Abstract: A fire-protection element can be formed to accommodate a line penetration. The fire-protection element includes a substantially cylindrical housing, which has an inner side that defines a duct for at least one line and/or one pipe, where an intumescent material is sprayed directly onto at least portions of the inner side of the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire extinguisher cover for covering over a motor vehicle, the battery of which has caught fire. The cover comprises a sheet for covering over the vehicle, the sheet comprising an opening disposed thereon, and a casing assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart casings and a drawstring running through the plurality of casings. The drawstring is arranged to be tightened to achieve a tight abutment between the casing assembly, the ground and the vehicle tires when the vehicle is covered by the sheet, and the fire-extinguishing fluid is run through the at least one opening to be fill up between the vehicle and the sheet resulting in said fluid reaching the battery for extinguishing the fire emanating therefrom.

Abstract: A support bracket for use in installing a sprinkler fitting for a fire protection sprinkler in a building. The support bracket includes a support beam and a center bracket. The center bracket has a body that defines an opening to receive a sprinkler fitting, and a closure assembly, including a closure member having a first end rotatably connected to the body, and a second end having a handle. The closure assembly is movable between an open position and a closed position. When in the closed position, the closure assembly presses the sprinkler fitting against one of the body and the support beam, thereby urging the center bracket against the support beam to maintain the center bracket stationary relative to the support beam. In addition, the closure assembly includes a lock that engages with the closure assembly when the closure member moves from the open position to the closed position, and that prevents the closure member from returning from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: To install a sprinkler fitting for a fire protection sprinkler in a building, a support bracket includes a support beam, end brackets, and center bracket. The center bracket includes a body having an upper portion and a lower portion, each having an arcuate slot defining an opening to receive a sprinkler fitting, and a closure assembly having a first pin and a closure member having a first end rotatably mounted to the body, between the upper portion and the lower portion, by the first pin, and a second end that includes a handle. When the closure member is in a closed position, and the sprinkler fitting is received in the opening, the closure assembly presses the sprinkler fitting against at least one of the body and the support beam, and urges the center bracket against the support beam to maintain the center bracket stationary relative to the support beam.

Abstract: A training system including a floor structure and a utility distribution system generally positioned in or below the floor structure. The utility distribution system includes a plurality of connection locations spaced about the floor structure. The system further includes a utility connection box removably fluidly connectable to the utility distribution system at each of the plurality of connection locations. The utility connection box is removably fluidly connectable to an external line or device to thereby fluidly connect the external line or device to the utility distribution system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to use of rhamnolipid coated nanoparticles of zero valent iron (NZVI), either in its bare form or functionalized with other materials (M) such as trace amounts of a palladium catalyst, for transforming chlorinated solvent pollutants by targeting the non-aqueous phase, which contains said chlorinated solvent pollutants. The method may be useful as water treatment technology for restoration of groundwater resources contaminated with toxic, chlorinated solvent pollutants as well as in the treatment of industrial waste of chlorinated solvents in reactor systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and a method of using the composition to decontaminate surfaces or objects that have opioid contamination, and in particular to decontaminate fentanyls on surfaces using an opioid-active reagent and an opioid-effective solubilizing agent. Preferably, the opioid-active reagent is chlorine dioxide.

Abstract: A jump rope device includes a connection assembly having a male connecting member and a female connecting member. The male connecting member includes a head having first and second locking projections. The female connecting member defines an opening configured to receive at least a portion of the male connecting member into an internal cavity. The female connecting member includes first and second locking arms that are biased into a first position, and configured to move from the first position into a second position when the male connecting member is inserted into the opening. Rotation of the male connecting member relative to the female connecting member moves the locking projections out of contact with the locking arms and into respective apertures defined in the female connecting member, allowing the locking arms to return to the first position and creating a secure connection between the male and female connecting members.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a landing device, particularly for gymnasts when dismounting from said apparatus, particularly for the purpose of a stabilized dismount, characterized in that it comprises at least one first shock-absorbing volume (10) and one second shock-absorbing volume (12), the at least one of these two volumes being inflatable, both superimposed, as well as means (14) of connecting these at least two volumes in said superimposed position. The second shock-absorbing volume is inflatable.

