Patents Issued in January 11, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240009480
    Abstract: A three-layer brain-computer interface system includes at least one external device, a plurality of second devices implanted on the surface of the cortex of a subject's brain and a plurality of micro devices implanted deeper within the brain. The external device provides power to the second devices and receives data from the second devices. The second devices include data and power receiving/transmission means and sensors, such as for electrocorticography, and provide power and data to the micro devices, such as ultrasound data and power transmission. The micro devices include sensor means and micro LEDS for measuring electric, chemical or other brain signals and provide brain stimulus through micro LEDs or other stimulating means, such as electric or chemical stimulation. The micro devices also receive and transmit data to and from the second devices. The system provides an energy efficient wireless measuring and stimulus system for implantation in the brain tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Farshad Moradi, Milad Zamani, Amin Rashidi, Jens Christian Hedemann Sørensen
  • Publication number: 20240009481
    Abstract: In variants, a neural interface system (e.g., retinal implant, neural implant, etc.) can include: a display, a controller, a power source, and/or any other suitable components. The system can be used with an external device including a communication element, a display-brain interface (e.g., cells), and/or any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Max Hodak, Alan Mardinly, Yifan Kong
  • Publication number: 20240009482
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for selectively providing laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) of absorptive targets in biological media. For example, LIOB may be used as part of tissue therapy, such as cosmetic therapy associated with tattoo removal. In some implementation, a system for selectively providing LIOB includes a field generator configured to generate a field and to apply the field through a portion of a biological medium. The system also includes a light source configured to deliver laser light to the portion of the biological medium during application of the field. Application of the field to the biological medium induces movement of free electrons within the portion of the biological medium which may reduce or slow the formation of vacuoles in the biological medium responsive to the laser light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher C. CAPELLI, Walter KLEMP, David ROBERTSON
  • Publication number: 20240009483
    Abstract: We describe a method and a computer system for analysing a radiation treatment plan using a dose of flash radiation to irradiate a volume within a patient and a radiation treatment system using the same. The computer system comprises a processor which is configured to obtain oxygen pressure information for the volume to be irradiated; obtain parameters from a patient treatment plan; input the obtained oxygen pressure information and parameters in to a model which predicts complex damage within the irradiated volume caused by the dose of flash radiation; output a prediction, using the model, of the complex damage caused within the volume by the dose of flash radiation; and quantify, using the prediction, a level of damage to healthy tissue within the irradiated volume. Complex damage is damage which is more complex than a double strand break within DNA in patient tissue and the model is a function of energy of particles within the radiation and oxygen pressure which varies with time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Frank van den Heuvel
  • Publication number: 20240009484
    Abstract: A radiotherapy planning apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtains a medical image relating to a patient. The processing circuitry obtains number of beams and beam directions of a plurality of radiation beams applied substantially simultaneously to an irradiation area of the patient. The processing circuitry generates a total dose rate distribution which is a spatial distribution of total values of predicted dose rates of the radiation beams to be applied to the patient, based on the medical image and the number and the direction of the radiation beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Canon Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Masahide ICHIHASHI
  • Publication number: 20240009485
    Abstract: A neutron capture therapy apparatus includes a neutron ray irradiation unit that irradiates an irradiation target with a neutron ray, a drug injection unit that injects a drug to the irradiation target, and a posture change unit that changes a posture of the irradiation target. The neutron ray irradiation unit performs first irradiation for irradiating the irradiation target with the neutron ray in a first incident direction, and performs second irradiation for irradiating the irradiation target with the neutron ray in a second incident direction different from the first incident direction, and the posture change unit is capable of changing the posture of the irradiation target between a time of the first irradiation and a time of the second irradiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Tatsuo BABA
  • Publication number: 20240009486
