12th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200086160 | Exercise Device - This disclosure provides an exercise device comprising a weighted head and a handle. In some embodiments, the exercise device may be essentially as shown in FIGS. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086161 | WORKOUT AND REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - A bodybuilding and rehabilitation equipment is formed by aflexible rope ( | 2020-03-19 |
20200086162 | Resistance Band Boxing Fitness Device - A boxing fitness device has a wearable portion configured to be worn on the torso and having a support panel, a resistance band apparatus having an anchor panel and resistance bands connected to the anchor panel, and a pair of handles connected to the resistance bands and configured to be held by a user such that the resistance bands provide resistance to a boxing motion. The handles may be connected to gloves or to a handle that has holders for controllers for a virtual reality system. The various components are interchangeable and adaptable to customize at least the weight, positioning, and resistance provided by the device. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086163 | Resistance Exercise Apparatus and Accompanying Method - An adjustable resistance apparatus including a universal mounting bracket assembly, the universal mounting bracket assembly secures the adjustable resistance apparatus to a treadmill, an electric winch, an upper cross-member, wherein the upper cross-member provides structural support to the adjustable resistance apparatus, a lower cross-member, wherein the lower cross-member holds the electric winch, an elastomeric band, wherein the elastomeric band is secured on one end to the electric winch and on an opposite end to a waist attachment point; and a control box, wherein the control box further includes a frame, a microcontroller and receiver/transmitter couple utilizing a personal area network (WPAN) or even a wireless personal area network (WPAN) such as a IrDA, Wireless USB, Bluetooth® and ZigBee® receiver and transmitter, a 12-volt power supply; and a winch relay. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086164 | PORTABLE LOWER LIMB THERAPY DEVICE - A portable lower limb therapy device having a support base and a pulley system. The support base includes an exterior surface suitable to slide on smooth surfaces and an interior surface suitable to receive and conform to a foot of a user. The pulley system defines a closed force transfer system that is integrated with the support base. The pulley system employs a pair of cord members which run along the right and left sides of the support member, a cross member positioned above the support member and connected at each end to one of the cord members, and two adjustable handle mechanisms. The pulley system is configured to transfer force applied behind and above the foot of a user that is in the support base to the support base. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086165 | MULTI-USE FITNESS MACHINE AND METHODS OF USE - A fitness machine enabling several lunge and squat-style exercises comprises a frame that provides the basic structure of the machine. The frame includes a set of horizontal beams and a set of vertical beams creating a rectangular interior exercise space for a user to stand. A handle is included with each horizontal guide rail that slides forward and backward along the horizontal guide rail. The horizontal guide rail is movably connected between two of the vertical guide rails such that the horizontal guide rail freely slides up and down the vertical guide rails, ensuring that the horizontal guide rail maintains a parallel relationship with the floor throughout the entire range of motion during use. The handles and the horizontal guide rails significantly improve the user's balance during the exercise, eliminating unnecessary stress on the knees, hips, and lower back. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086166 | RECUMBENT THERAPEUTIC AND EXERCISE DEVICE - A therapeutic and exercise device includes a frame; a hand crank coupled to the frame which is rotatably movable by a user, the hand crank coupled to a vertically oriented rail such that the hand crank is adjustable in a vertical plane fore and aft relative to a support surface for the therapeutic and exercise device; a foot crank coupled to the frame which is rotatably movable by the user, the foot crank coupled to a horizontally oriented rail such that the foot crank is adjustable in a horizontal plane; and a brake coupled to the frame and to at least one of the hand crank or the foot crank, the brake configured to selectively apply a braking force to said at least one of the hand crank or the foot crank to resist rotational movement of the at least one of the hand crank or the foot crank. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086167 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus is disclosed, comprising a first frame, a second frame aligned about parallel to the first frame, and at least three crossbars extending about orthogonally between inward faces of the frames. Each of the first frame and the second frame includes at least three vertices, at least three sides extending between the at least three vertices, at least three attachment struts disposed inward from the at least three vertices, and at least three load posts extending from an outward face of the frames. The at least three sides of each frame are formed of at least three frame struts. The at least three crossbars attach to one of the at least three attachment struts of the first frame and one of the at least three attachment struts of the second frame. The load posts are arranged and disposed to receive and releasably retain a plurality of weights. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086168 | Multi-function exercise treadmill - A multi-function exercise treadmill includes a tread belt driven by an electric motor; an underlying frame including two front uprights, an intermediate upright with the electric motor secured thereto, two side rails with the tread belt rotatably disposed therebetween, two cross rails each interconnecting the front uprights and secured to the intermediate upright, a rack disposed on the intermediate upright and including a plurality of cavities configured to place a plurality of dumbbells therein, and a plurality of pairs of bars disposed on the intermediate upright; a massaging strap driven by the electric motor; and a plurality of rally ropes each having one end secured to the cross rail. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086169 | FITNESS EQUIPMENT - A fitness equipment includes a main body, a binding structure and a support base. The main body is supported on the ground and includes a pedal unit. The binding structure is disposed on the main body. The support base is detachably pivoted to the binding structure and is rotatable correspondingly to the main body, wherein the support base includes a seat, a handlebar and a connecting structure. The handlebar is disposed on the seat. The connecting structure is disposed on the seat and detachably pivoted to the binding structure. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086170 | PORTABLE DEVICES FOR EXERCISING MUSCLES IN THE ANKLE, FOOT, AND/OR LEG, AND RELATED METHODS - A portable exercise device includes a first body and a second body. The exercise device also includes a support structure pivotably connecting the first and second bodies. The support structure is configured to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to resist movement of the first and second bodies toward one another when the support structure is in the engaged position. When the support structure is in the engaged position, the first body is positioned substantially parallel to the second body such that in a first open, in-use configuration of the device, the first body has a first neutral position relative to a pivot axis and in a second open, in-use configuration of the device, the second body has a second neutral position relative to the pivot axis. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086171 | GLUTE PRESS EXERCISE MACHINE - A glute press exercise machine including: a four-bar linkage connected to a stationary frame; a rotatable back support connected to the four-bar linkage; a seat connected to the four-bar linkage; and a foot support connected to the stationary frame. A lower portion of the back support extends below the user's hips to support the users hips during a glute press exercise. This lower portion supports at least 10% of the user's weight. In operation, the seat rotates downwardly away from the user's hips during a glute press exercise and then rotates upwardly again to contact the user's bottom between every repetition of the glute press exercise. The four-bar linkage is pivotally connected to the stationary frame at a location near ground level. The foot support is positioned below 25 cm from the ground and extends forwardly beyond the front of the stationary frame. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086172 | PORTABLE DEVICES FOR EXERCISING MUSCLES IN THE ANKLE, FOOT, AND/OR LEG, AND RELATED METHODS - A portable exercise device includes a pedal pivotably connected to a pair of supports. The pedal has a neutral position relative to a pivot axis. The pedal is configured to rotate about the pivot axis in a first direction toward one support and in a second direction, opposite the first direction, toward the other support. The exercise device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to exert a force on the pedal about the pivot axis in a direction opposite to the respective direction of rotation of the pedal about the pivot axis. The device is movable between an open, in-use configuration, where the pedal is disposed in the neutral position to receive a foot of a user and the pair of supports together form a triangular base, and a closed configuration, where the pair of supports are flush against the pedal. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086173 | PORTABLE LOWER LIMB THERAPY DEVICE - A portable lower limb therapy device having a support base and a pulley system. The support base includes a platform member fixably mounted on top of a slider and a heel panel positioned behind the platform member. The heel panel, which sits orthogonally relative to the platform member, is attached to the slider so as to extend from the rear end of the slider. The pulley system defines a closed force transfer system that is integrated with the support base. The pulley system employs a cord member, a support member, a cross member, and two handles and is configured to transfer force applied behind the heel panel to the platform member as well as force applied above a user's foot that is positioned on top of the platform member to the platform member. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086174 | A GOLF BALL COMPRISING A VERY-LOW MELT FLOW INNER COVER LAYER COMPOSITION - A golf ball including a core; an inner cover layer formed from a first thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of about 0.005 inches to 0.40 inches and a surface hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater; and an outer cover layer formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane material and having a thickness of about 0.01 inches to 0.075 inches and a surface hardness of about 60 Shore D or less. The thermoplastic composition has a first melt flow index at 280° C. under a 10-kg load of less than about 35 g/10 min and a second melt flow index at 265° C. under a 5-kg load of less than about 10 g/10 min. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086175 | GOLF BALL - To provide a golf ball that can prevent a decrease in carry distance of a driver shot when it rains and also, can exert excellent spinning performance upon an approach shot. The golf ball of the present invention includes a core, a cover that is provided on an outer side of the core and is provided with dimples, and an outermost layer that is formed on an outer side of the cover and made of a material having a contact angle of 90° or more. The golf ball has a dynamic friction coefficient of 0.52 or more. The material constituting the outermost layer comprises a urethane coating that contains a water repellent additive, and the water repellent additive includes a fluorinated surfactant, silicone-modified acrylate or hydrophobic silica. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086176 | MULTI-PIECE SOLID GOLF BALL - A multi-piece solid golf ball having a two-layer core with an inner core layer and an outer core layer and having a cover of at least two layers including an intermediate layer and an outer layer with numerous dimples on the surface is characterized in that the hardest cover layer has a specific material hardness and the ball has a specific value obtained by subtracting the surface hardness of the overall core from the surface hardness of the hardest cover layer, a specific deflection, and a specific value obtained by subtracting the initial velocity of the inner core layer from the initial velocity of the sphere consisting of the inner core layer encased by the outer core layer. This golf ball enables relatively low head speed golfers to achieve a good distance on full shots with drivers and iron clubs and also provides a soft, comfortable feel at impact. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086177 | GOLF BALL WITH SOFT FEEL - A golf ball comprising:
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20200086178 | SPORTS TRAINING BALL WITH ENHANCED GRIPPING SURFACE - A sports ball, such as a lacrosse ball, comprising, an outer shell layer defining an enclosure having an interior volume for housing a filler material, the outer shell layer comprising a plurality of sections (pads or panels) connected along a plurality of seams, the sections having an outer surface comprising one or more layers of a substantially smooth non-woven synthetic leather, such as a synthetic suede, microfiber, or micro-velour, with an optional surface coating, which produce a frictional resistance (coefficient of friction) which decreases ball slippage against a surface or when released from the strings of a lacrosse stick. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086179 | BILLIARD BALL FOR TRAINING - The present invention relates to two integrated billiard balls for training, which include an image ball and an object ball assembled together by a connecting means and integrated through spherical contact therebetween so that, at the time of billiard training, a trainee can figure out a situation in which the trainee can hit the object ball coupled to the image ball of the training billiard balls, with a predetermined thickness, just by accurately hitting a cue ball while aiming the center of the image ball. Therefore, the present invention enables a trainee to easily practice thickness adjustment of an object ball and thus improve his or her billiard capability. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086180 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING SPORTS BALLS CONFIGURED WITH ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - Systems and methods for tracking a sports ball assembly in real time during a sporting event are disclosed. A structure of the sports ball assembly is also disclosed. The sports ball assembly comprises at least one electronic circuit embedded or attached to a sports ball. The sports ball assembly is in network communication with a server processor via at least two receivers within a sports arena. The sports ball assembly generates and transmits UWB data packets comprising movement-related data for the sports ball assembly in real time at a predetermined rate. The at least two receivers receive the UWB data packets and transmit to the server processor with time stamps. The server processor is operable to determine a movement of the sports ball assembly based on the UWB data packets and the time stamps received from the at least two receivers. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086181 | Kids Bracelet - A rubber, plastic, or silicone bracelet that an adult or child can wear on their wrist. The bracelet has a concave top designed with four contact points that grip a ball about its circumference, and allow the user to place and remove any plastic, foam, or rubber ball. The concave surface of the bracelet also allows a ball with a smooth surface and a slightly larger radius of curvature to be fit easily in the cavity and held in place through a light force of suction, thereby allowing for easy placement and removal by the user. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086182 | Autonomous tennis ball retrieval robot - An autonomous robot that collects tennis balls on a tennis court surface and transfers them into a tennis ball shooter. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086183 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH OPTIMIZED CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf club heads with optimized characteristics including optimizing the head center of gravity height and depth in relation to the head volume and mass, are presented herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086184 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a striking face, a crown and a sole. The crown and/or the sole includes an FRP member formed by a fiber reinforced plastic that contains a fiber and a matrix resin. The FRP member has an average flexural modulus of greater than or equal to 25 GPa. The fiber may contain a carbon fiber. The carbon fiber may have a tensile elastic modulus of greater than or equal to 300 GPa. The fiber may contain a metallic fiber. The FRP member may have a resin content of less than or equal to 40% by weight. The matrix resin may have a glass transition temperature of higher than or equal to 150° C. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086185 | FORCE FOCUSING GOLF CLUB - A golf club includes a shaft, a grip, and a club head. The shaft is coupled to the grip and to the club head. The club head includes a substantially rigid shell, a club face, and a contact area. The substantially rigid shell includes a conventional shape that has a toe area, a heel area, a sole area, a top area, and a back area. The club face is mechanically coupled to the substantially rigid shell to provide a face of the club head. The contact area is within the substantially rigid shell and positioned proximal to the club face. The contact area includes a plurality of force-focusing layers that functions to concentrate impact forces of the club head towards an area on the club face that makes contact with a golf ball during contact with the golf ball. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086186 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a striking face, a crown and a sole. The crown and/or the sole includes an FRP member formed by a fiber reinforced plastic that contains a fiber and a matrix resin. The head has one or more characteristic mode shapes each having a natural frequency of 3000 Hz or greater and 5000 Hz or less. Of the one or more characteristic mode shapes, one characteristic mode shape that has a largest amplitude of a center of figure of the FRP member is defined as a specific characteristic mode shape, the specific characteristic mode shape has a frequency that is defined as a specific modal frequency, and the specific modal frequency has a modal damping ratio that is defined as a specific modal damping ratio. The specific modal damping ratio of the head is less than or equal to 0.6%. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086187 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A golf club head and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The golf club head includes a club head body and a striking face unit. The club head body includes a main body and a coupling portion extending from the main body, defining an opening, and having an end that is concaved toward the main body to form an engaging recess. The striking face unit has a connecting portion and covers the opening. The connecting portion is inserted into the engaging recess of the coupling portion and is connected to the club head body. The club head body is made of a first metal material and the connecting portion is made of a second metal material having a melting point higher than that of the first metal material. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086188 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head comprises a sole portion defined as being surrounded by a sole contour line which is the outer peripheral border of the head in the bottom view of the head. The sole portion is provided with a weight member and a retaining portion retaining the weight member. The weight member comprises a lower surface facing toward a bottom surface side of the head, and a first side surface extending upward from a first side portion of the lower surface. The lower surface is exposed to the outside in a bottom surface of the head. The first side surface is exposed to the outside on the side of the sole contour line. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086189 | BAT WITH DISCS IN ITS BARREL PORTION - An apparatus for a ball bat and a ball bat comprising at least one disc member that defines an outer diameter corresponding to an inner diameter defined by the ball bat to create a fit within close proximity between the at least one disc member and the ball bat. The at least one disc member can be located within the barrel portion of the ball bat. The at least one disc member can include at least one solid disc member that is located within a sweet spot of the ball bat. In some embodiments, the apparatus for a ball bat and the ball bat can further include an at least one insulation foam member. The at least one insulation foam member can separate the at least one disc member. The at least one insulation foam member can define a hollow center portion. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086190 | BAT WITH FOAM CORE INSERT - A composite ball bat comprising a handle, a tapered portion extending from an attachment end of the handle, and a barrel portion extending from the tapered portion to an end-cap end is provided. The barrel portion includes an inner surface and an outer surface. A foam core insert is preferably located within the barrel portion so that it is friction fit within the inner surface of the bat. The specific strength of the foam core insert may be 40 kNm/kg or more, and the specific modulus of the foam core insert may be at least 1,000 kNm/kg. The foam core insert is preferably less than 0.5 g/cc and preferably has a compressive strength greater than 16,500 kPa. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086191 | GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING FACE DEFORMATION LIMITING MEMBER - A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, includes a face having a ball striking surface, an inner surface opposite the ball striking surface, and a body connected to the face and extending rearward from the face. The head has a deformation limiting member located behind the face and having an end spaced a distance from the inner surface of the face. The face and the deformation limiting member are adapted such that an impact of the ball on the ball striking surface causes deformation of the face toward the deformation limiting member. When the deformation of the face is sufficient to cause the inner surface of the face to engage the deformation limiting member, the deformation limiting member exerts a force on the face to resist further deformation of the face. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086192 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR USE WITH ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure provides an adjustment device for use in adjusting walls of athletic equipment that includes a base bracket defining an aperture secured around one end of a rod or resilient member, and a secondary bracket defining a corresponding aperture secured around an opposite end of the rod or resilient member. The base bracket and secondary bracket each include a receiving portion configured to receive and lock walls of the athletic equipment. In one form, a knob or arm is secured to the rod such that the secondary bracket is moved in a direction away from the base bracket. The base bracket and secondary bracket may include at least one protection member and/or the receiving portion of the base bracket and secondary bracket may include a barrier member to protect the walls of the athletic equipment. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086193 | FAST FOLDING STRUCTURE OF BASKETBALL BACKSTOP - A fast folding structure of a basketball backstop includes two bilaterally symmetric standpipes, two connecting rods riveted with each other in an X-shape, and two Y-shaped leg assemblies. The connecting rods are movably connected with the standpipes respectively. The leg assemblies are installed respectively on the standpipes, and each leg assembly includes a leg tube and a strut. A top of the strut is riveted to the leg tube, and a bottom of the strut is riveted to the standpipe. The movable connection is realized through a sliding block fitting on the standpipe. A backboard is assembled between the top ends of standpipes. Upon collecting the basketball backstop, the sliding block ascends along the standpipe; whereas the connecting rods, leg assemblies, and standpipes converge together gradually to implement the fast folding of the basketball backstop and the increase or decrease of rings flexibly. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086194 | BASKETBALL PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEM - A basketball performance monitoring system comprising a local microprocessor in communication with a remote computational system. At least one sensor is coupled to the microprocessor. The at least one sensor is coupled to a basketball goal and is configured to sense at least one of an attempt to score a goal and a successful goal. A first display is coupled to the microprocessor and a second display is coupled to the remote computational system. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086195 | Tackle Bag - A training apparatus for use in tackle training, comprises an elongate contact pad having a front surface; and at least two laterally extending elongate members disposed in general longitudinal alignment with the elongate contact pad, wherein the laterally extending elongate members are disposed to the rear of the elongate contact pad, which provides an effective training apparatus for improvements in collisions, tackles and especially the ‘grapple’ tackle in rugby, thereby improving point of contact, height of approach and arm grip strength. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086196 | DIGITAL GOLF ASSISTANT - A method includes maintaining a plurality of golf-related ability metrics from a plurality of users, each of the plurality of users having a respective scoring average or handicap that is within a predetermined tolerance of a scoring average or handicap of an individual user; determining a statistical distribution of each of the plurality of ability metrics; receiving score data from the individual user corresponding to a plurality of shots performed on a golf course; determining an ability metric from the score data received from the individual user; generating a visual image that illustrates the determined ability metric within the statistical distribution; and displaying the visual image via the electronic user interface. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086197 | PERSONAL FITNESS MACHINE DEVICE USING VR - Provided is a personal fitness machine device using VR including: a driving unit collecting front location information of a user and front posture information of the user; a VR unit which collects rear location information, rear posture information, and distance information of the user; an exercise unit including a bottom frame, a footrest unit, a separation prevention unit, a back support frame, and a waist protector, and a control unit which controls the driving unit, the VR unit, and the exercise unit, compares the front posture information of the user and pre-stored posture information, and generates posture correction information. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086198 | BOWLING BALL RAMP INCLUDING EMBEDDED LIGHTING AND/OR SOUND - A bowling ball ramp includes a substantially transparent, generally hollow, tubular stand assembly, a substantially transparent, generally hollow, tubular ramp assembly structurally coupled to the stand assembly, and lighting embedded within at least one of the stand assembly and the ramp assembly. A detection sensor is provided for detecting a bowling ball on the ramp assembly. Electronics activate the lighting to illuminate the stand assembly and/or the ramp assembly in response to the detection sensor detecting the bowling ball on the ramp assembly. The electronics may also activate an audio speaker to produce an audible sound in response to the detection sensor detecting the bowling ball on the ramp assembly. The embedded lighting and/or the audible sound enhance the enjoyment of a bowling experience for a child or handicapped individual using the bowling ball ramp. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086199 | VIRTUAL REALITY SPORTS TRAINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Virtual and augmented reality sports training environments are disclosed. A user interacts with virtual players in a simulated environment of a virtual reality sporting event. In some embodiments, the user's actions and decisions are monitored by the simulated environment. The environment evaluates the user's performance, and provides quantitative scoring based on the user's decisions and timing. Coaches and other users may design customized scenarios or plays to train and test users, and the resultant scores may be reviewed by the coach. In one application, real life pitchers and their pitching data are tracked and replicated in a simulated pitching environment. A team of users may practice against a simulation of a pitcher they are about to compete against, swinging at pitches that they would see in a real game. Such environments may maximize effective practice time for users, and help develop better players with improved decision-making skills. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086200 | METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING GOLF SWINGS AND TRACKING STATISTICS DURING A GOLF ROUND - A system and method for automatically identifying a golf swing without any active participation on the part of the golfer is disclosed. The application program stored on and operating from an electronic device system uses data from a gyroscope and accelerometer to identify the golf swing. The system also automatically keeps statistics about the golfer's round of golf based on the GPS location of the identified swings. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086201 | THRUST-RESPONSIVE SURFACE MATERIAL FOR SKIS - A thrust-responsive structure for skis includes a plurality of retractable elements. Each retractable element includes a portion configured to move from an elevated position to a retracted position. Each retractable element further includes a first retention feature. The structure further comprises a matrix surrounding at least a subset of the plurality of retractable elements. The matrix is static relative to the plurality of retractable elements. The matrix includes a plurality of second retention features configured to captively engage the first retention features of the plurality of retractable elements. A position of each retractable element of the plurality of retractable elements, in the elevated position, is limited by contact between the first retention feature and the second retention feature. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086202 | Pool Rack - The present invention is directed to a pool rack for grouping pool balls tightly on a pool table. The frame has walls that may be disassembled and may move between, and exist alternatively in, an extended position that loosely group a set of billiard balls, wherein the rack walls are substantially upstanding and, or a closed position that tightly groups the balls, wherein the rack walls are angled and the frame sits atop the billiard balls. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086203 | CARD HANDLING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS - Card-handling devices may include a card-shuffling apparatus, a card output portion, and/or a card input portion. The card input portion may include a card rotation device. The card rotation device may be configured to receive and rotate cards about a minor axis of the cards. The card-handling device may include a card-shuffling apparatus including a carousel having at least one-hundred compartments each configured to hold between one and ten cards and arranged radially about the carousel. The card-handling device may be positioned at a gaming structure with a playing surface. The card-handling device may include a card output portion for receiving shuffled cards from the card-shuffling apparatus. The card output portion may be configured to receive the cards where major faces of the playing cards are oriented in a plane substantially transverse to the playing surface. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086204 | CARD-HANDLING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS - A card-handling device and related methods may include a card intake, a card rotation device, and a card output. The card rotation device may be configured to rotate at least one of the one or more playing cards about a minor axis of the one or more playing cards to randomly alter an orientation of lateral edges of the one or more playing cards. A card-handling device and related methods may be configured to recognize unreadable cards and move the unreadable cards to a designated position. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086205 | METHODS FOR SELECTING DICE FOR A GAMING SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for providing a selection of dice to use in a dice gaming system. In one aspect, a method for providing a selection of dice may include providing X selection items corresponding to Y separate dice systems, where each of the Y separate dice systems are configured to throw at least one dice in an enclosed space. The method may further include receiving a selection of the X selection items corresponding to the Y separate dice systems. The method may additionally include visually indicating the selection of the X selection items. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086206 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - [Problem] In the past, a prescribed action could not be executed through an enjoyable operation. [Solution] The information processing device according to one embodiment comprises an output unit for outputting one or more blank areas corresponding to one or more items of blank area information, and one or more objects; a receiving unit for receiving a move command with respect to the object; a mover unit for moving the object in response to a move command received by the receiving unit; and an execution unit for, in cases where the position of an object moved by the mover unit exists in a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the blank area, executing an action that corresponds to the blank area or moved object. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086207 | Simplified craps game with a color coded and or related coded system of wagering, utilizing a pay grid multiplayer payout and bonus bets - A portable craps game incorporating a color-coding or other indicia system of wagering, which includes a game mat, the game mat incorporating various sections, for participatory play, including a pay grid, a roll area, placed bets area, a pass bets area, and a location for field bets during game play. The game is played with 1-6 players, and a dealer, and each player commits to selection of one of the colors or indicia in front of them, which committed to color remains with the player during participation in the said game. The player also selects the coloration in the pay grid area, so that the odds can increase, during participation in the game, so long as the player participates and is successful in their selection of the placed bets area. The throw of the dice by the various participants generally progresses clockwise around the game mat, during participation in this portable craps game. The game mat may be a pair of back-to-back tables, with a divider provided therebetween, and the pay grid area may be electronically displayed upon the divider. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086208 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING A PHYSICAL OBJECT USING A PASSIVE OBJECT HAVING A REFLECTIVE SURFACE - Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for tracking physical objects using a passive reflective object. A computer-implemented method includes obtaining a location profile derived from content capturing a passive object having a reflective surface reflecting one or more real-world objects. The passive object is attached to a physical object. The method further includes transmitting the location profile to a simulation device. The method further includes generating a virtual representation of the physical object based on the location profile of the passive object. The method further includes presenting the virtual representation in a simulation experience. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086209 | STORAGE MEDIUM STORING GAME PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESSING METHOD - An example of an information processing apparatus repeatedly acquires input positions detected by a pointing device. The information processing apparatus executes a first process on a first object in a virtual game space in response to a second input which is performed after end of a first input to the pointing device and within a first time period from the first input. The information processing apparatus sets a reference position, based on an input position at which the second input to the pointing device is started. The information processing apparatus executes a first movement process for causing the first object to move in the virtual game space, based on the reference position and on the input position of the second input which is continuously performed from start of the second input to the pointing device. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086210 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES IN MULTI-DIMENSIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for presenting in a graphical user interface a plurality of associable three-dimensional (3D) actions and a plurality of accessories having distinct operational functions, receiving a request to associate one of the plurality of 3D associable actions with an input function of a select one of the plurality of accessories, associating the 3D action with the input function of the selected accessory, monitoring the selected accessory for a stimulation of the input function, and transmitting the 3D action responsive to detecting the stimulation of the input function. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086211 | HANDHELD CONTROLLERS WITH SWAPPABLE CONTROLS - Described herein are, among other things, handheld controllers that include housings having one or more receiver portions for detachably coupling to one or more controls. For example, a housing of one such controller may include, on a front surface of the housing, a receiver that is configured to detachably couple to one or more joysticks, one or more D-pads, one or more track pads, one or more buttons, and/or the like. In some instances, a user may swap a first control for a second control based on a current application (e.g., game title) that the user is playing, based on comfort of the user, and/or for any other reason. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086212 | Easy-to-store Combined Wireless Gun-shaped Simulation Game Controller - The invention relates to an easy-to-store combined wireless gun-shaped simulation game controller of the present invention which includes a gun-shaped body, a recoil simulation device, a barrel device, a reloading device, an aiming device and a controller. The gun-shaped body is provided with a bolt, a first distance sensor, a second distance sensor, a trigger and a rotary switch. The rotary switch includes a rotating wheel, a circular bracket, a marking recognition device and a position identifier. The recoil simulation device includes an electrical cylinder dispose in the buttstock, a support plate, a pair of guiding rods and a tension spring. The gun-shaped body is connected to the barrel device. The reloading device includes a pressure plate, a pressure sensor, a lithium battery and a second button. The easy-to-store combined wireless gun-shaped simulation game controller has a reasonable and simple structure, convenient to use, unlimited player activity range, and strong participation sense and high degree of intelligence, etc., which effectively solve the problem that the traditional gun-shaped game controller is not easy to store. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086213 | Web-Based Game Controller - A video game system includes a video server system (VSS) having a first network address. The VSS pairs a game controller having a second network address with a display system having a third network address. The VSS receives controller data packets directed to the first network address from the game controller over a first communication channel. The controller data packets include the second network address and information for updating a game state of a video game. The VSS decodes the controller data packets and directs generation of an updated game state of the video game using information within the controller data packets. The VSS generates a video stream of the video game using the updated game state. The VSS transmits the video stream to the display system at the third network address over a second communication channel. The first and second communication channels differ by at least one network segment. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086214 | STORAGE MEDIUM STORING GAME PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESSING METHOD - An example of an information processing apparatus repeatedly acquires input positions detected by a pointing device, each position corresponding to a position on a display screen. The information processing apparatus executes a predetermined first process on an object in a virtual game space, at least on a condition that an input position detected when an input to the pointing device is started is within a predetermined area. The information processing apparatus sets a reference position, based on an input position regarding an input to the pointing device. The information processing apparatus executes a movement process for causing the object to move, based on the reference position and on the input position of the input which is continuously performed from start of the input to the pointing device. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086215 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - [Object] To provide a technology that enhances a user experience by appropriately setting vibration strength for each type of a sound output section. [Solving Means] An information processing apparatus according to the present technology includes a control section. The control section determines a type of a sound output section outputting a sound and changes vibration strength of a vibration section in accordance with the determined type of the sound output section. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086216 | COMPUTER SYSTEM - A storage object storing a non-playable character (NPC) is flown until a given flight end condition is satisfied based on a player's action operation. The stored NPC is caused to appear from the storage object satisfying the flight end condition. In addition, the NPC having appeared from the storage object is automatically controlled. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086217 | DYNAMIC INTERFACES FOR LAUNCHING DIRECT GAMEPLAY - A method for launching interactive content including associating one or more templates with a corresponding one or more activities of an interactive content title and transmitting the one or more templates to a platform server. The method includes selecting and displaying a set of templates generated from the one or more templates received on a user device. The method includes launching the activity in the interactive title based on a template selected by a user. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086218 | GAME SYSTEM, METHOD OF PROVIDING A MATCH-UP GAME, AND METHOD OF EXECUTING THE MATCH-UP GAME - The server performs the ranking determination process for determining the ranking of each player based on the variable information stored in a given timing, the specific player specifying process specifying a player who satisfies a given condition for the determined ranking of each player as a specific player, and the information providing process for providing the player-related information of the specific player stored in a player information storage and identification information for identifying the specified player from other players, to the terminal device concerned, in association with each other. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086219 | AUGMENTED REALITY-BASED SPORTS GAME SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A sports game simulation method through wearable glasses which support an augmented reality mode according to the present invention includes the steps of: receiving information on a size of an actual physical space; generating an entire game space based on the information on the size of the actual physical space; displaying a virtual object to be overlaid on the entire game space; receiving information on a user's movement; and updating position information of the virtual object in the entire game space based on the information on the motion of the user. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086220 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTUATING A SHOW ELEMENT ON A RIDE VEHICLE - A ride vehicle system includes a ride track and a ride vehicle. The ride track includes a vehicle rail and an accessory rail. The ride vehicle includes a ride vehicle base, a show element coupled to the ride vehicle base, and a mechanical linkage. The ride vehicle base is configured to interface with the vehicle rail of the ride track and to move along the vehicle rail of the ride track. The show element coupled to the ride vehicle base is configured to actuate with respect to the ride vehicle base. The mechanical linkage includes a first end coupled to the show element and a second end coupled to the accessory rail of the ride track. The mechanical linkage is configured to move along the accessory rail and to actuate the show element based at least in part on a position of the accessory rail with respect to the vehicle rail. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086221 | SUSPENDED ROLLERCOASTER VEHICLE WITH ROTATIONAL LOCKAGE - An amusement device includes a substructure with a passenger seat, which is rotatable relative to a main structure by a bearing and a coupling. The coupling has a coupling ring and a coupling actuator for driving the substructure about a coupling axis C-C. The coupling ring has an end face which is toothed to engage with a toothed end face of a lock element of a lockage for rotationally locking the coupling ring with respect to the main structure. The lock element is axially movable and rotationally constrained with respect to an lockage actuator. A spring and electromagnet respectively serve for axially moving the lock element. During a normal ride, the lockage is open and all kind of rotations are possible, but in case of an interference the lockage engages for safety. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086222 | Habitable Support Structure for Observation Wheels - Systems and related methods related to structures with large-scale rotatable elements. Some of the present systems comprise: a tower defining a plurality of human-habitable spaces; a tower hub coupled to the tower and having a transverse dimension of at least 50 feet; an observation wheel rotatably coupled to the tower and having a central wheel hub; and one or more bearings disposed between the tower hub and the wheel hub to rotatably support the observation wheel relative to the tower. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086223 | Immersive Device - An immersive device may include reflective mirrored surfaces that form a perimeter of and bound a reflective chamber. Various geometric shapes of inner chamber such as platonic solids and objects of constant width are described that facilitate clusters of tessellations into infinite reflection unobtainable using other shapes. Specialized sizing and arrangements of the shapes allow for discrete full body observations of the tessellation clusters. One or more light emitting elements may be configured to emit light into the reflective chamber. A processing unit may be in electrical communication with the light emitting elements. A sound device may be in communication with the processing unit, and the sound device may be configured to output sound to a user within the reflective chamber. An array of sensors, such as: digital camera, microphone, and electrophysiological monitoring devices that may be in communication with the processing unit and are configured to change the experience of the user within the chamber depending upon the signals from the sensors on the user. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086224 | TOY - Described herein is a method for producing a toy, in particular a toy car. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086225 | CIRCUIT BLOCKS - Circuit blocks are provided. A circuit block may include a substrate and at least one electrical component mounted on the substrate. The circuit block may also include a non-conductive frame coupled to the substrate, and at least one post coupled to the substrate and extending from the substrate and through at least a portion of the frame in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the major surface of the substrate. Moreover, the circuit block may include a contact coupled to a second, opposite surface of the substrate and including a corner section projecting outwardly from the frame and extending in at least two directions substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the at least one post. The block may also include at least one magnet positioned proximate the flexible corner section of the contact and configured to magnetically attract at least one other circuit block. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086226 | Interactive Storytelling Kit - An interactive storytelling kit. The interactive storytelling kit has a story source material and a main container. The main container includes a base, at least one sidewall, and a removably securable lid, thereby defining a main container interior volume. A plurality of small containers fit inside the main container's interior volume. The plurality of small containers each include a base, at least one sidewall, and a removably securable small container lid, thereby defining a small container interior volume. The small container lid has indicia disposed on an external surface. Storytelling aids fit inside the small containers interior volume. In use an individual reads a story from the source material and opens corresponding small containers at defined key points in the story to reveal storytelling aids that aid in engaging an audience with the story. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086227 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR DEHYDRATING A BYPRODUCT STREAM IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The present disclosure provides processes and systems for dehydrating a byproduct stream in ethanol production. In one embodiment, a feed mixture is distilled with one or more distillation units to remove at least a portion of the water, and form a first byproduct stream. The first byproduct stream is contacted with a molecular sieve unit, thereby forming a product stream. The molecular sieve unit is cyclically contacted with at least a portion of the product stream to regenerate the molecular sieve unit and form one or more regenerate streams. A second byproduct stream including at least one of (1) the regenerate streams and (2) at least a portion of the fusel oil stream is contacted with a separation system, thereby forming a permeate and a retentate. At least a portion of the retentate is forwarded into the product stream. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086228 | Separator For Fractional Separation Of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extracts - Generally, an extraction system useful in separating an extract from a matrix using one or more extractants. Specifically, an extractor including one or more of: an extraction vessel having an extractor vessel internal surface which defines an extraction chamber which communicates between open extraction vessel first and second ends, a first piston configured to sealably engage the extractor vessel internal surface of the extraction vessel first end or a second piston adapted to sealably engage the extractor vessel internal surface of the extraction vessel second end. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086229 | Method and system for shatter extraction - Concentrated cannabis extract is obtained from raw cannabis plant material using a mixed solvent extraction process. The cannabis is soaked and agitated in a chilled mixture of butane, propane and isobutane. After removing the solid plant material, the remaining solvent mixture, now with dissolved extracts, is heated to remove the solvents. The remaining, viscous oil is then heated in a vacuum oven to purge the traces of solvent and result in a brittle shatter. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086230 | OILSEED EXTRACTION METHOD - The present disclosure provides for improved oilseed extraction methods using sequential extractions with polar solvents and non-polar solvents or extractions with an azeotrope of a polar solvent and a non-polar solvent to produce oilseed meal concentrates having increased protein content and reduced soluble carbohydrate and anti-nutritional compound content. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086231 | Method for Extraction of Ethyl Maltol from Passion Flower - A method for the extraction of natural ethyl maltol from passionflower plants is described. The plant material is extracted with a methanol based solvent and the natural ethyl maltol is recovered by column purification using a size exclusion purification column. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086232 | AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY DEVICES - The present invention is directed to affinity chromatography devices that separate a targeted protein or antibody from an aqueous mixture containing the targeted protein or antibody. The chromatography device may contain a stacked membrane assembly or a wound membrane assembly. The membrane assemblies include at least one polymer membrane that contains therein inorganic particles. The polymer membrane and/or the inorganic particles have an affinity ligand bonded thereto. The affinity ligand may be a protein, an antibody, or a polysaccharide that reversibly binds to the targeted protein or antibody. The chromatography device may be repeatedly used and may be cleaned with a caustic solution between uses. The chromatography devices may have a dynamic binding capacity (DBC) of at least 30 mg/ml (or 0.07 micromol/ml) at 10% breakthrough at a residence time of 20 seconds or less. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086233 | AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY DEVICES - The present invention is directed to affinity chromatography devices that separate a targeted protein or antibody from an aqueous mixture containing the targeted protein or antibody. The chromatography device may contain a stacked membrane assembly or a wound membrane assembly. The membrane assemblies include at least one polymer membrane that contains therein inorganic particles. The polymer membrane and/or the inorganic particles have an affinity ligand bonded thereto. The affinity ligand may be a protein, an antibody, or a polysaccharide that reversibly binds to the targeted protein or antibody. The chromatography device may be repeatedly used and may be cleaned with a caustic solution between uses. The chromatography devices may have a dynamic binding capacity (DBC) of at least 30 mg/ml (or 0.07 micromol/ml) at 10% breakthrough at a residence time of 20 seconds or less. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086234 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING A LIGHTER DENSITY FLUID FROM A HEAVIER DENSITY FLUID - A fluid separation apparatus for removing one fluid component from another fluid component in a fluid stream includes an impeller disposed between an annular inlet chamber and a first fluid chamber having a hollow, conical trapezoidal shape with a diameter that reduces along a portion of the length of the first fluid chamber. The impeller redirects a liquid flowing in a circular swirling flow path along the wall of the inlet chamber to an outlet an inlet of the first fluid chamber disposed adjacent the central axis of the first fluid chamber. A coaxially aligned extraction pipe extends into a lighter density fluid envelope formed in the first fluid chamber adjacent the inlet of the first fluid chamber. The extraction pipe may be dynamically adjustable based on the shape of the lighter density fluid envelope to maximize removal of lighter density fluid from the lighter density fluid envelope. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086235 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FILTERING/COALESCING GAS - Methods, apparatus and products for filtering, utilizing a filter system having a filter element coupled with a coalescer element and an intermediate element interposed between the filter and coalescer elements, wherein the intermediate element serves to improve function of the filter system by shifting the flow pattern between the filter and coalescer elements and/or precondition the droplets for the coalescer. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086236 | HIGH BULK COALESCING FILTER MEDIA AND USE THEREOF - A coalescence filter for purifying a fluid which contains a carrier and at least one liquid contaminant by coalescing of the at least one contaminant, where the coalescence filter includes an inlet for supplying the fluid to a filter element present in the coalescence filter, where the filter element includes a primary coalescence medium which is provided for coalescing of the at least one contaminant in the primary coalescence medium during the displacement of the fluid through the primary coalescence medium. The coalescence filter further includes an outlet for discharging the coalesced contaminant from the filter element, where the primary coalescence medium comprises at least one layer of a porous material, where the primary coalescence medium has a total thickness of at least 3.5 mm. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086237 | Electrosorptive Cavitation Devices and Methods for Phase Separation - Provided herein are phase separation devices and methods for performing phase separation of an aqueous mixture. Said devices and methods may include a cavitation component for cavitating the aqueous mixture to produce a cavitated aqueous mixture; and an electrosorption component for performing an electrosorptive phase separation of the cavitated aqueous mixture. Such devices and methods may be used for phase separation of aqueous mixtures including algal aqueous mixtures and/or mining or waste water aqueous mixtures, for example. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086238 | SEPARATION OF COMPOUNDS - A method for separating liquids is disclosed. A feed stream is passed into a separator. The feed stream comprising an organic compound, carbon dioxide, and oxides selected from the group consisting of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, ozone and combinations thereof. A portion an organic-rich stream is separated from a portion of an inorganic-rich stream through separation by gravity. The organic-rich stream contains a portion of the organic compound and a first portion of the carbon dioxide. The inorganic-rich stream contains a portion of the oxides and a second portion of the carbon dioxide. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086239 | FUEL DEOXYGENATION WITH A SPIRAL CONTACTOR - Provided are techniques that include operating a spiral contactor. The techniques include receiving, by a spiral contactor, a first fluid, and receiving a second fluid, wherein the first fluid is different than the second fluid. The techniques also include exchanging the first fluid and the second fluid using the spiral contactor, and outputting a deoxygenated fluid from the spiral contactor, wherein the deoxygenated fluid has a lower oxygen concentration than the first fluid. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086240 | Continuous Dewatering Recirculation System with Integral Coal Combustion Residual High Flow Plate Separator - The system for a continuous dewatering recirculating for removing particulate such as coal combustion residue from a water stream. The system includes multiple dewatering and recirculation containers, each having a submerged flight conveyor and lamella settlings plate located therein, at least one dewatering and recirculation container receives ash water stream overflow. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086241 | FILTER ELEMENT WITH TORSION LOCK AND/OR SLIDING PISTON, ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A filtration assembly is provided that comprises a filter cartridge and a filter head, that has particular application for liquid filtration, such as engine fuel filtration in an embodiment. The filter cartridge can include a thread and a torsion lock detent to provide twist and lock mounting to the filter head. Separately, the filter cartridge can include a slidable piston that can become pressurized by application of liquid pressure during operation that can apply an axial force to the filter head to load the thread and increase threaded attachment rigidity and/or the natural frequency of the filter cartridge to a more desirable level, and thereby limit vibrational impacts. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086242 | FILTER SUPPORT ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A filter support element for a candle filter is provided. Methods of making and using the filter support element are provided. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086243 | HOUSING FOR FILTER ELEMENT; FILTER ELEMENT; METHODS OF USE AND MAKING - A filter assembly includes a filter head and filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes a housing and element. The housing includes a can with an open mouth. An interface ring is secured to the can adjacent to the open mouth. The outer ring surface is against the inner wall of the can. The ring wall is angled between the first and second ends greater than one degree and less than 6 degrees. Methods of filtering and making the housing are provided. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086244 | LIQUID DISPENSER FOR ANIMALS - A pet water dispenser may include a water tank to store water and an inner assembly detachably coupled to the water tank and provided inside the water tank. The inner assembly may include a pump. A bottom plate of the water tank may be formed with a protrusion projecting upward, while the inner assembly may include a support cylinder having a cavity or recess that is inserted onto the protrusion. The support cylinder may include an upper surface and a sidewall to define the cavity or recess. The inner assembly may further include a filter coupled to the support cylinder. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086245 | Liquid dispenser for animals - A pet water dispenser may include a water tank, a pump installed inside the water tank, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transfer water, and a water supply plate provided at a position higher than an upper end of the water tank and through which water supplied from the water supply pipe flows. The water supply plate may be provided to be spaced apart and above a water guide configured to catch water falling from an edge of the water supply plate and to guide the dropped water back into the water tank. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086246 | MICRO-MACHINED FILTER FOR MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A method for filtering magnetic particles includes spinning a filter including a plurality of pores within a substrate. The method further includes applying, subsequent to spinning the filter, an external magnetic field to the filter. The method includes disposing a solution including a first particle and a second particle onto the filter. The first particle includes a magnetic particle of interest. The method further includes separating the first particle from the second particle by capturing the first particle within a pore of the plurality of pores within the substrate. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086247 | LIQUID TREATMENT DEVICE - A liquid treatment device is configured to perform at least one treatment from a group of at least two different treatments. The liquid treatment device includes a connector defining an input conduit and an output conduit, a housing defining a closed-off space, and an adapter inside the housing. The adapter is moveable in the housing between at least a first position corresponding with a first liquid treatment and a second position corresponding with a second liquid treatment. A control is disposed outside the housing and connected to the adapter, and is configured to set the adapter from outside of the housing into one of at least the first position and the second position. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086248 | WATER FILTER AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM - An authentication system for authenticating a water filter cartridge at an appliance is provided. The water filter cartridge comprises a connection assembly having one or more connection devices that are structured for engaging an electrical connector of an appliance water filter manifold assembly of an appliance, to establish an electrical connection between the connection assembly and a controller of the appliance. A method of use of the water filter cartridge at the appliance comprises inserting the water filter cartridge into a receptacle of an appliance water filter manifold assembly. A method of authentication of the water filter cartridge comprises establishing an electrical communication link between a memory device of a water filter cartridge and an appliance water filter manifold assembly of the appliance, and retrieving, via the electrical communication link, a unique identifier associated with the water filter cartridge from the memory device. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086249 | AQUARIUM FILTER ARRANGEMENT WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION - A filter arrangement for an aquarium is disclosed. The filter arrangement can include a filter housing assembly, a pump assembly, and a transfer tube assembly. In one aspect, the housing assembly and the pump assembly are separately constructed assemblies that are connected to each other via a first dampening member to prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. The filter arrangement can further include a second dampening member connecting the pump assembly with the transfer tube assembly to further prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. A third dampening member can be provided at a location where the transfer tube assembly is supported within the filter housing assembly to further isolate vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly via the transfer tube assembly. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086250 | VACUUM FILTER SYSTEM FOR SOLID-LIQUID SEPARATION AND PROCESS FOR FILTERING SOLID PARTICLES - A method for filtering solids from a slurry includes placing a filter assembly into a filtration tank containing the slurry. The filter assembly includes a plurality of filter cells each having a filter medium at an exterior and a cavity at an interior. The solids are filtered by moving the slurry through the filter mediums into the interiors of the filter cells to form a filter cake at the exteriors of the filter cells. The filter assembly is moved while applying a vacuum to the interiors of the filter cells through a vacuum transfer system including a mobile part and a stationary part. The mobile part moves along with the filter assembly and is sealed with respect to the stationary part. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086251 | HOUSING OF A LIQUID SEPARATION DEVICE FOR SEPARATION OF A LIQUID FROM A GAS-LIQUID MIXTURE - A housing of a liquid separation device that includes an inlet for the gas-liquid mixture and a set of integrated components, the set of integrated components includes a liquid separator vessel to separate liquid from the gas-liquid mixture, and the liquid separator vessel includes an entry port for the gas-liquid mixture, a liquid outlet port, and a gas outlet port. The set of integrated components includes a set of channels, where a wall of each channel is part of the housing, where the set of channels includes an inlet channel to guide the gas-liquid mixture from the inlet to the entry port and an outlet channel to guide gas from the gas outlet port away from the liquid separator vessel. The housing includes at least two opposite housing pieces which can be hermetically sealed together along a sealing line which is situated in a sealing face. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086252 | LIQUID FILTER ARRANGEMENT; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS - Liquid filter arrangements are described and shown. The arrangements generally include a filter member comprising a shell enclosing a filter cartridge. Unique features for interface between the enclosed filter cartridge and the shell are provided. Also provided are unique features for interaction between the cartridge and a filter head, in use. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086253 | Filter Element Having Intermittent Coupling with Housing Cover - A filter assembly has a threaded cover that mates with a complementary thread on the filter housing. Rotation of the housing cover in a first direction moves the cover axially away from the housing, and rotation of the housing cover in a second direction opposite the first direction moves the cover axially toward the housing. An intermittent coupling between a filter housing cover and a filter element applies intermittent axial forces to the filter element as the housing cover is rotated in the first direction to separate the filter element from the housing along with the cover. The intermittent coupling includes components on the inside of the filter cover that engage with complementary components on the filter element during each revolution of the cover. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086254 | FILTER HAVING TRACER MATERIAL - An oil filter may include a housing. The housing may include an inlet, an outlet, and a filter element. The filter element may be located downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet. Additionally, the filter element may include a filtering material and a tracer material. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086255 | SOY BASED FILTRATION SYSTEM - The present application relates generally to filter media useful for manufacturing air filters for residential and commercial office's Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), particularly to filters and filter media comprising soybean-based materials. The present invention provides an inexpensive, effective, environmentally friendly, and sustainable media for manufacturing HVAC air filters for residential and commercial buildings. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086256 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITE FILTERING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A filter media having lignite-derived activated carbon, polyacrylic acid (PAA), a commercially available copper-zinc alloy, and polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (PolyDADMAC) or Luviquat®, which is Poly[(3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium chloride)-co-(1-vinylpyrrolidone)], combined and used as suitable replacement for TOG bituminous coal-based activated carbon, silver, and PolyDADMAC. Functional groups in lignite-based activated carbon interact with the polyacrylic acid. Functional groups such as calcium, iron, or aluminum oxide/hydroxide of lignite-based activated carbon interact with PAA, and help hold the PolyDADMAC in place. The additional presence of a copper-zinc alloy enhances the filter anti-microbiological performance. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086257 | NANOPOROUS METAL FOAM GAS FILTERS - A filtration system and method for removing sub-micron particulates and contaminants from a fluid flow with the use of ultralow density metal and coated metal foams that have nanometer to micron scale pores that can trap fluid borne particulates. Filters can use metal foams and coated metal foams alone or in tandem. The size and density of the pores in the foam can be adjusted with synthesis conditions. Foams with pore size gradients can be provided where different sized particulates will be trapped at different regions of the foams. The metal and coated metal foams can also act as catalysts or substrates for absorption or adsorption for separation of target particulates and gases from an effluent or gas stream. The foams may be charged with a voltage to function as an ionization grid to transfer charge to charge neutral particulates to facilitate collection. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086258 | HOUSING OF A LIQUID SEPARATION DEVICE FOR SEPARATION OF A LIQUID FROM A GAS-LIQUID MIXTURE - A housing of a liquid separation device that includes an inlet for the gas-liquid mixture and a set of integrated components, the set of integrated components includes a liquid separator vessel to separate liquid from the gas-liquid mixture, where the liquid separator vessel includes an entry port for the gas-liquid mixture, a liquid outlet port, and a gas outlet port. The set of integrated components further includes a set of channels, where a wall of each channel is part of the housing and the set of channels includes an inlet channel to guide the gas-liquid mixture from the inlet of the housing to the entry port of the liquid separator vessel and an outlet channel to guide gas from the gas outlet port away from the liquid separator vessel. The set of integrated components includes a liquid buffer tank that allows liquid to flow through an opening in the wall. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086259 | GASKETS AND DIAPHRAGMS FOR FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Specialized arch gaskets for dust collection systems are provided that reinforce certain connections points within the system. More particularly, the arch gaskets may better reinforce the pressure conditions of the dust collection system and enhance the sanitary conditions within the system. The large side engagement formed by the legs of the arch gasket is able to provide a desirable amount of adhesive surface to connect to the desired component in the system (e.g., a door), which may allow a user to more easily install the arch gasket into the system at its intended location. | 2020-03-19 |