Abstract: This invention discloses an exercise machine with adjustable resistance. The exercise machine includes a fluid container, one or more paddles, a driving device, and an adjusting device. The one or more paddles are arranged in the fluid container into which a fluid is poured. The driving device comprises an adjusting rod to couple with the one or more paddles. The driving device transmits user's force for driving the one or more paddles to rotate. The adjusting device can adjust the depth of the paddles in the fluid, so as to provide differing degrees of resistance for the paddles.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus has an arrangement of strategically placed attachment points on a wall structure, floor and ceiling that enables easy attachment and detachment of a variety of resistance devices (e.g., a handheld and/or inline cable operated resistance creation device, or a stretch band resistance device) to any of the vertical and/or horizontal structures, thereby providing a nearly 360 degree dimensional point of resistance to perform a wide variety of exercises for different muscle groups and subgroups of the body. In one embodiment, an adjustable resistance creation device includes a cable that winds onto a cable spool and the adjustable resistance creation device providing a constant force of resistance throughout the performance of an exercise movement as the cable is pulled and unwinds from the spool. The adjustable resistance creation device may be incorporated within a gym grip or, alternatively, attached to an exercise machine.

Abstract: An exercise assembly for resistance exercises includes a base that is configured to position on a horizontal surface. A post is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from the base. A beam is rotationally coupled to and extends bidirectionally from the post. A first plate is coupled to and centrally positioned above the post. The first plate is padded and configured to seat a user. Each of a pair of rods is slidably coupled to and extends bidirectionally from the beam between the first plate and a respective opposing end of the beam. The rods are configured to selectively couple to the hands and feet of the user. A plurality of bands, which is resilient, is selectively couplable to and extends between the rods and the first plate. The bands are configured to selectively resist movement of the rods along the beam.

Abstract: A foldable exercise chair configured with removable resistance bands to allow various exercises to be performed. An embodiment of the exercise chair allows a user to perform a full range of strength-training exercises and then fold the chair to allow for storage in limited space. This embodiment of the exercise chair is also able to be configured to suit a user's exercise routine by allowing for adding, changing, and removing the resistance bands, as well as modifying the bands for various resistance levels.

Abstract: Various hand-held exercise weights are configured to fit comfortably in a person's hand. Some embodiments define a circular loop about a central opening. Some embodiments have first and second segments that change in girth as a function of distance from a juncture defined therebetween. Some of the embodiments have handgrips of different shapes.

Abstract: Exercise device for a sporting device, including at least a fixed structure and a movable element and optionally a mass hanging from the movable element, wherein: a) the fixed structure, extending at least partially longitudinally along an axis X, is connectable by way of an end portion to a portion of a rod of the sporting device, this structure including at least one limit stop positioned at the free end or between the free end and the movable element, and b) a movable element connectable to the fixed structure and adapted to carry out at least a sliding translation movement with respect to the fixed structure along the axis X.

Abstract: A calf exercising assembly for performing seated calf exercises includes a pair of blocks that is each selectively positioned on support surface thereby facilitating a user's feet to be positioned thereon. Each of the blocks spaces the user's heel from the support surface thereby facilitating the user to perform seated calf exercises. A yoke is provided and the yoke is coupled to a weight. Additionally, the yoke is positioned on the user's thighs thereby facilitating the user to perform seated calf raises.

Abstract: A weightlifting bench comprising two adjustable arms that translate across a pair of horizontal rails. The adjustable arms each attaching to a corresponding cushion holder. Each cushion holder containing a stiff, textured, round cushion intended to isolate and challenge the core musculature and strengthen core and back supportive structures to promote proper spine health and alignment.

Abstract: A weight lifting apparatus is provided and includes a pair of weight supports, a pair of handle assemblies coupled to the pair of weight supports, and a central bar interposed between each handle assembly of the pair of handle assemblies. The central bar is coupled to each handle assembly. Each handle assembly includes a handle housing, a grip that is rotatably supported within the handle housing, and a ratchet pawl. The ratchet pawl is selectively manipulatable from a first position that inhibits rotation of the grip relative to the handle housing to a second position that permits rotation of the grip relative to the handle housing.

Abstract: Provided is a treadmill including a frame structure supporting both ends of each of a plurality of slats to allow the plurality of slats to be movable. The frame structure includes a first frame and a second frame arranged parallel to each other with a distance therebetween, a first side frame and a second side frame respectively arranged outside the respective first and second frames, and a plurality of horizontal bars having a length greater than the distance. Each of the plurality of horizontal bars includes a first load region between the first frame and the second frame, a second load region overlapping the first side frame and fixed to the first side frame, and a third load region overlapping the second side frame and fixed to the second side frame.

