Abstract: A bridge rope assembly includes a main body comprising a rope that has a first end and a second end. The rope has a splice therein to form an eye loop in the main body. The eye loop is configured to engage a first bridge loop of a harness. The main body comprises a first portion including the first end and a second portion including the second end. The first portion extends through the second portion of the main body such that the first end is positioned adjacent to the second end. A distance between the first and second ends is less than 2.0 inches.

Abstract: Provided is a fire protection apparatus and fire protection method capable of improving sealability of a sub-shutter device, the fire protection apparatus including a door frame mounted in a vertical passage between an upper floor and a lower floor of a building or in a horizontal passage between a first compartment and a second compartment of the building, a guide rail provided at a side of the door frame to guide a lift to pass through the vertical passage or to guide a carriage to pass through the horizontal passage, a main shutter device mounted on the door frame to open or close a main passage space between the door frame and the guide rail, and a sub-shutter device mounted on the main shutter device to close an internal space of the guide rail in association with the main shutter device when the main shutter device is closed.

Abstract: A system for forming and maintaining GPS tracked and mapped environmentally-clean chemical-based fire protection zones formed over property and ground surfaces in and about a neighborhood of homes, that proactively inhibit fire ignition and flame spread when exposed to wild fire. The system includes a GPS-tracking anti-fire (AF) liquid spraying system wirelessly connected to a wireless communication network supporting a network database. The GPS-tracked anti-fire liquid spraying system is used to spray particular GPS-specified ground surfaces in and about the neighborhood, with an environmentally-clean anti-fire chemical liquid so to form environmentally-clean chemical fire protection zones over the GPS-specified property surfaces, while generating GPS-coordinate and time/date stamped data records pertaining to the application of the environmentally-clean anti-fire chemical liquid spray during the formation of the environmentally-clean chemical fire protection zones.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for collecting batteries and other devices for disposal or recycling. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems provide a battery collection bin comprising a transport drum within an enclosure and a removable cartridge or internal basin filled with fire suppressant. Also, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems detect deposit of a battery through a feed chute into the transport drum and determine, based on signals from one or more sensors, a fill level, volume, or weight of the transport drum. In response, embodiments of the disclosed systems utilize a dispensing system to dispense a measure of fire suppressant from the removable cartridge or internal basin into the transport drum to prevent unwanted thermal events. Additional mechanisms and related methods for streamlined and safe collection of batteries and other devices are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided networks, systems and displays for providing derived data and predictive information for use in emergencies; and in particular for use in wildfire emergencies. More particularly, there is provided systems, equipment and networks having a control system having an operation control command plan for performing an operation plan, in embodiments the operation plan can be a hydration plan, a lockout plan, a low line pressure plan, an adjacent structure based plan, an auto-activation notice with default activation plan. In an embodiment there is provided a parcel by parcel control and optimization of the EFMS for a particular area.

Abstract: A ground-based vehicle for making and applying a fire and smoke inhibiting slurry composition on ground surfaces before the arrival of wildfire so as to proactively form a strategic chemical-type wildfire break on the ground surfaces. The vehicle includes: a mobile spray vehicle navigable along a ground surface; a mixing tank with an integrated agitator mechanism mounted on the mobile spray vehicle, for blending mulch fibers including wood and/or cellulose fibers, with clean fire inhibiting chemicals (CFIC), using a wetting agent, and then mixing with a quantity of water to make up a fire and smoke inhibiting slurry mixture, so that the clean fire inhibiting chemicals infuse into the surface of the mulch fibers when being mixed within said mixing tank; a GPS-tracking hydraulic spraying system supported on the mobile spray vehicle to hydraulically spray the fire and smoke inhibiting slurry mixture on the ground surface so as to form a strategic chemical-type wildfire break.

Abstract: The current invention proposes a Water bomb and fins made from bio polyethylene (bio-PVC) and designed to extinguish fires in hard-to-reach areas, for instance, forests and mountains. The water bombs are dropped from any cargo aircraft and from a height of at least 2 km (for arducam fire detection bomb) and 1 km (passive bomb option). The Water Bomb hits the inferno of the fire as a result of a free fall aided by four panning fins. The bomb consists of three parts—the nose with an arducam fire detection camera, the central section, and the rear section where the four fins, water inlet connector, and mini avionics board with Arduino nano guidance kit are located. The water capacity of the Water Bomb varies from a minimum version of 1400 liters (370 gallons) to a maximum of 2500 liters (600 gallons).

