Abstract: A stringing arrangement for a ball sports racket having a frame which surrounds a string array and in which the strings of a racket string-fitting are supported and guided by string guides formed on the frame, the string guides being formed asymmetrically in such a way that a free length of the string respectively guided on the string guide is, perpendicular to the striking direction and to a string-fitting plane of the racket, greater on one side of the string-fitting plane than on the other side of the string-fitting plane so that a tension and/or elasticity criterion of the stringing arrangement is different for each of the two sides of the string-fitting plane.

Abstract: A golf club head that comprises a hollow interior cavity, a first piece, a second piece, adhesively bonded to the first piece along a first bonded joint, a third piece, adhesively bonded to the first piece along a second bonded joint, and a fourth piece, adhesively bonded to the first piece along a third bonded joint. A volume of the golf club head is at least 120 cubic centimeters (cc) and at most 600 cc. The first bonded joint has a first-joint bond area. The second bonded joint has a second-joint bond area. The third bonded joint has a third-joint bond area. A summation of the first-joint bond area, the second-joint bond area, and the third-joint bond area is at least 1,950 mm2 and at most 3,400 mm2.

Abstract: A wedge-type golf club head comprises unique surface roughness structures that improve spin in wet conditions by providing a system of peaks and valleys that grip the ball and relocate water from the hitting surface. The hitting surface can be characterized by statistical measurements such as average surface roughness (Sa), skewness (Ssk), root mean square gradient (Sdq), and developed interface area (Sdr) at different wavelengths including a composite band, a milling band, and a surface band. The surface roughness structure provides increased spin retention in wet conditions, while remaining durable.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods to manufacture golf club heads and golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head includes a body portion having a front portion, a face portion coupled to the front portion, a first mass portion coupled to the body portion, a second mass portion coupled to the body portion, a first filler material at least partially filling a first interior portion of the body portion, a second filler material at least partially filling a second interior portion of the body portion, and a plate portion inside the body portion between the first filler material and the second filler material. The second mass portion is located at or below a horizontal midplane of the body portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a first portion joined to a second portion to at least partially define an interior club head volume. The first portion includes a wall defining an outer boundary of the club head volume, and a support rib extending from the wall to operatively stiffen the first portion. The second portion of the golf club head can engage the support rib, and the support rib can be adhered to the second portion to join the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hollow golf club head comprising a first component adhered to a second component. The first component comprises: a crown return and a sole return extending rearwardly from the strikeface, a sole extension extending rearwardly from the sole return and forming a portion of the sole, a back rail connected to the sole extension, a skirt connected to the back rail, and a rib positioned on an interior surface of the golf club head. The crown return forms a portion of the crown. The sole return forms a portion of the sole. The rib comprises a lower front end point, a lower rear end point, an upper rear end point, a bottom edge, and a top edge. The rib height varies between the lower front end point and the lower rear end point. The rib extends from channel configured to receive a weight portion, to the crown.

Abstract: Iron-type golf club heads are disclosed having a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The iron-type golf club heads include a localized stiffened region that is located on the striking face of the club head such that the localized stiffened region alters the launch conditions of golf balls struck by the club head in a way that wholly or partially compensates for, overcomes, or prevents the occurrence of a rightward deviation. In particular, the localized stiffened region is located on the striking face such that a golf ball struck under typical conditions will not impart a right-tending sidespin to the golf ball.

Abstract: A bottom member for a golf bag. The bottom member includes a slot or channel configured and positioned to receive a ridge or edge of a golf cart platform for preventing the golf bag from twisting, rotating or falling off the golf cart whilst in motion. The bottom member may be integral with the golf bag or affixed in an aftermarket manner.

