Abstract: An exercising assisting and support assembly includes a body having a bottom surface, a top surface, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a first end and a second end. The body is elongated from the first end to the second end and a cross-section of the body has a trapezoidal shape. The body has a length from the first end to the second end is between 24.0 inches and 48.0 inches and a height from the bottom surface to the top surface being at least 12.0 inches and less than 16.0 inches. The bottom surface has a width from the first lateral side to the second lateral side between 16.0 inches and 20.0 inches and the top surface has a width from the first lateral side to the second lateral side at least equal to 4.0 inches and no greater than 10.0 inches.

Abstract: A device (1) for the assisted execution of a physical exercise by a user includes a sitting area (2) in which the user is accommodated. Leg movement devices (3) are suitable for accommodating the right and left foot, respectively, of the user to move them according to a rotatory trajectory with respect to a leg rotation axis (G-G). Arm movement devices (4) are graspable by the user with the right and left hand, respectively, to move them according to a rotatory trajectory with respect to an arm rotation axis (B-B) that extends parallel to the leg rotation axis (G-G). The device further includes an exercise controller (5) operatively connected to the leg movement devices (3) and to the arm movement devices (4) to transmit the respective movement simultaneously.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular strap-based exercise apparatus, kit, and method of use thereof, and more particularly to an apparatus, kit, and method for modularly connecting components of a strap-based exercise device. In an embodiment, the strap-based exercise apparatus includes one or more infinity loops configured to attach various portions of the exercise apparatus together. The exercise apparatus may be provided as a kit including an elongated member, a grip assembly, and one or more mechanisms for adjusting the length of a strap and connecting straps together.

Abstract: A training aid for weightlifting is disclosed. The training aid includes a shaft, a first grip area extending from a left end of the shaft towards a midpoint of the shaft, a second grip area extending from a right end of the shaft towards the midpoint of the shaft, wherein the first and second grip areas include the non-slip material, one or more rings located at the midpoint of the shaft, and wherein the rings generate an audible sound when rotated about the shaft, stoppers affixed to the shaft between the grip areas and the one or more rings, wherein the stoppers are configured to prevent the one or more rings from moving towards the grip areas, and wherein when a user lifts the training aid and the one or more rings graze the user, the one or more rings rotate about the shaft and generate an audible sound.

Abstract: A bed with an exercise function includes: an upper exercise arm which is embedded in an insertion groove formed in a front surface or peripheral part of the head part, has a horizontal bar and leg parts extending downward from both ends of the horizontal bar, and is rotatable to protrude forward by a rotary support part provided at a lower end of the leg part; and a rotation stopping part which is coupled to the upper exercise arm and stops rotation of the upper exercise arm in a state in which the upper exercise arm protrudes forward at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A balance platform configurable to have a second member with a flat side on the ground and a curved side facing upwards, and a first member that rocks on the second member. The elements of this balance platform are interchangeable in position to create different parameters of movement based on the different configurations. This invention may be used as a very easy balance platform for work or when upper body stability is desired. Additionally, there are different curvatures and combinations of curvatures of the surfaces that may be combined to adjust difficulty of balancing.

Abstract: A hand therapy kit includes hand therapy modules and a housing having defined receptacles in which the hand therapy modules are removably disposed. A module presence sensor is disposed in each receptacle to detect the presence or absence of the corresponding hand therapy module. A microprocessor disposed in the hand therapy kit sends the module presence sensor data to a remote computer that analyzes the module presence sensor data to determine whether the patient is complying with a prescribed treatment regimen. The remote computer can generate warnings, alerts, and/or notifications when noncompliance is detected.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a screen golf system and a method of realizing an image for screen golf that are capable of outputting an image to a floor screen using an image output device that has a resolution different from the resolution of an image output device that outputs an image to a front screen, in a user golf play space, and of realizing the image output to the front screen and the image output to the floor screen as a single image in order to solve a problem whereby it is impossible to output images to the front screen and to the floor screen using a single image output device.

Abstract: A motion correction apparatus, including: a setting portion configured to set a target motion; a detecting unit configured to detect an actual motion of a user corresponding to the target motion; a motion correcting unit configured to correct user motion by applying an external stimuli to a body or a brain of the user; and an outputting unit configured to output control signals to the motion correcting unit based on an attainment level of the actual motion detected by the detecting unit to the target motion so that the actual motion approaches to the target motion, wherein the target motion includes a final target motion and a single or a plurality of intermediate target motion set in steps up to the final target motion.

