Patents Issued in January 17, 2019
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Publication number: 20190015711Abstract: An iron golf club head comprises a clubface with score lines, a top, a sole, a hosel with a shaft inserting hole. In a standard state of the head set on a horizontal plane such that the score lines become horizontal and the axis of the club shaft inserting hole lies within a vertical plane, the head satisfies the following condition (1) in the cross section of the head taken orthogonally to the vertical plane at any position in the toe-heel direction between the heel-side most end of the score lines and the position at which the clubface height becomes maximum: (1) the horizontal distance A from the lower edge of the clubface to a backmost end of the head on the sole-side is not more than the horizontal distance B from the lower edge of the club face to a backmost end of the head on the top-side. The depth of the center of gravity is 5.5 mm or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi ABE
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Publication number: 20190015712Abstract: Embodiments of a golf club set with progressive tapered face thickness coordinated with club loft are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Marty R. Jertson
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Publication number: 20190015713Abstract: The golf club head according to the present invention includes a face portion, a crown portion and a sole portion, the crown portion including a first region extending in a toe-heel direction along at least part of the face portion, a second region arranged further on a back side than the first region, and a step region extending in the toe-heel direction between the first region and the second region and extending downward toward the second region from the first region side, and the second region including a first part arranged in a vicinity of the middle in the toe-heel direction and contacting the step region, and a second part having a thinner wall thickness than the first part and arranged to surround a periphery of the first part on the back side, the toe side and the heel side of the first part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Masatoshi KATO
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Publication number: 20190015714Abstract: The golf club head according to the present invention is a golf club head including a face portion, a crown portion, a sole portion, and a hosel portion configured to accept insertion of a shaft. A reference sole line of intersection which is a line of intersection between a plane containing a central axis of the shaft and perpendicular to a setting surface and a surface of the sole portion with the golf club head in a reference state is prescribed, and a curvature radius of a circular arc that passes through three points on the reference sole line of intersection respectively corresponding to a face center, a position 25 mm from the face center on a toe side and a position 25 mm from the face center on a heel side is 5.0 to 6.0 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Masatoshi KATO
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Publication number: 20190015715Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs and methods to manufacture golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club may include a club head coupled to a shaft. The club head may include a body portion having an interior cavity, a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a bottom portion, a crown portion with an opening, a polymer insert in the interior cavity, and a non-metal cover portion coupled to the crown portion to cover the opening. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Robert R. Parsons, Bradley D. Schweigert, Michael R. Nicolette
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Publication number: 20190015716Abstract: A golf club set includes golf clubs having different loft angles and including weight-embedded golf clubs. Each of the weight-embedded golf clubs comprises a club head composed of a head main body having a club face for hitting a ball, and an internal weight member disposed in the head main body. The internal weight members of the weight-embedded golf clubs are arranged such that the loft angle is lager, the center of gravity of the internal weight member is positioned more on the toe side.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi ABE
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Publication number: 20190015717Abstract: A golf club head, including a weight system including an adjustable weight including an aperture, the aperture dimensioned to receive a fastener, a bore formed in the sole, a fastener configured to pass through the aperture of the adjustable weight and engage the bore, wherein rotation of the adjustable weight alters the location of the center of gravity of the body, wherein the adjustable weight comprises a first engaging arm and a second engaging arm, wherein the sole of the golf club head comprises a first engagement member and a second engagement member, the first and second engagement members adapted to engage any one of the engaging arms when the adjustable weight is in the locked position, the first and second engagement members preventing the adjustable weight from rotating relative to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Charles E. Golden, Mark C. Myrhum
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Publication number: 20190015718Abstract: An iron golf club having high compatibility of a head and a shaft and good grasp of a ball is provided. An iron golf club includes a head, a shaft and a grip. A head gravity center distance that is a distance between a center of gravity of the head and an axis of the shaft is Db (mm), and a shaft torque of the shaft is Ts (°). Here, Db is 37 mm or more. In addition, Ts is less than 4.0°. Further, Db/Ts is 9.7 or more. The iron golf club has good grasp and excellent driving distance performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: HIROYUKI TAKEUCHI
