Patents Issued in December 24, 2020
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Publication number: 20200398086Abstract: A lash cleansing slip apparatus and cleaning system is described. The lash cleansing slip is configured to facilitate the safe and effective cleaning of make-up such as mascara, eyeliner, and similar cosmetics from the eye region of a user. The apparatus is equipped with specially designed holes configured to accommodate an index finger and a thumb of a user to facilitate the cosmetic removal. A front of the apparatus is preferably padded and is designed to be the cleaning face of the apparatus to be applied to the eyelid and eyelashes of the user while minimizing irritation of the eyes. Consistent use of the apparatus, in contrast to conventional cleansing wipes, is envisioned to minimize the creation of wrinkles of the eye region over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Robin Sheriden Marie Maglinti
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Publication number: 20200398087Abstract: A safety harness bridge rope engagement system includes a harness and a pair of bridge connectors attached to the harness. The bridge connectors are configured to engage a bridge rope. Each of the bridge connectors has a plurality of channels therein. One of the channels is selected to receive a bridge rope to retain the bridge rope at the selected location to adjust the point of pressure between the harness and user of the harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Tethrd, LLCInventors: Walter Ernest Power, II, Gregory Alan Godfrey, Carl Eugene Kossuth, III, Jared Owen Shaffer
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Publication number: 20200398088Abstract: A safety harness assembly includes an upper cradle and a lower cradle. Each of the upper and lower cradles has a front side, a rear side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The upper cradle is positioned above the lower cradle such that the bottom edge of the upper cradle is positioned adjacent to the top edge of the lower cradle. The upper cradle is positionable against a lower back of a person and the lower cradle is positionable against upper legs of a person. A plurality of bridge connectors is attached to the upper and lower cradles and engage a bridge rope. An adjustment member is attached to and extends between the upper and lower cradles. The adjustment member has an adjustable length to selectively alter a distance between the upper and lower cradles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Tethrd, LLCInventors: Walter Ernest Power, II, Gregory Alan Godfrey, Carl Eugene Kossuth, III
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Publication number: 20200398089Abstract: The present invention includes a relatively light weight wheeled cart and one or more magnets to releasably secure the cart to the roof. The rolling apparatus is equipped with adjustable, magnetic anchors, and include large rubber tires for easy movement. Extra magnets may be added to support more workers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Kelly Steel LLCInventors: Justin Kelly, Mindy Kelly
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Publication number: 20200398090Abstract: A storage cabinet for ignitable (flammable) liquids is provided. The cabinet comprises a flame arrestor assembly having a bung, a perforated disk, a sleeve, and a ceramic filter. The storage cabinet has an inner or an outer wall, and the flame arrestor assembly sets between the inner wall and the outer wall of the cabinet. A method of using a flame arrestor assembly in a storage cabinet for ignitable (flammable) liquids is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Kurt P. Rindoks, Matthew L. Warren
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Publication number: 20200398091Abstract: A fire sprinkler head has a valve with an X-brace latch, and includes a flexible conduit. A sprinkler nozzle is secured to a first end of the flexible conduit. The sprinkler nozzle includes a first fitting, a sprinkler orifice and fusible element. A second fitting is secured to the second end of the flexible conduit and includes the valve. The valve has a valve element which is moveable from a latched position to an unlatched position. A flexible link extends from the sprinkler nozzle to the X-brace valve latch. Breaking of the fusible element releases the flexible link to move from the latched position to the unlatched position, releasing the valve for flow there-through.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Buddy Clayton SHIPMAN
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Publication number: 20200398092Abstract: An elongated hollow component includes a body extending from a first end to a second end and defining a longitudinal axis. The body includes a plurality of layers each circumscribing the longitudinal axis. The plurality of layers include a base layer formed of a first steel material, an inner surface layer formed of a second steel material and coupled directly to the base layer such that the base layer circumscribes the inner surface layer and the inner surface layer is exposed to an interior cavity of the elongated hollow component. An outer surface layer formed of the second steel material is coupled directly to the base layer such that the outer surface layer circumscribes the base layer. The first steel material has a chromium content of less than 10.5% by mass and the second steel material has a chromium content of at least 10.5% by mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Mark Scott Abernathy, Marlon Edwin Robinson
