Abstract: A fire detection apparatus 1A includes a heat detection unit 110A provided such that a part of the heat detection unit 110A is accommodated in an outer cover 20A and another part of the heat detection unit 110A is exposed to an outside of the fire detection apparatus 1A through an insertion hole 120A formed in a top surface portion 22A, and a guard portion 130A which is provided to cover a periphery of the insertion hole 120A and another part of the heat detection unit 110A in the top surface portion 22A and has a plurality of ribs, in which a material of a rib corresponding to a first guard side rib 131A among the plurality of ribs is made different from a material of some other ribs, or a shape of the first guard side rib 131A among the plurality of ribs is made different from a shape of some other ribs.

Abstract: A fire detection apparatus 1A includes a heat detection unit 110A provided such that a part of the heat detection unit 110A is accommodated in an outer cover 20A and another part of the heat detection unit 110A is exposed to an outside of the fire detection apparatus 1A through an insertion hole 120A formed in a top surface portion 22A, and a guard portion 130A which is provided to cover a periphery of the insertion hole 120A and another part of the heat detection unit 110A in the top surface portion 22A and has a plurality of ribs, in which a material of a rib corresponding to a first guard side rib 131A among the plurality of ribs is made different from a material of some other ribs, or a shape of the first guard side rib 131A among the plurality of ribs is made different from a shape of some other ribs.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides fire-protection detecting method and device, applied to a container-type energy storage system. The method includes: obtaining first sampling data, second sampling data, and third sampling data; determining a first sampling temperature based on the first sampling data, and determining whether a risk event has occurred in the container-type energy storage system based on the first sampling temperature; if it is determined that the risk event has occurred, determining whether the target lithium battery cluster has caught fire based on the second sampling data and/or the third sampling data; if it is determined that the target lithium battery cluster has caught fire, calling the fire-protection system to extinguish fire and sending a first prompt message to the terminal device to prompt that the target lithium battery cluster has caught fire; determining whether to shut down the fire-protection system based on the updated first sampling data.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pneumatic control device (1) for multi-zone fire extinguishing installations, comprising a control pressure inlet port (25) for connection to a control pressure source (105), in particular a pressurised gas container, a number (m) of first control pressure outlet ports (17) for connection to a corresponding number of extinguishing agent containers (107), a number (n) of second control pressure outlet ports (19) for connection to a corresponding number of zone valves (111), and a plurality of function modules (7, 9).

Abstract: A forest fire retardant composition contains a retardant compound that includes a phosphate salt. The phosphate salt may include diammonium phosphate, diammonium orthophosphate, monoammonium phosphate, monoammonium orthophosphate, monosodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, disodium phosphate hydrate, sodium ammonium phosphate, sodium ammonium phosphate hydrate, sodium tripolyphosphate, trisodium phosphate, or dipotassium phosphate, and combinations thereof. The forest fire retardant composition may include an ammonium source. The composition may be in the form of a dry concentrate, a liquid concentrate, or a final diluted product. The final diluted product is effective in suppressing, retarding, and controlling forest fires while exhibiting corrosion resistance and low toxicity.

Abstract: An adjustable weight plate to be used with a standard or Olympic barbell handle, comprising a wide opening that is easy to fill with sand or other loose filler material, multiple inner compartments to separate out the sand and equalize the weight, and reinforcing dividers to strengthen the weight plate. The adjustable weight plate also comprises a metal collar to strengthen the inner radius of the weight plate, and an easy-fill funnel to fill the weight plate with sand.

Abstract: Exercises apparatuses are disclosed. One example exercise apparatus includes a grip section including at least one pair of handles; a first sleeve coupled to a first end of the grip section; and a second sleeve coupled to a second end of the grip section, which is opposite the first end, each of the first and second sleeves structure to receive one of more weight plates. The grip section includes a first grip segment, a second grip segment, and a platform positioned between the first grip segment and the second grip segment.