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Publication number: 20190015719Abstract: A shaft set 2S includes a first shaft SF1, a second shaft SF2 shorter than the first shaft SF1, and a third shaft SF3 shorter than the second shaft SF2. At least the second shaft SF2 and the third shaft SF3 each include butt partial bias layers s3 and s4. Weights of the butt partial bias layers s3 and s4 are increased as the shaft is shortened. At least the first shaft SF1 and the second shaft SF2 each include tip partial bias layers s10 and s11. Weights of the tip partial bias layers s10 and s11 are decreased as the shaft is shortened.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Hiroyuki TAKEUCHI
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Publication number: 20190015720Abstract: A multi-component baseball or softball bat has a vibration absorber affixed to an end of the handle. The vibration absorber has a first section disposed within an end of the barrel of the bat and a second section disposed outside of the barrel. An outer locking sleeve has a first portion disposed over an end of the barrel and a second portion disposed over the second section of the vibration absorber. A vibration sleeve may be disposed between the outer surface of the barrel and an inner surface of the first portion of the outer locking sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Thu Van Nguyen, Renqin Zhang, Chi-Hung Lee
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Publication number: 20190015721Abstract: A breakaway trainer device features a first leg pad mimicking member, a second leg pad mimicking member connected to said second pad-mimicking member; and first and second connectors operable to respectively connect the first and second leg pad mimicking members to first and second posts of a goal net to place the first and second leg pad mimicking members in positions projecting outward from the goal net at a converging angle with one another. The leg pad members feature an optionally adjustable five-hole between their proximal ends, and optionally adjustable scoring holes at their distal ends near the goal posts. Adjustable connectors and/or extendable/collapsible leg pad members enable quick and easy adjustment of the angular positions and forward/rearward reach and placement of the leg pad members to simulated various goaltender positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Dennis M. Iwanchuk
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Publication number: 20190015722Abstract: A yard game system that includes at least one board, a plurality of pegs that extend from an upward directed surface of the at least one board, and a hoop that can be tossed toward the board. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of pegs includes a target support peg, a plurality of target pegs that are disposed radially about the target peg, and the hoop is shaped to encircle more than one of the plurality of pegs supported by the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Larry R. Cockrell, JR.
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Publication number: 20190015723Abstract: A lacrosse training aid has a first body portion having a first end and a second end, a second body portion having a first end and a second end, and a locking mechanism. The first body portion second end is operatively coupled to the second body portion first end. Furthermore, the first body portion first end is releasably coupled to the second body portion second end by the locking mechanism. The first body portion first end and second body portion second end are movable between a first position in which the locking mechanism secures the first body portion first end to the second body portion second end, and a second position in which the first body portion first end is moveable with respect to the second body portion second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Brielle Trygg, Tyler Trygg
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Publication number: 20190015724Abstract: A golf swing core basic training assisting device is applicable to training of takeaway and follow-through of a golf swing motion and generally includes a bottom board that is set at heels of a player and in parallel therewith. A rotation shaft is rotatably mounted to each of two sides of the bottom board. The rotation shafts are arranged to extend at predetermined best angles along outer sides of foot soles. As such, the arrangement of the rotation shafts allows for exhibition, in a tangible form, of an angle of a club in takeaway and follow-through, allowing the player to timely observe correctness of the club angle and to guide the body to turn correctly, and to set the club head on a correct swing trace to thereby strengthen muscle memory and improve performance of learning so as to establish excellent basis for swing motions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Li-Wei Yang
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Publication number: 20190015725Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can comprise systems and devices for improving a player's tennis swing timing. In some embodiment, the systems and devices can comprise a first band and a second band. The first band can include a first adherent component, and the second band can include a second adherent component. The second adherent component can detachably attach to the first adherent component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Dylan Taylor Wright