Abstract: A fire barrier system includes a fire-resisting sheet that has a fire-resisting layer and a support layer. In one version, the fire-resisting layer comprises mineral wool. A support structure is adapted to support the fire-resisting sheet above the ground so that the fire barrier system can be positioned in proximity to a fire to help prevent the spread of the fire across the fire barrier system. A sheet connecting mechanism can also be provided to connect the fire-resisting sheet to a second fire-resisting sheet. The fire barrier system is particularly useful as a fire break in an open area fire.

Abstract: Disclosed are a three-dimensional wildfire monitoring and control system and method for a power transmission corridor. The system includes: a wildfire-induced trip risk assessment module, for assessing, when a wildfire is detected in a power transmission corridor, a wildfire-induced trip risk in real time so as to determine whether to issue a wildfire warning; an online wildfire monitoring device layout planning module, for generating an online wildfire monitoring device layout plan for transmission lines based on the wildfire-induced trip risk, a blind spot of satellite monitoring and importance levels of the transmission lines; and a three-dimensional power transmission corridor wildfire monitoring and warning module, adopting multi-source satellites and drones, and realizing three-dimensional wildfire monitoring of the power transmission corridor by monitoring through online wildfire monitoring devices provided according to the layout plan, the multi-source satellites and the drones.

Abstract: A portable wildfire control assembly includes a trailer that is towable behind a tow vehicle. A tower is mounted to the trailer and the tower is comprised of a plurality of sections that slidably engage each other such that the tower is positionable between a collapsed position or an elongated position. An actuator is mounted to the tower and the actuator urges the tower into the elongated position or the collapsed position. A sprinkler head is mounted to the tower and the sprinkler head is fluidly attachable to a fluid source thereby facilitating the sprinkler head to spray the fluid in a strategic location. In this way the sprinkler head can inhibit a wildfire from spreading into the strategic location.

Abstract: A flame arrester includes a heat dissipation member including a first heat dissipation part and a second heat dissipation part; a heat insulating member formed along an outer surface of the heat dissipation member; and a fire extinguishing member formed in a space in which the first heat dissipation part and the second heat dissipation part are separated.

Abstract: An explosion-proof box for batteries is provided, including: an outer shell; an inner shell, the inner shell being positioned inside the outer shell; and a flame arresting device, the flame arresting device running through both the outer shell and the inner shell, where the flame arresting device includes: an exhaust passage configured to discharge gases generated within the inner shell to the outside of the outer shell; and recesses disposed on the inner surface of the exhaust passage for absorbing heat energy.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing device having a fire extinguishing agent and a fire extinguishing capsule is provided. The fire extinguishing device includes a base portion having an internal space in a form of a capsule and a fire extinguishing agent located inside the base portion and configured to extinguish a flame, wherein the base portion is formed to be in contact with a target object, the fire extinguishing agent vaporizes at a determined temperature or higher according to heat generation or ignition of the base portion, a contact area between the base portion and the target object increases as the base portion expands, and the base portion is configured to, in a case of a fire or explosion of the target object, be destroyed together and the fire extinguishing agent is dispersed in a direction of the target object.

Abstract: There is provided networks, systems and displays for providing derived data and predictive information for use in emergencies; and in particular for use in wildfire emergencies. More particularly, there is provided systems, equipment and networks having a control system having an operation control command plan for performing an operation plan. in embodiments the operation plan can be a hydration plan, a lockout plan, a low line pressure plan, an adjacent structure based plan, an auto-activation notice with default activation plan. In an embodiment there is provided a parcel by parcel control and optimization of the EFMS for a particular area.

Abstract: A forest fire retardant composition contains a retardant compound that includes a halide salt, a non-halide salt, a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, a sulfate salt, or combinations thereof. The forest fire retardant composition may include at least one anhydrous salt and at least one hydrate salt. The sulfate salt may be magnesium sulfate. The magnesium sulfate hydrate has a formula MgSO4(H2O)x, where x is about 1 to about 11. For example, x may be equal to at least one of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 or 11. 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: Disclosed is a method for producing a fire-extinguishing member, including steps of: preparing an adherend that has a surface to be treated; and forming a fire-extinguishing-agent-containing layer on the surface to be treated by a wet coating method to obtain a fire-extinguishing member that includes the adherend and the fire-extinguishing-agent-containing layer provided on the surface to be treated, wherein the fire-extinguishing-agent-containing layer contains a binder resin and a fire-extinguishing agent component that is combusted to generate an aerosol.

