Patents Issued in November 21, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190351268
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a fire extinguishing system. The battery pack includes: a housing; a battery module in the housing and including a plurality of spaced apart battery cells; an agent storage unit storing a fire extinguishing agent and injecting the fire extinguishing agent into the housing when an abnormal temperature is detected; a first perforated plate at a side of an inflow passage of the housing where the fire extinguishing agent flows from the agent storage unit to the housing, including a plurality of first opening holes for passing the fire extinguishing agent and guiding the fire extinguishing agent to a connection passage between the respective battery cells, and uniformly distributing the fire extinguishing agent injected into the connection passage from the inflow passage through the plurality of first opening holes; and a fan discharging the fire extinguishing agent injected into the housing to the outside thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Choonghoon LEE
  • Publication number: 20190351269
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system including a fluid storage container configured to store a fire extinguishing agent, and a fluid stream separating device coupled to the fluid storage container, where the fire extinguishing agent passes from the fluid storage container through the fluid stream separating device so that the fluid stream separating device raises a temperature of at least a portion of the fire extinguishing agent flowing through the fluid stream separating device above a boiling point of the fire extinguishing agent at ambient environmental conditions of a discharge location of the fluid stream separating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Connie PHUNG, Rita J. OLANDER, John A. WEIDLER
  • Publication number: 20190351270
    Abstract: A FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT includes a pump that feeds water to piping, a water flow detection device connected to the pump, a sprinkler head connected to secondary piping of the water flow detection device, and a pump start switch installed in primary piping between the pump and the water flow detection device. The primary piping is divided in correspondence with plural fire protection areas. The water flow detection device is installed in each branch of the primary piping. A relief valve provided in bypass piping that connects between the primary piping and the secondary piping not via the water flow detection device is opened when the difference between the primary-side and secondary-side pressures is equal to or more than a predetermined value. The cross-sectional area of a minimum flow passage diameter portion of the relief valve is smaller than the cross-sectional area of a nozzle outlet of the sprinkler head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: SENJU SPRINKLER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yukihiro Kon, Shou Chiba
  • Publication number: 20190351271
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing and/or handling solids and/or mixtures capable of deflagration, in particular for processing materials capable of deflagration in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, wherein the processing and/or handling is carried out in an environment under a reduced pressure of <500 mbara and, when a deflagration cannot be ruled out measures for extinguishing the deflagration are commenced, where the processing and/or handling comprises one or more process steps selected from a group consisting of filtration, milling, sieving, mixing, homogenization, granulation, compacting, dispensing, drying, storage and transport in a transport vessel and also other steps in apparatuses having mechanical internals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Heinrich MORHENN, Uwe POHL
  • Publication number: 20190351272
    Abstract: An irrigation recirculation and fire extinguishing system is provided that includes a water collection system, and a fluid conduit configured to receive water from the water collection system such that the water flows through the fluid conduit along a fluid flow path. A water distribution tank is configured to receive the water from the fluid conduit received from the water collection system, and a sprinkler head pump is configured to direct the water toward at least one sprinkler discharge nozzle. A dwelling pump is configured to direct the water toward at least one dwelling discharge nozzle that discharges water onto a dwelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Kevin McClain
  • Publication number: 20190351273
    Abstract: A horizontal bar device comprises at least three vertically disposed struts, and crossbars connected between the two adjacent struts. A plurality of sleeves are sleeved on an upper part of each of the struts with the sleeves being stacked on top of one another, each end of each of the crossbars is fixedly connected to one of the sleeves, and each of the struts has a blocking surface capable of preventing the sleeves from sliding downward. A positioning structure is disposed between the two adjacent sleeves capable of preventing rotation of the sleeves. An upper end of each of the struts is sleeved with a locking sleeve, and the locking sleeve is pressed against the sleeves through a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Zhejiang Dosoly Mechanical and Electrical Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Caihua Shan, Zheng Guo, Gaoyang Xu, Ruzhong Yin, Rixin Liang, Ying Fan
  • Publication number: 20190351274
