Abstract: In one aspect, fabric materials are disclosed that have been treated with a fluid resistant treatment containing a water resistant composition and an oil resistant composition. The fluid resistant treatment may be substantially fluorocarbon free. Fire service garments can be made from the fabric materials that provide resistance to water and/or oil.

Abstract: A connection assembly for a fall protection system of a lift system. The connection assembly includes a connector including a shell housing and an inner sub-assembly. The inner sub-assembly is rotatable relative to the shell housing. A coupler is configured to be selectively connected to and disconnected from the connector, wherein the inner sub-assembly is configured to be rotated in relation to the shell housing to selectively connect the coupler to and disconnect the coupler from the connector.

Abstract: A horizontal lifeline shuttle apparatus is provided. The horizontal lifeline shuttle apparatus includes an attachment portion, a body portion, and a cable channel. The body portion is configured to at least partially surround a portion of a cable so as to retain the portion of the cable within a cable channel The attachment portion is configured to move relative to the body portion based at least in part on the motion of the moveable pin fixedly secured thereto. At least a portion of the moveable pin is disposed within each of a plurality of moveable pin guide grooves positioned within the body portion such that a range of motion of the moveable pin is defined at least in part by the plurality of moveable pin grooves. At least one of the plurality of moveable pin grooves comprises a vertical portion.

Abstract: A system for extinguishing and suppressing a fire in an aircraft includes a precooler, a heat exchanger, a condenser, a gas separator, and an accumulator. The precooler is configured to receive a bleed air from an engine of the aircraft. The heat exchanger is fluidly coupled with the precooler. The condenser is configured to receive a cabin exhaust air from a passenger cabin of the aircraft. The gas separator is fluidly coupled with the condenser and is fluidly coupled with the heat exchanger. The gas separator is configured to generate a fire suppressing agent from the bleed air and the cabin exhaust air. The accumulator is fluidly coupled with the gas separator. The accumulator is configured to receive the fire suppressing agent.

Abstract: The intelligent and efficient fire extinguishing device mainly comprises an intelligent sensing system, a power-driven system, an intelligent control system, a foam system, a fixation system, a support lifting system and a protection system. The intelligent sensing system is used to measure the ambient wind direction and the internal flow field of the tank to determine the fire extinguishing location. The intelligent control system controls the power-driven system to reach the designated location based on the intelligent sensing system. The foam system is used to spray foam. The fixation system is used to fix the device. The support lifting system is used to lift or rotate the cooling nozzle and fire-fighting water cannon. The protection system is used to protect the device. The movement, positioning and extinguishing of the fire extinguishing device are unitedly controlled by the intelligent control system. The invention can achieve intelligent fire extinguishment in storage tanks.

Abstract: A portable, deployable water tank, includes a folding frame having a first and second frame halves each with a first end, a first and second sides each rotatably coupled to the first end such that the first and second sides are each foldable with the first end in an accordion-like fashion. A coupling mechanism is on a second end of each of the first and second sides of each of the first and second frame halves and couples and decouples the first frame half and the second frame half. Each of the first frame half and the second frame half are moveable between a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration. The tank includes a flexible receptacle having vertical sidewalls and a skirt disposed substantially flat on a surface when the folding frame is in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: An electronic equipment cabinet can include one or more mounting rails for supporting electronic equipment, such as computing equipment, within the cabinet, at least one fire sensor, and at least one fire extinguisher. The fire sensor(s) can be configured to detect fire within the cabinet and/or outside the cabinet. For example, the fire sensor(s) can include an internal fire sensor configured to detect fire within the cabinet and/or an external fire sensor configured to detect fire outside the cabinet. The fire extinguisher can be configured to extinguish fire within the cabinet and/or outside the cabinet. For example, the fire extinguisher(s) can include an internal fire extinguisher configured to extinguish fire within the cabinet and/or an external fire extinguisher configured to extinguish fire outside the cabinet.

