Abstract: A lacrosse head spacer includes a front surface, left and right side surfaces attached at a left and right edges of the front surface, and a curved back surface extending between the left and right side surfaces. A width of the lacrosse head spacer measured perpendicularly from the left side surface to the right side surface is larger than a minimum width dimension specified by NCAA rules for lacrosse heads such that when the lacrosse head spacer is inserted between sidewalls of a lacrosse head, the lacrosse head spacer maintains the sidewalls apart from each other at a distance larger than the minimum width dimension specified by NCAA rules for lacrosse heads.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides sports training devices for improving a user's technique. In some embodiments, the sports training device comprises a golf putting apparatus including a mat comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a top side and a bottom side; a plurality of distinct resting areas on the top side and near the distal end; a raised ridge on the top side between each of the distinct resting areas; and at least one origin spot on the top side and near the proximal end for placing a ball, such as a golf ball. In one embodiment, a method of improving a user's technique comprises striking a ball from one of the at least one origin spots towards a distinct resting area, such as a preselected resting area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a portable multi-configurable toss game rack system for individual or team use. The portable multi-configurable toss game rack system may comprise a plurality of configurations to play toss games commonly known as Cornhole, Ladder Toss, Washers pitching, Golf chip, and Beer Pong also known as Beirut or can be used as a toss game where points are scored. The portable multi-configurable toss game rack system can also be used on land or as a floating game in a swimming pool or appropriate body of water. The portable multi-configurable toss game rack system can be carried, broken down, and/or stored in a bag or appropriate container.

Abstract: A two-player versus game system which can be completely disassembled and stored for easy storage and transport, and which can quickly be assembled into a functioning game system. The system includes a central tower from which a ring or a ball on a string hangs over the playing area. A scoring element is extended vertically on either side of the player area, one for each player. The base of the container can include score-keeping devices attached thereto, such as sliding beads on a rod for quickly tabulating when a player scores a hook on a ring or a ball in a basket. The scoring elements and the central tower both can all be removed from their respective receivers within the base of the container and laid flat within the container, and the lid can close the container.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of games and game accessories. Specifically, the invention relates to a piñata holding apparatus with an adjustable upright support and arm assembly capable of adjusting the configuration of the device, as desired by a user.

Abstract: A game piece having computer readable data imprinted directly on a surface thereof, wherein the game piece is a kendama and the data is a matrix barcode readable via a camera. The data may be laser engraved on or pad printed on a surface of the kendama. The kendama is comprised of a hardwood and a hardwood surface of the kendama is altered to include the data thereon or therein such that the data is applied directly to the kendama without adhesive.

Abstract: An auto-balancing transportation device having a wheel structure and foot platforms that pivot between an in-use and a stowed position. The pivot axis for each platform is provided within the wheel structure so that the force exerted by a rider when stepping on a foot platform is applied to the wheel structure at a point within the wheel structure, as opposed to external to it, which is unstable and may cause the device to tip over.

Abstract: There is provided a shuffled playing card, wherein a suit and a rank are printed on one surface of a card base sheet, and a back pattern is printed on another surface, different sheet IDs for one card base sheet or each of a plurality of card base sheets are printed on the card base sheet, one deck or a plurality of decks are formed by individual cards cut by a cutting machine from the card base sheet, the one deck or the plurality of decks are shuffled by a shuffle machine to form a set of shuffled playing cards, different shuffled playing card IDs for each set are assigned to the shuffled playing card as ID codes, and the sheet ID of the playing card constituting the shuffled playing card and the shuffled playing card ID are associated with each other in a database.

Abstract: A properties, building structures, and securities wealth-building strategy game is played by multiple players on a game board. The game board has spaces that depict a bank, a stock board, move tracker, a stock exchange, a parking lot property, and a building property. The players can purchase securities with currency. The value of the securities is determined by drawing from two decks of security cards, with each deck having a positive value and a negative value. The values are summed to determine an increase or decrease in the price for the securities. A parking lot property and a building property can be selectively purchased by players who land on the corresponding property space with currency. A building structure can be purchased by players to generate rental income.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a playing surface having a plurality of playing areas and marking areas. Each of the playing and marking areas includes a plurality of holes arranged into a grid, wherein each of the marking areas is paired with a corresponding playing area. The game apparatus further includes a plurality of playing elements, which form a hidden code and at least one test code, and a plurality of marker elements, which indicate the correlation between the positions of each playing element forming the test code and the positions of the playing elements forming the hidden code. The playing surface of the game apparatus is configurable such that the arrangement of the playing area grids can be selected.

