06th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170035989 | Molded Catheter Tip - A catheter has extruded length of tubing and an injection molded tip that facilitates insertion of the catheter into the body. The catheter is fabricated by the steps of providing the tubing, for example, by extruding the tubing from a thermoplastic resin cutting the tubing to the desired length, inserting a plug into the tubing, inserting one end of the tubing into an injection mold cavity, creating and forming a tip in an injection molding step, and demolding the tubing with the formed tip. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035990 | ENDOLUMINAL FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for delivering a drug from inside a body lumen to tissue surrounding the body lumen. An endoluminal drug delivery device is connectable to a drug source and includes a dual-lumen catheter, including a treatment device lumen for housing a guidewire and/or a treatment device and a needle lumen for housing a retractable needle. The guidewire exits the catheter through an opening at the distal end, and the needle exits the catheter through an exit port in the outer wall of the catheter. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035991 | FORCE SENSING CATHETERS HAVING DEFLECTABLE STRUTS - Various embodiments concern a force sensing catheter having a proximal segment containing a proximal hub, a distal segment containing a distal hub, and a spring segment that extends from the proximal segment to the distal segment. The spring segment comprises a plurality of struts connected to both of the proximal and distal hubs. Each strut includes a preformed bend. The struts mechanically support the distal segment in a base orientation with respect to the proximal segment, flex at the preformed bends when the distal segment moves relative to the proximal segment in response to a force, and resiliently return the distal segment to the base orientation once the force has been removed. The catheter further comprises a plurality of sensors configured to output signals indicative of relative movement between the proximal and distal segments for determining a magnitude and direction of the force. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035992 | MULTI-USE BLOOD CONTROL SAFETY CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly comprises a catheter ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035993 | BIDIRECTIONAL STEERING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A CATHETER - A steering control apparatus includes a first wire and a second wire extending from a distal end of a catheter to a steering assembly. The steering assembly includes a steering knob disposed at an exterior of the handle, a cylindrical steering shaft projecting from the steering knob and into the interior of the handle, a first cylindrical drum disposed within the handle and connected to the first wire, and a second cylindrical drum within the handle and connected to the second wire. The first drum is configured to engage the steering shaft to produce tension on the first wire. The first drum is coaxial with the steering shaft. The second drum is configured to engage the steering shaft to produce tension on the second wire. The second drum is coaxial with the steering shaft and axially adjacent to the first drum. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035994 | STEERING MECHANISM FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL CATHETER - The present invention provides a bi-directional catheter with nearly double the throw in its catheter tip deflection. In particular, the travel path of each the puller wire includes a U-turn or doubling-back around a pulley which minimizes the offset angle between the puller wire and the longitudinal axis of the control handle while maximizing the travel distance of that puller wire for any given distance traveled by the pulley drawing the puller wire. In one embodiment, the catheter has an elongated catheter body, a catheter tip section with first and second diametrically-opposed off-axis lumens, and a control handle which includes a steering assembly having a lever structure carrying a pair of pulleys for simultaneously drawing and releasing corresponding puller wires to deflect the tip section of the catheter. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035995 | NEEDLE CAPTURE SAFETY INTERLOCK FOR CATHETER - A catheter assembly ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035996 | GUIDE WIRE LUER HUB - A guide wire luer hub has an elongated hub body with a longitudinal lumen having a plurality of transitions between different lumen sections with different diameters and/or taper angles. The guide wire luer hub is adapted for use with a coaxial guide wire tubing extending from a catheter control handle, where the coaxial tubing has an outer cover or tubing coaxially surrounding a guide wire inner body with a lumen adapted to receive a guide wire, including a guide wire having a floppy, U-bend distal end. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035997 | DUAL DOUBLE BALLOON CATHETER - A dual double balloon catheter includes a catheter having a proximal end portion, a central portion and a distal end portion. The catheter includes a plurality of lumens within the catheter extending from the proximal end portion, and a plurality of inflatable balloons positioned in the central portion and/or the distal end portion, and the balloons being communicatively connected with a corresponding one of the plurality of lumens to selectively inflate/deflate the corresponding inflatable balloon, wherein one or more of inflatable balloons further includes a second one of the plurality lumens associated with a corresponding inner wall of a corresponding inflatable balloon and adapted to receive a radioactive dose or a therapeutic agent for a treatment. The plurality of balloons can have varying sizes in relation to each other and also include lumens within or associated with the inner walls of the balloons to deliver a treatment. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035998 | TANGENTIAL FLOW FILTER SYSTEM FOR THE FILTRATION OF MATERIALS FROM BIOLOGIC FLUIDS - Systems and methods for filtering materials from biologic fluids are discussed. Embodiments may be used to filter cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a human or animal subject. The method may include the steps of withdrawing fluid comprising CSF, filtering the volume into permeate and retentate by passing the fluid through a tangential flow filter, and returning the permeate to the subject. During operation of the system, various parameters may be modified, such as flow rate. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035999 | Tissue Expander with Means to Deliver Antibiotics or Medication Uniformly on its Surface Using Multiple Channels Comprising Pores - A tissue expander distributes antibiotics or other drugs and treats infections to the surrounding tissue. The tissue expander is provided with a manifold that can be accessed from outside via an injection needle which is connected to a series of channels containing drug effusion ports. When the tissue is infected antibiotics are injected into the manifold which in turn runs through the channels, effuse out the strategically placed ports to treat the infection. The procedure can be repeated until the infection is resolved. Any fluids effusing from the tissue are drained using the drainage channels that connect to a central drainage cavity and is later drained out of the body using a needle or cannula placed into a special drainage collection cavity. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036000 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO PREVENT PREMATURE BIRTH - Methods and devices to affect types, proportion, quantity, distribution, or proliferation of microorganisms within a female reproductive system. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036001 | MATERNITY BELLY WRAP - A maternity belly wrap to wrap about the belly portion of a woman having moisturizer applied to skin of the belly portion. The maternity belly wrap includes a strip of material formed of at least one layer of material having a first end and second end. The strip of material has an outer surface and an inner surface and is formed of a material that prevents the moisturizer applied on skin of the belly potion from seeping through the material. The strip of material is elastic for maintaining a constant adherent traction with the belly portion of the woman and for preventing the skin of the belly portion from stretching apart and the elastic fibers of the skin from tearing. A closure system is included for securely fastening together the first and second ends of the strip of material. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036002 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING HAIR GROWTH - According to some embodiments, a method of promoting hair growth or hair stimulation in a subject comprises applying vacuum or suction using a handpiece assembly along a targeted portion of the subject's skin surface where hair growth or hair stimulation is desired and providing at least one treatment material to said targeted portion of the subject's skin surface, wherein the application of vacuum or suction helps promote hair growth or stimulate hair. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036003 | TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION SHEET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION SHEET - To provide a transdermal absorption sheet with which control of a dissolution rate and suppression of drug diffusion can be achieved, and a method of manufacturing the transdermal absorption sheet. A transdermal absorption sheet | 2017-02-09 |