    Abstract: A system includes: an ultrasound array comprising a first subset of transducer elements are configured to emit ultrasound pulses through the subject's skull for performing a neuro-modulation of the subject's brain during use of the system, and a second subset of transducer elements configured to receive ultrasound signals from the subject's skull and brain in response to the ultrasound pulses being emitted from the first subset of transducer elements; and a controller coupled to the ultrasound array, wherein the controller is configured, during use of the system, to: detect a change of a physiological parameter in at least a portion of the subject's brain based on, at least in part, the ultrasound signals received by the second subset of transducer elements, and determine a dose of the neuro-modulation of the subject's brain based on, at least in part, the detected change of the physiological parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Vladimir Miskovic, Ningrui Li, Joel Emilio Bregman Segre
  • Publication number: 20240009487
    Abstract: A device for generating ultra-wideband bursts of ultrasound in body tissue, comprising: a) ultrasound generating elements that together generate the bursts in the body tissue; and b) a signal generating module that generates signals used by each of the ultrasound generating elements to generate bursts having a specified intensity and spectrum at a specified target location; wherein the device is capable of generating a train of bursts at least a distance 1 cm inside a tank of water, having a specified intensity and a specified spectrum as a function of frequency, at least over a range of frequency covering a factor of 3 in frequency, wherein an effective spectrum which is the specified spectrum adjusted for a response of resonators having a Q of 5, has 50% of its power in that range spread out over a highest power portion of the range covering at least 32% of the range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Aleksandr MARCHENKO, Audrius MICIUKEVICIUS
  • Publication number: 20240009488
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a shield member. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body. The end effector is located at a distal end of the shaft assembly. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is configured to vibrate at an ultrasonic frequency. The clamp arm is movable toward the ultrasonic blade to compress tissue against the ultrasonic blade. The shield member is selectively movable from a first position to a second position in response to movement of the clamp arm toward the ultrasonic blade. The shield member is configured cover at least a first portion of the ultrasonic blade in the first position. The shield member is configured to uncover the first portion of the ultrasonic blade in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael J. Stokes, Jacob S. Gee, Kevin D. Felder, Tylor C. Muhlenkamp, Patrick J. Scoggins, Craig N. Faller, Jeffrey D. Messerly, David J. Cagle, William B. Weisenburgh, II
  • Publication number: 20240009489
    Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-focusing device for each ultrasonic depth including a micro-machined ultrasonic transducer array and a method of operating the same. The multi-focusing device includes a micro-machined ultrasonic transducer (MUT) array arranged in an annular form and formed of a plurality of vibration elements that apply a low or high frequency corresponding to an application depth inside the skin, wherein the MUT array includes an upper electrode parallel connection line configured for each channel of the vibration element, and a lower electrode connection line arranged in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Kyung Il Cho
  • Publication number: 20240009490
    Abstract: A powered air purifying respirator (PARR) has a yoke and a pump. The yoke defines an air inlet and an air outlet fluidly connected via an air flow passage. The pump is disposed within an interior of the yoke and is configured to pump air from the air inlet to the air outlet via the air flow passage. The yoke is shaped to fit around the user's neck and be supported by the user's shoulders. A hood for a PARR has a head portion configured to receive a user's head, and a one-way exhaust valve configured to vent air from an internal environment of the hood to an environment external to the hood. The hood is configured to receive a yoke of the PARR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
    Inventors: Brendan McGRATH, Andrew SPRAGG, Andrew FORBES, Patrick HALL
  • Publication number: 20240009491
    Abstract: Based on the losses incurred after devastating forest fires both in human and material costs, I have come up with methods to substantially minimize these losses. The 2018 Paradise fire in California led to the loss of 58 human lives including property and extensive damage to the environment. My new methods include measures I have put in place with new applications. There is no magic way to effectively control and manage wild forest fires, however, the methods I intend to put into use may substantially if properly applied lead us into a new era of forest fire management and control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Jairus Chegero Godeka
  • Publication number: 20240009492
    Abstract: A fire suppression system is disclosed. The fire suppression system comprises a first storage cylinder configured for storing a first suppression solution. The system comprises a second storage cylinder operatively connected to the first storage cylinder. The second storage cylinder is configured for storing a second suppression solution, wherein in response to a detection of a fire condition, the first storage cylinder is configured to release the first solution into the second storage cylinder to cause the second solution to be delivered first during a first phase of a discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Richard Lawrence Lupien
  • Publication number: 20240009493