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Publication number: 20200398093Abstract: methods, apparatuses, and systems for harvesting inert gas exhausted from an engine and using the harvested inert gas to prevent an ignition event and/or extinguish an ignition event. The temperature of the harvested inert gas may need to be lowered. Unwanted components may be removed from the harvested inert gas. Combustion components may be completely burned from the harvested inert gas prior to providing the harvested inert gas to a fire protection system. The fire protection system uses the harvested inert gas to extinguish an ignition event and/or to provide a purge flow to prevent an ignition event. The fire protection system may be on an aircraft. Sensors may be used to detect an ignition event. Pressure sensors may be used to monitor the pressure of the harvested inert gas as well as to monitor the purge pressure of areas receiving a continuous purge flow of harvested inert gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Frank J. Foster
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Publication number: 20200398094Abstract: A fire fighting training unit formed of steel plate with a stackable first story, second story and a roof mounted at eye level on a portable mobile stand for use with a thermal imaging camera. The roof is stackable on either the first story or second story. Each of the first and second stories has a hallway formed by divider panels separating first and second burn units, said hallways simulating a stairway when the first and second stories are stacked. Apertures in the divider panels have a sliding valve for controlling airflow. A garage with a base and a stackable roof is attached to the first story by a breezeway with a rotary valve in a sleeve for controlling airflow between the first story and the garage. The roofs having an aperture and the first and second burn units of the first and second stories have windows with latched closures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Shawn C. Bloemker
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Publication number: 20200398095Abstract: An exercise apparatus configured to be readily stowed and transported. The apparatus includes a lifting bar and a pair of frames. Each of the frames includes a support member and base. The support member of one frame has a cavity that is sufficiently large to slidably receive the support member of the other frame. Each base has a stowage hole adapted to receive one end of the lifting bar. The apparatus includes fasteners by which the ends of the lifting bar can be secured within a pair of the adjustment holes in the support members to define a deployed configuration of the apparatus, as well as secured within the stowage holes in the bases to define a stowed configuration of the apparatus. The apparatus includes weights each having a slot and configured to rest on one of the base with one of the support members located within the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: John Darrell Sullivan
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Publication number: 20200398096Abstract: A suspended mounting and exercise apparatus suspended from an overhead structure, comprising: a form; and at least one anchoring point comprising a plurality of stalls affixed to the form, wherein the form is affixed to the overhead structure via the at least one anchoring point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Leo Nelson Lewis, JR.
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Publication number: 20200398097Abstract: An internal magnetic resistance system for use with a fitness device includes an axle, inertia wheel, transmission wheel, magnetic permeable ring and electromagnet. The inertia wheel is disposed at the axle and has a protruding ring portion. The transmission wheel connects to the inertia wheel and transfers an external force to the inertia wheel to cause the inertia wheel to rotate. An outer circumferential surface of the magnetic permeable ring is fixedly disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the protruding ring portion such that the magnetic permeable ring rotates together with the inertia wheel. The electromagnet is disposed in the protruding ring portion and surrounded by the magnetic permeable ring. The electromagnet has a support fixedly disposed at the axle and iron cores disposed at the support. Each said iron core is surrounded by a coil and separated from the magnetic permeable ring by a gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Chao-Chuan CHEN
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Publication number: 20200398098Abstract: A staged resistance training device is described. When performing an exercise motion, normal human joint mechanics often mean less effort is needed in the later stages of a resistance exercise motion than at the beginning of the motion. The staged resistance training device is configured to allow a user, such as a weightlifter using a training machine having a series of resistive elements, to perform an exercise repetition with staged resistance forces experienced during the repetition. A range of motion of the exercised body part is opposed during a first stage of the motion by an initial resistance, transitioning to a second, greater resistance in a later second stage of the exercise motion. The staged resistance training device provides a means wherein the user can apply increased resistance to overcome an increasing mechanical advantage later during an exercise motion, versus at the motion's beginning.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Joel Farias
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Publication number: 20200398099Abstract: Connecting straps, for use for example in sports activities, include (a) a sleeve of webbing having a first end and a second end and having a loop at each end, each loop having a base and a free end, (b) disposed within the sleeve of webbing, a band of elastic material extending in a continuous loop, and (c) an attachment strap, adjacent each loop, configured to secure a portion of the band to the webbing at the base of each loop. In some cases, the band has a solid, polygonal cross-sectional shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Eric Michael LANDIS
