cavity, and which is affixed to the hosel via a fastener that extends through a front surface of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Myers, James A. Seluga
  • Publication number: 20180185710
    Abstract: A sleeve 8 includes an engaging projection part P1. A head 2 includes an engaging recess part R1. The engaging projection part P1 includes a first side surface P11 located on a side receiving a rotating force caused by hitting, a second side surface P12 located on an opposite side to the first side surface P11, and an outer surface P13. The engaging recess part R1 includes a first opposed surface R11 opposed to the surface P11, a second opposed surface R12 opposed to the surface P12, and an inner surface R13 opposed to the surface P13. The engaging projection part P1 has a tapered projection part TP1. The tapered projection part TP1 has a maximum width of not less than an opening width of the engaging recess part R1. At least one of the first side surface and the first opposed surface extends along an axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Naruhiro MIZUTANI, Daisuke KOHNO
  • Publication number: 20180185711
    Abstract: A sleeve 8 fixed to a shaft 6 includes an engaging projection part P1. A head 2 includes an engaging recess part R1. The engaging projection part P1 includes a first side surface P11 located on a side receiving a rotating force by hitting, a second side surface P12 located on an opposite side to the first side surface P11, and an outer surface P13. The engaging recess part R1 includes a first opposed surface R11 opposed to the first side surface P11, a second opposed surface R12 opposed to the second side surface P12, and an inner surface R13 opposed to the outer surface P13. The engaging projection part P1 has a tapered projection part TP1. The part TP1 has a maximum width equal to or greater than an opening width of the engaging recess part R1. The outer surface P13 includes an outer inclination surface K13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Naruhiro MIZUTANI
  • Publication number: 20180185712
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with adjustable loft and lie and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with adjustable loft and lie are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Calvin Wang, Xiaojian Chen, Erik Henrikson
  • Publication number: 20180185713
    Abstract: An iron-type golf club and a method of creating the iron-type golf club including the steps of forming a club head blank having a blank loft, a blank head weight of 345-400 grams, and an external sacrificial region having an ESR thickness, an ESR sole portion, an ESR face portion, and an ESR leading edge portion. A finished club head is formed having a finished club head weight of less than 310 grams by machining off an ESR removed mass from at least a portion of the external sacrificial region including at least a portion of the ESR sole portion, a portion of the ESR face portion, and a portion of the ESR leading edge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: D. Clayton Long, Peter Barker
  • Publication number: 20180185714
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with energy storage characteristics are presented herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a hollow body comprising a strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, and a crown. In many embodiments, the crown comprises an upper region comprising a top rail and a lower region. In some embodiments, a cavity is located below the top rail, is located above the lower region of the crown, and is defined at least in part by the upper and lower regions of the crown. The cavity comprises a top wall, a back wall, a bottom incline, a back cavity angle measured between the top and back walls of the cavity and at least one channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Martin R. Jertson, Eric J. Morales, Cory S. Bacon, Calvin Wang, Xiaojian Chen
  • Publication number: 20180185715
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf club head that comprises a body and a strike plate. The body comprises a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, and a top portion. The strike plate comprises an outer peripheral edge and at least a portion of a strike face. Furthermore, the strike plate is welded to the body via a peripheral weld between the outer peripheral edge of the strike plate and the body. The outer peripheral edge of the strike plate comprises at least one welded portion, welded to the body via the peripheral weld, and at least one non-welded portion, not welded to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Paul M. Demkowski, Bret H. Wahl, Scott Taylor
  • Publication number: 20180185716
    Abstract: Provided are a golf club head and a golf club with a plate member that is resistant to peeling and has a glossy appearance. A golf club head includes a face portion including a ball striking surface, and a plate member connected to a back surface located on the back side of the face portion. The plate member includes a resin and a metal material. The metal material is arranged on at least any one of a toe side and a heel side of the face portion and is arranged so as not to planarly overlap a striking point of the face portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Doi, Arata Kamo
  • Publication number: 20180185717
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf club head that comprises a body and a strike plate. The body comprises a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, and a top portion. The strike plate comprises an outer peripheral edge and at least a portion of a strike face. Furthermore, the strike plate is welded to the body via a peripheral weld between the outer peripheral edge of the strike plate and the body. The outer peripheral edge of the strike plate comprises at least one welded portion, welded to the body via the peripheral weld, and at least one non-welded portion, not welded to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Paul M. Demkowski, Bret H. Wahl, Scott Taylor