Abstract: The motorcycle hitch golf club bag carrier has a hitch coupler that detachably attaches to a hitch receiver of a motored vehicle. A mounting sleeve of the golf bag carrier receives the hitch coupler. The mounting sleeve has a proximal end with a slot and a distal end with a pivot point. A base pan mounted above the mounting sleeve receives a single golf bag. Parallel and adjacent first and second vertical supports extend upwards from the base pan. The vertical supports are mounted perpendicular to the mounting sleeve. The hitch coupler extending horizontally across the diameter of the base pan bisects the vertical supports. A plurality of apertures located along the length of the hitch coupler allow for the golf bag carrier to be adjustably secured towards or away from the proximal end of the hitch coupler.

Abstract: A system for measuring slope uses two measuring devices, each measuring device being configured to be mounted in a recess in a sole of a shoe. Each measuring device has a housing, an inertial sensor formed by an accelerometer and a gyroscope, a serial peripheral interface connected to the inertial sensor, and a microcontroller connected to the serial peripheral interface. A power source is connected to the microcontroller and a transmitter is connected to the SPI and microcontroller and wirelessly transmits data from the SPI and to the microcontroller. A remote receiver communicates wirelessly with the transmitter in each of the sensors to receive the position of each sensor and to control the sensors via the microcontroller. The receiver has a processor configured to calculate a slope between the two sensors based on the position data, and a display connected to the receiver to display the slope to a user.

Abstract: A padded lacrosse stick having a flexible lacrosse shaft, and wherein the lacrosse head is substantially encased or enveloped in a head padding, and wherein a shaft padding envelopes a substantial portion of the lacrosse shaft. The padding is attached to the lacrosse head and shaft.

Abstract: A covering for a hockey stick blade wherein the covering includes a body that is mateably shaped with the blade of a hockey stick and is configured to be adhered thereto. The body further includes at least one aperture formed therein wherein the aperture is formed completely through the body so as to expose the bare surface of the hockey stick blade. The aperture is further provided in various alternate designs, shapes and sizes. The body of the present invention includes a first side and a second side wherein the first side includes an adhesive disposed thereon and is configured to be applied to a surface of the hockey stick blade. The second side of the body is distal to the hockey stick blade and has a wax impregnated thereinto wherein the wax provides an increased coefficient of friction engagement with a hockey puck for more control thereof.

Abstract: A pickleball paddle is provided with improvements or modifications to control noise. Embodiments described relate to pickleball paddles for reducing the loudness and/or frequency of sound generated when a ball strikes the pickleball paddle. In some embodiments, the paddle comprises a surface comprising a graphene infused acoustic layer. In some embodiments, the graphene infused acoustic layer comprises between about 1% to 25% graphene. In some embodiments, the graphene infused acoustic layer comprises an effective amount of graphene to provide durability. The paddle can reduce frequency of sound generated to between 500 hz to 800 hz.

Abstract: Table tennis tables include a base that support two playing surfaces and a net supported between two playing surfaces by a left and right net support posts. For regulation table tennis tables, the table tennis net must extend a regulation distance beyond the left and right edges of the playing surface boards and a regulation height above the playing surfaces. The net support systems may comprise a net retraction system that is automatic or manual. An automatic net retraction system will move the net support posts from an in-use extended configuration to a retracted storage configuration.

Abstract: A ball tossing game apparatus includes a playing court defined by a pair of longitudinal lines and a pair of lateral lines. The playing court is divided into two equal halves by a central line and each half of the playing court includes a playing zone. The tossing game apparatus further includes a bar assembly disposed on the playing court which includes a pair of vertical bars arranged at either side of the central line extending vertically upwardly from the playing court; and at least one crossbar arranged horizontally between the pair of vertical bars and arranged above and substantially parallel to the central line of the playing court. A ball is provided for two or more players to toss back and forth over or through the at least one crossbar.

Abstract: A sports training apparatus includes a flat mat having visible indicia adapted to indicate placement of at least one foot of a user of the apparatus, and a foot restraint adapted to hold a front foot of the user so that the front foot remains in contact with a top surface of the flat mat. The front foot is in an intended direction of a swing of a sports implement.

