Patents Issued in September 27, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180272154
    Abstract: Interference of dose application in scanned ion beam therapy and organ motion, also called interplay effect, may lead to dose deviations at target volumes. Current repainting methods are susceptible to artifacts due to a predominant scanning direction, ranging from fringed field edges to under and overdosed regions (hot and cold spots). To overcome the difficulties inherent in the repainting techniques of conventional proton therapy systems, new random repainting techniques are described herein for mitigating the under-dose and/or over-dose pattern inherent in existing repainting techniques using a random repainting approach that randomly selects spot locations within the target area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Markus BACH
  • Publication number: 20180272155
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) as absolute radiation beam measuring devices and as radiation beam alignment devices without implementation of elaborate and complex calibration procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan THIEME, Mathias LEHMANN
  • Publication number: 20180272156
    Abstract: Methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe
  • Publication number: 20180272157
    Abstract: A probe for ultrasound treatment of skin laxity are provided. Systems and methods can include ultrasound imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area, delivering ultrasound energy at a depth and pattern to achieve the desired therapeutic effects, and/or monitoring the treatment area to assess the results and/or provide feedback. In an embodiment, a treatment system and method can be configured for producing arrays of sub-millimeter and larger zones of thermal ablation to treat the epidermal, superficial dermal, mid-dermal or deep dermal components of tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Inder Raj S. Makin
  • Publication number: 20180272158
    Abstract: Methods and systems for treating skin, such as stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis or a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Inder Raj S. Makin
  • Publication number: 20180272159
    Abstract: A method and system for providing ultrasound treatment to a tissue that contains a lower part of dermis and proximal protrusions of fat lobuli into the dermis. An embodiment delivers ultrasound energy to the region creating a thermal injury and coagulating the proximal protrusions of fat lobuli, thereby eliminating the fat protrusions into the dermis. An embodiment can also include ultrasound imaging configurations using the same or a separate probe before, after or during the treatment. In addition various therapeutic levels of ultrasound can be used to increase the speed at which fat metabolizes. Additionally the mechanical action of ultrasound physically breaks fat cell clusters and stretches the fibrous bonds. Mechanical action will also enhance lymphatic drainage, stimulating the evacuation of fat decay products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Inder Raj S. Makin
  • Publication number: 20180272160
    Abstract: A fire rescue mat has an outer skin and a plurality of support members. The outer skin is produced from a flexible material and forms a plurality of pockets arranged in columns and rows. The support members located within the pockets. Linear fold lines separate each pocket from an adjacent pocket. The fire rescue mat can be folded along the fold lines to reduce an overall size of the fire rescue mat apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Michael S. Wielgat
  • Publication number: 20180272161
    Abstract: A personal respiratory protection device comprising a main body having a headband attachment portion, a headband attached to the headband attachment portion by a headband bond module, wherein the module includes first and second non-woven tabs adhesively bonded to opposing sides of an end of the headband, the side of the first tab opposing the headband bond side being welded to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher P. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20180272162
    Abstract: The object of this patent application consists of a safety belt to be overlaid on the original back portion of the seat belt air belonging to the field of safety engineering, whose technique allows the rapid detachment by third parties, with the pull of a single rigging included, for the case where the user on air position is unable to do so in the case of rescue, more specifically the overlay safety belt with disengageable rings (1) that includes a lumbar belt (2), with an elongated base strip (3), which is stitched over, another upper strip (4), which overlaps the original belt, the base strap (3) over which there is another woven upper strip (4) whose set overlaps itself to the original belt, and the base strip (3) has, at each end, a hinged end that lays down the original air safety belt end buckles, upper strip (4) features an engagement fold (6), preceded by a grommet (8), and a double rigging (10), has its ends equipped with a metallic pin (11)
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jaques LESSER LEVY
  • Publication number: 20180272163
    Abstract: A self-righting rapid escape anchor including a shank and an integral hook, together forming front and rear sides, right and left sides, a lower end having a rope hole for passing a safety rope, a body slot in the shank, a saddle slot in the hook, and a tip holder at the terminal end of the hook for removably attaching a hardened steel piercing tip. The weight distribution of the tip in relation to the shank and hook induces rotation about the longitudinal axis of the anchor to place the anchor in a point down orientation when it is pulled longitudinally by a rope attached to the rope hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Juancarlos Colorado
