09th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180056056 | PORT CONNECTOR FOR MEDICAL WASTE FLUID RECEPTACLES AND METHODS OF USE - Aspects of the present disclosure include a connector that is suitable for connecting medical suction tubing with at least two different types of fluid ports of a medical fluid collection system. In certain aspects, the connector includes a generally cylindrical body portion having a cylindrical outer surface extending generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the body portion, and an inner surface defining a primary conduit extending through the connector. At least one lateral closure wall extends radially outward from the outer surface of the body portion. At least one annular skirt wall extends longitudinally from the at least one lateral closure wall, including a first annular skirt wall that serves to receive an open mouth of a first fluid port having a relatively small diameter, and a second annular skirt wall that serves to receive an open mouth of a second fluid port having a relatively larger diameter. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056057 | METHOD OF FORMING A MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING GRAPHENE - The invention concerns a method of forming a medical device, the method comprising: forming a graphene film ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180056058 | MONITORING STIMULATING ASSEMBLY INSERTION - Presented herein are techniques for monitoring the insertion of an intra-cochlear stimulating assembly for the occurrence of one or more insertion stop conditions. The insertion stop conditions are detectable events indicating that movement of the stimulating assembly into a recipient's cochlea should be at least temporarily stopped. The insertion monitoring is based on objectively measured inner ear potentials, such as acoustically-evoked potentials. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056059 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONSCIOUSNESS DISORDERS - The present invention provides a method for the treatment of consciousness disorder comprising the steps of positioning at least two electrodes on a patient's head such that the first electrode is positioned on the right supraorbicular cortex and the second electrode is positioned on the left dorso-lateral prefrontal cortex; connecting said electrodes to at least one source of electrical current; delivering direct current to the electrodes, and removing the electrodes from the patient's head after a time T; wherein steps a) to d) represent a treatment session and wherein at least one treatment session is is applied on the patient's head at least 2 days per week. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056060 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION APPARATUS, ELECTRICAL STIMULATION APPARATUS, AND PEDALING EXERCISE SYSTEM - A control device for an electrical stimulation apparatus in the present disclosure includes a control section that adjusts an output of an electrode. The electrode gives electrical stimulation to a predetermined part of a body doing a pedaling exercise. The predetermined part is at least one of a leg and an arm. The control section adjusts the output of the electrode in such a way that the electrical stimulation is given to the predetermined part in relation to an exercise unit of the pedaling exercise. Furthermore, the control section adjusts strength of the electrical stimulation related to the exercise unit, in accordance with an amount of a physical activity of the body during the pedaling exercise. In this way, electrical stimulation can be given to a predetermined part in a variable manner during the pedaling exercise. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056061 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION APPARATUS, ELECTRICAL STIMULATION APPARATUS, AND PEDALING EXERCISE SYSTEM - A control device for an electrical stimulation apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a control section that adjusts an output of an electrode and communicates with an angular velocity detector, the electrode giving electrical stimulation to a predetermined part of a body doing a pedaling exercise by rotating a crank, the predetermined part being at least one of a leg and an arm, the angular velocity detector detecting an angular velocity of the predetermined part, the angular velocity being accompanied by an operation of the predetermined part during the pedaling exercise. The control section adjusts, according to a result of the detection in the angular velocity detector, an output timing of the electrical stimulation of the electrode such that the electrode gives electrical stimulation to the predetermined part when a state of the operation of the predetermined part during the pedaling exercise is a predetermined operation state. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056062 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR NEUROMODULATION OF THE ADRENAL GLAND - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for delivering therapy to an adrenal gland of a patient. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a lead body that attaches to a portion of the adrenal gland of the patient; and a plurality of electrodes arranged along the lead body. In addition, one or more of the plurality of electrodes may deliver stimulation energy to modulate catecholamine release from chromaffin cells within the adrenal gland. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056063 | CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM FOR MODULATING GASTRIC ACTIVITY AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a closed loop system which is used in modulating gastric activity. By appropriate deployment of the components of the system, one can monitor and modulate “slow waves” in the gastrointestinal system of a subject. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056064 | THERAPY DEVICE WITH CURRENT TITRATION - An ECT system capable of focusing the electrical signals on a specific portion of the patient's brain is provided. The ECT system includes a means of applying unidirectional electrical signals and asymmetric electrodes for focusing the signals on the patient. A method of titrating an electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) system and a method of operating an ECT system are also provided. The method includes setting an initial current value, administering an ECT signal to the patient, determining if the seizure threshold has been achieved, and repeating as necessary until the seizure threshold is achieved. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056065 | DEVICE FOR THE TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE TRIGEMINAL NERVE - The present invention provides a device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve. The device comprises an elongated symmetrical support comprising at least one electrode pair, said support being suitable to be applied on the forehead of a person's face in the supraorbital region thereby covering the afferent paths of the supratrochlear and supraorbital nerves of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve; each electrode pair being in contact with a self-adhesive conductive gel, said conductive gel covering at least partially one surface of the support for attaching said support to the forehead and being applied to two lateral zones with the exception of an insulating central zone, whereby each lateral zone comprises one electrode of the electrode pair; at least one electric circuit for supplying to the electrode pair electric pulses having a predefined intensity, and at least one measurement means for measuring the intensity of the supplied pulses, said measurement means being connected to the electric circuit. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056066 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR PAIN RELIEF - Device/system that provides pain relief by delivering stimulation that neither generates action potentials nor completely blocks neural transmission (in the peripheral nerve). The present teachings provide relief by modulating release of neurotransmitters in peripheral nerves to cause neuromodulation at the level of the peripheral nerve (modulation of neural signals in the peripheral nerve). The present teachings provide relief by modulating release of neurotransmitters in peripheral nerves to cause neuromodulation at the level of the peripheral nerve (modulation of neural signals in the peripheral nerve) to alter the frequency of physiologically generated neural transmission. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056067 | IMPLANTABLE STIMULATING ASSEMBLY WITH LIMITED COMPONENTS - An electric hearing prosthesis, wherein the electric hearing prosthesis includes an implantable portion configured to electrically stimulate a cochlea to evoke a hearing percept, and an external portion configured to be in wired communication with the implantable portion, wherein the electronic components of the implantable portion are all passive electronic components. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056068 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPATIALLY SELECTIVE SPINAL CORD STIMULATION - A system may include electrodes on at least one lead configured to be operationally positioned for use in modulating a volume of neural tissue, a neural modulation generator configured to deliver energy using at least some electrodes to modulate the volume of neural tissue, a programming system configured to program the programmed modulation parameter set, including determine electrode fractionalizations for the electrodes based on a target multipole. The programmed parameter set may include the determined electrode fractionalizations. The target multipole may be used to determine electrode fractionalizations having at least three target poles that directionally and progressively stack fractionalizations of target poles to provide a linear electric field over the volume of tissue. The neural modulation generator may be configured to use the programmed modulation parameter set to provide the linear electric field over the volume of tissue. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056069 | Methods and Systems for Treating Osteoarthritis Using an Implantable Electroacupuncture Device - An exemplary electroacupuncture device may be implanted beneath a skin surface of a patient at a location corresponding to a joint affected by osteoarthritis and may perform methods for treating the osteoarthritis. In some implementations, the electroacupuncture device is powered by a primary battery located within the electroacupuncture device and having an internal impedance greater than 5 ohms and a capacity of less than 60 milliamp-hours (mAh). | 2018-03-01 |
20180056070 | Electrode Assembly for Spinal Cord Stimulation - An electrode assembly for stimulation of a spinal cord within a spinal canal, the spinal canal containing a dura mater, the assembly incorporating a base, a lateral arm extending from the base; a ventral series of electrodes attached to base and to the lateral arm; a dorsal series of electrodes attached to the base and to the lateral arm; ventral and dorsal matrices of electrical conductors respectively communicating electrically with the ventral and dorsal series of electrodes; and an electric pulse generator for electrifying the ventral and dorsal conductors, the generator being adapted for exclusively electrifying the ventral matrix of electrical conductors, and for alternatively exclusively electrifying the dorsal matrix of electrical conductors. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056071 | LEADLESS NEUROMODULATION OF THE ADRENAL GLAND - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards apparatuses, systems, and methods that include at least one implantable medical device. The implantable medical device may include a leadless body portion configured to engage an adrenal gland of a patient and at least one electrode, arranged within the leadless body portion, configured to deliver stimulation energy to modulate catecholamine release from chromaffin cells within the adrenal gland. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056072 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING FAULTS AND/OR ADJUSTING ELECTRICAL THERAPY BASED ON IMPEDANCE CHANGES - System and methods for detecting impedance changes and for adjusting electrical therapy based on impedance changes are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes applying a therapeutic, paresthesia-less electrical signal to a patient via a patient modulation system that includes a signal delivery device in electrical communication with a target neural population of the patient. The method can include monitoring on a periodic basis an impedance of an electrical circuit that includes the signal delivery device. The method can further include detecting a change in the impedance that indicates a fault and providing an indication that the fault exists. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056073 | DELIVERY OF INDEPENDENT INTERLEAVED PROGRAMS TO PRODUCE HIGHER-FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - The techniques of the disclosure describe example medical devices, systems, and methods for interleaving a plurality of low-frequency electrical stimulation pulse trains delivered by a plurality of sets of electrodes of an implantable medical device (IMD) to effectively deliver a combined high-frequency electrical pulse train to a target tissue area. In one example, each set of the plurality of sets of electrodes has a unique anode and cathode. In another example, a clinician adjusts the size or shape of the target tissue area receiving the combined high-frequency electrical pulse train by selecting different combinations of the plurality of sets of electrodes. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056074 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REVERSIBLE NERVE BLOCK TO RELIEVE DISEASE SYMPTOMS - The present disclosure relates to the field of neuromodulation. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for reversibly blocking an electrical signal from travelling along a target nerve. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for relieving a pulmonary symptom by reversibly blocking an electrical signal from travelling along the vagus nerve or internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve | 2018-03-01 |
20180056075 | INTEGRATED MULTI-DEVICE CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY USING P-WAVE TO PACE TIMING - Methods, systems and devices for providing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) to a patient using a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) and an extracardiac device (ED). The LCP is configured to deliver pacing therapy at a pacing interval. Illustratively, the ED may be configured to analyze the cardiac cycle including a portion preceding the pacing therapy delivery for one or several cardiac cycles, and determine whether an interval from the P-wave to the pace therapy in the cardiac cycle(s) is in a desired range. In an example, if the P-wave to pace interval is outside the desired range, the ED communicates to the LCP to adjust the pacing interval. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056076 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTIVELY DELIVERING DIFFERENT TYPES OF BI-VENTRICULAR PACING - Baseline BiV pacing is delivered and a corresponding baseline BiV efficacy score is determined. Intrinsic AV conduction is allowed and an intrinsic AV conduction interval is determined. BiV fusion pacing is delivered and a corresponding NAVH efficacy score is determined, for each of a plurality of different paced AV delays, each determined based on the intrinsic AV conduction interval and a different negative hysteresis delta. The baseline BiV pacing is selected for delivery during a period of time if the baseline BiV efficacy score is better than all of the NAVH efficacy scores. BiV fusion pacing is selected for delivery during the period of time, using one of the plurality of different paced AV delays for which a corresponding NAVH efficacy score was determined, if the NAVH efficacy score corresponding to at least one of the plurality of different paced AV delays is better than the baseline BiV efficacy score. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056077 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING A LASER ETCHED SURFACE IN BONDED AREAS - The present disclosure provides medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices wherein the medical device includes at least one bonding surface that has been roughed by laser etching to increase its surface area and improve its bonding characteristics. In many embodiments, the medical device is an implantable medical device that includes a hermetically sealed metallic housing that is bonded to a prefabricated non-metailic header. The hermetically sealed metallic housing includes at least one surface that has been subjected to a laser etching and roughening process to increase its surface area and improve its bonding characteristics. The laser etched surface may include spots created in a non-overlapping honeycomb-type pattern that may additionally include a series of spikes protruding therefrom to further improve bonding characteristics. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056078 | CUSTOMIZED TARGETED FIELDS FOR ELECTROTHERAPY APPLICATIONS - A neuromodulation customization system includes a field definition user interface, a neuromodulation signaling engine, and a supervisor engine. The field definition user interface is to facilitate entry of a customized electrotherapy field definition, with the field definition user interface including a set of input controls for defining field shape, field intensity, and field steering parameters of the customized electrotherapy field. The neuromodulation signaling engine is to produce commands for neuromodulation output circuitry to control generation of a customized electrotherapy field via a set of electrodes based on the customized electrotherapy field definition. The supervisor engine is to assess compliance of the customized electrotherapy field to be generated with applicable predefined criteria, and to modify generation of the customized electrotherapy field in response to an assessed non-compliance with the criteria. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056079 | CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION USING FUSION PROMOTION FOR TIMING MANAGEMENT - Methods, systems and devices for providing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) to a patient using a leadless cardiac pacemaker and an extracardiac device. The extracardiac device is configured to analyze one or more QRS complexes of the patient's heart, determine whether fusion pacing is taking place, and, if not, to communicate with the leadless cardiac pacemaker to adjust intervals used in the CRT in order to generate desirable fusion of the pace and intrinsic signals. The extracardiac device may take the form of a subcutaneous implantable monitor, a subcutaneous implantable defibrillator, or other devices including wearable devices. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056080 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH DUAL-USE COMMUNICATION MODULE - An implantable medical device comprises a communication module that comprises at least one of a receiver module and a transmitter module. The receiver module is configured to both receive from an antenna and demodulate an RF telemetry signal, and receive from a plurality of electrodes and demodulate a tissue conduction communication (TCC) signal. The transmitter module is configured to modulate and transmit both an RF telemetry signal via the antenna and a TCC signal via the plurality of electrodes. The RF telemetry signal and the TCC signal are both within a predetermined band for RF telemetry communication. In some examples, the IMD comprises a switching module configured to selectively couple one of the plurality of electrodes and the antenna to the receiver module or transmitter module. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056081 | PRESSURE RESISTANT CONDUCTIVE FLUID CONTAINMENT - A conductive fluid reservoir can be used to dispense conductive fluid to increase electrical connectivity between an electrode of a defibrillator and a patient. The reservoir includes a container that holds the conductive fluid, one or more outlets on the container, and an inflatable pouch located at least partially within the container. The inflatable pouch is capable of being inflated from a deflated state to an inflated state. In the deflated state, a free end of the inflatable pouch covers the one or more outlets. In the inflated state, the free end of the inflatable pouch is removed from the one or more outlets such that the conductive fluid is allowed to flow out of the container via the one or more outlets. Inflating the inflatable pouch causes the conductive fluid to be dispensed from the reservoir. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056082 | Magnetic Moxibustion Chair - The invention discloses a device for enhancing magnetic moxibustion therapy that includes a sofa structure with a back support and a cushion seat member. A first array of magnetic are positioned side by side in a media and embedded in the back support, with each of said magnetic bars having its negative pole facing outwardly and a second array of magnetic bars having its negative pole facing upwardly and embedded in the cushion seat member such that the negative magnetic fields penetrate to the user's body. The magnetic bars in the first array are parallel to each other and approximately parallel to the back support's front surface, and the magnetic bars in said second array are parallel to each other and approximately parallel to the cushion seat's top surface. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056083 | RTMS PULSE FREQUENCY OPTIMIZATION - Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is administered at a pulse frequency that is optimized with respect to settling time of the EEG oscillations, measured at the pulse frequency. Pulse frequency is adjusted following each pulse train to achieve a maximum settling time. A device is disclosed which is configured to allow for magnetic pulse frequency optimization. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056084 | SKULL IMPLANTED MAGNET ASSEMBLY FOR BRAIN STIMULATION - A skull-implantable magnet assembly for delivering a static magnetic field to a patient's brain, comprising a rod-shaped magnet housed within a skull screw, removably attached to a casing housing at least one flat magnet, is described. Details of the exterior construction are discussed, as well as magnet arrangements and methods of treating a brain tumor or neurological ailment of a patient. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056085 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTOGENETIC THERAPY - Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056086 | PERCUTANEOUS MODIFICATION OF VASCULAR EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX TO PREVENT AND TREAT VASCULAR RESTENOSIS - Aspects of disclosed embodiments relate to systems, devices and methods for treating and preventing restenosis by cross-linking collagen fibrils of the vessel wall at the intervention site. The devices described are drug-eluting devices comprising: an expandable member or a balloon; a cross-linking agent; and a photoactivating light source. Upon the inflation of the expandable member or the balloon the cross linking agent is released and photoactivated in a therapeutically effective amount for cross-linking collagen fibrils. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056087 | Wearable Micro-LED Healing Bandage - A wound dressing and method of use is provided that increases healing of tissues by targeting damaged tissue at a predetermined wavelength. The device includes the use of a negative pressure bandage, a flexible light sheet, and one or more bioactive marine extracts. Light emitted from the flexible light sheet penetrates through the bandage to target damaged tissue, which accelerates the wound healing process and works synergistically with the negative pressure bandage and bioactive marine extracts such as collagen fibers, alginate, chitosan and fucoidan, or any combination thereof to accelerate healing. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056088 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TARGETED UVB PHOTOTHERAPY FOR DERMATOLOGIC DISORDERS AND OTHER INDICATIONS - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for targeted UVB phototherapy for dermatologic disorders and other indications. In one embodiment, a phototherapeutic system can include a radiation source configured to emit light. At least 75% of the light emitted by the radiation source can have wavelength with a bandwidth between 298 nm and 307 nm. The phototherapeutic system can also include a controller operably connected to the radiation source and configured to determine a dosage for a phototherapy session. Dosage can correspond to a product of the intensity of the radiation source and an exposure time of the radiation source, and may have an upper bound less than 1 minimal erythema dose (MED). Delivery of the dose of phototherapy can stimulate production of calcitriol and vitamin D3 in the user's skin and can provide an immune response to treat a dermatological disorder. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056089 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION CONDUCTION SYSTEM INTO A CATHETER - Methods and apparatus for the inactivation of infectious agents in, on or around a catheter residing in a patient's body cavity. The method comprises a coupling adapter for facilitating the transmission of non-ultraviolet sterilizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) substantially axially along an optical element into the catheter body. Through delivery of the sterilizing EMR to particular areas of highest infection, the present disclosure is able to inactivate the major sources of infection in catheters. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056090 | ONLINE ANGLE SELECTION IN ROTATIONAL IMAGING AND TRACKING SYSTEMS - A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056091 | OFFLINE ANGLE SELECTION IN ROTATIONAL IMAGING AND TRACKING SYSTEMS - A processing device determines a plurality of angles from which tracking images can be generated by an imaging device. The processing device generates a plurality of projections of a treatment planning image of a patient, the treatment planning image comprising a delineated target, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections has an angle that corresponds to one of the plurality of angles from which the tracking images can be taken. The processing device determines, for each angle of the plurality of angles, a value of a tracking quality metric for tracking the target based on an analysis of a projection generated at that angle. The processing device selects a subset of the plurality of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056092 | Radiotherapy Feedback Device - A radiotherapy feedback device is provided which provides one of a plurality of indication signals for presentation to a surgeon based on the status of a current surgical procedure. In some aspects, an indication signal is provided to the surgeon if the surgical procedure on an anatomical structure is of sufficient status so as to respond well to subsequent radiotherapy. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056093 | GANTRY CHARGED PARTICLE NOZZLE SYSTEM - ROLLING FLOOR INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a segmented rolling floor apparatus and method of use thereof, such as for use in a charged particle cancer therapy system. The segmented rolling floor comprises a first spool and a second spool, attached to opposite ends of the rolling floor, which cooperatively wind and unwind the rolling floor. The segmented rolling floor circumferentially surrounds a nozzle system penetrating through an aperture in the segmented rolling floor, where the nozzle system is used to deliver charged particles, from an accelerator, to a tumor of a patient. The rolling floor and nozzle systems move at respective rates maintaining the nozzle system in the aperture allowing for a safe/walkable floor while allowing treatment of the tumor as a gantry rotates the nozzle system and delivers protons to the tumor from positions above and below the floor. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056094 | Multi-Layer Range Measurement Apparatus for Characterizing Charged Particle Beams - A multi-layer charged particle beam characterization system is disclosed, and method for using the same. A typical embodiment includes a plurality of two-sided metal plates, arranged as a stack, each metal plate having an electrical contact tab extending from at least one common edge of the metal plate, and a plurality of insulator films disposed between adjacent metal plates, each insulator film is sized to match its corresponding metal plate. The tabs are coupled to a printed circuit board and connected to an external electrical connector to register a number of metal plates and insulator layers through which a charged particle beam has penetrated. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056095 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER TO WAVEGUIDE ACOUSTIC COUPLING, CONNECTIONS, AND CONFIGURATIONS - Various ultrasonic instruments are disclosed. The ultrasonic instruments include an ultrasonic waveguide acoustically coupled to an ultrasonic transducer. Several techniques for acoustically coupling the ultrasonic transducer to the ultrasonic waveguide are disclosed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056096 | Oil-In-Water Type Emulsion Cosmetic Composition - This object of the invention is to provide an oil-in water emulsion cosmetic composition having fine sense of use and excellent dispersion stability, and does not occur twisting upon drying. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056097 | COVERALL GARMENT HAVING FIRST SPACED-APART BELT LOOPS - Apparatus includes a coverall garment having a waist section, and is configured to be worn by a range of users, in which users each respectively have a waist region defining a corresponding respective circumferential waist size. First spaced-apart belt loops are circumferentially affixed to the waist section of the coverall garment, and are configured to selectively receive a belt for a first user which has a first user vertical height that ranges within a first user vertical height range. Second spaced-apart belt loops are positioned relative to the first spaced-apart belt loops, and are circumferentially affixed to the waist section of the coverall garment. The second spaced-apart belt loops are configured to selectively receive the belt for a second user which has a second user vertical height that ranges within a second user vertical height range. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056098 | RETRACTABLE HEADPHONE VISOR AND AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a retractable collapsible visor system secured to the person's head, sometimes via headphones, such that the visor can he extended over the wearer's face for many utilities, including protecting the wearer against communicable diseases, displaying visual data, aiding with the privacy of spoken words, protecting against glare and sun light. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056099 | Nasal Filter - A nasal filter is provided, including first and second rim portions, first and second crease portions, and a bridge portion. The first or second rim portion has a shape configured for contacting and being latched on a perimeter of a user's nostril. The first or second crease portion is provided in the first or second rim portion, and the first or second crease portion comprises concentric ring-shaped creases and collapsed into a plane defined by the first or second rim portion when flattened and deployed into a conic or circular pyramid shape configured to fit in the user's nostril when pressed perpendicularly to the plane. The bridge portion connects the first rim portion to the second rim portion. The nasal filter is configured to be deployed into the user's nostrils and to provide a filtering of breathed-in air. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056100 | Method for Manufacturing a Flame Arrestor - A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor assembly configured to extinguish a flame propagating therethrough. The method includes creating a customized flame cell using an additive manufacturing technique, which generally includes forming a body and forming one or more channels in the body. The one or more channels define a flow path configured to transfer heat from a flame front propagating through the flow path to the body. The method also includes providing a housing, and securely arranging the flame cell within the housing. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056101 | HYBRID COMPOSITE FLAME CELL - A flame cell of a flame arrestor may include a body of a first material having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of channels formed in the body and extending from the first end to the second end of the body. The flame cell may also include an element of a second material coupled to the body, the second material being different from the first material. The element may be configured to draw heat away from fluid flowing through the plurality of channels. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056102 | WET PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM DUAL AIR VENT WITH WATER RETENTION AND RETURN - A dual air vent allows air or gas to be vented from a wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system, but inhibits water from spilling out. A conventional first air vent valve is operative to vent air or gas as a pipe is filled with water, but not vent the water. However, it may discharge a small amount of water when the pipe fills and substantially all air or gas has been vented. The output of the first air vent valve is not released into the protected premises, but rather is routed to a reservoir having a second air vent. Air or gas is vented through the second air vent, but any water discharged by the first air vent valve is retained in the reservoir. The reservoir is connected to the pipe by a one-way valve which allows air flow in either direction, and allows water flow from the reservoir to the pipe, but blocks water flow from the pipe to the reservoir. When the pipe is again drained, water retained in the reservoir is allowed to flow into the pipe, where it is also drained. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056103 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOUND WAVES FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - A fire extinguisher includes one or more sound waves fire extinguishers. Additionally, the fire extinguisher includes processing circuitry configured to receive output from one or more sensors, determine if a fire related event is detected based on the output from the one or more sensors, and activate the one or more sound waves fire extinguishers in response to detection of the fire related event to minimize the fire related event via mechanical pressure waves. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056104 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTIVE EXOSUIT SYSTEM - Exosuit systems and methods according to various embodiments are described herein. The exosuit system can be a suit that is worn by a wearer on the outside of his or her body. It may be worn under the wearer's normal clothing, over their clothing, between layers of clothing, or may be the wearer's primary clothing itself. The exosuit may be assistive, as it physically assists the wearer in performing particular activities, or can provide other functionality such as communication to the wearer through physical expressions to the body, engagement of the environment, or capturing of information from the wearer. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056105 | STEPPER MACHINE WITH ELASTIC RESISTANCE GENERATING COMPONENT - Embodiments of an exercise machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise machine includes a base frame, a pair of left and right pedal assemblies, and a pedal supporting assembly. The base frame is adapted to be positioned on a support surface. The left and right pedal assemblies have a pair of left and right pedals, and each is positioned over and rotatably supported by the base frame. The pedal supporting assembly is attached to the base frame and configured to pivot around an axis. The pedal supporting assembly also supports the left and right pedal assemblies. The pedal supporting assembly is operable to generate resistance in response to movement of the left and right pedals and the pedal supporting assembly pivoting around the axis. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056106 | Sports Training Method and Apparatus - A training device comprising first and second handle sections each comprising a tubular member, the first and second handle sections connected along their longitudinal axis by a resilient tensioning member, a tubular connecting section positioned between the two handle sections and configured to cover the resilient tensioning member and maintain a rigid connection between the first and second handle sections so that the first and second handle sections may move only along their longitudinal axis, a blocking member attached to the first handle section, and a sliding member positioned on the first handle section such that it can slide axially along the first handle section with little resistance until it reaches the blocking member, wherein the sliding member is constrained from any further axially movement when it contacts the blocking member. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056107 | Multifunctional Lumbar Support Harness - A multifunctional lumbar support harness makes uses lumbar support belt, a torso support vest, multiple weight-support fasteners, and a weight support peg to enable a user to affix weights to their body while exercising. The lumbar support belt wraps around the user's lumbar region and increases intra-abdominal pressure that supports and stabilizes the user. The torso support vest braces the user's upper body during workouts. The lumbar support belt is mounted around a waist-bracing portion of the torso support vest so that the two components work in concert to form a harness for the user's entire torso. The weight-support fasteners are fastening mechanisms that enable the user to attach exercise equipment to the exterior of the torso support vest. The weight-bearing peg is a cylinder that is mounted onto the back of the torso support vest that enables the user to affix weight plates to their torso. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056108 | WEIGHT BAR HOLDER - Weight bar holders to keep an Olympic or other type of weight lifting barbell or bar on the upright members or supports of a piece of fitness equipment, such that a maximal grip may safely and effectively utilized by the user of the equipment. The upright members of the fitness equipment having a plurality of apertures, said weight bar holder comprising of a body member connected to an extension element, said body having four surrounding walls; a bar support member being connected to said body from one of said surrounding walls; and an engagement member being connected to said extension element for securing within said plurality of apertures on said upright bar. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056109 | Self-Standing Weighted Pole System - A self-standing weighted pole system for providing convenient stabilization and additional weight for an exerciser. The self-standing weighted pole system generally includes an elongated pole having a lower end and an upper end, and a base attached to the lower end of the pole. The base includes an outer end that is broader than the pole to support the pole in a substantially vertically orientated self-standing manner. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056110 | Portable Rehabilitative Training Device - The present invention is a portable rehabilitative training device comprising a board that has a greater length than its width with alternating parallel rungs and grooves formed in the board that run up and down the boards length is its front surface for use with a person's hands and fingers. The rungs have a flat surface on their top edge and a beveled surface on their bottom edge. The board also has at least one slot formed through the board with such slot being formed in the uppermost groove and also formed in various other groups for purpose of height installation. The slots are used in conjunction with a support strap having a permanent stop formed on one end and the other end has a loop end such that a removable stop can be inserted into the strap loop end once it has been inserted through the back of the slot on the finger board such that it advances through the front of the finger board. The finger board is installed on a door by laying the support strap over the top edge of the door and closing the door. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056111 | EXERCISE APPARATUSE WITH TEMPERATURE VARIABLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - An exercise apparatus includes a motion mechanism and a handle assembly. The motion mechanism is provided for a user to perform exercise. The handle assembly has at least one grip portion for being held by the user during exercising. Specifically, the grip portion has a temperature variable area thereon. The temperature of the temperature variable area could be controlled to rise to a suitable temperature that the hand of the user can feel warm, for example, a temperature between 38 and 50 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the temperature variable area could also be controlled to reduce to a suitable temperature that the hand of the user can feel cool, for example, a temperature between 20 and 36 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the temperature variable area could be directly controlled by the user or automatically changed according to the exercise status of the user. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056112 | Exercise Accessory - The present invention provides an exercise accessory which advantageously provides an athlete with a secure and hygienic grip on exercise equipment during training. The exercise accessory includes (a) a moisture absorbent or moisture wicking fabric having opposing ends; and (b) a reinforcing member arrayed along a length of the fabric and coupled to the fabric. The moisture absorbent or moisture wicking fabric is configured to envelop at least a portion of the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member defines one or more loops configured to be operably coupled to an exerciser via an attachment accessory such as a carabiner. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056113 | FULL BODY EXERCISE APPARATUS - A portable exercise apparatus utilized for exercising, stretching, and training multiple muscle groups of the body of a user. The apparatus is adapted to be worn about the waist or carried as a bandolier about the user's body. The apparatus has at least one releasably closable pocket and fixation rings for securing and carrying accessories, such as attachable handles, suspension lines, and elastic bands. The apparatus and methods of use provide the user with a plurality of configurations for assisted exercise regimens and the flexibility to exercise anywhere. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056114 | PILATES FITNESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for exercising that includes a first platform and a second platform connected together, the second platform movable with respect to the first platform. The second platform is connected to the first platform using a connector under tension to retract the second platform towards the first platform. The second platform can be extended away from the first platform within a plane of operation and is rotatable with respect to the first platform and is rotatable with respect to itself within the plane of operation. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056115 | Modular Agility Ladder - An agility ladder exercise device has plural rungs which are connected by spaced flexible straps. Each rung has a left connector and a right connector, the left connector having structure thereon which engages with a right connector of a similar rung in a non-pivoting connection. The one or more ladders may be laid out on a play surface for use in agility exercises where the rungs of each ladder are spaced parallel to one another. Multiple ladders may be connected side to side, and can change lanes, or form a zig zag path. The ladders are stored with the rungs stacked parallel to one another within a holder with a U-shaped base. Each holder has connectors allowing a pair of holders to be releasably connected, and has a necked down region defined by restraint walls that engage with notches in the rungs. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056116 | COLLAPSIBLE FREE STANDING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A collapsible free standing exercise apparatus for performing multiple body weight exercises is disclosed. The collapsible free standing exercise apparatus comprises a pair of hollow vertical bars separated at a predetermined distance via a connector bar assembly removably fastened at a lower portion of each hollow vertical bar. A first handle bar is removably fastened to each vertex joint on each pair of hollow vertical bars and a second handle assembly removably fastened between each pair of hollow vertical bars at a predetermined position via a support section disposed at distal ends of the second handle bar. A method of fixing the collapsible free standing exercise apparatus for use is also disclosed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056117 | ROWING MACHINE - A rowing machine comprising: a main body portion extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end of the rowing machine to a second end of the rowing machine; a seat portion; a handle portion; the seat portion and handle portion configured to enable a user to simulate a rowing motion during use of the rowing machine; wherein the rowing machine comprises at least one mechanism configured for transferring a pitching motion to a user relative to said longitudinal axis, during use of the rowing machine. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056118 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE ROWER - A multi-functional rowing exerciser apparatus accommodates a plurality of rowing and paddling by connecting or releasing a cable system to selectively configure the rowing exerciser for sweep rowing, sculling oar rowing configuration to the Stand-Up-Paddling configuration in an easy and convenient manner. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056119 | LOW NOISE DIRECT DRIVE TREADMILL - The invention relates to the field of treadmill technology, and more particularly to the low noise type direct drive type treadmill. It has solved the technical problems such as large output power loss and large noise. The low noise type direct-drive type treadmill comprises a running platform, an endless running belt is arranged on the running platform, a rotating roller is arranged at one end of the running platform and a tubular motor is arranged at the other end. Mentioned above rotary roller and tubular motor being arranged parallel to each other and provided with a running belt fixed to the running platform between the rotating roller and the tubular motor, mentioned above annular running belt being arranged between the rotating roller and the tubular motor and mentioned above annular running belt is located on the periphery of the running belt when the tubular motor is operable to drive mentioned above endless running belt. Compared with the prior art, the invention has the advantages that the noise is small and the running energy consumption is greatly reduced and the cost is low. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056120 | Multi-Purpose Resistance-Free Exercise Wheel - A multi-purpose resistance-free exercise wheel is provided. The exercise wheel provides a resistance free and robust exercise device including a support rod disposed between a pair of wheels that facilitates better handling of the exercise wheel. The support rod includes a preferred length ranging from 12-18 inches, so as to optimize the grasping area to facilitate maneuvering of the exercise wheel. A shaft rotatably disposed within the support rod interconnects the wheels. Bushings disposed at the ends of the support rod facilitate forward and backward rotation of the wheels without resistance. The wheels include a preferred diameter ranging from 10-12 inches, so as to provide optimal support and stability to a user utilizing the exercise wheel. Handles disposed on opposing ends of the shaft extend outwardly relative to the wheels provide a grip for performing various exercises. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056121 | THERAPEUTIC STRETCHING DEVICE FOR THE JAW AND SURROUNDING MUSCULATURE - A wedge-shaped therapeutic stretching device for the jaw generally having three sides (first, second and third), the three sides connected to each other to create the wedge shape. At the corner of two of the three sides is a stop that can rest on a user's lower teeth. On an opposing side of the stop is the second side of the stretching device, on which a plurality of steps is formed. A user's upper teeth can be placed on one of the steps. As the user's jaw flexibility increases, a user can move “up” in steps, thereby increasing distance between upper/lower jaw and allowing the jaw to stretch providing therapeutic relief. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056122 | MULTI-DEGREE OF FREEDOM RESISTANCE EXERCISE DEVICE - A rehabilitative and/or exercise machine that has a frame with attachments to multiple independent bidirectional resistance devices (pneumatic, hydraulic, spring actuated, pulley system, cam, or any other resistance devices) used by the arms and/or legs to provide resistance against movement of the user's appendages in two substantially opposed directions. The resistance devices may have a mechanism such as one or more valves, brakes, springs, or the like that control bi-directional resistance. The action of the arms and/or legs in bi-directional resistance offers near full body exercise of the agonist/antagonist muscles using flexion and extension action of the larger muscle groups in a gait pattern, simultaneously. Hand engaging members attach to the arm resistance devices and foot engaging members attach to the leg resistance devices. The unit may include an attached inclined backboard, mat, bench, or cushion to fully or partially support the user, such as for the user to sit or lay on. The unit may have separate adjustment mechanisms for adjusting the height and/or length of the various portions of the unit to adjust the range of motion of the appendages. The unit may have devices to monitor pulse, oxygen flow and other vital signs. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056123 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SWIMMING ANALYSIS - Systems and methods of analyzing a user's motion during a swimming session are described. One or more motions sensors can collect motion data of the user. A processor circuit can make motion analysis based on the motion data. The processor circuit can determine if the user's arm swing is a genuine swim stroke. The processor circuit can also determine whether the user is swimming or turning. The processor circuit can also classify the user's swim stroke style. The processor circuit can also determine the user's swim stroke phase. The processor circuit can also determine the user's stroke orbit consistency. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056124 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING BASKETBALL PLAYER PERFORMANCE - Systems and methods relating to the tracking of the performance of a person playing basketball are described. The systems and methods can be used to determine and evaluate the shot placement of the basketball at the basketball hoop. The shot placement includes a lateral position and a depth position and is determined from a base point on the basketball hoop. The base point can correspond to the portion of the basketball hoop that is closest to the person's location on the basketball court when taking the shot. A placement map can be provided to the person that provides information on the person's shot placements so that the person can make adjustments to his/her shot placement and increase the probability of making a shot. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056125 | Providing Workout Recap - Athletic activity may be tracked while providing encouragement to perform athletic activity. For example, a user's route may be captured during a workout and used to assemble a media presentation corresponding to the workout. Prior captured images may be assembled forming a hyperlapse video and included in a media presentation corresponding to a user's workout. Images representing locations along a workout route may be assembled and provided in the media presentation and may be shared with other users. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056126 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A TYPE OF DATA AND AN INTEGRITY OF DATA - A method of operating an activity tracking system includes collecting activity data from an activity tracking device, receiving an activity type associated with the activity data via a user input, and evaluating the collected activity data to determine whether one or more aspects thereof are within a predetermined range of values assigned to the received activity type. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056127 | Workout Sensing System - A workout sensing system for collecting and transmitting strength training related data from components embedded within a sleeve of a strength training device such as a barbell, lat bar, or close grip seated row bar. The strength training device tracks metrics including load, repetitions, sets, power, velocity, force, and form. The workout sensing system is comprised of hardware and software that may enable a cloud based platform to analyze a user's strength training data so the user may track and optimize their strength performance in the weight room. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056128 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SWIMMING METRICS - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems of determining swimming metrics of a user during a swimming session. The method can include receiving, by a processor circuit of a user device, motion information from one or more motion sensors of the user device; determining, by the processor circuit using the motion information, a first set of rotational data of the user device, wherein the first set of rotational data is expressed in a first frame of reference; converting, by the processor circuit, the first set of rotational data into a second set of rotational data, wherein the second set of rotational data is expressed in a second frame of reference; determining, by the processor circuit, one or more swimming metrics of the user; and outputting the one or more swimming metrics. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056129 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SWIMMING CALORIMETRY - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of estimating energy expenditure of a user while swimming. A processor circuit of a user device can estimate a speed of the user based on a stroke rate and a stroke length. The processor circuit can estimate an efficiency of the user. The processor circuit can classify a swimming style of the user. The processor circuit can determine energy expenditure of the user based on the speed, the efficiency, and the style. The processor circuit can also detect glides of the user and adjust the energy expenditure. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056130 | PROVIDING INSIGHTS BASED ON HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION - Examples are disclosed herein that relate to integrating health data and calendar data of one or more users and providing insights for a selected user to help the user accomplish an outcome of interest. The insights may be identified based on a group of cohorts determined to be similar to the selected user and/or used to predict a likelihood that the selected user will achieve an outcome of interest. Additional insights may be provided by monitoring an effect that following a recommendation has on the selected user achieving the outcome of interest. Recommendations and/or updates to recommendations may be provided based on the insights. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056131 | EXERCISE SUPPORT SYSTEM, EXERCISE SUPPORT METHOD, EXERCISE SUPPORT PROGRAM, AND EXERCISE SUPPORT DEVICE - A mobile terminal device as an exercise support device includes: an event information acquisition unit which acquires event information about an event for a user; an activity menu acquisition unit which acquires practice day information leading up to the event and an exercise menu; an exercise plan generation unit which generates an exercise plan using the event information, the practice day information, and the exercise menu; a pulse wave information acquisition unit which acquires pulse wave information of the user; and a physical condition determination unit which determines physical condition of the user based on the pulse wave information. The exercise plan generation unit modifies the exercise menu or the exercise plan, based on a result of the determination by the physical condition determination unit. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056132 | EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exercise machine includes a processor, a first display, a deck, and a belt rotatable about the deck. The machine also includes a sensor operably connected to the processor and configured to detect a first performance parameter of a first user running on the belt of the exercise machine. The processor is configured to receive information indicative of a second performance parameter of a second user, the second performance parameter being detected at an additional exercise machine during display of the at least part of the exercise class on a display associated with the additional exercise machine. The processor is also configured to cause the second performance parameter to be displayed on the first display together with the first performance parameter. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056133 | Exercise Machine Adjustable Resistance System and Method - An exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method for efficiently varying the workout resistance for an exercise machine. The exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method generally includes a control unit in communication with a resistance adjustment system of an exercise machine and a biometric monitoring device used by an exerciser on the exercise machine. The control unit receives biometric data from the biometric monitoring device and sends a control signal to the resistance adjustment system to adjust the resistance of the exercise machine based on the biometric data received. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056134 | Gemini belay carabiner with reactive gate technology - This invention is a device to improve the safety of rock climbing and mountaineering participants by use of a reactive joint that allows the simultaneous opening of both gates of a double gate carabiner by manipulation of the action gate that results in the opening of the reaction gate in concert with the action gate, resulting in both gates being opened with only one hand movement by the climber. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056135 | Angler QuickDraw Carabiner with Deflection Fin - This invention is a safety carbiner intended to allow a climber to move around in all positions on the climbing surface without fear that the rope will exert pressure on the gate and accidentally open the gate and allow the rope to escape. The Deflection Fin on the outside of the nose of the long arm of the carbine forces the rope away from the gate. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056136 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2018-03-01 |
20180056137 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball includes a spherical core, and a cover covering the spherical core. The spherical core is formed from a rubber composition including a base rubber, a co-cross-linking agent, a cross-linking initiator, an unsaturated fatty acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and an aromatic carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, the co-cross-linking agent includes an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof, the unsaturated fatty acid and metal salt thereof excludes an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and a metal salt thereof, and the rubber composition includes a metal compound when the co-cross-linking agent contains only an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056138 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball has a plurality of dimples | 2018-03-01 |