Abstract: A dauber is provided with image customization. A primary feature of the dauber is that it includes an external image applied to the outside of the cylindrical body. The image, may be a vinyl printed image. Further, the image may be digitally generated and printed, being applied as an adhesive or otherwise laminated label to the cylindrical body. Further, a method of manufacture and distribution of the customizable dauber is provided. The method may include an ordering and customization system requiring a customer to order a dauber, upload an image to be applied to the dauber, and receive the dauber corresponding to the order and specified customization.

Abstract: A board game featuring a board having a removable rotatable tower having an arm extending away from it and a hook for receiving a ring hung from a string from the arm. Players move their pieces about the board. Cards may be drawn at random intervals. The player may be required to toss the ring towards the hook located on the tower. Successfully hooking the ring to the tower may affect the outcome of the player's turn. The tower may be rotated on the board, so that each player can swing the ring, depending on outcomes from the various features of the game, including the cards, dice rolls, and space locations on the game board.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a game providing method is provided. The game providing method includes: displaying a game interface comprising a plurality of tiles and a plurality of blocks respectively arranged on the plurality of tiles; changing an arrangement of the plurality of blocks on the plurality of tiles by identifying at least three blocks which satisfy a predetermined condition based on a user interaction; displaying a first graphic representation regarding the at least three blocks; and displaying a second graphic representation regarding at least three tiles respectively corresponding to the at least three blocks based on types of the at least three tiles.

Abstract: A toy grabbing mechanism for catching or gripping a toy includes a main body, claw members, and a movable member. The main body has holes. The claw members each have a gripping portion, a pivoting portion and a balancing portion. The balancing portions are insertedly connected to the holes, respectively. A gripping space is defined between the gripping portions of the claw members. The pivoting portions are pivotally connected to the movable member and surround the main body. The movable member is moved up and down relative to the main body. The user can control the main body to change the relative position between the main body and the movable member. When the movable member is moved, the claw members are pivotable about the pivoting portions to change the gripping space for the gripping portions to catch and grip the toy.

Abstract: An interactive projection and interface system has a video projector that projects graphic images onto a projection screen or another surface. Participants throw projectiles, for example balls other objects, at the projected screen, attempting to hit target images. Different participants may throw different colored balls. A three-dimensional sensor monitors a three-dimensional space in front of the screen. The three-dimensional sensor identifies objects, their trajectories, their colors, their points of impact on the projection screen and other parameters of the objects. Images on the screen change when they are struck by an object. The system keeps and displays a score for each participant. The three-dimensional sensor may be a video camera utilizing software that determines the distance of a projectile relative to the camera and the project graphic images by measuring the size or width of the projectiles.

Abstract: A fitness and nutrition card game is provided herein. The card game includes a card deck with plurality of cards each having front and back side whereby the front side of the card is printed with an information of a code which refers to a food menu and corresponding random value denoted to the food menu. The food menu corresponding to the code may be elaborated and printed on the back side of the card which the player needs to follow to receive specific nutritional value from the food menu and a suggestion window printed on the back side of the card which includes plurality of codes referring to other food menus which the player needs to combine with said elaborated food menu of the card. The food menu and the other food menus when combined together helps the player to achieve his or her daily nutritional requirements.

Abstract: A head mounted VR viewing device for a VR self-service game machine is described. A supporting frame has a VR display mounted by a two-part buckle to a forward end thereof, the buckle including a spring bolt configured for moveably retaining the VR display in an upward or downward position. Multiple curved and cushioned supporting surfaces mounted to the supporting frame position the viewing device on the head of a user. A data cable, also mounted to the supporting frame, provides high-definition video transmission and power to the from the game machine to the VR display, and also functions to suspend the VR viewing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for facilitating user interactions. The method includes detecting a selection by a pointer device of a first character; detecting a movement of the pointer device towards a target object; presenting an indicator; detecting that the pointer device is within a predetermined distance of the target object; determining whether a job to be executed with respect to the target object is capable of being executed by the first character; highlighting the target object when the pointer device is within the predetermined distance and the first character is capable of executing the job; assigning the first character to the target object; causing the first character to execute the job with respect to the target object; and updating a presentation of the target object to present a result of the executed job.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for creating a shared coordinate space in an augmented reality session between two devices with disjoint relative coordinate spaces. With AR tracking initiated, each device has its own relative coordinate space. A spatial alignment image can be recognized by a device joining an AR session which records its location (e.g., six degrees of position). The joining device can utilize an obtained location of an inviting device at or about the time the spatial alignment image was recognized, and, a spatial origin of the inviting device, to calculate an offset between the joining device and the inviting device, establishing a shared coordinate space between the joining device and the inviting device.