Abstract: A sports training aid is configured to help improve a player's skills in the game of lacrosse. The sports training aid can embody a lacrosse stick with a head and shaft. In one implementation, the lacrosse stick includes one or more sensors that change state. A controller couples with the sensors to administer one or more training modes. Each training mode can cause the controller to associate the change in state of the sensors in response to movement of the head.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring performance of a physical exercise routine. The system comprises a plurality of motion and position sensors configured to generate sensory information including at least a rate of movements of a user performing the physical exercise routine; a database containing routine information representing at least an optimal execution of the physical exercise routine; a training module configured to: compare the generated sensory information to the routine information to detect at least dissimilarities respective thereof, wherein the dissimilarities indicate if the pace of performing the physical exercise routine is incorrect; provide feedback to the user with at least instructions related to correcting the pace of performing the physical exercise routine; and a display for displaying the feedback.

Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsion device, in particular to an underwater propulsion device for divers (1) and swimmers comprising one or several drives (2) provided with electric motors (4) and means (3) for fixing the drives (2) to the legs or arms of the diver (1) or swimmer, wherein the electric motors (4) are provided with a sump cooling, with the electric motors (4) being arranged in waterproof housings (5) and each waterproof housing (5) only being partially filled with a cooling liquid. By arranging the drives (2) on the extremities of the diver (1) or swimmer, the flexibility and mobility are significantly increased; at the same time, the provision of a sump cooling system improves heat dissipation and thus increases the power density.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball showing increased controllability on approach shots for less than 40 yards and showing excellent shot feeling. In the inventive golf ball, the paint film is formed from a curing type paint composition including: a base material containing a polyrotaxane, and a curing agent containing a polyisocyanate, and wherein the polyrotaxane has a cyclodextrin, a linear molecule included in a cyclic structure of the cyclodextrin in a manner of piercing through the cyclic structure of the cyclodextrin, and a blocking group located at both ends of the linear molecule to prevent disassociation of the cyclodextrin, and at least a part of hydroxyl groups of the cyclodextrin is modified with a caprolactone chain via —O—C3H6—O— group.

Abstract: The ball includes a plurality of polygonal panels that are attached to one another, each such panel having a marginal region and a central region, wherein the marginal region is raised or elevated relative to the central region. By virtue of its material of construction, the weight of the ball is about half that of an equivalent-sized conventional soccer ball. As a consequence of its configuration and weight, the ball can be readily kicked to follow a bending, curving, dipping, and/or swerving trajectory.

Abstract: Multifunctional sports ball (1) the external surface of which comprises at least a first and a second type of zone; characterized in that each zone (2, 3) comprises a structure adapted to the practice of one specific sport. According to one alternative form of the invention, the ball (1) is designed for the simultaneous practice of basketball and football.

Abstract: One or more devices, methods, and systems implementing one or more techniques for use of one or more sport balls and/or evaluations of handling one or more sport balls are disclosed. One or more techniques may include a sport ball having one or more pressure sensors configured to generate one or more force values between the one or more pressure sensors and a sport ball user upon use/engagement of the sport ball with the user. One or more techniques may include a processor configured to determine at least one handling value, perhaps based upon the one or more force values.

Abstract: An improved racquet handle, such as for a tennis or racquetball racquet, comprised of a flex control device that enables a user to adjust the flexibility of the racquet handle. The increased flexibility of the racquet handle enables a user to impart greater force on a ball, such as a tennis ball, and also dampens or reduces the amount of vibration and/or shock otherwise imparted to the racquet user when the racquet strikes the ball. The flex control device of the present invention is comprised of a fixed insert portion and an interchangeable, removable insert that enables a user to control the amount of the flexibility of the racquet.

Abstract: A golf putter includes a head and a shaft. The head has a head body having a top surface that is formed with a mounting groove. The shaft has a main body portion and a connecting portion connected to the main body portion. The connecting portion is inserted into the mounting groove, is movable along the mounting in a longitudinal direction, and has a non-circular cross-section, such that the connecting portion is non-rotatable relative to the mounting groove of the head.