Abstract: This patent is about fighting House/Apartment/Condo/Building fires by using Dry Ice and/or Carbon Dioxide Gas. By the time people call the authorities, the fire has grown so big that it is difficult to control or to extinguish by ordinary fire fighting techniques. Traditional house fire fighting is to spray water into the house so that the flames would disappear and stop burning. This patent involves two methods: 1) throwing, spraying or spreading powder or flakes or pellets of Dry Ice on or near the fire or around the fire so that the Carbon Dioxide sublimating from it diffuses and expands to get to the fire or to fill up the house or around the house so that Oxygen cannot get into the fire to continue burning; 2) spraying Carbon Dioxide gas into the house, apartment or building to bring down the Oxygen level to stop the fire.

Abstract: Oxygen encapsulating agents, used to fight class A forest fires and rubber products (tires) that extinguish the fire by immediately cooling the materials, preventing their reignition and reducing toxic fumes from burning the treated materials, using phosphate products, particularly phosphate monoethanolamine, with the use of phosphoric ester additives, particularly the phosphoric ester of isotridecyl alcohol 6EO, resulting in a synergistic effect on fire suppression.

Abstract: The compound below may be used in a fire-fighting formulation along with a poly(glucoside)-alkane, a poly(ethylene glycol) monoalkyl ether, and water. The value n is 2 or 3, R is a C3-C9 alkylene group, X is —O— or —N(COCH3)—, and c is a positive integer. It may be made by reacting a polysaccharide with acetic anhydride, propargyl alcohol, and an azidoalkyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane or an azidoalkylbis(trimethylsiloxy)methylsilane. Alternatively, it may be made by reacting a polysaccharide with propargylamine, acetic anhydride, and an azidoalkyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane or an azidoalkylbis(trimethylsiloxy)methylsilane.

Abstract: A piece of playground equipment, such as a climbing device is provided which includes one or more sides. The playground equipment defines a pyramidal shape with a closed point extending downward to an open rectangular base. Each side includes a different interactive component, such as climbing holds, climbing rope, vine climbers, protrusions, and/or other interactive components. In one version, the playground equipment includes three (3) sides each including a support surface and one (1) side including an opening, without a support surface.

Abstract: A seat-based exercise station providing a body with a planar operative surface for supporting a plurality of leg engagers and a plurality of band connectors disposed there along, wherein the leg engagers are located to engage the legs of a chair that is supported by the body. The band connectors allow a user seated on the seat to utilize elastic bands, by way of the band connectors, for performing a multitude of cardiovascular exercises while so seated.

Abstract: The exercise equipment with dynamically-adjustable resistance is a therapeutic device. The exercise equipment with dynamically-adjustable resistance is used by the patient for resistance exercises. The exercise equipment with dynamically-adjustable resistance presents a continuously adjustable resistance that acts as a counterforce for the patient. The exercise equipment with dynamically-adjustable resistance includes a load transfer structure, a load generating structure, and a control circuit. The control circuit and the load generating structure mount on the load transfer structure. The control circuit controls the measured value of the load presented to the patient. The load generating structure generates the load that is presented to the patient. The load transfer structure transfers the load generated by the load generating structure to the patient.

Abstract: A weight plate includes a first section having an annular shape with a passage extending axially through the first section and configured to receive an elongated member therethrough, and a second section having an annular shape and positioned radially outward of the first section, where the second section includes first and second outer surfaces on opposite axial sides of the weight plate with an axial thickness defined between the first and second outer surfaces. The second section has a plurality of recesses each extending axially inward from the first and second outer surfaces at least partially through the axial thickness of the second section.