  • Publication number: 20180272164
    Abstract: A portable integrated fire suppression system and first aid station for remote locations providing a water supply, a foaming agent, a mixer, a fluid pump and a selection of hoses or fixed integration into a stationary zonal suppression system with a remote activation control, the system delivered, monitored and possibly installed at a remote location for the suppression of fires and first aid treatment at remote locations, especially those having a high potential for industrial or commercial fire hazard activities and where local firefighting agencies are not immediately available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen Knight
  • Publication number: 20180272165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ducting system (100) for conveying a flow of a gaseous feed (110) comprising a combustible component from an inlet to at least one combustion module (12), the ducting system (100) utilising a combination of a sensor (C0) for measuring the concentration of the combustible component in the gaseous feed (110), a flame detector (F0, F1, F2, F3, . . . , Fn) a shut-off valve (6) and a flame arrestor (5) located in a flow path of the gaseous feed upstream of the shut-off valve (6) such that a measurement of a concentration of combustible material in the gaseous feed over a specified concentration by the sensor (CO) causes the shut-off valve (6) to be configured to the closed position for preventing flow of a gaseous feed comprising a combustible mixture of the combustible component from reaching an ignition source and/or detection of flame by the flame detector (F0, F1, F2, F3, . . .
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Shi Su, Hua Guo, Xinxiang Yu
  • Publication number: 20180272166
    Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle assembly includes a nozzle having a first tube defining an axially extending passageway. The passageway includes a plurality of primary outlets disposed on a sidewall of the first tube. The nozzle also includes a second tube circumscribing the first tube to define a chamber. The primary outlets provide fluid communication between the passageway and the chamber. A sidewall of the second tube has a first set of radially facing secondary outlets axially offset from the primary outlets in a first direction and a second set of radially facing secondary outlets axially offset from the primary outlets in a second direction opposite the first direction. The nozzles disclosed herein are configured such that gas exiting a plurality of outlet holes is balanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Arash AHMADZADEGAN, Melissa Ann Figueiredo LOUREIRO, Michael David MULZER, Derek M. SANDAHL
  • Publication number: 20180272167
    Abstract: A fire suppression system includes an inert gas source to supply inert gas to an enclosure via distribution piping. The system includes a fire suppression nozzle that is installed in the enclosure. The nozzle includes an inlet that connects to the distribution piping and includes a plurality of outlet holes. During discharge of the inert gas, the sound power level from, the nozzle is no greater than 125 dB for a frequency range from. 500 to 1.0,000 Hz for a coverage area up to 32 ft.×32 ft. in compliance with UL 2127. The nozzles disclosed herein are configured such that gas exiting a plurality of outlet holes is balanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Arash AHMADZADEGAN, Melissa Ann Figueiredo LOUREIRO, Michael David MULZER, Derek M. SANDAHL
  • Publication number: 20180272168
    Abstract: An adjustable locking assembly, including a strap lock including a clamping element, a locking strap including a first end connected to the strap lock and a second end connected to a locking pin, and a pin locking element including a pivoting latch, the pivoting latch including a channel arranged to receive the locking pin, wherein in a locked position, the locking pin is secured in the channel and the pivoting latch is pivoted away from the strap lock, and in an unlocked position, the locking strap is freely movable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Richard E. Young
  • Publication number: 20180272169
    Abstract: A flexible dry sprinkler includes a flexible tube, an inlet attached to an inlet end of the flexible tube, an inlet seal assembly configured to seal an inlet orifice of the inlet, and an inlet release unit configured to release the inlet seal assembly. The inlet release unit includes a frangible member configured to support the inlet seal assembly in the inlet orifice. An outlet is attached to the outlet end of the flexible tube, and includes an outlet orifice sealed by an outlet seal assembly having a thermally responsive element and an outlet seal. A flexible linkage extends between the inlet and the outlet through the flexible tube, and translates, when the outlet seal is released, a predetermined distance to operate the inlet release unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: George S. Polan
  • Publication number: 20180272170
    Abstract: A dry sprinkler includes a flexible tube section that maintains a pressurized fluid, such as a liquid antifreeze solution, between a first end and a second end. A first seal prevents fluid from a supply line from entering the flexible tube section. The first seal is maintained in a sealed position by a pressure of the pressurized fluid. A sprinkler head is coupled to the second end of the flexible tube section, and includes a frame, an output orifice, a deflector, a second seal that seals the output orifice, and a thermally responsive element configured to maintain the second seal in a sealed position when the thermally responsive element is in a non-responsive state. A differential pressure controller maintains a ratio between the pressure of the pressurized fluid in the flexible tube section and a pressure of a supply fluid in the supply line to at least a certain ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas Multer
