Abstract: A fire prevention system for a cooking appliance is described. The system includes a contactless temperature sensor for surveying the appliance and determining if a temperature emanating from the appliance is equal to or greater than 285 degrees Celsius. A time of flight sensor is also included to determine the presence or absence of a utensil on the appliance, if a utensil is present, fire prevention measures are undertaken; while if a utensil is absent, hot surface warnings are initiated.

Abstract: The present application provides a fire-fighting apparatus, a box assembly, a battery, a power consumption apparatus, and a method for preparing a battery. The fire-fighting apparatus includes: a pipe, a gas release mechanism, and a blocking structure. The pipe has an air inlet end and an air outlet end, and the air inlet end is configured to be connected to the battery, so that a combustible gas generated in the battery during thermal runaway events is capable of entering the pipe from the box via the air inlet end and being discharged from the pipe via the air outlet end; and the gas release mechanism is configured to be connected to the pipe and release a fire-fighting gas into the pipe when thermal runaway occurs in the battery; and the blocking structure is configured to block the combustible gas and the fire-fighting gas and change a flow direction.

Abstract: A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.

Abstract: A spray system comprising a nozzle including an inlet body and an outlet body. The inlet body has an inlet surface that defines an inlet fluid channel that extends about an inlet flow axis through the inlet body from an inlet opening to a chamber opening. The outlet body has an outlet surface and a chamber surface. The outlet surface defines at least a portion of an outlet chamber and an in outlet fluid channel. The outlet chamber extends about an outlet flow axis from the chamber surface toward the outlet fluid channel. The outlet fluid channel extends about the outlet flow axis from an outlet opening toward the outlet chamber. The inlet fluid channel of the inlet body is in fluid communication with the outlet chamber of the outlet body via the chamber opening, and the inlet flow axis is spaced from the outlet flow axis.

Abstract: A tank for pressurized flammable gas, such as hydrogen, comprising at least one primary cylinder of pressurized flammable gas and at least one secondary cylinder of pressurized extinguishing gas. The at least one primary cylinder is individually equipped with a safety device that is capable of automatically releasing the flammable gas contained in said at least one primary cylinder toward the open air in the event of detection of an overheating situation of the at least one primary cylinder. The at least one secondary cylinder of pressurized extinguishing gas is fluidically connected with each safety device, and the safety device is configured to release extinguishing gas simultaneously with a release of flammable gas.

Abstract: Fire suppression systems for aircraft include an air source, a first ASM configured to generate inert gas from air from the air source and supply inert gas to a fuel tank, and a second ASM configured to generate inert gas from the air from the air source and supply inert gas to a protected space of the aircraft. The second ASM comprises a membrane having inherent microporosity. A controller, in operable communication with the ASMs, is configured to operate the first ASM and not the second ASM during a first state of operation, and in response to a fire detected in the protected space, operate the second ASM to supply an inert gas from the second ASM to the protected space in a second state of operation.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing agent capable of extinguishing aluminum slag combustion, includes the following raw materials: sulfate, chloride salt, a mineral, silca gel, a surfactant and sterate.

Abstract: A plyometric box for includes a platform, a first pair of opposed sidewalls, and a second pair of opposed sidewalls. Each sidewall extends downwardly from the platform, and includes a first side, an opposed second side, a first pair of stacking ribs on an interior surface of the sidewall proximate the first side, and a second pair of stacking ribs on an interior surface of the sidewall proximate the second side. Each stacking rib extends downwardly from the platform along the sidewall and a bottom surface of each stacking rib is spaced upwardly from a bottom edge of the sidewall.

Abstract: A sliding lock barbell adapter is disclosed. The adapter is configured to quickly convert a standard barbell into one that can perform multiple exercises safely and with proper form. The adapter is preferably made from tubular steel with a lower and upper jaw positioned in a unique manner allowing for proper body form and comfort while exercising with reduced risk of injury. The positioning of the jaw allows for the spring-loaded locking pins to pivot the bar in place. Additionally, foam interior padding increases slip resistance and comfort.

Abstract: A barred weight collar of hinged plates is provided to incrementally increase the weight characteristics of a bar weight. The collar includes a ring assembly of multiple, different plates formed from solid metal such as steel, which are hingedly coupled to one another and a frictional insert with an exterior shape matching an interior shape of the collar. A distal end of one of the plates is then coupled to a proximal end of an adjacent one of the plates with a latch. In this way, when the distal end of the one of the plates is coupled to the proximal end of the adjacent one of the plates with the latch, the different plates of the ring assembly form the collar which in turn collars a circumferential surface of one of two different weighted circumferential structures positioned oppositely along a bar of the bar weight, thereby incrementally increasing the weight characteristic of the bar weight.