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Publication number: 20190015726Abstract: A mouthguard according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a teeth engagement portion having a medial surface. An anterior surface is coupled to the teeth engagement portion opposite the medial surface. A first breathing channel extends from the anterior surface to the medial surface. A second breathing channel extends from the anterior surface to the medial surface. A third breathing channel extends from the anterior surface to the medial surface. A first interior wall is disposed between the first breathing channel and the second breathing channel. The first interior wall is configured to be aligned with a first upper incisor of a wearer. A second interior wall is disposed between the second breathing channel and the third breathing channel. The second interior wall is configured to be aligned with a second upper incisor of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Jay N. Turkbas
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Publication number: 20190015727Abstract: A skate boot comprising an outer shell with a heel portion for receiving the heel of the foot; an ankle portion for receiving the ankle, the ankle portion comprising a rear portion for facing at least partially the lower part of the Achilles tendon; and medial and lateral side portions for facing the medial and lateral sides of the foot respectively. The skate boot also comprises a tendon guard extending upwardly from the ankle portion of the outer shell for facing at least partially the upper part of the Achilles tendon, the tendon guard comprising a recess for receiving an insert. The tendon guard has a first flexion mode when no insert is received in the recess and a second flexion mode when the insert is received in the recess. The second flexion mode is different from the first flexion mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: IVAN LABONTE
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Publication number: 20190015728Abstract: A disclosed method for manufacturing a glove includes forming a base via molding, the base being shaped to include a palm portion and one or more extremity portions. The method also includes forming a top skin via molding, the top skin including one or more compartments, and forming a backhand assembly by attaching one or more edges of the one or more compartments of the top skin to the base. At least one remaining edge of each of the one or more compartments is unattached from the base. The method also includes reversing an orientation of the backhand assembly, filling each of the one or more compartments of the top skin with foam, and attaching the at least one remaining edge of each of the one or more compartments to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Eric LEMIEUX
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Publication number: 20190015729Abstract: A board apparatus that a user can ride and use to traverse inclines is disclosed. The board apparatus comprises an elongated board with a pivot wheel protruding through the board. A user of the board apparatus can stand on the board with feet in front and behind the pivot wheel, balancing a substantial portion of their weight on the pivot wheel. By adjusting their weight on the pivot wheel, the user is able to control the board's direction of travel. The board apparatus may further comprise a brake apparatus integrated to the pivot wheel that allows the user to maintain control over their speed as the board apparatus gains momentum going down an incline. The board apparatus may further comprise low friction elements at their front and/or rear ends to assist in maintaining momentum if the front or rear end comes into contact with the ground or an obstacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Hill Glider Inc.Inventor: William Paul SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20190015730Abstract: A motorized skateboard comprising a board and a plurality of wheels attached with the board is presented. At least one of the wheels includes an electric motor contained within the wheel to propel the skateboard when activated. In one case, the motorized skateboard comprises two wheels and where the wheels are pivotally attached with the board to assist in board turning. The wheels may also be shaped so that they are convex to assist in board turning. There may also be a tread disposed over and between the wheels such that the tread moves as the wheels rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: JOSEPH PIKULSKI
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Publication number: 20190015731Abstract: An electric vehicle may comprise a board including deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may be mounted to the board and configured to propel the electric vehicle using the wheel assembly. At least one orientation sensor may be configured to measure orientation information of the board, and at least one pressure-sensing transducer may be configured to determine rider presence information. A motor controller may be configured to receive the orientation information and the rider presence information, and to cause the motor assembly to propel the electric vehicle based on the orientation and presence information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Daniel WOOD, Julian de la RUA
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Publication number: 20190015732Abstract: A chair-shaped hoverboard attachment may comprise at least one chair atop a platform having at least one wheel on the platform's underside, wherein the platform contains a control box and a removable hoverboard attachment element, such as a strap. In some embodiments, one or more control rods with brake controls may extend from the platform to within reach of the chair and may be configured to control the hoverboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Maurice Rosemeyer
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Publication number: 20190015733Abstract: A stand-and-spray foam delivery method and device for creating a foam line on a hard surface, such as an athletic playing field, while a user is standing in an upright position. The method provides a vanishing foam formula comprising a relatively high level of surfactant in an aerosol can having an actuator device with a cylindrical actuator orifice that has a round opening and long and straight sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Jason Record, Todd Sniper
