Patents Issued in May 12, 2020
  • Patent number: 10646717
    Abstract: An implantable device and associated method for delivering multi-site pacing therapy is disclosed. The device comprises a set of electrodes including a first ventricular electrode and a second ventricular electrode, spatially separated from one another and all coupled to an implantable pulse generator. The device comprises a processor configured for selecting a first cathode and a first anode from the set of electrodes to form a first pacing vector at a first pacing site along a heart chamber and selecting a second cathode and a second anode from the set of electrodes to form a second pacing vector at a second pacing site along the same heart chamber. The pulse generator is configured to deliver first pacing pulses to the first pacing vector and delivering second pacing pulses to the second pacing vector. The pulse generator generates a recharging current for recharging a first coupling capacitor over a first recharge time period in response to the first pacing pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony W. Schrock, Jean E. Hudson, Karen J. Kleckner
  • Patent number: 10646718
    Abstract: A cochlear implant including a cochlear lead, a housing, a magnet apparatus located within the flexible housing and including a first partial disk shaped magnet member and a second partial disk shaped magnet member spaced apart from the first partial disk shaped magnet member, an antenna within the housing, and a stimulation processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: James George Elcoate Smith, Sung Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 10646719
    Abstract: Connector enclosure assemblies for medical devices provide an angled lead passageway. The lead passageway which is defined by electrical connectors and intervening seals within the connector enclosure assembly establishes the angle relative to a base plane of the connector enclosure assembly. Various other aspects may be included in conjunction with the angled lead passageway, including an angled housing of the connector enclosure assembly, feedthrough pins that extend to the electrical connectors where the feedthrough pins may include angled sections, and a set screw passageway set at an angle relative to the lead passageway to provide fixation of a lead within the lead passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Steven T. Deininger, Michael J. Baade, Katherine J. Bach, Van L. Snyder
  • Patent number: 10646720
    Abstract: Implantation of a cardiac stimulus system using parasternal access to the ITV is provided. Superior access may be achieved using parasternal locations in the upper ribcage to access the ITV. Inferior access may be achieved using parasternal locations in the lower ribcage to access the ITV. Parasternal access may include creating an opening in an intercostal space between two ribs and advancing a needle using ultrasound guidance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventor: G. Shantanu Reddy
  • Patent number: 10646721
    Abstract: A method of subcutaneously injecting and anchoring a device to a bone, a muscle, and/or a tissue in a patient, the device having a clip configured to anchor the device to the bone, the muscle, or the tissue, includes making an incision in the patient. An instrument pre-loaded with the device is inserted through the incision. The instrument is advanced to the bone, the muscle, and/or the tissue upon which the device is to be anchored. A clip of the device is pushed onto the bone, the muscle, and/or the tissue using the instrument. The device is anchored to the bone, the muscle, and/or the tissue using the clip on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Manicka Institute LLC
    Inventor: Yatheendhar D. Manicka
  • Patent number: 10646722
    Abstract: The invention pertains to advances in constructing predetermined magnets from appropriate magnetic material that allows for focusing the magnetic field in a target region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Elegant Mathematics LLC
    Inventors: Olena Ibragimova, Ilgiz Ibragimov
  • Patent number: 10646723
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a magnetic vestibular stimulation (MVS) system for rehabilitation of subjects with vestibular and balance disorders. The magnetic vestibular stimulation system includes a magnet and a cooling system. In some embodiments, the subject wears video goggles in order to stimulate the subject to orient to a virtual reality. The subject can lie, sit or stand in or near a strong magnetic field generated by the system. The magnetic field generated by the system stimulates the vestibular system to counteract the inherent imbalance created by a naturally-occurring vestibular disorder. Particularly important, the direction and amplitude of vestibular stimulation can be easily manipulated by altering the orientation and distance of the head relative to the magnetic field vector. Thus, MVS can be precisely tailored to a patient's specific pattern of vestibular disturbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Daniel H. Reich, Collin L. Broholm, David Zee, Dale Roberts, Michael C. Schubert, Jorge Otero-Millan, Bryan Ward
  • Patent number: 10646724
    Abstract: A brachytherapy device includes a bioabsorbable support and a plurality of microcapsules on the support. Each of the plurality of the microcapsules includes a plurality of microspheres and a bioabsorbable microcapsule wall that encloses the plurality of microspheres. The plurality of microspheres includes radiation-emitting microspheres comprising a radioactive material, radio-opaque microspheres comprising a radio-opaque material or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Civatech Oncology
    Inventors: Seth A. Hoedl, Bruce Kitzman