Abstract: A spotting system for weight lifting includes a pair of support arms, each of which is configured for operative engagement to a central frame portion of a conventional weight lifting rack. This engagement, for example, can be provided using connectors or mounting brackets operatively engaged between the central frame section which overhangs the area being used by a person exercising with barbells. Such brackets may include bolts, nuts, U-bolts, flanges, and other individual and combinations of connectors which will securely hold each of the support arms to the appropriate position on the central frame portion of the rack.

Abstract: To provide a training apparatus which is especially easy for both a healthy person and a wheelchair user to use. A training apparatus configured a seat, the training apparatus comprising; a seat connecting unit configured to connect the seat and the training apparatus; a sheet moving unit configured to move the sheet, a sheet fixing unit configured to fix the sheet at an optimum position, wherein the training apparatus fixes the seat at a seat fixing position suitable for a healthy user; and provides a training apparatus capable of moving the seat to a seat position suitable for a wheelchair user.

Abstract: An exercise equipment has a structure that can be easily collapsed for storage, and that provides improved utility due to its multiple functional capabilities and configurations thereby enabling a comprehensive set of strength exercises. The exercise equipment includes a rigid base structure that can be folded into compact form when not in use and can be configured for accessories that attach to the base structure. The exercise equipment with attached accessories combines heretofore separate pieces of equipment into one that covers a fraction of the floor space of all such separate pieces of equipment. This provides exercise equipment that is more flexible, more functional, and has a smaller footprint, all of which can be folded up for compact storage.

Abstract: A rail system for an exercise machine which may be efficiently manufactured with different dimensions to suit different exercisers and exercise spaces. An exemplary embodiment includes a first rail, a second rail, a carriage movably connected to the first and second rails, at least one biasing member or elongated member adapted to be directly or indirectly connected to the carriage, and one or more spacers extending between the first and second rails. A lower member is connected between the rails beneath the spacers so as to enclose the space between the rails. The lower member includes a plurality of dividers defining channels in which elongated members or biasing members may extend. The spacers, rails, and lower member form a monorail configuration. The effective width of the monorail may be easily adjusted by simply using spacers having different widths, thus easing the manufacture of such exercise machines having different sizes.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a rowing exercise device and a chair. The rowing exercise device achieves a lower limb exercise which includes repetitive extension and flexion of at least a knee joint and a hip joint. The chair is the one on which a user who performs the lower limb exercise using the lower limb exercise device sits. The chair includes a seat on which the user sits and a support mechanism capable of supporting the seat in such a manner that the seat can carry out a roll oscillation. The seat carries out a roll oscillation during the lower limb exercise, which causes a motion linkage between a lower limb and a trunk.

Abstract: An electric treadmill includes a treadmill frame, an endless belt, a motor coupled to the endless belt for driving the endless belt to rotate, a brake device and a lifting device. The brake device has a rotating disc coaxially fixed to a motor shaft of the motor and a magnetic brake mechanism. The magnetic brake mechanism has at least one magnetic portion for applying a drag force against rotation of the rotating disc. The lifting device is operable to drive the magnetic brake mechanism to move between a first position where the magnetic portion is located close to the rotating disc and a second position where the magnetic portion is located away from the rotating disc. When there is no electric power supplied to the electric treadmill, the magnetic brake mechanism will automatically move to the first position due to gravity to stop rotation of the endless belt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle ergometer comprising at least one pedaling mechanism for a user as well as a vibration unit, characterized in that the bearing (29) of the pedaling mechanism is mounted to be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis (45).