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Publication number: 20200398100Abstract: A dumbbell assembly includes a base seat having two receiving areas, two weight units respectively received in the receiving areas, and a dumbbell. Each weight unit includes a plurality of weight blocks each having at least one engaging hole. The dumbbell includes a handle, and two weight adjustment modules each including an insertion base, and a plurality of engaging units each including a drive component mounted on the handle, and at least one insertion pin connected to the drive component. The handle is rotatable relative to the weight adjustment modules to drive each engaging unit to move between an engaging state and a disengaging state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Lopin WANG
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Publication number: 20200398101Abstract: A system and a method of treatment using a universal cage creating a coordinate method of exercise. Physical therapy or fitness exercises are provided to a patient through a system of cords, blocks and belts disposed on a plurality of grid panels through a plurality of mounting devices. Placement of the mounting devices on the grid panel is determined by which muscle groups are receiving therapy and the type of movement required. Once the placement for each movement is determined, the coordinates of the mounting device are captured so that the mounting devices can be preset consistently for each therapy session.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Marina Feldman Dreytser
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Publication number: 20200398102Abstract: A multi-functional sliding grip exercise device, specifically but not limited to: sliding grip medial pull-ups, sliding grip lateral pull-ups, lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Exercise device will have rotatable rubber pegs attached to horizontal bars to aid in utility. Horizontal bars supporting hand grips will have apertures on its frame; apertures will take on the form of a âTâ with arms going vertically down to engage device locking system. Horizontal bar with apertures will have tracks on top surface and bottom surface to support guidance of Hand grips. Horizontal bar with apertures will have a resistance element housed within, preferably but not limited to springs; also housed within bar will be spring caps with an protuberance attached that will make contact with Handgrips appendage to engage springs. Handgrips may have indentations to support lower back bar for lower back extension/sit-up assistance exercise. Device may have adjustable resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Christopher Todd Lindsay
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Publication number: 20200398103Abstract: I created the Static Band from a combination of my life's elements; exercise, stability and meditation. Through this process, I developed equipment that would help me run safely on a treadmill while I kept my eyes closed. With the utility of my invention, it serves a range of advantages such as stopping the swaying from side-to-side and allowing people with poor vision to exercise comfortably. My invention can serve multiple purposes from your personal health, for the handicap, to build your mental strength, insuring your comfortability and even for safety precaution. Not only does it stop the side-to-side motion but it can also increase your intensity by the restriction of the backwards movement encouraging you to keep pushing while it eliminates visible distractions around you in case of discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Hezekiah Cla' Moore
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Publication number: 20200398104Abstract: An upper body exercise device for exercising in a cab of a semitruck includes a base that is configured to position on a floor of the cab of the semitruck. A frame is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from the base. A pullup bar is coupled to the frame proximate to a top of the frame. The pullup bar is configured to be grasped in hands of a user, positioning the user to perform an associated upper body exercise. Each of a pair of handles is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from a respective opposing side of the frame. The pair of handles is positioned between the base and the top of the frame so that each handle is configured to be grasped in a respective hand of the user, positioning the user to perform an associated upper body exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Brandon Rogers
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Publication number: 20200398105Abstract: Implementations of a portable pull-up apparatus are provided. In some implementations, the portable pull-up apparatus comprises a first arm and a second arm connected at a pivot point. In some implementations, the portable pull-up apparatus further comprises an attachment device connected to the first arm and the second to attach a gripping device. In some implementations, the portable pull-up apparatus further comprises a first elongated portion and second elongated portion rotatably attached to the first arm and the second arm, respectively. to securely hold the portable pull-up device above a door frame. In some implementations, the angle between the first arm and the second arm at the pivot point is greater than 90 degrees when the portable pull-up apparatus is in the fully closed position. In some implementations, the attachment device is a chain and a gripping object can be attached to the chain using a hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Kenji Coulter
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Publication number: 20200398106Abstract: A media holder for an exercise machine in accordance with some examples herein may include a first portion, a second portion movable relative to the first portion; and a size adjustment mechanism movably connecting the second portion to the first portion to enable resizing of a media holding region independent of whether a media item is present in the media holding region. The size adjustment mechanism may include an arm pivotally coupled to the second portion and configured to selectively engage the first portion in a plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Gettle