Abstract: A control process of a display element, the process comprising the steps: measuring a position of a control lever, projecting in a base plane the position of the lever to determine a first set of coordinates, determining a homothetic figure on a mechanical stop of the lever, determining a circumscribed square on the homothetic figure, projecting onto the circumscribed square at least one coordinate of the first set of coordinates, calculating a second set of coordinates in a Cartesian reference frame, on the basis of the projection of said at least one coordinate of the first set of coordinates on the circumscribed square.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a game providing method is provided. The game providing method includes: displaying a game interface comprising a plurality of blocks; detecting a first interaction on a first block among the plurality of blocks; specifying the first block as a trigger block in response to the first block; detecting a second interaction on a second block adjacent to the first block; and performing, based on characteristic of the second interaction, either one of switching positions between the first block and the second block, and specifying the second block as the trigger block.

Abstract: A data exchange method includes: obtaining an operation instruction based on a control operation on a first virtual character; controlling, according to the operation instruction, the first virtual character to perform an interaction action on the first virtual object; and adjusting a state of the first virtual object to a first target state based on the interaction action performed on the first virtual object and adjusting a state of a second virtual object displayed in a second area of the display interface to a second target state in response to the state of the first virtual object being changed, a second virtual character displayed in the second area of the display interface being controlled by a second client to perform an interaction action on the second virtual object.

Abstract: A system for identifying a user of a controller includes a controller having one or more sensors configured to detect interaction with the controller by the user and a transmitter configured to transmit telemetry data based on outputs of one or more of the sensors, a user profile unit configured to obtain user profile data for one or more user profiles, where each user profile corresponds to a respective user and the user profile data for a user profile comprises data indicative of one or more characteristic interactions by the user with the controller, and a user profile selection unit configured to select a user profile from the one or more user profiles in dependence upon a degree of match between one or more properties of the transmitted telemetry data and the data of each respective user profile, and configured to modify an output of the system responsive to the selection.

Abstract: An example of an information processing system includes a plurality of information processing terminals and a server. One terminal outputs an inaudible sound, thereby transmitting a user ID to the other terminal. The other terminal senses the inaudible sound and distinguishes the user ID of the one terminal in accordance with the inaudible sound. Based on the distinguished user ID, the other terminal acquires user information from the server and displays the acquired user information. The other terminal transmits a friend request to the server. When receiving friend requests from both terminals, the server stores the user IDs of both terminals in association with each other.

Abstract: The drinking game system includes a device adapted for measuring a time elapsed between taking off and landing of a beverage container therefrom. The device is configured to operate in different phases and continuously feed the time elapsed to a player terminal associated with the players and connected thereto via a network. The player terminal is configured to execute a program product that allows the players to enter into a gaming mode to connect the player terminal to the device, and provide user interfaces to the players for playing the drinking game, and feed device identification codes to the device for the players to identify the device connected to the player terminal associated with them.

Abstract: Instructions recorded on a non-transitory recording medium cause an information processing device that executes a battle game to execute the steps of storing different attribute information in association with each of at least two players; displaying a field including a plurality of regions, a predetermined event being set for each region, and attribute information being associable with each region; upon a player selecting at least one region from among the plurality of regions, executing processing for the event of the selected region; based on a processing result for the event, determining whether newly to associate the attribute information of the player with the selected region; and determining victory and defeat for the plurality of players based on at least one of a count, a total area, and a total volume of regions with which each piece of attribute information is associated.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for implementing a fantasy sports game that shares the same objective as an actual sporting contest and that is based on individual plays from actual games executed in the fantasy sports game according to selection criteria. Fantasy game play is based on the outcomes of individual plays, instead of aggregate stats and/or fantasy points, which allows for a fantasy game with realistic game flow. The method executes plays, without active participation from a fantasy player, based on selection criteria which compare the current fantasy contest situation to the situation of the actual sporting contest when the outcome was recorded and applies the outcome to the fantasy game from the actual play which is most similar in situation. The result is a fantasy game carried out through individual plays which can be viewed like an actual sporting event.

Abstract: A computerized system operative in conjunction with chat functionality which generates chats between chat participants aka chatroom members, wherein each chatroom member generates at least one chat communication within the chat, each chat participant being a cellphone user, each chat participant's cellphone having a display screen, the system including: a game server including a hardware processor and operating at least one computerized game which, when started or joined by a chat participant, allows the chat participant to generate at least one game action within the game; and a client hardware processor e.g. cell app e.g. instant messaging app, that presents, on chat participants' cellphones' display screens, a single chronologically ordered feed of communications including both chat communications and game actions.