Abstract: An exercise machine resistance selection system for efficiently and easily adjusting a resistance force applied against movement of a carriage in at least one direction. An exercise machine includes a frame having at least one rail and a carriage movably connected to the at least one rail. A biasing member is selectively and removably connected to the carriage by a first catch member, with the first catch member being adjustable between an engaged position in which the first catch member is adapted to engage with the biasing member to impart a resistance force against movement of the carriage and a disengaged position in which the first catch member is adapted to release biasing member. A first retaining member is adapted to retain the biasing member in place below the carriage when the biasing member is released from the first catch member.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an actuator related to a joint of a user of the electronic device, at least one sensor, memory storing one or more computer programs, and one or more processors operatively coupled to the actuator, the at least one sensor, and the memory, wherein the one or more computer programs include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to adjust the strength of the rotary motion of the joint to a first strength indicated by information related to the user, use the at least one sensor to identify data representing the rotary motion of the joint after adjusting the strength of the rotary motion to the first strength, and, based on the identified data, adjust the strength of the rotary motion from the first strength to a second strength different from the first strength at least based on identifying that the rotary motion has stopped for a designated duration.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to devices and methods for providing shoulder forward flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation stretch assistance. A device for manipulating an arm of a user, thereby providing abduction or flexion assistance to a shoulder of the user includes an engagement mechanism configured to operatively couple with the user's arm and configured to pivot about an axis defined by the gleno-humeral joint of the shoulder as the shoulder abducts or flexes; a scapular restriction mechanism restricts movement of a scapula of the user's shoulder during a first phase of abduction or flexion and to move in an anatomically correct ratio with gleno-humeral motion during a second phase of abduction or flexion; and a force application system operatively coupled with the engagement mechanism, and configured to apply a force to the engagement mechanism, providing the abduction or flexion assistance to the arm about the shoulder.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a chassis comprising a first board, a second board having one or more linear rails running along a lengthwise dimension of the chassis, a sled platform configured to couple to the one or more linear rails in a sliding engagement, and a resistance band dock coupled between the first board and the second board. The exercise system further includes an exercise bar stand comprising a fixed standing platform, first and second leg bases including lateral stabilizers disposed on opposite sides of the fixed standing platform, and an exercise bar projecting vertically from the first and second leg bases and including a horizontal crossbar portion.

Abstract: A Smith Machine, having a pair of reversible bottom support brackets that can be mounted in a first position such that the upright assembly is in a first upwardly extending orientation or in a second position such that the upright assembly is in a second upwardly extending orientation so as to vary the lifting angle of the Smith Machine, and a pair of upright assemblies providing safety latches that can each be mounted in forward or backward facing orientations such that the user can select the rotation to lock a lift bar in position.

Abstract: Weight lifting machine includes adjustable weight assembly having a plurality of individual weights, a weight displacement mechanism which displaces one or more of the weights in a direction against a resistive force and a weight selection mechanism arranged to selectively engage one or more of the individual weights with said weight displacement mechanism. A handle applies a force to a horizontal bar connected to the handle which is connected to the weight displacement to move the weight displacement mechanism. The weight assembly further comprises a housing enclosing the individual weights, the weight displacement mechanism and the weight selection mechanism such that a user is prevented from coming into contact with any moving parts arranged in the housing and a displaceable selector handle arranged on an outer portion of the housing and arranged to operate the weight selection mechanism. Furthermore, the horizontal bar is arranged outside the housing.

Abstract: Provided is a stackable weight that can be stacked alongside other stackable weights to achieve a desired weight on a weight bar. The stackable weight includes a handle to carry the stackable weight, an opening to attach the stackable weight to a weight bar, and at least one feature to engage at least one feature of a second stackable weight. The at least one feature of the stackable weight reduces movement of the stackable weight in relation to any number of other stackable weights when attached on a weight bar. The stackable weights may vary in size and weight to allow a user to achieve a desired weight of the weight bar.

Abstract: A bidirectional rotational resistance assembly is provided. The assembly includes a lever coupled to the one or more discs so that a first torque imparted in a first rotational direction on the lever determines a rate of change of each disc's angular momentum in the first rotational direction in such a way as to oppose a second torque imparted in a second rotational direction on the lever, wherein the first and second rotational directions are opposites.