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Publication number: 20200398107Abstract: In one aspect of the present application, a dental appliance for isolating jaws from facial muscles is provided, the dental appliance is substantially in the shape of an elongated plate curved according to dental arches, and is received between the jaws and the facial muscles when it is worn, the dental appliance comprises: buccal shields located at both ends of the dental appliance and configured to isolate posterior teeth from facial muscles; and labial bumpers located in the middle of the dental appliance and configured to isolate anterior teeth from facial muscles, wherein the buccal shields and the labial bumpers form an integral piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Wuxi EA Medical Instruments Technologies LimitedInventors: Ketuo ZHOU, Meng WANG, Lei HUANG
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Publication number: 20200398108Abstract: A system and method for range of motion analysis while exercising, including methods for constructing user movement profiles based on repeated and typical user movements during exercises as are typical for an adult of a user's age, weight, etc., and capable of warning a user of unhealthy, unsafe, or anomalous movement patterns during exercise, using a balance trainer, range of motion analyzer, and a plurality of sensors in conjunction with an exercise device, in an effort to reduce health risks to users during exercise with an enhanced or mixed reality exercise device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Coleman Fung
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Publication number: 20200398109Abstract: A method includes collecting an original signal in a specified time interval, performing combined acceleration processing on the original signal to obtain a combined acceleration signal, combining n data points of the combined acceleration signal into one data segment, extracting a feature point of the data segment, transforming feature points of all data segments into a feature point signal, analyzing the feature point signal to obtain a stable stage and a fluctuation stage of the feature point signal, performing interference period elimination on the feature point signal with the stable stage and the fluctuation stage according to a specified motion rule to obtain a second feature point signal, and counting a quantity of wave crests of the second feature point signal, where the quantity of wave crests is a quantity of steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Yixin Chen, Chen Dong, Xiaohan Chen, Yu Wang
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Motion Detection Method and System for Training a User in the Performance of a Motion in an Activity
Publication number: 20200398110Abstract: A method trains a user in performing a motion for an activity. The method employs an AV-equipped portable computing device positioned so that its camera faces the target. The device's processor executes computer processes that include: receiving and processing an output from the camera to determine an initial position of the target; processing the camera's output to determine a series of coordinates corresponding to positions of the target, assumed after the initial position; processing the series of coordinates, against a set of fault rules, to determine presence of a fault in performing the motion, wherein the fault rules relate to the motion based on target position in a real, physical space; and if a fault is determined, causing notification of the user, so as to train the user to perform the activity in a manner free of the fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Richard Kosowsky, Michael Kosowsky -
Publication number: 20200398111Abstract: An intelligent sports equipment system and method for processing data as a result of different types of events associated with a puck or ball and generally another piece of sports equipment. The information associated with each type of event can include associating player information with the processed data. In one example a smart hockey puck has embedded electronics for sensing motion across a plurality of axes, a hockey stick has an associated RFID tag that can be read by the smart hockey puck, which can transmit information to a computing device for displaying processed data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Helios Hockey, Inc.Inventor: William G. Near
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Publication number: 20200398112Abstract: The present disclosure provides for attention and exertion based safety mechanisms in exercise devices by: identifying a user exercising on an exercise device while the exercise device is in a first state; monitoring a physical state and an attentiveness level of the user while the exercise device is in the first state, wherein monitoring the attentiveness level includes monitoring targets of a gaze of the user within a time window and a consistency of the gaze within the time window; determining, based on the physical state and the attentiveness level of the user, that the user is experiencing a risk of injury above a predefined threshold; and adjusting the exercise device from the first state to a second state to alleviate the risk of injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: FANG LU, PAUL R BASTIDE, ISHWARYA RAJENDRABABU, SATHYANARAYANAN SRINIVASAN
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Publication number: 20200398113Abstract: A housing (202) for a Time-of-Flight (ToF) range meter (201), comprising a wall structure (203) defining a first optical beam path (222) to an emitter (220) of the ToF range meter, and a second optical beam path (232) to a detector (230) of the ToF range meter; and a transmissive optical diffusor (224, 234) configured to cover the beam path to at least one of said emitter and said detector. The housing may be connected to a ToF range meter into a ToF ranging device (200). Such a ToF ranging device (200) may be incorporated in measurement system for use in an exercise machine, wherein the ToF ranging device is directed to measure a distance to the reflector member to determine a distance which correlates to the weight of the selectively engaged weights.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Henrik BENGTSSON, Anders LINGE, Johan NYMAN
