17th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140113686 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TERMINAL TO DETERMINE APPROACH OF OBJECT - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and an apparatus for a terminal to determine whether an object is approaching, wherein the method includes: reading, by an infrared receiver, a first infrared intensity value when an infrared emitting diode does not work, and reading, by the infrared receiver, a second infrared intensity value when the infrared emitting diode works; obtaining a first difference value between the second infrared intensity value and the first infrared intensity value as an intensity value of a reflected infrared ray; determining whether a second difference value between the intensity value of the reflected infrared ray and an infrared intensity threshold is greater than a preset second threshold; and determining that an object is approaching the terminal when the second difference value is greater than the preset second threshold value. The present invention enables each terminal to accurately determine whether there is an object approaching. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113687 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor device including a thin film transistor which includes an oxide semiconductor layer and has high electric characteristics and reliability. Film deposition is performed using an oxide semiconductor target containing an insulator (an insulating oxide, an insulating nitride, silicon oxynitride, aluminum oxynitride, or the like), typically SiO | 2014-04-24 |
20140113688 | METHOD FOR OPERATING MOBILE DEVICE USING VIBRATION SENSOR - The disclosure provides a method and device detecting a moving signal indicative of a movement of a mobile terminal by a vibration sensor embedded in the mobile terminal and executing a conditional assembly operation on a touch screen of the mobile terminal in response to detection of the moving signal. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113689 | WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER AND METHOD FOR SETTING SLEEP MODE IN WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER - A method for setting a sleep mode in a wireless power receiver that may receive wireless charging power from a wireless power transmitter is provided, including receiving wireless charging power from the wireless power transmitter, measuring a charging voltage based on the received wireless charging power, if the measured voltage reaches a preset first voltage, measuring a duration for which the measured voltage is maintained, and transitioning to the sleep mode if the duration exceeds a preset time. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113690 | DYNAMIC POWER MANAGEMENT IN A WIRELESS DEVICE - In a method for dynamically adjusting power consumption of a wireless assembly in a communication device a first signal indicative of activity of a first wireless interface unit and a second signal indicative of activity of a second wireless interface unit are received at a dynamic power management unit. The first wireless interface unit configured to operate according to a first communication protocol. The second wireless interface unit configured to operate according to a second communication protocol. The second communication protocol is different than the first communication protocol. A supply voltage level needed to support the activity of the first wireless interface unit and the activity second wireless interface unit is supported based on the first signal and the second signal. A supply voltage supplied to the wireless assembly is adjusted based on the supply voltage level. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113691 | EXPENDABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE SOUND AMPLIFYING CELLULAR PHONE CASE - A sound-amplifying case for a mobile device is provided. The sound guide groove is provided under a portion of the body and opened over the speaker of the mobile device for guiding sound from the speaker toward the pop-up plate. The sound guide hole is provided through a portion of the base groove of the body exposing the speaker of the mobile device to the sound guide groove. The blockable sound slit is provided between the body and the pop-up plate above the sound guide groove, and the blockable sound slit is configured to open when the pop-up plate is closed down and to close when the pop-up plate is opened up. The wedge-shape bellow sound amplifier comprises first and second foldable pan-shaped plates, and each of them is installed between corresponding side edge of the base groove of the body and corresponding inner edge of the pop-up plate. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113692 | TRANSPONDER POSITIONING AID - A method for assisting with positioning of an electromagnetic transponder by a user with respect to a terminal, wherein: a current value of a ratio of the current coupling factor between the transponder and the terminal to an optimum coupling factor with a first resistive load value is calculated and stored; the current value is compared with a previous value of this ratio, stored in a previous iteration; and data elements intended for the user are controlled according to the comparison. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113693 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device includes a substrate, a metal frame, a feeding portion, and a parasitic portion. The substrate includes a ground plane and a non-ground area. The metal frame surrounds the substrate and includes a plurality of gaps to form a first frame element and a second frame element separated from each other. The first frame element is electrically connected to the ground plane. The feeding portion and the parasitic portion are located in the non-ground area. A first end of the feeding portion is configured to receive a feeding signal, and a second end of the feeding portion is an open end. The parasitic portion is electrically connected to the second frame element and the ground plane. The feeding portion, the second frame element, and the parasitic portion of the mobile communication device constitute a loop antenna. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113694 | SEAL FOR UNLOADING CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT - An unloading conveyor arrangement for an agricultural machine includes a conveyor having a discharge end, and a spout arrangement at the discharge end of the conveyor. The spout arrangement includes a spout which is connected to the discharge end and movable relative to the conveyor. The spout and the discharge end have an interspatial gap therebetween. The spout arrangement further includes a seal which is attached to the conveyor and/or the spout and extends across the interspatial gap. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113695 | AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INVOLVING HEAD TO HEAD PLAY - Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to a multi-tiered game involving multiple participants. Some embodiments relate to players establishing gaming elements based on desired criteria. Other embodiments are described. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113696 | Game of chance - A computer system to play a game of chance comprises a screen display a grid comprised of a plurality of dots; a data entry system to select a plurality of connecting lines; a payment system to pay to the selected plurality of connecting lines; and, a program to randomly pick adjacent dot pairs each to be connected by a different one of the connecting lines. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113697 | GAMES AND GAMING MACHINES HAVING WHEEL FEATURES - Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113698 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH WHEEL FUNCTIONALITY - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may utilize one or more objects in a wheel-based game. The systems and methods may determine one or more payouts based on the one or more wheel positions. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the one or more wheel positions. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113699 | GAMING SYSTEM WITH INCREASING ODDS OF WINNING - A system and method for operating gaming systems, such as casino gaming systems and methods, is provided with increasing or improving odds of winning. A display device displays a play area or game board having a plurality of interactive regions some of which are winning regions with others being losing regions. A player may select a region for wagering a fixed wager amount. When the player selects a winning region, the player may elect to take the payout or play at least one additional round of play with the payout. The probability of winning in each additional round of play is increased while increasing the payout by the fixed wager amount. When a losing region is selected, the payout accumulated from the rounds of play is lost. The game mechanic provides for long sequences of wins, or winning streaks, to attract players while reducing variance caused by large jackpot payouts. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113700 | COOPERATING REELS - Certain embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatus for game play, including cooperative reel and/or symbol game play. A method includes initiating a game for play by a player at a gaming system. The method also includes determining a player combination of one or more symbols. The method further includes determining a dealer combination of one or more symbols. Additionally, the method includes comparing the player combination and the dealer combination to determine a result. The method includes outputting the result to the gaming system for player view. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113701 | GAMING SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD INVOLVING WAGERING ON A CONSECUTIVE COMPETITION OUTCOME - A gaming system, device and method are operable upon a bet. The system, in one embodiment, receives a bet related to a plurality of different outcome generators. The system provides an award based, at least in part, on consecutive occurrences of a competition outcome. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113702 | GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - Certain example embodiments relate to a gaming system which includes a symbol selector which is arranged to select a plurality of symbols from an available set of symbols. The set of symbols may include one or more predetermined symbols. The predetermined symbols form a predetermined symbol arrangement, such as a pattern or word. When a predetermined symbol is selected it is placed in a symbol store. When the predetermined symbol arrangement is completed, by selection of all of the predetermined symbols, then a prize may be won. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113703 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING FREE GAME BONUS WITH A CHANGING MULTIPLIER - The present invention includes an apparatus and method for a bonus game, and particularly a free spin bonus with an incrementing multiplier. The bonus game includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols and multipliers. The gaming device provides a number of free spins to the player at the beginning of the bonus game. The multiplier preferably starts at “1×” and increases by one after each free spin. Initially, the player spins the reels attempting to obtain a winning symbol combination on the reels. If the player obtains a winning combination, the gaming device provides an award. The award is multiplied by the multiplier and the player receives the multiplied award for that free spin. The player continues to spin the reels until there are no free spins remaining in the bonus game. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113704 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A COMPUTER GAME - A method, implemented as computer code being executed by one or more processors in which a computing device displays computer game graphics for a casual game showing a gameboard with multiple game elements that are removed when matched or switched, such as in a match-3, clicker or switcher game; and in which a processor enables the game to be accessed through a social network through which friends can request help in completing game levels and send game-related gifts to one another; and in which a processor draws the game elements as brightly coloured candies. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113705 | QUICK-RESUME GAMING - A quick-resume gaming system includes a game device configured to support playing a video game by a user. The quick-resume gaming system also includes a gaming control module coupled to the game device and configured to suspend and resume playing of the video game at a current display frame based on user initiated suspend and resume control commands, respectively. In another aspect, a method of quick-resume gaming includes playing a video game on a game device by a user. The method of quick-resume gaming also includes suspending the playing of the video game on the game device at a current display frame based on the user initiating a suspend control command and resuming the playing of the video game on the game device at the current display frame based on the user initiating a resume control command. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113706 | FINANCIAL MARKET WAGERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for providing a wager in a financial market environment are provided. An interface comprising odds and betting icons may enable users to bet that, at a designated future time, a measurable financial value such as a market index will be above or below one or more currently displayed values. The currently displayed values may comprise a current value of the financial value and/or values above or below the current value. The displayed value(s) may change as the financial value changes. The financial value may be tracked for the duration of the bet, and payouts may be made based on winning bets. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113707 | GAME ACCESS DEVICE WITH PRIVILEGES - A gaming system that includes communication objects adapted to be worn by players wherein at least one of said communication objects comprises an RFID tag and an associated closed electrical circuit and is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of said closed electrical circuit. The system includes player tracking devices adapted to obtain information regarding a specific player from said communication objects, wherein at least one of said player tracking devices is adapted to grant priority seating at a restaurant to the specific player. The system includes a computer server having a player verification program adapted to verify whether obtained information regarding said specific player is adequate according to one or more set criteria, said computer server is adapted to deny the initiation or continuation of a particular gaming event when said player verification program determines that obtained information is unacceptable or insufficient. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113708 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING GAME APPLYING CONCEPT OF EXCHANGE RATE, TERMINAL THEREFOR, SERVICE DEVICE AND RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON - The game providing terminal applies the concept of an exchange rate, a method for providing a game thereof, a system therefor, a service device therefor, and a recording medium having a program recorded thereon that runs the same, wherein item purchasing or exchanging is carried out by setting currencies and exchange rates to be different according to each piece of game information within a game. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113710 | GAMING DEVICE PROVIDING AN AWARD BASED ON A COUNT OF OUTCOMES WHICH MEETS A CONDITION - Methods and apparatus for providing an award based on a multiplicity of game outcomes. In one implementation the invention provides a method for providing a game. The method includes placing a bet by a player, playing of a game to produce a game outcome, evaluating a primary game outcome, paying a direct award if the primary outcome merits it, advancing a bonus accumulator if the primary outcome merits it, and if the bonus accumulator has advanced sufficiently, paying a bonus award to the player and clearing the bonus accumulator. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113711 | DELAYED BONUS WIN DETERMINATON - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to gaming devices having a delayed bonus win determination and methods of operating gaming systems and gaming devices to provide delayed bonus win determinations. Here, contributions to a linked jackpot may be separated from the chance to win the linked jackpot, where the chance to win the linked jackpot can be stored and used at a later time. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113712 | Table Game - The present invention involves live gaming tables where players make one or more wagers on the outcome of a game played according to a predetermined set of rules. The table game is characterized by having a progressive prize that may be won through the play of a plurality of different bonus games. Each bonus game has a different triggering event associated with it and is preferably differentiated from the other bonus games by the probability of winning the progressive prize through the bonus game. The triggering event for each bonus game is preferably a combination of cards formed by the players' hands, the dealer's hand and/or a combination thereof. In additional embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of different table games played with different rules employ a plurality of bonus games associated with the different tables that allows different table games with otherwise disparate and fixed odds to have fair odds of winning a communal progressive prize. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113713 | RANDOM BASED CONCURRENT, MULTI-VENUE, MULTI-RACE, MULTI-OUTCOME PROGRESSIVE PARI-MUTUEL WAGERS - A system generates multiple presentations, or game play opportunities, based upon a single defined value set relating to a wager produced by the outcome of concurrent, multi-venue, multi-event, multi-outcome horse racing pari-mutuel wager. Once the wager has been defined, the events comprising the dataset of wagers are arranged sequentially. One or more random number generators are utilized to distribute the dataset elements as well as corresponding numbers, symbols or images in a random rather than sequential fashion thereby resulting in multiple unique game play opportunities. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113714 | Systems and Methods for Making Gameplay Changes to a Video Game Based Upon Social Network Polls - Various exemplary embodiments are provided to make gameplay changes to a video game based upon a social networking poll or question. These embodiments use the social networking poll to control and organize gaming client feedback and provide gameplay changes based on the gaming client feedback. The various exemplary embodiments also allow a gaming client to receive updates to his or her gaming client device that reflect the gaming client feedback. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113715 | VIRTUAL WORLD PROCESSING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a virtual world processing apparatus. The virtual world processing apparatus includes a gas sensor unit and an engine. The gas sensor unit obtains scent information in the real world. The engine receives information about the capabilities of the gas sensor unit from the gas sensor unit, and transmits the scent information obtained by the sensor unit to a virtual world or the real world. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113716 | Electronic Board Game With Virtual Reality - Methods and systems for providing an electronic game are described. A method may include electronically displaying a game board on a gaming device display. The game board has a plurality of player movement spaces along a path on the face of the game board. An action of a player on the game board is determined. A challenge is determined for the player based on the action. The challenge is electronically displayed to the player. A challenge response is received from the player using the gaming device. It is determined whether a challenge response is a successful response. Upon determining that the challenge response is a successful response, the method includes switching from displaying a game board to displaying a virtual reality environment on the gaming device display. The virtual reality environment is displayed from a viewpoint that allows navigation within an environment associated with the challenge response. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113717 | GAME SYSTEM, GAME APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING GAME PROGRAM STORED THEREON, AND GAME PROCESSING CONTROL METHOD - A game system includes a game apparatus, a first output device having a first display section and a first sound output section, and a second output device having a second display section and a second sound output section. In this system, a first sound signal to be output to the first sound output section and a second sound signal to be output to the second sound output section are generated based on the same sound data. When transmitting the two sound signals, the timing to transmit the first sound signal to the first sound section is delayed by a predetermined time with respect to the timing to transmit the second sound signal to the second audio section. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113718 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT ENABLE A SPECTATOR'S EXPERIENCE FOR ONLINE ACTIVE GAMES - The field of the invention relates to multi-user online gaming systems, and more particularly to systems and methods that enable a spectator's experience for online active games. In an embodiment, an online multiuser game system includes an online game session server system communicatively coupled to a public network for access by a plurality of users to establish a plurality of real-time interactive games sessions. The online multiuser game system further includes a spectator server communicatively coupled to the online game session server system and configured to enable a user to view summary information of an active game session. In another embodiment, the spectator server enables the user to time shift the active game session and to view the summary information of the active game session. In another embodiment, the spectator server enables the user to view the summary information of the active game session while the user is playing the active game session. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113719 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND VIDEO GAME DIRECTION METHOD - A computing device includes a video game direction system. The system sets correct action samples and wrong action samples for a video game and a standard for determining whether actions of players are correct. When a player starts the video game in the computing device, the system displays the correct action samples on a screen, receives movement data in relation to each action of the player, compares the movement data in relation to each action of the player with movement data of a corresponding correct action sample, and determines whether the action performed by the player is correct according to a comparison result and the standard. If the action is correct, the system displays a next correct action sample on the screen. Otherwise, if the action is wrong, the system determines which wrong action sample that the action belongs to, and displays suggestions to correct the action on the screen. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113720 | INTERACTIVE ACTION FIGURES FOR GAMING SYSTEM - An action figure is provided with a serial number that provides an access code which allows owners to engage in enjoyable games or other activities via the Internet or other gaming systems. The interactive action figure system comprises a toy, statue, or other three-dimensional figurine with a serial number, and preferably a computer network accessible over the interne and a particular gaming framework managed by a network device. Owners of action figure toys may “log onto” the network using the action figure serial number as an access code to activate a particular computer character identity and participate in games such as hand-to-hand combat games, action-adventure series, or learning games. The action figure may be, for example, a warrior, sports figure, doll or teddy bear to appeal to a wide range of users. Once a particular character is activated, game play proceeds according to preset rules. The game character's traits, powers, and other features may be enhanced or otherwise modified by purchasing preferably-three-dimensional accessories and inputting serial numbers into the gaming system that are also supplied with the accessories. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113721 | USING INPUT FROM A POINTING DEVICE TO CONTROL A SIMULATED OBJECT - Methods and systems for controlling vehicles within video games are described herein. A video game such as a vehicle-based combat game may have vehicles (such as airplanes) operating in a simulated three dimensional space. Users may partially control the direction of these vehicles using two-dimensional input devices by inputting a new direction for the vehicle to point and optionally a speed with which to pursue the new direction. Alternatively, a user may wish to engage in continuous banked turning of their vehicle to realistically simulate aspects of vehicle-to-vehicle combat. Rotation of the vehicle from its current direction to its new direction is controlled by an artificial intellect, which operates various control equipment of the vehicle to realistically simulate the path of the vehicle, based on whether a user has input a desired destination or a desired turn direction. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113722 | SYNCHRONIZING AUDIO IN A BANK OF GAMING MACHINES - Systems and methods for synchronizing audio in a bank of gaming machines, such as video slot and video poker machines. Audio tracks of a game may be provided to a plurality of gaming machines and synchronized. An audio track provided to one of the gaming machines may be changed to a second audio track, in response to receiving an indication of a status change for the game. The second audio track may be synchronized with the audio tracks provided to the other gaming machines in the plurality. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113723 | Controller for Video Game Console - An improved controller for a game console that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller, which has controls on the front operable by the thumbs, and has two additional controls located on the back in positions to be operated by the middle fingers of a user. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113724 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEVICE NOTIFICATION - Methods and system for encoded information processing are described. In one embodiment, an encoded pattern may be optically detected from source media. The encoded pattern may be associated with programming content of a content source. The encoded pattern may be decoded to reproduce encoded data. The programming content may be identified based on reproduction of the encoded data. A scheduled start time of the programming content may be obtained. When a current device time is within a notification time qualification of the scheduled start time, a programming content start alert may be generated. An interactive opportunity notification associated with the programming content may be provided based on generation of the programming content start alert. Additional methods and systems are disclosed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113725 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING VIDEO GAMES AND USER COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods for interfacing video games and user communications are provided. Communications amongst users can affect a video game provided to the users. For example, communications can be monitored to determine when a video game event occurs and then a video game event can be generated. Moreover, one or more aspects of the video game can affect communications amongst the users. For example, the active user of a video game may be used to adjust the prominence of communications amongst the users. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113726 | ONLINE GAME SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - Certain embodiments herein are directed to an online game system, computer-readable medium, and a method comprising: providing a network system comprising a central device and a plurality of remote devices, each said remote device being connected to the central device; providing a plurality of data objects in the network system; and, for running an online game session in the network system, implementing a mode of operation, comprising: assigning each of said data objects to at least one of the remote devices, thereby, giving the at least one remote device control over the assigned data object, and excluding the central device from control over each of said data objects; and, for the plurality of remote devices, limiting data object related game data exchange to a direct data exchange with the central device only. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113727 | ONLINE GAME SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - Certain embodiments herein are directed to an online game system, computer-readable medium, and a method comprising: providing a network system comprising a central device and a plurality of remote devices, each said remote device being connected to the central device; providing a plurality of data objects in the network system; and, for running an online game session in the network system, implementing a mode of operation, comprising: assigning each of said data objects to at least one of the remote devices, thereby, giving the at least one remote device control over the assigned data object, and excluding the central device from control over each of said data objects; and, for the plurality of remote devices, limiting data object related game data exchange to a direct data exchange with the central device only. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113728 | SERVER, TERMINAL, NETWORK SYSTEM, PROGRAM AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - A server is connected to a terminal via a network, and manages registration of game information, the terminal performing a first game process that utilizes stored game information, and a second game process that utilizes registered game information. The server stores terminal identification information of the terminal and an allowable registration count of the terminal in a linked manner, updates the allowable registration count while being linked to the terminal identification information corresponding to a received update allowable registration count, transmits a registration permission notification to the terminal upon reception of a game information registration request from the terminal when the allowable registration count is equal to or larger than a given number, transmits a registration non-permission notification to the terminal when the allowable registration count is less than the given number, and decrements the allowable registration count when the server has transmitted the registration permission notification to the terminal. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113729 | DIRECTIONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A method for establishing communication between a portable electronic device and an electronic gaming machine within a gaming environment includes receiving wireless signal data transmitted from the portable electronic device, determining a wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine based on the wireless signal data, and based on a determination that the wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine has increased, exceeded a predetermined threshold level, and leveled off for an amount of time exceeding a time threshold after becoming stronger, initiating a wireless communication link between the electronic gaming machine and the portable electronic device. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113730 | NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A computer-readable storage medium non-transitorily storing a game program for causing a computer that includes a processor and a memory to execute a game played by a player using a game content for which a parameter that can be increased to an upper limit value is set,
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20140113731 | ALTERABLE STORAGE MEDIA GAMING MACHINE - A system for verifying one or more downloaded components | 2014-04-24 |
20140113732 | Power Transmission Device And Compressor Equipped With Power Transmission Device - To prevent components from being damaged, a power transmission device has a torque limiting function to suppress increase in cut-off torque. In the power transmission device, a clamped portion | 2014-04-24 |
20140113733 | DEVICE FOR ABSORBING TORSION, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A torsion damping device ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113734 | CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT ASSEMBLY - A constant-velocity joint assembly includes: a first and a second shaft portions respectively provided with a protrusion; a double yoke portion in which a guide hole is formed along an axis direction, the first and the second shaft portions being respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the guide hole with an axis of an upper/lower direction; and a guide portion which is disposed to the guide hole to guide the protrusion and rotates along an inner circumference of the guide hole during rotation of the shaft portions, wherein the first and the second shaft portions respectively comprises: a spider body, a left and a right leg, and an upper and a lower legs; a shaft provided with the protrusion; and a yoke block comprising a block body, and a left and a right connecting member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113735 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY SUPPLYING GOLF BALLS - A novel device for automatically supplying golf balls. A stopper, a golf ball lifting part, an inclined guide part and an inclined lifting part disposed inside a main body cooperate with each other to automatically lift a golf ball from a rear portion of the main body by placing the golf ball on a lifting tee so that a golfer can hit the ball using a driver. An iron shot hitting part is further provided at one side of the main body so that the golfer can practice driver shots and iron shots concurrently and conveniently at the same time. The lifting tee is inclined to the left in order to supply a ball seated on the inclined lifting part to the iron shot hitting part. The iron shot hitting part has a plurality of detection recesses with which a golfer or a beginner can correct his/her posture. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113736 | Putter Head Having A Finish That Matches A Green - A golf club head is presented, the golf club head having a top surface, a front surface, a back surface, a first side surface, a second side surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a matte green finish, an alignment mark, and an opening for mating with a shaft, wherein the matte green finish reduces distraction of a user during a golf swing. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113737 | Golf Swing Training Device - A golf swing training device with a thin elongated rubber sheet with a first fastening structure on each end and a pair of posts with a second fastening structure coupled to each of them. The first and second fastening structures are adapted to be removably coupled together, to allow the sheet to be removably fastened to the posts. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113738 | Golf alignment stick - A portable golf alignment training aid comprises a pair of telescoping sticks that can be extended to different lengths and optionally connected together. The telescoping sticks can be easily stored and transported in a pocket of a conventional golf bag. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113739 | CLUB HEADS FOR ADJUSTING VERTICAL SPIN OF A GOLF BALL AND METHODS OF PROVIDING THE SAME - Some embodiments include a club head for adjusting vertical spin of a golf ball. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113740 | Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts - Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the club heads and shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include: (a) a shaft engaging member including a rotation-inhibiting structure; (b) a club head engaging member including a shaft-receiving chamber and a retaining structure for engaging the rotation-inhibiting structure; and (c) a securing system for releasably securing the shaft engaging member with respect to the club head engaging member. The club head and shaft may be changed by releasing the securing system and exchanging the original parts with different parts. Furthermore, the shaft may be bent or otherwise extend at an angle from the shaft engaging member so as to allow adjustment of the shaft position with respect to the club head. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113741 | Golf Club Having Removable Weight - A golf club head comprising a weight mount including a weight recess and a stud, wherein said weight mount is disposed on at least one of said sole, said crown and said skirt, and wherein at least a portion of said stud comprises external threads, a weight member comprising a non-circular shape, wherein a majority of said weight member is configured to reside in said weight recess of said weight mount, wherein said weight member includes a weight bore formed through said weight member, a nut including an internally threaded bore, said internally threaded bore configured to engage said stud of said weight mount, wherein at least a portion of said nut resides within said weight bore of said weight member, wherein said nut is rotatably coupled to said weight member, wherein said weight member comprises a snap ring groove. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113742 | Golf Club Having Removable Weight - A golf club head, comprising a weight mount comprising a first portion and a second portion, a first weight member and a second weight member, each configured to be coupled to said weight mount, a single fastener configured to force said first weight member to translate in a first direction towards said first portion of said weight mount and said second weight member to translate in a second direction towards said second portion of said weight mount, wherein said first direction is different than said second direction, and wherein said fastener, said first portion of said weight mount, and said second portion of said weight mount are configured to limit said first weight member and said second weight member from moving relative to said weight mount. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113743 | MULTI-METAL GOLF CLUBS - A composite material golf club head is provided having a body made from a first metal and a face insert press fitted to a portion of the body and made from a second metal The metals are chosen so that the first metal is heavier than the second metal. The second metal is disposed towards the front and top of the body, and is preferably hard-anodized. In addition, an interlocking structure, for example rectangular or dove tail shaped channels, is provided in the body so that the face insert becomes embedded in the interlocking structure to anchor the face insert to the body. Portions of the golf club head, such as the face insert or sole plate, are anodized to protect against corrosion. The anodized coating is colored to improve aesthetic characteristics or infused with a polymer to increase or reduce friction. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113744 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a striking face having a face center, a bottom portion, a top portion including an exterior surface, a hosel including an imaginary vertical hosel plane, a forwardmost point, and a rearwardmost point. In an imaginary vertical plane perpendicular to the hosel plane and passing through the face center, the exterior surface includes a path having a first point and a second point rearward of the first point. An imaginary infinite straight line passes through the first point and the second point, but does not penetrate the exterior surface. A segment of the imaginary straight line is delimited by the first point and the second point. A maximum distance between the segment and the exterior surface of the top portion is no greater than 0.70 mm and a distance between the first point and the second point is no less than 22 mm. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113745 | GOLF BALLS HAVING A FOAM CENTER - Multi-layered golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed composition selected from thermoset compositions and thermoplastic compositions. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is preferably less than the density of the outer core layer. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113746 | MULTILAYER GOLF BALL - Multilayer golf balls comprising a thermoplastic or thermoset cover disposed about four or more thermoplastic layers are disclosed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113747 | HIGHLY-NEUTRALIZED THERMOPLASTIC COPOLYMER CENTER FOR IMPROVED MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL - Multi-layer golf balls comprising a center, intermediate layer, and cover are disclosed. The center is formed from a highly-neutralized acid copolymer composition. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113748 | MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL - Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises a layer formed from a highly neutralized polymer composition and a layer formed from a thermoset rubber. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113749 | GOLF BALLS HAVING DUAL-LAYER CORES WITH METAL-CONTAINING CENTERS - Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes a small, heavy inner core (center) having a relatively high specific gravity and a surrounding outer core layer having a relatively low specific gravity. The core structure may have different hardness gradients. The center of the core comprises a metal material such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, aluminum, and alloys thereof. The outer core layer is formed from a thermoset composition, such as polybutadiene rubber, or from a thermoplastic composition, such as an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer resin. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113750 | MULTI-LAYER COVER GOLF BALL HAVING A HIGH ACID CASING AND ZERO GRADIENT CORE - A golf ball includes a single core having an outer surface and a geometric center. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition. An inner cover layer is disposed about the core, the inner cover including a high-acid ionomer and having a material hardness of about 66 to 75 Shore D. The high-acid ionomer has an acid content of about 16% or greater. An outer cover layer is disposed about the inner cover layer, the outer cover including a polyurethane and having a material hardness of about 38 Shore D to about 56 Shore D. The core surface hardness is from 0 Shore C to 15 Shore C lower than the geometric center hardness to define a hardness gradient. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113751 | Multi-Layer Cover Dual Core Golf Ball Having A High Acid Casing And Low Gradient Center - A golf ball having an inner core layer having an outer surface and a geometric center and being formed from a rubber composition. An outer core layer surrounds the inner core to form a dual core. An inner cover layer surrounds the dual core, and includes a high-acid ionomer having a hardness of about 66 to 75 Shore D and an acid content of 16 wt. % or greater. An outer cover layer surrounds the inner cover layer, and includes a polyurethane and having a material hardness of about 38 to 56 Shore D. The inner core layer surface hardness is from 0 Shore C to 10 Shore C lower than the geometric center hardness to define a negative hardness gradient and the outer core layer has a surface hardness at least 10 Shore C greater than the geometric center hardness to define a dual core positive hardness gradient. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113752 | TRAINING DEVICE - The present invention relates to training device for providing feedback as to hand position and trajectory of an implement swung in a stick sport as well as methods of improving muscle memory for participants in stick sports. The training device consists of a sports implement in the form of a bat, stick, club, mallet, wicket, etc. wherein one or more indicators are affixed at a predefined radius to the longitudinal plane of the training device. Alternatively, the invention consists of a training device attachable to a sports implement, such as a bat, stick, club, mallet, wicket, etc., comprising one or more indicators which will assume an adjustable position radial to the longitudinal plane of the stick implement. Further, the invention consists of a training device also comprising one or more indicators which is wearable on the arm or leg of a participant, either via an elastic band or a Velcro® strap. Methods of improving muscle memory and/or sports technique using the training devices described herein are contemplated, as well. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113753 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING A BASKETBALL PLAYER'S SHOOTING ACCURACY - An assembly for increasing a basketball player's shooting accuracy, which includes a hinge assembly, a lower arm support, and an upper arm support. The hinge assembly has a plunger, which is configured to extend outward from the hinge assembly, and has proximal end having an opening, which is configured to be attachable to one or more cords and wherein upon raising of the player's elbow to approximately shoulder height, the plunger releases from within a hinge pin within the hinge assembly to allow the lower arm support and the upper arm support to move relative to one another. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113754 | CHAIN DRIVE AND TIMING ASSEMBLY OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING SUCH CHAIN DRIVE - In a chain drive, the wear of a chain having a plurality of links, each of which is provided with a pair of pivot pins parallel to each other and transversally spaced apart, from each other and at least three strips parallel to one another and arranged side by side is controlled by means of a detection device adapted to detect the breakage of at least one of the strips and to emit a signal indicating to replace the chain itself. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113755 | TENSIONER - A tensioner comprising a base, a shaft connected to the base, an eccentric adjuster coaxially engaged with the shaft, an arm pivotally engaged with the shaft, a pulley journalled to the arm, a torsion spring engaged between the arm and the base, the arm comprising a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion disposed axially opposite from the first receiving portion, a first damping member disposed between the arm and the base, the first damping member frictionally engaged with the base and engaged with first receiving portion, a second damping member disposed between the arm and the eccentric adjuster having a member engaged with the second receiving portion, and a biasing member disposed between the first damping member and the arm for applying a normal force to the first damping member and to the second damping member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113756 | RETROFITTING A VEHICLE TO TRANSFER MECHANICAL POWER OUT OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - A vehicle is retrofitted with a secondary power generation system having a Mechanical Power Transfer System (MPTS) and an electrical generator. The MPTS transfers power from an engine crankshaft within an engine compartment to a generator shaft of the electrical generator disposed outside of the engine compartment. Retrofitting the vehicle with the MPTS allows the electrical generator to be attached to a portion of a chassis of the vehicle that is outside of the engine compartment. Attachment of the electrical generator outside the engine compartment avoids the tight space constraints and harsh operating conditions (high operating temperatures) within the engine compartment. Thus a larger, more powerful generator that requires less maintenance is realized. Additionally, the MPTS does not include any Power Take-Off mechanism, clutch system, or disengagement mechanism resulting in more efficient power transfer and in an overall increase in the amount of electrical energy generated than in conventional techniques. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113757 | Bicycle Chain Rings - Embodiments of the present invention include bicycle chain rings for bicycles having specially shaped ramps, tapers and profiled teeth for improved shifting performance. The embodiments of bicycle chain rings of the present invention may be configured for large chain rings on double cranksets and large and middle chain rings on triple cranksets. The embodiments of bicycle chain rings of the present invention may also be retrofitted to existing bicycle cranksets by replacing original chain rings. The embodiments of bicycle chain rings of the present invention may further be configured for any standard crankset mounting bolt configuration and for any suitable number of teeth. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113758 | MODULAR TRANSMISSION CHAIN BELT - The present invention provides a modular transmission chain belt for driving a transmission device, said transmission chain belt being driven by a sprocket having a plurality of tooth portions provided for driving said transmission chain belt, comprising a plurality of linkages and a plurality of connecting shafts. Each one of the linkages comprises a linkage body, a male connector and a female connector provided on two ends of said linkage body, a blind-perforation provided on a bottom surface of said linkage body. Each one of said linkages is attached to one another nearby with the male connector and the female connector thereof to form said transmission chain belt. Each one of the tooth portions is engaged into the blind-perforation of the linkage one by one to drive said transmission belt to rotate along a circulating path. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113759 | Drive Train Having a Hydrodynamic Retarder and Its Control Method - The invention concerns a drive train
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20140113760 | ELECTRICALLY-VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE - An electrically-variable transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The transmission includes an input member and an output member each rotatable about a first axis. The transmission includes a casing defining a cavity between a first end wall and a second end wall. The transmission includes a first motor/generator and a second motor/generator disposed in the cavity with a second planetary gear set disposed between the first and second motor/generators along the first axis. The transmission includes a first torque-transmitting mechanism disposed between the first and second motor/generators along the first axis. The transmission includes a second torque-transmitting mechanism disposed between the first end wall and the first motor/generator along the first axis. The first motor/generator is disposed between the first and second torque-transmitting mechanisms along the first axis. The transmission includes a damper mechanism disposed between the second end wall and a first planetary gear set along the first axis. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113761 | CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND TRANSMISSION - A transmission utilizes a three clutch module. The clutch module may be pre-assembled before it is assembled into the transmission. All three clutch packs are splined to a common shell at their outer diameter. One of the clutch pistons passes through openings in the clutch pack of one of the other clutches. The common shell is fixedly coupled to a hollow shaft through which the transmission input shaft protrudes. Pressurized fluid to engage the three clutches is routed through axial passageways in the input shaft. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113762 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY - A transmission includes gearsets each including rotating members, a support held against rotation, brake servos located in the support, brakes each actuated by one of the brake servos for producing a connection between the support and a respective gearset member, a housing, clutch servos located in the housing, and clutches each actuated by one of the clutch servos for producing a drive connection between the housing and a respective gearset member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113763 | Transmission Brake Hub - A brake assembly includes first and second brakes, a gearset including first and second members, a hub held against rotation, the first brake selectively producing a connection between the hub and the first member, the second brake selectively producing a connection between the hub and the second member, and a support secured to a transmission case and the hub, the support formed with brake-apply circuits, each circuit corresponding to one of the brakes. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113764 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train may include input shaft, output shaft, first planetary gear set disposed on the input shaft and including first rotation element selectively connected to the input shaft or transmission housing, second rotation element selectively connected to the input shaft or the transmission housing, and third rotation element connected to the output shaft, second planetary gear set disposed on the output shaft and including fourth rotation element selectively connected to the input shaft and connected to the first rotation element, fifth rotation element connected to the third rotation element and directly connected to the output shaft, and sixth rotation element selectively connected to the input shaft, three transfer gears, and six frictional elements including four clutches selectively connecting the first, second, fourth, and sixth rotation elements to the input shaft and two brakes selectively connecting the first and second rotation elements to the transmission housing respectively. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113765 | PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission may include a first planetary gear set including a first ring gear directly connected to a first shaft, a first planet carrier, and a first sun gear, a second planetary gear set disposed on a second shaft and including a second sun gear receiving an inverse rotation speed from the first planet carrier, a second ring gear selectively connected to the second shaft, and a second planet carrier, a third planetary gear set including a third sun gear directly connected to the second shaft, a third ring gear selectively connected to the first sun gear, and a third planet carrier directly connected to the second planet carrier and directly connected to an output gear, three transfer gears interposed between rotation elements, and five frictional elements selectively interconnecting the rotation elements or selectively connecting the rotation elements to a transmission housing. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113766 | Hybrid Vehicle - A hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a motor, and a belt stepless speed changer device having a driving rotary body, a driven rotary body, a first shaft member supporting the driving rotary body with allowing rotation thereof in unison, a second shaft member supporting the driven rotary body with allowing rotation thereof in unison, and an endless belt wound around the driving rotary body and the driven rotary body. The vehicle further includes a transmission case configured to receive the powers from the engine and the motor via the belt stepless speed changer device and a centrifugal clutch incorporated in a power transmission line extending form the engine to the first shaft member. The motor is disposed on the side opposite the engine across the driving rotary body, and the driving power of the motor is inputted to the first shaft member. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113767 | Torque Converter with Stator Clutch - A torque converter includes a prime mover input and an impeller configured to rotate in response to the prime mover input. The torque converter further includes a turbine arranged with the impeller and configured to rotate in response to rotation of the impeller, a stator arranged with the impeller and the turbine, and a stator clutch configured to allow rotation of the stator in a first mode and configured to limit rotation of the stator in a second mode. The torque converter further including a stator clutch actuator configured to activate and deactivate the stator clutch to place the stator clutch in the second mode during particular operations and to place the stator clutch in the first mode. A vehicle and a process of converting torque for operation of a vehicle are also disclosed. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113768 | EXERCISE BIKE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - An exercise bike and an operation method thereof are provided. In a test mode, a processing unit adjusts a resistance of a pedaling activity to be a plurality of pedaling resistances and measures user's physiological characteristics. The processing unit accordingly obtains a plurality of physiological values respectively corresponding to the pedaling resistances. The processing unit calculates the physiological values to obtain a plurality of exercise intensities respectively corresponding to the pedaling resistances and further obtain a correspondence relationship between the exercise intensities and the pedaling resistances. After the test mode ends, the processing unit determines a recommended pedaling resistance according to the correspondence relationship. In a sport mode, the recommended pedaling resistance is provided to the user for performing the pedaling activity. The exercise bike determines the recommended pedaling resistance according to the user's physiological characteristics and/or a rate of perceived exertion regarding a physical activity. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113769 | EXERCISERS WITH SMART MANAGE SYSTEM AND METHODS USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to exercisers having information management system comprising a main frame of the exerciser, a measuring module, a signal processing module and an identifier generating module. The measuring module measures the movement of the exerciser and/or the physical status of the user and collects signals from the equipment and/or user. The signal processing module processes the signals received and then generates fitness information and/or physical information. The identifier generating module converts the information into an identifier and displays on a monitor. The user can easily obtain the identifier by using mobile devices, without printing, for him or her to save, manage and utilize the information. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113770 | TREADMILL HAVING A DEVICE FOR A VIRTUAL WALKING COURSE IMAGE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE TREADMILL - A treadmill having a device for a virtual walking course image and a method for driving the treadmill. The treadmill is structured to be used within a restricted space and has a separate image device which enables a user to select, a course from a virtual walking course image menu. The speed of the image displayed on the monitor changes with the walking speed of the user. In a slope mode in which the walking course has sloped and curved road sections, a driving belt of the treadmill operates according to the mode to realize the corresponding slope. Further, a storage device stores and manages walking records of the user, thereby enabling a personal exercise record to be checked. Further, the screen of the monitor can be split into two or more screens. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113771 | Therapy Device For Trismus Prevention And Treatment - A therapy device is provided for trismus prevention and treatment, and includes a first arm hingedly connected to a second arm, and a spring device disposed therebetween to press the first and second arms apart. A pair of bite pads are provided at the ends of each of the first and second arms and are designed to be engaged by a user's teeth or gums in order to bite down on the device to exercise the user's jaw, and more specifically, the muscles of mastication. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113772 | Leg Straps with Horizontal Handles - A leg strap with preferably horizontal handles attached at each end of each handle is used to aid in lifting a jumping player, especially for lineouts in Rugby Union. The handles are preferably made of elastic bands with contract to provide a tight fit on the leg of the jumper and when jumping allow for secure grasp by lifters. The simple, reusable, easy to use leg straps provide a level of effectiveness, comfort, convenience, and safety not provided by conventional methods. To use, leg straps are applied to one or more legs of a jumper. When the jumper jumps, one or more lifters grip the leg device. The lifters lift the jumper higher, support the jumper in the jump while the jumper attempts to intercept a ball, and safely lower the jumper. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113773 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise device including a first platform with an upper wall and side walls. Connector assemblies are engaged with each side wall and are selectively movable therealong. A first end of each resistance band is selectively engageable with one of the connector assemblies. A user positioned on the upper wall engages the second end of each resistance band to perform resisted arm curls. A harness worn on the user's torso is engaged with second ends of the resistance bands and rollers on the harness engage a vertical surface when performing squats. The exercise device includes a second platform that pivots relative to the first platform and is locked in position to present the vertical surface for the rollers. A third platform is pivotally engaged with the second platform and is positionable to present a chin-up bar. Resistance bands engage connector assemblies on the third platform for performing pull-down type exercises. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113774 | LEG EXERCISER - A leg exerciser includes a base positioned on the floor, two pedals pivotally connected to the base in a parallel manner, two spring plates supporting the pedals on the floor, each spring plate having a fixed end connected to one pedal, a free end movably supported on the floor and a smoothly arched suspension arm connected between the fixed end and the free end, and two sliding coupling devices coupled between the free ends of the spring plates and the base, each sliding coupling device including a track plate extended from the base along a predetermined path and a roller pivotally connected to the free end of one spring plate and rotatably supported on the track plate. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113775 | EXERCISE DEVICE - This invention relates to an exercise device ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113776 | Rotary Arm/Leg Exerciser - The present invention provides a compact, unitary exercise machine which may be rapidly reconfigured such that the user can perform a variety of exercise routines employing essentially the same rotary exercise movement, whether using the legs or the arms, while simultaneously exercising all the muscles of the subject extremity, including antagonistic muscles. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113777 | MANUALLY OPERATED HEAVY TRAINING ROPES FOR EXERCISE WITH FLEXIBLE GRIP HANDLES AND RETAINING COLLAR - A non-covered and a covered heavy training rope has a flexible, non-slip, foam grip handle and a steel retaining collar that secures the handles to the rope. The grip handles can be applied to the ends of the rope using a lubricating adhesive/epoxy to create a form fitting, flexible, non-slip gripping surface that secures the rope ends while allowing for more natural motion of the wrist while absorbing sweat from the hands, decreasing slipping, improving the grip and extending the overall training time, intensity and conditioning benefits. The retaining collar (ferrule) can be placed over the open end of the foam grip handle and mechanically crimped onto the grip and rope, securing the handle to the rope. The foam grip handle, adhesive and retaining collar greatly improve the overall durability, functionality, professional appearance and marketability, thereby creating the first commercial quality heavy training rope with a handle. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113778 | WEIGHTED ARTICLE WITH FILL SPOUT - An article ( | 2014-04-24 |
20140113779 | HAND-HELD EXERCISE APPARATUS AND RESISTANCE MECHANISM FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS - A hand-held exercise device comprises a frame, a handle attached to the frame, a spool element pivotally mounted to the frame, a pull-cord movable between a wound configuration in which the pull-cord is wound around the spool element and an unwound configuration in which the pull-cord is unwound from the spool element, a resistance element pivotally mounted to the frame, a transmission that couples the pull-cord to the resistance element such that pulling the pull-cord from the device causes the resistance element to rotate, and a damping means that acts to slow the rotation of the resistance element. The device provides a compact and lightweight form of exercise equipment that is easy to carry and easy to store. The device can be used with various fixtures, and also with a second handle fixed to the pull-cord, to allow the user to perform a wide range of exercises. Preferably the exercise device transmits exercise data to an external device that provides feedback and guidance to the user. A resistance mechanism for exercise apparatus allows a pull-cord to be coupled to a resistance element such that pulling the pull-cord from the mechanism causes the resistance element to rotate. A drive element is driven by a frictional force between the drive element and the pull-cord. The resistance element is coupled to the drive element by a transmission. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113780 | Exercise Apparatus and Method of Use - An exercise apparatus particularly arranged to exercise the gluteus muscle group consisting of a flexible longitudinal member, a flexible cross member mounted beneath and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal member, a foot assembly arranged to engage the feet of the user disposed at one end of the longitudinal member, and a strap assembly emanating from each side of the cross member arranged to fasten about the torso of the user all combined to provide resistance to an upward hip thrust by the user arching or bowing the longitudinal member in the process. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113781 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - A method and an exercise device for exercising the upper and the lower abdominal muscles and the lower back of a user are provided. The exercise device includes a first portion and at least one of a first extension hingedly coupled to a first end of the first portion and a second extension hingedly coupled to a second opposite end of the first portion, each of the first and second extensions including a flat bottom wall, a top surface, a pair of opposing side walls, and a resilient material extending between the bottom wall and the top surface. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113782 | SEMICONDUCTIVE ROLLER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A semiconductive roller includes a conductive support and a semiconductive elastic layer disposed on a circumferential surface of the conductive support, the semiconductive elastic layer containing at least an epichlorohydrin rubber and a conducting agent and having a foam structure, wherein, when the semiconductive roller is left to stand in water for 30 minutes, the chlorine ion content derived from the semiconductive elastic layer per unit area of the semiconductive elastic layer is approximately not more than 0.06 μmol/cm | 2014-04-24 |
20140113783 | SEMICONDUCTIVE ROLLER - A semiconductive roller is provided which includes a roller body formed from a highly extrudable rubber composition containing an SBR and an epichlorohydrin rubber in combination as a rubber component, the roller body having a higher production yield and higher toner imaging durability, and unlikely to suffer from reduction in image density due to adhesion of toner and a contact mark on an outer peripheral surface thereof with a smaller compression set. In the rubber component, the SBR and the epichlorohydrin rubber are present in an SBR excess state. In the rubber composition, a crosslinking component for crosslinking the rubber component includes a sulfur crosslinking agent and 0.75 to 3 parts by mass of a thiazole accelerating agent based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component. The roller body (2) of the semiconductive roller (1) is made of a crosslinking product of the rubber composition. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113784 | Quick Release Roller Sleeve Mounting Hub - A quick release roller sleeve and mounting hub assembly is described for use with high speed roller machines. The assembly includes an outer flange plate that can be detached from the assembly in order for the roller sleeve to be dismounted and a new roller sleeve mounted as the existing roller sleeve becomes worn and needs to be replaced. The quick release permits the mounting hub and other parts of the assembly to remain in their aligned configuration and positions while only exchanging the roller sleeve portion of the assembly. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113785 | PRINTING SLEEVE INCLUDING MELTABLE POLYMERIC CORD REINFORCING LAYER OR POLYMERIC REINFORCING LAYER - A printing sleeve is provided which includes a reinforcing layer formed from a polymeric cord reinforcing material which softens and flows at a temperature less than that used in the final curing step of forming the sleeve or a polymeric reinforcing material having a thickness of between about 0.003 inches and 0.010 inches. The reinforcing layer provides a smooth surface to support an outer print surface layer and provides improved print performance while enabling a reduction in the overall thickness of the reinforcing layer. | 2014-04-24 |
20140113786 | CRYOTROPIC HYDROGELS AND THEIR USE AS FILTERS - There is provided a particle-filter comprising at least one hydrogel formed in aqueous solution at a temperature below 0° C. The filter can arrest particulates of smoke by physisorption on the solid surface of the gel or by chemisorption if the gel is suitably functionalized. The effectiveness of filter in arresting the solid particles and the pressure drop can be controlled by varying the porosity and the pore size distribution of the filter which in turn can be modulated by varying the monomer to water and monomer to cross-linker ratio in the pre-polymer solution. The filter is able to reduce the particle content of the smoke. There is further provided a cigarette comprising at least one particle-filter according as well as a method for the filtration of smoke. | 2014-04-24 |