20180056139 | MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL - The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls including a layer formed from a composition comprising a relatively soft or low modulus HNP, a layer formed from a composition comprising a relatively hard or high modulus HNP, an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition, and an outer cover layer. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056140 | GOLF BALLS COMPRISING MEDIUM HARDNESS GRADIENT CORE - A golf ball includes a core having an outer surface and a geometric center. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition. An ionomeric inner cover layer is formed about the core and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The golf ball includes an outer cover layer formed from a polyurea or a polyurethane and having a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or less. The outer surface of the core has a trans content of about 12% or less and a hardness of about 71 to 88 Shore C. The geometric center of the core has a trans content of about 10% or less and a hardness of about 60 to 80 Shore C. The core has an outer surface hardness greater than a geometric center hardness by about 5 to 19 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056141 | FOOTBALL TRAINING DEVICE - A training aid for throwing and catching a football. The present invention includes a cord having a first end opposite a second end. A first bracket attaches the first end of the cord to the first end of the football. A second bracket is attached to the second end of the cord. The present invention further includes a mount. The mount is securable to a structure, such as a door frame or a ceiling stud. The second bracket releasably attaches to the mount. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056142 | BALL RETRIEVING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A ball retreiving assembly includes a housing, an ejection member and a cup member. The housing has a first end, a second end and a passageway extending between the first end and the second end. The ejection member is movably disposed within the passageway of the housing. The cup member is operationally connected to the housing and the ejection member, the cup member sized and dimensioned to receive a ball. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056143 | Golf Club Shaft Connection Assembly - A golf club shaft connection assembly comprising first and second shaft sections, male and female adaptors, a hollow retainer, a spring, and a plurality of balls is disclosed herein. The male and female adaptors are each attached to the first and second shaft sections, respectively, preferably with a permanent adhesive. The male adaptor comprises a protrusion that fits within a keyed interior of the female adaptor, and moving the hollow retainer towards the male adaptor reversibly fixes the two adaptors together, while moving the hollow retainer towards the female adaptor allows the male adaptor to be removed from the female adaptor. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056144 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion having a first interior cavity portion and a second interior cavity portion. The first interior cavity portion may be located between the face portion and the second interior cavity portion. The first interior cavity portion may be at least partially filled with a polymer material. The polymer material may be coupled to the face portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056145 | CLUB HEADS WITH VARYING GROOVE PARAMETERS AND RELATED METHODS - Some embodiments include a first golf club head and a second golf club head. The first golf club head includes a body having a face portion, and the second golf club head includes a body having a face portion. Meanwhile, the first club face portion comprises a face surface and at least one first club groove, and the second club face portion comprises a face surface and at least one second club groove. An edge radius of the first club head groove(s) can be less than an edge radius of the second club head groove(s), a base width of the first club head groove(s) can be less than a base width of the second club head groove(s), and/or a sidewall angle of the first club head groove(s) can be greater than a sidewall angle of the second club head groove(s). Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056146 | IRON GOLF CLUB WITH BADGE - A golf club head with a multi-level badge is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head in accordance with the present invention is an iron type golf club head with a multi-level badge that on one level contacts a rear surface of the striking face of the golf club head, and a second level of the multi-level badge contacts a rear surface of a cavity created by the chassis of the golf club head. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056147 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH TEXTURED STRIKING FACE - A golf club head includes a striking face with a plurality of scorelines. A first virtual vertical plane is perpendicular to the striking face and passes through a toe-wardmost extent of the scorelines, and a second virtual vertical plane is parallel to the first virtual vertical plane and passes through a heel-wardmost extent of the scorelines. A central region bounded by the first virtual vertical plane, the second virtual vertical plane, and a striking face periphery has a first average surface roughness Ra1 of between about 40 μin and about 180 μin. And a majority of a toe region hounded by the first vertical plane and the striking face periphery is textured to have a second average surface roughness Ra2 no less than 1.5 times Ra1. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056148 | IRON TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD AND SET - An iron-type golf club head and set having multi-material construction including a carbon steel alloy body and a thin high strength alloy face. A passageway extends from a closed void behind the face, and is accessible from an exterior of the body. The passageway establishes a passageway axis, and at least a portion of the passageway axis intersects the face at an axis-to-face intersection point. The set includes close control of the opening/closing moment of inertia and Ycg distance between club heads. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056149 | PICTURE CODING AND DECODING - A picture with multiple slices is encoded by generating a coded slice representation for each of the slices. A slice flag is set to a first value for the first slice in the picture and corresponding slice flags of the remaining slices are set to a second defined value. A respective slice address is generated for each remaining slice to enable identification of the slice start position within the picture for the slice. A coded picture representation of the picture comprises the coded slice representations, the slice addresses and the slice flags. The slice flags enable differentiation between slices for which slice addresses are required and the slice per picture for which no slice address is needed to identify its slice start position. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056150 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH CHAMFER AND RELATED METHODS - Some embodiments include a golf club head having a hollow body comprising a front portion having a strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a back, a crown portion, and a chamfer extending between the front portion and the crown portion, the chamfer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the chamfer defines a hinge point of the crown portion. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056151 | 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. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056152 | COLLAPSIBLE SINGLE PASSENGER RIDING GOLF BAG CART - A standing riding golf bag cart ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180056153 | Adjustable Locking Shaft for Sporting Goods - An adjustable and releasably lockable shaft for sporting goods, such as lacrosse sticks, and a method for adjusting and releasably locking the length of sporting goods shafts, is disclosed. The device may include a first shaft and a second shaft, which may be connected through a connector component. The connector component may provide structural support for one or both shafts, resisting flexion and deformation during use. One or both shafts may be unlocked and removed from the connector component, allowing for easier travel and storage. Shafts may also be connected when desirable, such as for defensive lacrosse play, or disconnected when shorter devices are desired, such as for offensive lacrosse play. Other components and structures may also be attached using similar methods and structures. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056154 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head may include a body and a sole plate. The body may include a hosel portion, a front strike face, a crown and a sole. The sole may include a floor and sidewalls extending from the floor to the crown. The sole may include weight ports for receiving weighted slugs. The sole plate may be rotatably mounted to the sole, wherein the sole plate is rotatable, while remaining mounted to the sole, between a cover position in which the sole plate covers each of the weight ports and at least one access position in which each and every weighted port is accessible for removal or insertion of a weighted slug. | 2018-03-01 |
20180056155 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PLAY FOR A GOLF CHIPPING GAME - Disclosed is a golf chipping game and methods of play for a golf chipping game. The golf chipping game includes an inclined playing surface having a plurality of holes defined therein; an impact absorbent material comprising or affixed to the playing surface; and a chipping mat disposable a distance from the playing surface. | 2018-03-01 |