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Publication number: 20200398114Abstract: A configurable wearable apparatus for water sports includes a boot and a fin pivotably attached to the boot. In a first configuration, the fin is oriented towards the toe portion of the boot. In a second configuration, the fin is oriented towards the heel portion of the boot. The fin can be attached to the boot by rods having first and second ends. The first end of each rod is attached to the fin and the second end of each rod is attached to a pivot point on the side of the boot. The second end of the rods can be releasably secured to the toe portion or to the heel portion of the boot with press-fit or friction-fit assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Artak Sahakyan
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Publication number: 20200398115Abstract: The present invention is a golf ball which comprises cat-witch dimples on the surface thereof. The cat-witch dimples have a cross-sectional shape defined by the superposition of a catenary curve function and a Witch of Agnesi curve function. The cat-witch dimples include a plurality of similarly shaped cat-witch dimples having at least two different dimple diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael R. Madson, Nicholas M. Nardacci
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Publication number: 20200398116Abstract: In a golf ball having a core of one or more layer and a cover of one or more layer encasing the core, the core has a deflection when compressed under a specific load of at least 3.8 mm; at least an innermost portion of the core has a specific difference between maximum and minimum values in cross-sectional hardnesses (JIS-C) from a center to a surface thereof; and the center core is formed of a rubber composition that includes (a) a base rubber, (b) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or metal salt thereof, (c) a diacyl peroxide and/or a peroxyester, and (d) a dialkyl peroxide and/or a peroxyketal. The golf ball has a low spin rate on driver shots by low head speed golfers, and thus achieves an improved distance, while minimizing any decrease in durability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co, Ltd.Inventor: Jun SHINDO
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Publication number: 20200398117Abstract: The golf flagstick with ball retrieval attachment is designed to assist a player in removing a golf ball from a golf cup after the player has played the ball into the cup. The golf flagstick includes a flag mounted proximate a top end of the golf flagstick and a ball retrieval attachment mounted proximate a bottom end of the golf flagstick. The ball retrieval attachment includes a ball retrieval body mounted on the flagstick using a ball retrieval fastener and adjustment mechanism. The ball retrieval fastener and adjustment mechanism allows for height adjustable attachment of the ball retrieval body on the flagstick to compensate for different golf cup depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: JAMES BURKE
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Publication number: 20200398118Abstract: A golf club head includes a face, a club head body, and a hosel. The hosel has a tubular hosel body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a bore. The bore is configured to receive a golf club shaft or a shaft adapter. The tubular hosel body is molded from a polymeric material that includes a resin and a plurality of fibers, each fiber has a length of from about 0.01 mm to about 12 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Raymond J. Sander
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Publication number: 20200398119Abstract: A golf club includes a shaft and a clubhead coupled to the shaft by a hosel. The clubhead includes a face, a toe at a distal end of the clubhead and a heel at an opposite distal end of the clubhead and opposite the toe. The clubhead further includes a magnesium insert disposed on the face of the clubhead between the toe and heal of the clubhead as a striking surface of the clubhead. The clubhead even further includes weighting material of a second density that is more than a first density of a material of the clubhead in place of a portion of the material of the clubhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Richard E. Parente, Steve Sacks, Gene Richard Parente
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Publication number: 20200398120Abstract: An apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a measurement result of a golf swing motion, and a calculation unit configured to calculate a behavior of a shot by the golf swing motion. The measurement result includes a head speed, an incident angle, and a face angle at the time of striking. The behavior includes an initial speed, a vertical launch angle, and a back spin amount. The calculation unit calculates the behavior by substituting the head speed, the incident angle, and the face angle, all of which have been acquired by the acquisition unit, into a predetermined arithmetic formula having a plurality of variables including at least a head speed, an incident angle, and a face angle at the time of striking of a golf club head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takuichi SHIMIZU, Hiroo Takagi