    Abstract: Provided herein is a hoop spring assembly for use in a mat connection system of a trampoline, in which the hoop spring assembly includes a pair of hoop portions hingedly connected by a pair of laterally positioned hinge members and a resilient member, such as an elastic band or coil spring, operably connected to each of the hinge members and extending therebetween. Mat connection systems and trampolines including such a hoop spring assembly are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Joe Andon
  • Publication number: 20190351275
    Abstract: A wearable device such as a garment is disclosed, having at least one sensor, for sensing a parameter. Electronics are provided for processing the sensed parameter, and for providing feedback. Feedback may be in the form of proprioceptive tactile or audible feedback, or in the form of an adjustment of a performance parameter of the wearable device. In one implementation, the processor is configured to activate an effector to provide feedback to the wearer to make a body position correction to bring the position into alignment with predetermined body position reference data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20190351276
    Abstract: An exercise device having a sled or wheelbarrow configuration comprises a frame that is pushed across a support surface by a user. The frame carries a wheel that movably supports the frame in the wheelbarrow configuration and at least one skid that movably supports the frame in the skid configuration. A pair of handles is selectively repositionable on the frame from a vertical orientation used in the sled configuration and a horizontal orientation used in the wheelbarrow configuration to quickly and easily convert the device between its different configurations. The frame has a carriage that supports a plurality of exercise weight members with the carriage being movable in a fore-and-aft direction on the frame for changing the effort required from the user to push the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: PowerBlock Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Mattson K. Towley
  • Publication number: 20190351277
    Abstract: Described is a sand training bag for sand training. It includes a set of bag walls which includes a training surface wall and a perimeter wall. The sand training bag is transitionable between a closed bag configuration in which the set of bag walls defines a bag chamber to an open pit configuration in which the set of bag walls forms a sand training pit with the training surface wall forming a floor of the sand training pit and the perimeter wall forming a perimeter side wall of the sand training pit, the sand training pit being provided to receive and hold a quantity of sand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Naipaul Bassoo
  • Publication number: 20190351278
    Abstract: Compression and moisture wicking leggings include attached resistance bands on a single leg. The resistance band is stretched and wrapped around the second leg for a resistance-based workout. The leggings also include pockets for inserting weights for an increased intensity workout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Jacqueline Nicole Walker
  • Publication number: 20190351279
    Abstract: A device for performing a standing plank exercise includes an elongated main body having a first axial end and an oppositely disposed second axial end. The main body has at least two telescoping members that may be adjusted to vary the length of the main body and the corresponding degree of stress provided by the exercise or to adjust for the user's height. The device includes a support pad positioned at a fulcrum or pivot point on the elongated main body between the first axial end and the second axial end. A handle portion is mounted to or extends from the main body and is graspable by a user. An ankle strap is coupled to the elongated main body in proximity to the second axial end thereof and may encircle the ankles of a user. The device is oriented substantially vertically during an exercise regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: John P. Carney
  • Publication number: 20190351280
    Abstract: A weight training apparatus is configured to improve use and enjoyment of free-weights. The apparatus may leverage a modular or changeable assembly to accommodate different exercise or types of free-weight devices. The assembly may include a frame that can accommodate retainers that can secure to both a standard barbell shaft or receive plate weights. The retainers may also accommodate a handle that can rotate relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: James Jacob Klecka
  • Publication number: 20190351281
    Abstract: A barbell-engageable weight lifting device having a body adapted for a rotational engagement on a barbell which is used during weight lifting. Handles extending from a sidewall of the body provide hand grips for a user who uses the barbell during exercise to help maintain the barbell in position. Curved portions of the handles or ball shaped ends of the handles prevent slippage of the grip of the user off the ends of the handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Dionicio Monarrez, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190351282
    Abstract: A workout mat for placement onto a workout apparatus is provided. The workout mat includes a body having a first side and a second side, the second side of the body being positioned opposite to the first side and a top portion connected adjacently to the body. The top portion of the workout mat has a first side and a second side positioned oppositely to the first side, the second side of the top portion being attached to the first side. The workout apparatus has a workout surface, whereby the workout surface is contactable by a human user. The workout apparatus includes a headrest, whereby the headrest is at least partially hydrophobic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Walter A. Rice