Abstract: A coupling device is adapted for use in a golf putter. The golf putter includes a shaft and a head. The coupling device is adapted for interconnecting the shaft and the head, and includes a first coupling member and a second coupling member. The first coupling member is adapted to be connected to the shaft. The second coupling member is adapted to be connected to the head, and is pivotally connected to the first coupling member so that an angle between the shaft and the head is adjustable.

Abstract: A ball striking device includes a ball striking plate having a front surface configured to strike a ball and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The ball striking plate has a desired-contact region and a perimeter. One or more spoke-like reinforcement ribs may be located on the rear surface and may radiate away from the desired-contact region toward the perimeter. At least one of the spoke-like reinforcement ribs may be located in an upper-toe quadrant or in an upper-heel quadrant of the rear surface. One or more encircling reinforcement ribs may be located on the rear surface. The one or more encircling reinforcement ribs may be at least partially encircling the desired-contact region. A thickened portion of the ball striking plate may be positioned behind the desired-contact region of the ball striking plate. The ball striking device may be a golf club head.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion having a front portion including a face portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, and a bottom portion. The face portion may have a center portion, an outer wall portion surrounding the center portion, and a plurality of inner wall portions connecting the center portion to the outer wall portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a golf club head with a plurality of energy storage features are presented herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a body comprising a strike face, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a crown, a channel, a chamfer spanning between a strike face and the crown, and an internal radius transition feature from the strike face to at least one of the sole or the crown.

Abstract: Embodiments of putter golf club heads with an elastomer is enclosed herein. Other embodiments and methods may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head body and a weight member that is secured to the body in a weight mount. The weight member is constructed to utilize lateral forces to couple to the head body to minimize the structure required to retain the weight member. The weight member includes a spring feature that is movably coupled to a weight body so that it is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the second configuration a portion of the spring feature extends outward from a side wall of the weight body. The weight mount includes an undercut and the spring feature extends into the undercut and is partially flexed by the abutment of the spring feature and a perimeter wall of weight mount when the weight member is disposed in the weight mount.

Abstract: A club head is adapted to be connected to a shaft of a golf putter. The club head includes a head unit formed with a fixing hole that is adapted for insertion of the shaft thereinto. The fixing hole has a width in a lengthwise direction of the head unit adapted to be larger than a width of the shaft in the lengthwise direction, such that the position of the head unit relative to the shaft is adjustable in the lengthwise direction.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.

Abstract: An accessory rack for a golf cart is shown for use in a golf cart having a fold-out rear seat. One or more of the racks can be installed without modification of the golf cart. The rack is secured to the golf cart in such a way as to allow a golf bag to be securely attached within the fold-out seat area at a desired height or angle to facilitate easier club retrieval and selection while keeping the bag secure when the cart is in motion. The rack can also be easily attached and removed for easy transfer and storage.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a club head for adjusting vertical spin of a golf ball. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flying object water game by which an object is thrown or tossed at a framework on which water emitting targets reside. A target framework includes one or more detachable water emitting targets. A first team defends the framework while a second team throws or tosses, from a predetermined distance, a flying object at the target framework and associated water emitting targets with the objective to hit and detach one or more targets from the framework.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a sporting apparatus, system, method and/or computer program product may provide an electronically and programmably controlled sporting device. Certain embodiments include the sporting robotic device apparatus which may include at least one or more of: at least one pair of parallel panels facing one another forming a tunnel space therebetween, with an array of a plurality of sensors on the inner periphery of said parallel panels; or a plurality of sensors arranged in an array on an inner periphery of a tunnel space; wherein said plurality of sensors is configured to detect, and sense a projectile following a path through said tunnel space; and at least one data collection system configured to: capture a time stamp and location of occurrence of a detection event, store said time stamp and said location of said detection event, and analyze a trajectory and path followed by the projectile through said tunnel space.

Abstract: An apparatus for strength training of an athlete in preparation for playing a sport that requires swinging of a bat or other implement comprises an attachment mechanism that is removably attachable to the proximal “grip” end of the implement, and a weight attachable to the attachment mechanism. A principle axis of inertia of the weight is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the implement, such that added weight does not significantly impact the athlete's use of the bat during practice drills and games. Concentration of the weight near the athlete's hand(s) also reduces risk of injury. In embodiments, additional weights can be added to the apparatus as needed. In embodiments, the apparatus includes a flexible inner member that is pressed against the shaft of the implement by threading thereon of an outer member. A longitudinal spring can be included to create tension between elements of the apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for performing motor activity, including a plurality of modular devices, each modular device including a unit for generating at least one sensory stimulus, a generation unit activation unit and a mechanism for detecting a human reaction to the stimuli, there being provided an external control unit intended to generate commands for the activation unit of each modular device. The external control unit includes a unit for measuring the parameters acquired by one or more sensors associated with the body of at least one person.

