Patents Issued in June 27, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190192913
    Abstract: A system for planning a fitness exercise course includes a corresponding module establishing a corresponding relationship between a training target and each of a plurality of fitness exercise items, wherein the training target includes a specific muscle, a muscle group and a whole body muscle; a sensing module sensing a physiological state of a body builder; and a determining module, according to the corresponding relationship, in response to the physiological state, selecting one of the plurality of fitness exercise items and a combination of fitness exercise items to complete the training target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Deng-Huei Hwang, Bing-Ho Tsai, Meng-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20190192914
    Abstract: A pulsatile resistive exerciser control system. The control system changes the resistance that a muscle feels in the millisecond time frame. The control systems comprising a stationary or elliptical bike having a drive belt secured to an electric alternator that is modified to allow for the modulation of the alternator output thereby allowing for the pulsation of resistance. The device can be set to exert a rapid increase in the resistance on the pedal at a specified point in the rotation of a stationary bike, or the gliding pedal of an elliptical bike, thus exerting a force on a specific muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Lawton Langford, Lonnie Draper
  • Publication number: 20190192915
    Abstract: A treadmill and a control method for controlling the treadmill belt thereof are provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill belt, a first sensor, an image sensor, and a controller. The first sensor retrieves a light pattern or the image sensor measures the characteristic properties of the image of the user so as to control the treadmill belt. The light pattern can be generated by a signal member, which can be disposed on a side or both sides of the treadmill belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: WEI-FENG WEI, CHAO-CHIEN HUANG, CHI-YANG HUANG, JUNG-TAI LIN
  • Publication number: 20190192916
    Abstract: Disclosed is a swimming assistance apparatus, which is worn on a user's both feet to provide the user with buoyancy, such that the user can float on water and swim in a good swimming style while repeatedly moving the waist from side to side like a fish, thereby reinforcing the user's waist muscles. Persons who have knee joint arthralgia or backache or persons who have disability in the lower body can use the swimming assistance apparatus for medical purposes, such as pain relief or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Jeong Hun KIM
  • Publication number: 20190192917
    Abstract: A golf ball has a plurality of dimples 12 and a land 14 on a surface thereof. The golf ball further has a large number of minute projections 18 formed on surfaces of the dimples 12 and the land 14. An average depth Fav of the dimples 12 and an average height Hav of the minute projections satisfy the following mathematical formula (1). Hav/Fav?0.050 ??(1) A ratio M (%) of a sum of areas of all the dimples 12 relative to a surface area of a phantom sphere of the golf ball and an average value Pav (?m) of pitches P each between a minute projection 18 and another minute projection 18 adjacent to this minute projection 18 satisfy the following mathematical formula (2). M/Pav>0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Takahiro SAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20190192918
    Abstract: Golf ball constructions incorporating at least one layer comprising a polycyclopentene rubber having advantageously modified end groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Brian Comeau, Douglas S. Goguen
  • Publication number: 20190192919
    Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball capable of achieving a further decrease of the spin rate in the driver shot, and capable of more improving the flight distance, while maintaining high durability. The golf ball 1 of the present invention includes a core located in the center of the golf ball, a cover located outside the core and having a plurality of dimples on the surface thereof, and a metal mesh layer located between the core and the cover, wherein the metal mesh layer has a wire diameter falling within a range from 0.01 to 0.5 mm, and a mesh count falling within a range from 16 to 1000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Atsushi KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20190192920
    Abstract: In a golf ball having a two-layer core consisting of an inner core layer and an outer core layer and a cover of one or more layer, the inner core layer and outer core layer are each formed of a rubber composition made up primarily of a base rubber, the inner core layer has a diameter of not more than 30 mm; and the core has specific hardness ratios (JIS-C hardness/Shore D hardness) at specific points on the cross-section thereof. This golf ball has a reduced spin rate on full shots with a driver and middle irons, thus imparting to an excellent flight performance, and moreover has a good controllability in the short game on approach shots, making it ideal as a golf ball for professional golfers and mid- and high-level amateur golfers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira KIMURA, Keita IWASAKI
  • Publication number: 20190192921
    Abstract: A golf ball 2 includes a core 4 and a cover 6 positioned outside the core 4. The cover 6 is molded in a mold having support pins by injection molding. A ratio (K/S) of a surface hardness K of the core 4 to an amount of compressive deformation S of the core 4 satisfies the following mathematical formula. 13.0?K/S?24.0 The cover 6 has a hardness H of not greater than 62. A product (?*V) of a latitude ? of each support pin and a volume V of the cover 6 is not less than 300.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki TAKUBO, Takahiro SAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20190192922