  • Publication number: 20190351283
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: CREW by True Rowing, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Chris Paul, Christopher Evans, Gerhard Pawelka, William Burke, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Klaus Renner
  • Publication number: 20190351284
    Abstract: A device for performing a standing plank exercise includes an elongated main body having a first axial end and an oppositely disposed second axial end. The main body has at least two telescoping members that may be adjusted to vary the length of the main body and the corresponding degree of stress provided by the exercise or to adjust for the user's height. The device includes a support pad positioned at a fulcrum or pivot point on the elongated main body between the first axial end and the second axial end. A handle portion is mounted to or extends from the main body and is graspable by a user. An ankle strap is coupled to the elongated main body in proximity to the second axial end thereof and may encircle the ankles of a user. The device is oriented substantially vertically during an exercise regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: John P. Carney
  • Publication number: 20190351285
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a neck muscle exercise device comprises: a main body part; a chair part provided at the main body part, having a seat part for supporting the buttocks of a user such that the user sits thereon, and formed such that the height of the seat part can be adjusted by an electric cylinder; and push exercise parts provided at the main body part so as to be arranged at the upper part of the chair part, and applying resistance to a motion, in which the user sitting on the chair part pushes the head thereof in at least one direction, so as to strengthen the neck muscle of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Hyung Joon Kwun
  • Publication number: 20190351286
    Abstract: A method for automatic recognition of a predetermined move of a user includes the construction of several characteristic physical quantities of the move of the user from acquired measurements performed by a tri-axial accelerometer only within a time interval [td; ti], where the instant ti is an instant, later than the instant td, at which the measured acceleration of a fist of the user in a direction Xm changes sign and becomes negative, the direction Xm being the direction parallel to a forearm of the user, directed from the elbow of the user to the fist of the user, then the classification of the move of the user in a predefined move category, chosen from among several possible predefined categories of moves, from these constructed characteristic physical quantities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives
    Inventors: Jerome BOUTET, Prince Arnaud RAMAHEFA-ANDRY
  • Publication number: 20190351287
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is an apparatus to register at least one statistical event, said apparatus comprising: a tracking pad securably fastened with an adjustable fastening means for traction against a forearm portion of a sleeve or arm. Furthermore, a top face of said tracking pad has an interface to perform at least one of a register of at least one statistical event, wherein the statistical event is registered by pushing at least one of a concaved and inset button to avoid incidental contact activation during game-play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Gimi Alvin S. Puentevella
  • Publication number: 20190351288
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide feedback to at least one participant in a field of play. A performance analysis device determines performance information of each participant in the field of play, where the performance information is based upon at least one of determined location, speed, path, acceleration and biometrics of said each participant. At least one output device provides real-time feedback to the at least one participant based upon the performance information. The real-time feedback comprises performance information of the at least one participant and/or performance information of one or more other participants in the field of play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas J. DeAngelis, Edward G. Evansen
  • Publication number: 20190351289
    Abstract: A system targeted neurogenesis stimulated by aerobic exercise with virtual reality enhanced brain function specific tasks. A user may participate in virtual reality tasks that challenge specific brain functions has been developed. This system comprises a targeted neurogenesis virtual reality server, an aerobic exercise machine, input devices for interaction with the virtual reality environment, and a virtual reality display device. The targeted neurogenesis virtual reality server selects virtual reality interaction configurations specifically designed to repetitively challenge one of more brain functions while maintaining maximal user attention. The aerobic exercise machine promotes engagement in an exercise plan and monitors physiological data to maintain level of intensity within pre-programmed range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Coleman Fung
  • Publication number: 20190351290