    Abstract: A portable fire suppression device includes a cylinder, and a handle assembly. The cylinder is configured to store and discharge a fire suppressant agent. The handle assembly includes a handle and a resilient bumper. The handle includes a grasping portion for grasping with a user's hand and a connection portion. The connection portion defines a gap configured to receive and attach to a lug of the cylinder. The handle includes a free end located opposite the connection portion. The resilient bumper is positioned within an opening of the lug. The resilient bumper is positioned between the handle and the lug of the cylinder and is configured to absorb vibration and limit movement of the free end relative to the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Danielle Felch, Todd Robert Aerts
  • Publication number: 20240009494
    Abstract: The present invention is a an automatic firefighting gun fitted with a multifunction flame detector, it is designed primarily for use in airstrips and in general in all areas of safety, prevention and control, it can be used automatically or directly by any peasant, trader or surveillance agent, in addition he is easy to use even by a single disabled person, and its installation is also simple as its maintenance, it consists of many main accessories and others that are secondary, it is installed according to the place in danger, it can be installed in many positions, moving, stationary, alone, in series, attached to the reverse or in a helium balloon, or in a special helicopter, we can even install it with any logical control system, we install and connects it with special hose of water, foam, salt powder, fire gas or fresh air, it is used with special accessories depending on the area concerned by fire either in aircraft runways or in sensitive buildings threatened damage or accidents, in addition it can be
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: abdelali baida
  • Publication number: 20240009495
    Abstract: A floor nozzle assembly and systems and methods thereof for delivering a fire suppressant foam to a protected area. The nozzle assembly has a body and deflector in contact with one another to form a plurality of passageways through which a fire suppressant flows. The deflector has a deflector flange and a plurality of projecting members in contact with the body to form the passageways. The nozzle assembly has one or more of the following: i) a radial outer portion at each projecting member having a plurality of curved edges with at least two different curvatures; ii) each passageway is formed by parallel planar sidewalls; iii) the projecting members extend radially over a majority radial length of the deflector flange; and/or iv) the deflector flange has, with respect to a horizontal, a surface at an angle that is less than a support surface of the nozzle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn J. FEENSTRA, Vinh Bao Hoa
  • Publication number: 20240009496
    Abstract: A nonobstructive protective housing for a fire sprinkler head has a first case half and a second case half with apertures formed in the case halves. The second case half is hingedly coupled to the first case half. The first case half and the second case half are movable between an open position and a closed position. A method of non-obstructively protecting a fire sprinkler head with the nonobstructive protective housing includes fastening the nonobstructive protective housing around the fire sprinkler head such that the apertures accommodate a flow of water from the fire sprinkler head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Stephen Ouellette, Carol Ann Leofanti
  • Publication number: 20240009497
    Abstract: A device for monitoring and controlling the extinguishment of a source of fire or the like in a conveyed material flowing in a pipeline. Danger sources are detected by a sensor system and controlled by introducing a fire extinguishing agent via extinguishing nozzles embedded in the pipe wall. For this purpose, a main controller and a large number of decentralized monitoring devices are provided for monitoring the functioning of each valve unit and of an extinguishing nozzle that is connected downstream to the valve of each valve unit and is to be supplied with the fire extinguishing agent. In the process, feedback is sent from the monitoring device to the central main controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Nils Vespermann, Michael Mehlhorn, Mario Haas, Marco Kulhawy
  • Publication number: 20240009498
    Abstract: A fire suppression device for an engine compartment of a vehicle includes a valve, which is normally closed and which is in fluidic communication with a sprinkler. The valve and the sprinkler are mountable within an engine compartment of a vehicle, with the valve being engaged to the vehicle's coolant pump. The valve's first terminal is attached to a positive post of the vehicle's battery. A linkage extending from the second terminal is connected to a common ground of the vehicle. The linkage is positioned into, through, or proximate to, a combustible item in the engine compartment. The linkage comprises a fusible or combustible element, so that, upon exposure to combustive conditions, the second terminal is electrically engaged to the common ground and the valve is actuated. Upon actuation of the valve, the coolant pump pumps coolant to the sprinkler to spray the coolant onto a fire in the engine compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Ed Schweitzer
  • Publication number: 20240009499
    Abstract: A device for forcing the operation of a temperature sensitive fire extinguisher includes an input unit configured to receive data from any one of a video camera, a thermal imaging camera, an electromagnetic wave sensor, a three-axis acceleration sensor, a CO gas sensor, a UV sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor. The device further includes a processing unit configured to calculate a fire occurrence sign based on the data; and an output unit configured to heat a temperature sensing unit of a temperature sensitive fire extinguisher by operating a trigger when the processing unit determines that there is a sign of fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Kil Sik MIN