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Publication number: 20190015734Abstract: A gaming machine 1 with a plurality of transparent mechanical reels 51a to 51e, a plurality of motors 60a to 60e arranged respectively for spinning and stopping the transparent mechanical reels 51a to 51e, and a display 20 arranged inside of circumference of the transparent mechanical reels 51a to 51e through which the display can be visually recognized from a player's viewpoint. The gaming machine (a) generates a start signal in response to a player's operation, (b) receives the generated start signal and randomly determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed, (c) displays rotation of combination of the transparent mechanical reels 51a to 51e rotated by the motors 60a to 60e and the video reels shown on the display 20, and (d) stops the rotational display at any determined symbol and grants an award to a player.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: ZeStar Inc.Inventor: Yutaka SUGANO
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Publication number: 20190015735Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable sealing piece having a game unit, the sealing piece is a sealing film or an upper cover, to cover and seal an opening of a disposable container. A print layer is disposed on surface of the disposable sealing piece, and on the print layer is disposed at least a game unit. When a cup, a bowl of disposable container, or a meal box is covered with the sealing film or the upper cover, it is capable of providing game functions of context interactions. The structure of the disposable sealing piece makes use of the conventional sealing piece, and through patterns of elaborate design, to integrate body gesture, mood, and game together, to provide and present a combined real scene for the entertainment of the user. The game thus obtained include various dances, sports, Kungfu, combined real scene, and parent-child interactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: JOHN LIN
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Publication number: 20190015736Abstract: Provided is a cube set operating based on short-distance wireless communication and a method and system for recognizing a cube pattern using the same. The cube set includes a plurality of cubes having different patterns formed on faces and a cube case in which a plurality of partition spaces where the plurality of cubes is respectively seated has been formed. One or more magnetic bodies are formed in at least some of the faces of the cube, and a plurality of magnetic sensors is formed in each of the partition spaces of the cube case.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Sang Taek HAN, Sung Hyuk MOON
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Publication number: 20190015737Abstract: Team tracking kits, methods of using a team tracking kits, and methods or providing team tracking kits are described. An example embodiment of a team tracking kit includes an elongate member, a first token, and a first plurality of tokens. The first token includes a representation of a first team. Each token of the first plurality of tokens includes a representation of a rival team, a representation of an event within a postseason within which the first team can participate, or a representation of an event within a tournament within which the first team can participate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: NKB Creative Designs, Inc.Inventor: Nicole Brown
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Publication number: 20190015738Abstract: An apparatus that immerses the user into a virtual reality environment where the user can train by themselves or compete with others in the same or other locations, enhanced by the principles of a gyroscope combined with the principles of simulation and virtual reality. The invention can be employed for entertainment, physical exercise, and competitive sports. A user of this invention has the capability of undergoing complex three hundred and sixty degree motions because of the gyroscopic aspects of the apparatus in conjunction with cable robots, exo skeleton human-computer interface, and virtual reality head mounted displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Roelof Bootsma
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Publication number: 20190015739Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating user interaction with a virtual environment are discussed herein. In various implementations, the virtual environment may comprise a virtual reality game and a visual depiction of an input device of a user. As the user moves an input device, the visual depiction of the input device may appear to move in the virtual environment to facilitate gameplay. For example, a series of images corresponding to different visual characteristics may appear to travel toward the user. A score for the user may be determined based on the number of the series of images the user is able to intercept by moving the input device such that the position of an image traveling toward the user corresponds to the end of the visual depiction of the input device having the same visual characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: SPECULAR THEORY, INC.Inventors: Morris D. MAY, Catherine Ryan PULLIAM