  • Patent number: 10646725
    Abstract: Provided in the present invention is a three-dimensional precise intracavitary radiotherapy method and system for treating tumours, comprising the steps of: (1) lesion three-dimensional quantitative measurement and analysis of three-dimensional scanning image of the lesion cavity; (2) comprehensive analysis according to lesion three-dimensional quantitative measurement results and lesion characteristics to calculate the three-dimensional distribution of lesion radiation dose; and (3) according to the three-dimensional distribution diagram of radiation dose, selecting appropriate radiation sources and radiation dose to make a stent, and performing three-dimensional precise intracavitary radiotherapy. At the same time, also provided by the present invention is a system for achieving the above radiotherapy method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: NANJING RONGSHENG MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gaojun Teng, Yonghua Dong, Derong Leng, Jinhe Guo, Chunjun Liu, Haidong Zhu
  • Patent number: 10646726
    Abstract: Intraoperative radiation therapy involves a treatment head disposed on a distal end of a robotic arm. An X-ray component included as part of the treatment head generates therapeutic radiation in the X-ray wavelength range. At least one patient motion sensor detects a breathing movement of a patient body. A control system dynamically controls a position of the treatment head by causing a position variation in at least one of the movable joints comprising the robotic arm. This movement is managed so that a relative motion as between the treatment head and a tumor bed internal of the patient is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
    Inventor: Kalman Fishman
  • Patent number: 10646727
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an anchorable brachytherapy device configured to be permanently implanted in a tumor bed at the time of operative removal of the tumor. In exemplary aspects, the brachytherapy device may comprise a plurality of hollow tubes that form a spherical or ellipsoid shape. Protrusions or grooves may be formed on an outer surface of the tubes to help anchor the brachytherapy device in the tumor bed. Radioactive seeds or strands may be positioned within the tube channels to provide radiation to the tumor bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Positive Energy, LLC
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abdalla
  • Patent number: 10646728
    Abstract: An example particle therapy system includes a particle accelerator to output a particle beam having a spot size; a scanning system for the particle accelerator to scan the particle beam in two dimensions across at least part of a treatment area of an irradiation target; and an adaptive aperture between the scanning system and the irradiation target. The adaptive aperture includes structures that are movable relative to the irradiation target to approximate a shape to trim part of the treatment area. The part of the treatment area has a size that is based on an area of the spot size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Townsend Zwart, Mark R. Jones, Miles S. Wagner, James Cooley, Eros Pedroni, Robert Silva
  • Patent number: 10646729
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for pulse parameter modulation. The systems may perform the methods to obtain information related to a treatment plan; determine a backward window based on the information related to the treatment plan, within which one or more radiation pulses have been transmitted; determine backward information associated with the backward window based on the information related to the treatment plan and the backward window; determine a forward window based on the information related to the treatment plan, within which one or more radiation pulses are to be transmitted; determine forward information associated with the forward window based on the information related to the treatment plan, the backward information, and the forward window; and determine one or more pulse parameters of the forward window based on the forward information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: UIH-RT US LLC
    Inventors: Johannes Stahl, Jonathan Maltz
  • Patent number: 10646730
    Abstract: Collision free regions are predetermined for one or more class solutions. Each class solution has defined limits for allowed field geometry variations. Collision free regions in planning can be defined as a set of allowed isocenter positions relative to a fixation device. The collision free regions may be visualized by a user to plan for field geometry and isocenter position tradeoffs. Collision free regions in delivery can be defined as a set of allowed couch support coordinates. The treatment fields in a radiation treatment plan can be checked against the collision free regions in delivery to determine whether they will pose any collision risks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignees: Varian Medical Systems International AG, Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Janne Nord, Joakim Pyyry, Adam Harrington, Sean Herries, Joseph Schumm, Reto Filiberti, Kari Jyrkkälä, Sylvie Spiessens, Roland Meier, Dominique Gasser
  • Patent number: 10646731
    Abstract: Respiratory protection systems are provided containing a form-fitting facial frame and a removable filter media. The respiratory protection systems can alleviate the problems with fit and comfort of traditional respiratory protection systems. The form-fitting facial frame can intimately contact face of a subject and can be configured to removably secure a filter media. The form-fitting facial frame can include an upper frame portion configured to intimately contact the dorsum nasi and cheekbone of a subject, and lower frame portion configured to intimately contact the jaw line of the subject. In some embodiments, the form-fitting facial frame is manufactured based upon a facial feature of a subject. The form-fitting facial frame can be manufactured by 3D printing. The respiratory system can be used with common mechanical filter media including N95 and N100 filter media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Sundaresan Jayaraman, Sungmee Park