Abstract: A high-low machine includes a support frame (110) mounted on the floor, a main body frame (120) connected to the support frame (110); a weight part (130) mounted to be able to rotate at one point on a main body frame (120) and on which the weight plate (131) is mounted; a rotating part (140) rotatably mounted at another point of the main body frame (120); a connecting part (150) provided to connect the weight part (130) and the rotating part (140); a grip part (160) connected to one end of the rotating part (140) and providing a space for the user to grip.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes an article of exercise equipment, such as, to a dumbbell having an ergonomic design. In some embodiments, the dumbbell may comprise an exposed metal handle having a central longitudinal axis extending through the handle; two heads located at opposite ends of the handle, with each of the heads including an outer end face and an inner end face positioned closer to the handle than the outer end face, and a plurality of side faces disposed between the outer end face and the inner end face; and a plurality of rims. Each of the plurality of side faces may face radially outward away from the central longitudinal axis, and each rim of the plurality of rims may include a fillet.

Abstract: The embodiments of the systems and methods herein disclose a bench press device, wherein the bench press device has two layers that connect to each other. The two layers are connected to each other to form a padding network, which allows for a rebound effect, when the bar contacts a marked area equipped with a sensor.

Abstract: There is disclosed a freewheel adjustable wheel is characterized in that it may switch between a freewheel mode and a non-freewheel mode in one fitness bike, and may guide gear engaging by a magnetic force when operating in a freewheel mode and a non-freewheel mode, and a fitness bike therewith.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a glider and a glove that covers at least a portion of the glider. The glove includes a grip disposed on an inner surface of the glove that engages with the glider. The glider and the glove can slide along a surface responsive to a force applied to the glider.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame assembly having a flywheel support member and supporting a drive axle adapted to be driven by a bicycle. The exercise device further includes a flywheel assembly supported by the flywheel support member and that includes a flywheel supported by a flywheel axle extending through the support member. The flywheel axle is coupled to the drive axle such that rotation of the drive axle drives the flywheel axle and the flywheel includes an outboard portion and a rim that collectively define a flywheel volume. An electromagnetic brake assembly coupled to the support member and including an electromagnet extends within the flywheel volume to provide magnetic resistance. The electromagnet may include two asymmetrical outer legs. The electromagnet may be disposed inside or outside the flywheel volume.

Abstract: An upper limb rehabilitation device for sarcopenia and its application method are provided, which is less likely to cause harm to patients, more suitable for people with weaker strength, can encourage to exercise combined with fun, and can significantly improve the upper limb muscle function of sarcopenia patients. The upper limb rehabilitation device for sarcopenia includes an outer surface, a filling material, and a keel. The shape of the outer surface is shuttle shaped, the keel is made of rubber material, the filling material is between the keel and the outer surface, including sponge particles and wormwood particles, and hand acupoint protrusion particles are set on the outer surface.

Abstract: Methods and devices to strengthen the palm and fingers' pinch ability of a user for rock climbing, physical therapy, and/or other physical activities.

Abstract: Described herein is a breath training apparatus [100], comprising a breathing unit [102], a CO2 modulation unit [106, 108], and a control unit [112]. The breathing unit [102] has an enrichment airflow pathway [102c], and is adapted to provide inhalation air with enriched CO2 concentration. The control unit [112] comprises a CO2 actuator [112a, 112b], a CO2 sensor [112d], and a controller [112g]. The controller: receives the signals corresponding to CO2 concentration within the enrichment airflow pathway [102c] from the CO2 sensor [112d], compares the CO2 concentration with a defined CO2 concentration; and correspondingly controls the CO2 actuator [112a, 112b] for controlled manipulation of the CO2 modulation unit [106, 108], such that the controlled manipulation of the at least one CO2 modulation unit [106, 108] adjust the CO2 concentration within the enrichment airflow pathway [102c] at least substantially equivalent to the defined CO2 concentration.

Abstract: A system and method for generating at least one golf swing recommendation for a golfer is disclosed herein. In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to using a machine-learning model to generate at least one modification or recommendation associated with a golfer's swing.