Abstract: There is provided a device for governing strap length in exercise equipment.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a platform, a first stopper, and a second stopper. The platform includes a first vertically oriented motor and a second vertically oriented motor. The first vertically oriented motor is associated with a first cable and the second vertically oriented motor is associated with a second cable. The platform includes a front raised housing portion for the first vertically oriented motor and the second vertically oriented motor and a lower exercise portion on which a user utilizes the exercise machine to perform one or more different exercises. The first stopper is coupled to the first cable at a first attachment point. The second stopper is coupled to the second cable at a second attachment point.

Abstract: A grip system for barbells includes a slidable grip assembly that translates along the barbell shaft, optional medial and lateral stoppers that restrict the lateral movement of the grip assembly, and optional shaft sleeves that attach around the barbell shaft to provide a surface across which the grip assemblies can easily slide. The grip assemblies include a hand grip attached to a tubular base and a slide segment attached to an inner surface of the tubular base. The tubular base and the slide segment surround the barbell shaft when positioned on the shaft. The slide segment can be a friction reducing surface or have a plurality of bearings that facilitate longitudinal motion but restrict rotational motion of the grip assemblies. Additional optional configurations of the grip assembly include multiple grip assembly sections held together with fasteners that allow the grip assemblies to be removably attached to the barbell shaft.

Abstract: An accessorized yoga mat includes at least a mat including at least two configurations, a rolled configuration, and an unrolled configuration; a closure mechanism that secures the mat in the rolled configuration; and a carrying strap removably engaged to the mat and capable of supporting the mat during transport.

Abstract: An exercise machine with adjustable platforms for adjusting the angular orientation of one or more end platforms and/or carriage platform to allow for a wide range of exercise moves. The exercise machine includes a rail to which a carriage is movably connected and a first end platform connected to an end of the rail. The carriage includes a platform which may be adjusted between a level position in which the platform is laid flat and a raised position in which the platform is at an angular incline. The first end platform may similarly and independently be adjustable between the level position in which the first end platform is laid flat and a raised position in which the first end platform is at an angular incline. In some embodiments, the exercise machine may include a second end platform which is similarly adjustable between a level position and a raised position.

Abstract: An upper body exercise apparatus for allowing a user to perform an upper body exercise includes a frame body, a physical exercise device mounted on the frame body, and a movable seat. The physical exercise device has at least one moving member for allowing the user to perform the upper body exercise. The movable seat has a seat post and a seat portion. The seat post has one end pivotally mounted on a base portion of the frame body about a pivot axis. The seat portion is mounted on the other end of the seat post. The movable seat is pivotable about the pivot axis between a use position where the user is able to perform the upper body exercise in a sitting position and an idle position where the user is able to perform the upper body exercise in a standing position.

Abstract: A dynamic board is provided that encourages movement and muscle activation in sedentary environments. The board has a flexible planar surface that allows for resistance flexion about multiple spatial planes. The support board is formed of a plurality of linear ribs stacked together in parallel having a lateral central fulcrum hinge running through each linear rib for providing a rotation point for movement along a lateral center axis. A compression element for urging together the plurality of linear ribs and for providing an urging force on each said rib to return to a stasis position about the fulcrum hinge when deflected. Each rib can be formed of a structurally monolithic piece and can have an overall lateral profile similar to an arc segment.

Abstract: Devices and methods are described to aid in neck strengthening. Embodiments of devices described have a lever arm extending outward from the user's chin area, the lever arm having attachment points so that an external load force can be applied such that the user, when counteracting the load force will pull their head backwards at the same time as moving their chin downwards which will, in turn strengthen the neck. The action will strengthen the neck in such a way as to reduce forward head posture and the negative effects of the same.

Abstract: A method for treating pronator syndrome involves selecting an arm and positioning it with the forearm perpendicular to the upper arm. The hand of the arm is engaged with a grip located inside a bisected working circle, which has an outer perimeter consisting of four quadrants. The fourth quadrant is elliptical and asymmetrical to the others. The grip is designed for hand engagement and includes two d-shaped slots. A resistance band is attached to the body, with one end in the groove, creating tension when used. To exercise the arm, the body is rotated in one direction to increase tension on the band. Releasing tension is achieved by rotating the body in the opposite direction.

