34th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080200243 | Gaming machine, gaming server, and gaming system - A gaming machine includes a storage and a processor. The storage stores a plurality of return plan information each related to a return plan defining a condition for a player to receive a return of a gaming value used in a game. The processor returns the gaming value based on one of the plurality of the return plan information stored in the storage. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200244 | Game collectibles - Some implementations of the invention allow patrons to earn a “collectible” during the course of playing a wagering game. A collectible (and/or a hierarchy of collectibles) may be associated with a particular casino. While playing a game, a player may have options to redeem one or more collectibles. In some such implementations, a collectible may activate special game features, such as a special bonus round, a higher paytable for a defined period of time, or other features described in detail herein. A collectible may persist after a gaming session is completed. Some implementations of the invention provide persistent collectibles only for patrons who are members of a player loyalty program. However, other implementations of the invention provide persistent collectibles even for patrons who are not members of a player loyalty program. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200245 | Gaming Device With Facsimile Graphical User Interface - Systems and methods for facsimile graphical user interface are disclosed. The systems and methods include displaying on a graphical object on the gaming machine that represents a physical component of the gaming machine. One aspect of the systems and methods includes selecting the graphical object and initiating an action for the physical component represented by the graphical object. A further aspect includes sensing a status for a physical component on the gaming machine and displaying a graphical object representing the status. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200246 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING ILLUMINATION OF GAMING MACHINE DISPLAY TO COMPLEMENT GAME OUTCOME - A gaming device repetitively generating an outcome display, for each play, is positioned relative to a companion complementary display. The symbols dominant to a winning outcome, which are displayed after a play, are used to control the characteristic of the complementary display. Several symbols may be displayed to indicate a game outcome in association with color characteristics. In an embodiment, a color of light is associated with a particular game symbol. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200247 | Game system having main display viewable by a plurality of players - A game system provides a game in which a plurality of players participate and includes: a first display unit that displays an image related to the game; a plurality of stations that are provided for each of the players to play the game and arranged at positions where the image displayed on the first display unit is viewable by each of the players; a plurality of camera devices that are respectively provided in each of the stations and capture facial images of the respective players; and a controller that operates to: control at least one of the camera devices to capture the facial images; and control the first display unit to display the facial images captured by the camera devices. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200248 | Game system providing game in which a plurality of players participate - A game system provides a game in which a plurality of players participate and includes: at least one camera device that captures facial images of the players; a plurality of display units that are provided for each of the players and display images related to the game; a plurality of input devices that are provided for each of the players and allow the respective players to input commands for playing the game; and a controller that operates to: control the camera device, when one of the players satisfies a predetermined condition in the game, to capture facial images of all the players other than the player who satisfied the predetermined condition; and control one of the display units that is provided for the player who satisfied the predetermined condition to display at least the facial images of the players other than the player who satisfied the predetermined condition. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200249 | Interactive promotional gaming system and method - A method of participating in an interactive promotional gaming system. A participant obtains access to an image of a game piece, captures an electronic image of the game piece and transmits the electronic image to a predetermined information collector. The information collector decodes the received image of the game piece and compares the decoded image to a predetermined list for transmittal of results of the comparison to the participant. The participant receives the transmitted results of the comparison. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200250 | PORTABLE GAME APPARATUS AND GAME SYSTEM - A portable game apparatus which gains the acceptance of senior elementary school children is realized. A portable game apparatus includes, for example, a general-purpose interface used to connect a personal computer, and a communication interface used to communicate with another portable game apparatus as an opponent of a fighting game. An execution control unit executes the fighting game with the other portable game apparatus connected via the communication interface using game data received via the general-purpose interface. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200251 | ZONE DEPENDENT PAYOUT PERCENTAGE - Various embodiments include game configurations that are specific to a location. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200252 | PROMOTIONAL GAMES ARCHITECTURE - The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate promotion of an online service. The architecture can provide for a games platform that can host a variety of games. The hosted games can be designed such that a user's experiences can be enhanced by game cards that can be discovered and retrieved while using the online service being promoted. Accordingly, the user's experiences can be enhanced as a function of the usage of the online service being promoted. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200253 | System and Method to Levy and Collect Taxes in a Virtual Environment - A virtual environment in which players are charged and able to charge taxes for various taxable activities. The tax may be levied by a governmental authority or other entity or by one or more characters in the metaverse. The tax may be imposed at the time of a taxable activity, at periodic intervals, or upon the occurrence of an event. The tax may be imposed for a specific purpose, e.g. to create a fund to use as insurance against possible harms, threats, or misdeeds, to protect the tax payers from impending or realized threats, or for any or no reason. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200254 | Fantasy vault system for managing fantasy league competitor entry fees and awards - The invention is a fantasy vault system and method for operating a fantasy league, such as a fantasy sports league. The system is independent from the league participants, namely, a fantasy league commissioner and fantasy competitors. Fantasy data providers provides data whereby the performance of the fantasy competitors can be scored and ranked. Different league accounts can be associated with respective distinct data providers. A data provider can be a fantasy host. The system is, therefore, adapted to scoring competitors based on competition data represented in a plurality of formats. The system may accept default and alternate award schemes from commissioners, the particular scheme to be used depending upon the number of competitors paying their entry fee by a deadline. Entry fees from the fantasy competitors are not handled by the league participants, but are deposited into an account in the vault system, from which they may be transferred to a bank account. Awards to successful fantasy competitors from the pool of entry fees are made directly from the vault on or before a payout date, typically chosen by the commissioner. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200255 | NETWORKED GAMING ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYING DIFFERENT CLASSES OF GAMING MACHINES - A computerized management system and methods for use with game devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify game devices and other related activities, for gaming machines of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200256 | Content Dependency Verification for a Gaming Machine - A system, apparatus and method for dependency verification of content distributed to a gaming machine is described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, over a network and into a gaming machine, data that includes a software component. The method also includes verifying that the gaming machine includes the version or the range of versions of a component, upon determining that the software component is dependent on a version or a range of versions of the component that is part of the gaming machine. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200257 | ELECTRONIC VALUE-OPERATED AND BATTERY POWERED PORTABLE AMUSEMENT DEVICE - A portable amusement device has a display and is configured to operate at least one electronic game. The portable amusement device is operated by a touchscreen and includes a battery and a currency input. The portable amusement device is operable by a user upon receipt by the currency input of at least one of coins, currency, a credit card/debit card, and a Personal Identification Number (PIN). An amusement system includes a portable amusement device configured to operate at least one electronic game and having a display, a touchscreen, and a battery. The system also includes a docking station configured to receive the portable amusement device. The docking station includes a currency input. The portable amusement device is removable from the docking station only upon receipt by the currency input of at least one of coins, currency, a credit card/debit card, and a PIN. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200258 | SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURATION VALIDATION - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems and related methods for validating a download assignment or a validation assignment for one or more electronic gaming machines (EGMs). In one embodiment, the gaming system can schedule downloads and/or configurations for one or more EGMs from a network terminal. Additionally, the network terminal determines whether the download or selected configuration is compatible with the existing physical or software structure of an EGM. In the event the EGM configuration is not compatible with the scheduled download or configuration, a casino operator is notified of the error at the network terminal. Optionally, the gaming system automatically schedules one or more supplemental downloads so that the user-selected download or configuration is executable on the EGMs. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200259 | METHOD FOR MANAGING AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHING GROUP - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems and related methods for managing one or more electronic gaming machines (EGMs). The gaming system includes a network management system capable of establishing one or more groups (or collections) of gaming machines. The groups of gaming machines may be defined according to one or more gaming machine characteristics. The grouping of the gaming machines on the casino floor allows the system to dynamically configure these groups of gaming machines. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200260 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHING GROUP - Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems and related methods for managing one or more electronic gaming machines (EGMs). The gaming system includes a network management system capable of establishing one or more groups (or collections) of gaming machines. The groups of gaming machines may be defined according to one or more gaming machine characteristics. The grouping of the gaming machines on the casino floor allows the system to dynamically configure these different groups of gaming machines. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200261 | Electronic Entertainment Device - An electronic entertainment device includes a device for acquiring at least one unique data item, along with a device for deriving from the, or each, data item, a least one attribute of a respective character in a game, and a device for comparing the respective attributes of two or more characters to determine a winner. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200262 | Video game instruction card holder - An instruction card holder system for supporting an instruction card or the like on a video game control device for visual reference during operation of a video game. The instruction card holder system includes a first portion configured to include printed material that provides instructions to a user of a video game and a second portion connected to the first portion and configured for removable attachment to a video game console. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200263 | DECOUPLING MECHANISM FOR POWER TOOLS - A decoupling mechanism for a power tool having a motor driving a drive shaft that drives a rotating component includes a shaft gear disposed around the drive shaft. The shaft gear has a first side and a second side. The second side has at least one shallow receiving structure and at least one deep receiving structure. At least one friction plate is disposed on the drive shaft adjacent to the first side. At least one pressure plate is disposed on or integrally part of the drive shaft adjacent to the friction plate and configured for rotation with the drive shaft. A spring assembly is biased against the shaft gear. The spring assembly includes a plate disposed around the drive shaft and a spring member. At least one cam is disposed between the plate and the shaft gear, and is configured to engage with the shallow and deep receiving structures. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200264 | Arrangement of Coupling - The present invention relates to a coupling arrangement adapted for inclusion in a universal-joint-related arrangement (A), comprising a first axle ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200265 | Rodeo or riding device - A riding device includes one or more cranks rotatably attached to a base, and a rider support supported on a carrier and movable relative to the base for supporting a rider, the carrier has a front portion for swinging relative to the base and a rear portion pivotally coupled to the cranks for moving cyclically relative to the base and for allowing the carrier to be moved in an elliptical and reciprocating action relative to the base by the crank device, and the rider support is supported on the carrier and moved in concert with the rider support for supporting the rider, and the carrier and the rider support may be moved relative to the base in an elliptical and reciprocating action by the rider. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200266 | Rodeo or riding device - A riding device includes one or more cranks rotatably attached to a base, and a rider support supported on a carrier and movable relative to the base for supporting a rider, the carrier has a front portion for swinging relative to the base and a rear portion pivotally coupled to the cranks for moving cyclically relative to the base and for allowing the carrier to be moved in an elliptical and reciprocating action relative to the base by the crank device, and the rider support is supported on the carrier and moved in concert with the rider support for supporting the rider, and an actuating device may be used for actuating the carrier and the rider support to move relative to the base in an elliptical and reciprocating action. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200267 | Rodeo or riding device - A riding device includes one or more cranks rotatably attached to a base, and a rider support supported on a carrier and movable relative to the base for supporting a rider, the carrier has a front portion for swinging relative to the base and a rear portion pivotally coupled to the cranks indirectly with a pendulum for moving cyclically relative to the base and for allowing the carrier to be moved in an elliptical and reciprocating action relative to the base by the crank device, and the rider support is supported on the carrier and moved in concert with the rider support for supporting the rider, and the carrier and the rider support may be moved relative to the base in an elliptical and reciprocating action by the rider. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200268 | Rodeo or riding device - A riding device includes one or more cranks rotatably attached to a base, and a rider support supported on a carrier and movable relative to the base for supporting a rider, the carrier has a front portion for swinging relative to the base and a rear portion pivotally coupled to the cranks indirectly with a pendulum for moving cyclically relative to the base and for allowing the carrier to be moved in an elliptical and reciprocating action relative to the base by the crank device, and the rider support is supported on the carrier and moved in concert with the rider support for supporting the rider, and the carrier and the rider support may be moved relative to the base in an elliptical and reciprocating action by the rider. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200269 | Rodeo or riding device - A riding device includes one or more cranks rotatably attached to a base, and a rider support supported on a carrier and movable relative to the base for supporting a rider, the carrier has a front portion pivotally coupled to the base with a link and an arm and a rear portion coupled to the cranks for moving cyclically relative to the base and for allowing the carrier to be moved in an elliptical and reciprocating action relative to the base by the crank device, and the rider support is supported on the carrier and moved in concert with the rider support for supporting the rider, and an actuating device may be used for actuating the carrier and the rider support to move relative to the base in an elliptical and reciprocating action. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200270 | Fairground Attraction Having a Heightwise Movable People Carrier - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a fairground attraction, including an arm which is mounted for rotation about a shaft in a bearing arranged in the top of the frame, on an end of which arm at least one people carrier is suspended, a device for rotatingly driving the arm, and a device for displacing the at least one people carrier in height direction in a rest position of the arm, which displacing device is arranged between the top supporting the bearing and the remaining part of the frame. In one embodiment of the present invention, the top can be pivotable relative to the remaining frame part, for instance about a lying axis which lies transversely of the rotation axis of the arm, and the displacing device can include a drive for causing pivoting of the top. The fairground attraction can further be provided with a device for blocking the displacing device during operation of the fairground attraction. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200271 | Rodeo or riding device - A riding device includes a crank device rotatably attached to a base, and a rider support supported on a carrier and movable relative to the base for supporting a rider, the carrier has a front portion pivotally coupled to the base and a rear portion coupled to the cranks for moving cyclically relative to the base and for allowing the carrier to be moved in an elliptical and reciprocating action relative to the base by the crank device, and a motor or motorized rotating device for rotating the crank device relative to the base in the cyclic and reciprocating action to actuate the carrier and the rider support to move relative to the base in an elliptical and reciprocating action. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200272 | Portable Putting Practice Device - Disclosed herein is a portable putting practice device, which is constructed so that a mat | 2008-08-21 |
20080200273 | Golf putting game kit and method - A golf game including a ball, a first pin, and two second pins, the pins being disposed co-linearly on a putting surface, one second pin on either side of the first pin. A method of playing the golf game including placing the ball on the putting surface at a starting point, standing the first pin and the two second pins on the putting surface at a first distance from the ball, striking the ball with a putter to cause the ball to roll towards the pins, and scoring “one” if the ball knocks down only the first pin, “two” if the ball knocks down the first pin and one or both of the second pins, “three” if the ball knocks down only one of the second pins, or “four” if the ball fails to knock down any pins. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200274 | Measuring device for measuring hitting parameters of a golf club and associated calibration device - A measurement setup to determine hitting parameters of a golf club includes a group of reflectors with at least two strip-shaped reflectors with retroreflective surfaces applied to the golf club shaft. The group of reflectors is attached to the club shaft with a detachable, yet tight clamp-connection. At least three retroreflective areas are arranged in a determined geometry at the club shaft and/or at the group of reflectors. At least one first reflective light barrier sends its beam at a right angle to the ideal swing path of the club head near the tee and/or the golf ball at the group of reflectors. During the penetration of the beam the three strip-shaped retroreflective surfaces elicit temporally staggered pulse-shaped signals that the receiver of the first reflective light barrier receives and which it transmits to the data acquisition device. A calibration setup is also provided. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200275 | SHORT GAME TRAINING DEVICE FOR USE WITH GOLF CLUB - A short game training device | 2008-08-21 |