Abstract: The specification relates to a mobile exerciser. The mobile exerciser can include a mobile exerciser frame; a foot rest assembly attached to the mobile exerciser frame having a working position and a stored position; and a pedal assembly attached to the mobile exerciser frame having a working position and a stored position. The mobile exerciser can be converted from a push mode to a pedal mode by moving the foot rest assembly into a stored position and the pedal assembly into a working position and the mobile exerciser can be converted from a pedal mode to a push mode by moving the foot rest assembly into a working position and the pedal assembly into a stored position.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a metallic section, a polymeric section, and an adhesive material. The metallic section defines an opening and the polymeric section extends over the opening. The adhesive material is disposed between the metallic section and the polymeric section to form an adhesive joint therebetween. The adhesive joint has an adhesive retaining strength configured to inhibit the polymeric section from being detached from the metallic section when the adhesive material is at least partially cured. The metallic section and the polymeric section are also mechanically engaged with one another to form a mechanical joint therebetween having a mechanical retaining strength configured to inhibit the polymeric section from being detached from the metallic section. The adhesive retaining strength of the adhesive joint, alone, is greater than the mechanical retaining strength of the mechanical joint, alone, only when the adhesive material is at least partially cured.

Abstract: An elliptical trainer is provided with a frame, a resistance device, two cranks, two waving assemblies, and two flexible members. The frame includes a first pivot. The resistance device provides a resistance and includes a wheel with an axis. The two cranks are arranged at a left and a right side of the wheel, respectively, and each crank has a first end coupling with the axis. The two waving assemblies are arranged at a left and a right side of the frame, respectively, and each waving assembly has a front end pivotally coupling with the first pivot and a second end coupling with a pedal. In addition, each crank has a second end coupling with a corresponding waving assembly, and each flexible member has a first end indirectly pivoted to the first pivot and a second end coupled to a corresponding waving assembly.

Abstract: A system for converting exercise activity into user credit in a networked multi-user virtual environment, the system including one or more networked server(s) arranged to run the multi-user virtual environment, wherein the system is arranged to obtain from a networked third party system information including user identification for a user and user's exercise activity, which information which information is protected data and has been stored in the third party system and wherein the networked multi-user virtual environment has been authorized to access the data, convert the user's exercise activity into credit for the user in the networked multi-user virtual environment, and store the user credit in the networked multi-user virtual environment. The present application also relates to a method for converting exercise activity into user credit in a networked multi-user virtual environment.

Abstract: A power measurement device, which may be mounted to an inside area of a crank arm, includes processing circuitry within a housing. The processing circuitry is coupled with strain gauges mounted on the crank arm, and produces a power value that is wireless transmitted to a separate display that may receive and display power measurements. The housing may include a mounted portion and a cantilever portion where the mounted portion houses the processing circuitry and the cantilever portion houses batteries supply energy for the processing circuitry and other features.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.

Abstract: A cycling computer with image processing device is provided for a bike and includes a monitor and a button. The cycling computer is designed to record traffic conditions and physiological signals of a rider. The traffic conditions and the physiological signals are digitalized into cycling data to be displayed on a monitor through operation of a button. A CCD device is mounted on the cycling computer for recording environmental images. An image processing unit is connected to the CCD device for receiving the environmental images captured by the CCD module. The environmental images are incorporated with the cycling data to form a plurality of object images. The object images are displayed on the monitor for versatile applications to the rider.

Abstract: A method manages training of users on exercise machines provides a control unit of a user training class on exercise machines. The control unit is accessible by a trainer user managing the training class. Exercise machines are operatively connected to the control unit by a data communication network. The control unit loads a training program to be performed for the class users chosen by the trainer user in a respective memory module of the control unit. The control unit sends a training start command to the exercise machines by the data communication network. The training starts following receipt of the training start command. An operation control instruction of each exercise machine is sent to the exercise machines by the control unit and data communication network. Operation of each exercise machine is controlled based on the operation control instruction of each exercise machine received from the control unit.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a golf ball having dimples with a cross-sectional profile comprising a conical top portion and a non-conical bottom portion. More particularly, the profiles of the present invention are defined by three independent parameters: dimple diameter (DD), edge angle (?EDGE), and saucer ratio (Sr). These parameters fully define the dimple shape and allow for greater flexibility in constructing a dimple profile versus conventional spherical dimples. Further, conical dimples provide a unique dimple cross-section which is visually distinct.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines.