Abstract: Provided is an instrument and a training method capable of promoting muscle stretching and increasing a range of motion of a joint. An instrument according to the present invention is an instrument for reducing muscle pain during muscle stretching and increasing a range of motion of a joint, including: a main body portion; and a pressing portion that is provided to protrude from the main body portion and presses to stimulate a Pacinian corpuscle present in a palm of a user, in which by grasping the main body portion with one hand, the pressing portion accurately contacts the Pacinian corpuscle, and an appropriate pressure can be applied to the Pacinian corpuscle.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a golf training system. In one non-limiting example, a system includes a feedback device, a sensor, and a computing device. The computing device is configured to at least receive sensor data from the sensor during the golf swing of the user and identify a plurality of body movements in which each respective body movement corresponds to a stage of a golf swing sequence based at least in part on the sensor data. The computing device can also be configured to activate a plurality of feedback indicators according to the golf swing sequence for feedback to the user during the golf swing.

Abstract: A golf swing tracking system includes a wearable device. The wearable device has a camera, a processor and a signal transceiver. The camera is connected to the processor. The processor is in connected to the signal transceiver. The golf swing tracking system further includes an electronic device. The electronic device includes a signal receiver. The signal receiver is designed to receive a collection of data from the signal transceiver of the wearable device. The electronic device has a display and is programmed to execute an application. The application is designed to display the collection of data and to transmit the collection of data to a network, such as a social media network.

Abstract: An exercise assisting apparatus 1 includes: a division unit 312 configured to divide sample motion information 3231 indicating motions of a sample person doing exercise into a plurality of pieces of motion element information 3235, according to regularity of the motions of the sample person; and a generation unit 314 configured to generate an inference model by causing a pre-trained model 322 to learn time-series antecedent dependency of the plurality of pieces of motion element information, the inference model inferring motions of a target person, based on target motion information 3211 indicating the motions of the target person doing exercise.

Abstract: An exercise device includes an actuator that provides resistance to a user. It further includes a sensor that senses the state of the actuator over time. It further includes an emergency event handler that receives a stream of information from the sensor and determines, based at least in part on the stream of information, a potential occurrence of an emergency condition.

Abstract: Outdoors training system and methods for designing monitoring and providing feedback of training. The system comprising a computing device, I/O subsystem for permitting a user to enter at least one attribute of the training or of the trainee, a plurality of sensors for generating sensory information, an outdoors training environment in which a training activity takes place, a database containing training related information. The outdoors training system configured for at least one of the following: design a training program for a plurality of users, monitor training program performance, monitor training performance, instruct a user about the training, determine and/or set difficulty level in training apparatus.

Abstract: An electronic device may use motion and/or activity sensors to estimate a user's maximum volumetric flow of oxygen (VO2 max). In particular, the electronic device may use the user's heart rate, speed, and grade to determine the VO2 max. However, in indoor environments, it may be difficult to accurately measure the user's speed and grade. Therefore, the device may receive the speed and grade from external equipment, such as exercise equipment. To ensure that the user is moving at the reported speed, a discordance detector may compare the user's cadence to an expected cadence based on the speed and grade reported by the external equipment. If the user's cadence is within an acceptable range of the expected cadence, the user's VO2 max may be estimated based on the speed and grade. If the user's cadence is not within the acceptable range, the speed and grade may be discarded or corrected.

Abstract: An exercise assisting apparatus 1 includes: a division unit 312 configured to divide sample motion information 3231 indicating motions of a sample person doing exercise into a plurality of pieces of motion element information 3235, according to regularity of the motions of the sample person; and a generation unit 314 configured to generate an inference model by causing a pre-trained model 322 to learn time-series antecedent dependency of the plurality of pieces of motion element information, the inference model inferring motions of a target person, based on target motion information 3211 indicating the motions of the target person doing exercise.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device may include an acceleration sensor and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor may be configured to obtain acceleration data through the acceleration sensor, identify that a user of the wearable electronic device is performing a jump rope exercise on the basis of at least a part of the acceleration data, identify at least one of a flight time or a ground contact time on the basis of the acceleration data, and output guide information on the jump rope exercise on the basis of at least one of the flight time or the ground contact time. Various other embodiments are possible.

Abstract: An exercise community formation apparatus includes an exercise-related information acquisition unit configured to acquire exercise-related information for each of a plurality of members belonging to a specific community, an extraction unit configured to extract at least two or more members from the plurality of members based on the exercise-related information for each of the plurality of members, and an output unit configured to output a result of the extraction. The exercise-related information indicates a proficiency level for each of at least one or more exercise subjects of the corresponding member and a time period to which the corresponding member can assign an exercise.