  • Publication number: 20180272171
    Abstract: A sprinkler system comprises at least one double interlock pre-action head that has a conduit having an inlet and outlet to permit flow of fire suppressant fluid through the conduit. A dedicated electrically actuatable valve is connected to the conduit to prevent fire suppressant fluid in sprinkler system piping from entering the conduit. The electrically actuatable valve opens in response to a signal from a fire detector to permit fire suppressant fluid to flow into the conduit. A heat-sensitive valve is connected to the conduit and opens to permit fire suppressant fluid to exit the conduit when ambient temperature at the heat-sensitive valve is at or above a predefined temperature. The double interlock pre-action head provides a dry pipe solution for a single room while being fully integratable into any building-wide sprinkler system, including wet pipe systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: R&D Fire Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: David Ryan Groen, Randal John Bird
  • Publication number: 20180272172
    Abstract: A play apparatus has plural types of elevated equipment, namely a ropes course and a zip coaster. Both types of elevated equipment have respective user safety supports that extend along the respective equipment and receive a safety harness worn by a user. The user need not change safety harnesses to use the different types of equipment. The entry and exit locations for the elevated equipment are in a common area elevated above the ground. A third type of equipment, namely an obstacle course, is located under and above the common area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: UATP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Browning, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180272173
    Abstract: A staged resistance training device is described. When performing an exercise motion, normal human joint mechanics often mean less effort is needed in the later stages of a resistance exercise motion than at the beginning of the motion. The staged resistance training device is configured to allow a user, such as a weightlifter using a training machine having a series of resistive elements, to perform an exercise repetition with staged resistance forces experienced during the repetition. A range of motion of the exercised body part is opposed during a first stage of the motion by an initial resistance, transitioning to a second, greater resistance in a later second stage of the exercise motion. The staged resistance training device provides a means wherein the user can apply increased resistance to overcome an increasing mechanical advantage later during an exercise motion, versus at the motion's beginning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Joel Farias
  • Publication number: 20180272174
    Abstract: A method for resistance training to arm and leg movement can include connecting a horizontally oriented raised weight base secured to a moveable sled in a spaced apart relationship, mounting a agility box, threading a first flexible and extendable one piece stretch cord through a plurality of aligned first upper rollers, securing a static non-extending stretch cord between the moveable sled and a subject, pulling on the first flexible and extendable one piece stretch cord connected to the moveable sled by the subject to receive a first load of resistance causing a physiological change to a targeted part of the subject and simultaneously receiving a second load of resistance to a targeted part of the subject while pulling the moveable sled with the static non-extendable stretch cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Mark William Potter
  • Publication number: 20180272175
    Abstract: A combination loadable dumbbell and bumper weight including a loadable dumbbell having a central shaft and opposing sleeves. At least one bumper weight having a core and a bumper portion surrounding the core is provided. The core has a central bore. The at least one bumper weight can be slid over one of the opposing sleeves so that the opposing sleeve is directed into the central bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: William Henniger
  • Publication number: 20180272176
    Abstract: A connector for a weight lifting apparatus, adapted to be slidably attached to a sliding rail and comprising means for releasably securing a barbell, wherein the connector further comprises a support arm for supporting the barbell when the barbell is not locked in the securing means. A weight lifting apparatus comprising such a connector is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jesper AASA, Björn AASA
  • Publication number: 20180272177
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are drawn to an exercise device generally having a strap, a brace, and a ring. The brace includes four finger straps and a thumb strap for looping around and gripping a user's fingers and thumbs, respectively. When the exercise device is used while exercising, the force applied to the brace is evenly distributed to stretch and strengthen the user's hands. A key benefit of the exercise device is activating stabilizing muscles of the hands and arms. This promotes better form and technique during lifting, which translates into heavier weight lifted and fewer injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph Negron
  • Publication number: 20180272178