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Publication number: 20200398121Abstract: An iron type golf club head includes a face member including a face portion and a back surface opposite to the face portion and a main body member which includes a hosel portion and to which the face member is fixed. A plurality of grooves are formed in the back surface. Each of the plurality of grooves includes a first groove portion which is formed on a leading edge side of the face portion in a height direction and extends continuously in a toe-heel direction over an area not less than a half of a width of the back surface in the toe-heel direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wataru BAN
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Publication number: 20200398122Abstract: A head of a golf club that comprises a ball striking face. The ball striking face has a top ridge, a leading edge, a heel edge, and a toe edge. The top ridge has a first base length and the leading edge has a second base length that is less than the first base length. The heel edge extends from the top ridge to the leading edge and slants at a first angle, relative to the top ridge, towards the toe edge. The toe edge extends from the top ridge to the leading edge and slants at a second angle, relative to the top ridge, towards the heel edge. The leading edge is arcuate and defines a leading edge radius of curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Richard H. Walsh
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Publication number: 20200398123Abstract: An iron-type golf club head includes a ball striking face and a rear weight member that are engaged through one or more resilient members with a connection structure that creates a mass-damping effect at impact with a golf ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Raymond J. Sander
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Publication number: 20200398124Abstract: A mixed material golf club head including an outer metallic component and a polymeric component. The outer metallic component comprises the strike face. The polymeric component comprises a reaction wall that lies flush with a rear surface of the strike face. The reaction wall slidably translates across a back surface of the strike face at impact. In some embodiments, the outer metallic component is integrally formed with the crown and the polymeric component is integrally formed with the sole, to allow dynamic delofting for low-handicap golfers. In other embodiments, the outer metallic component is integrally formed with the sole and the polymeric component is integrally formed with the crown, to allow dynamic lofting for high-handicap golfers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Martin R. Jertson, Eric J. Morales
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Publication number: 20200398125Abstract: A golf club head includes a forward section and a body section to define a closed internal volume. The forward section has a strike face, a frame that surrounds the strike face, and a flange extending from the frame. The body section is formed from a molded polymeric material, and includes a forward edge that defines a receiving portion adapted to receive the flange and a weight receiving feature spaced apart from the forward edge. The body section further includes a reinforcing structure protruding into the internal volume and extending between the weight receiving feature and the forward edge. The reinforcing structure is operative to transfer impact loads between the weight receiving feature and the metallic forward section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Joshua Boggs, Eric Larson, Kevin Harper
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Publication number: 20200398126Abstract: A golf club head includes a metallic front body coupled with a rear body to define a substantially hollow structure. The metallic front body includes a strike face and a surrounding frame that extends rearward from a perimeter of the strike face. The rear body includes a crown member and a sole member coupled to the crown member. The sole member comprises a structural layer formed from a filled thermoplastic material and a fiber reinforced composite resilient layer bonded to an external surface of the structural layer. The structural layer includes a plurality of stiffening members extending from a forward portion to a rear peripheral portion of the sole member. The resilient layer can comprise a uniform thickness. The structural layer and the resilient layer each include a common thermoplastic resin component, and are directly bonded to each other without an intermediate adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Eric J. Morales, Ryan M. Stokke, Martin R. Jertson, Tyler A. Shaw
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Publication number: 20200398127Abstract: Putters include a putter body having a ball striking face member made of a material having a first hardness characteristic. A cavity is defined in the putter body behind the ball striking face member, and plural openings are defined in the ball striking face member extending rearward with respect to the ball striking face member and into the cavity. A polymeric material at least partially fills the openings and the cavity, wherein the polymeric material has a second hardness characteristic that is softer than the first hardness characteristic. The ball striking face member and the polymeric material exposed in at least some of the openings provide a ball striking surface of the putter. The ball striking surface may include grooves or scorelines to affect the launch angle, spin, and/or roll of the ball during a putt. Methods for making such putter devices also are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: John T. Stites, David N. Franklin
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Publication number: 20200398128Abstract: A method of making a ball bat may include forming a bat frame with a handle and an inner barrel structure, providing spacer elements extending radially outwardly from the inner barrel structure, and forming a barrel shell having a main barrel and a tapered section. An inner diameter in the tapered section may be equal to an outer diameter of a first one of the spacer elements. The method may include mechanically locking the barrel shell to the bat frame by passing the handle through the barrel shell and moving the barrel shell toward the inner barrel structure until the barrel shell contacts the first one of the spacer elements. A gap is maintained between an outer diameter of the inner barrel structure and the barrel shell. The barrel shell may deflect during a hit to create a trampoline effect, while the inner barrel structure limits the deflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Linda HUNT, Grant DOUGLAS, Dewey CHAUVIN, Ian MONTGOMERY