Abstract: It is described a method for continuous measurement of, and regulatory feedback for, strength-training where the reaction forces from a person with a lifting weight that is standing on a surface, is transferred through the surface, said method comprising the following steps: a. measure a force in vertical direction (Z-direction) on one or more plates attached to one or more load cells; b. use the force measurement in step a) to continuous calculating the velocity of, and relative movement of the combined center of mass of the person and the lifting weight, c. provide feedback in real-time to the user, where the feedback relates to velocity and/or lifting distance in relation to predefined values and/or generated values, in order to the user to adjust the training based on the feedback.

Abstract: An exercise program determining method and/or system may include obtaining basic exercise information of a user, determining at least one candidate exercise mode from among a plurality of exercise modes based on the basic exercise information, generating a plurality of exercise programs to include at least some of the at least one candidate exercise mode based on a target exercise result for the user, determining a target exercise amount for the user based on the basic exercise information, and determining a target exercise program from among the plurality of exercise programs based on the target exercise amount.

Abstract: A program is presented to a user including a stream of content including a first auditory content and a first visual content related to the workout. A context state of the user participating in the workout is determined based on information from a sensor. A responsive content is selectively added based on the context state of the user to the stream of content in a manner that avoids conflict with the stream of content.

Abstract: A functional training rig kit includes a box and a plurality of components adapted to fit within the box. At least some of the components and the box include elements by which the components are adapted to be attached to the outside of the box to provide at least one functional training rig attached to the outside of the box.

Abstract: A fluid inflatable member includes a pliable body having a membrane defining an expandable interior space and including an edge defining an opening through the pliable body and an expandable and compressible porous material enclosed within the expandable interior space of the pliable body. The porous material is configured to receive an amount of fluid and distribute the fluid throughout the interior space to increase a rigidity of the pliable body.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide illuminated sporting equipment assemblies. An illuminated sporting equipment assembly may include a sporting equipment object such as a game ball and a light cap assembly configured to be secured to the game ball, where the light cap assembly includes a light cap assembly housing configured to secure an integrated circuit stack configured to generate light within the illumination cavity of the sporting equipment object.

Abstract: A racket frame includes a face portion having an annular shape in planar view, a grip portion, and a shaft portion connecting the face portion and the grip portion. At least a part of the face portion, the grip portion, and the shaft portion includes a first tubular member. The first tubular member has an inner tubular part, an outer tubular part surrounding the inner tubular part, and a release layer sandwiched between the inner tubular part and the outer tubular part.

Abstract: A golf club with a multi-piece adjustable and interchangeable modular hosel system comprises a shaft tip connector portion, an upper hosel portion, and optional, intermediate interchangeable hosel adjustment spacer(s). The modular hosel system can be used, for example, with no spacers in place, or one or more risers in each of the hosel adjustability regions. The adjustment spacers can be used to increase the hosel length and shaft axis to head center of gravity offset or intersection. Angled risers can be oriented to adjust the shaft axis relative to club head orientation to fit and adjust specifications including loft and lie angle, alone or in combination. The modular hosel construction provides a quick and efficient means of fitting the putter specification to a large number of golfer requirements and also adjusting the specifications for changing user needs or course conditions.

Abstract: A golf club head having a laser-generated features to create contrast on the club face of the golf club head. The club face includes a central region, a toe region, and a heel region. The central region includes a first plurality of laser-generated features that provide a height-intersection coverage of the central region, a width-intersection coverage of the central region, and a surface-area coverage of the central region. The toe region includes a second plurality of laser-generated features that provide a height-intersection coverage of the toe region, a width-intersection coverage of the toe region, and a surface-area coverage of the toe region. The heel region includes a third plurality of laser-generated features that provide a height-intersection coverage of the heel region, a width-intersection coverage of the heel region, and a surface-area coverage of the heel region.