20080200276 | Golf Swing Training Device and Method - A golf swing training system, including a paddle suitable for hitting with a palm in training to improve one's golf swing, a swing arm attached to the paddle, a base that provides stability, and a spring attached to the swing arm and to the base. Preferably, the spring is removably and/or adjustably attached to the swing arm and/or to the base. Also, methods of using the system. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200277 | Swing plane indicating golf mat - A swing plane indicating golf mat capable of indicating the path of a swing through the critical zone. The golf mat includes an array of toggling, grass-mimicking blades which, from the vantage point of the golfer, assume a different appearance when toggled over. In the preferred embodiment, the blades have a forward face and a rearward face. The forward face and rearward face are different colors. Because of the curvature of the blades, the blades normally appear one color when the blades are in their normal and non-toggled position. When the blades are toggled, the blades appear a different color. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200278 | Golf Club Head Construction and Method for Improved Target Alignment - A golf club head is configured for an orientation of the face such that an intended target line is directed along an actual target line for a non-zero lofted club face and a preselected non-zero sole angle selected from sole angles within heel up and toe up orientations of the golf club head. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200279 | Iron-type golf club and FRP shaft therefor - A club shaft for an iron-type golf club is made of a fiber reinforced resin. The weight W of the club shaft per 39 inches is not less than 30 grams and not more than 60 grams. The average bending rigidity EIa of the club shaft is not more than 5.0 kgf sq.m. An expression (1) EIa>=0.05 W+2.0 is satisfied. Preferably, an expression (2) EIa>=0.05 W+2.5 is satisfied. More preferably, an expression (3) EIa>=(1/15)W+2.0 is satisfied. Even if golfers can not make powerful swings through the swing speed is high, the carry distance and the directionality of the hit ball can be improved. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200280 | Iron-type golf club and FRP shaft therefor - A club shaft for an iron-type golf club is made of a fiber reinforced resin. The weight W of the club shaft per 39 inches is not less than 55 grams and not more than 95 grams. The average bending rigidity EIa of the club shaft is not more than 1.5 kgf sq.m. An expression (1) EIa=<0.05W−1.25 is satisfied. Preferably, an expression (2) EIa=<0.05W−1.75 is satisfied. More preferably, an expression (3) EIa>=0.1W−6.5 is satisfied. Even if golfers are weak in flexing the club shafts though the golf swings are powerful, the carry distance can be increased. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200281 | Golf club that is available for right-handed and left-handed users - A golf club includes a shank, a grip portion, and a head portion. Thus, the head portion is provided with a first hitting face and a second hitting face, so that the user can use the head portion to hit the golf ball from the right side or the left side of the head portion. In addition, the first hitting face and the second hitting face of the head portion are used to move the golf ball outwardly from the obstruction no matter when the golf ball is located at the right side or left side of the obstruction, so that the user can move the golf ball outwardly from the obstruction easily and quickly without having to replace another golf club. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200282 | Golf club head - A putter head comprising a body having an open, frame-like structure having an improved mass distribution for optimizing the moment of inertia and placement of the center of gravity. The body includes a front portion, a rear portion, toe and heel portions extending between and interconnecting respective ends of the front and rear portions, and a central portion interconnecting the front and rear portions along the longitudinal axis of the body. A first main opening of the body is bounded by the toe portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. A second main opening of the body is bounded by the heel portion, the central portion, and part of the front portion. The heel and toe portions desirably are formed with respective elongated openings extending substantially the entire lengths of the heel and toe portions. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200283 | Golf ball layer compositions comprising modified amine curing agents - Polyurethane-based and polyurea-based compositions including modified amine curing agents for use in golf ball layers where modified amine curing agent of the invention allows control of the reaction rate by providing a composition with both primary and secondary amine linkages. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200284 | Systems and methods for golf analytics visualization - Systems and methods providing statistical analytics of golf performance including text, tabular, graphic, and image-based outputs that include trends information for the golfer, all based upon actual golf play on course situations, wherein the golfer inputs shot data during play, without interrupting the flow of the game, and uploads the shot data for analytics and review online, including detailed diagrammatic representations of golf performance analytics, such as scattergraph diagrams, that provide information including zone-based target areas rather than merely pinpoint targets. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200285 | Mat For Sport and Games - Mat for sport and games for detecting impact position of a movable object such as a ball. The mat comprises an outer and an inner layer, each with inlays of electrically conductive elements forming a pressure-sensitive switch distributed over the target area. The pressure-sensitive switches communicate with electronic circuits for indicating, processing and presentation of electrical signals when the switches are activated by a ball impact. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200286 | Method and device to aid basketball practice - An accessory to a basketball rebound board that could replace or be removably attached to the hoop attachment of the rebound board for the purpose of causing the basketball to return in the direction of the practicing player. The basketball passes through the hoop, or substitute for the hoop, and bounces against the inside wall of a frustum whose position and angle are such that the ball's rebound will return the ball in the general direction of the player who threw the ball. The apparatus is optionally partly or completely removable in such a way that the original hoop can be attached at will. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200287 | TRAJECTORY DETECTION AND FEEDFACK SYSTEM FOR TENNIS - A system for capturing and analyzing a trajectory of a tennis ball or other object associated with a play of a game of tennis and providing feedback is described. The system may be designed to capture and analyze a trajectory of a tennis ball during various activities related to the play of a game of tennis including serves and ground-strokes. The system may be configured to provide immediate feedback that may be utilized by a player to improve their performance as well as provide entertainment value above and beyond what is normally associated with the play of a game of tennis. The analysis and feedback system may be portable. Further, the system may be operable for use in an area where tennis is normally played during normal playing activities, such as player playing a game or practicing on an outdoor tennis court. The system may be operable to account for factors associated with its ambient environment, such as wind, temperature and humidity. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200288 | Swinging Implement - A swing implement, such as a baseball bat ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200289 | WRIST TOY - A toy with a springable cord and an object at the other end of the cord, which object can be a ball of many kinds, or a device covering a ball. The ball may include electronics therein that are actuated when the ball is hit against a surface. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200290 | Bicycle freecoaster hub - The present invention refers to a bicycle hub being part of the drive mechanism | 2008-08-21 |
20080200291 | Anti-backlash device - Anti-backlash device for an internal combustion engine, which has a timing chain, includes a body having a stop shoulder to provide a default tension for the chain; and a mounting feature with the body. The device can be part of a kit, and can be mounted in combination with the engine. A method of reducing or avoiding backlash in a timing chain in an internal combustion engine can embrace providing the device and installing it in the engine, optionally further running the engine with the installed device. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200292 | Bicycle freecoaster hub - The present invention refers to a bicycle hub being part of the drive mechanism | 2008-08-21 |
20080200293 | Sprocket With 1.5 Order, and Multiples Thereof, Vibration Canceling Profile and Synchronous Drive Employing Such a Sprocket - A vibration canceling rotor and a synchronous drive employing such rotors is provided wherein 1.5 order vibrations in the synchronous drive can be reduced by employing the vibration canceling rotor on a rotating member of the synchronous drive that rotates at one half the speed of another rotating member of the drive. To cancel 1.5 order vibrations, the rotor has a three-lobed non-circular radial profile to engage the continuous-loop elongate drive structure of the synchronous drive. To cancel 1.5 order and | 2008-08-21 |