    Abstract: A golf ball includes a core having an outer surface and a geometric center. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition. An ionomeric inner cover layer is formed about the core and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The golf ball includes an outer cover layer formed from a polyurea or a polyurethane and having a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or less. The outer surface of the core has a trans content of about 12% or less and a hardness of about 71 to 88 Shore C. The geometric center of the core has a trans content of about 10% or less and a hardness of about 60 to 80 Shore C. The core has an outer surface hardness greater than a geometric center hardness by about 5 to 19 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Brian Comeau, Michael J. Sullivan, Douglas E. Jones, Derek A. Ladd
  • Publication number: 20190192923
    Abstract: This document provides a computer-implemented method that includes placing an athletic ball containing a battery on an inductive charging device; generating an electric or magnetic field, or both with the inductive charging device; receiving energy from the field or fields via a receptor located inside the athletic ball; and charging a battery inside the athletic ball using the received energy. This document also provides devices and methods for detecting events with an instrumented player-controllable game device, such as an event of a basketball or soccer ball passing through a goal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Kevin William King
  • Publication number: 20190192924
    Abstract: The invention is an alternative fitting system for golf clubs including a adapted production head with a threaded hosel and a shaft sleeve adapter and a compression nut. The shaft sleeve adapter is permanently adhered to a golf club shaft. The compression nut holds together the shaft sleeve adapter and the threaded hosel of the club head. Alignment notches on the threaded hosel and alignment features on the shaft sleeve adapter prevent unwanted rotation. Furthermore, some embodiments of the shaft sleeve adapter comprise an angled bore hole, which allows for various loft and lie configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alex J. Hope, Erik M. Henrikson
  • Publication number: 20190192925
    Abstract: A metal wood golf club head of hollow construction incorporating a center of gravity (CG) depth of at least 40 mm, 1.57?, or greater, as measured rearwardly from the leading edge of the striking face, in combination with a shaft bore in the club head having a 0.370 bore diameter. The vertical height of the metal wood is half the club's breadth dimension between the front and rear of the club head and the vertical CG location is no greater than half the CG depth dimension. A bounce angle is incorporated into the leading portion of the bottom sole of the club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: GUERIN D. RIFE, JEFFREY D. SHEETS
  • Publication number: 20190192926
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a golf club body including a crown, a sole, and a skirt connected between the crown and the sole, the golf club body including a front including a leading edge and a back including a trailing edge, and a hosel connected to the golf club body; a face connected to the front of the golf club body, the face including a geometric center, the golf club head including modifiable boundary conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kraig Alan Willett, Matthew Greensmith, Andrew James, Jason Andrew Mata, Matthew David Johnson, David Anderson, Brandon H. Woolley
  • Publication number: 20190192927
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads comprising a face with a variable thickness to improve the durability in the club head, increase ball speed, and increase characteristic time (CT) are described herein. The face comprises thickened and thinned regions. The face includes a perimeter thickened region positioned near a perimeter of the face, a thinned region positioned inward of the perimeter thickened region toward a center of the face, and a central thickened region positioned over the center of the face. The combination of the thickened and thinned regions of the face increase ball speed and further increase or maximize CT without sacrificing durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Cory S. Bacon, Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke
  • Publication number: 20190192928
    Abstract: A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a weight member that is slidable in an elongate weight mount including a rail with or without a cover. The weight member is preferably constructed so that it is assembled in the weight mount and is locked by configuring the weight member to pinch the rail. The cover member can cover the weight, the weight mount, or even just an opening on the sole of the golf club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Peter L. Soracco, Sang Yi
  • Publication number: 20190192929
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club head includes a body and a face positioned at a forward portion of the body. The golf club head also includes one or more mass elements positioned at predetermined locations about the head. The mass elements assist in achieving a desired relationship between the moment of inertia about a center of gravity x-axis and the moment of inertia about a center of gravity z-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Peter L. Larsen, Joseph Henry Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20190192930
    Abstract: A golf club head where at least a first portion of an exterior surface of the golf club head includes depressions is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head has a body with a striking face, a crown portion, a sole portion, and a skirt portion joining the striking face, crown portion and the sole portion and in accordance with the present invention at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body of the golf club head is further comprised of depressions to reduce the aerodynamic drag force on the golf club head. The depressions may be provided on a first portion of the golf club head on one or more of a crown portion, sole portion, skirt portion or striking face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Cleghorn, Nick Frame
  • Publication number: 20190192931