Abstract: Predict aerobic threshold and anaerobic threshold from data obtained from wearable devices during unsupervised exercise sessions, typical of daily exercise routines. These physiological-based predictions from wearable devices have the potential to improve the general health of a wider audience that may request individualized fitness guidance to train at the OATZ. In short, anthropometric and physiological features, such as gender and heart rate, are collected using wearable devices and used to feed machine learning models to predict the AT and AnT that can be used to define the upper and lower bound, respectively, of the optimal aerobic training zone.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus comprising circuitry receives a sequence of first data elements from object tracking data indicating position of objects in a sports event at a first set of time steps; receives at least one of (i) adjustment information for adjusting the first data elements and (ii) second data elements based on user input indicating position information of the objects at a second set of time steps; generates an adjusted sequence having at least one of (i) adjusted first data elements adjusted using the adjustment information and (ii) the second data elements; performs a sequence prediction process using the adjusted sequence to predict a predicted data element at a future time step, the predicted data element indicating predicted position information of the objects at the future time step.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling users to pause interactive content, such as streamed exercise classes, and return to the classes without compromising their class performance statistics or metrics are described. For example, when a user decides to pause (e.g., they have to quickly handle something), they may have their rank removed from a leaderboard, with the leaderboard passing the ranking to the next user of the activity, while the user is still placed on the leaderboard according to an approximated position or ranking.

Abstract: Variable resistance devices and methods are disclosed. Resistance may be determined based on velocity of movement of a component in a variable resistance device. A variable resistance device may include a stator having a tapered internal bore and a plug disposed for longitudinal movement relative to the tapered internal bore to control resistance force. The tapered internal bore in the stator may be designed to yield a linear relationship between change in force and change in longitudinal movement of the plug relative to the tapered internal bore. The plug may be connected to a longitudinal rod movably disposed within a sleeve. The velocity at which the sleeve moves may be used to control movement of the plug relative to the tapered bore, and to thereby control resistance force. Variable resistance devices may be included as part of exercise equipment to control resistance force presented to a person using the equipment.

Abstract: A golf ball has a generally spherical surface and a plurality of dimples separated by a land area. At least one of the dimples has a perimeter edge connected to the land area and a dimple surface surrounded by the perimeter edge. The dimple surface has a plurality of channels and a plurality of channel edges that extend continuously from the perimeter edge to an intersection at a dimple center. The plurality of channels have at least a first type channel and a second type channel. The plurality of channel edges have a plurality of shared edges, wherein each shared edge is shared between a first type channel that is directly adjacent to a second type channel. Each shared edge extends radially from the dimple center to a terminal end and includes an intersection point therebetween. The portion of the shared edge that extends from the intersection point to the terminal end is an extension edge, and the extension edge is a portion of the perimeter edge.

Abstract: A coating free, finished golf ball and a method of forming a coating free, finished golf ball are disclosed herein. The golf ball has an outermost surface defined exclusively via the cover. The cover disclosed herein can be formed from an ionomer, in some examples.

Abstract: In a golf ball having a core, a cover and at least one intermediate layer formed therebetween, the core, intermediate layer and cover have respective specific gravities with a standard deviation of not more than 0.07 or less, the cover has a material hardness on the Shore D hardness scale of 52 or less, and the ball has a deflection when compressed under a final load of 1,275 N (130 kgf) from an initial load of 98 N (10 kgf) which is 2.8 mm or less. The amount of deviation in the ball center of gravity is exceedingly small, increasing the straightness with which the ball rolls on putts with a putter.

Abstract: A golf ball and a method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The golf ball includes an alignment aid or feature that is integrally formed with a core body of the golf ball. A cover is provided that allows the alignment aid to be visible from an exterior of the golf ball. The alignment aid can be formed as central spherical segment that fuses two spherical cap portions with each other to form the core body. Different material selections can be made for the spherical cap portions and the central spherical segment that can further provide variation in performance characteristics of the golf ball.