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Publication number: 20190015740Abstract: The invention comprises methods, systems and processes for mobile/online software generated games and implemented through digital media devices. More specifically, this invention discloses methods, processes and systems for combining verified player inputs using an image scanning device feature to participate in a gaming method and process involving a plurality of algorithms. Using the unique online gaming systems with real time serial inputs, the invention enables players to receive, donate, gift or transfer electronic considerations or currencies measured and allocated by said unique online gaming systems with real time serial inputs. Further, the invention discloses the use of the game engine in block chain algorithms, systems and processes to create digital currency of definite value for gift, exchange, transfer or transaction purposes. Finally, the invention incorporates a quantum computing feature to hold an encrypted digital currency in suspense.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Jerry David Foley, Kevin Edward Sprouse, Douglas R. Elliott
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Publication number: 20190015741Abstract: A server device including: a communication interface configured to receive positional information with respect to a plurality of users including first and second users located in a real world, one of the plurality of users operating the terminal device; a memory configured to store a plurality of items and parameter values in association with user identification information of each user, the memory being configured to store computer-readable instructions, the plurality of items including first and second items, the user identification information including first and second user identification information for the first and second users; and a processor configured to execute the computer-readable instructions so as to assign the first item to the second user identification information of the second user switched from the first user and vary the parameter value of the first item based on the positional information of the second user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Kazuki MORISHITA
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Publication number: 20190015742Abstract: A removable joystick for use with a video game controller includes a base shaft that is coupled to a joystick unit in the housing of the video game controller so that the proximal end of the base shaft extends to a location at or below an outer surface of the housing. A top shaft assembly is removably coupleable to the base shaft. The top shaft assembly includes a top shaft with a proximal end that removably couples to a joystick ball. The top shaft assembly also includes a collar that is spring loaded and movably coupled to the top shaft and has a flange that extends outward from the outer surface of the collar. The top shaft assembly removably couples to the base shaft via a quick disconnect assembly. When the top shaft assembly is disconnected from the base shaft, the flange of the collar engages and retains a dust cover disposed over the collar to inhibit misplacement or loss of the dust cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Bradley M. Strahle
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Publication number: 20190015743Abstract: A removable joystick for use with a video game controller includes a base shaft that is coupled to a joystick unit in the housing of the video game controller so that the proximal end of the base shaft extends to a location at or below an outer surface of the housing. A top shaft assembly is removably coupleable to the base shaft. The top shaft assembly includes a top shaft with a proximal end that removably couples to a joystick ball. The top shaft assembly also includes a collar that is spring loaded and movably coupled to the top shaft and has a flange that extends outward from the outer surface of the collar. The top shaft assembly removably couples to the base shaft via a quick disconnect assembly. When the top shaft assembly is disconnected from the base shaft, the flange of the collar engages and retains a dust cover disposed over the collar to inhibit misplacement or loss of the dust cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Bradley M. Strahle
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Publication number: 20190015744Abstract: Based on a user operation on an operation unit, an operation target is controlled in a virtual space, and it is determined whether or not the operation target is in a predetermined situation in the virtual space. Then, a vibration signal for vibrating a vibration unit is generated in accordance with the state of the operation target in the virtual space, and the vibration signal is generated by associating a plurality of types of vibrations with a plurality of states of the operation target. When it is determined that the operation target is in the predetermined situation, the vibration signal is generated so that regarding a first type of vibration among the plurality of types of vibrations, the vibration is weaker than in a case where it is not determined that the operation target is in the predetermined situation, or the vibration disappears.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Hiroshi UEDA, Ichiro SUZUKI, Shintaro SATO
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Publication number: 20190015745Abstract: A system and method for analyzing and improving the performance of a body motion of an animal or human subject requires instrumenting a subject with inertial sensors, monitoring a body motion of interest, converting sensor data into motion data and animation, comparing the motion data with existing data for motion related performance parameters, providing a real-time, information rich, animation and data display of the results in color coded displays; and based on the results prescribing a training regime with exercises selected from a library of standardized exercises using standardized tools and training aids.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Michael D. BENTLEY