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with face deflection structures are described herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. The golf club head described herein can have a deflector located adjacent a front end of the golf club head near a faceplate. The deflector can have front, heel, toe, and rear edges. The golf club head can also have a wave surface with a plurality of external wave troughs and crests. The plurality of external waves are surrounded by the deflector edges. In some embodiments, a forwardmost wave of the wave surface touches or extends to the heel and toe edges of the deflector. In other embodiments, a rearmost wave of the wave surface touches or extends to the heel and toe edges of the deflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Brandon L. Fossum, John A. Solheim
  • Publication number: 20190192932
    Abstract: A wood-type golf club head includes first and second ribs projecting from a bottom club head wall portion, the wall portion, the first rib, and the second rib forming an elongate recess defining a weight path. A weight element is translatable along the weight path and includes a first weight portion, a second weight portion, and a fastener, the first and second ribs each being interposed between the first weight portion and the second weight portion such that the first weight portion is located proximate the club head wall portion and the second weight portion is located distal the club head wall portion. The second weight portion has a contact surface that includes a recessed region, and when the weight element is in a secured position, at least a portion of the first weight portion is located within the recessed region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Christopher J. BECK, Casey CASBURN, John J. RAE, Aram SALEHI
  • Publication number: 20190192933
    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, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a bottom portion having an outer surface, and a plurality of ports. Each port may be defined by a bore having a bore opening on the outer surface of the bottom portion and a bore wall extending into the body portion from the bore opening. The plurality of ports may include a first set of ports configured in a first arc having at least three adjacent ports and a second set of ports configured in a second arc having at least three adjacent ports. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Robert R. Parsons, Bradley D. Schweigert, Michael R. Nicolette
  • Publication number: 20190192934
    Abstract: Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan M. Stokke, Martin R. Jertson, David A. Higdon
  • Publication number: 20190192935
    Abstract: A putter-type golf club head that, when oriented in a reference position, includes a striking wall extending in the heel to toe direction and defines a substantially planar striking face for hitting a golf ball. A central elongate member is in communication with, and extends rearward from, the striking wall. An upper surface of the central elongate member includes a plurality of separate alignment elements. At least one of the plurality of alignment elements has an edge that extends substantially parallel to the striking face. The length of the parallel edge is substantially equivalent to the diameter of a golf ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Nick TRAHAN, Thomas CARLSON, Christopher R. COOPER, Adam SHELDON
  • Publication number: 20190192936
    Abstract: A golf club head, preferably a putter head, comprising a replaceable face insert is disclosed herein. The golf club head comprises a body with face cavity and a secondary cavity in communication with, and disposed behind, the face cavity, and at least one opening extending through a top or sole portion into the secondary cavity. The replaceable face insert comprises a striking portion and a support structure extending from a rear surface of the striking portion. The support structure is received within the secondary cavity and the striking portion is received within the face cavity, and then a rod or bolt is inserted through the opening and through the support structure to reversibly secure the face insert to the body. A linear bearing may be disposed within the support structure to receive the rod or bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew Myers
  • Publication number: 20190192937
    Abstract: The present invention is a glow in the dark volleyball set with two illuminated volleyball poles, and an illuminated net stretched between the two volleyball poles. The glow in the dark volleyball set where the volleyball poles may be illuminated by LED lights or reflective material. The glow in the dark volleyball set with poles that may have integrated solar panels to sustain illumination. The glow in the dark volleyball set where the net is illuminated by LED lights or by reflective material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Karen Smith, John Smith
  • Publication number: 20190192938
    Abstract: The American football/rugby stadium multimedia goalpost is an apparatus that enables scoring in American football, herein referred to as football, or rugby. The apparatus is configured to leverage space around the goalpost for displaying advertising promotions and game information. The apparatus includes a goalpost frame, a multimedia bar system, and at least one main computing device. The goalpost frame allows for scoring during football and rugby games. The goalpost frame includes a crossbar, a first upright post, a second upright post, and at least one elevating support. Combined, the first upright post, second upright post, and crossbar define a scoring plane. The at least one main computing device relates to a series of interconnected computers or processors responsible for accepting electrical inputs and converting those inputs into appropriate electrical outputs for use across the apparatus. This configuration allows the apparatus to present advertising and event information to event viewers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Nabile Lalaoua
  • Publication number: 20190192939