    Abstract: An exercise machine. The exercise machine includes a frame, a foot engagement surface operably connected to the frame, and an arm rotatably connected to the frame at a pivot. The arm includes a handle connected to the arm at a first location distal to the pivot. The handle is configured to be gripped by a user. The arm includes a weight receiver connected to the arm at a second location distal to the pivot. The weight receiver is configured to hold one or more weights to modify a downward force provided at the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Charles Kennedy, Shawn Reed, Kevin Corbalis, Steve Neill, Ken Duong
  • Publication number: 20180272179
    Abstract: An exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces for providing secondary exercise support platforms positioned at various planes relative to the horizontal plane of the primary exercising platforms, the secondary platforms further serving as handles used during the performance of exercises. The exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces generally includes a frame, a carriage movably attached to the rail, and a first support structure and a second support structure attached to the frame near the first end. The support structures each include one or more platforms having an upper surface that is positioned above the base plane of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Publication number: 20180272180
    Abstract: Yoga blocks with storage including at least one side with a cavity capable of receiving a flexible pouch and holding the flexible pouch securely. In some examples, the yoga block includes a cavity in each block half for storing a flexible pouch within each half. In some further examples, the yoga block includes means for securing each flexible pouch within each half, and hinges configured to be hidden when the two halves of each yoga block when closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: MATTHEW ABRAHAMS
  • Publication number: 20180272181
    Abstract: An exercise device comprising: a frame having a generally vertical planar axis, first and second foot supports suspended on the frame by first and second linkage assemblies that are respectively arranged on the frame such that the first and second foot supports are pivotable through a front to back arcuate path of travel that is disposed at a selected angle between about five and about forty five degrees relative to the vertical planar axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
  • Publication number: 20180272182
    Abstract: A magnetic control water resistance rowing machine has a main rack, a ribbon, a ribbon recycling plate set, an aluminum wheel water resistance device set, a magnetic plate set and a seat cushion. The ribbon is connected with a ribbon recycling plate. The ribbon recycling plate set is mounted on the main rack by a torsion spring to recycle the ribbon when the ribbon is loosened; the aluminum wheel water resistance device set is mounted on the main rack and the aluminum wheel water resistance device set cooperates with the ribbon recycling plate set. The ribbon recycling plate set is connected to the aluminum wheel water resistance set drive; the magnetic plate is mounted on the main rack. The magnetic plate cooperates with the aluminum wheel water resistance. The main rack has a slide rail engagement and the seat cushion is slidably engaged with the slide rail engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Yanwei HOU
  • Publication number: 20180272183
    Abstract: A conveyor chain which is designed to be used on a stepmill to form into steps on the side interacting with a user, but which can fold into a generally flat configuration when returning to the top of the tread. Each step is designed to be formed of four generally identical segments where both the segments forming the tread and kickplate can fold relative to each other and each of the tread and kickplate can fold at a midpoint between two segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jordan Paulson, Jared Kueker
  • Publication number: 20180272184
    Abstract: An adjustable crank assembly is provided. The adjustable crank assembly includes a crank arm having a surface with a plurality of notches, and a retention block that partially houses the crank arm and allows the crank arm to slide along an axis relative to the retention block. The retention block includes a clamping block and a locking pin, both of which being adapted to selectively engage the crank arm when the retention block is placed in a locked position, and a locking lever for transitioning between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking lever provides a compressive force to the clamping block when placed in a locked position and a retracting force to the locking pin when placed in an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel L. Vassilaros, Matthew Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20180272185
    Abstract: An exercise device for exercising at least one of a human hand, wrist, and forearm, may include a pair of handles that rotatably mounted within sockets by exerting a force that can be adjusted. Further, levers may be pivotably mounted relative to handles to facilitate developing grip strength. Further, a vibrational force may be delivered to at least one of the handles to promote bone and muscle generation and inhibit their loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Stuart BARBER
  • Publication number: 20180272186
    Abstract: Analysis of sporting equipment characteristics may be analyzed using dynamic sampling rates. For example, analyzing a golf swing may include the use of one or more sensors providing data at various sampling rates. According to some aspects, the sampling rate may be dynamically modified upon determination of one or more golf equipment characteristics, environmental conditions, player characteristics and the like. In one example, a sampling rate processor may dynamically select a sampling rate at which data is sampled from one or more sensors. In some examples, by dynamically selecting the sampling rate, an analysis may be tailored to various types, and portions of a golf swing, in addition to producing power consumption by the analysis instruments in the golf club system. According to other aspects, triggering conditions for modifying a sampling rate may be determined from a population of one or more previous golf swings performed by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Manan Goel, Mario Lafortune