Abstract: The invention discloses a kicking tee for American football or rugby that maximizes the possible forward lean of the football which extends the segment of impact through the ball while also exposing the entire ball from base to tip to the view of the kicker, allowing the kicker to more easily aim at the ball's sweet spot. The results achieved by use of the present invention are greater distance and height, velocity and hangtime, as well as greater control of the trajectory of the ball over that of the prior art. The invention also improves on the prior art by allowing a greater overall range of ball placement, resulting in the kicker having greater control over where the ball will travel on the field of play.

Abstract: A user performing a water sport is appropriately supported. A wrist terminal includes an LCD and an output control unit. The output control unit measures a time from when a swell of a wave occurs or passes until the swell breaks. In addition, the output control unit causes the LCD to display time information of the measured time.

Abstract: A trampoline includes a trampoline frame with trampoline legs supporting the trampoline frame above a ground. Trampoline springs connect to the trampoline frame. A trampoline bed is connected to the trampoline springs. The trampoline bed is extended across the trampoline frame. A trampoline enclosure has at least one enclosure pole supporting an enclosure net. A pulley system is mounted to the enclosure pole and the pulley system includes a pulley mounted to a pulley line. The pulley line connects to an enclosure top support. The enclosure net is connected to the enclosure top support. Optionally, the trampoline also has a free end of the pulley line. The free end of the pulley line extends away from the pulley to be accessible to a user.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for creating and evaluating computational models for games (e.g., individual or team sports games, etc.), team performance, and individual player performance evaluation. The method comprises obtaining data associated with the team game, the information comprising at least one individual player activity, at least one team activity, at least one game event, and a location in space and time for each of the events and activities; generating quantitative values for the data associated with the team game; and evaluating either or both an individual player and a team using the quantitative values.

Abstract: A method (300) for managing time-outs in a game, including: putting a receiver unit (14) in a ready state (205); receiving at the receiver unit (14) a desired time-out signal from a transmitter unit (12); putting the receiver unit in a time-out approval state (210, 215) and indicating to the game official through a receiver user interface (62) that the desired time-out signal has been received; receiving from the game official through the receiver user interface (62) one of an allow command and a deny command. When the allow command is received, the time-out counter (78, 80) is incremented, and, when the deny command is received, the receiver unit (14) is returned to the ready state (205) while keeping constant the time-out counter (78, 90).

Abstract: Measurement accuracy in sports is improved. A wrist terminal includes a measurement information acquiring unit, a reference atmospheric pressure setting unit, and a state determining unit. The reference atmospheric pressure setting unit sets a reference atmospheric pressure. The state determining unit determines that the wrist terminal is located over water when a difference between the reference atmospheric pressure and a current atmospheric pressure after starting sports is within a predetermined atmospheric pressure range and the wrist terminal is located under water when the difference is outside the predetermined atmospheric pressure range. The measurement information acquiring unit 51 performs predetermined measurement on the basis of the determination result from the state determining unit 54.

Abstract: A method and system for recognizing complex patterns of motion and gesturing is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention a pair of wrist (or ankle) bands senses motion which is analyzed to determine user movements in sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes. An optional front facing camera may be used to augment the data stream collected by motion sensing bands worn by the user. Games and training applications used in conjunction with the motion sensing system provide appropriate feedback, incentives, and scoring to the user via visual, audible, and haptic mechanisms.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include methods and systems for communicating plays or other messages between a coach or other non-player user and a player user during a live sporting event or training session. The system includes a set of wearable devices that are worn by players during a sporting event and a computing node that can be used by the coach to select plays or actions. The plays or other actions selected by the coach can be disseminated to the set of wearable devices enabling one or more players to quickly and accurately determine the play or action to perform.