  • Publication number: 20240009500
    Abstract: Deployable slackline systems are disclosed which can support a slackline at a desired height and nominal tension. The disclosed systems may maintain one or more slacklines and can adjust height and tension of individual slacklines while the slacklines are in use. The disclosed slackline systems are stowable; tensioning and termination assemblies of the slackline system can each fold into a compact housing having a height substantially less than a vertical range of motion of the slackline. The disclosed slackline systems can be implemented in aquatic or non-aquatic performance environments such as on cruise ships or other hospitality settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Weir, Steven Michelman, Zachary Cook, Joseph William Champelli
  • Publication number: 20240009501
    Abstract: A disk-shaped upper body exercise device includes: a disk-shaped body; a drag provision part groove implemented in a circular loop form having a smaller diameter than the disk-shaped body on a top of the disk-shaped body; at least one sensor installed inside or outside the disk-shaped body; a processor installed inside the disk-shaped body, and configured to check at least one of the user's upper body exercise movement, exercise number, and exercise time based on measurement information measured by the at least one sensor, and to generate upper body exercise information; a display installed on a side surface of the disk-shaped body, and configured to provide the upper body exercise information to the user; and a grip portion provided on a bottom of the disk-shaped body, and implemented to enable the user to hold the disk-shaped upper body exercise device with his or her hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Pyeong Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20240009502
    Abstract: A weight training apparatus using hydraulics or pneumatics for applying positive and negative resistance closer to a user's maximum capacity throughout a lift is provided. The apparatus allows for weight training without weights. The apparatus may provide a more effective and safer mechanism for training than conventional techniques. An aerobic apparatus using hydraulics or pneumatics for a more realistic feel is also provided. Methods of using the devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: David MCCANN
  • Publication number: 20240009503
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a finger or toe exercising device. The finger or toe exercising band comprises a continuous band with no twists with a center bond that may partition the continuous band with no twists into a left loop and a right loop. The left loop and the right loop may be of equal size. The continuous band with no twists may be made of an elastic material and may be operable to exercise fingers and toes. As a non-limiting example, a left big toe may be placed within the left loop, a right big toe may be placed within the right loop, and the left big toe may be pulled away from the right big toe to provide resistance training for the toes. Other toes, fingers, and combinations thereof may be exercised in the same way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Janifer Stell
  • Publication number: 20240009504
    Abstract: A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Garrett A. Iverson, Jeremy K. Warzecka, Brian B. Brasch, Erik S. Hopperstad, Alexander M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240009505
    Abstract: A double-d handle accessory device for use with a cable and with a barbell includes a base having a first surface and a second surface. The base has a pair of ends and a center. An aperture is positioned in the center of the base. A pair of first supports of the plurality of supports is positioned on a respective one of each of the ends of the base. A pair of second supports of the plurality of supports is positioned on the second surface of the base. A pair of handles is positioned at an end of the plurality of supports. Each of the handles is configured for providing a grip for the user. A duct is positioned between each of the handles. The duct cradles a barbell. The duct is attached to a pair of connectors. Each of the connectors distributes force applied to the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Douglas Putnam
  • Publication number: 20240009506
    Abstract: A foldable athletics mat for use in yoga, Pilates, and the like which is provided with split joints which facilitate folding and allow for a greater selection of candidate materials for one or more surfaces of the mat, sweat channels to transport perspiration away from a practitioner, and magnetic fasteners for securing the mat when mat is folded into a folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Levigato, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas CHRIST
  • Publication number: 20240009507
    Abstract: A Pilates chair exercise apparatus has a frame configured to rest on a horizontal surface, an inverted Y shaped seat support member fastened to an upper portion of the frame, a seat fastened to an upper end of the seat support, and a pair of parallel arms each having a proximal end fastened to the frame and a foot support fastened to a distal end of the arm, wherein each arm is biased away from the frame. A rotary torque unit mounted to the frame beneath the seat biases each of the arms. The rotary torque unit includes a rotary spring cassette that carries a plurality of flat coil springs each having only one end fastened to an axle at one end of one of the arms. Combinations of the springs in the spring cassette may be user selected without the user leaving the seat of the chair exercise apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Ken Endelman, Salim Dogan Sekercioglu, Melissa Mahmutovic, Justin Chang, Yunhui Liu, Harbir Singh