Abstract: “APPARATUS FOR THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISES WITH A CABLE STRETCH VARIATION SYSTEM”, equipped with a cable stretch variation system comprising three horizontal and parallel platforms (15)/(16)/(17), vertically movable, together or separately, when pulled by a steel cable “C”. Each platform (15)/(16)/(17) is traversed by the columns (14) and is provided with a respective pulley (15b)/(16b)/(17b). On the top platform (17), mobile carriages (19) are mounted, whose rollers (20) slide vertically along the columns (14). Platforms (15) and (16) are provided with a respective through-hole (22) for inserting a locking selector pin (23), which is the determining element of the cable stretch variation positions, corresponding to the use of the machine in the 2×1, 4×1 or 6×1 ratios.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a gymnastic machine (1) for training the trunk muscles and shoulder cingulum comprising a frame (2) for resting said gymnastic machine (1) on the ground or on a base, a first lever (4), comprising a first handle (42) which can be gripped by the user, coupled to said frame (2) in a first fixed fulcrum (41) and capable of rotating around said first fixed fulcrum (41) according to a first direction of rotation (R), from a first position to a second position, a second lever (5), comprising a second handle (52) which can be gripped by the user, coupled to said frame (2) in a second fixed fulcrum (51) and capable of rotating around said second fixed fulcrum (51) according to a second direction of rotation (R?), opposite to said first direction of rotation (R), from a first position to a second position, a resistant device (7, 7?) capable of opposing a resistance during the movement of said first (4) and second (5) lever from said first position to said second position, a transmission

Abstract: A multi-use exercise equipment anchor system adapted for removably mounting in a tubular receptacle disposed in line with a vehicle's chassis or frame. The tubular receptacle may be disposed along the chassis' center line or offset parallel to the chassis' center line. The equipment anchor may comprise a tubular comprising a first end portion angularly joined to a second end portion. The first end portion being at least partially inserted into the tubular receptacle and the second end portion extending from the receptacle and diagonally descending away from the receptacle to a point adjacent the surface on which the vehicle resides. The second end portion may comprise openings and other means for attaching exercise equipment such as elastic bands, a battle rope, or a landmine to the equipment anchor. The anchor may comprise a tubular comprising a square cross section, a rectangular cross section, or a circular cross section.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of gym equipment, in particular, to a novel rowing machine capable of being folded for storage, including a first bottom frame and a second bottom frame which are hinged to each other, wherein a bottom of the second bottom frame is folded to be fitted to a bottom of the first bottom frame; side surfaces of the first bottom frame and the second bottom frame are correspondingly provided with a first pillar and a rotatable handle; the rotatable handle is hinged to the side surface of the second bottom frame; the rotatable handle is rotated to be clamped with the first stop pillar to prevent the folded first bottom frame and second bottom frame from being unfolded; the rotatable handle is further in threaded connection with a screwing piece; and the screwing piece is rotated to drive the rotatable handle to move to lock and fix the folded first bottom frame and second bottom frame.

Abstract: Unlike prior art systems that utilize a trainer who manually sets the user's device parameters such as speed, resistance, and incline to track the parameters of the trainer's device such as the trainer's device speed and, resistance, and incline; the disclosed novel system automatically controls the user's device parameters so that the physiological state of the user (e.g., the user's heart rate) tracks the physiological state of the trainer (e.g., the trainer's heart rate). Disclosed are physiological sensors that measure various biological conditions of the trainer and on the user and adds an immersion controller into the user's system that essentially uses the exercise devices as actuators that are adjusted in order to keep the user's physiological state tracking the trainer's physiological state.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a running deck and belt assembly and an upright post. The upright post is movably connected with the running deck and belt assembly through a movable connecter, and the upright post is configured to rotate relative to the running deck and belt assembly around the movable connecter which serves as a fixed point, to allow the treadmill to have a used state and a folded state during rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, the first upper rear mounting point having an upper rear movable rotating joint, a seat connected to the frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with the frame, and a set of pedals configured to interact with the wheel. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user causing rotation of at least a portion of the apparatus.

Abstract: An exercise device including a first board, a second board having one or more linear rails running along a lengthwise dimension of the exercise device, an extremity platform coupled to the one or more linear rails in a sliding engagement, and a resistance band dock coupled to sides of the first board and the second board.

Abstract: A method of using an exercise system involves providing a base plate module including a first panel, a second panel, and a resistance band docking module disposed between the first panel and the second panel with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the base plate module. The method further involves providing an exercise bar module including a bar support base, a standing platform fixed to the bar support base, and an exercise bar coupled to the bar support base. The method further involves sliding the first panel of the base plate module at least partially under the standing platform of the exercise bar module.

Abstract: A golfing analysis system capable of tracking and analyzing golf ball, golf club, and/or golf swing operations by sensing different types of motion in parallel and combining separate readings to provide highly accurate golfing data and simulations, regardless of the user's operating environment or sporting equipment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a motion measuring device disposed on an operator or operator's equipment, a speed measuring device disposed at a distance from the operator and the motion measuring device, and an external application. The motion measuring device comprises an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a microprocessor, and a communications unit and the speed measuring device comprises a radar sensor, a camera sensor, a remote GPS sensor, and a display unit.

Abstract: The present embodiment provides a biological feedback measurement system and method for capturing, analyzing, and presenting users (11) exercise data. Comprises video cameras (10a, 10b, 10c) surrounding the user (11), capturing the user's (11) movements, processing, and predicting 3D coordinates of human skeleton joints. Comprise a synchronization system and automatic calibration algorithm uses a distance metric to estimate the distance between joints. A shared hub (12) with a camera automatic calibration algorithm is provided to map multiple human skeletons into a single common world coordinate system, processing, identifying, and correcting joint position prediction failures from a sequence of skeleton joint positions detected in consecutive video frames and a vector of features from the changes in coordinate values for each joint.

Abstract: Disclosed are sensors that measure various both biological conditions and mental conditions of the trainer and on the user and adds an immersion controller into the user's system that essentially uses the exercise devices as actuators that are adjusted in order to keep both the user's physiological state and mental state tracking the trainer's physiological state and mental state.

Abstract: A training session scheduling method, device, and non-volatile computer readable medium are provided. The method includes: sensing a maximum ability value of a test exercise item; estimating a fitness score of the user according to the maximum ability value; arranging a training exercise item schedule of a training session according to the fitness score; sensing a training intensity value of the training exercise item performed by the user during the training time; estimating a unit intensity value of the training exercise item in the unit time according to the training intensity value; comparing the unit intensity value with a preset intensity value corresponding to the training exercise item; updating the preset intensity value of the training exercise item and updating the maximum ability value of the training exercise item; and estimating the fitness score according to the updated maximum ability value.

Abstract: A practice support apparatus comprises an acquisition unit that acquires log data and evaluation data indicating an evaluation of the log data regarding exercise of a user from a sensor worn by the user, a record controller that records the log data and the evaluation data over time for each user, a model creation unit that creates model information on an exercise pattern for each user on the basis of the log data and the evaluation data; and a suggestion unit that suggests practice menu information for the user on the basis of the created model information.

Abstract: A system for controlling exercise equipment based on user pace and motion analysis is disclosed. The system includes a control unit communicatively coupled with a center of mass (COM) sensor and one or more additional sensors. The COM sensor is configured to track a position of a body of a user on the exercise equipment over time. The one or more additional sensors are configured to track off-center movements of the user over time. The control unit is configured to modulate an adjustable parameter of the exercise equipment based on a plurality of measurements of the user's body position and off-center movements collected by the COM sensor and the one or more additional sensors over time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sports ball comprising a rubber core and optionally a felt, the rubber core defining an internal volume and an outer surface, the felt being provided on the outer surface of the rubber core, and the rubber core comprising: natural and/or synthetic rubber; and a biodegradability-enabling additive comprising at least one organic compound in a carrier material, wherein the organic compound is a nutrient substrate for an active landfill or marine environment strain of bacteria. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a tennis ball including: a) mixing natural rubber and butadiene rubber with further ingredients and the biodegradability-enabling additive; b) extruding a portion of the mixture; c) utilizing the extruded portion for forming a shellpart; d) assembling a core by attaching at least two shellparts to each other; e) inflating the core; and f) providing a felt on the surface of the core.