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a slip training device. The training device comprises an outer frame having two ends; a plurality of platforms disposed on the outer frame, and at least one rotatable element disposed below each platform for enabling the movement of the platform with respect to the frame. Each platform is configured to be either movable along the frame or stationary with respect to the frame. In use as a slip training device, a user steps on one end of the device and walks across the device, not knowing whether a platform is moveable or stationary. If the user steps on a moveable platform, then the user will need to use balance to prevent a fall. If the user steps on a stationary platform, then the user can walk across that platform normally. Whether a particular platform is moveable or stationary can be changed each time the user traverses the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kristen Hohl, Michael Tamkin, Austin Ridenour, James Lipsey
  • Publication number: 20190351291
    Abstract: A swim goggles (1) with a spacing adjuster, comprising a left and right eyepiece (2) retained in a frame (4), and an adjustment means (6) for adjusting the spacing (7) between the left and right eyepieces (2) composed of a rotating element (16), which is located between two connecting pieces (5), such that it can be adjusted, and is connected at each end with two opposing threaded connections (18, 19; 20, 21) to the connecting pieces (5), wherein the connecting pieces (5) have a twisting safeguard (8, 8a, 34) that prevents a twisting of the connecting pieces (5) counter to one another in the frame (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Thierry Lucas
  • Publication number: 20190351292
    Abstract: A golf ball for amateur golfers is endowed with both an excellent flight when hit by golfers whose head speed is not very high and a soft yet good feel at impact. The ball has a core, an envelope layer, an intermediate layer and a cover. The core is formed primarily of a base rubber and the intermediate layer is formed so as to be thicker than the envelope layer and the cover. The respective surface hardnesses of the core, envelope layer-encased sphere, intermediate layer-encased sphere and ball satisfy a specific relationship. The core hardness profile is designed such that the surface areas A to F calculated from hardness differences between positions located at specific distances in the core and differences between the specific distances satisfy a specific formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideo WATANABE, Masanobu KUWAHARA
  • Publication number: 20190351293
    Abstract: In a golf ball having a core, an intermediate layer and a cover, the intermediate layer-encased sphere has a higher surface hardness than the ball. The core hardness profile in the ball is designed such that the core surface has a Shore C hardness value which is at least 28 higher than the Shore C hardness value at the core center, and the surface areas A to F calculated from hardness differences between positions located at specific distances in the core and differences between the specific distances satisfy a specific formula. This golf ball has an excellent flight performance when struck by skilled amateur golfers and professionals, and also has a good controllability on shots with an iron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideo WATANABE, Masanobu Kuwahara
  • Publication number: 20190351294
    Abstract: A high visibility reflective lacrosse ball and related methods of forming the high visibility reflective lacrosse ball. The high visibility reflective lacrosse ball includes a high visibility exterior that is clearly distinguishable from a background environment and is easily picked up by both camera lenses and human eyesight. The high visibility lacrosse ball can include a plurality of spaced apart, retroreflective markers that reflect a directional beam of light toward a light source. The high visibility exterior can include an exterior coating or layer having a color selected as being highly visible and/or fluorescent. The retroreflective markers can be formed from a reflective adhesive film. The exterior coating can be cured such that the exterior coating is robust and resilient and is neither degraded nor removed during typical game play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Donald J. Klassen
  • Publication number: 20190351295
    Abstract: The present invention provides a golf club head and a golf club by which at least a lie angle, an offset of a striking surface, and the moment of inertia can be adjusted. This golf club head has: a head main body provided with a face surface part constituting a face surface; a hosel part which is provided in the head main body, and to which a golf club shaft is attached; adjustment weights provided on the head main body; a lie angle adjustment part for changing the lie angle; and an offset adjustment part for changing the distance between the face surface and the hosel part. The head main body is provided with a projecting part on the upper surface that projects outward in a half cylinder shape, and flat parts that are provided on both sides of the projecting part, and the hosel part is provided on the projecting part and the adjustment weights are respectively provided on the flat parts. The golf club has the golf club head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Naoki TEZUKA, Makoto ISEMOTO, Masaaki KAWATSU
  • Publication number: 20190351296
    Abstract: An iron-type golf club head and set having a passageway extending from a closed void behind the face and accessible from an exterior of the body. The set includes close control of variables among club heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Justin Honea, John Kendall, Matthew Brian Neeley
  • Publication number: 20190351297