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for catching a ball having a frame, a fixed size through-hole of the frame, a resilient foam sheath at least partially covering the frame, a handle portion formed in an edge of the through-hole, a first end of the handle connected to the frame, a second end of the handle opposite the first end of the handle and connected to the frame, and wherein the through-hole is configured to retain the ball therein through a friction force between the resilient foam sheath and the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Rami Zein
  • Publication number: 20190192940
    Abstract: A board holder that is adapted for martial arts training has an elongate rod and at least one clamp disposed on an exterior surface of the elongate rod. The at least one clamp has a first clamping wall and a second clamping wall. The first and second clamping walls are adapted to secure a board. The board holder may also have a mount that is configured to be secured to a wall or a punching bag. Advantageously, a person may grip the board holder during training, as well as secure the board holder to the wall or punching bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Anthony James Wharton
  • Publication number: 20190192941
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fielding aid accessory to secure on a forearm of a player to ensure optimal arm position. In one embodiment, a fielding aid accessory includes a rectangular arcuate panel, a first loop strap, a first hook strap, a second extension strap, and a retaining element. The first loop strap and the first hook strap are anchored at a center of a first side of the rectangular arcuate panel to wrappably attach and secure the fielding aid accessory onto a forearm of an athlete. The second extension strap is anchored on a second side of a top of the rectangular arcuate panel to extend over and through a center opening of a fielding glove to securely affix the fielding glove to the rectangular arcuate panel. The retaining element is anchored at a bottom side of the rectangular arcuate panel to enable the athlete to securely position the fingers of the athlete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Jerahmie Libke
  • Publication number: 20190192942
    Abstract: A sports swing training system and method of operation trains the proper swing of a shaft to hit a sports target, such as a ball or puck so as to drive the sports target at a proper direction and velocity. The assembly provides a base. A height adjustable rod extends perpendicularly from base. A spring positions between the base and the bottom end of the rod to enable side-to-side swaying by the rod. A target holder attaches to top end of rod to retain a first sports target. A hub and a washer disposed at the bottom end of rod are rotatable about the rod. A rotating tethering mechanism extends from the hub, so as to enable tethering the interchangeable sports targets to a cable. The cable attaches to the tethering mechanism from a proximal end and attaches to a second sports target from an opposite end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Carmelo Grisafi
  • Publication number: 20190192943
    Abstract: A golf swing training device includes a shoulder pad, a shaft, and a wrist attachment member. The pad and the attachment member are configured to extend between opposing sides of a golfer, namely between an armpit of the trailing side of the body and the wrist of the leading side of the golfer. The shaft extends between the pad and the attachment member and is adjustable in length to fit the needs of a particular golfer. The shaft is configured to maintain a selected distance between the wrist and the armpit of the golfer during a golf swing so as to teach a body to keep the leading arm strait and to encourage rotation of the torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: JOHN MCLENDON
  • Publication number: 20190192944
    Abstract: A launch monitor that generates three dimensional images to accurately measure movement of golf objects. In an aspect, the launch monitor can utilize stereographic camera systems to capture images from which three dimensional images can be generated. In an aspect, the launch monitor can utilize light-field camera systems to capture images of the golf objects. In an aspect, the camera systems can capture images in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Charles Hightower, Leonidas Amarant, Paul A. Furze, Richard Daprato
  • Publication number: 20190192945
    Abstract: A golf swing training assembly and method of operation aligns the feet of a golfer at a perfect golf stance; and allows the feet and the body to shift into a correct finish swing. A platform forms a static foundation upon which the golfer stands. A left foot Lazy Susan turntable and a right foot Lazy Susan turntable are operable on the platform to rotate about a central axle in two directions relative to the static platform to accommodate a traveling foot of golfer while swinging. The golfer positions the left foot and right foot on their respective Lazy Susan turntable to practice a golf stance or swing. A foot fastener on each Lazy Susan turntable detachably fastens feet to Lazy Susan turntable during rotation to prevent lateral movement by legs during the golf swing. A rotation restriction mechanism restricts rotation of the Lazy Susan turntables relative to platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Jesse Mack
  • Publication number: 20190192946
    Abstract: A golf club head is provided having a club body having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, and a heel portion. The club head also having a central portion connected with the front portion. A frame is connected with the central portion configured to provide a lightweight crown portion being located above an offset plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Demkowski, Bret H. Wahl, Sean Toulon, Marni D. Ines, Robert Nunez, Bill Price, Jose Miraflor
  • Publication number: 20190192947
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of an exercise apparatus. In certain embodiments, an exercise apparatus comprises a frame and a seat assembly, the seat assembly comprising a seat, the seat configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position accommodates use of the exercise apparatus by a user sitting on the seat and wherein the second position accommodates use of the exercise apparatus by a user sitting in a wheelchair. The seat assembly may be pivotably coupled to the frame. The seat assembly may comprise a stop configured to inhibit movement of the seat, and may further comprise a biasing element that is biased to disengage the stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Gordon M. Heideman