Abstract: A ball carrying assembly, including a first right circular cylindrical portion, a first disc portion disposed at one end of the first right circular cylindrical portion and fixed thereto to define a canister, a second right circular cylindrical portion defining a storage volume and disposable within the first right circular cylindrical portion and operationally connected thereto, a platform portion movably disposed within the second right circular cylindrical portion, three equidistantly spaced ledge portions formed within the first right circular cylindrical portion, and three equidistantly spaced tab portions protruding from the second right circular cylindrical portion. Each respective tab portion is lockingly engageable with a respective ledge portion. A spring assembly is operationally connected within the storage volume to the movable platform portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for testing internal pressure of a hollow sports ball; the device comprising: (i) a main body (2); (ii) a removable cap (4); the main body (2) and cap (4) each being provided with mutually engaging formations (12, 14) that enable the main body (2) and cap (4) to be removably secured together by a twisting movement; (iii) a load cell (46) and associated electronic circuitry for processing an output from the load cell (46); and (iv) an electronic display (41) linked to the electronic circuitry for displaying an indicator of the internal pressure of the ball; the main body having an interior void which, together with the removable cap, forms an enclosed ball-receiving chamber for receiving the ball; the interior void of the main body being provided at an inner end thereof with a seat (44) on which the ball can sit, the load cell (46) being disposed beneath the seat (44); and the associated electronic circuitry optionally being disposed below the pressure sensor; whereby the bal

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club face plates with internal cell lattices are presented herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A putter-type golf club head includes a body and a hosel coupled to the body. The hosel includes a beam coupled directly to and extending along the top of the body. The hosel also includes a first strut, at a first oblique angle relative to the beam, including a first-strut lower end coupled directly to the heelward end of the beam, and including a first-strut upper end. The hosel further includes a second strut, at a second oblique angle relative to the beam, including a second-strut lower end coupled directly to the toeward end of the beam, and including a second-strut upper end coupled directly to the first-strut upper end. The hosel additionally includes a forward recess and a rearward recess. The hosel also includes a socket, coupled directly to the first-strut upper end and to the second-strut upper end, and configured to mate with a golf club shaft.

Abstract: A thermoplastic hockey stick is disclosed. The hockey stick is conventional in nature and is provided complete with a shaft and a blade including a curved face a heel and a toe. All parameters of the hockey stick may vary in size and configuration as is typical with conventional hockey sticks, with varying sizes and configurations for all ages from child to adult and skill levels from beginner to professional. However, all internal materials of all sections of the present invention would comprise reinforcing fiber such as fiberglass or carbon and a thermoplastic polymer. The thermoplastic polymer and the reinforcing fiber is formed with heat and pressure, but without any chemical reaction.

Abstract: A vibration damper to be inserted within an interior cavity of a sports shaft includes: an outer portion configured to directly contact and engage the interior cavity of the sports shaft; a central mass that extends coaxially with the outer portion and that is disposed within the outer portion; at least two arms that extend outwardly and connect the central mass to the outer portion; and at least apertures disposed between the central mass and the outer portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of a multi-material wood-type golf club head comprising a tuning element to damp dominant vibrations are described herein. The multi-material wood-type club head comprises a first, metallic component forming the striking face, and portions of the crown, the heel, the toe, and sole, and a second, non-metallic component forming a majority of the crown and portions of the heel, toe, and sole. The club head further comprises a tuning element secured to the interior surface of the crown, wherein the tuning element damps the amplitude vibration at a vibration hotspot in the club head by between 1-7 decibels.

Abstract: An object-toss game having a gameboard providing a plurality of apertures is provided. Tossed objects sent through a hole are collected into respective nets and result in an initial tally of associated points. A rear wall and sidewalls may project above the platform along respective edges thereof so that players can bounce off in order to send the object through a nearby aperture. Each aperture may have a point value that differs from an adjacent aperture.

Abstract: An underwater public playground facility for individuals to navigate and enjoy while learning about marine life. The facility is designed for an urban setting obviating the need for individuals to go to oceans, lakes, and other open water bodies for performing scuba, snorkeling, and other marine/water activities. The facility includes a plurality of floors housing a plurality of pools/dive areas, a marine museum, and other activity areas such as virtual reality gaming, scuba training centers, and more. Individuals register themselves and select dive area(s) based on their experience level for performing scuba diving, snorkeling, and/or swimming. Museums provide marine life experiences to individuals. Scuba divers can collaborate with other scuba divers inside the facility for performing water activities.

Abstract: A modified kickboard floatation device having a body which includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion includes a pair of mirror image handles which are each positioned adjacent to an edge of the body and distal aperture which passes through the body. The proximal portion includes a pair of elongated longitudinal members which each extend from the distal portion in parallel with one another and are intersected by an elongated cross member. In this regard, the cross member extends both between the longitudinal members and outwardly beyond them so as to extend out from both sides of the body.