  • Publication number: 20180272187
    Abstract: An exercise device comprising a rigid rod, a base, at least one load sensor inside the base or the rigid rod, the at least one load sensor for detecting a longitudinal force applied to the exercise device, and a processor coupled to the at least one load sensor, the processor for executing one or more machine-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to cause at least one of the plurality of light sources to emit light to instruct a user to apply a target longitudinal force to the exercise device, obtain a signal indicating a magnitude of the applied longitudinal force, and control at least one characteristic of at least a subset of the plurality of light sources to provide an indication of the magnitude of the applied longitudinal force relative to the magnitude of the target longitudinal force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: DISRUPTIVE FORCE LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas P. SANDS, Justin ANDREWS, Krista S. JACOBSEN, Daniel K. HARDEN, Cole DERBY, Britt JENSEN
  • Publication number: 20180272188
    Abstract: An athletic parameter measurement device worn by an athlete during an athletic activity session includes a housing which attaches to the athlete, a display, a processor associated with the display, and an athletic parameter measurement sensor. During the athletic activity, the device detects, using the sensor, a vertical jump height of the athlete, and displays, during the performance of the athletic activity session, a representation of the vertical jump height on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: James Meschter, James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast
  • Publication number: 20180272189
    Abstract: Systems and methods for breathing and core muscle training with sensors and multi-sensory output are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: an input unit including a plurality of sensors; an output unit including a plurality of multi-sensory output devices; and a processing unit, in data communication with the input unit and the output unit, the processing unit being configured to: determine a prompted movement of a training program and use the output unit to prompt the user to perform the prompted movement; receive sensor data from the input unit, the sensor data corresponding to the user's physical movements and biomedical condition; configure the output unit to render a simulation of the user's physical movements in a virtual environment; score the user's physical movements relative to the prompted movement; and determine a next prompted movement of the training program and use the output unit to prompt the user to perform the next prompted movement until the training program is complete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Fangwei Lee
  • Publication number: 20180272190
    Abstract: An agent apparatus has an interface configured to obtain fitness data and training instruction data and an artificial intelligence unit configured to provide an artificial coach by analyzing the fitness data and the training instruction data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuko Miura, Teemu Veikko Tapani Pohjola, Vanessa Schelkens, Geert Premereur, Gaetan De Brucker, Johan Duyshaver
  • Publication number: 20180272191
    Abstract: A device for moving the back and core muscles while sitting includes a rocking assembly that sits atop a base assembly, and optionally a height adjustment mechanism between the rocking assembly and the base assembly. The rocking assembly further includes a rocking mechanism that sits between a base plate or platform and a seat. The rocking mechanism can be, for example, a hollow or solid hemispheric- or dome-shaped rocking mechanism, an eccentric bicylinder rocking mechanism, and/or a rocking mechanism based on an arrangement of halfpipe members. The rocking mechanisms of the exercise chair allow to the seat to rock, wobble, and/or swivel with a side-to-side rocking motion, a front-to-back rocking motion, or both a side-to-side rocking motion and a front-to-back rocking motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Kinetic Furniture of Vermont, LLC
    Inventors: Turner Osler, Alexis Osler
  • Publication number: 20180272192
    Abstract: The present invention provides a climbing gaff. The climbing gaff includes an elongated member having a horizontal member extending perpendicularly therefrom, and a spur affixed opposed to the horizontal member. A pair of brackets are angularly affixed to a central portion of the elongated member, wherein each bracket extends downwardly and includes an arm extending perpendicularly from a lower end thereof. A pair of adjustable foot plates are secured to the arms of the brackets, such that the foot plates are perpendicular disposed in relation to the elongated member. A belt is affixed to the horizontal member, wherein the belt includes a pair of distal ends that removably secure around a foot and ankle of a user. A strap is affixed to the upper end of the elongated member, wherein the strap removably secures to a leg of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jonathan Luke Goolesby
  • Publication number: 20180272193