    Abstract: A heating apparatus for use with an athletic device having a shaft and a plurality of hand holding locations associated with portions of the shaft. The heating apparatus comprises at least one motion capture device operatively coupled to the shaft and configured to receive and process motion related information of the shaft, and a removable self-contained module configured to be received within an athletic device shaft and to emit heat. The heating apparatus comprises a power source connected to supply electrical power to the plurality of heating elements. A user-operable control is coupled to the power source and configured to selectively power on and regulate the heat released from the heating elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Samantha Kate Wolfe, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Jeremy Eric Losaw
  • Publication number: 20190351298
    Abstract: Implementations of golf club head covers may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, the internal cavity exposed at an opening in the body portion, a flap coupled to the body portion and configured to cover the opening of the body portion, a guide strip coupled to the flap, a strap holder configured to move along the guide strip slidably coupled to the guide strip, and a strap coupled at an end of the strap holder, wherein the strap is configured to secure the flap over the opening through coupling to a front face of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: J. Travis Gaffney
  • Publication number: 20190351299
    Abstract: An exercise assembly for practicing in-line skating includes a base that has an upper surface with a smooth texture to provide minimal friction to sliding. Each of a pair of front tubes and each of a pair of rear tubes extends perpendicularly from a respective opposing side of the base. A crossbar extends between the pair of front tubes distal from the base. Each front tube comprises a plurality of nested sections. Each rear tube comprises a plurality of nested segments. The front tubes and the rear tubes are selectively extensible from the base. Each of a pair of side bars extends between a respective front tube and an associated rear tube. The side bar and the crossbar are selectively positionable relative to the base and are configured to be grasped in hands of a user to support the user exercising on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: John Osorio, Libia Marquez
  • Publication number: 20190351300
    Abstract: A system for sports training comprising an object comprising one or more sensors that allows the system to identify the location of the object. The object also may have a microprocessor and wireless transmitter to allow for transmission of the sensor data via wireless transmission to an external electronic device. A software application running on the electronic device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, receives the sensor data and incorporates the information into a game-like or training application. This application can display to the user which location the object should be for the game. This application can also analyze which patterns the player has difficulties with and suggest certain patterns and other advice to help the player to improve their skills. Among many other uses, this system could provide a way for a player to train hockey stickhandling skills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Brian John Houlihan
  • Publication number: 20190351301
    Abstract: A batting tee can include a mesh cup. The mesh cup is sufficiently rigid to support a ball but also easily deflects to minimize the impact when the batter strikes the tee. This ability to deflect also prolongs the life of the cup. The batting tee may be in the form of a complete batting tee or may be a component that can be used as a replacement for the cup of an existing batting tee. A set of balls of differing weights may also be provided with the batting tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: John Hartline
  • Publication number: 20190351302
    Abstract: A pool includes a main pool body defining an inner cavity, and a pillar with in the inner cavity which cooperates with the main pool body to define an annular lane therebetween. The pillar provides the pool greater functionality that extends beyond the scope of the traditional pool, such as by enabling a separate pool, a platform, or other structures to coexist with the annular lane within the inner cavity. Further, a flow generating device may be provided to generate a circulating water flow within the pool that moves around the annular lane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Yaw Yuan Hsu, Zhi Xiong Huang
  • Publication number: 20190351303
    Abstract: A training apparatus is disclosed, which includes a first strap configured to attach to a first limb, and a second strap configured to attach to a second limb. The training apparatus also includes a severable connector assembly coupled to the first strap on one end, and to the second strap on an opposite end. The severable connector assembly is reusable and configured to sever according to a threshold breakaway force. In a particular embodiment, the severable connector assembly is an injection design comprising a male component configured to mate with a female component, and further configured to sever from the female component according to a threshold breakaway force. In another embodiment, the severable connector assembly is a magnetic design comprising a first clasp configured to magnetically attach to a second clasp, and further configured to sever from the second clasp according to a threshold breakaway force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Maxwell Taylor
  • Publication number: 20190351304