Abstract: A running harness, having a body; a first strap coupled to a first side of the body, wherein the first strap includes at least one device fastener; and a first training device. The first training device including a base extending from a first side to a second side; a strap fastener provided at the first side of the base and configured to couple to and be removed from the at least one device fastener of the first strap, wherein a position of the strap fastener along a length of the first strap is adjustable; and a band coupled to the second side of the base and having a predetermined elasticity, wherein the band includes a loop configured to be expanded in a direction away from the second side and the strap fastener.

Abstract: An interface apparatus configured to provide a user with a climbing experience in a virtual space includes: a board to which holds are attached; a movement mechanism configured to move positions of the holds on the board; force sensors that each detect a force and a moment which are applied from the user to a corresponding one of the holds or which are applied from each of the holds to the user; and an input and output section that provides a signal indicative of the force and the moment to a simulation apparatus configured to generate the virtual space and that acquires, from the simulation apparatus, a control signal for controlling the movement mechanism so as to move the holds.

Abstract: A harness includes a loop including an assembly of interconnected straps and buckles. The straps include first, second, and third straps. The buckles include first, second, and third buckles, each openable for opening the loop. The first strap extends between the first and second buckles and has a back support between the first and second buckles. The second strap extends between the first and third buckles. The third strap extends between the second and third buckles. The first buckle, the third buckle, the first strap extending from the back support to the first buckle, and the second strap define the loop's first section. The second buckle and the first strap extending from the back support to the second buckle define the loop's second section opposing the loop's first section. The third strap extending between the second buckle and the third buckle define the loop's third section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heavy bag including an outer cover. The heavy bag also includes a foam insert retained in and covered by the outer cover. The foam insert includes an open channel and has a monolithic one-piece construction. The heavy bag further includes at least one removable pouch in the open central channel. The heavy bag additionally includes a fill material in the at least one removable pouch.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf club face alignment tool for the intended target of golf ball towards a golf hole. This golf training aid in the form of a bands or a stripe that attaches to glasses or cap of the golfer. This invention notices an angle of the bands for viewing when looking downward toward golf ball. The present invention i.e., golf training aid in the form of a bands or a stripe is not part of lenses but is out in front and separate that makes for a better view as on the lenses can be blurry being so close to the eye. The present invention may be applicable for shotgun skeet and trap shooting by placing the barrel of the gun the moving target in the guides to have proper pointing of gun while shooting. It is universal in seeing a line horizontal across a landscape view or from any angle especially good for a golfer who is postured at an angle to the target with the golf club.

Abstract: A reversible protection cover, a reversible protection system, and methods of use are presented. This disclosure relates to a reversible protection cover, a reversible protection system, and methods of use. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a protective cover providing a unique and durable surface. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to a reversible protective system. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to reversible protective, padded cover.

Abstract: A pole system for supporting a sports net, the pole system including a net post, a receiver pole, a support base, and a plurality of suction cups. The net post, designed for temporary attachment to the net, is partially received within the central area of the receiver pole. The support base, attached to the receiver pole, comprises outwardly extending base members, each ending with a suction cup for temporary ground attachment. The pole system, constructed from materials such as metal, plastic, fiberglass, or wood, can adapt to varying base member configurations. A threaded screw mechanism further ensures secure retention of the net post within the receiver pole. The invention offers a novel, efficient, and cost-effective solution for setting up sports nets, ensuring stability and ease of assembly.

Abstract: Provided are computer server-implemented methods for adjusting handicaps of players playing golf based on their level of intoxication. Such methods includes steps of (a) receiving handicap information of at least one player over a data network; and a step (b) receiving over the data network information associated with a golf course that the at least one player will play, the golf course information including levels of difficulty of playing respective holes of a plurality of holes of the golf course over the data network. These methods may also include a step of transmitting to the user device the BAC handicap for each player for the hole to be played, wherein the BAC handicap includes an indication of any award of extra strokes to one of the players for a hole to be played based on both such player's skill level and level of intoxication.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein describe methods and systems for collecting and processing telemetry data from a flying disc. The flying disc includes at least one sensor, and the flying disc system is configured to establish a wireless connection between the communications system and a computing device, transmit sensor data from the at least one sensor to an application operating on the computing device, and cause a display of the computing device to display a user interface depicting launch parameters and/or a simulated flight path of the throw.