  • Patent number: 10646732
    Abstract: A mask seal test method, device, and system of using the same are described herein. One method for testing a mask seal can include blocking a respirator cartridge to create pressure within a mask, wherein the mask includes a pressure sensor, measuring pressure values within the mask using the pressure sensor, and notifying a user in response to an increased pressure decay value among the pressure values received by the mask identification reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Lakshmi Sailaja Rachapudi, Christopher S. Larsen
  • Patent number: 10646733
    Abstract: A rigid rail assembly for a fall protection system comprises a rigid rail segment and a hanger. The rail segment comprises an upper portion defining an elongate slot and a lower portion. The hanger includes a hanger body adapted to be connected to a support member and a hanger coupling member extending downwardly from said hanger body and which is adapted to be received in the rail segment slot. The rail segment lower portion has opposed elongate side walls extending downwardly and outwardly and a flange extending inwardly from each of said side walls. The flanges define a track for the wheels of a trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: MODULAR FALL PROTECTION CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Ecker, Dan Henn, William Hasse, William Parsons
  • Patent number: 10646734
    Abstract: An air purge and pressurization system that utilizes a variable speed fan and a feedback loop to optimize system operation is described herein. In one embodiment, such a system can include an enclosed container located in an area classified as hazardous, a controller rated for operation within the hazardous area, and a pressure sensor located within the container and coupled to the controller. The system can also include a variable-speed fan located outside the hazardous area and coupled to the controller. The controller can be configured to monitor air pressure within the container and variably control a speed of the fan to maintain the detected pressure above a minimum value. Accordingly, a required pressure can be maintained while minimizing a volume of air forced into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden AB
    Inventors: Randy A. Moses, Kent W. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10646735
    Abstract: Wet fire protection systems and methods for the protection of a stored commodity are provided. The system includes a supply portion coupled to a water supply and a demand portion including a plurality of sprinklers disposed above the commodity with each sprinkler having an operating pressure range. The plurality of sprinklers are interconnected by a network of pipes filled with water to provide each sprinkler with an initial pressure of water. A pressure control assembly is disposed between the supply portion and the demand portion to withhold fluid pressure from the supply portion from pressurizing the demand portion for a predetermined withholding period following actuation of at least one sprinkler in response to a fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Zachary L. Magnone, Jeremiah P. Crocker, John Desrosier, Sean E. Cutting, Manuel R. Silva, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10646736
    Abstract: A thermal trigger assembly for remote mechanical actuation of another fire protection system component includes an activation component having a base and a movable member. A bias member biases the movable member from a preactivation to an activated position with respect to the base. A thermally responsive element retains the movable member in the preactivation position until a predetermined thermodynamic condition is reached, when the thermally responsive element loses structural integrity. A flexible connector includes a flexible hollow outer cable housing with one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the base. A flexible cable is inside the outer cable housing for sliding movement therein and has one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the movable member. The flexible cable is moved with respect to the outer cable housing by movement of the movable member upon loss of structural integrity by the thermally responsive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Stephen J. Meyer, Yoram Ringer, Thomas Edwin Archibald
  • Patent number: 10646737
    Abstract: A lightweight trampoline enclosure system has a bed subsystem and an enclosure subsystem. The enclosure subsystem comprises netting suspended from a plurality of flexible poles. Upon a jumper's impact into the surrounding enclosure subsystem, the energy of the jumper's impact is absorbed and distributed outward and away from the location of impact and into the trampoline bed subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: JumpSport, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Publicover, William Knight Foster, Kevin Benjamin Charles, James Chau
  • Patent number: 10646738
    Abstract: A modular structure for performing physical exercises incorporates a gripping system that slides along a surface of the modular structure. The gripping system allows for varying height of an anchoring point where different types of resistance bands or ropes are attached. The modular structure is adaptable, easy to use, and has plurality of exercise stations that can be used simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventors: Estrada Estrada Carlos Arturo, Castro Clavijo Inés Stella