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Publication number: 20200398129Abstract: A golf club head includes a club body having a crown opposite a sole, a toe end opposite a heel end, a back end, and a hosel. A first magnet is coupled to the club body. A second magnet selectively engages the first magnet, such that in a first configuration the first and second magnets attract, and in a second configuration the first and second magnets do not attract, wherein the second magnet is configured to rotate relative to the first magnet between the first configuration and the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Erik M. Henrikson, Samuel Pendred
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Publication number: 20200398130Abstract: A pickleball paddle includes a paddle body and a handle connected to the paddle body. The paddle body has at least one hollow cylindrical space therein. An angle is formed between an axis of the hollow cylindrical space and front and back face plates of the paddle body. The hollow cylindrical space has an axial length and a radial length. The axial length is greater than the radial length. At least one rolling member that can roll back and forth along an axial direction of the hollow cylindrical space is disposed in the hollow cylindrical space. The pickleball paddle can enhance an explosive force for hitting a ball and absorb vibrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Feng-Yu Lee
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Publication number: 20200398131Abstract: An apparatus includes a bumper assembly configured to be securely positioned along a length of a perimeter of a miniature golf course having a ball cup configured to receive a golf ball therein. A light-emitting assembly is supported by the bumper assembly. The light-emitting assembly is configured to emit light externally from the bumper assembly. A ball-detection device configured to be positioned proximate to the ball cup of the miniature golf course. The ball-detection device is configured to transmit a detection signal indicating that the golf ball was received by the ball cup of the miniature golf course. A controller assembly is configured to be in electrical communication with the light-emitting assembly. The controller assembly is also configured to be in electrical communication with the ball-detection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Tom John APPLETON
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Publication number: 20200398132Abstract: A method for monitoring the motion of a sport ball that has been impacted by an individual during the course of an athletic activity includes the steps of a portable electronic device wirelessly receiving motion data from the sport ball, and the portable electronic device determining a point of impact based on the motion data, wherein the point of impact includes a location on a surface of the sport ball where the impact occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Aurel COZA, Christian DIBENEDETTO
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Publication number: 20200398133Abstract: A skating training device comprising; a base adapted to be secured to a surface; said base comprising a shaft located at a center point on the base and extending perpendicularly therefrom; at least one rod having a cross-section and a first and a second opposite extremities, said rod being rotatably connected to the shaft and extending radially outwardly from said shaft and adapted to rotate around said shaft; and a movable rod support comprising a top section and a bottom section, said top section adapted to be secured along the length of the rod, when the device is in use, said bottom section of the movable rod support is in contact with the surface, wherein the placement of the movable rod support along the length of the rod determines the height of the second extremity of the rod where a user will grasp the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Derek Fortier, Gerard Beaulieu
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Publication number: 20200398134Abstract: A sports training system includes an array of break beam sensors. Each sensor is configured to detect a passage of an object, such as a hockey puck, between adjacent posts and provide information for the passage to a controller communicatively attached to the array of sensors. A mobile application is configured to receive information from the controller and provide, for presentation to a user, passage statistics for the passages completed by one or more players. Servers are located in at least one data center. The servers are configured to receive and store the passage statistics and to provide access to the passage statistics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Sean Bartels
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Publication number: 20200398135Abstract: A motion sensing basketball training device for measuring the movement of a user's wrist and/or thumb during a basketball shot. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an apparatus and system that measures the acceleration of a user's guide hand during a basketball shot. If the user's guide arm accelerates above a threshold value, an alert is delivered to the user. The alert indicates to the user that proper technique was not maintained during the basketball shot. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wrist worn wearable device and/or an application executing on a smart watch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Wesley Horne