Abstract: A coating free, finished golf ball and a method of forming a coating free, finished golf ball are disclosed herein. The golf ball has an outermost surface defined exclusively via the cover. The cover disclosed herein can be formed from a polyurethane, polyurea, or hybrid of polyurethane-polyurea, in some examples.

Abstract: A ball is configured for use in racket and paddle sport games. These configurations include a material composition that is sensitive to mechanical force. This composition may change colors in response to a crack or other defect in the surface of the ball. In one implementation, the ball may have a thin, peripheral wall that encloses a hollow interior. This ball may find use in pickleball and, thus, meets the requirements and parameters for use in the sport.

Abstract: A ball striking device such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball; an elongated channel extending across a portion of the sole, wherein the sole is made of a plurality of materials where on material has a lower modulus of elasticity than the remainder of the sole. The sole has an elongated channel recessed from adjacent surfaces of the sole and may be made entirely or partially from a material with a lower modulus of material than remainder of the sole. The flexibility of the elongated channel and lower modulus material helps to improve the efficiency of the impact with a golf ball.

Abstract: This system and method for a golf training aid encompasses a golf driver with a light-emitting diode (LED) embedded within the head of the golf driver. The LED is visible from an opening in the top of the golf driver head. The LED is removable and rechargeable. By focusing the user's eye contact with the LED until the point of contact with the golf ball, the golf training aid serves to prevent the user from bringing their head up at the point of contact with the ball, thereby addressing technique issues related to poor posture, poor contact, loss of power, early extension, increased pressure on the lower back, and inconsistent swings. The LED's emission of a plurality of light colors and flash patterns is user actuated and configured to adapt to the user's individual preferences and weather conditions during play.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a club body having a crown opposite a sole, a toe end opposite a heel end, a back end, and a hosel. The golf club head also includes an adjustable weighting system positioned on the club body, the adjustable weighting system includes a single channel and a member that is received by the single channel and fastened to the club body, where a plurality of weights are coupled to the member. The golf club head can additionally or alternatively include a face angle adjustment system positioned on the sole, the face angle adjustment system includes a member that is removably received by the single channel and fastened to the sole, the member includes a first end member and a second end member, wherein the member is configured to be repositioned within the channel to adjust a resting face angle of the golf club head.

Abstract: The present invention is direct to a set of golf clubs comprising long irons, mid-irons and short irons. The invention contemplates the use of titanium or steel for the main body portion and a tungsten weight member coupled to the toe and a tungsten heel weight member coupled in a hosel cavity.

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 back portion with a back wall portion. The back wall portion includes at least one rib portion having a curved portion located between a center portion of the back wall portion and a perimeter portion of the body portion. The at least one rib portion has a rib portion height, a rib portion width, and a rib portion length. The rib portion width or the rib portion height may vary along the rib portion length. The golf club head also includes a filler material in the body portion coupled to the at least one rib portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Described herein is a hollow body iron-type golf club head having a sole and ballast configured to relieve stress within a forward region of the sole. In a first configuration, the golf club head comprises a ballast undercut for relieving stress. In other configurations, the ballast undercut is combined with additional stress relief features, such as a cascading sole near the face sole juncture, for further reductions to face thickness. In further configurations, the ballast defines a recess for receiving a ballast weight having a density greater than the body, thereby improving mass properties of the golf club head.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods relate to improved customizable golf club heads. The golf club head can include a first body, a second body, and a fastener. The first body can include a striking face, a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first heel, a first toe, a first rear wall opposite the striking face, and a hosel. The first body can further define at least one aperture. The second body can be removably attached to the first body. The second body can include a front face, a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a second heel, a second toe, and a second rear surface opposite the front face. The second body can define at least one second aperture. The fastener can extend through the at least one first aperture and into the at least one second aperture to attach the first and second bodies.