Abstract: Multi-layered, golf balls having a core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core preferably has a foam inner core (center) and surrounding thermoset or thermoplastic outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition comprising secondary blowing agents that are activated by heat is used to form the foam center. Non-foamed thermoset materials such as polybutadiene rubber may be used to form the outer core layer. The core layers have different hardness gradients and specific gravity values. The foam cores have good resiliency, thermal stability, and durability over a wide temperature range. The ball further includes a cover that may be multi-layered.

Abstract: Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises at least one intermediate core layer formed from a composite composition comprising functionalized nano-structures. The functionalized nano-structures may be selected from the group consisting of functionalized polymer nano-structures, functionalized metallic nano-structures, and functionalized elemental nano-structures. For example, the functionalized nano-structures may comprise functionalized graphene, functionalized carbon nanotube, and/or functionalized polyamide nano-fiber. The functionalized nano-structures may be mixed/blended or otherwise combined with conductive nanoshelled structures in the composite composition.

Abstract: A sportsball and manufacturing method thereof are provided. The sportsball includes a carcass and a ball cover. The ball cover includes two or more cover panels having connecting sides connected with each other in edge to edge manner to form a plurality of connecting seams. The ball cover is supported and retained by the construction layer of the carcass in a desired roundness after air inflation. At least one the cover panels of the ball cover provides one or more virtual stitching seams molded to form thereon each imitating an actual stitching seam but having no stitching hole and gap. Each of the virtual stitching seams has a virtual seam recess and a plurality of virtual stitching marks along a bottom of the virtual seam recess imitating actual stitching marks of stitching thread like the actual stitching seam after sides of panels being sewn edge to edge together, so as to reduce the number of cover panels of the ball cover and minimize the presence of stitching holes and gaps of the ball cover.

Abstract: A channelless basketball includes a bladder body without projection ribs and a bladder body which includes a plurality of cover panels attached on the bladder body in edge to edge manner to completely cover the bladder body. At least some of the cover panels are provided with gripping bands each of which is provided along the peripheral adjoining edge of the respective cover panel for providing good gripping and holding ability for the channelless basketball.

Abstract: A string set is a string set strung on a racket as a main string and a cross string, and is configured to include a first string strung as any one of the main string and the cross string and has a small friction force and a small diameter and a second string strung as another one of the main string and the cross string and has a larger friction force and a larger diameter than the diameter and the surface friction force of the first string. This distributes functions to the first string and the second string to obtain both the hairpin performance, which is improved by the large surface friction force and outer diameter of the string, and the cut smash performance, which is improved by the small surface friction force and outer diameter of the string, at the same time.

Abstract: A golf club head including a club face defined by a toe end, a heel end, a top rail and a sole. The golf club head including a plurality of grooves disposed on the club face between the top rail and the sole. Each groove extends between the toe end and the heel end. Widths of the grooves vary in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end.

Abstract: Provided are a golf club head and a method for producing the golf club head. The golf club head comprises a striking face that in turn comprises a recurrent texture pattern that has a period T and that is defined by a plurality of depressions, each depression having an average depth no greater than 0.10 mm. The striking face also comprises a plurality of scorelines that at least partially intersect the recurrent texture pattern and that have a scoreline pitch Ps such that T/Ps is greater than 1.0, each scoreline having an average depth no less than 0.10 mm.

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 first interior cavity portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a bottom portion, a rear portion, a front portion having a face portion, and a plurality of ports in the bottom portion. The plurality of ports may include a first set of ports, a second set of ports, and a third set of ports. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A co-forged iron type golf club is disclosed. More specifically, the present invention discloses a co-forged iron type golf club with the body portion made out of a first material and at least one weight adjustment portion monolithically encased within the body portion of the co-forged iron type golf club head without the need for secondary attachment or machining operations. The present invention creates of an iron type golf club head from a pre-form billet that already contains two or more materials before the actual final forging process resulting in a multi-material golf club head that doesn't require any post manufacturing operations such as machining, welding, swaging, gluing, and the like.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head body and a weight member that is secured to the body. 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, and the weight member is preferably constructed so that it has a low profile.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a weight and a head body defining a channel configured to receive the weight. A position of the weight within the channel is magnetically adjustable using an adjuster that is separate from the head body during use of the golf club head.

Abstract: A flexible grip for implements to be manually swung with speed and force, particularly golf clubs is disclosed. The grip is formed of elastomeric material die cut into patterns from uncured sheet stock. Discrete non-woven fibers of material having desired moisture absorbency are dispensed in random orientation onto the uncured sheet stock and embedded by rolling into the sheet stock. The pattern sheet stock, with embedded fibers is wrapped onto a mandrel which is inserted into a pre-mold, compressed thereon, removed and transferred to a compression mold, and cured. The mandrel is removed from the mold and the cured grip removed from the mandrel and installed onto the implement grip.