    Abstract: A sphere-launching apparatus includes a launching tube defining a launching passage, a push unit having a push rod and a first driving device, and a pneumatic unit having a valve mechanism, a pneumatic cylinder and an air container. The push rod, to protrude axially into the launching passage, has a third axial end and an opposing fourth axial end for contacting a sphere in the launching tube. The first driving device, connected with the third axial end, controls the push rod to move the sphere along the launching passage to a predetermined position. The valve mechanism has an air-emitting end connected spatially with the launching passage. The pneumatic cylinder drives the valve mechanism to block or open the air-emitting end. When the valve mechanism opens the air-emitting end, a compressed air in the air container is discharged into the launching passage to eject the sphere out of the launching tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: KUN-LIN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20190351305
    Abstract: A method for using an active braking mechanism to halt the motion of a treadmill belt, or other exercise machine system, when the engine ceases driving it and to hold the belt, or system, after the brake is engaged. The types of braking systems will generally utilize at least one but often two or more forms of electrical braking. Frictional braking systems may also be present, but the electrical braking systems will generally be primarily responsible for braking the belt at high inclines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Tom Russo
  • Publication number: 20190351306
    Abstract: A Smart-court system, adaptive to constrained sport environment, for enabling real time analysis and debriefing of sport activities is provided herein. The Smart-court system is comprised of: (i) an automatic recording system comprising a plurality of video cameras located in a court, arranged to real-time (RT) recording of a sport session and utilizing automatic calibration and stabilization module; and (ii) a data processing system comprising: (a) a capture module for grabbing a video stream; (b) an objects' detector module arranged to extract during the RT sport session, the objects from the foreground of each frame; (c) an event module for automatically analyzing, the motion and the activities of the tracked objects for automatically identifying and classifying events, creating a synchronized event log and calculating statistics that occurred during the RT sport session; and (d) a presentation module enabling to perform instant debriefing, combined biomechanical and tactical analysis of the video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: PLAYSIGHT INTERACTIVE LTD.
    Inventors: Chen Shachar, Evgeni Khazanov, Yoram Ben Zur
  • Publication number: 20190351307
    Abstract: A lighting system for a treadmill is described. The treadmill includes a tread that rotates around a front axle and a rear axle. The tread defines a cavity and comprises slats each having a tread surface and an underside. Each slat is attached at longitudinal ends to a respective belt that rotates on bearings around the front axle and the rear axle. The slats are configured with a space between adjacent slats. The lighting system comprises lights located in the cavity. The lights are configured to emit light away from the cavity through the space between the adjacent slats along at least a portion of the treadmill. A controller is in communication with the lights and is configured to control the lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Publication number: 20190351308
    Abstract: A locking system for a treadmill includes a locking mechanism having a locked configuration that prevents the tread from rotating in a front-to-rear direction and an unlocked configuration which allows the tread to rotate in the front-to-rear direction. A presence sensor and a weight sensor are each configured to detect the user on the treadmill, and a display is configured to receive an inputted code indicating the user is on the treadmill. The controller is configured to move the locking mechanism to the unlocked configuration in response to the controller receiving signals from at least two of the presence sensor, the weight sensor and the display indicating that the user is on the treadmill, and move the locking mechanism to the locked configuration in response to the controller receiving signals from both of the presence sensor and the weight sensor indicating the user is not on the treadmill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Publication number: 20190351309
    Abstract: A braking system for a treadmill having a tread that rotates around a front axle and a rear axle and a side rail on each side of the tread that does not move includes a brake configured to apply a braking force to one of the front axle and the rear axle, a controller in communication with the brake, and a weight sensor under each side rail configured to detect a load indicating that a user is standing on the side rails, each weight sensor in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to, when the tread is moving, engage the brake when a first signal is received from each weight sensor contemporaneously that a load is detected and disengage the brake when a second signal is received from each weight sensor contemporaneously that the load is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Publication number: 20190351310
    Abstract: A leg guard device for ball players includes a plurality of plates, a first panel, and a second panel. The plates are hingedly interconnected and configured to position on a front of a lower leg of a user. The first panel and the second panel are coupled to and extend from a first edge and a second edge of the plurality of plates, respectively, and are configured to extend over a back of the lower leg. The second panel is resilient and thus configured to be stretched. A first coupler and a plurality of second couplers are coupled to the first panel and the second panel, respectively, distal from the plurality of plates. Each second coupler is positioned a respective distance from a perimeter of the second panel. The first coupler is positioned to selectively couple to a respective second coupler to couple the plurality of plates to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Joseph Lovetro