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Publication number: 20190015746Abstract: A game apparatus includes two LCDs, and a game screen is displayed on one LCD, and a touch panel is set on the other LCD. A game screen for teaching an input timing and an input kind that are set in advance is displayed, and music for teaching the input timing is output. A player performs a touch-on operation, a touch-off operation, a flipping operation and a rubbing operation on the touch panel by viewing the game screen, and listening to the music. The input timing and input kind that are performed by the player and the input timing and the input kind that are set in advance are compared to thereby produce a situation corresponding to the comparison result.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Kazuyoshi Ohsawa
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Publication number: 20190015747Abstract: A multi-view display quest system includes a multi-view (MV) display including one or more MV pixels, wherein each MV pixel is configured to emit beamlets in different directions in a beamlet coordinate system; an input node configured to receive a first attribute of a first quest player or of a first viewing zone and, optionally, a second attribute of a second quest player or of a second viewing zone; and a system controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: David Steven Thompson, Albert Han Ng, Paul Henry Dietz
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Publication number: 20190015748Abstract: A system obtains game medium information associated with a game medium in a virtual space. When a predetermined event occurs, the system determines a generation condition for an image of the virtual space based on the game medium information. The system generates an image including the game medium based on the generation condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: GREE, INC.Inventor: Hitoshi IMAI
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Publication number: 20190015749Abstract: In a communication system including a server and a plurality of communication terminals capable of communication with the server, based on a variety of parameters indicating the status of a space formed within a game playable by the user of each communication terminal over the communication system, the server transmits advisory information, which suggests the next action for the space, to the communication terminal. The communication terminal displays a screen including the received advisory information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: GREE, INC.Inventor: Takayuki SANO
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Publication number: 20190015750Abstract: A server includes a storage unit storing characteristic data objects of each user, each characteristic data object having a first parameter value representing an ability of the characteristic data object to exert power, a second parameter value representing an ability to reduce the first parameter value of each characteristic data object of another user different from the user having the characteristic data object, and one of attributes having a superiority-inferiority relationship relative to each other. The server further includes a receiving unit receiving a game proceeding instruction from a device of each user, and a parameter adjusting unit adjusting the second parameter value of each characteristic data object of the user of the device, based on a first number of characteristic data objects of the user that have an attribute superior to a first attribute assigned among characteristic data objects of a second user different from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: GREE, Inc.Inventor: Masaru Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20190015751Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for deploying game-based therapy correlated with, but independent from, an executing game program. In general, game content within a display can be improved with an overlay of visual therapeutic content such as a visual indicator of a current emotional or physiological state, along with visual features or effects that alter game difficulty. A variety of visual effects can usefully be integrated with third-party game content with requiring direct computation access to the executing game code. For example, effects such as dimming, fading, pixelating, or fogging can be rendered within active regions of a game window independently from, but correlated with the visual content of, the current game. This is suitable for delivering treatment for a range of cognitive and similar disorders and permits rendering of user-specific therapeutic content in combination with third-party games and gaming platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Jason Michal Kahn, II, Nicholas S. Snietka, Trevor B. Stricker
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Publication number: 20190015752Abstract: In some examples, access data for one or more gaming applications accessed by the client device is tracked and the access data for the one or more gaming applications may be sent to a server. A prefetching profile may be received from the server. The prefetching profile may specify a plurality of likelihood values for a plurality of gaming data files that are likely to be accessed by the client device within a specific timeframe. A set of gaming data files may be prefetched from an external source based on the prefetching profile. For example, the set of gaming data files may be selected from the plurality of gaming data files based on the prefetching profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Michael A. CHAN, Michael K. FLEMING, Justin QUAN
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Publication number: 20190015753Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for operating a fantasy league including: fantasy player information including performance history of one or more real-world athletes selected as fantasy players is stored. Sponsorship information associated with the fantasy player is stored on at least one of an individual or team basis. An operational request from a fantasy client device is received. An association between the operational request and the fantasy player is determined. An operational result is determined. At least one item of sponsorship information is associated with the operational result. The operational result and the sponsorship information are transmitted. An alert window is displayed at the fantasy client device including the sponsorship information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: DizpersionInventors: Frank C. Nicholas, Ian B. Carswell