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls having surface textures with unique appearances and improved aerodynamic characteristics due, at least in part, to the use of curvilinear dimple plan shapes. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball that includes at least a portion of its dimples having a plan shape defined by a number of convex or concave arcs that are derived from the vertices of a regular n-sided polygon, for example, an equilateral triangle or square.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Madson, Nicholas M. Nardacci
  • Publication number: 20180272194
    Abstract: Golf ball incorporating at least one very thin moisture barrier film (monolayer film, bi-layer film or multi-layer film) comprising ethylene-based cycloolefin copolymer(s) and having a thickness of up to 0.009 inches as well as a normalized moisture vapor transmission rate (nMVTR) of less than about 5.0 g/(m2·day). The ethylene-based cycloolefin copolymer-containing moisture barrier film is disposed about and adjacent to an outer surface of a subassembly and is surrounded by at least one outer layer having an nMVTR that is greater than that of the moisture barrier film. In particular embodiments, the nMVTR of the subassembly is also greater than that of the moisture barrier film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Matthew F. Hogge, Peter L. Serdahl, Brian Comeau
  • Publication number: 20180272195
    Abstract: Golf balls having a multi-layered core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core assembly preferably includes a foam inner core (center) and surrounding outer core layer. Preferably, a latex rubber foam composition is used to form the inner core. The foam composition has relatively good resiliency and rebounding action. In other instances, the latex rubber foam composition can be used to make the outer core layer. The core layers can have different hardness gradients and specific gravity values. The ball further includes a cover that can be multi-layered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau, Michael Michalewich, Shawn Ricci, Douglas S. Goguen
  • Publication number: 20180272196
    Abstract: A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Yehuda BINDER
  • Publication number: 20180272197
    Abstract: A ball collecting apparatus is provided that employs a human-powered ball transport system that moves balls from a collecting surface to a location above the collection surface. The ball collecting apparatus employs no motors or other artificially powered devices to retrieve and transfer balls, which makes it light and easy to maneuver. The ball collecting apparatus is primarily contemplated for use of picking up tennis balls, but other balls of various sizes may be accommodated by the apparatus, as it is scalable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Barbara S. Askenazi, David W. Roecker
  • Publication number: 20180272198
    Abstract: A golf club head with an improved sole profile is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a wedge type golf club head wherein the sole is formed from continuously variable radius of curvature from the leading edge to the trailing edge, without any identifiable inflection points. The resulting golf club head improves performance, as this new sole profile allows specific portions of the sole to have a profile that meets the needs at that location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: James P. Harrington, Oswaldo Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20180272199
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a club body including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, and a face portion and having an ideal strike, wherein said sole portion extends rearwardly from a lower end of said face portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Taylor, Peter L. Larsen, Bret H. Wahl, Joshua J. Dipert
  • Publication number: 20180272200
    Abstract: 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 at the heel and toe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Marni Ines, Jonathan Hebreo, Michael E. Franz, Joshua C. Stokes
  • Publication number: 20180272201
    Abstract: A golf club head comprises a face and a golf club head body. The face includes a toe end, a heel end, a crown end, and a sole end. The face defines a thickness from an outer surface to an inner surface of the face. The face defines a leading edge, the leading edge being the forwardmost edge of the face. The golf club head body is defined by a crown, a sole, and a skirt. The crown is coupled to the crown end of the face. The sole is coupled to the sole end of the face. The skirt is coupled to the sole and the crown. The golf club head body defines a trailing edge, the trailing edge being the rearwardmost edge of the golf club head body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew James, Todd P. Beach, Matthew David Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180272202
    Abstract: A system of golf club heads having reduced variability in characteristic time is disclosed herein. Further, a method of manufacturing a system of golf club heads having reduced variability in characteristic time is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Martin R. Jertson, Evan Greer
  • Publication number: 20180272203
    Abstract: A golf club head comprising a conformal weight sized to fit within a recess or channel disposed in a crown or sole is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the crown or sole itself is a conformal weight, and is removably affixed to a base structure comprising a striking face and a skeletal support structure. In other embodiments, the golf club head comprises a conformal weight in the form of a sole cap that is removably affixed to the golf club head and covers small weight ports disposed in the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Tim Goudarzi, Steven M. Ehlers, Matthew Myers, Larry Tang, Wee Joung Kim, Philip G. Foster, Wayne H. Byrne