  • Publication number: 20190351311
    Abstract: Hockey goalkeeper leg pads wearable on legs of a hockey goalkeeper to protect the legs, in which protective parts (e.g., pad members) of the hockey goalkeeper leg pads are adjustable to adjust how the hockey goalkeeper leg pads fit on the legs, and their adjustability is provided in a way that may be relatively light, easy to use, and simple to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: CHARLES VAILLANCOURT
  • Publication number: 20190351312
    Abstract: A leg pad for a hockey goalkeeper playing hockey (e.g., ice hockey) is provided. The leg pad comprises a frontal portion, a medial portion, and a lateral portion respectively configured to be positioned adjacent to a front, a medial side, and a lateral side of a goalkeeper's leg when the leg pad is worn on the leg. The leg pad comprises an outer shell comprising an outer surface of the leg pad, an inner liner for facing the leg, and protective padding disposed between the molded outer shell and the inner liner. The outer shell may comprise molded foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Lee MACKEY, Guillaume HARVEY, Alexandre DU RUISSEAU
  • Publication number: 20190351313
    Abstract: A blade holder for an ice skate (e.g., for playing hockey). The ice skate comprises a skate boot for receiving a foot of a skater. The blade holder comprises a blade-retaining base to retain a blade. The blade-retaining base comprises a first material (e.g., a non-composite polymeric material). The blade holder comprises a support extending upwardly from the blade-retaining base to interconnect the blade holder and the skate boot. The support comprises a second material (e.g., a composite material) different from (e.g., stiffer than) the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Edouard ROUZIER, Adam GANS, Martin CHAMBERT, Pascal MARTEL
  • Publication number: 20190351314
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a wheeled vehicle is provided, which includes a frame supporting a rear wheel, a rider's deck, and a steering post lying parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A front axle is coupled to the frame and configure to rotate about the steering post while remaining perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Axle stubs are coupled to respective ends of the axle so as to be pivotable relative to the axle, and front wheels are rotatably coupled to the axle stubs. A steering mechanism is configured to permit a rider to steer the vehicle by leaning on the rider's deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Alan K Lewis
  • Publication number: 20190351315
    Abstract: A self-balancing vehicle includes two vehicle bodies, respectively including a carrier assembly, a moving mechanism, a control assembly, and a power supply device coupled to the control assembly. The carrier assembly includes a frame and a foot platform coupled to the frame to form a cavity. The frame recess towards the foot platform defining a groove. The moving mechanism includes a wheel disposed on the groove side of the frame and a driving member. Part of the wheel is accommodated in the groove. The driving member drive the wheel to rotate relative to the frame. The control assembly includes a posture sensor detecting a tilt angle of the frame with respect to the vertical direction and a controller controlling a rotation speed of the driving member. At least one of the power supply device and the controller is accommodated in the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: INMOTION SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
    Inventor: Yipeng Li
  • Publication number: 20190351316
    Abstract: The invention relates to a card game and a method of playing a card game, more particularly the invention relates to a novel deck of cards for use in playing the card game, where the deck of cards may be a physical deck of cards distributed between players of the game, or alternatively as a virtual deck of cards in an electronic format for playing the game in an electronic version of the game, such as a computer game, video game, electronic game, mobile app, or the like, which is used for playing the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Khalfan Juma Mohamed Balhaj Almarashda
  • Publication number: 20190351317
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include (i) providing a playfield including a gaming layout adapted for location and/or placement of at least two chance elements, and a wagering layout having indicia representing a plurality of different final game outcomes, here all of the at least two chance elements comprise a plurality of faces with different indicia on each said face distinguishing from the indicia on the other faces, and each of the at least two chance elements being uniquely discernible by having a characteristic that is distinctly non-matching with each of the other of said chance elements; (ii) accepting placement of a wager, through use of said playfield wagering layout, in relation to a selected one of the plurality of final game outcomes; (iii) casting the at least two chance elements on said playfield so as to generate an outcome; (iv) settling the wager on the basis of the generated outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Paula STEWART, Daryl BRUCE, Peter DUPRE, Brennan BACHMAN, Marcus PELLEGRINO