  • Publication number: 20190192948
    Abstract: A hammer/discus cage includes first and second base plates, first and second vertical trusses coupled to their respective first and second base plates, and first and second gates hinged to their respective first and second vertical trusses. A hoop net rail extends rearwardly from the first vertical truss to the second vertical truss and netting extends downward from the hoop net rail and attached to the first and second gates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Lance Deal
  • Publication number: 20190192949
    Abstract: Portable physical and occupational therapy systems and methods with an adjustable balance pole assembly utilized as a target in combination with a number of manipulable objects, such as rings, that engage the target, for the purpose of exercising patients through a range of motions and through a range of cognitive actions. A basic therapy tool set incorporates a target pole of variable height, pivotally positioned on a target base. Each therapy tool set includes a number of therapy rings sized and structured to engage the target pole. The angle of the target pole may be varied by releasing a pole angle lock. The basic therapy tool set may be utilized alone or in combination with additional sets. A basic kit that may be utilized by a therapist could preferably involve three complete therapy tool sets assembled and positioned in an array around a therapy patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Angela Rene Urban, Meredith Urban Hartl, Michael Larry Urban, Darrell Wayne Hartl
  • Publication number: 20190192950
    Abstract: A method includes identifying a first point on an object striking element in a first image and a second image from images. The first and second images are captured within a predetermined time span of an impact of the object with the element and determining an impact time of the impact in combination with determining a position in the first and/or second images corresponding to a location of the object at the impact time. Based on the positions of the first point in the first and second images, determining a position in the first and/or second images corresponding to a position of the first point at the impact time. The method also includes determining a distance from the imager to a location at which the object and the element impact one another and determining an impact location of the object relative to the first point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Fredrik Tuxen
  • Publication number: 20190192951
    Abstract: The present invention disclosed a method, system, and computer product for authenticating a golf score, the method comprising; receiving, by one or more processors, a score, wherein the score is associated with a first party, publishing, by one or more processors, the score, receiving, by one or more processors, an authentication request for the score, determining, by one or more computing device, if the score is submitted by the first party, wherein if the authentication request is submitted by the first party the score is not authenticated and the authentication request is determined to be from a second party, verifying, by one or more processors the second party, authenticating, by one or more processors, the score, wherein the second party is verified, and calculating, by one or more processors, a calculated score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Raul Rojas, Jose Torbay
  • Publication number: 20190192952
    Abstract: A treadmill may include a platform, at least one pulley attached to the platform, a sliding surface of the platform, a tread belt riding portion of the sliding surface, a tread belt surrounding the pulley and the sliding surface, the tread belt having at least one side edge, and a belt guide incorporated into the platform. The belt guide includes a textured portion of the sliding surface aligned with the side edge of the tread belt and spaced apart therefrom when the tread belt is positioned entirely within the tread belt riding portion. When the textured portion comes into contact the tread belt from the tread belt being misaligned out of the tread belt riding portion, the tread belt and the textured portion collectively produce a misalignment sound audible to a user when the tread belt moves against the sliding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Wade A. Powell
  • Publication number: 20190192953
    Abstract: Apparatus, method and system of portable scorekeeping device including a scoreboard device, a smart wristband device, and a scoreboard device functioning with a smart wristband device. The scoreboard device comprising at least one display region including low resolution light emitting diode light emitters of different colors and a frame containing the at least one display region, wherein the scoreboard device is formed of at least one soft material to enable folding of the at least one display region of the scoreboard device without using a joint. The scoreboard device wirelessly and communicatively connects with a wristband device which controls displaying, updating and storing the scores of one of the sports freely selected or customized by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Dimple H. Thakkar
  • Publication number: 20190192954
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hinged leg guard that may be used by catchers in diamond sports like baseball or softball. The hinged leg guard preferably includes a thigh guard, knee guard, shin guard that may be attached to one another by a flexible fabric. The thigh guard and shin guard also are preferably attached to a double hinge member that allows them to move relative to the knee guard. The knee guard also is preferably coupled to the double hinge member. When the hinged leg guard alternates between the extended and contracted position, an extension member of the knee guard preferably translates in one translational degree of freedom within a receiver of the hinge member. The translational movement preferably helps to keep the knee guard adjacent to the knee when a wearer crouches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Zach Runzo, Marc Schmidt, Matt Slump