20170036004 | METHOD OF TREATING INFECTIONS, DISEASES OR DISORDERS OF NAIL UNIT - Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036005 | DRAPED MICRONEEDLE ARRAY - The configuration of an elongate aperture in a membrane draped over a microneedle assembly may be controlled by controlling the manner in which the aperture is formed and/or by controlling the manner in which the membrane is draped. At least a portion of the membrane may be spaced apart from a microneedle so that a gap is defined between the membrane and the microneedle. The gap may be configured for at least partially controlling the formation of the elongate aperture. The shape of the gap may optionally be at least partially defined by a pleat in the membrane. Any pleats may be aligned in a predetermined manner. The elongate aperture may be formed by a piercing member that is passed through a hole in the microneedle assembly prior to piercing the membrane. The piercing member may be a laser beam. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036006 | CANNULA FOR CONNECTING MEDICAL DEVICES TO BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS - A cannula for connecting a medical device to a biological system is taught. The cannula includes a tissue engagement portion, preferably in the form of an annulus, to which a vacuum is applied through the cannula to attract and hold tissue of the biological system in an initial connection while an affixment device is applied to complete the connection. In addition to a working fluid conduit, comprising a main port, a working fluid passage and a working fluid port, and a port to apply the vacuum, the cannula can include a sensor port to allow sensing pressure or other characteristics of the working fluid at a point closely adjacent to the connection between the cannula and the biological system. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036007 | MEDICAL BREAK-AWAY CONNECTORS - Break-away connectors are disclosed. The break-away connectors may be configured to be coupled in at least two configurations, for example, a high force configuration and a low force configuration. The break-away connectors may also be incrementally adjustable between the high force configuration and the low force configuration. The break-away connectors may be coupled to a first medical device and a second medical device. Methods of using and/or coupling the break-away connectors are also disclosed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036008 | CLOSED MALE LUER - A closed male luer includes a first connector having an upper end portion defining an axial recess, an inner circumferential track surrounding the track and several first ratchet teeth; and a second connector having lower end portion received in the axial recess of the first connector, having several second ratchet teeth selectively meshed with the first ratchet teeth such that rotation of the first connector in a first direction drives the second connection to rotate simultaneously in the first direction, wherein, after an upper end portion of the second connector is connected with a second member, rotation of the first connector in the first direction or rotation of the second connector in a second direction opposite to the first direction results in breakage of the second ratchet teeth done by the first ratchet teeth, hence permitting the second connector to rotate in 360° relative to the first connector. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036009 | TENS with vibration and/or mechanical muscular manipulation - A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device and method using a micro current with a carrier signal and a square wave form combined with vibration and/or mechanical muscular manipulation for promoting the release and disbursement of lactic acid treating muscular soreness, cramping or degeneration. This method and nerve stimulation device is packaged to require no input from a user and a user must only apply the sticky electrode pad with the base unit attached on top to the correct part of the body and start the preprogrammed sequence of electrical currents, vibration and/or muscular manipulation. The method involves applying bursts of direct current at higher frequencies for shorter periods of time followed by lower frequency bursts of electrical current for longer periods of time combined with a small vibration motor and/or motorized nodes providing muscular manipulation to certain areas of the body. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036010 | Method and Apparatus for Electrical Stimulation of the Pancreatico-Biliary System - The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for electrical stimulation of the pancreatico-biliary system. Electrode sets are placed in the pancreatico-biliary system in an arrangement that induce contractions or relaxation of the portion or whole of the pancreatico-biliary system by electrical stimulation of the surrounding tissue, muscles and nerves. The electrical stimulus is applied for periods of varying duration and varying frequency so as to produce the desired therapeutic effect, including inhibiting fat digestion or fat absorption by a patient and inducing satiety in the patient. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036011 | UTERINE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for applying stimulating current to a patient for treating insufficient uterine contractions are provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes of a balloon electrode array device, a ring electrode array device, an electrode probe device, or a mesh electrode array device. Some aspects of the invention also provide a connector and cable device for coupling the stimulation electrodes to electronics for generating and providing the stimulating current to the stimulation electrodes. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036012 | CONFORMALLY ENCAPSULATED MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAYS WITH SEAMLESS INSULATION - Thin-film multi-electrode arrays (MEA) having one or more electrically conductive beams conformally encapsulated in a seamless block of electrically insulating material, and methods of fabricating such MEAs using reproducible, microfabrication processes. One or more electrically conductive traces are formed on scaffold material that is subsequently removed to suspend the traces over a substrate by support portions of the trace beam in contact with the substrate. By encapsulating the suspended traces, either individually or together, with a single continuous layer of an electrically insulating material, a seamless block of electrically insulating material is formed that conforms to the shape of the trace beam structure, including any trace backings which provide suspension support. Electrical contacts, electrodes, or leads of the traces are exposed from the encapsulated trace beam structure by removing the substrate. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036013 | LEAD ANCHOR WITH A WEDGE AND SYSTEMS USING THE LEAD ANCHOR - A lead anchor includes an anchor body having a first end, a second end, at least one least one lateral portion, and a medial portion. The anchor body defines at least one lead channel extending longitudinally from the first end to the second end. A wedge element is disposed adjacent to at least a portion of the at least one lead channel and is configured and arranged to move between an open position and an engagement position. In the engagement position, the wedge element engages a lead disposed in the at least one lead channel to hold the lead within the lead anchor, and in the open position, the wedge releases the lead to move relative to or be released from the lead anchor. The lead anchor further includes an actuator configured and arranged to move the wedge element from the open position to the engagement position. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036014 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING ACUTE HEART FAILURE BY NEUROMODULATION - Methods of treating acute heart failure in a patient in need thereof. Methods include inserting a therapy delivery device into a pulmonary artery of the patient and applying a therapy signal to autonomic cardiopulmonary fibers surrounding the pulmonary artery. The therapy signal affects heart contractility more than heart rate. Specifically, the application of the therapy signal increases heart contractility and treats the acute heart failure in the patient. The therapy signal can include electrical or chemical modulation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036015 | DETECTING CUTANEOUS ELECTRODE PEELING USING ELECTRODE-SKIN IMPEDANCE - Apparatus for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in a user, the apparatus comprising:
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20170036016 | MAGNETIC CONNECTOR FOR STATIC DISCHARGING DEVICES - A magnetic connecting device for closing an electrical circuit through the use of magnetic force and contact plates. The contact plates are configured and shaped in a manner which allows for swiveling without disconnecting. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036017 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BIASING LUNG VOLUME - A device and method is provided for biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036018 | HYBRID METHOD FOR MODULATING UPPER AIRWAY FUNCTION IN A SUBJECT - A hybrid method is provided for modulating upper airway function in a subject. The method includes applying first and second therapy signals to the subject to modulate at least one extrinsic laryngeal muscle and at least one intrinsic laryngeal muscle to synergistically control laryngeal motion and vocal fold movement, respectively. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036019 | ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION DEVICE - A muscle electrostimulation device is configured to apply electrostimulation to a muscle. The electrostimulation includes burst waves each including a pulse group output period and any of pulse group output suspension periods in an alternately repeated manner. In the pulse group output period, rectangular wave pulse signals are output, with output stop times being inserted between the rectangular wave pulse signals. In the pulse group output suspension periods, output of pulse signals stops for a time longer than the output stop times. The repeated burst waves each include rectangular wave pulse signals having positive polarity, and rectangular wave pulse signals having negative polarity. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036020 | CONTROL OF BLADDER FUNCTION USING HIGH FREQUENCY PACING - Systems and methods for the treatment of bladder conditions using direct electrical pacing are provided. The systems and methods generally apply high-frequency pacing stimuli directly to the bladder wall, from one or more of the inner and outer bladder surfaces. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036021 | Device and Implantation System for Electrical Stimulation of Biological Systems - The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (tLESRs). Individuals with tLESRs may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow and have improved energy storage requirements. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036022 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REVERSING THE EFFECTS OF PARALYSIS - A method and system for applying therapeutic stimulation to a patient stricken with paralysis or other condition. The inventive method includes the steps of: inserting an acupuncture needle against the spine of the patient and applying an electrical potential to the needle with a signal that mimics natural neural impulses in the body. The needle is located depending on the nature of the patient's condition. In the illustrative application, the needle is inserted against the ligamentum flavum of the patient's spine at L3. In the best mode, the patient's legs are moved during the application of the electrical potential. The inventive system is adapted to minimize a notch reaction and includes an electrode inserted into a tissue of the patient and a circuit for applying an electrical potential to the electrodes with a signal that mimics natural neural impulses in the body. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036023 | IMPLANTED PULSE GENERATORS WITH REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION VIA SIGNAL STRENGTH/DURATION CHARACTERISTICS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Implanted pulse generators with reduced power consumption via signal strength-duration characteristics, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative method for treating a patient in accordance with the disclosed technology includes receiving an input corresponding to an available voltage for an implanted medical device and identifying a signal delivery parameter value of an electrical signal based on a correlation between values of the signal delivery parameter and signal deliver amplitudes. The signal deliver parameter can include at least one of pulse width or duty cycle. The method can further include delivering an electrical therapy signal to the patient at the identified signal delivery parameter value using a voltage within a margin of the available voltage. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036024 | NEUROMODULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ENERGY REQUIREMENTS USING FEEDBACK - An electrical neuromodulation system and method of meeting a therapeutic goal for a patient using a neuromodulation device. A modulation parameter value is varied by a step size. The neurostimulation device instructs the neuromodulation device to deliver electrical energy to at least one electrode in accordance with the varied modulation parameter value. A therapeutic feedback indicator is compared to a threshold in response to the delivery of the electrical energy. Whether the therapeutic goal has been met is determined based on the comparison, and the previous steps are repeated to determine the modulation parameter value at the resolution of the step size that minimizes energy consumption of the neuromodulation device required to meet the therapeutic goal when delivering the electrical energy to the electrode(s) in accordance with the varied modulation parameter value. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036025 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTORING MUSCLE FUNCTION TO THE LUMBAR SPINE - A system for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine to treat low back pain is provided. The system may include electrodes coupled to an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a handheld activator configured to transfer a stimulation command to the IPG, and an external programmer configured to transfer programming data to the IPG. The stimulation command directs the programmable controller to stimulate the tissue in accordance with the programming data. The system may include a software-based programming system run on a computer such that the treating physician may program and adjust stimulation parameters. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036026 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR THAT GENERATES SPINAL CORD STIMULATION SIGNALS FOR A HUMAN BODY - An implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body has a programmable signal generator that can generate the signals based on stored signal parameters without any intervention from a processor that controls the overall operation of the IPG. While the signal generator is generating the signals the processor can be in a standby mode to substantially save battery power. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036027 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION - According to various method embodiments, a person is indicated for a therapy to treat a cardiovascular disease, and the therapy is delivered to the person to treat the cardiovascular disease. Delivering the therapy includes delivering a vagal stimulation therapy (VST) to a vagus nerve of the person at a therapeutically-effective intensity for the cardiovascular disease that is below an upper boundary at which upper boundary the VST would lower an intrinsic heart rate during the VST. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036028 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING ELECTRICAL THERAPY BASED ON IMPEDANCE CHANGES - System and methods for adjusting electrical therapy based on impedance changes are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes applying a therapeutic electrical signal to a patient via an implanted portion of a patient stimulation system that includes a signal delivery device in electrical communication with a target neural population of the patient. The electrical signal is delivered in accordance with a signal delivery parameter having a first value. Using the implanted portion of the patient stimulation system, a change in an impedance of an electrical circuit that includes the signal delivery device is detected. Based at least in part on the detected impedance change, the method can further include automatically adjusting the value of the signal delivery parameter from the first value to a second value different from the first, without human intervention. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036029 | Spinal Cord Stimulation with Interferential Current - A stimulator and a method for the treatment of intractable pain syndromes by electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is disclosed. An example method includes positioning a first pair of implantable electrodes to a dura matter in an epidural space proximate to a subject's spinal cord at predetermined locations, positioning a second pair of implantable electrodes to the dura matter in the epidural space proximate to the subject's spinal cord at predetermined locations, and transmitting signals of first and second frequencies through the first and second pairs of implantable electrodes respectively, so that the signals of the first and second frequencies interfere with each other to produce at least one beat signal proximate to the subject's spinal cord. The at least one beat signal has a frequency within a range of more than 250 Hz to about 15,000 Hz. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036030 | MULTI-CHANNEL NEUROMODULATION SYSTEM HAVING FREQUENCY MODULATION STIMULATION - A neuromodulation system comprises a plurality of electrical terminals configured for being respectively coupled to electrodes, modulation output circuitry configured for respectively outputting a plurality of individual electrical pulse trains in a plurality of timing channels to the electrical terminals, wherein each of the timing channels prevents the respective pulse train from having a specific characteristic, and control circuitry configured for controlling the modulation output circuitry in a manner that outputs the pulse trains to a common set of the electrical terminals, thereby creating a combined electrical pulse train at the common set of electrical terminals that has the specific characteristic. A method of providing therapy to a patient comprises delivering a plurality of electrical pulse trains respectively in a plurality of timing channels to a common set of electrodes implanted within the patient, thereby creating a combined electrical pulse train at the common set of electrical terminals. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036031 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES WITH LOW VOLUME BATTERIES, AND SYSTEMS - Implantable medical devices, implantable medical device systems that include such implantable medical devices, and implantable medical device batteries, as well as methods of making. Such devices can include a battery of relatively small volume but of relatively high power (reported as therapeutic power) and relatively high capacity (reported as capacity density). | 2017-02-09 |
20170036032 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROVIDING BIOELECTRONIC NEUROCODE-BASED THERAPIES TO MAMMALS - Systems, methods, and apparatuses monitor mammal conditions, report condition changes, and provide neurocode-based treatment in response to condition changes. A mammal implantable controller includes modules to monitor, wirelessly communicate to external computers, and administer treatment received from a remote computer based on monitoring of changes in mammal condition as analyzed by the remote computer. External computers can be provided in the form of a mobile device (e.g., smartphone/tablet), resident treatment pods, and treatment servers. Treatment can be provided to change biological function or trigger cell death in cancer cells. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036033 | NEURAL STIMULATOR SYSTEM - An implantable neural stimulator method for modulating excitable tissue in a patient including: implanting a neural stimulator within the body of the patient such that one or more electrodes of the neural stimulator are positioned at a target site adjacent to or near excitable tissue; generating an input signal with a controller module located outside of, and spaced away from, the patient's body; transmitting the input signal to the neural stimulator through electrical radiative coupling; converting the input signal to electrical pulses within the neural stimulator; and applying the electrical pulses to the excitable tissue sufficient to modulate said excitable tissue. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036034 | NONINVASIVE THERAPIES IN THE PRESENCE OF EXOGENOUS PARTICULATE AGENTS - Methods are disclosed for treating cell components, cells, organelles, organs, and/or tissues with acoustic energy, electromagnetic energy, static or alternating electric fields, and/or static or alternating magnetic fields in the presence or absence of exogenous particulate agents for therapeutic applications. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036035 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF MOBILITY DYSFUNCTION - Effective systems and methods for improving neural communication impairment of a vertebrate being and affecting motor activity of a peripheral body part including a first signal providing component configured to provide pulsed peripheral stimulation signals at the peripheral body part, a second signal providing component configured to provide a pulsed motor cortex stimulation signal to a motor cortex area, a substantially DC signal providing component configured to provide direct current spinal stimulation signal at a neural spinal junction and a controller component configured to control timing of the pulsed peripheral stimulation signals and the pulsed motor cortex stimulation signal. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036036 | METHODS FOR RESHAPING CARTILAGE STRUCTURES - Described are methods and systems for reshaping a cartilage structure. Such methods comprise treating the cartilage structure with electromagnetic energy and fitting a device to the cartilage structure to retain it in the desired place, form, and/or orientation. Systems comprise an emitter of electromagnetic energy and a device to the cartilage structure to retain it in the desired place, form, and/or orientation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036037 | OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING - An optimization technique for use with radiation therapy planning that combines stochastic optimization techniques such as Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) with deterministic techniques to solve for optimal and reliable locations for delivery of radiation doses to a targeted tumor while minimizing the radiation dose experienced by the surrounding critical structures such as normal tissues and organs. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036038 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN EFFECT OF A PARTICLE BEAM ON A MATERIAL - A method for creating a first data set for modifying an irradiation plan parameter data set used for controlling an irradiation system for irradiating a target volume in an irradiation volume using an ion beam includes defining a sensitive volume within the biological material to be irradiated, determining a fluence distribution of the ion beam, determining a microscopic dose distribution of the ion beam, determining, from the microscopic dose distribution of the ion beam, a spatial microscopic damage distribution of the ion beam, determining an expected value for a number of correlated damage events in a sub-micrometer range in the sensitive volume from the spatial microscopic damage distribution of the ion beam in the sensitive volume, determining the effect of the ion beam on the biological material, and storing data that indicate the effect of the ion beam on the material. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036039 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING IMAGES TO MEASURE COLLIMATOR JAW AND COLLIMATOR PERFORMANCE - Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation application procedures. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036040 | VISION SYSTEM FOR RADIOTHERAPY MACHINE CONTROL - In various embodiments, a system for controlling radiotherapy equipment in a treatment environment includes a controller for receiving, from one or more image capture devices, data indicating the position of one or more objects in the treatment environment. Based on the position data, the controller defines one or more exclusionary zones from which the radiotherapy equipment is excluded. Each zone has a buffer area surrounding one or more of the objects. The controller further directs the radiotherapy equipment such that a radiotherapy treatment plan is delivered without the equipment entering into the exclusionary zones. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036041 | DETACHABLE / MOVABLE NOZZLE OF A CHARGED PARTICLE IMAGING/TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a method and apparatus for directing charged particles into a patient from several directions. A delivery system is described that uses a primary beam line from an accelerator to a path switching magnet used to dynamically direct bunches of the positively charged particles down a selected pathway of a plurality of physically separated beam transport lines to a single patient treatment position, where the selected pathways enter the patient from two or more sides. Optionally, a repositionable treatment nozzle is repositioned to interface with each beam transport line, which allows the charged particle delivery system to use a single scanning capable nozzle in combination with delivery of the charged particles to the two or more sides of the patient to implement a tumor irradiation plan without a necessity of a moveable beamline in, at, or near a treatment room. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036042 | RADIOTHERAPY APPARATUS - A radiotherapy apparatus includes a rotatable drum on which is mounted a gantry arm carrying a radiation source. The arm extending from the drum to a location of the radiation source is offset from the axis of rotation of the drum and oriented towards the axis. The radiotherapy apparatus further includes a mechanism configured to apply a tilt to the arm at one or more rotational orientations of the drum. The rotatable drum is supported on wheels beneath the drum, and the mechanism is an eccentric mechanism within the wheels and is configured to apply the tilt to the arm via the wheels. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036043 | RADIATION THERAPY WITH ORTHOVOLTAGE X-RAY MINIBEAMS - A method for delivering therapeutic radiation to a target includes positioning a multi-aperture collimator on the skin within a trajectory of orthovoltage x-rays directed at the target, thus generating an array of minibeams, each of width between 0.1 mm to 0.6 mm. The skin is irradiated with the array. An effective beam of therapeutic radiation, which may be a solid beam, is delivered to the target at a predetermined tissue depth by merging adjacent orthovoltage x-ray minibeams sufficiently to form the effective beam. The effective beam may be formed proximal to the target. The depth at which the effective, preferably, solid, beam is formed is controlled by varying one or more of the spacing of the minibeams in the array, the minibeam width, the distance from the x-ray source to the collimator, and the x-ray source spot size. Planar minibeams can be arc-scanned while continuously modulating beam shape and intensity. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036044 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER AND ULTRASONIC MEDICAL DEVICE - An ultrasonic transducer | 2017-02-09 |
20170036045 | DIAPHRAGM - A diaphragm for a lung demand valve, including a CBRN layer which is sufficiently resistant to the permeation of at least some CBRN agents and a resilient layer which is resiliently deformable. The CRBN layer is arranged to restrict the permeation of at least some CBRN agents through the diaphragm, and the resilient layer is arranged to allow the diaphragm to be resiliently deformed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036046 | RESCUE STRAP ASSEMBLY - A rescue strap assembly comprising a connector, an adjuster, a mechanical advantage assembly, and a strap having a first end, an intermediate portion, and a second end. The first end is operatively connected to the connector and the mechanical advantage assembly, the intermediate portion is routed through the adjuster, and the mechanical advantage assembly is configured and arranged to engage at least a portion of the intermediate portion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036047 | Fire hose coupling with directional indicator - A fire hose coupling comprises a body having a first end connected to a fire hose and a second end having either male or female threads or, alternatively, a quarter-turn sexless coupler. The fire hose coupling comprises a recessed portion formed in an outer surface of the body. The recessed portion is shaped to define a visuotactile directional indicator such as an arrow. The recessed portion may include a light-reflecting surface to enhance visibility such as a super reflective metal film, a photo luminescent coating, or a phosfluorescent coating. The recessed directional indicator may be formed in female, male or sexless (Storz) couplings. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036048 | COMPACT MINIATURE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING AND/OR FIRE-PROTECTION DEVICE - A fire-extinguishing or fire-protection device formed from a pressure vessel filled with a pressurized extinguishing medium. The device has an exit opening closed by a closure element which can be perforated by a perforation element. The pressurized extinguishing medium is held back in the pressure vessel from a passively thermally controlled trigger valve attached directly to the exit opening. The valve has a perforation element and a thermal triggering element. The perforation element is prestressed in a triggering position and is retained by the thermal triggering element in a standby position. When the triggering element is triggered as a result of a predetermined temperature being reached, the perforation element is released moving the triggering element to the triggering position in which it perforates the closure element. A thermal trigger valve suitable for use in the fire-extinguishing or fire-protection device is disclosed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036049 | DRY SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY - A dry sprinkler assembly includes a housing, a sprinkler head assembly with a sprinkler head and a trigger assembly, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly has a sealing subassembly for sealing the inlet port of the housing and is operatively coupled to the trigger assembly such that the sealing subassembly releases the sealing of the inlet port in response to the trigger assembly releasing its closure at the outlet opening. The sealing subassembly moves in a linear path substantially parallel with the central longitudinal axis of the housing when releasing the sealing of the inlet port wherein the flow of fire suppressant through the inlet port and into the fluid flow passage is substantially unimpeded. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036050 | System and Components for Evaluating the Performance of Fire Safety Protection Devices - A fire safety protection evaluation system includes at least one horizontal collection device and at least one vertical collection device. The at least one horizontal collection device includes a liquid collection pan with a substantially horizontal opening, a first storage container in communication with the liquid collection pan, and a first measuring device to measure an amount of liquid in the first storage container and/or a rate of liquid entering the first storage container. The at least one vertical collection device includes a substantially vertical liquid collection surface extending between a top edge and a bottom edge, a trough located along the bottom edge to collect liquid from the substantially vertical collection surface, and a second measuring device to measure an amount of liquid and/or a rate of liquid collected by the trough. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036051 | System and Components for Evaluating the Performance of Fire Safety Protection Devices - A fire safety protection evaluation system includes at least one horizontal collection device and at least one vertical collection device. The at least one horizontal collection device includes a liquid collection pan with a substantially horizontal opening, a first storage container in communication with the liquid collection pan, and a first measuring device to measure an amount of liquid in the first storage container and/or a rate of liquid entering the first storage container. The at least one vertical collection device includes a substantially vertical liquid collection surface extending between a top edge and a bottom edge, a trough located along the bottom edge to collect liquid from the substantially vertical collection surface, and a second measuring device to measure an amount of liquid and/or a rate of liquid collected by the trough. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036052 | Muscles And Bones Stretching Health Device - A muscles and bones stretching health device is constituted by combining the following components together: a back rest, at least one elastic element, a seat cushion, at least one support boy, vertical first, second and third support elements and a base. Whereby, a variety of fitness postures can be done through the back rest, seat cushion and support bodies so as to achieve the stretch of muscles and bones, weight loss and physical fitness, and increase use convenience. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036053 | Emergency Stop with Magnetic Brake for an Exercise Device - A control mechanism includes a friction brake assembly. The friction brake assembly includes a push rod and a friction pad connected to the push rod. The control mechanism also includes a magnetic resistance assembly. The magnetic resistance assembly includes a rotatable sleeve, a movable housing in contact with the rotatable sleeve, and at least one magnet disposed within the movable housing. The control mechanism also includes a knob in mechanical communication with both the push rod and the rotatable sleeve. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036054 | FUNCTIONAL GARMENTS AND METHODS THEREOF - Provided herein in some embodiments is a resistance-training system including an upper-body garment having a first section of a single-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layered construction. The single-layered construction can include a first fabric layer. The multi-layered construction can include the first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layer in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The resistance-training system also includes a lower-body garment having the multi-layered construction, optionally with a different resistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment. The resistance-providing layer of the upper-body garment and the lower-body garment can be configured to provide resistance to one or more user movements for a user donning the resistance-training system. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036055 | Exercise Device - This application discloses a portable exercise device for flexibility and strengthening. In some embodiments, the device is comprised of one elastic band of surgical tubing or like material and one non-elastic band, with two pairs of looped handles tied to each end of the elastic band. These looped handles can attach to a user's limb without any need for grasping. The non-elastic end of the device can be affixed to an anchor point. The exercise device offers light but adjustable resistance via a resistance modulator, allowing the user to engage in a full range of standing and seated exercises with forces comparable to swimming. In addition, two instances of the device can be combined to engage both the user's hands and feet simultaneously. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036056 | FITNESS TRAINING BAGS - A fitness training bag provided in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body having an outer bag, and inner bag, and a filler. The outer bag encloses a first interior area therein and is water-permeable. The inner bag is disposed within the first interior area, encloses a second interior area therein, and is also water-permeable. The filler is disposed within second interior area and includes a plurality of pieces of material that are non-absorbent, drainable, and non-packable. At least some of the plurality of pieces of material are resiliently compressible so as to be shock-absorbing. At least one handle is stitched to the body. The at least one handle is configured to facilitate manipulation of the body to perform an exercise. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036057 | Exercise Machine Handle System - An exercise machine handle system which provides a unique handle and rotatable handle hub configuration to aid in performing a variety of exercises. The exercise machine handle system generally includes one or more handle assemblies each having a mounting bracket adapted to be removably secured to an exercise machine and including an upwardly-extending mounting hub shaft. A handle hub having a pair of curved handles extending in opposite directions therefrom is rotatably securable around an upper end of the handle hub shaft into a variety of locked positions. A third curved handle extends from an upper end of the handle hub in a similarly rotatably securable position. By removably securing one or more handle assemblies to an exercise machine, a user can benefit from a wide range of exercises supported by the adjustable handle assemblies. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036058 | MULTI-PURPOSE EXERCISE BENCH WITH VERSATILE RESISTANCE ACCESSORY - A multi-purpose exercise bench having a versatile resistance accessory configurable for use to provide weight-training resistance in a variety of exercises is provided. A multi-purpose exercise bench comprises: an elongated frame configured to rest on a flat floor in a stable manner; a lower seat portion supported on the frame; a resistance accessory mounted to the frame, the resistance accessory comprising: a pad movably mounted to the frame to be movable between a first position and a second position; a locking mechanism operable to lock the pad in either of the first position and the second position; and a plurality of resistance bands attached to the pad. A multi-purpose exercise system include the multi-purpose exercise bench and an exercise bar defining at least one groove dimension to receive at least one receiver ring attached to at least one of the resistance bands. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036059 | Exercise Machine with Flexible Handles - An exercise machine includes a supporting frame, a weight provider which is supported by the supporting frame for providing different adjustable resistance levels, a body exercising system operatively coupled at the supporting frame to link with the weight provider, and two flexible handles. Each of the flexible handles includes an elongated flexible strip, a fastening member affixed to a first end of the flexible strip to form a coupling end of the flexible handle for detachably coupling at the upper body exercising system, and a handgrip affixed to an opposed second end of said flexible strip to form a handgrip end of the flexible handle for enabling an exerciser to perform free motion press and fly exercises. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036060 | EXERCISE MAT ASSEMBLY - An exercise mat assembly is disclosed for use in practice of yoga and like endeavors. A bottom layer of the assembly is a conventional rubberized exercise mat. An upper layer is a towel comprised of absorbent material. A unique joinder of those parts is achieved with zippers at one or more edges of the exercise mat and towel. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036061 | PILATES MACHINE TENSION DEVICE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A Pilates machine tension device support system for efficiently providing a tension force to a movable platform of an exercise machine. The Pilates machine tension device support system generally includes a frame, a platform movably positioned upon the frame and a tension assembly connected between the frame and the platform to provide selective tension upon the platform in a first direction. The tension assembly is comprised of a plurality of pulleys and a plurality of tension devices positioned upon the pulleys, wherein the tension devices are attached between a frame and the platform. The tension members are selectively engaged to the platform to increase or decrease the tension applied to the platform for varying levels of workouts. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036062 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device comprises a frame, two pedals, two first swing arms, two second swing arms, a resistance device, two link rods, two cranks, two limiting rods, and a stride-adjusting device. Each first swing arm has two ends, in which one end pivotally connects to the frame, and the other connects to one second swing arm. Each second swing arm has two ends, in which one end connects to one first swing arm, and the other connects to one pedal. Each crank includes an end connecting to an axle of the resistance device and another end connecting to one link rod. Each link rod includes two ends, in which one end connects to one crank, and the other connects to an area of one second swing arm. Each pedal sildely couples with one corresponding limiting rod, and an end of each limiting rod movably couples with the stride-adjusting device. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036063 | EXERCISE DEVICES AND METHODS WITH RETRACTABLE CORDS - An exercise apparatus includes a first cord, a second cord, and an adjustment mechanism. The first cord is pullable from and retractable around a first pulley. The second cord is pullable from and retractable around a second pulley. The adjustment mechanism allows for adjusting a pull-out tension provided by the first cord independently of a retraction tension provided by the first cord. The pull-out tension provided by the first cord is a tension provided by the first cord when the first cord is pulled from the first pulley. The retraction tension provided by the first cord is a tension provided by the first cord when the first cord is retracted around the first pulley. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036064 | Monitoring Fitness Using a Mobile Device - Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. In one example, an athletic monitoring device may include or be associated with multiple types of movement sensors and switch between the sensors or use both depending on various factors including type of workout. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment used and the like. In one or more examples, the parameters may be automatically determined based on location. User workouts and accomplishments may also be celebrated through messages from celebrities, family, friends and other users. In some cases, the messages may be triggered by various conditions. Coaching may also be provided to the user to help improve workouts and overall athletic performance. Running routes may also be automatically tracked, stored and shared. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036065 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS - A system and method for assessing cardiovascular fitness of a subject. A local monitoring device is coupled to the subject for acquiring input data related to the subject. A remote monitoring system is communicatively coupled to the local monitoring device over a network for receiving the input data. The remote monitoring system includes a non-transitory memory having stored thereon an algorithm to be applied to the input data. A processor having access to the memory and algorithm is configured to calculate heart rate complexity (HRC) data based on the input data, compare the HRC data to at least one predetermined threshold value, and process the HRC data in relation to the at least one predetermined threshold value to generate a cardiovascular fitness level of the subject. A display is coupled to the remote monitoring system and configured to display a report related to the cardiovascular fitness level of the subject. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036066 | GARMENT WITH STRETCH SENSORS - A knitted or woven garment configured for sensing movement of an adjacent underlying body portion of a wearer of the garment via one or more sensors, the garment including a garment body including a plurality of fibres knitted together to form a layer of the garment, the garment layer for positioning adjacent to the underlying body portion when worn by the wearer; one or more electrical connectors attached to the garment body, the one or more electrical connectors for facilitating receipt and transmission of electrical signals between a controller and the one or more sensors when the controller is connected to the one or more electrical connectors; a conductive pathway consisting of one or more conductive fibres incorporated in the garment layer by knitting as part of the plurality of fibres, the conductive pathway electrically connected to the one or more electrical connectors and to the one or more sensors; each of the one or more sensors incorporated in the garment layer by knitting as part of the plurality of fibres, each of the one or more sensors knitted using a plurality of conductive fibres electrically connected to the one or more conductive fibres of the conductive pathway; wherein the controller is configured to measure changes in at least one of resistance or capacitance of the one or more sensors as representative of the movement of the underlying body portion when positioned adjacent to the one or more sensors. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036067 | TURNING PLATE FOR MEASURING THE PUSHING-OFF FORCES OF SWIMMERS - The invention relates to a turning plate for measuring the pushing-off forces of swimmers in a swimming pool when turning and includes force sensors for determining the pushing-off forces and a stiff plate, which can be secured in a stable position parallel to the pool wall. The turning plate has a stiff rectangular frame on which the stiff plate is secured with pre-tensioning by a clamping screw at four locations, in each case over a force sensor. Moreover, next to each of these force sensors, an adjusting pin is arranged on the frame and can be driven out from the frame in order to support the frame on the pool wall. The frame has at least one, preferably two stiff securing brackets for mounting it on the pool edge, preferably on a starting block. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036068 | GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball excellent in flying performance, in particular, to provide a golf ball traveling a great flight distance. The present invention provides a golf ball having a spherical core and at least one cover layer covering the spherical core, wherein the spherical core is formed from a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, and (d1) an aromatic carboxylic acid or (d2) an aromatic carboxylic acid salt, provided that the rubber composition further contains (e) a metal compound in the case of containing only (b) the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms as the co-crosslinking agent. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036069 | GOLF BALL HAVING MEDIUM POSITIVE GRADIENT QUOTIENT - A golf ball includes a core and a cover. The core has an outer surface, a geometric center, and a soft transition region adjacent to the outer surface. The soft transition region has a thickness of 4 mm or less, includes about 10 to 30% trans-polybutadiene isomer, and has a positive hardness gradient of about 10 Shore C or less. The cover layer has a hardness of about 50 Shore M or greater. The core has a positive hardness gradient of about 10 to 42 Shore C. A secondary gradient quotient, GQ′, from about 2.2 to 9.5, GQ′ being defined by the equation: | 2017-02-09 |
20170036070 | GOLF BALL CORES HAVING FOAM CENTER AND THERMOSET OUTER LAYERS WITH HARDNESS GRADIENTS - Multi-layered golf ball core sub-assemblies and the resulting golf balls are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The intermediate and outer core layers are preferably formed from foamed and non-foamed thermoset compositions. For example, the intermediate core can be formed from a thermoset rubber so there are adjoining foam core layers (inner and intermediate) and the outer core layer can be formed from a non-foamed thermoset rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036071 | GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball traveling a great flight distance. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a spherical core and a cover covering the spherical core, wherein the golf ball has a ratio (t | 2017-02-09 |
20170036072 | GOLF BALLS INCORPORATING AT LEAST ONE THERMOSETAND/OR THERMOPLASTIC LAYER/COATING/FILM VIA REACTIVE SPRAY - A method of forming a golf ball comprising at least one layer consisting of at least one of a thermoset or thermoplastic composition comprising the steps of: providing a subassembly having at least one of an innermost surface or an outermost surface; providing at least one polymeric mixture P | 2017-02-09 |