Abstract: An articulator provides for a wearer to bite it between the teeth in the upper jaw and the teeth in the lower jaw. The articulator includes an upper brace and a lower brace formed integrally; whereas, an occlusion unit is formed between the upper brace and the lower brace, thereby providing for biting by the wearer. The front edges of the upper brace and the lower brace are connected to a protector through a connector. When the wearer bites the articulator, the protector is disposed on an outer edge of the lips for protection. An exhalation opening is formed between the braces and the protector, and is provided with a movable plate that is flipped outward. Therefore, when the wearer bites the articulator, he or she can carry out a respiratory training by inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, thereby increasing the vital capacity effectively.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an athletic glove having a glove body and a friction-enhancing material. The glove body includes a palmar portion and a plurality of digit sheaths extending outwardly from the palmar portion. Each digit sheath includes a proximal end coupled to the palmar portion and an opposing distal end. Furthermore, each digit sheath is operable to receive at least one finger of a hand. The friction-enhancing material is coupled to the volar side of the glove body. The friction-enhancing material includes a plurality of extensions that align with the digit sheaths of the glove body. The friction-enhancing material also includes an outcropping disposed on the distal end of at least one extension such that the outcropping extends around the medial and lateral sides of the digit sheath.

Abstract: A size-adaptable golf glove comprises a palm side, having a first direction of stretch and a back side, having a second direction of stretch, wherein the first direction of stretch and the second direction of stretch are orthogonal to one another, one being directed to length and the other to width.

Abstract: A one finger golf glove is formed as a unitary pattern from a single sheet of material, the unitary pattern including a palm portion arranged at the palm of the golfer's hand and a finger portion arranged at the middle finger and ring finger of the golfer's hand. The glove includes a finger sleeve arranged to receive only the middle finger of the golfer's hand. A strap extends from the palm portion and is sized to extend across the back of the golfer's hand, through a slot in the glove and around the golfer's wrist.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating an ice skate blade is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a rotary brush, an electric motor in signal communication with the rotary brush and operably configured to rotate the bristles about a brush axis, and a receptacle dimensioned to hold the ice skate blade relative to the rotary brush. The rotary brush comprises a hub and a plurality of bristles extending radially from the hub. The apparatus can be utilized to perform a secondary (deburring) treatment to the ice skate blade after a primary (grinding) treatment.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are discussed for an electric-powered personal transportation vehicle with a composite board to support a weight of a user, one or more wheels driven by one or more electric motors, where the electric motors are powered by one or more batteries. The composite board includes a heterogeneous mix of individual components making up the composite board. The composite board includes i) a spine of the composite board made of a hardwood material connected to ii) sides of the composite board made of a vibration-dampening, high-density, foam.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are discussed for an electric powered personal transportation vehicle with electric motors powered by one or more batteries. A battery pack storage enclosure i) contains a set of pocket cores. The first battery pack storage enclosure has a rigid internal structure that has a set of pocket cores that hold the battery cells in place and ii) contains a metal mid-plate that functionally transfers thermal heat rapidly through a metal mass of the metal mid-plate to smooth out spikes of local temperatures when an initial battery cell overheats and fails in order to minimize the heat from the initial battery cell failure from propagating and causing a neighboring battery cell to also fail from the heat.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are discussed for an electric powered personal transportation vehicle with electric motors powered by one or more batteries. A set of universal battery mounting hole locations and a reserved space for one or more battery housings exist on a board for the personal transportation vehicle. The reserved space on the board for the one or more battery housings that house one or more battery packs is set to not interfere with an operation of the motors or the wheels. A first battery pack containing the one or more batteries differs in at least one of i) a different amp-hour capacity, ii) a different length, width, or height, and iii) a different shape than another battery pack designed to be physically contained in the one or more battery housings and electrically connect with corresponding electrical connections in the one or more battery housings.

Abstract: A personal transport system is provided including, in an embodiment, an electrically powered vehicle, a companion remote control, and a companion mobile phone application. The vehicle includes an operator-supporting deck, one or more deck-mounted trucks, one or more axle-mounted wheels on each of the one or more trucks, one or more batteries, and a deck lighting system. The one or more batteries power a motor configured to drive the wheels by way of a pulley system, at least one battery of which is disposed under a battery enclosure. The battery enclosure has a first light indicator system, and the companion remote control has a second light indicator system, each of which is configured for communicating with the operator. The deck lighting system includes a light strip of light-emitting diodes disposed in a groove of the deck configured to change state to communicate with the operator or others sharing a road.