Abstract: The invention (T-HiteMaster™) is a “Golf Tee Height Setting Device” that works with standard tees to maintain a consistent tee height for tee off, thereby eliminating the need for any custom height tees. This device allows golfers to set their ideal tee height with high precision on the driving range or on simulators and maintain it consistently on the golf course. Holding the tee in the device with two fingers is easy and comfortable. Pressing the tee into the ground is effortless because of force being applied along the axis of the tee. Its compact & lightweight design makes it a comfortable fit in the pocket. It also has a storage pocket for storing the tee after use. This innovative device comes in three color-coded variants that are suitable for driver, wood & iron.

Abstract: A paddle and method for its manufacture. The paddle can be used to play sports like racquetball, pickleball, table tennis, and other similar games. The paddle has a core which is cored out in order to create a gap. The gap is then filled with a filler and can be heated up. The edges of the paddle can then be covered with a frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a face sheet for resurfacing a pickleball paddle. The face sheet includes a backing having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, where the first major surface and the second major surface include a patterned texture on at least a portion of the first major surface to provide grip against a surface of a pickleball being struck by the pickleball paddle having the face sheet. The face sheet can further include an adhesive material on at least a portion of the second major surface of the backing, where the adhesive material helps to secure the face sheet to the pickleball paddle.

Abstract: A bean bag bowling device is disclosed that is a fun and unique outdoor game that can be played with family and friends. The game comprises two teams that have their own respective set of targets on their side of the playing field. During the game, the teams must knock down each other's targets using bean bags to be the last team standing to win. Based on age or skill level, each set of stakes can be set up five feet to twenty-five feet and up, opposite each other. Each stake has a center hole that allows a piece of cord to fit through for quick and easy collection and transportation. Further, for terrain other than sand/snow, each stake may have a wooden stand for quick balance and setup.

Abstract: A system and method wherein pressure and location(s) of such pressure on a ball can be determined over a series of time increments and are determined according to an electronic circuit that can include pressure sensing module(s) and may be configured for data processing, storage, or transmission.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a basketball backboard. The basketball backboard includes a display screen, a plurality of sensors configured to generate sensor data regarding a shot attempt of a user, imaging devices configured to generate image data of the shot attempt, a speaker, and a control unit. The control unit can receive (i) the sensor data from the plurality of sensors and (ii) the image data from the imaging devices. Based on the received sensor data, the control unit can determine whether the shot attempt was successful. Based on the received image data and whether the shot attempt was successful, the control unit can generate analytics that indicate characteristics of the user and the shot attempt and recommendations for improving the shot attempt for subsequent shot attempts. The control unit can provide output data representing the analytics.

Abstract: A device that simulates a wakesurf board for use in practicing spins. The device includes a casing assembly and bearings, a flange structure continues a lower section of the bearing assembly, a flange structure continues an upper section of the bearing assembly, and a platform continues the former flange structure. The casing assembly has an outer ring with an internal raceway and an inner ring and an external raceway. The bearings are positioned between the internal raceway and the external raceway. The outer ring and the inner ring have a concentric dimension and share an axis of rotation, and the outer ring independently rotates about the axis of rotation. The platform spins about the axis of rotation in response to force asserted against the surface of the platform. The platform spins with minimal traversal through the platform's horizontal plane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to motorized boxing bag, and, more particularly, but not exclusively, with arms for use in fighting training, aerobic training, strength training, reflex training, game play, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a knee position guide configured for use as a golf training aid and corresponding methods. The knee position guide of this disclosure is especially useful when practicing various aspects of the short game, including hitting relatively short golf shots using a wedge. The knee position guide provides feedback to the user (i.e., the golfer) regarding their knee position, and is intended to assist the user in preventing their knees from buckling toward the golf ball during a golf swing. When the user focuses on preventing their knees from buckling, the user's body naturally becomes positioned and aligned such that the user is more likely to make solid and consistent impact with the golf ball, which in turn assists the user with achieving a desirable golf shot.