20170036073 | ADJUSTABLE GOLF CLUB - Apparatus and methods are described herein to provide a golf club, such as, for example, a putter, with a select loft angle and/or a select lie angle. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a golf club having a golf club head, a hosel, and a hosel shim. The golf club head has a hosel shank and the hosel is configured to be coupled to the hosel shank. The hosel shim is configured to be coupled to the hosel to position the hosel at a select angle relative to the golf club head such that the golf club has a select lie angle. The hosel shim is further configured to limit rotational movement of the hosel relative to the golf club head such that the select lie angle is maintained when the hosel is coupled to the golf club head. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036074 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036075 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH BODY WALL APERTURE - An iron-type golf club head includes a body having a wall extending about an opening, a faceplate, at least first and second apertures extending through the wall, and at least first and second plugs. The wall has and outer peripheral surface and a first hardness. The faceplate is coupled to the body across the opening. The wall and the faceplate defining a rearward-facing cavity. The first and second apertures extend through the wall from the peripheral outer surface to the cavity. The at least first and second plugs are positioned within the at least first and second apertures, respectively, and the first and second plugs have second and third hardnesses, respectively. Each of the second and third hardnesses is less than the first hardness. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036076 | FORGED SLOTTED IRON GOLF CLUB - An iron golf club head is disclosed. The iron golf club head can include a hosel portion, a heel portion, a toe portion, a face portion, and a sole portion all forged from a single piece of steel. The iron golf club head can further include a slot cut in the forged club behind the face portion between the heel portion and the toe portion. The slot can have a sole opening and a cavity opening, and a plug can be located in the sole opening. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036077 | Golf Club Stabilization and Momentum Apparatuses and Methods - Golf club stabilization and momentum apparatuses and methods of use are provided herein. An example apparatus can include a body having a tubular compartment defining a tubular channel, the tubular compartment extending from a surface of the body and having a sealed front end and a sealed rear end, as well as a front face. One or more objects are disposed inside the tubular channel. The objects may be weighted spheres. The one or more objects are configured to linearly translate within the tubular channel during movement of the body and impart kinetic energy to an external object in combination with the front face when the body impacts the external object. Another example apparatus has more than one tubular sidewalls defining more than one tubular channel. Each tubular channel may have one or more objects disposed inside. Exemplary tubular compartments thread into ports of the body or include alignment aids. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036078 | GOLF PUTTER HEAD WITH VISUAL ALIGNMENT AID AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Embodiments for a golf club head comprising a body having a face, a back opposite the face, a heel, a toe opposite the heel, a crown, and a sole opposite the crown, a centerline perpendicular to the face and passing through a geometric center of the face, and an alignment aid disposed on a crown surface of the crown, the alignment aid comprising an alignment aid width, wherein the alignment aid width is approximately equal to a diameter of a golf ball, and a sight line disposed on the crown surface, the sight line being aligned with the centerline; wherein the alignment aid width is centered about the centerline. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036079 | GOLF BAG - A golf bag is provided with a lower frame, an inner frame, two positioning support members, an upper frame, an outer support member and a cover. The two slots are provided at two opposite sides of the inner frame, the magnetic member is disposed on the inner surface of each of the slots, the first receiving cavities are formed on the lower frame, the magnetic end of the positioning support members are inserted in the slots and attracted by the magnetic members, and another end of the positioning support members are inserted in the first receiving cavities, all these arrangements contribute to strengthening the connection between the inner and lower frames, consequently stabilizing the structure of the golf bag. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036080 | LACROSSE STICK HEAD MOUNTING SYSTEM - A lacrosse stick head has a protrusion at a base of the lacrosse stick head, which internally mounts to the lacrosse stick handle or pole. The protrusion has an angled end, which makes contact with the angled end of the wedged end cap. The protrusion and the wedged end cap are drawn together via a screw through the centerline of the lacrosse stick head and mated to a threaded wedged end cap, creating a wedging force internal to the lacrosse stick handle or pole, and uniting of the lacrosse stick head to the lacrosse stick handle or pole. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036081 | Golf Club Head with Interior Weight Adjustable in Multiple Directions - A golf club head includes a striking face, and a body coupled to the striking face. The body includes a crown, a sole disposed in generally opposed relation to the crown, and a back extending away from the striking face. The striking face and body collectively define a hollow interior chamber. A weight is disposed entirely within the interior chamber. An adjustment mechanism is coupled to the body and the weight to enable external adjustment of the weight along three axes. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036082 | DIAGNOSIS SERVER, DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM, DIAGNOSIS METHOD, DIAGNOSIS PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A diagnosis server includes a storing section configured to store exercise data of respective users and diagnosis criteria of respective customers and a processing section configured to perform diagnosis on the basis of exercise data of a user designated from a terminal of a customer among the exercise data of the respective users and diagnosis criteria of the customer among the diagnosis criteria of the respective customers and provide the terminal of the customer with a diagnosis result. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036083 | Athletic Training System - A training system which includes a simulated goalkeeper device that is easily assembled and is free standing from the sport goal. The system may be operated via a remote control system, via radio frequency or an automated control system including a sensing loop in line with an activation system, or any other state of the art control system. The system also includes a unique backstop mechanism to further enhance the training process by keeping game pieces in play. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036084 | Hand Skating Game - A new sports game to be competed on an ice skating rink requiring a player to wear skating boots and an ice skating glove. When the player is equipped with all the necessary accessories, the player then participates by performing a choreographed element. A judge then scores the choreographed element using a unique scoring method. To receive winning scores or to elongate the time the game is played, the player can perform a sequence of combined choreographed elements. Participants can compete against one another, as teams, or individually, and a score is calculated and a winner is declared. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036085 | SPORTS PRACTICE TOOL - A sports practice tool | 2017-02-09 |
20170036086 | Wheelchair Accessory for Playing Soccer - An accessory for wheelchairs for playing football as a includes a pair of mutually independent mechanisms, symmetrical in respect of a central longitudinal plane, each of which includes an operating bar ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170036087 | COMPUTERIZED TRAINING PUNCHING BAG - An electronic punching bag includes an elongate bag formed of resilient material, a microprocessor disposed in an interior of the electronic punching bag or at a periphery of the electronic punching bag, and a display screen that extends around more than half of the periphery of the electronic punching bag. The display screen is configured to receive signals from the microprocessor. The signals cause the display screen to display visual signals. | 2017-02-09 |
20170036088 | Calibration Method and Electronic Device - A calibration method for calibrating a simulated motion trace is disclosed. The calibration method includes measuring an acceleration, an inclination angle and an azimuth of a terminal of a sports equipment, computing the simulated motion trace of the terminal according to the acceleration, the inclination angle and the azimuth, estimating a trace surface on which the simulated motion trace locates according to the simulated motion trace, computing a rotational angle between the trace surface and a display surface, projecting the simulated motion trace onto the display surface according to the rotational angle to generate a calibrated trace, and displaying the calibrated trace. | 2017-02-09 |