Abstract: A track for a roller coaster is provided. The track includes a plurality of layers that are each constructed from a plurality of layer segments prefabricated with an automated precision cutting device.

Abstract: Described herein is an assembly and methods of use thereof for controlling or governing the relative speed of motion between the assembly parts via eddy current formation.

Abstract: Systems and related methods related to structures with large-scale rotatable elements. Some of the present systems comprise: a tower; a tower hub coupled to the tower and having a transverse dimension of at least 50 feet; an observation wheel rotatably coupled to the tower and having a central wheel hub; a plurality of roller bearings disposed between the tower hub and the wheel hub to rotatably support the observation wheel relative to the structure, the roller bearings each having a diameter that is less than one quarter of the transverse dimension of the wheel hub.

Abstract: A fairground ride includes a first section which includes a travel route on which at least one vehicle is movably arranged. The vehicle is designed for accommodating at least one passenger. The fairground ride also includes a second section within which the passenger can move freely, a third section which connects the first section to the second section and in which the passenger can enter the vehicle and can exit from the vehicle, and a VR apparatus for generating and depicting a virtual reality. The virtual reality corresponds to a journey of the passenger with the vehicle along the travel route in the first section, to the position and movement of the passenger in the second section and to the entry and/or the exit of the passenger in the third section. The virtual reality can be depicted on a head-mounted display assigned to the passenger.

Abstract: A three-dimensional craft model including a head and body is provided. More specifically, the craft model includes a two-dimensional body cutout and a two-dimensional body cutout. The cutouts can be formed into three-dimensional head and body objects by folding portions of the cutouts about fold lines and the three-dimensional objects can be held in place using one or more of securing tabs, reciprocal slots, and locking tabs. Also provided herein is a method for forming the three-dimensional craft figure, including the steps of folding portions of the body cutout across fold lines, locking one or more locking tabs on the body cutout to form the body object, folding one or more portions of the head cutout across fold lines, inserting one or more securing tabs through corresponding slots in the head cutout to form the body object, and attaching the head object to the body object.

Abstract: In an aspect, a toy assembly is provided, and includes a toy assembly housing, an extensible object inside the toy assembly housing, an extension mechanism, and an extension member power source. The extensible object includes a base, and first and second extension members. The extension mechanism is operable to drive the first and second extension members towards extended positions, and is operatively connected to the second extension member via a lost motion connection. Driving of the extension mechanism by the extension mechanism power source drives the first extension member towards the extended position for the first extension member to break or open the toy assembly housing to expose the extensible object while consuming at least a portion of the lost motion in the lost motion connection. Upon consuming the lost motion, further driving the extension mechanism drives the first and second extension members towards the extended positions.

Abstract: A computer-controlled toy vehicle that provides two distinct modes of play: 1) a roll-around play mode where a child pushes the vehicle around which causes the wheels to slowly rotate and may receive audio/visual feedback related to manual the manipulation of the vehicle in a mode/operation appropriate for the roll-around play mode, and 2) a race play mode where the child pushes the vehicle quickly/vigorously (an increased velocity and/or acceleration) causing the wheels to roll or accelerate more quickly/vigorously. An ON/OFF or grip detector may gate determination of sequencing state and output results.

Abstract: A toy vehicle playset comprises a stunt loop apparatus. The stunt loop apparatus has a support, a partial loop portion coupled to the support, and an arcuate portion rotatably coupled to the support. The partial loop portion has an opening and the arcuate portion is configured to rotate between an inlet position and an outlet position within the opening. By rotating the arcuate portion from the inlet position to the outlet position, a continuous pathway is formed that allows a toy vehicle to sequentially travel along the arcuate portion in the inlet position, the partial loop portion, and then the arcuate portion in the outlet position.

Abstract: The invention is remote controlled ¼ scale model eighteen wheeler truck which has an electrically powered cab, which has steam emissions to mimic exhaust, and has a built in stereo and storage compartment and flat screen in the trailer portion. The model can be moved under it's own power and when stopped, converts into an entertainment system by having a flat screen raised above the cab on an actuator track.

Abstract: A toy construction system comprising a plurality of function construction elements, wherein each function construction element comprises a function device adapted to perform a controllable function, and a tag construction element mechanically connectable to at least a first function construction element of the plurality of function construction elements and configured for data communication between the tag construction element and the first function construction element, wherein, responsive to data received from the tag construction element, the function device of the first function construction element is configured to perform the controllable function.