Abstract: An improved golf club head cover and hands-free method of use allow a user to hold a golf club normally by the handle with one or two hands while standing substantially upright and slide the golf club head into and out of the head cover while the head cover is sitting on the ground, without the user needing to bend down or touch the head cover. A rigid cover may include a concave main body pivotally connected with one or more rotating components that include tabs that close the rotating components around the golf club head and shaft when the club is inserted securely into the cover. Magnetically attractive and repulsive structures may be included to assist with keeping the cover shut and holding it open. Traction structures are provided to laterally engage grass-covered ground to resist lateral movement during hands-free use.

Abstract: A crossbar connector for a sports goal comprising at least two crossbar elements, wherein the crossbar connector comprises a first connecting portion operable to connect with a first of the at least two crossbar elements and a second connecting portion operable to connect with a second of the at least two crossbar elements, wherein the longitudinal axes of the first and second connecting portions are arranged at an angle of greater than 170° and less than 180°. The invention also extends to a corner connector for a sports goal, disassemblable sports goal kit and a sports goal.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a game apparatus and a method of playing the game are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, an apparatus is provided including a base portion, a pole extending vertically from the base portion, an upper hoop positioned adjacent a top of the pole and secured to the pole, and a lower hoop positioned below the upper hoop and secured to the pole, wherein the lower hoop is horizontally offset from the upper hoop, and an outermost portion of the lower hoop extends further from the pole than an outermost portion of the upper hoop.

Abstract: An apparatus for a ball stowable support is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, an elastic cover secured to the frame, and at least one leg supporting the frame. Each leg of the at least one leg has an opening. The opening is configured to retain a ball.

Abstract: A method for training an athlete to adopt a vertical head-up position includes: placing a visor comprising an opaque region over the face of the athlete such that the opaque region of the visor blocks the upper peripheral vision of the athlete if the athlete lowers his/her head below the vertical head-up position; and having the athlete train with the visor over his/her face to teach the athlete to keep the head in the vertical head-up position, thereby minimizing a risk of head-to-head contact with another athlete during a game. An apparatus for training an athlete to adopt a vertical head-up position is also described.

Abstract: An exercise arrangement includes a movable support that is movable in a fore-aft direction and simultaneously movable laterally, e.g. about a tilt axis. The support may be a platform movably mounted to a base. A roller and track arrangement may be provided between the platform and the base, to provide movement of the platform in the axial direction relative to the base as well as an axially neutral position of the platform relative to the base. The roller and track arrangement may be in the form of one or more curved roller and track engagement surfaces that extend in the axial direction and that provide a gravity bias of the platform toward the neutral position. The roller and track arrangement may provide tilting movement of the movable platform about the tilt axis. A tilt biasing arrangement biases the platform toward a neutral tilt position relative to the base.

Abstract: The scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount has an overhead attachment support bar, a minimum of two support arms each having at least one 360-degree movement hinge which allows for independent arm action to swing freely about a vertical axis in either direction in a 360-degree range also having a minim of one spring. The scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount is an exercise device that specifically supports the bag such that, hitting the bag allows the bag to move unpredictably in a variety of directions from the force of each strike thereby exercising, conditioning and developing the muscles of the user. The bag mount is designed so the bag will move laterally in a horizontal plane, with limited pendula motion having an endless path of movement simulating the movement of an opponent.

Abstract: A golf putter alignment system for viewing an orientation of a putter face relative to a putting line. A mirrored viewing surface is retained at a viewing angle by a selective, adjustable mounting system with an engaging portion, a pivot joint for angular adjustment, and a sliding joint for lateral position adjustment. The pivot joint can be a sleeve joint with an outer sleeve pivotable about a longitudinal axis relative to a core member. The sliding joint can be formed with the viewing surface slidable in relation to an elongate member, such as by being retained by a housing that is slidable in relation to the elongate member. A scope surface with an alignment scope can be retained in spaced relation to the viewing surface. In embodiments, the viewing surface can be disposed within the putter head, and a block of transparent material can have a face forming the putter face.

Abstract: An apparatus for a ball stowable support is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, an elastic cover secured to the frame, and at least one leg supporting the frame. Each leg of the at least one leg has an opening. The opening is configured to retain a ball.