  • Patent number: 10646739
    Abstract: An exercise machine has a main frame and a user support movably mounted relative to the main frame for movement between a start position and an end position during an exercise. At least one user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the main frame for engagement and actuation by a user during an exercise, and a connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support. A lifting arm is movably mounted relative to the main frame and associated with at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage so as to move during an exercise. A load associated with the lifting arm provides exercise resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Randall T. Webber, Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith
  • Patent number: 10646740
    Abstract: An angle-adjustable and swingable Smith machine includes: a frame part for forming an exercise space; a swing part which is disposed in the exercise space and is connected to the frame part; a guide part which is integrally coupled to the swing part and performs a swing operation together with the swing part; a rail part, which is installed on the upper end of the frame part, for guiding the movement of the swing part, and setting or fixing the angle of the swing part; an angle adjustment part for adjusting the angle of the swing part by interworking with the rail part; and a barbell part which is coupled to the guide part so as to ascend and descend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Byung Don Lee
  • Patent number: 10646741
    Abstract: A weight training equipment with an ultrasonic sensor assembly including a transmitter unit, a receiver unit, a case and the support. The case is rotatably supported upon the support to expose the transmitter and the receiver upwardly. A freely rotatable pin unit is selectively inserted into the hole of the corresponding weight block of the weight training equipment to have its reflection surface downwardly face the sensor assembly. A distance between the pin unit and the sensor assembly during exercise can be measure by ultrasound transmitted from the transmitter unit toward the pin unit and further reflected by the reflection surface and received by the receiver unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: FOXCONN INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Cheng-Pang Chen, Chang-Wei Kuo, Yi-Chung Teng
  • Patent number: 10646742
    Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: TAU ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura
  • Patent number: 10646743
    Abstract: An athletic training table has a main body with a padded weather resistant platform attached to a frame with a handle and wheels. The frame further has first legs and second legs rotatably connected thereto. The first legs and the second legs each have a first leg portion and a second leg portion. The first leg portion and the second leg portion, on both the first legs and the second legs, are connected by a cross-support member and a base support member. The first legs and the second legs are attached to a central telescopic member that expands and contracts as the first legs and the second legs are rotated between a folded position and an unfolded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: MILLCO DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventor: Peter J. Miller
  • Patent number: 10646744
    Abstract: A weight arm assembly for use with a weight lifting rack is provided, the weight arm assembly including a mounting bracket configured to be attached to a vertical surface in a fixed position, an arm mount configured to be coupled to the mounting bracket so as to be pivotable about a first axis, a stop member coupled to the arm mount and configured to move between an engaged position to prevent pivoting of the arm mount through interaction with the mounting bracket, and a disengaged position to allow pivoting of the arm mount, and a weight arm configured to be coupled to the arm mount, proximate a first end of the weight arm, so as to be pivotable about a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Component Fabricators, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Steenekamp, Wayne Chermely
  • Patent number: 10646745
    Abstract: An inclinable rebounding exercise device comprising at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end; an adjustable support assembly that allows the at least one rail to be adjusted to a desired inclination angle; a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail; a support base; a foot platform assembly including a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms coupled to the support base. The pair of resilient, independent foot platforms allow for a soft landing achieved by absorbing energy therein, reducing joint stress and allowing greater muscle exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Total Gym Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Crowley, Thomas J. Campanaro, Dan McCutcheon
  • Patent number: 10646746
    Abstract: An adjustable rehabilitation and exercise device, including a rotary member having a plurality of elongated and spaced apart elongated open-ended slots defined thereon, each slot including a plurality of enlargements along the length thereof. A mount is selectively and movably positionable on a selected one of the slots of the rotary member to select an angular location of the mount. The mount includes a slide member movably positionable along the selected slot to a selected radial location along the selected slot to select a radial location of the mount relative to the hub of the rotary member. The mount includes a movable pin having an enlarged head. The pin is positionable to selectively engage the enlarged head thereof within the enlargements of the slot so as to lock the position of the mount along the slot. A patient engagement member is connectable to the mount and movable with the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sanford Gomberg, Peter Arn