Abstract: A lower limb exercise device that enables a user to perform a lower limb exercise effectively is achieved. A lower limb exercise device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure enables a user to perform a lower limb exercise while the user is seated on a chair. The lower limb exercise device includes exercise equipment for the user to perform the lower limb exercise, and a restriction mechanism configured to restrict movement of at least one caster of the chair from a reference arrangement range of the caster during the lower limb exercise.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes a horizontal base portion, a first vertical post, a mechanical load system having a horizontal pivot arm arranged on second vertical post, a pivotable post, a seat, a footplate, and a kneepad assembly. The first vertical post, the second vertical post, and the pivotable post are affixed to the horizontal base portion; the seat is affixed to the second vertical post; and the footplate and the kneepad assembly are affixed to the pivotable post. The pivotable post is arranged to position the kneepad assembly in relation to the seat. The horizontal pivot arm is adjustable relative to the seat, including s first position being proximal to a lumbar region of a user, and a second position proximal to a cervical region of the user. The mechanical load system is controllable to urge a mechanical resistance to a force being exerted on the horizontal pivot arm.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods for analysis and/or exercise of a body region of a subject. Such devices may include a guide arm supported by a support frame; a receiving surface supported by the guide arm, the receiving surface for receiving input force from the subject; and a motor assembly in communication with the guide arm, the motor assembly controlling movement of the receiving surface based on received input force. Exercise and/or analysis methods described herein may include steps of instructing the subject to apply an input force to a receiving surface; sensing the applied input force over time; and controlling movement of the receiving surface based on the received input force using a motor assembly, whereby the motor assembly moves the receiving surface in a pre-determined direction, so long as the input force remains within an allowable tolerance, until a pre-set end position is reached.

Abstract: The invention provides a bowl. The bowl is provided with at least one grip ring, which grip ring is in the form of a first groove formed into the surface of the bowl and a second groove formed into the surface of the first groove, and a resiliently deformable or elastic band which fits into the second groove such the surface of the band is flush with or slightly proud of the surface of the first groove.

Abstract: A golf putter head has a face for positioned for striking a golf ball, with a support base made of metal material and a hosel adapted for connection to a golf shaft and granite attached to the support base and at least a portion of the granite on the face of the golf putter head. Also, a golf putter head made of granite, with an opening in the top of the golf putter head for receiving a golf shaft and the opening is surrounded by a resilient material.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a head body having a crown, sole and skirt therebetween, the head body defining an opening in a front portion and having a frame support around the periphery of the opening. A face plate is mounted within the opening and has a transition radius along one or more edges to at least partially wrap around one or more of the crown, sole and skirt. The head includes thin wall zones in the crown and skirt, a hosel flush with the crown and a weight mounted in the sole proximate to the face plate, such that the golf club head has a center of gravity located relatively low and forward in proximity to the face plate.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head includes a metal body portion including a front portion having a peripheral face portion surrounding an opening. A face plate is set in the opening and includes a metal bezel welded to the opening and a strike assembly set in the bezel. The strike assembly includes an outer metal sheet welded to the metal bezel, an inner metal sheet welded to the metal bezel, and an intermediate composite sheet disposed between the outer metal sheet and the inner metal sheet. The intermediate composite sheet includes a fiber reinforced thermoplastic having a plurality of discontinuous fibers transversely aligned. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A high characteristic time golf club incorporating a shaft connection system socket extending from the bottom portion of the golf club head into the interior of the outer shell toward the top portion of the club head.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head includes a body portion, a crown portion having a composite material, a first groove on a bottom portion extending in a heel-to-toe direction, a second groove on the bottom portion extending in a heel-to-toe direction, a first set of ports on the bottom portion between the first groove and the second groove, a second set of ports on the bottom portion between the second groove and a rear portion, and a filler material in the body portion between the first groove and the rear portion. The filler material at least partially surrounds the first set of ports and the second set of ports. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf club head having a flexible channel to improve the performance of the club head, and a channel tuning system to reduce undesirable club head characteristics introduced, or heightened, via the flexible channel. The channel tuning system includes a sole engaging channel tuning element in contact with the sole and the channel. The club head may include an aerodynamic configuration, as well as a body tuning system.

Abstract: The invention provides a gadget type breakable golf club for enjoyment and entertainment purposes as a joke, gag, prank, and which is reusable, and which is reusable. The club appears substantially similar to a typical, conventional golf club. The club has a three conventional aspects, namely a distal club head, a medial shaft connected to the club head, and a grip. The shaft is constructed and arranged in three sub portions, a reusable upper shaft member, a reusable lower shaft member, and a breakable and replaceable connector. The connector is designed to break when a predetermined force is applied to it by virtue of the club being swung downwardly and upon the club head striking a ball or the ground, or the shaft is impacted by the user. After each use, the broken connector is discarded and replaced with a new breakable connector, and the club may be reused with a new unsuspecting golfer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose golf equipment device for storing golf equipment and a golf club while golfing. A first end of the body is comprised of at least one cutout that receives a shaft of a golf club when the device is free-standing and is supported by a clip in a kickstand-like manner. When not in the free-standing configuration, the device can be clipped to a golf bag via the clip wherein a headcover can be stored on the first end. The fastener may also allow a user to secure a golf glove to the device.

Abstract: A golf accessory tool is securable to a golf club and includes three panels that are attached to each other with two hinges. The panels rotate about the hinges between an open position for receiving a golf club and a closed position surrounding the golf club. Two of the panels can be secured to each other with a securing mechanism to attach the tool to the club in the closed position. The panels include recesses and cavities for receiving golf accessories, such as a divot repair tool and ball markers, with the accessories removably coupled to the tool. A golf grip includes a golf accessory portion at a proximal end of the grip that similarly includes recesses and cavities for receiving accessories and the accessories removably coupled to the grip.

Abstract: A counter-rotating divot repair apparatus includes counter-rotating handles coupled to a tang of a head member. The head member includes a pair of tine members projected anteriorly from the tang along parallel or substantially parallel axes bounding an intermediary space. In the closed position, the head member is concealable inside channels disposed along interior edges of the handles. Manipulation of the apparatus to an open position counter-rotates each of the pair of handles 180° whereby the head member is revealed projected anteriorly therefrom. As a result, the apparatus is deployable between the open and closed positions onehandedly.

Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second elastic rings that are manually stretchable over barrel and taper portions of a baseball bat, where each ring is manually stretchable about a portion of the bat to impart an elastic force against the bat. First and second fabric casings enclose the first and second elastic rings, respectively. A tubular fabric sleeve is open at both ends and has a first sleeve portion coupled to the first fabric casing and extending over the first elastic ring, a second sleeve portion covering a hitting surface of the bat, and a third sleeve portion coupled to the second fabric casing and extending over the second elastic ring. The second sleeve portion is made with a stretchable fabric and has circumferential dimensions that enable the second sleeve portion to stretch over a surface of the bat and fit snug against the surface of the bat.

Abstract: A basketball net includes a multi-layer cord including each of an outer layer formed of a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber and an inner layer including a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber. The outer layer is woven from a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn to form a wall that defines a central opening, and at least one cord is located within the central opening, the at least one cord formed by a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The at least one cord includes a plurality of cords including a first cord formed by the second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and a second cord including a third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The plurality of cords includes: the first cord; the second cord including the third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and at least one monofiber yarn; and a third cord formed by a plurality of mono fiber yarns.

Abstract: A tracking system includes a host station and a sensor station. The sensor station includes transmitters transmitting an IR synchronous signal and IR laser signal. The system includes a head-mounted display and a tracked object, which has a plurality of object sensors. The tracked object determines its location and orientation relative to the sensor station based on the IR signals. The tracked object transmits the location and orientation to the host station. The host station determines an actual flight path of the tracked object during an object tracking event; generates a predicted flight path of the tracked object; and renders an image of a virtual object on a display of the head-mounted display. The image includes a virtual object corresponding to the tracked object, wherein the image is rendered in a VR environment such that the virtual object moves along the actual flight path and the predicted flight path.

Abstract: The boxing dummy game allows users to engage with the current and former sports champions and specifically, boxing legends within an apparatus and a gaming app. Furthermore, a player boxer matches a remote player boxer through the boxing apparatus in a wireless communication with a remote boxing apparatus. Therefore, a match comprises the player boxer's hand speed vs. the remote player boxer's hand speed and the latter larger than the former indicated by a yell sound from the head speaker. Applications of the present disclosure include a boxing dummy represented by an icon and the attribute box and connections there between are virtual and matches are managed by a cell phone application and non-transient computer circuits.

Abstract: An exercise training device, including a main pole, a plurality of training arms disposed on at least a portion of the main pole to move in the first direction or the second direction in response to an application of force thereto, a plurality of collar clamps disposed between each of the plurality of training arms to secure each of the plurality of training arms to the main pole, and a plurality of ball bearings disposed between each of the plurality of training arms to facilitate movement of each of the plurality of training arms around an axis in a perpendicular direction with respect to the main pole.

Abstract: A sand trap simulation pad is provided having a fluffy structure on its top surface made up of soft loose-ended hair-like fibers and having a high-friction material on its bottom surface. The pad is configured for use as a golf swing training device to practice hitting a golf ball out of a sand trap. Repetitive use of the pad teaches a user the optimal golf swing for properly hitting a golf ball out of a sand trap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf plate device having a height adjustment part. The golf plate device having a height adjustment part includes: a frame part; a plate part 200 which is provided on the top of the frame part in a planar rectangular shape; and a height adjustment part which includes a plurality of actuators which are installed on the frame part at regular intervals to allow for individual operation, thereby adjusting the height of the plate part, wherein the plate part is made of a material which is deformable and restorable by elasticity, and in a case in which the height is adjusted by the plurality of actuators, the planar shape of the plate part is varied into a curved surface shape.

Abstract: A device is provided that indicates to a user that the user is properly maintaining a sufficient amount of his or her weight on the lead foot during the course of a golf swing, thereby effecting an optimal golf swing.

Abstract: A device is provided that indicates to a user when the user has properly shifted a sufficient amount of his or her downward force to the trail foot and thereafter to the lead foot during the course of a golf swing, thereby effecting an optimal golf swing.

Abstract: A sound-generating device is adapted to be fitted in a ball or other type of sports equipment and can aid location tracking by blind and visually impaired athletes during game play. The sound generated by the device is adapted for localization by the athlete in each of the x, y, and z planes. A shock sensor can be used to signal a sound generator to produce a different sound when a change of momentum or direction is detected.

Abstract: The score activated cornhole light insert is a lighting accessory that can be built into an originally manufactured cornhole board, or retrofitted into existing cornhole boards. The scoring hole with the insert in place will maintain the regulation six-inch inner diameter. The insert has adjustable mounting brackets to position the top of the insert flush with the cornhole board to prevent interference with game play or cornhole rule and regulations. The insert detects when a media filled bag has passed through the scoring hole, triggering a distinctive light pattern. In addition, the insert will indicate the battery level with a series of different blinking speeds during the first few moments of operation. The insert is watertight and designed to prevent false positives when a media filled bag lies partly on the cornhole board and partly over the scoring hole by lowering an infrared break beam below the board top surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content.

Abstract: A protector having first end which is attached to a ball member, and an opening at an opposite second end. The protector may have an inner chamber extending from the second end to the first end; and a peripheral wall which surrounds the inner chamber, wherein the peripheral wall is made of a stretchable fabric. The ball member is configured to sit within a pocket of a padded glove; and the protector is configured to be turned inside out while the ball member is sitting with the pocket of the padded glove to thereby at least partially simultaneously cover a webbing section, a thumb section, and a four fingers section of the padded glove. A method including inserting the ball member into the pocket; turning the protector inside out starting at the second end of the protector; and covering at least a portion of the padded glove.

Abstract: A bowling centre system (100) comprises: a bowling lane (1); a plurality of pins (2) positionable at predetermined points on the bowling lane (1); a plurality of strings (3), associated at one end, with a corresponding pin (2); for each string (3), a constrain system (4) positioned above the bowling lane (1) and having the other end of each string (3) connected to it; a pulley system (5) for managing the strings (3), positioned between the connecting system (4) and the pins (2) and comprising a motor-driven drawbar (6) operatively configured to manage a predetermined length of each string (3) present along the pulley system (5); the drawbar (6) is movable between a first position, allowing the pins (2) to be lifted from the bowling lane (1), and a second position, allowing not only the pins (2) to be lowered onto the bowling lane (1) into the predetermined position but also each string (3) to be slackened by the release of a further first working length so that the pins (2) can fall freely when struck by a ba

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media for augmented reality (AR) physical card games. Examples capture an image of a user view of a real-world scene and process the image to determine the locations and codes of physical cards within the image. Overlays are determined for the cards based on the codes. An AR graphics component displays on a display of an AR wearable device the overlays adjusted in accordance with the user view. The overlays may be images, animations, or videos. A card game is downloaded onto the AR wearable device. The card game includes rules that keep track of a score, assist with play, and insure fair play. The card game includes user interfaces that may be shared among the players. Methods include manufacturing the playing cards with computer-readable codes to identify the cards.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a card game system that assists visually and/or hearing-impaired individuals play card games. The card game system is comprised of a game board, one or more decks of playing cards, and a choice of Bluetooth or embedded speakers. Each card has a printed suit and a rank, and an optical code encoded with the suit and the rank of the card. A braille pad can be used for denoting the suit and the rank of the card. The game board has an optical scanner for scanning the optical code of cards placed on the board for identifying the suit and the rank of the cards and for announcing the suit and the rank using the Bluetooth or embedded speakers. The board has a processor identifying a winner of a game based on the moves and sequence of cards placed on the board.

Abstract: The present invention is a board game with a board divided into four sectors with numbered squares within to determine the distance a playing piece can move or attack. The squares are organized on the board in rows and columns. There are two sets of playing pieces, one for each player or team of players. The two sets of playing pieces have different types of playing pieces for different strategical moves. At least a tank piece, a special forces piece, a soldier piece, an aircraft piece, a decoy piece, a wall piece, and a valley piece are in the set. Status cards designate a regular status value to the set of playing pieces for a player or team and designate a sector status value to each of the four sectors on the board. A player wins when the opposing player has no more playing pieces.

Abstract: A life-based board game, including a game board, including a plurality of spaces, each of the plurality of spaces comprising a space display unit to display at least one event based on a game objective thereon, and a board controller disposed within at least a portion of the game board to randomly generate the at least one event for at least one of the plurality of spaces in response to at least one of the plurality of spaces detecting at least one player has landed thereon, a fortune teller connected to the game board to display at least one shape thereon and reveal a message in response to the at least one shape being touched, and a plurality of figurines to identify a position of the at least one player on at least one of the plurality of spaces.

Abstract: A chess-like game played by at least two or as many players as possible on a non-polyhedron or a polyhedron rotating surface wherein a number of chess boards are connected to each other, back-to-back and wrapped around the said rotating surface so that the rows of at least two chess boards are parallel.

Abstract: A vaporization device that includes an entertainment mode or modes including one or more game modes. The vaporization device may enhance the user experience. The entertainment mode may be engaged by a sequence of predetermined manipulations of the vaporization device. The entertainment mode may include one or more interactive games using the device, and/or one or more display modes. The interactive games may include a pattern-following game, a memory game, a triggered output game, or a chance game. The entertainment mode may also include games that may be played by one or more persons. The entertainment mode may modify the operation (e.g., heater control, appearance, user interface, etc.) of the device while still permitting the vaporization of vaporizable material.

Abstract: An information handling system receives head position information and applies the head position of an end user to detect inputs, such as for a gaming application. Head position is tracked by a camera, a headset and/or a time of flight sensor to detect specific motions associated with inputs and then command the inputs to the gaming application. For instance, head nods in specific directions can command a health injection or a weapons change. In one embodiment, a user lean into a camera activates a zoom function that adjusts zoom of display presentation with different amounts of zoom based upon the amount of end user lean into or away from the camera.

Abstract: A handgun simulation assembly that mates a virtual reality (VR) controller having a trigger finger button with a handgun grip and trigger in order to better simulate the feel of a typical handgun for a VR environment. The handgun simulation assembly includes a handgun body with a trigger translation subassembly for translating the horizontal motion of the trigger blade pull to a vertical translational action to depress the trigger finger button of the VR controller. A tensioning mechanism is incorporated in the trigger translation subassembly to simulate the feel of trigger resistance that is found in a physical handgun. By mating commercially available VR controllers with realistic handgun grips and triggers, users of the handgun simulation assembly are provided with a more realistic handgun experience when in a VR environment.