Abstract: Systems and methods include at least one processor performing simulate a virtual training experience operations comprising generating a simulated exercise environment, presenting a first avatar and second in the simulated exercise environment, receiving from at least one first and second sensors associated with a first and second piece of exercise equipment. In response to the first and second signals causing the first and second avatar to simulate in the simulated exercise environment. The operation further comprises enabling the participants to view physical exertion and enabling the first participant and the second participant to communicate with each other.

Abstract: A system that detects when a user starts an action, such as a golf stroke or tennis stroke, and provides feedback to indicate the desired timing of one or more phases of the action. For example, timing feedback signals may be sent to indicate when each phase should ideally finish as a training aid to guide the user towards improving performance of the action. Equipment used by the user may be equipped with an inertial motion sensor that captures data throughout the action; data may be transmitted to a processor, such as a mobile device or a server, for analysis, and feedback signals (such as audio tones) may be sent to the user throughout the action based on this analysis. The user may initiate an action at any time, without needing a prompt from the system to begin the action, since the system may dynamically detect when an action begins.

Abstract: A scorecard holder can include an outer jacket foldable about a seam, binding, or hinge. The outer jacket can be movable between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the holder can at least expose at least a portion of the scorecard. The outer jacket can include an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. At least a portion of the interior surface can be configured to contact the scorecard placed within the outer jacket. When in the open position an outer periphery of the outer jacket can be at least slightly larger than the outer periphery of the scorecard configured to be held within the outer jacket. The scorecard holder can include a flexible shield attached to either i) a top edge of the outer jacket or ii) the seam, binding, or hinge.

Abstract: A skate for skating on ice, in which a blade holder and/or a blade of the skate may be designed to: improve skating, including speed, power, agility (e.g., turning), and/or other performance aspects of a user while skating, such as by providing enhanced stiffness characteristics of the blade holder (e.g., an improved stiffness profile in a longitudinal direction of the blade holder, better torsional stiffness of the blade holder, etc.); facilitate replacement or other installation and/or removal of the blade (e.g., by allowing toolless installation and removal of the blade from the blade holder while protecting against accidental release of the blade from the blade holder upon the blade holder and/or the blade being impacted in use); enhance retention of the blade by the blade holder; improve an appearance of the blade and/or the blade holder (e.g., at an interface of the blade with the blade holder); and/or otherwise enhance the skate.

Abstract: A skateboard truck for supporting a skateboard is disclosed. The truck includes a suspension device for allowing tilt and wheel turning and includes a return to level response to tilting. The truck includes features for allowing adjustment of the steering ratio.

Abstract: An electric roller skate system includes a pair of roller skates, where each of the pair of roller skates includes: a base configured to receive a foot of a rider, where the base comprises a front base and a rear base, where a distance between the front base and the rear base is adjustable; a front main body attached to the front base; a rear main body attached to the rear base; an ankle strap attached to the rear main body; two front wheels attached to a bottom of the front base; a rear wheel attached to a bottom of the rear base, where a cross-section of the rear wheel has a barrel shape; a battery; and an electric motor mechanically coupled to the rear wheel.

Abstract: A wheel assembly apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a wheel hub is coaxially positionable within a wheel. A first bearing and a laterally opposed second bearing are each positionable coaxially within the wheel hub, with an inner race of the first bearing being laterally spaced apart from an opposing inner race of the second bearing so as to form a bearing gap therebetween. A first outer spacer is positionable in contact with an outer race of the first bearing, and a second outer spacer is positionable in contact with an outer race of the second bearing. Accordingly, an axle is capable of extending coaxially through each of the first outer spacer, first bearing, second bearing, second outer spacer, wheel hub and wheel, thereby enabling the wheel to rotate about the axle.