  • Patent number: 10646747
    Abstract: A twisting exerciser includes a base with a first shaft, a second shaft and a stop member respectively connected thereto. A first swingable unit and a second swingable unit are respectively and pviotably connected to the first and second shafts. The first swingable unit has a pad and first fan-shaped gear. The second swingable unit has a handle assembly and a second fan-shaped gear which is engaged with the first fan-shaped gear. The user holds the handle assembly, and the upper body and the lower body swing in opposite direction by the engagement between the first and second fan-shaped gears. The stop member limits the angle that the first fan-shape gears swings. The user may sits on the pad or stand on the pad to operate the twisting exerciser. The twisting exerciser is simple and safe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Shu-Chiung Liao Lai
  • Patent number: 10646748
    Abstract: A wrist and forearm exercise and rehabilitation device is disclosed. The device includes a base, a post extending vertically from the base, and a shaft rotatably inserted into the shaft. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. A biasing member has a first end attached to the shaft, such that rotation of the shaft exerts a force on the biasing member. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Philip Bernotas
  • Patent number: 10646749
    Abstract: The resistance exercise glove is a therapeutic device and a garment worn on a hand. The resistance exercise glove exercises the hand by providing an opposing force that works against the movement of the hand. The opposing force provides a resistance based therapeutic exercise that strengthens the hand. The resistance exercise glove comprises a glove, a plurality of resistance bands, a pocket, and a squeeze device. The glove is further defined with a front side, a rear side, and an opening. The hand inserts into the glove through the opening. The plurality of resistance bands attach to the rear side of the glove such that each of the resistance bands opposes the bending of a finger. The pocket is formed on the front side of the glove. The pocket contains the squeeze device. The squeeze device is an elastomeric device that opposes the squeezing motion of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Phillip Williams
  • Patent number: 10646750
    Abstract: Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment, friends used and the like. Workout information may be shared to social messaging and networking outlets. Workout information shared may include map information including images of maps, interactive maps, links to maps, route information and the like and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, an application may be configured to execute within a context of a social networking system to facilitate athletic activity data transfer and generation of workout entries in the social networking site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Kwamina Crankson, Kristen Laina White, Michael Levi Orenstein, Michael T. Hoffman, Jason Nims
  • Patent number: 10646751
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame and an access member. The frame is configured to be mounted to a structural support, and defines a first volume configured to receive at least a portion of a first insert, and a second volume configured to receive at least a portion of a second insert. The frame is configured such that when the first insert is within the first volume and the second insert is within the second volume a first engagement surface of the first insert is facing a second engagement surface of the second insert. The frame includes a first tapered surface that engages a tapered surface of the first insert to limit movement of the first insert along a lateral axis nonparallel to the longitudinal axis. The access member is configured to be coupled to the frame covering a portion of the first volume to limit movement of the first insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Native Heights Climbing Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Hilton A. Bennett
  • Patent number: 10646752
    Abstract: A sports ball having an exquisite performance cover formed from a plurality of panels of multi-layers sheet with a backing of a softer foamy substance with selective density differences. The cover panels may be joined together at assembling zones. During manufacturing, the foamy substance of the assembling zone is selectively partially cut from the central part of the softer material attached to outer layers for each of the panels. Strips of fabric are further applied and subjected to pressure and high frequency sound waves at assembling zones, providing it the necessary characteristics to better hide the stitching. Punched out central softer material on the inside of the sports ball provides support and a stout rounder shape for the manufacturing of an exquisite performance sports ball and filling up the gap, created between the outer material and bladder, by stitching seams. Assembling zone are further be subjected on the outer side to an adhesive, which further enhance the panel to panel adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Nouman Idris Butt
  • Patent number: 10646753