  • Publication number: 20190192955
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a hand covering, such as a glove or mitten, with a retainer for holding the hand covering in a retaining configuration when not being worn covering the hand of a user. The hand covering may include a central hand portion, a finger receiving portion extending from the central hand portion, and a strap. The hand covering may extend generally in a longitudinal direction from a proximal side at the central hand portion to a distal side at the finger receiving portion. The central hand portion may define at the proximal side a cavity configured to receive a hand. The strap may be attached to an inside face of the central hand portion and extend generally lateral to the longitudinal direction. The strap may be separable from the inside face in between a first attached end and a second attached end to define a passageway configured to receive a hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Bryan Hammer, Michael F. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20190192956
    Abstract: There is provided a snowboard attachment to a standard snowboard for riding under powder snow conditions. The snowboard attachment comprises a nose part, an elongate passage and a body part. The nose part is operable to attach to the standard snowboard for providing lift and float while riding on powder snow. The elongate passage has walls extending between an opening in a top surface of the snowboard attachment and an opening in a bottom surface of the snowboard attachment, and is orientated transverse to the longitudinal axis of the snowboard attachment. The walls of the elongate passage are configured to surround the standard snowboard. The body part is attached in operation to the nose part, and has clamp through openings. The clamp through openings are arranged to receive bolts of a binding clamp of the standard snowboard, such that the clamp through openings lie in operation between the binding clamp and the standard snowboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: William Tickner, Alice Green
  • Publication number: 20190192957
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing and removing glass panels and methods of using the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base portion, a back support structure secured to the base portion, and a glass adjustment system moveably coupled to the back support structure. Methods for using the apparatus to install and remove glass panels from, for example, ice rink boards, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Barry COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20190192958
    Abstract: A plurality of pieces and a game board are first provided. The game board includes a primary square of 15 rows and 15 columns of individual squares alternating between light and dark individual squares. The game board has first, second, third, and fourth sides, each side having a first outermost row with 5 individual outermost squares, and a second outermost row with 7 individual outermost squares, and a third outermost row with 9 individual outermost squares within the primary square, and a fourth outermost row with 9 individual outermost squares within the primary square. Lastly provided is a rule book following the conventional rules of conventional chess unless specifically noted herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: ROBERT J. DIMLER
  • Publication number: 20190192959
    Abstract: An apparatus and related methods for playing marbles games. The apparatus is a circular or polygonal playing board or ring, which encompasses a playing surface. A top ring extends above the playing board along its outer circumference, and may extend over the outer perimeter of the playing board, allowing marbles struck off the playing surface to pass underneath into a marble collection mechanism. Marbles drop onto a sloped guide track, and then roll down to one of a plurality of collections slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: DAVID L. GIBSON, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190192960
    Abstract: The invention provides a game apparatus having matched inner and outer vessels and a set of cards that can be used to play a game. Each vessel of the game apparatus is configured to hold a liquid such as water or beer, which can be dispensed into the vessel body through the open top. The outer vessel is larger than the inner vessel and configured to hold the inner vessel in a substantially upright position and rotatable in its hollow interior. The matched inner and outer vessels can be used to play a game in which two or more players take turn adding at least a drop of water to an inner vessel placed in a fluid-filled outer vessel until a player loses by causing the inner vessel to sink by adding more fluid than the inner vessel can hold. The invention also provides a plurality of karma cards that are content matched to a two-vessel game apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: ROBERT RODEMS
  • Publication number: 20190192961
    Abstract: A fusible toy bead includes a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: EPOCH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Ryo SAKAI
  • Publication number: 20190192962
    Abstract: An example game system includes a plurality of types of sub devices, and a main device capable of being attached to and detached from any of the sub devices, and executes a game application. The game system determines the type of the sub device to which the main device is attached while the game application is being executed. The game system executes a game process based on a game operation performed by using the main device and/or the sub device to which the main device is attached while the game application is being executed. The game system executes a game process depending on the determined type of the sub device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Shinichi KASUNO, Yuki ONOZAWA, Yuki IJIRI, Yasuhiro INOUE, Shinji HIROSE