Abstract: A hoverboard includes: a main body including a left main body and a right main body, where the left main body and the right main body are independently tiltable around a center axis of the main body; a left wheel and a right wheel attached to the left main body and the right main body, respectively; a first fender and a second fender attached to a top surface of the main body proximate to the left wheel and the right wheel, respectively; a carrying handle attached to a front side of the main body; at least two speakers at a bottom surface of the main body; a wireless communication circuit configured to be paired with a user device for streaming digital media; and a stereo control panel at the bottom surface of the main body and having a suite of buttons for controlling playback of the digital media.

Abstract: A special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point above a traditional fighter ring for use by the wrestlers for additional athleticism and entertainment of the viewers. The special fight ring includes at least three essentially vertical columns connected to one end of each of at least three converging and essentially horizontal beams; a convergence plate connected to the three horizontal beams; and a hanging means connected to the convergence plate and sized to a length to hang at a predetermined height above a mat of the traditional fighter ring.

Abstract: A game toy comprises first type items, and second type items which serve as an element for constructing a deck, wherein the first type items are associated with a first type character, the second type items are associated with a second type character, the first type items include two or more pieces of identification information, which is visually identifiable, the second type item includes one of the two or more pieces of the identification information which is visually identifiable, groups to which the first type character and the second type character respectively belong are identified from the identification information, and the deck can be constructed from the second type items, which include any one of the two or more pieces of identification information of the first type character.

Abstract: Automatic card shufflers may include a card input mechanism for inputting cards into the card shuffler, a card storage device for receiving cards from the card input mechanism and temporarily storing cards within the card shuffler, and a card output mechanism for outputting cards from the card shuffler. The automatic card shufflers may randomly select an internal compartment to be an overflow compartment for inserting cards when a failure of insertion of a card to a selected primary card position occurs.

Abstract: A logic game apparatus or use with a logic game whereby a player is challenged to suitably position a spherical playing piece such that, when all seated playing pieces are subsequently simultaneously displaced by a one-step transfer operation, a predefined number of playing pieces will be rearranged to a linear arrangement, the logic game apparatus comprises a first upper board configured with a plurality of apertures, a second lower board configured with a plurality of protrusions which are all aligned with corresponding ones of the plurality of apertures, respectively, and an activation member which initiates, when a force is transmitted thereto, relative motion between the first and second boards, to cause each of the protrusions to be received within a corresponding aperture and each of the seated playing pieces to be contacted by one of the received protrusions and guided to the aperture of an adjacent region.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel way to make checkers pieces easy to handle by people with limited and/or impaired ability to manipulate small and/or smooth objects. It also comprises a unique way to keep checker pieces stacked during play.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for entertainment. The device comprises a game board comprised of at least eight zones distinguished by eight symbols, at least thirty-six cards including four cards for each respective symbol and four dominant cards, at least eight tokens configured to be placed in or removed from each of the respective zones, and a dominant token. The method comprises the player discarding the pair of cards with identical symbols or the player discarding one of the cards which is identical to the card in a discard pile claim obtains the token from the corresponding zone or claims the corresponding zone, and the player discarding the dominant card last obtains the dominant token.

Abstract: The Robot Warrior League is the only product of its kind that combines artificial intelligence, an electronic toy robot possessing LED indicators based on damage administered, and playing cards/dice for controlling actions in order to create a dynamic gaming experience that is sure to entertain individuals of varying ages. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with modern technological features, challenging level options for increased complexity and exciting tasks to ensure users are constantly entertained while playing. Moreover, the Robot Warrior League includes robots that physically simulate battle through AI, and special effect cards that enable specific powers such as speed, strength, hardened skin, etc. to even further enhance robot survival abilities during attacks.