  • Publication number: 20240009508
    Abstract: An auto lock system for a manual treadmill, the auto lock system having a locking mechanism comprising a movable arm having a distal end facing one of the front axle or the rear axle, a locking device at the distal end of the movable arm configured to engage the one of the front axle or the rear axle to inhibit rotation of respective front wheels or rear wheels, and an actuator configured to move the movable arm. A controller is in communication with a sensor configured to detect a user on the tread. The controller is configured to, in response to the sensor detecting no user on the manual treadmill, actuate the actuator to move the movable arm such that the locking device engages the one of the front axle or the rear axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Publication number: 20240009509
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a running belt rotatable in a direction of motion and including a plurality of slats. At least one slat in the plurality of slats includes a top portion, a longitudinal rib extending away from the top portion and oriented along a longitudinal direction of the slat, and a bottom flange coupled to the longitudinal rib at or near a vertical bottom of the longitudinal rib such that the longitudinal rib is substantially positioned between the top portion and the bottom flange. The bottom flange extends away from the longitudinal rib on opposing sides of the longitudinal rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Woodway USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Jose D. Bernal-Ramirez, James S. Marschalek, Mark Donald Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20240009510
    Abstract: A curve simulation apparatus device for a bicycle ergometer comprising: a base part with a curved support surface for laterally tiltable support on a floor, the contact area of the base part comprises a curved middle section with a first radius of curvature and a curved tilting section with a second curvature radius and laterally adjoining the curved middle section, the second radius of curvature of the curved tilting section being smaller than the first radius of curvature of the curved middle section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas KOGLER
  • Publication number: 20240009511
    Abstract: The present disclosure regards a steering apparatus for an exercise bike comprising: a connection part adapted to be secured to the exercise bike, and a holding part connected to the connection part and configured for holding an electronic sensor unit, such as a smartphone, wherein the steering apparatus is configured to have a steady state configuration where the connection part and the holding part define a first orientation relative to each other, and a steering configuration wherein an external force applied to the holding part rotates the holding part relative to the connection part defining a rotation axis of the steering apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Niels Kristian Skov Andersen
  • Publication number: 20240009512
    Abstract: An exercise machine that is capable of being placed in both horizontal, transitional, and vertical orientations through a variety of components. The exercise machine can be stored in its vertical orientation to eliminate an unnecessary occupation of space while the machine is not in use. While stored, the exercise machine can serve additional functionalities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: THE MINTER METHOD, LLC
    Inventor: Grant Verdun DELGATTY
  • Publication number: 20240009513
    Abstract: An exerciser has a frame, a driving assembly, a damping assembly, and a linkage assembly. The frame has a base, a front supporting rod, and a rear supporting rod, and a grip assembly. The driving assembly is mounted on the frame and has a gear box and two cranks. The gear box is mounted in the rear supporting rod and has a box body, an input axle, an input gear, two unidirectional bearings, an output gear, and multiple transmission gear sets. The input axle is mounted rotatably in the box body. The input gear is co-axially mounted securely on the input axle. The unidirectional bearings are mounted respectively on two ends of the input axle. The output gear is mounted rotatably in the box body and has an output axle. The transmission gear sets are mounted between and engaged with the input gear and the output gear. Each crank has a first end connected with one of the unidirectional bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Shu-Chiung Liao Lai
  • Publication number: 20240009514
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus intended for physical exercises, comprising two lateral arms each having an arched geometry forming a front vertical portion and a rear horizontal portion extending under the vertical portion. The vertical portions are connected by a transverse slat forming an upper bearing section in a plane P1 on a first side of a structure. The horizontal portions are connected by a transverse bar having two end portions laterally protruding respectively from each. The end portions each have a front bearing section in a plane P2 on a second side of the structure, as well as a rear section for gripping by the user. The transverse bar is slidably mounted on the horizontal portions with a locking mechanism for reversibly locking its position in order to set the distance between the planes P1 and P2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Xavier PERRIN, Matthias GOULARD
  • Publication number: 20240009515
