21st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160144214 | SHOCK ABSORBING EXERCISE BOARD - An exercise board for an operator to perform a high-impact exercise routine on a horizontal floor is provided. The portable exercise board may include a base board comprising a thin planar geometric shape; a fabric coating comprising the thin planar geometric shape, wherein the fabric coating attaches to and substantially covers an operating surface of the base board, providing a generally cooperating periphery therewith; and a plurality of shock absorbers disposed along a floor surface of the base board for operatively engaging the horizontal floor, whereby the portable exercise board has a low profile yet the floor surface of the base board does not engage the horizontal floor during use. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144215 | Cloth Back Support Apparatus and Methods of Use - A back support apparatus which includes a length of cloth consisting of a tail, body and buckle; the tail and buckle join to form a loop inside which a user sits. The apparatus and method of use stabilize a user in a seated position. The method of use is as follows: the cloth is wrapped around the users back and knees while in a seated, crossed leg position, and the tail threaded through the buckle and cinched tight in front of the users body. The apparatus is adjusted by pulling the tail further through the buckle, increasing support, or pulling the buckle away from the user's body, releasing tension. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144216 | SELECTABLE INCREMENTAL RESISTANCE ELEMENT - A resistance training element is described. The resistance training element includes a primary resistance element including a selectable load having a first increment, an incremental resistance element, and an engagement element that is able to selectively couple the incremental resistance element to the primary resistance element. An incremental resistance element includes: a load including a weighted cylinder; and an engagement element including: a body able to rotate about a first shaft; a coupling element able to be attached to the load via a receptacle of the cylinder; and a handle extending out from the body. A resistance exercise machine includes: a selectable weight stack that is able to move along a central shaft; a resistance element that is able to move parallel to the central shaft; and an engagement element able to selectively couple the resistance element to the selectable weight stack. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144217 | Portable Resistance Workout Apparatuses and Systems - The present disclosure contemplates portable strength-training apparatus, system, and method for conducting strength-training exercises using resistance bands. The apparatus of the present disclosure can serve as an anchor while conducting strength training exercises using resistance bands. The apparatus and system of the present disclosure can allow for safe strength-training exercises at varying resistance levels while allowing exercises at any angle. The apparatus, system, and method of the present disclosure may allow a user to strength train with resistance bands throughout entire body. The apparatus and system of the present disclosure may include a base platform with base attachment mechanisms that can be coupled with resistance bands which are in turn coupled with human interface mechanisms such as grips, wraps, or bars. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144218 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL LEG TRAINING MACHINE - A multifunctional leg training machine includes a framework, a weight-bearing mechanism mounted at said framework and movable in direction toward or away from said framework and adapted to impart a downward pressure to the shoulders of the user using the machine, allowing the user to perform a squat exercise, a lunge exercise, a calf-raise exercise, a simple transverse body movement exercise, or a mixed training exercise of moving the body transversely and vertically to fully train different muscle groups of the legs. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144219 | Dual-Handled Selectively Rotating Weight Device and Related Systems and Methods - The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a bi-bell exercise device for low-impact exercises. The bi-bell can be used in place of a kettle bell, and has two handles and a selectively rotatable weight. The bi-bell can be used in a fixed configuration, where the weight does not move relative to the handles, or a rotating configuration, where the weight is free to rotate relative to a central post. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144220 | Exercise Apparatus - Exercise apparatus can include first, second, third and fourth elongated frame members each defining a first, second, third, and fourth frame portion each comprising interior and exterior perimeters. The first frame member can include first, second, third, and fourth segments. The first frame portion can encompass first and second open interior regions. The third frame member can adjoin the first frame member at first and second points on the first frame member and span from the first point to the second point. The fourth frame member can adjoin the first frame member at spaced third and fourth points on the first frame member and span from the third point to the fourth point. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144221 | Exercise Bar - A portable exercise device for use in resistance training programs is provided, which can comprise: a hollow bar; multiple resistance bands, each shorter than the hollow bar; multiple anchor members for securing the resistance bands to the bar; multiple attachable and detachable handles; wherein one end of each resistance band is coupled to an anchor member; wherein an opposing end of each resistance band is operably configured for attachment to a handle; such that each resistance band is contained completely within the bar during rest and is capable of extending outside the bar during use when attached to a handle. Such devices can be used by attaching a handle to a resistance band at each end of the hollow bar, gripping the bar with hands, placing feet in the handles, and moving the bar away from the feet to create resistance in the bands thereby exercising the user's body. Such devices can also be used by attaching a handle to the resistance band at each end of the hollow bar, whereby the handle is three-sided and each side serves a different adapted function; for example, one side may be configured for gripping by a user's hand, one side may be configured for engaging by the user's foot, and one side may be configured to anchor to an anchoring structure. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144222 | Adjusting Structure of Elliptical Trainer - An adjusting structure of an elliptical trainer contains: a base including an upright column, two rotatable posts rotatably connected with the upright column, two driving rods rotatably coupled with the two rotatable posts, a rotating device mounted on the base, and two shafts fixed on two side surfaces of the rotating device. Each shaft is in connection with an adjuster which has a fixing disc, an adjustment disc, and a positioning element. The fixing disc has a plurality of first orifices and a plurality of limiting stems. The adjustment disc has two opposite arcuate slots, a first hole, and a hollow tube. The positioning element is inserted into one of the plurality of first orifices via the hollow tube and the first hole, a hollow fitting sleeve is fitted with the hollow tube, and the hollow fitting sleeve is fitted with each driving rod. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144223 | Rowing Machine Having a Beam with a Hinge Joint - A rowing machine includes a frame where the frame includes a first support, a second support, and a beam extending between the first support and the second support. A track is defined by at least a portion of the beam, and a sliding member is movably disposed on the track. A hinge joint is disposed in the beam between the first support and the second support defining a first section of the beam and a second section of the beam. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144224 | Treadmill with Slatted Tread Belt - A treadmill includes an exercise deck, and a tread belt on the exercise deck having multiple slats. At least one slat of the multiple slats has a first rod end and a second rod end protruding from the slat. A first track is defined in a first side of the exercise deck and a second track is defined in a second side of the exercise deck. The first track receives and guides the first rod end, and the second track receives and guides the second rod end. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144225 | Treadmill with a Tensioning Mechanism for a Slatted Tread Belt - A treadmill has an exercise deck, and a tread belt disposed on the exercise deck. The treadmill further has a tensioning mechanism attached to the exercise deck, and the tensioning mechanism has a selectively movable structure movable with respect to the exercise deck to push outward against an inward surface of the tread belt. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144226 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAIT REHABILITATION USING MECHANICAL PERTURBATIONS ON THE UNIMPAIRED LEG TO PROVIDE THERAPY TO THE IMPAIRED LEG - Embodiments for systems and methods of a variable stiffness treadmill for gait rehabilitation using mechanical perturbations on the unimpaired leg to provide therapy to the impaired leg are disclosed. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144227 | Methods and Apparatuses for Oropharyngeal Isometrics and Dynamics - Apparatuses and methods for an oropharyngeal exercise device. The oropharyngeal exercise device has interchangeable parts comprising complete mouthpieces, complete springs, a housing, a progress gauge, and a stopper. The oropharyngeal exercise device and its interchangeable parts are organized and stored in a standardized kit. The kit allows a patient to take the exercise device on the go and makes home-health treatment of oropharyngeal disorders easier and more accessible. Patients can customize the exercise type and resistance. A variety of mouthpieces also allows patients to perform not only isometric exercises, but also perform dynamic exercises to increase flexibility and range of motion. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144228 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR REHABILITATION OF HAND GRIP AND WRIST - An exercise equipment for rehabilitation of hand grip and wrist is disclosed herein. The exercise equipment includes a fixing module being fixed to a forearm of a user, a wrist exercising module having a hinge shaft on one side of the fixing module and being connected to the fixing module so as to be capable of performing rotating movements when rotating the arm, and a hand grip exercising module being provided on the wrist exercising module and measuring a hand grip of the user. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144229 | MODULAR MULTI-JOINT REHABILITATION TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a device or apparatus for aiding in upper extremity rehabilitation treatment. The apparatus is a portable mobile rehabilitation device which has first and second arms attached to the central fulcrum of a tabletop platform which is supported by a height adjustable side pillar and base piece. Each arm has 3 links or segments attached at the ends by detachable and adjustable rotating support which are termed as joints. The distal end of each arm has an end-effector which is a hand hold module that is attached to the distal part of the subject arm. The proximal end of each arm is attached to the central fulcrum. The arms along with the modules will provide support for the patient to move the arm at different joints either by passive movement or active assist movement. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144230 | EXERCISE BAR MOUNTED ON DOOR FRAME - The present invention relates to an exercise bar mounted on a door frame, and to an exercise bar mounted on a door frame capable of preventing a user's face or head from hitting an edge part of an upper end of the door frame when a user bends her or his arms to pull her or his upper body upward and hang her or his chin on a horizontal rod during an exercise such as a chin-up, and in which a height of a pipe member installed at the door frame can be adjusted according to a height of the user. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144231 | Hand Exercise Device - A hand exercise device comprising a base with a generally planar surface, and at least one string held at a substantial angle of inclination with respect to the planar surface of the base. The hand exercise device can be adapted to perform hand exercises that involve applying a pushing force to move the string such that the string is in contact with the planar surface of the base. The hand exercise device can be modified to include a plurality of strings of different thicknesses held at a substantial angle of inclination to facilitate variable exercise resistance. The hand exercise device can benefit patients by increasing grip strength, improving hand function, and/or alleviating joint pain. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144232 | Exercise Machine Sensing Device - An exercise-diligence-encouragement and coaching system, providing a small and widely configurable position-sensing device to existing weightlifting machines which provide resistance by leveraging the weight of a rack of vertically-stacked incremental weights. The position-sensing device communicates with a mobile device kept in view of a user of the weightlifting machine, to provide live instructions to the user and track progress of the user over time and tailor future exercises. Location of the device, type of sensor used, power source, and method of communication are all variable. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144233 | ACTIVITY MONITORING BASE STATION - A base station for an activity monitoring system that facilitates live monitoring of a plurality of individuals. The base station may include a ventilation channel and a heat sink for cooling a control module disposed within the base station. The base station may be water resistant so as to protect the control module from water damage. The base station may also have an egg-shape for facilitating the drainage of water off the base station and to reduce the force of an impact on the base station. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144234 | Wearable Device Analyzing Swimming and Analyzing Method of the Same - A wearable device is provided. The wearable device includes a CPU, an electronic compass, an acceleration sensor and a display screen. The electronic compass is connected to the CPU and configured to sense the wearable device and generate a first movement information, and the first movement information is transmitted to the CPU. The acceleration sensor is connected to the CPU and configured to sense the wearable device and generate a second movement information, and the second movement information is transmitted to the CPU. The display screen is connected to the CPU. The CPU is configured to access and calculate the first movement information and the second movement information, and display a calculation outcome on the display screen. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144235 | Wearable sports monitoring equipment with context determination capabilities and relating method - The invention relates to sports monitoring equipment and methods. The invention provides a device or system comprising means for reading a heartbeat signal corresponding to heartbeat of the person during the performance, and means for reading a motion signal corresponding to motion of the person during the performance. There are also computing means for estimating energy consumption of the person during the performance using one or both of said signals. According to the invention, the device or system further comprises means for determining the type of the sports performance. The computing means for calculating the energy consumption parameter are adapted to utilize said heartbeat signal, said motion signal or both signals in combination in a manner depending on the type of the sports performance determined. The invention allows for accurate estimation of energy consumption in versatile sports. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144236 | EXERCISE INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME - An electronic device and method are disclosed, the electronic device including an output module, a communication module configured to allow communication with at least one of a first electronic device and an external electronic device, and at least one processor, which implements the method, including receiving exercise portion information from a first electronic device, receiving exercise amount information from a second electronic device, and determining exercise information including a respective amount of exercise for each exercise portion based on at least the received exercise portion information and the received exercise amount information, and controlling the output module to output the exercise information. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144237 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A TRAINING LOAD SCHEDULE FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE POSITIONING - A system for providing a training load schedule for peak performance positioning includes an apparatus for providing a training load schedule for peak performance positioning. The apparatus includes an initial load schedule module that provides an initial load schedule. The apparatus also includes a fatigue level module that detects a fatigue level. In addition, the apparatus includes a dynamic load schedule module that creates and updates a dynamic load schedule by modifying the initial load schedule based on the fatigue level. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144238 | Arrangement for Training the Gait - A system for training the gait has an endless belt formed of transparent material serving as a treadmill, one surface of which serves as a walking surface, a sensor system for determining a pressure/force distribution on the endless belt, an analyzing unit connected to the pressure/force sensors, a processing unit connected, on the input side, to the analyzing unit, which generates from the pressure distributions values or signals, respectively, that characterize the gait of the subject, an optical display located beneath the walking surface of the transparent endless belt, the display connected to an image signal generator mans and a display process controller for generation and position of images in the optical display, and a synchronization and adaptation stage for synchronizing and adapting the processing of the pressure distribution images with the image representation on the display. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144239 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EXERCISE MACHINE - A control system for use with an exercise machine having a first sensor for transmitting force data, a second sensor for transmitting position data, a control unit for receiving the force data and the position data and a pump activated by the control unit to add or remove liquid from a tank to increase or decrease weight resistance for the exercise machine. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144240 | Human Powered Vehicle with an Adjustment Assembly - A human powered vehicle includes a frame, a crank assembly disposed on the frame, a wheel rotatably attached to the frame, and a force rotation adjustment assembly in communication with the wheel. The human powered vehicle also includes a processor and memory, where the memory has programmed instructions executable by the processor to determine a calorie goal of the user, determine a user history, and adjust an force applied by the adjustment assembly based at least in part on the calorie goal. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144241 | GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball showing a low spin rate on driver shots. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a spherical core and at least one cover layer covering the spherical core, wherein the spherical core is formed from a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator and (d) a carboxylic acid having a heterocyclic ring and/or a salt thereof, provided that the rubber composition further contains (e) a metal compound in case of containing only (b) the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms as the co-crosslinking agent. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144242 | MULTI-LAYERED GOLF BALLS HAVING FOAM CENTER WITH SELECTIVE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION - Multi-layered golf balls having a core made of a foamed composition, preferably polyurethane foam, are provided. The ball includes a dual-layered core having a foam inner core (center) and surrounding outer core layer. The outer core layer may be made from a non-foamed thermoset material such as polybutadiene rubber. The ball further includes an inner cover, preferably made from an ionomer composition comprising an O/X-type acid copolymer, wherein O is α-olefin, and X is a C | 2016-05-26 |
20160144243 | SPORTS BALL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A sports ball comprising an inner core with a plurality of nubs on its exterior surface, and an outer shell comprising two hemispheres that surround the inner core such that the plurality of nubs contact the inner surfaces of the outer shell's inner cavity. The outer core can comprise a cross-linked closed-cell foam such that the sports ball can be more durable and softer than conventional balls normally used for the same sport. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144244 | GAME BALL WITH GRIP ZONES - The present disclosure relates to a game ball having one or more grip zones that have greater frictional interaction compared to the outer surface of the game ball. The grip zones are made by stitching of a coated thread upon at least one cover panel to create the grip zone. The grip zone formed from the coated thread enhances the handling characteristics and playability of the resulting game ball. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144245 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club includes a shaft, a golf club head, a first adapter, a second adapter, and a fixing member that detachably fixes the second adapter to the first adapter. An internal space of the golf club head has a housing portion for housing the second adapter, and the housing portion is configured to regulate movement of the second adapter. A third opening portion that communicates with the housing portion and in which the second adapter can be inserted is formed in the surface of the golf club head. A first coupling portion of the first adapter is configured to incline relative to the shaft, and a second coupling portion of the second adapter is configured such that the first adapter is coupled at an angle to the second adapter. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144246 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head comprises a face portion having a club face for hitting a ball and comprising a composite part. The composite part has a layered structure comprising: a thin surficial layer made of a metal material for contacting with a ball; an intermediate elastic layer composed of a rubber-like elastic material disposed inside the thin surficial layer; and a back support layer made of a metal material disposed inside the intermediate elastic layer. In a front view of the club head, the intermediate elastic layer includes a center of the club face. The edge surface of the intermediate elastic layer is at least partially exposed at the outer surface of the club head. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144247 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH CAVITIES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf club heads with cavities and methods to manufacture golf club heads with cavities are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a body. The body comprises a strikeface, a backside of the strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a first cavity at the backside of the strikeface, a rear portion opposite the strikeface, and a second cavity at the rear portion. In many embodiments, the golf club head further comprises a cap closing off the second cavity. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144248 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH CAVITIES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf club heads with cavities and methods to manufacture golf club heads with cavities are generally described herein. Some embodiments include a golf club head comprising a body. The body comprises a strikeface, a backside of the strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, and a rear portion opposite the strikeface. In many embodiments, the body further comprises a first cavity at the backside of the strikeface and located between the strikeface and the rear portion, and a second cavity at the rear portion. In some embodiments, the first cavity and the second cavity are directly coupled to each other to form a single, aggregate cavity. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144249 | AERODYNAMIC GOLF CLUB HEAD - An aerodynamic golf club head that produces reduced aerodynamic drag forces. A crown section imparts beneficial aerodynamic properties due in part to the location of a crown apex and the curvature of the crown section. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144250 | Method And Assembly to Prevent A Golf Club Grip From Contacting A Ground Surface - A method and assembly to prevent a golf club grip from contacting a ground surface includes a golf club having a shaft having a first end terminating with a grip and a second end terminating with a head. The grip has a free end positioned distal to the head. A body has an outer surface and the body has an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture extends through a central axis of the body and forms a pair of open ends extending through the outer surface. The body has a slit therein extending into the outer surface and into the aperture. The slit extends along an entire length of the aperture. The slit is formed along a plane oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aperture. The shaft is removably positioned in the aperture and the body is positioned nearer to the free end than the head. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144251 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING OPTIMUM PUTTING SPEED AND ANGLE - Systems and methods for calculating a path of a golf ball on a putting surface and for calculating an ideal putt direction and speed to cause a golf ball in an initial location on a putting surface to, when putted, enter a hole in a putting surface as described are significantly more computationally efficient and rapid. The efficiency allows implementation of the systems and methods with lower-powered computing devices, including mobile computing devices such as smart phones and the like. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144252 | Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions - A hockey-stick includes a blade and a shaft. The blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The blade optionally also includes a hosel to which the shaft is attached. One or more tuning rods or similar structures are positioned in the blade to increase the blade's stiffness to substantially match the stiffness of the shaft. The tuning rods are optionally located in the mid-region of the blade and may extend into the hosel and, in some cases, into the shaft or the toe region. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144253 | GOLF CLUB HEAD COVER - A golf club head cover including a head portion that defines a compartment that receives a golf club head and a sleeve portion that extends from the head portion and defines a sleeve conduit having an open end. The sleeve conduit is in communication with the compartment and the open end is positioned opposite the compartment. The sleeve portion is constructed from a first material and a second material. The second material is more elastic than the first material. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144254 | Sports Equipment - A cue or golf club head having a sighting aid, a golf club having the golf club head, and uses thereof. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144255 | BASEBALL TRAINING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system and methods for training an athlete to improve performance and swinging a baseball bat includes using several devices, looting a rolling force training bat, a swinging force training bat, variable weight training bat, a shoulder posture training device, a swinging posture training device and a hamstring tension device. The various training devices may be used alone or in combination with others to identify and correct at athletes posture, stamps and motion. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144256 | CONVERTIBLE GAME SYSTEM - A convertible game system configured to be used by a player at home who wishes to practice skills from multiple sports on an apparatus that does not require extensive space requirements. The game system has a frame, with a hopper section and a mounting section, a ball return, and a rotational component. The rotational component is mounted to the frame at the mounting section by a locking bearing system. For use, a player unlocks the locking bearing system, rotates the rotational component to display the desired game face, then re-locks the locking bearing system before beginning game play. The rotational component can have as few as 3 faces, and as many as 8 faces. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144257 | Ski Genie Training Apparatus and Methods of Use - An snow ski training apparatus and methods of use are provided comprising a longitudinal T-beam having a central axis aligned generally between front and rear vertical supports, with a sliding pivot point assembly operatively engaging the T-beam for longitudinal movement. A pair of unparallel ski arms are provided, each having a plurality of axially spaced holes along the length of each respective ski arm, which are pivotally mounted overlapping each other on the sliding pivot point assembly enabling each ski arm to freely and independently pivot around the same vertical axis point. A foot pad is selectively configured at the tail end of each ski arm, enabling a user's feet to rotate along the same, congruent and overlapping arc. An achievement disc is provided concentrically with the sliding pivot point assembly enabling correlation between angles achieved by a user in operation of the apparatus with varying degrees of difficulty of downhill turns in assimilation of parallel snow skiing. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144258 | Apparatus for Golf Swing Training and Methods Thereof - An apparatus and methods for golf swing training in order to improve a user's golf swing is disclosed in which a shaft or post is configured to be stabilized by locating an extension of the post into a receptacle, such as a trailer hitch on the back of a car or truck or a separate base unit. At the top of the shaft, a bar is pivotally connected to the shaft at an attachment point, while the other end of the bar is connected to a golf club, so that when a player practices swinging the club, the club remains in the correct position from the beginning to the end of the swinging motion. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144259 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FITTING GOLF CLUB HEAD WEIGHT - Embodiments of systems and methods for fitting golf club head weight are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a system to analyze tempo data comprises a tempo analysis module configured to run on one or more processors, and is further configured to receive swing data from a tempo sensor. In many embodiments, the swing data comprises a backswing time and a downswing time. The system is further configured to generate a tempo ratio comprising the backswing time over the downswing time. In many embodiments, the system comprises a golf club head weight analysis module configured to run on the one or more processors. The golf club head weight analysis can be further configured to generate a recommended golf club head weight determined by at least the tempo ratio. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144260 | Tennis Racket Sensor System and Coaching Device - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems, and methods for measuring values obtained from one or more sensors installed on a player's tennis racket and/or worn on the player's body, and using those values to calculate various parameters, such as the physical position and motion of the tennis racket. Embodiments may translate the parameters and derive one or more occurrences corresponding to phases of a tennis point or drill and then generate real-time audible, visual, and/or haptic coaching prompts and other related commands and signals, for the purpose of improving a player's motor skills. Embodiments may also send and receive messages to/from other embodiments, thereby permitting a player to interact with other players, coaches, or devices, such as ball machines and cameras. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144261 | System and Method for Playing a Golf Game - A method for playing a recreational game on a golf course comprising placing a golf ball into a launching mechanism; propelling, via the launching mechanism, the golf ball towards a cup on the golf course; repeating, as necessary, the step of propelling until the golf ball reaches a location within a predetermined region surrounding the cup; advancing, via a free-standing putting mechanism, the golf ball from the location within the predetermined region towards the cup; repeating, as necessary, the step of advancing until the golf ball is advanced into the cup. A kit comprising a launching mechanism configured to propel a golf ball through the air over significant distances associated with drives and wedge shots; and a putting mechanism configured to advance the golf ball on the ground or through the air in an arced path over distances typically associated with putts and chip shots. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144262 | TEMPORARY TURF MARKING SYSTEM - A temporary turf marking system is disclosed. The temporary turf marking system includes a material spreader, the material spreader having a foam dispenser fixed thereto. A dispenser actuator actuates the foam dispenser, such that foam is dispensed from the dispenser onto the turf, forming a foam trail. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144263 | DECORATIVE FOOTBALL HELMET - A decorative headgear simulating the appearance of an American-football helmet is disclosed. It is in the form of a sheet of thin flexible material. The sheet is shaped and configured with a back panel (BP), a right panel (RP), a left panel (LP), a top panel (TP), a front panel (FP), and a facemask (FM), all of which are adapted for inter-connection to form the helmet. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144264 | Protective Helmet - A protective helmet having an inner shell and an outer shell assembly. Internal padding contacts an inner surface of the inner shell and an energy absorbing layer is positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell assembly. The outer shell assembly includes a plurality of rigid, outer shell segments with at least one of the outer shell segments designed and arranged to move relative to the other outer shell segments upon receiving an impact force. The external energy absorbing layer and the outer shell assembly dampens impact energy before it reaches the inner shell. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144265 | GOLF GLOVE WITH APERTURE FOR ENHANCED TACTILE CAPABILITIES - A glove for enhancing tactile feedback when utilizing an interlocking grip of a club or sports device. The glove may include multiple digital segments including a digital segment that covers a middle finger. The digital segment may include an aperture that leaves a portion of the middle finger exposed so that the middle finger may have direct contact with a finger of another hand when a user engages the club or sports device. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144266 | HARNESS AND SNOWSHOE FRAME - A harness for an item of footwear comprises a foot interface adapted to receive an underside of the item of footwear thereon. Two lateral straps each have opposed ends connected to the foot interface, and each form a continuous hoop between the opposed ends for a portion of the item of footwear to be received in the continuous hoops on the foot interface. Each of the lateral straps has a longitudinal degree of expansion and contraction to increase or reduce a size of the respective continuous hoop. A cable route is on the lateral straps, the cable route having cable housings and/or cable channels. A cable is routed in the at least one cable route. A closure device pulls on the cable to reduce the size of the continuous hoops in the degree of contraction. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144267 | POWERED WHEELED BOARD - Various powered wheeled board vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a deck having a forward portion and a rearward portion. At least one front wheel can be connected with the deck under the forward portion. The front wheel can be configured to swivel about a first axis and rotate about a second axis. A powered wheel can be connected with the rearward portion. In some configurations, the rear wheel comprises a hub motor. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144268 | AUTOMATED REMOTE PLAY CUE SPORT SYSTEM - Cue sports tables are provided with associated automated sensor and positioning assemblies. This permits competitors to play each other on separate tables. The tables automatically sense ball positions on one table and communicate that to a positioner associated with another table. That positioner then automatically drives balls on that other table to a mimicking position. These systems also permit a shot to be replayed if desired. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144270 | OINT COUNT WAGERING GAME WITH PLAYING CARDS - A wager on a card game is wagered against point count totals and odds-even relationships in playing cards at a dealer position against point count totals and odds-even relationships in a dealer hand. Three cards are available at a player position and a dealer position. Initial and final odd or even point counts according to a standard blackjack affect game outcomes and steps or baccarat outcomes and effects. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144271 | MECHANICAL SHUFFLER - A mechanical shuffling apparatus is disclosed having a mechanism for delivering a single card through a horizontally disposed slot such that mechanical damage to the card is minimized and adequate shuffling of a deck of cards is achieved. The horizontally disposed slot is sized to receive a single card and can be adjusted or calibrated by card manufacturer or type. Additionally, the mechanical shuffler has a weight to flatten cards disposed on a horizontal plane. By keeping cards flat and minimizing mechanical damage to the card the mechanical shuffler disclosed herein also avoids delays and damage caused by jamming. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144272 | Greeting Card with Interactive Maze Game - An integral greeting card and game featuring a plastic moulded maze with a ball contained therein. A press button controls activation of audio wherein the user races against the clock to move the ball to the end or center of the maze before the audio clip ends. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144273 | DUAL-RANGE WIRELESS INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - A method of interactive game play is provided wherein a seemingly magical wand toy is provided for enabling a trained user to electronically send and receive information to and from other wand toys, a master system and/or to actuate various play effects within a play environment. The toy wand or other seemingly magical object is configured to use a send/received radio frequency communications protocol which provides a basic foundation for a complex, interactive entertainment system to create a seemingly magical interactive play experience. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144274 | ACTIVE SOCIAL NETWORK - A communication analysis system for an online game is described. A communication history among players of the online game is retrieved. Communication tracking metrics are generated based on the communication history of the players of the online game. A retention analysis is performed with the communication tracking metrics to determine retention of players of the online game. A retention recommendation is generated based on the retention analysis. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144275 | GAME CONTROLLER - A game controller is provided. In one embodiment, the game controller includes a main body, a trigger device, and a first adjustment mechanism. The trigger device has a trigger body coupled to the main body and that pivots along a pivotal axis relative to the main body. The first adjustment device has a first surface that contacts a second surface of the main body at a first point of contact when the trigger body is moved. The first adjustment device is movable along a first axis such that the first point of contact is adjusted along the first axis. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144276 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND GAME PROGRAM - An information processing device is provided with a game content appearance module that determines a game content object, selected from among multiple game content objects based on the appearance probability associated with each one of the multiple game content objects, to be an appearing game content object that appears to a player; an appearance probability variation module that varies the appearance probability, when a specifying operation used to specify a game content object from among the multiple game content objects is performed by the player, so as to increase or decrease the frequency at which the specified game content object is determined to be an appearing game content object; and a parameter configuration module that configures the parameters of the specified game content object depending on whether the frequency of determination of said game content object as an appearing game content object is increased or decreased. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144277 | GAMING SCHEME USING GENERAL MOOD INFORMATION - Technologies are generally described for a general mood adding scheme in a cloud-based game system. In some examples, a method performed under control of a computing device may include receiving from a raw database at least one set of facial expression data, each of the at least one set of facial expression data being accompanied by time information and location information, clustering a geographic area to form at least one cluster based at least in part on the at least one set of facial expression data, and storing the at least one cluster in a map database corresponding to the area. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144278 | AFFECT USAGE WITHIN A GAMING CONTEXT - Mental state data is collected as a person interacts with a game played on a machine. The mental state data includes facial data, where the facial data includes facial regions or facial landmarks. The mental state data can include physiological data and actigraphy data. The mental state data is analyzed to produce mental state information. Mental state data and/or mental state information can be shared across a social network or a gaming community. The affect of the person interacting with the game can be represented to the social network or gaming community in the form of an avatar. Recommendations based on the affect resulting from the analysis can be made to the person interacting with the game. Mental states are analyzed locally or via a web services. Based on the results of the analysis, the game with which the person is interacting is modified. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144279 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING USER INTERFACE ENVIRONMENTS ON A DISPLAY - Disclosed in some examples is a method for controlling a user interface environment, the method including rendering, on a display, a user interface including a first environment in a first portion of the user interface and a second environment in a second portion of the user interface, the first environment visually representing an unlocked area of a game and the second environment visually representing a locked area of the game, displaying a player character in the first portion of the user interface, wherein the player character has access to the first environment and is restricted from accessing the second environment, and displaying, in the second portion of the user interface, a visual effect obscuring display of a visual property of the second environment and indicating a location of an object in the second environment, while the visual property is displayed in the first portion of the user interface region. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144280 | GAMING ENVIRONMENT REWARD SYSTEM - Systems and methods to track users' progression through an activity simulation, which may resemble related sporting events, are provided. One or more performance levels with respect to one or more measurable parameters may be monitored during the same or different times. Physical activity may be monitored. Exceeding a first performance level may provide an option to join a sponsoring organization and exceeding a second threshold (for the same or different parameter of interest) may result in transmitting a redemption code to a contact point for an option to obtain a physical item. The physical item may mimic equipment used in a simulated activity. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144281 | GAME SYSTEM - One object is to provide a video game system that can technically restrain real money trade. In accordance with one aspect, a server device | 2016-05-26 |
20160144282 | Posted Information Sharing System, Game Application Executing System, Storage Medium, and Information-Processing Method - An exemplary posted information sharing system includes: a game processing unit configured to execute a multiplayer game application through a plurality of users each using a terminal; a group formation unit configured to form a playgroup for playing the game application, wherein the game processing unit includes: a group formation request unit configured to output, to the group formation unit, a playgroup formation request that specifies a group, according to input of the terminals, wherein the group formation unit is configured to form the users of terminals that specify the same group into a playgroup, based on the specified group. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144283 | INTEGRATED MULTI ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIVE GAME - Gaming systems and methods for integrated computer-related and physical game play interactions between a game player, a physical game piece character and an electronic device are defined. The physical game piece character may be a combination of smaller parts where each combination transmits a unique alphanumeric identifier and control signals to an electronic device game application, where the game application features the physical game piece character and is responsive to the signals from the physical game piece character and transmits control signals to the physical game piece, which responds with sensory signals. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144284 | RECORDING MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An example system includes: a data acquisition unit for performing near field communication with a data storage medium having a near field communication function and acquiring character data stored in the data storage medium; an information processing unit for performing information processing to control a character corresponding to the character data, which has been acquired by the data acquisition unit, as a non player character; and a data changing unit for changing the character data depending on a processing result of the information processing unit. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144285 | System and Method of Providing Posable Feature Controls in a Toy - A toy head assembly with facial features that can be adjusted by touching the facial features with enough force to alter their shape and/or position. Within the toy head assembly is a head base that is surrounded, in part, by a face that is made of an elastomeric material. Facial features on the face are supported, in part, by posable elements that lay under the elastomeric material of the face. Each posable element extends from the interior head base at a different ball and socket joint. Each posable element also has a post that extends from the ball and socket joint. The post contacts the interior surface of the face, wherein movement of a post alters a point of contact between the post and the face within the contact area. Changes in the point of contact cause changes in the contours of the face. This alters the facial features. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144286 | CUSTOMIZED 3D PRINTING ROBOT - A customized 3D printing robot that is configured such that components of the robot are produced using a 3D printing technology. In particular, the customized 3D printing robot enables a user to directly select an appearance design for each component and assemble the components so that an entire appearance design of the robot can be customized. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144287 | SCOOTER WITH REMOVABLE TOY - A scooter having a handlebar assembly that includes a vertical portion supporting a handlebar. The vertical portion includes an opening at its top end and the opening is configured to receive an elongate portion of a toy. The assembly also includes a ring portion at the opening of the vertical portion and the ring portion frictionally engages the elongate portion of the toy. The vertical portion and the ring portion are configured to securely support the elongate portion of the toy. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144288 | AUTOMATED DETECTION OF TRACK CONFIGURATION - A drivable surface includes a plurality of segments that can be arranged according to any desired configuration. One or more mobile agents are configured to automatically explore the drivable surface so as to ascertain the positions, orientations, and/or configurations of the various segments, as well as how they are connected to one another. The information collected during such exploration can be transmitted to a host device or other location, where a virtual representation of the drivable surface can be constructed based on the collected information. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144289 | CHILD'S PLAYHOUSE ASSEMBLY - A child's playhouse assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a perimeter wall. The top wall and the bottom wall are orientated parallel to each other. Each of the top and bottom walls has a rectangular shape such that the perimeter wall includes a first wall, a second wall, a third wall and a fourth wall. The first and second walls are positioned opposite of each other. The perimeter wall has a door opening extending therethrough. The door opening extends from the bottom wall toward the top wall. A door panel is pivotally coupled to the perimeter wall and is positionable in a closed position covering the door opening. The door panel has an aperture extending therethrough. The housing has an outer surface and the outer surface of the top wall and the perimeter wall is white. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144290 | Apparatus and method for disc jockey acrobatic act - An apparatus and method for an interactive disc jockey acrobatic act is disclosed. Specifically, the invention has applications in the entertainment industry by combining acrobatic stunts with live musical performances capable of being influenced by the audience. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144291 | Multiple Downcomer Tray and Tray Column Comprising the Same - A multiple downcomer tray and a tray column comprising the same are provided. The multiple downcomer tray comprises: a tray body; at least one anti-jump plate disposed on the tray body to divide the tray body into at least two sections; and at least two downcomer assemblies disposed corresponding to the at least two sections respectively, in which each of the at least two downcomer assemblies comprises at least one tray floor, at least one downcomer and at least one liquid receiving pan which are disposed parallel to each other, and the liquid receiving pan and the downcomer are positioned at two sides of the tray floor respectively. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144292 | SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) apparatus is provided that is capable of being operated in a continuous and/or steady-state fashion. The SFE apparatus may include an extraction assembly. The extraction assembly may include a first extraction chamber (FEC) to contain a first amount of source material from which a compound is to be extracted, and a second extraction chamber (SEC) to contain a second amount of the source material. The extraction assembly may include a valve to control a flow of a solvent into the FEC or the SEC. The SFE apparatus may include a collection chamber that is mounted substantially perpendicular to the extraction assembly. Other embodiments are described. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144293 | Chromatography Column Distribution System - A chromatography column distribution system includes a set of first bed support ribs extending radially from an inner, first radial position near the centre of the plate to an outer radial position nearer to the periphery of the plate and at least one set of intermediate bed support ribs starting at an intermediate radial position and extending to an outer radial position nearer to the periphery of the plate. Channels are formed between adjacent bed support ribs. The desired local effective channel height varies in accordance with a predetermined formula from the first radial position to the outer radial position. The transverse cross-sectional areas of the ribs or the channels are adapted such that the actual local effective channel height is within 15% of the desired local effective channel height over portions of the distribution system situated between the first radial position and the outer radial position. The length of the portions correspond to at least 80% of the distance between the first and outer radial position and the outer radial position. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144294 | PURIFICATION DEVICE, AND PURIFICATION METHOD - Provided is a purification device for purifying a useful substance (i.e., target substance) without using an acidic eluent. The purification device purifying the target substance comprises a column and a filler packed in the column. The filler contains a carrier, a temperature responsive polyamino acid bonded to the carrier, and a binding substance bonded to the temperature responsive polyamino acid and specifically bonding to the target substance. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144295 | ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLVENT REGENERATION PROCESS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE - A process for removing carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide-loaded solvent uses two stages of flash apparatus. Carbon dioxide is flashed from the solvent at a higher temperature and pressure in the first stage, and a lower temperature and pressure in the second stage, and is fed to a multi-stage compression train for high pressure liquefaction. Because some of the carbon dioxide fed to the compression train is already under pressure, less energy is required to further compress the carbon dioxide to a liquid state, compared to conventional processes. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144296 | FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system includes a bin having a base, an inlet configured to receive contaminated fluid, and an outlet. The bin further includes a plurality of metal chips positioned on a plate, such as a perforated plate, above the base of the bin. The contaminated fluid, such as contaminated coolant, may flow through the inlet toward the base of the bin and pass up through the plate and the chips to filter away contaminations. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144297 | Spin-On Filter for a Filtering Device for Fluid, Filtering Device, and Filter Head of a Filtering Device - A spin-on filter for a filtering device for fluid, the spin-on filter including: a housing pot, in which at least one filter element is arranged; a connecting body, which is arranged at an end face of the housing pot, the connecting body having a central opening; and a coupling device including a filter-side coupling part configured for detachably coupling the spin-on filter to a filter head of the filtering device; wherein the coupling part is arranged on the central opening; wherein the filter-side coupling part is configured to detachably couple to a connector of a head-side coupling part of the filter head by way of a plug-in and/or rotational movement with respect to a coupling axis; and wherein the filter-side coupling part includes a plurality of coupling ribs which are distributed in the circumferential direction of a coupling axis on the central opening and projecting radially inwardly. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144298 | Spin-On Filter for a Filter Device for Fluid, Filter Device and Filter Head of a Filter Device - A spin-on filter for a filter device with a housing pot in which a filter element is arranged, a connecting body arranged at the housing port end face having a central opening and a fluid opening radially outwardly offset from central opening. A filter-side coupling part of a coupling device detachably couples the spin-on filter to a filter head. The coupling part can be detachably coupled to a connector of a head-side coupling part of the filter head by way of a plug-in and/or rotational movement with respect to a coupling axis. A inner seal is provided having a sealing surface which extends around the periphery of a centric fluid channel and is axially offset in relation to the filter-side coupling part toward the filter element. The circumferential sealing surface of the filter head-side fluid connector sealingly contacts to separate the dirty and clean sides. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144299 | PROFILED STRAINER BAR AND STRAINER MADE OF PROFILED STRAINER BARS - A profiled strainer bar has a base region and a head region. A straining slot or a straining gap is produced between flanks of the straining slot at the head region. Each flank at the head region has a radius with a common center on the upstream and downstream side. A strainer, preferably in the shape of a strainer basket, has straining slots or straining gaps formed between profiled strainer bars. The strainer bars have a geometry at the strainer bar base region with the geometry being adapted to receiving recesses of support elements and being received in the receiving recesses. The strainer bars are permanently secured to the receiving recesses. The strainer bars are profiled such that each flank on the head region of the strainer bar has a radius with a common center on the upstream and downstream side. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144300 | LEAF FILTER SYSTEM AND REPLACEABLE FILTER LEAF APPARATUS - Filter and replaceable filter leaf apparatus are provided. The filter includes a housing defining a cavity having fluid inlet and outlet ports and a lid member with a manifold coupled to the outlet port and being adapted to conduct a fluid flow between the outlet port and a plurality of attachment areas. Replaceable filter leafs are selectively movable through an opening into the housing cavity and attachable with the manifold at the plurality of attachment areas. The replaceable filter leafs include a filter envelope consisting of a filter panel, a nozzle member on the filter panel and defining a passageway adjacent an opening in the filter envelope for conducting fluids therethrough. The nozzle member is selectively attachable onto the manifold of the polishing filter apparatus at any one of the plurality of attachment areas. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144301 | MODULAR MULTIMEDIA FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM - A modular multimedia fluid treatment system of the manifold type is disclosed wherein fluids, to be treated, are conducted into a first end of a manifold, conducted through a plurality of treatment cartridges, and end-use fluid is conducted out from a second opposite end of the manifold of the fluid treatment system. While the present invention is described and illustrated in conjunction with treating water, the general overall structure of the present invention may of course be utilized in conjunction with the treatment of fluids other than water. In addition, the unique modular characteristics of the system are applicable to those systems utilizing one or more fluid treatment cartridges. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144302 | FAT PROCESSING SYSTEM - Methods and devices for treating lipoaspirate for use in fat grafting procedures are provided and generally include a canister for containing lipoaspirate, a separation mechanism structured to separate both oils and other materials from cellular components of lipoaspirate contained in the canister. The separation mechanism includes filters having different filtering capacities, for example, different pore sizes. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144303 | PLEATED FILTER, BALLAST WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS, AND BALLAST WATER TREATMENT METHOD USING THE SAME - A pleated filter cartridge includes a pleated filter formed of a filter base having folds that repeatedly form peak portions and valley portions, the pleated filter having a shape of a cylinder whose axial direction is a ridge line direction of the folds, and lid portions disposed on an upper bottom and a lower bottom of the pleated filter. Reinforcing members whose top and bottom are fixed in the lid portions are provided in the valley portions viewed from the outside of the shape of the cylinder. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144304 | DEVICE FOR CONCENTRATING OBJECT TO BE TREATED - A device for concentrating an object to be treated has a filter body in which a movable plate is disposed between adjacent annular fixed plates, the moveable plate being formed in the same annular shape. Sludge filtrate passes through filtrate inflow gaps between the fixed plates and the movable plate before being caused to flow into the filter body. The movable plate is moved so that solids in the sludge are kept from clogging the filtrate inflow gaps. A cleaning member is caused to rub against the outer peripheral surfaces of the fixed plates so that solids adhering to the outer peripheral surfaces of the fixed plates are scraped off. The movable plates of said device are caused to perform a circular movement by eccentric cams fixed to the shaft. The cleaning member is fixed to the shaft, and caused to rotate around the shaft by the rotation of the shaft so that solids adhering to the outer peripheral surfaces of the fixed plates are scraped off. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144305 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device, having at least one filter element ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160144306 | OIL FILTER ADAPTOR AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - The present invention in one or more embodiments provides an oil filter adaptor to engage an oil filter, where the oil filter adaptor includes a base and a neck extending from the base in a first direction and to engage the oil filter, the neck including a wall defining therein a passageway extending at least partially in the first direction, the wall defining thereupon a through-aperture extending in a wall thickness direction. The oil filter adaptor of the present invention may pre-discharge oil flowing out thereof when the oil filter is removed, avoiding oil splashing due to an otherwise large efflux of oil in a very short period of time. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144307 | LIQUID FILTER, ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM, AND METHODS - A filter cartridge | 2016-05-26 |
20160144308 | FILTER MEDIA AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Filtration media includes a layer of nonwoven fibrous material [ | 2016-05-26 |
20160144309 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AIR FILTER - The present invention provides a protection device for air filter, which includes a dust sensor and an air filter protector, wherein, the air filter protector includes: a dust concentration comparator adapted for comparing a level signal transmitted by the dust sensor to represent a particle concentration of dust or smoke with a reference level, so as to output a positive or negative pulse signal according to a result of the comparison; a first inverter; a pulse generator and adapted for inverting a pulse signal outputted by the first inverter; a filtering comparator adapted for converting an output of the pulse generator into a high or low level signal; a relay switch adapted for performing on or off action according to the output of the filtering comparator, so as to control opening and closing of an air valve of the air filter. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144310 | FILTER CARTRIDGE ARRANGMENTS AND ASSEMBLIES; PREFERRED FEATURES; METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE - The present disclosure relates to filter assemblies. The features described and characterized are typically applied in gas (for example, air) cleaner assemblies. A typical use is in air cleaner assemblies for vehicles or other equipment. The techniques described relate, at least in part, to provision of assemblies with preferred configurations for convenient servicing and operation, while ensuring a proper cartridge is appropriately positioned, oriented and secured for use. Many of the techniques relate to arrangements in which features at opposite ends of a housing and/or cartridge are eccentrically positioned as described. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144311 | AIR CLEANER - An air cleaner includes a housing, a pleated filter element, and a spacing piece. The filter element is accommodated in the housing. The spacing piece is arranged between an inner surface of the housing and one of the pleats of the filter element that is located at an end of the filter element. The spacing piece maintains a space between the inner surface of the housing and the one of the pleats located at the end of the filter element. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144312 | NESTABLE FRAMED PLEATED AIR FILTER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A nestable framed pleated air filter, including a non-self-supporting, compressible, pleated air filter media with a plurality of oppositely-facing pleats and with a plurality of upstream pleat tips and downstream pleat tips and downstream pleat valleys, the pleated air filter media further including a plurality of bridging filaments that are bonded to at least some of the upstream pleat tips. The filter includes a frame with sidewalls that are angled so that the framed pleated air filter is nestable. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144313 | Hydrocarbon Recovery with Pressure Swing Adsorption - A process for component separation in a polymer production system comprising: (a) separating a polymerization product into a gas stream and a polymer stream; (b) processing the gas stream in distillation columns to yield a light hydrocarbon stream (LHS) comprising ethylene and ethane; (c) contacting LHS with a purged hydrocarbon adsorber to yield a loaded hydrocarbon adsorber and a non-adsorbed gas stream, wherein ethane is adsorbed by the purged hydrocarbon adsorber at a first pressure to yield adsorbed ethane, and wherein the non-adsorbed gas stream comprises recovered ethylene; (d) contacting the loaded hydrocarbon adsorber with a sweeping gas stream at a second pressure to yield an unloaded hydrocarbon adsorber and a recovered adsorbed gas stream comprising the sweeping gas stream and desorbed ethane; and (e) contacting the unloaded hydrocarbon adsorber with the sweeping gas stream at the first pressure to yield the purged hydrocarbon adsorber and a spent sweeping gas. | 2016-05-26 |
20160144314 | HYDROCARBON GAS DECARBONATION METHOD - Method of decarbonating a hydrocarbon gas, a natural gas for example, by washing with a solvent. | 2016-05-26 |