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Publication number: 20190015754Abstract: A system comprises a plurality of apparatuses. A method is enabled by a plurality of apparatuses. A computer-readable storage medium stores an application thereon. An apparatus transmits first data and receives first data transmitted by another apparatus, then in response to receiving first data, transmits second data to a plurality of apparatuses and receives second data transmitted by any of the plurality of apparatuses. The apparatus which transmitted or received first data attains objectives of an application. A plurality of apparatuses which received second data obtain information about attained objectives of the application. The apparatus, the system, the method or the computer-readable storage medium are each usable to play an interactive game when the application is a game application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: THEODOR RADU
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Publication number: 20190015755Abstract: A system including a plush toy implement in the shape of a sports implement; an audio player device that is configured to broadcast a parent message that is operable for comforting an infant; a storage pocket implement disposed on a first sidewall portion of the plush toy implement, wherein the storage pocket is configured to contain the audio player device; a strap implement sewn to a second sidewall portion of the plush toy implement that is configured to be safely secured to a sidewall of a crib, a stroller, a car seat, a play pen or a carrying handle of a safety seat; and a water-resistant housing structure enclosing the audio player device, in which the housing structure comprises at least rounded corners and edges that are configured to be secured within and removed from the storage pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Donald L. Marshall, JR.
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Publication number: 20190015756Abstract: A self-righting flier includes a battery residing at a rounded bottom of a flier body, propellor blades and louvers below the propellor blades. The louvers include rounded projections extending down of bottom most corners. The bottom location of the battery and the louvers provide the self-righting of the flier. The flier further includes a top most guard preventing or reducing damage from ceiling impacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Clayton R. Golliher
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Publication number: 20190015757Abstract: The present invention provides a spinning toy comprising novel structure and design. The spinning toy includes a main body provided with blades, each of which can be provided with weight modules. The weight modules are provided with counter-weight members, of which the positions are adjustable. A bearing having an upper finger cover and a bottom finger cover is mounted in the center of the main body. By pinching the two finger covers via fingers, a user can hold the toy and suspend the main body between the fingers, and then slightly flicks the blades with the other hand to enable the blades to spin; and when the positions of the counter-weight members of the weight modules are adjusted, as the gravity center is no longer evenly distributed, the user can make the blades spin for a long time by swinging the toy in a proper rhythm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Yuen Pik Pandora MAK
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Publication number: 20190015758Abstract: A robot includes a control circuit that detects a changing maximum value of a pitch angle, when the robot moves to a predetermined target point by rotating its main body. The control circuit determines a minimum control amount corresponding to the maximum value of the pitch angle, when the robot arrives at a predetermined distance short of the predetermined target point. The control circuit generates a deceleration control amount for the second drive mechanism that is greater than or equal to the minimum control amount, according to a remaining distance to the predetermined target point. The control circuit decelerates the rotation of the main body by controlling the second drive mechanism in accordance with the deceleration control amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: SEIYA HIGUCHI
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Publication number: 20190015759Abstract: A digital audio player device comprises a set of switches that activate audio files stored on a flash memory or on another device linked via wireless technology such as Bluetooth. The audio player works in combination with a set of discs featuring pictograms or symbols each of which corresponds to one of the switches. Pressing a pictogram and/or its corresponding switch activates the audio file represented by that pictogram.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Basile Fattal
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Publication number: 20190015760Abstract: A unique adaptive method of Mechanical Vapor Re-compression (MVR) to dehydrate abrasive sludge to a dry, sterile state that is nearly moisture free while maintaining extremely high process efficiencies by adaptively tuning the system parameters related to the varying specific plus latent heats of the input feedstream. This Adaptive MVR (AMVR) process is supported by the effective use of a unique method and apparatus for the optimization of the conductive heating process as applied to a range of sludge consistencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: James William Masten, JR.