    Abstract: A sports training arrangement, especially but not exclusively suited for golf, includes a body-worn unit that includes acceleration sensors, and a portable unit such as a smart phone that receives acceleration signals from the body-worn unit. The path of the sensing unit is computed and compared with an intended target path and the player is signaled in real time to indicate conformance of actual motion to the intended target path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Watchit Group AB
    Inventor: Patric HÖRNSTEN NILSSON
  • Publication number: 20240009516
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring sport-specific athletic performance are disclosed. An exemplary system includes: a garment; a plurality of sensors attached to the garment at a plurality of locations corresponding to a plurality of parts of a body; a communication device in proximity of the garment; and a computing device including a memory device and one or more processors. The plurality of sensors provide sensor data responsive to physical activities of the corresponding plurality of parts of the body. The communication device collects the data from the plurality of sensors and provides the data. The one or more processors causes the memory device to store the sensor data from the communication device, processes the sensor data based on a plurality of locations of the sensors, analyze performance of muscle contraction based on the processed data; and causes a display to present the result of the athletic performance to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Samuel I. Taylor, III
  • Publication number: 20240009517
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a communication interface configured to receive medical data of a user from a server; at least one processor electrically connected to the communication module; and a memory electrically connected to the at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to: determine whether the user is in a rehabilitation condition based on the received medical data; when the user is determined to be in the rehabilitation condition, provide an exercise program corresponding to a recovery target part of the user using the received medical data; and provide feedback on the exercise program based on at least one of exercise performance data, biometric information, or an exercise-related recovery level of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeeun Choi, Daesung Cho, Eunyoung Choi, Sangsu Nam, Kyungsub Min
  • Publication number: 20240009518
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein concern a motorized fitness wheel. The fitness wheel includes a wheel that rotates about an axle with two handles that extend outward from respective sides of the wheel along the rotational axis. In use, the user grasps the handles with their hands and rolls the wheel back and forth along the floor. A motor is configured to apply a torque to the wheel in either forward or backward direction to apply resistance or assistance and enhance the exercise. A position sensor feeds positional information of the motor to a microcontroller. Based on the positional information, the microcontroller dynamically controls the output torque of the motor as a function of one or more torque trajectories. The torque trajectories define the output torque of the motor over a cycle of the exercise as a function a spatial variable (e.g., wheel position) and/or time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Neil Singer, Pranav Solanki, Brian Singer, Kenneth Pasch
  • Publication number: 20240009519
    Abstract: An electronic device may acquire an exercise program to be provided to a user based on target exercise information preset to an exercise, current values of gait assessment items, and target values of the gait assessment items, and provides the exercise program to the user through a wearable device. Other embodiments may be possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Sungcheol KIM, Kyungrock KIM, Keehong SEO, Bokman LIM
  • Publication number: 20240009520
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein concern a motorized fitness wheel. The fitness wheel includes a wheel that rotates about an axle with two handles that extend outward from respective sides of the wheel along the rotational axis. In use, the user grasps the handles with their hands and rolls the wheel back and forth along the floor. A motor is configured to apply a torque to the wheel in either forward or backward direction to apply resistance or assistance and enhance the exercise. A position sensor feeds positional information of the motor to a microcontroller. Based on the positional information, the microcontroller dynamically controls the output torque of the motor as a function of one or more torque trajectories. The torque trajectories define the output torque of the motor over a cycle of the exercise as a function a spatial variable (e.g., wheel position) and/or time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Neil Singer, Pranav Solanki, Brian Singer, Kenneth Pasch
  • Publication number: 20240009521
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein concern a motorized fitness wheel. The fitness wheel includes a wheel that rotates about an axle with two handles that extend outward from respective sides of the wheel along the rotational axis. In use, the user grasps the handles with their hands and rolls the wheel back and forth along the floor. A motor is configured to apply a torque to the wheel in either forward or backward direction to apply resistance or assistance and enhance the exercise. A position sensor feeds positional information of the motor to a microcontroller. Based on the positional information, the microcontroller dynamically controls the output torque of the motor as a function of one or more torque trajectories. The torque trajectories define the output torque of the motor over a cycle of the exercise as a function a spatial variable (e.g., wheel position) and/or time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Neil Singer, Pranav Solanki, Brian Singer, Kenneth Pasch