    Abstract: A racquet includes a frame extending along a longitudinal axis. The frame includes head and handle portions, and a throat portion positioned between the head and handle portions. The head and throat portions are formed at least in part of a fiber composite material. The material includes a plurality of ply arrangements. Each of the arrangements includes one ply having a first plurality of fibers defining a first angle with respect to a composite axis, and another ply having a second plurality of fibers defining a second angle with respect to the composite axis. The first and second angles are substantially the same except the angles have opposite polarities with respect to the composite axis. The head portion includes at least three arrangements overlaying each other, and the first and second angles of at least two of the at least three arrangements are at least 35 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
    Inventors: William D. Severa, Dale J. Zwack, Robert T. Kapheim, Eloisa M. Compostizo
  • Patent number: 10646754
    Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball where the face has multiple thickness regions. The face has a center region, an upper region, a lower region, a toe region, and a heel region. The upper and lower regions have a ramped thickness extending from a center region to an upper and lower edge of the face. The heel and toe regions have a constant face thickness and have a thickness less than the other regions. Additionally, the club head body has a flange where the face is welded to the club head body. The flange has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the heel and toe regions of the face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua M. Boggs, Kevin Harper, Eric A. Larson, Michael T. Prichard, Hiromitsu Akiyama, Yoshimasa Fujita
  • Patent number: 10646755
    Abstract: A golf club head is disclosed having a main body comprising a face portion, a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, a toe portion and a heel portion opposite the toe portion. The golf club head includes one or more slideably adjustable weights within one or more weight tracks and/or one or more interchangeable weights within one or more weight ports, the weights provided so as to adjust a center of gravity (CG) of the golf club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin David Kleinert, Mattieu J. Bovee, Joseph Reeve Nielson, Nathan T. Sargent, Christopher John Harbert, Rachel Elizabeth Gardner, Wester Reber Christian
  • Patent number: 10646756
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a face; a body, the body defining an interior and an exterior; the face and the body together defining a center of gravity, the center of gravity being proximate the face; a coefficient of restitution feature defined in the body; wherein the coefficient of restitution feature defines a gap in the body. A golf club head includes a face and a golf club body; the face and the golf club body defining a center of gravity, the center of gravity defined a distance, ?z, from a ground plane as measured along a z-axis, the center of gravity defined a distance, CGy, from the center face along the y-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Matthew Greensmith, Matthew David Johnson, Jason Andrew Mata, Kraig Alan Willett, Nathan T. Sargent
  • Patent number: 10646757
    Abstract: Iron-type golf club heads are disclosed having a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The iron-type golf club heads include a localized stiffened region that is located on the striking face of the club head such that the localized stiffened region alters the launch conditions of golf balls struck by the club head in a way that wholly or partially compensates for, overcomes, or prevents the occurrence of a rightward deviation. In particular, the localized stiffened region is located on the striking face such that a golf ball struck under typical conditions will not impart a right-tending sidespin to the golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Dipert, Scott Taylor, Yong Ling
  • Patent number: 10646758
    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 with a toe portion, a heel portion, a rear portion, a front portion with a strike face, a sole portion, and a top portion with a plurality of ports. The body portion may define a periphery of the golf club head. The golf club head may also include a plurality of weight portions with each weight portion disposed in one port of the plurality of ports. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Bradley D. Schweigert
  • Patent number: 10646759
    Abstract: A golf club head, including an adjustable weight system including a drive mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a weight, wherein the drive mechanism is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and the weight is slidable along an axis of translation, wherein the axis of rotation is perpendicular to the axis of translation at an interface of the drive mechanism and the weight, wherein the drive mechanism comprises a plurality of teeth, wherein the weight comprises a plurality of cogs, wherein the plurality of teeth of the drive mechanism engage the plurality of cogs of the weight so that rotation of the drive mechanism about an axis of rotation forces the weight to translate along the axis of translation, wherein a component of the locking mechanism translates between an unlocked position and a locked position in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the drive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Cleghorn, Nick Frame, Mitchell E. Bac
  • Patent number: 10646760