Abstract: There is provided a computer system including a mouse device and a host. The mouse device receives a command script from the host to determine output data to be transmitted to the host. The output data includes, for example, at least one pressed key signal and/or a movement signal. The command script is previously recorded in the host or is determined according to raw data detected by the mouse device. The present disclosure further provides a gaming mouse.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a wireless communication device may receive a first beacon signal associated with a wireless access point associated with a gaming console, the first beacon signal indicating a first reference time value. The wireless communication device may obtain, associated with a first input time, a first indication of a first user input to a user input device, wherein the wireless communication device is associated with the user input device. The wireless communication device may transmit a first communication comprising first user input data, associated with the first indication, and a first input timing value indicating the first input time relative to the first reference time value. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: A game controller includes a body, a display screen assembly arranged on the body, and a gripping part arranged on the body. The display screen assembly includes a display screen and a bracket for mounting the display screen, and the display screen assembly detachably mounts the display screen on the body through the bracket. The display screen of the application is arranged on the bracket that is detachably mounted with the body, which is convenient to disassemble, repair, and replace through the bracket. At the same time, during transportation, it can be removed from the controller and the display screen assembly can be packaged separately to reduce damage during transportation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a two-degree-of-freedom and three-degree-of-freedom switchable ball joint structure, comprising: an outer shell with an accommodating cavity; a hollow sphere, which is located in the accommodating cavity of the outer shell and is rotatable in the accommodating cavity, wherein the lower hemispherical surface of the sphere is provided with a groove; a limiting pin, which is vertically inserted in the outer shell and located below the sphere, and the axis line of which passes through the center of the sphere; a first worm gear assembly, which is provided in the outer shell for driving the limiting pin to make a linear reciprocating motion in the vertical direction. The two-degree-of-freedom and three-degree-of-freedom switchable ball joint structure has the advantages of simple structure and convenient adjustment.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes: a haptic control unit. The haptic control unit controls, on the basis of a haptic presentation signal according to haptic content to be presented to a haptic presentation apparatus and contact body information relating to a contact body that is in contact with the haptic presentation apparatus, a haptic output signal to be output to the haptic presentation apparatus.

Abstract: Some cloud gaming and other remote game environments require a user to wait in a queue before playing a game. During this time, the user may be concerned that they will lose their place in the queue if they close the window displaying the game to do another task on the computing device. If the user decides to do something away from the computing device while waiting in the queue, it is possible that the user will be unaware when they progress out of the queue and miss their opportunity to play the game. This can be a frustrating experience for the user. The embodiments presented herein can be used to address this situation.

Abstract: A system for implementing three-dimensional model-based game streaming and corresponding methods of use are described herein. The system may include a universal game client configured to run on a client computer system or device that is capable of running various types of three-dimensional games. The universal game client may be configured to receive game state data published by a game server and render a virtual scene for an online game based on the game state data, one or more game assets downloaded over the Internet (e.g., as part of an initial game download or on-demand), and/or predicted information or simulations run by the universal game client. In some implementations, the universal game client may be configured to translate representations of game state data (e.g., from 2D-representations to 3D-representations) as needed for rendering. In some implementations, the universal game client may be embedded as a part of a web browser.

Abstract: A biometric sensor such as a heart rate sensor sends signals representative of a video gamer's physical state, e.g., heart rate, to a computer game system, which can vary aspects of the game to maintain the heart rate of the gamer within limits.

Abstract: A method for controlling a cloud game, including: obtaining an operation instruction input by a first game client, and converting the operation instruction into a game instruction; where a type of the operation instruction is determined according to a game platform corresponding to the first game client, a type of the game instruction is a type of an instruction to be received by a cloud game server, and the game instruction is configured to indicate a game operation to be performed; and, sending the game instruction to the cloud game server, where the cloud game server controls a game virtual object to perform the game operation according to the game instruction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides method and device for switching pictures in game, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method includes obtaining, in response to receiving a sliding operation, a touch parameter corresponding to the sliding operation, if the touch parameter meets a judgment condition for fling, determining buffering adjustment information of visual field, performing buffering adjustment of switching of the visual field for a current visual field picture of the game to display a target visual field picture of the game in the graphical user interface, and performing a game interactive operation; if the touch parameter meets a judgment condition for adjustment of the visual field, determining compensating adjustment information of the visual field, and performing compensating adjustment of switching of the visual field for the current visual field picture of the game to display the target visual field picture of the game in the graphical user interface.