Abstract: A multi-material golf club head wherein the junction between the two different components made from different materials are seamlessly incorporated within existing visual cues of a golf club head is disclosed. More specifically, the present invention adjusts the design of the bond between the two different components to reflect the needs of the golf club head at the various visual cues around the perimeter of the golf club head.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a crown surface having an apex at a highest point and extending between the face, the rear, the heel and the toe of the golf club head. The golf club head also includes a plurality of crown turbulators projecting from the surface of the crown and located at least partially between the leading edge and the apex, wherein the height of each turbulator decreases from the leading edge toward the rear portion.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center and defining a face plane, a virtual vertical center plane perpendicular to the face plane and passing through the face center, a sole portion, a top portion, a heel portion, a toe portion, a hose) configured to receive a shaft, and a loft, L, no less than 39°. A center of gravity is spaced from the vertical center plane by a distance, D7. A moment of inertia, lyy, is measured about an axis extending in a heel to toe direction, parallel with a ground plane, and passes through the center of gravity, such that lyy/D7?527.4 g·cm/°×L?23,580 g·cm.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods to manufacture golf club heads and golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head includes a body portion, a face portion, a port connected to an interior cavity of the body portion, a filler material in the interior cavity, and first and second mass portions coupled to the body portion. The first mass portion is cylindrical. Each of the first and second mass portions includes a material having a different density than the body portion density. A distance from the second mass portion to a toe portion edge of the body portion is less than a distance from the first mass portion to the toe portion edge. The mass of the second mass portion varies in a top-to-sole direction. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A co-forged iron type golf club is disclosed. More specifically, the present invention discloses an iron type golf club head from a pre-form billet that already contains two or more materials before the actual forging process resulting in a multi-material golf club head that doesn't require any post manufacturing operations such as machining, welding, swaging, gluing, and the like. The resultant golf club head may be capable of achieving center of gravity locations previously unachievable without utilizing this co-forging technique. The resultant golf club head may be used to create a set of golf club heads with center of gravity locations that are more advantageous throughout a set of golf clubs.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head body and a weight member that is secured to the body. The weight member is constructed to utilize lateral forces to couple to the head body to minimize the structure required to retain the weight member, and the weight member is preferably constructed so that it has a low profile.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a propellent-driven golf club to propel a ball without requiring a swinging action. Accordingly, the propellent-driven golf club may include a hollow shaft, a handle attached to a top portion of the hollow shaft, and a golf club head assembly attached to a bottom portion of the hollow shaft. Further, the golf club head assembly may include a bar receptacle comprising receptacles configured to receive cartridges, the firing mechanism operationally coupled to the triggering device, a firing cylinder port configured to receive at least a portion of a cartridge, a vortex generator comprising a chamber that may include an ingress port and an egress port, a range control mechanism comprising a range control valve fluidly coupled to the egress port of the chamber, a firing cylinder bore fluidly coupled to an outlet of the range control valve, and a piston movably disposed in the firing cylinder bore.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of golf bags, golf bag tops, and methods to manufacture golf bags and golf bag tops are generally described herein. In one example, a golf bag may include a body portion having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a housing portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion. A handle portion may be located at or proximate the top portion. A club fastener portion may be coupled to the handle portion and may have a U-shaped portion configured to receive a shaft portion of a golf club and retain the golf club in an upright or tilted position. A golf club head of the golf club may be positioned above the club fastener portion and a grip portion of the golf club may be positioned below the club fastener portion. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Sunny's 3-in-1 putter attachment tool aims to relieve the frequent need to bend over and strain one's back, hips, or knees while tending to three frequent functions during golf, as well as reducing the need for multiple, separate tools. The multi-tool is designed for easy self-installation and enables the player to pick up golf balls, magnetized ball markers, as well as repair small divots and ball marks on the green, all without having to bend at the waist or knee.

Abstract: A sole-tape includes a base material having adhesive on a first surface and corresponding to an area of a sole of a club head. A second surface of the base material includes grind-indicia corresponding to different sole grinds. A method of using a sole-tape includes affixing the sole-tape to a sole of a club head such that a longitudinal edge of the sole-tape is substantially parallel to a striking face. A width classification is determined for a mark formed on the sole-tape with the width of the mark measured in a longitudinal direction of the sole-tape. The determined width classification corresponds to a recommended sole grind. In another aspect, a mark is identified in an image or scan of a sole-tape. A width and relative location of the mark are determined, and a sole grind recommendation is determined for a golfer based on the determined width and relative location.

Abstract: A ball thrower having a resilient ball holder attached to a flexible line, which may be used to play with a pet dog. After the ball is loaded into frictional engagement with the resilient receiving end of the holder, the user can grip the opposite end of the flexible line before undertaking a forward throwing motion like a pitcher. The user first moves the thrower backward in a cocking phase, and then whipping forward in an acceleration phase until the ball has enough angular momentum to overcome the frictional engagement of the resilient receiving end of the holder such that the ball is thrown forward from the holder while the user holds onto the end of the line in a release phase.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a hybrid golf system and control method for the same that can further improve the realism of golf play by naturally connecting a virtual golf course on an image projected on a screen and an actual field to naturally convert from a virtual golf play through the virtual golf course image to a field play on the actual field. The above object can be accomplished by the provision of a hybrid golf system comprising a screen golf module in which a virtual golf play can be performed, an actual field on which an actual golf play can be performed, and a screen shutter provided on a wall of the screen golf module facing the actual field.