    Abstract: A snowball launching and batting apparatus comprising a barrel member, a handle member, and a knob feature, the handle member further comprising a primary cradle structure configured to accept, form, and store snow or snowballs. The apparatus further comprises a secondary cradle structure capable of coupling the primary cradle structure and configured to accept, form, and store snow or snowballs. The knob feature may further comprise a depression configured to form snowballs. The apparatus is further configured to have an extended and retracted state. A user inserts snow into the barrel and cradle structure to form a snowball and inserts it into the apparatus while in an extended state. Launching the snowballs from the apparatus may comprise swinging the apparatus or applying a force to the handle member to quickly move it from an extended state to a retracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: John Hinnen, III
  • Patent number: 10646761
    Abstract: A variable stiffness striking implement, such as, for example, a ball bat typically used in baseball, softball, or rubber ball. The striking implement, preferably has a separate barrel and handle. A wedge and joint attached directly to the handle or indirectly to the handle using an interface portion engage the interior surface of the barrel. Most preferably, the wedge and joint are molded about the interface portion and a handle preform is then inserted into the intention of the interface portion and the handle is then molded. Wedge hardness is selectable and a stiffness member may also be employed. Stiffness member hardness may be selectable or may be adjustable by varied adjustment of a cap in relation to the barrel. Alternatively, the cap may not be adjustable in relation to the barrel so that a selected stiffness member hardness is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
    Inventors: James M. Early, Adam G. Gray, Jeremy H. Yim, Robert A. Lairmore, George W. Burger
  • Patent number: 10646762
    Abstract: Described herein are game devices for use in individual and/or group play. These game devices can compose a base and an intermediate structure comprising an opening which a user can attempt to throw a ball or other object into. The base can be configured such that it can connect to a substantially planar surface such as a wall or ceiling. The intermediate structure can be flexible like a basketball net or can be rigid. In some embodiments, the opening in the intermediate structure can be connected to a rim that hold the opening in an “open” position. In some embodiments, the rim can further comprise bristle-like protrusion structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Bowers
  • Patent number: 10646763
    Abstract: A training bat assembly for improving a user's swing of a baseball bat is provided. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a bat portion and a plug or cap portion, where the plug or cap portion is configured to mate with a distal end of the bat portion. For example, the bat may include a circular opening, and the plug may include a circular rod that is configured to fit within the opening. Alternatively, a cap with a circular opening can be used, where the cap is configured to fit over a distal end of the bat. By mating the plug or cap with the bat, and swinging the bat from a first position to a second position, the plug or cap is propelled from the bat, where the resulting location of the plug or cap can be used to determine the correctness of the user's swing was.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Riley R. Umbrell
  • Patent number: 10646764
    Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and method of training an athlete to properly throw a ball utilizing proper arm and elbow position by providing a device that attaches to the athlete's waist and has a semi-rigid guide rod extending up from the waist toward the shoulders such that it is positioned to contact the athlete's arm or elbow during the throwing motion once the arm or elbow is moved back into the ideal position, thus providing a tactile signal when the ideal position is reached thereby allowing the athlete to continually train and develop muscle memory of the proper throwing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: 224 Performance, LLC
    Inventor: Johnston Hobbs
  • Patent number: 10646765
    Abstract: An electronic golf aid system for assisting users with reading greens on golf courses includes a camera that captures images of the user's field of view, and an electronic display device with a display screen that displays captured images. A processor, which communicates with the camera and display device, is programmed to: receive signals from the camera indicative of images of a golf ball and a cup on the green; determine respective locations for the golf ball and cup; determine a perspective view of the topology of the green between the golf ball and cup from the user's point of view; determine, based on the green's topology, a proposed trajectory line from the golf ball's location to the cup's location; and direct the electronic display device to display the proposed trajectory line superimposed on the surface of the green as the green is shown in real-time on the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Leech, Michael Wallans
  • Patent number: 10646766
    Abstract: A golf swing training device for improving the accuracy, club head speed and power of a user's swing can be customized to fit the various abilities and sizes of individual golfers. The device guides a user through the proper swing and by repeating the proper swing, the user can enhance his or her muscle memory. The golf swing training device includes a shuttle moveably mounted on an adjustably supported ring and a club moveably supported by the shuttle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Fitness South, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Daniel Zimmerman, II, Harold Bowman Blach, Jr., David Lee Stone, Joseph Eual Austin, Philip Mark Walker