Abstract: A snap-lock toy system has a receiving member with a thru-hole and a rod member having an engagement portion. The engagement portion selectively mates with the thru-hole and has a pair of cantilever members separated by a gap, each having a hole engagement rib to resiliently compress the first cantilever members to resiliently move the cantilever members concurrent with entering and exiting opposing ends of the thru-hole and selectively coupling the rod member to the receiving member by a friction interface. A locking member has an interface portion with a locking rib configured to selectively mate with the cantilever members. The locking rib resiliently compresses upon insertion of the locking rib between the cantilever members and decompresses when the locking rib engages an internal groove of the cantilever members to selectively prevent decoupling of the rod member from the receiving member.

Abstract: A toy road paving device (toy dispenser) is provided that simulates a real-world road paving machine by dispensing, laying down, cutting, and smoothing either one or multiple strips of spooled tape material upon a hard, flat surface such as a table or floor. The device “paves” the tape road easily, smoothly, evenly, and without the risk of tearing the tape material from excess stress. More generally, the device can lay out any toy play surface printed on tape, a strip of paper, or other material. The device can be operated manually or mechanically powered.

Abstract: A two-dimensional playscape comprising: (a) one or more posters including one or more setting modules, and (b) one or more interactive clings; wherein the one or more posters are configured to removably attach to a surface; and wherein the one or more interactive clings removably attach to the one or more posters.

Abstract: The invention proposes an apparatus for generating three-dimensional visual effects, characterised in that it comprises, in combination: a controlled smoke generator (10) comprising a synthetic smoke source and a means for directionally propelling the smoke produced by the generator in order to form a plume of smoke extending in a certain direction, and a controlled light generator (20), suitable for generating one or more light beams in the plume of smoke and in the direction in which it extends, the light beam or beams being essentially contained in said plume of smoke. Application in particular to the production of “lightsaber” visual effects, and more generally to varied three-dimensional light effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for energy recovery in a process for the preparation of 1,3,5-trioxane.

Abstract: Cannabis plant material is gently ground, mixed with chilled water and then agitated. The trichomes, being made brittle by the lowered temperature of the water, fall off the plant material during agitation. The mixture is then filtered in multiple stages to obtain the trichomes in different size fractions, which are collected separately and then dried.

Abstract: A method of controlling the liquid or gas flow disturbance impulses in a system for the extraction of targeted constituents from a liquid or gas through the coordination of the acceleration of the valves and pumps in such a way that the fluid pulsations and impact dynamics that cause the destruction of the internal is minimized through a reduction of hydrodynamic pulses propagated through the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the determination of analytes in a sample using chromatography. The present disclosure provides methods of separating an analyte from a sample. A mobile phase is flowed through a chromatography column. The mobile phase includes about 0.005% (v/v) to about 2.50% (v/v) difluoroacetic acid and less than about 100 ppb of any individual impurity, especially metal impurities. A sample including the analyte is injected into the mobile phase. The analyte is separated from the sample.

Abstract: The present invention describes a fluid distribution and collection device of a simulated moving bed separation unit comprising N plates, themselves divided into meridian panels, which device makes it possible to maintain an approximately identical residence time for each portion of fluid.

Abstract: A deep cone thickener with an underflow concentration rapid auto-adjustment pertains to the technical field of mining tailing disposal. The thickener includes a shell body, a dilution flocculation system, a shearing dewatering system, an underflow circulatory system, and an auto-control system. The shell body includes a thickener pool wall, a cone body, and a collection cylinder. The dilution flocculation system includes a feed pipe, a flocculant charging pipe, and a central feed well. The shearing dewatering system includes a drive motor, a drive shaft, and a rake. The underflow circulatory system includes discharging valves, underflow pumps, circulatory pipes, and a concentration meter. The auto-control system includes a PLC control system. During the underground paste filling, the dilution flocculation system and shearing dewatering system can form a paste slurry. When there is no need for underground backfill, the underflow circulatory system is used to lower the underflow concentration rapidly.

Abstract: An oil filter assembly is disclosed for a machine, such as an internal combustion engine, that has an oil output port and an oil input port. A mounting plate may be fixed with an outer enclosure and may be adapted for securing to the machine. The mounting plate may be further adapted to conduct oil from the machine into a peripheral portion of the outer enclosure, and then returning oil from a central portion of the outer enclosure back to the machine. Oil may pass from the peripheral portion to the central portion through a primary filter having a first porosity. A pressure-actuated valve may be fixed fluidly between the peripheral portion and central portion of the outer enclosure. Oil may pass through the pressure-actuated valve only when an oil pressure differential between the peripheral portion and the central portion of the outer enclosure exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure.