Patents Issued in June 25, 2024
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Patent number: 12017091Abstract: Embodiments are directed generally to an ionizing-radiation beamline monitoring system that includes a vacuum chamber structure with vacuum compatible flanges through which an incident ionizing-radiation beam enters the monitoring system. Embodiments further include at least one scintillator within the vacuum chamber structure that can be at least partially translated in the ionizing-radiation beam while oriented at an angle greater than 10 degrees to a normal of the incident ionizing-radiation beam, a machine vision camera coupled to a light-tight structure at atmospheric/ambient pressure that is attached to the vacuum chamber structure by a flange attached to a vacuum-tight viewport window with the camera and lens optical axis oriented at an angle of less than 80 degrees with respect to a normal of the scintillator, and at least one ultraviolet (“UV”) illumination source facing the scintillator in the ionizing-radiation beam for monitoring a scintillator stability comprising scintillator radiation damage.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Integrated Sensors, LLCInventor: Peter S. Friedman
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Patent number: 12017092Abstract: A method and/or system are provided for improving kidney function and/or increasing Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) of the renal system, by applying acoustic and/or ultrasonic energy to one or more of the kidneys. The method suggests either focused or non-focused (or combined) energy delivery, optionally in a noninvasive approach, which could also be implemented invasively and/or by implantable device. Potential applications of this technique, include, but are not restricted to, treatment of renal disorders such as CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and/or AKI (Acute Kidney Injury), short term or long term intervention in kidney function for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, modifying urine output in heart failure, modulating blood volume and/or pressure, and modulating clearance of compounds in the blood are typically difficult to extract from the kidneys, such as iodine, other imaging contrast media, and similar compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: MDSG Innovation Ltd.Inventors: Benny Rousso, Lior Eshel, Assaf Erell, Naama Winetraub
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Patent number: 12017093Abstract: Methods and systems confirm the treatment focus location of ultrasound energy to be delivered to a patient from a plurality of transducers. The location of focus of treatment ultrasound may be confirmed prior to the start of ultrasound therapy. In some embodiments, ultrasound therapy may comprise delivering treatment ultrasound energy from the treatment ultrasound transducers through the skull to the brain of a patient. Methods for confirming the treatment ultrasound focus location comprise determining receive focus profiles ?x,vi for particular candidate three-dimensional (3D) treatment focus locations and particular assumed ultrasound propagation velocity profiles; performing a pre-treatment (e.g. low-power) ultrasound transmission into the brain of the patient; receiving return signals; and determining the location of treatment focus based at least in part on the received return signals and the receive focus profiles ?x,vi.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Cordance Medical Inc.Inventors: Bhaskar S. Ramamurthy, Mallika Keralapura, John Douglas Marshall
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Patent number: 12017094Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to respirator face masks, and specifically to powered face masks which may be custom-controllable to better provide for the specific air needs of the individual user wearing the mask. For example, the face mask embodiments typically include a filter and a motorized fan, both generally located on the face mask itself, along with a processor. The processor then may use inputs, for example specific to the user and/or the environment, to control the fan speed. Thus, the fan speed of the face mask may be custom controlled to provide the appropriate amount of filtered air as the specific user needs it.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jiali Shen, Hongbing Xiang, Matthew Chen, Jerry Shen, Yiming Hua
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Patent number: 12017095Abstract: A respirator including a facepiece with a transparent lens that is recessed radially-inwardly relative to an opaque frame of an opaque chassis of the facepiece. The respirator is configured to receive a vision-protecting module.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: David M. Castiglione
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Patent number: 12017097Abstract: A blower device for a respiratory protection system comprises a fan for a generation of an airflow and comprises one or more filter element that is flowed through by the airflow. The fan is arranged at least partly beside the one or more filter element. The airflow is deflected between the fan and the filter element.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Optrel Holding AGInventors: Jonathan Heusser, Robert Buechel, Daniel Bloechlinger, Jasper Brouwer
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Patent number: 12017098Abstract: There is provided a method of controlling a powered air purifying respirator blower system to deliver a substantially uniform volumetric airflow to a user, the system comprising a fan powered by a battery in communication with a variable speed electric motor, the variable speed electric motor is controlled by an electronic control unit for delivering a forced flow of air through at least one filter to a user, comprising the steps of: (a) determining an estimated system run time by summing a battery run time remaining and a system run time; and (b) altering a speed of the variable speed electric motor when the estimated system run time is equal to or less than a desired system run time.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Keith K. Mclaughlin, Douglas D. Jensen, Sean R. Kilmer, Andrew Murphy
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Patent number: 12017099Abstract: A modular respirator comprising a mask assembly, an elongated filter unit, an elongated control unit, and a blower assembly. The blower assembly is located around the back of a neck of the user and housed in an air pipe, wherein the air pipe comprises an air inlet with a first female threaded connector at one end, an air outlet with a second female threaded connector at an opposite end. The elongated filter unit is located on one side of the neck of the user, wherein air flows into the elongated filter unit, and then flows opposite to the direction of the mask assembly into the inlet of the air pipe of the blower assembly, then flows into the control unit before flowing into the inlet of the mask assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: AIMWELL HOLDING PTY LTDInventor: Xiaoyi Fu
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Patent number: 12017100Abstract: A dump gate system for a fluid hopper in a firefighting aircraft. A gate sealably engages a gate opening in the hopper at a closed position. The gate is hingedly connected about the gate opening, and a drive shaft is supported within the hopper. A crank arm is fixed to the drive shaft and is further coupled to the gate by a connecting link. The crank arm and the connecting link define an over-center geometry while the gate is at the closed position, such that weight of the fluid on the gate induces torque on the drive shaft in a gate-closing direction. An electric motor is selectively coupled to rotate the drive shaft in a gate-opening direction to thereby enable control of the fluid flow from the hopper according to an angular position of the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Inventor: Victor D. Trotter
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Patent number: 12017101Abstract: Fixed systems and method for extinguishing large scale industrial tank fires, with and without fixed roofs, and featuring aerated foam projecting nozzles and including fixed center directed nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Dwight P. Williams, Casey R. Spears
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Patent number: 12017102Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing a fluid having a barrel having a proximal end and a distal end, the barrel having a passage defined by a first internal surface extending between the distal end and the proximal end, and an orifice defined by a second internal surface at the distal end of the barrel, a stem located at least partially in the barrel, the barrel is movable in relation to the stem to switch between a low pressure mode and a high pressure mode, a shaper located around an outer surface of the distal end of the barrel, the shaper being movable in relation to the barrel to switch between a low pressure fog mode and a low pressure stream mode. The nozzle is configured to dispense the fluid in a straight stream or fog in both the low pressure mode and the ultra-high pressure mode. The orifice is also configured to provide flushing capability for the ultra-high pressure mode while operating in the low pressure mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Alden Research Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: James B. Hansson, Kimbal A. Hall, Daniel Bateman, David C. White
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Patent number: 12017103Abstract: A sprinkler adapter includes a first pipe receiver, a second pipe receiver, a channel, a first sprinkler port, and a second sprinkler port. The first pipe receiver couples with a first pipe. The second pipe receiver couples with a second pipe. The channel extends between the first pipe receiver and the second pipe receiver along a pipe axis. The first sprinkler port is fluidly coupled with the channel, couples with a first sprinkler, and defines a first port axis spaced from the pipe axis. The second sprinkler port is fluidly coupled with the channel, couples with a second sprinkler, and defines a second port axis spaced from the first port axis and the pipe axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Steven L. Shields, William K. Rucker, Lyle J. Miller
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Patent number: 12017104Abstract: An exercise device includes a lower base and an upper platform with a support frame extending angularly therebetween. The angularly extending support frame extends between the lower base and the upper platform at an angle sufficient to allow for a user to position their body in a generally vertical plank position and hold their body in a straight line, angled relative to the floor between approximately 85 degrees to approximately 75 degrees. An exercise system may include a discrete upper platform and a discrete lower plank positioning platform, each of which are removably mountable to a support frame. The support frame, for example, may be a part of another exercise device or may be a discrete stand-alone support frame specifically configured for exercise system.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Vertical Plank LLCInventors: Paul Synenkyj, Joe Spalding, Matt Ivers, Russell Craig
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Patent number: 12017105Abstract: An aqua-resistance exercise device includes an elongate member, a strap, fasteners, and one or more fins. The elongate member includes an engagement portion, a shaft extending from the engagement portion, and a handle to be gripped by a user. The fasteners are provided to the engagement portion of the elongate member and an inner side of the strap to releasably attach the strap to the engagement portion of the elongate member. The one or more fins are adapted to be received on the strap, and the fasteners releasably secure the strap to the engagement portion of the elongate member to thereby releasably secure the fins to the elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Aqua Group LimitedInventors: John Douglas Pallesen, Robert Delaney Tucker Mitchell, Steven J. Kennedy
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Patent number: 12017106Abstract: A fitness exercise apparatus includes a main frame, a seat unit, a first elastic unit, two second elastic units, a transmission unit, and an operating unit. The main frame includes a base seat and a support unit. The seat unit is mounted detachably on the base seat. The first elastic unit is mounted on the main frame and includes a plurality of first elastic members. The two second elastic units are mounted on the main frame and includes a plurality of second elastic members. The transmission unit includes a first fixed pulley set, a second fixed pulley set, a main movable pulley set, two third fixed pulley sets, two side movable pulley sets, a first cable, a second cable, and two third cables. The operating unit includes an operating member that is connected to one of the first, second and third cables.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Yangzhou Jiuyi Hardware & Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yen-Shuo Yang
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Patent number: 12017107Abstract: An exercise machine includes a shaft configured to rotate about an axis; a spool configured to receive a strap and drive rotation of the shaft about the axis in response to movement of the strap; a flywheel configured to rotate about the axis; one or more conductive coils arranged to generate magnetic fields that induce eddy currents in the flywheel; a clutch configured to engage and disengage transmission of torque between the spool and the flywheel; and a spring arranged around the axis, the spring configured to exert a return torque on the spool about the axis in response to rotation of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Hydrow, Inc.Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emilie Hardel, Emily Hart, Tyler Hutchison, Ryan Mullen
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Patent number: 12017108Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Valente, Robin Barata, David Mallard, Thomas Kroman Watt
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Patent number: 12017109Abstract: A mounting apparatus for exercise equipment includes a first elongate support member having a first end, a second end, and a connector positioned along a first portion of the first elongate support member and arranged to detachably connect to a portion of the exercise equipment. The mounting apparatus further includes a second elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a first vertex. The mounting apparatus further includes a third elongate support member having a first end and a second end meeting the first end of the first elongate support member at a second vertex.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Hydrow, Inc.Inventors: Ray Ayala, Joseph Carleo, Adam Craft, Emily Hart, Mark Matthews, Dennis Rogers
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Patent number: 12017110Abstract: An exercise machine which includes a centralized spring box and multiple gripping surfaces with which an exerciser may perform a wide range of exercise moves. The exercise machine includes a movable carriage and platform on a track. Bias members may be connected between the carriage and various structural elements of the exercise machine so as to impart a resistance force against movement of the carriage. An outer handle may be positioned around a carriage platform so as to surround the carriage platform. Inner handles may be positioned between the carriage platform and the outer handle, with the inner handle(s) being connected not to the outer handle or the carriage platform, but to an underlying support assembly. A pair of end handles may extend outwardly from the ends of the exercise machine. A bias member retainer such as a spring box may be centrally-located along the length of the exercise machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Todd G. Remund
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Patent number: 12017111Abstract: A hydrotherapy apparatus comprises a tank; a conveyer with a conveyer frame and drum mounted within the tank, and an actuator comprising: a guide mounted on an end region of the conveyer frame, the guide comprising a first portion and a second portion angled downwards with respect to, and closer to the drum than, the first portion; a glider arranged to be received by the guide; and an actuator shaft arranged to move the glider. The conveyer is arranged to be rotated around the axis of the drum by the actuator shaft moving the glider along the guide. The hydrotherapy apparatus may comprise a lifting arm rotatably connected to the conveyer frame, at a position spaced from the drum, at a first end region of the lifting arm, and arranged to be driven by the actuator so as to rotate the conveyer further.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Syspal Holdings LimitedInventors: Christopher John Truman, Paul Easton Preece, Laurence Stafford
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Patent number: 12017112Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for projecting an agility ladder onto a ground surface. A device may include a light source and an optical element configured to include an image of the agility ladder having a plurality of adjacent enclosed zones. The optical element may be positioned to allow the light source to project light through the optical element. The device may include at least one optical lens positioned such that the optical element is between the light source and the at least one optical lens. The at least one optical lens may be configured to magnify and project the image onto the ground surface. The device may include a plurality of sensors configured to detect an appendage partially or completely stepped within each of the plurality of adjacent enclosed zones. The device may include a processor coupled to the sensors and programmed to determine one or more training metrics.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Inventor: John S. Keeney
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Patent number: 12017113Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for exercising the pelvic floor muscles in women, which comprises a main component (A), a secondary component (B) and a set of external weights (P). Component (A) is directly related to pelvic floor muscle contraction exercise. Component (B) allows the evaluation and monitoring of contraction exercises by measuring the displacement of a rod on a graduated ruler. The set of weights (P), with different loads, allows it to impose resistance of different magnitudes on the muscle exercises to be performed, according to the user's needs and objectives. Thus, this invention falls within the technical field of mechanical functioning devices, with application to the medical area, for the treatment and/or prevention of pathological situations related to the alteration of the muscular function of the pelvic floor region.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTOInventors: Maria Alice Da Costa Carvalhais, Manuel Renato Natal Jorge
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Patent number: 12017114Abstract: A gesture recognition device configured to detect a gesture performed by a user to actuate a motor of a closure mechanism of an article of footwear. The gesture recognition device may include a sensor unit with an accelerometer sensor, and an analysis unit in operative communication with the sensor unit. The analysis unit may be configured to execute a gesture confirmation algorithm to confirm or reject possible gesture event data received from the sensor unit as a true gesture event. If the gesture confirmation algorithm confirms the possible gesture event data as a true gesture event, the analysis unit may output a signal to actuate the motor.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Shane Ghiotto, Erin McAuliffe, Marielle Morris, Adam K. Tilton, John B. Waldt, Jr.
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Patent number: 12017115Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for monitoring an exercise. The method comprises: building up an energy metabolism system having an energy metabolism feature, wherein the energy metabolism feature comprises a first feature factor, wherein the first feature factor is associated with a first biological system being one of a plurality of biological systems of a human body and not associated with the complete human body; building up a mathematical model describing that an energy expenditure depends on at least one exercise-associated parameter based on the energy metabolism feature for the energy metabolism system; estimating the energy expenditure based on the at least one exercise-associated parameter measured in the exercise by the mathematical model of the energy metabolism system; and monitoring the exercise based on the energy expenditure.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: BOMDIC INC.Inventors: Tai-Yu Huang, Chien-Yu Chiu, Liang-Yi Lee
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Patent number: 12017116Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for evaluating a human motion using a mobile robot. The method may include identifying the exercise motion of a user by analyzing an image of the entire body of the user captured using a camera installed in the mobile robot, evaluating the pose of the user by comparing the standard pose of the identified exercise motion with images of the entire body of the user captured by the camera of the mobile robot from two or more target locations, and comprehensively evaluating the exercise motion of the user based on the pose evaluation information of the user from each of the two or more target locations.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Do-Hyung Kim, Jae-Hong Kim, Young-Woo Yoon, Jae-Yeon Lee, Min-Su Jang, Jeong-Dan Choi
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Patent number: 12017117Abstract: A digitally enhanced exercise system includes a proximal section comprising a first structural member and a platform; a distal section comprising a second structural member and an interface, wherein the interface is attached to the second structural member by a mount; a spine that is spans between the first structural member and the second structural member; a carriage configured to move in a single axis along the spine; a tension system, wherein the tension system is capable of resisting the carriage from moving; a sensor array arranged so as to detect changes in weight on the carriage; and a processor. Other aspects are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Skop Group, LLCInventors: Kimberley Maugeri, Juha Nieminen, Egemen Alpay, Genevieve Alpay, Cody Clayton, Louis Amundson
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Patent number: 12017118Abstract: An exercise bar is provided. The exercise bar includes a handle tube with a longitudinal interior bore. The handle tube has a first end and a second end. A center shaft has an outer surface. The center shaft is fitted through the longitudinal interior bore exposing a first end portion of the center shaft at the first end of the handle tube and exposing a second end portion of the center shaft at the second end of the handle tube. A sensor is disposed on a mounting section of the outer surface of the center shaft between the first and second portion of the center shaft. A processor is disposed in an interior of the exercise bar. The sensor is in electronic communication with the processor in the exercise bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Jaquish Biomedical CorporationInventors: John Paul Jaquish, Paul Edward Jaquish, Henry David Alkire
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Patent number: 12017119Abstract: The permanent magnet resistance simulation device includes: a base; a motor arranged on the base and having a torque output shaft, and having a torque data encoder and a rotational speed controller; a transmission shaft arranged on the base and coaxial with the torque output shaft, and is equipped with a motion data encoder; a pair of flywheels, coupled to the torque output shaft and the transmission shaft, and the pair of flywheels are coupled with a magnet and a magnetic surface; a rope reel arranged on the transmission shaft and is twined with a rope, and a one way clutch is arranged between the rope reel and the transmission shaft; a volute spring arranged on the transmission shaft; and a control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Chi Hua Fitness Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chia Jung Lee
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Patent number: 12017120Abstract: Golf balls having cores with increased hardness gradients and improved impact durability are provided. The cores have an increased “positive” hardness gradient (or a “hard-to-soft” hardness) where the outer surface of the core is harder than the center. The cores are formed from rubber formulations including combinations of a terpene-based resin, ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) rubber, and/or a water releasing agent. The resulting golf balls have increased impact durability and resilience.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Erin McDermott, Manjari Kuntimaddi
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Patent number: 12017121Abstract: A trampoline (1) with a jumping mat (6) fastened to a frame structure (2) by elastic elements, and with a frame cover (8) covering the top side of the frame structure (2) and the elastic elements. The frame cover (8) has a multilayer structure, whose layers are made of different materials. Alternatively or additionally, the frame cover (8) has a spatially varying height profile.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Eurotramp-Trampoline Kurt Hack GmbHInventor: Bastian Conrad
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Patent number: 12017122Abstract: A golf club head has a striking face with a plurality of scorelines including a first scoreline and a second scoreline adjacent thereto. The striking face also has a plurality of auxiliary grooves each spaced from the scorelines. In a first imaginary vertical plane, a first path is formed by a first intersection between the first imaginary vertical plane and the striking face, and the auxiliary grooves have a first concentration no less than 0.17 measured between the first and second scorelines. A second imaginary vertical plane is horizontally spaced from the first imaginary plane. A second path is formed in the second imaginary vertical plane by a second intersection between the second imaginary vertical plane and the striking face. The auxiliary grooves in the second imaginary vertical plane have a second concentration that is different from the first concentration measured between the first and second scorelines.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Scott A. Carlyle, Sharon J. Park, Brian D. Schielke
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Patent number: 12017123Abstract: Disclosed golf club heads include a body defining an interior cavity, a striking surface, a sole, a crown, and a hosel, which is configured to provide improved aerodynamic and inertia generating properties of the golf club head. Certain embodiments include an inertia generator positioned in the sole between an area proximate the club head's center of gravity and a position toeward of the center of gravity at the rear of the golf club head. Some embodiments include fixed or removable mass elements, weights or weight assemblies positioned in the sole, including, in some instances, within or adjacent to the inertia generator. In particular embodiments, one or more weight assemblies are movably retained within a weight channel defining a path along the sole.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Matthew David Johnson, David Bennett, Dana Ehyaei, Robert Story, Jake Feuerstein
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Patent number: 12017124Abstract: A golf club head includes a loft no less than 40 degrees; a striking face; a virtual center plane that is vertical and perpendicular to a virtual striking face plane and includes a face center; a rear face; and a recess. The recess extends in a heel-to-toe direction along an upper sole surface and has a depth that varies in the heel-to-toe direction such that a first depth corresponds with a first location heel-ward of the face center and a second depth corresponds with a second location toe-ward of the face center, the first depth being no less than 10 mm and greater than the second depth by at least 5 mm. An insert is received in the recess. And a center of gravity of the golf club head is spaced no greater than 5.0 mm from the virtual center plane measured in the heel-to-toe direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Jake Grenier, Phillip Seagram, Joseph Chen, Dustin Brekke
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Patent number: 12017125Abstract: A golf bag 100 according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a tubular bag main body 10 housing a golf club 101; and a bottom part 20 attached to a lower end of the bag main body 10. The bottom part 20 includes a bottom surface portion 30 protruding so as to become large in height as the bottom surface portion 30 extends toward a middle portion 31. The bottom surface portion 30 includes one or both of a bent portion 36 and a inflection portion 34. The bent portion 36 has a bent section. The inflection portion 34 has a section that changes from a depression to a projection.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Hiroyuki Takeuchi
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Patent number: 12017126Abstract: An apparatus includes a pair of support members, a cable, a rolling mechanism, a tackling bag and a pulley device. The pair of support members are fixedly coupled to a surface. The cable is attached to and extends between the pair of support members. The rolling mechanism is connected to the cable and configured to traverse the cable from a first end of the cable toward a second end of the cable. The tackling bag is attached to the rolling mechanism and configured to be propelled from one of the pair of support members toward the other of the pair of support members. The cable passes through a pulley system which is couple to a stack of weights. When the tackling bag is tackled, the stack of weights provide resistance to the tackler.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Athletic Technologies LLCInventor: Martin Boisture
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Patent number: 12017127Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to yoga mats. In one example, a yoga mat preserver is disclosed, which includes a perimeter with dimensions substantially similar to a yoga mat, and a thickness substantially less than a thickness of the yoga mat. For this example, at least one component of the yoga mat preserver comprises a moisture absorbent material. In another example, a yoga mat carrier is disclosed, which includes a first end configured to wrap around a circumference of a first end of a rolled yoga mat, and a second end configured to wrap around a circumference of a second end of the rolled yoga mat. The yoga mat carrier further includes a strap in which a first end is attached to the first end of the yoga mat carrier, and a second end is attached to the second end of the yoga mat carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Yogisaver LLCInventor: Kimberly Lin Bova
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Patent number: 12017128Abstract: A multifunctional and compact exercise apparatus includes an exercise bench with an integrated weight storage unit. The weight storage unit can be configured to store one or more weights in a vertical orientation. The weight storage unit can include a bracket member. The bracket member can include a mounting sidewall and a storage sidewall. The storage sidewall can extend outward substantially or generally perpendicularly from the mounting sidewall. The storage sidewall can include a planar plate-like member having a plurality of cut-outs or slots formed therein. Each slot can be dimensioned to receive a weight in a vertical orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: CAP BARBELL, INC.Inventor: Curt Reynolds
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Patent number: 12017129Abstract: A VR (virtual reality) omni-directional exercise machine with a terrain environment simulation function is provided. The VR omni-directional exercise machine includes a protective ring, a protective ring supporting rod, a protective ring supporting column, an exercise platform, a control machine, and VR head-mounted display, wherein the protective ring is arranged above the exercise platform and is connected to the protective ring supporting column through the protective ring supporting rod, and the bottom of the protective ring supporting column is fixedly connected to the outer side of the exercise platform; a moving vertical rod module lattice is arranged in the exercise platform, the moving vertical rod module lattice and the VR head-mounted display are both connected to the control machine, and the control machine is used to coordinate and control the movement of the moving vertical rod module lattice according to an terrain environment displayed in the VR head-mounted display.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Inventor: Sicheng Liu
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Patent number: 12017130Abstract: A method and system for conducting multiple competitions of skill for a single performance are described herein. User generated competition groups and system generated competition groups allow users to participate in multiple competitions at once based on answering the same questions or making the same selections related to a single event. The users are informed of each competition either via email, text message or when logging into the network via a website. The users select which competitions groups to join. After joining the desired groups, users then make their selections related to the event which are transmitted to the network where results are tabulated and transmitted back to the users. The results are separated based on each competition group, so that users can continually know where they stand in each separate competition. With multiple competition groups, users are able to have varying success from the same performance in multiple competitions.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Winview IP Holdings, LLCInventor: David B. Lockton
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Patent number: 12017131Abstract: A golf aid system for assisting a user with a golf shot on a golf course includes a user tracking system configured to determine the location of the user on the golf course, a portable electronic device with a display screen, and a processor. The processor, which is operable to communicate with the user tracking system and the portable electronic device, is configured to determine one or more target locations on the golf course, with each of the target locations representing a recommended target for a respective one of the golf clubs. The processor directs the portable electronic device to display an indicator of the respective golf club proximate the corresponding target location via the display screen, such that the user perceives at least a portion of the indicator to be coincident with the corresponding one of the target locations.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Nicholas A. Leech
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Patent number: 12017132Abstract: The present invention relates to a virtual golf simulation processing method capable of providing various simulation image production modes such that, when a user takes a golf shot in a certain situation, a unique simulation image for the golf shot is produced, whereby a user who plays a virtual golf game experiences a more dramatic and dynamic simulation image, and therefore it is possible to induce interest of the user, and a screen golf system using the same.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: GOLFZON CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyung Yong Lee, Bong Ho Song, Min Kyoo Kim
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Patent number: 12017133Abstract: Swimming goggles including an eye covering having a transparent window defining a field of view, the eye covering having a seal extending from the transparent window operable to seal against a wearer's face and exclude water, a flexible strap comprising a temple region connected to the eye covering, a near-eye display operable to form virtual images viewable by one of the wearer's eyes, wherein the near-eye display comprises an image generator operable to generate images, and a computational processing unit arranged in signal communication with the image generator, wherein the computational processing unit is operable to transmit virtual image data to the image generator. Wherein the near-eye display includes a rigid frame connected to the temple region.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Vuzix CorporationInventor: Craig R. Travers
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Patent number: 12017134Abstract: A method of operating an electronic basketball scoreboard apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving a game parameter; operating a basketball game based upon the received game parameter; receiving a first indication of a ball passing through a first basketball hoop; receiving a second indication of a ball passing through a second basketball hoop; determining a first score of the basketball game based on the first indication from the first score sensor; determining a second score of the basketball game based on the second indication from the second score sensor; recording video of the basketball game; transmitting the recorded video; and transmitting the first score and the second score.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: MEDAL SPORTS (TAIWAN) CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 12017135Abstract: A wheel hub configured to be used with an electric vehicle. The wheel hub includes a hollow cylindrical body, a direct drive motor, a hollow axle, a battery, and a tire. The hollow cylindrical body includes a first end surface and a second end surface that is axially opposite and spaced apart from the first end surface. The direct drive motor is disposed within the hollow cylindrical body and is configured to rotate the cylindrical body about a central axis of the motor. The hollow axle has a central axis that is coaxial with the motor central axis and is at least partially disposed within the cylindrical body. The battery is disposed within the hollow cylindrical body and is in electrical communication with the direct drive motor. The tire is fixedly coupled and disposed on an external surface of the hollow cylindrical body.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Milton, LLCInventors: Scott McCarthy, Logan McCarthy
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Patent number: 12017136Abstract: A bowling enhancement system is for a bowling lane, and may include a mobile device, an image sensor arranged over the bowling lane and configured to generate image data of the bowling lane, projectors arranged over the bowling lane and configured to generate a set of projected images onto the bowling lane, and a server. The server may be configured to cause a given projector to project a pairing token onto the bowling lane, when receiving the pairing token from the mobile device, establish a communication link with the mobile device to receive a given game characteristic from the mobile wireless communications device, determine a tracking path of a bowling ball traveling on the bowling lane based upon the image data, and selectively change the set of projected images based upon the tracking path of the bowling ball and the given game characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: CRUNCHY LOGISTICS LLCInventors: Adi Khanna, Neil Dufva, Leonardo Moretti, Mario Felizola
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Patent number: 12017137Abstract: An input device includes a case body and a plurality of markers configured to emit light to the outside of the case body. A first light source is a dedicated light source for lighting one marker, and a second light source is a shared light source for lighting a plurality of markers. The second light source is connected to a plurality of markers with a light guide pipe so as to supply light to the plurality of markers through the light guide pipe.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Kenzo Nishikawa, Takanori Minamino
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Patent number: 12017138Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having a processor to detect a gaming accessory stimulation associated with a programmable layer of a number of programmable layers. The processor identifies a substitute gaming accessory stimulation of the programmable layer of the number of programmable layers of the gaming accessory. The substitute gaming accessory stimulation of the programmable layer is associated with the gaming accessory stimulation of the programmable layer of the number of programmable layers, according to a user profile of a number of user profiles associated with a user account. Other predetermined associations of stimulations of the gaming accessory with other substitute accessory stimulations are recorded in other user profiles of the number of user profiles, and the substitute gaming accessory stimulation is provided to a computing device to manage a gaming software application. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: STEELSERIES ApSInventors: Jacob Wolff-Petersen, Tino Soelberg
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Patent number: 12017139Abstract: In an aspect, a first controller module of a mobile device controller can be engaged with a first side of a mobile device of a user. A second controller module of the mobile device controller can be engaged with a second side of the mobile device. One or more mobile device controller characteristics associated with characteristics of the mobile device controller can be transmitted from the mobile device controller to the mobile device. A client application on the mobile device can be modified by a first data processor based on the one or more mobile device controller characteristics. The modified client application can be provided by the first data processor to the user in the mobile device, and the user can interact with the modified client application using the mobile device controller. Related systems, apparatus, techniques, and articles are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Skillz Platform Inc.Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Brandon Douglas Henry Parod, Kyle Robert Thompson, Jason Clyde
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Patent number: 12017140Abstract: A method for emulation of graphical parameters during a play of a legacy game is described. The method includes receiving a user input from a hand-held controller and determining whether one or more basic blocks of code for servicing the user input are stored in a cache. The method further includes compiling the one or more basic blocks of code from one or more emulated processing unit (PU) code instructions upon determining that the one or more basic blocks are not stored in the cache. The method includes executing the one or more basic blocks of code to generate one or more legacy graphical parameters. The method includes emulating the one or more legacy graphical parameters to generate one or more image frames having one or more updated graphical parameters for display of one or more images of the legacy game on a display device.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCInventors: George Weising, Ernesto Corvi, David Thach
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Patent number: 12017141Abstract: This application provides a virtual object control method performed by a computer device. The method includes: displaying a virtual battle interface; obtaining a first operation signal corresponding to a function triggering control; and receiving a first trigger operation on the function triggering control, and determining a first virtual object in n virtual objects as an attack target based on operation information of the first trigger operation when the first trigger operation meets an activation condition. According to the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application, an attack target is directly determined by using a target aiming function of a function triggering control and attribute information of an operation signal, thereby providing the attack target with directivity and stability for different virtual scenes.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Le Wang, Jianmiao Weng, Xun Hu, Yulin Wan, Shandong Su, Yong Zhang