  • Publication number: 20240009522
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for applying a load to an exercise equipment (1) comprising driving means (2), control means (3) adapted to control the driving means (2), attachment means (4) adapted to attach the device to the exercise equipment (1), and connection means (5) connecting the driving means (2) to the attachment means (4), wherein the device comprises a load sensor (6), wherein the load sensor (6) is adapted to measure the load applied to the exercise equipment (1) by the driving means (2), and wherein the load sensor (6) is connected to the control means (3). The invention further relates to a system and a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Lukas HUBER
  • Publication number: 20240009523
    Abstract: An iron type golf club head includes a hitting face including a plurality of score lines, a sole surface, a leading edge that constitutes a front edge of the sole surface, a trailing edge that constitutes a rear edge of the sole surface, and a score line center position that is determined based on the score lines. The sole surface includes a ridgeline that extends from a toe side to a heel side, and an additional surface that extends to traverse the ridgeline. The additional surface is a flat surface or a recessed surface. The additional surface may include a heel part that is located on the heel side with respect to the score line center position, and a toe part that is located on the toe side with respect to the score line center position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yuki SHIMAHARA
  • Publication number: 20240009524
    Abstract: A golf club head having a supported striking face is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head in accordance with the present invention has a striking face, an internal support layer, and an intermediary sandwiched layer juxtaposed between the striking face and the internal support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Kyle A. Carr, Joshua G. Breier
  • Publication number: 20240009525
    Abstract: A golf club head including a striking face, a periphery portion, and a support arm spaced from the rear surface of the striking face, a first damping element residing between the support arm and the rear surface of the striking face, wherein the first damping element comprises a front surface in contact with the rear surface of the striking face and a rear surface in contact with the support arm, wherein the periphery portion comprises a sole, and a second damping element located between the first damping element and the sole, a front portion of the second damping element in contact with the rear surface of the striking face, a rear surface of the second damping element in contact with the support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Charles E. Golden, Marni D. Ines, Christopher Savage, Grant M. Martens, Gentry Ferguson, John Morin, Jason A. Mata, Oswaldo Gonzalez, Jonathan Hebreo, Nick Frame
  • Publication number: 20240009526
    Abstract: A shaft (10) comprises a plurality of layers A (11), and at least one layer B (12), wherein the layer A (11) comprises a cured product of a thermosetting resin, and the layer B (12) comprises a thermoplastic resin and a continuous fiber substrate, and the at least one layer B (12) is disposed between two layers A (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Kae MATSUBARA, Takahiro HAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20240009527
    Abstract: A golf bag with a sidewall that defines a space. The sidewall has two opposing sides, a top end, and a bottom end. An opening is defined in at least one of the opposing sides of the sidewall. The opening extends from the bottom end to the top end. The opening is adapted to receive golf clubs. A door is moveably attached to at least one of the opposing sides. The door moves from an open position in which the opening is exposed for the insertion of golf clubs to a closed position in which the opening is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew James Hutchins
  • Publication number: 20240009528
    Abstract: A golf club securement assembly with a grip holder assembly and a club head assembly that includes a support member having a top end, a bottom end, and a club head engagement surface positioned between top end and the bottom end. At least one channel is positioned on the club head engagement surface that extends in a direction from the top end of the club head assembly to the bottom end of the club head assembly. A shaft securement assembly is attached to the bottom end of the club head assembly and the top end of the grip holder assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew James Hutchins
  • Publication number: 20240009529
    Abstract: A golf club carrier (10) for use with a stroller or pram (70). The carrier (10) includes a base (14) and a top (16) with an interior chamber (18). An access opening (20) at the top (16) provides access to the interior chamber (18). The interior chamber (18) is configured to receive golf clubs via the access opening (20), so that, in use in a holding position the clubs are at least partially disposed within the interior chamber (18). The carrier (10) further includes an attachment system (50), which is optionally adjustable, for releasably securing the carrier (10) to the stroller or pram (70). The carrier (10) is preferably formed of a flexible material so that it can be rolled or folded for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Ben LUFFMAN