20080200294 | DOUBLE CHAIN LINEAR ACTUATOR - A linear actuator comprises a pair of chains. Each chain has a first link and a second link. The second link of each chain is adjacent to the first link of the chain. A pivotal connection pivotally connects the first and second links. The first link is pivotable about a pivot axis which is non-perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the first link. A chain connecting member connects the chains at distal ends thereof. A drive mechanism moves the chains between an extended position and a retracted position. At least a portion of each chain is helically wound when the chains are in the retracted position. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200295 | Connecting unit for loose ends of a traction device - A connecting unit for loose ends of a traction device includes a body having a traction device passage to receive the ends of the traction device and a clamping device positioned in the traction device passage. The traction device passage has a first opening into which the ends of the traction device can be inserted. The clamping device is adapted to receive the ends of the traction device and has an adjustment mechanism which biases the clamping device in a direction of a wall of the traction device passage. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200296 | Electrically-Variable Transmission with Two Differential Gear Sets - An electrically-variable transmission having two differential gear sets and two motor/generators uses four torque-transmitting mechanisms and selective as well as continuous connecting members and preferably provides an input-split operating mode and an output-split operating mode. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200297 | Simple bicycle drive shaft transmission - This transmission ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200298 | FORWARD AND REARWARD MOTION SWITCHING MECHANISM USING BRAKE BAND - A forward and rearward motion switching device to be used in an automatic transmission system for a vehicle, comprises a planetary mechanism provided with an input element, an element to be fixed and an output element which are disposed coaxially and are rotatable relative to each other, the planetary mechanism outputting a rotational driving force of an internal combustion engine transmitted to the input element as a rotational driving force in the reverse direction to the rotation of the input element from the output element through the input element, the element to be fixed and the output element, and a brake capable of fixing the element to be fixed of the planetary mechanism. The brake comprises a rotational drum which is integrally formed with the element to be fixed and has an outer peripheral surface, and a brake band that surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the rotational drum to fix the same. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200299 | MULTI-SPEED GEARBOX FOR LOW SPOOL DRIVEN AUXILIARY COMPONENT - A turbine engine power generation system includes a gearbox that receives rotational drive from a low spool through an input gear, in one example. The gearbox includes first and second clutches that are coupled to an input shaft of an auxiliary component, such as a generator. First and second output gears are driven at different rotational speeds by the input gear and respectively associated with the first and second clutches. An actuator selectively engages at least one of the first and second clutches to select between first and second rotational speeds in response to a command from a controller. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200300 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200301 | Hydraulic pressure control device of an automatic transmission and hybrid drive device having the hydraulic pressure control device - A hydraulic control apparatus for an automatic transmission includes a forward travel engaging element, a reverse travel engaging element, a first signal electromagnetic valve, a first switching valve, and a second switching valve. The hydraulic control apparatus is structured so as to change the output state of the signal pressure of the first signal electromagnetic valve when changing from the reverse travel shift position and/or shift range to the non-travel shift position and/or shift range and when changing from the forward travel shift position and/or shift range to the non-travel shift position and/or shift range, and to enable quick draining of hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic servo of the reverse travel engaging element and hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic servo of the forward travel engaging element. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200302 | Method of Transmitting the Power of a Hybrid Vehicle Between a Heat Engine Shaft and a Wheel Axle Shaft of the Vehicle - The invention relates to a method of transmitting power between a shaft ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200303 | Control device for vehicular drive system - Hybrid controller | 2008-08-21 |
20080200304 | Hydraulically servocontrolled transmission for a road vehicle provided with an internal combustion engine - A hydraulically servocontrolled transmission for a road vehicle provided with an internal combustion engine; the servocontrolled transmission displays: a servocontrolled mechanical gearbox operated by at least one first hydraulic actuator; a servocontrolled clutch operated by at least one second hydraulic actuator; a hydraulic circuit comprising a hydraulic accumulator, which contains pressurised control fluid which is used by the hydraulic actuators, and a pump, which is directly operated by the internal combustion engine to supply pressurised control fluid to the hydraulic accumulator; a park-lock device operatable to block the rotation of the driving wheels; and a control unit, which, when the internal combustion engine is turned off, uses the remaining pressure of the control fluid within the hydraulic accumulator to bring the servocontrolled mechanical gearbox in a neutral position. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200305 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THROTTLING LOSSES DURING REGENERATIVE BRAKING - A control system for a hybrid vehicle includes a regenerative braking module that controls regenerative braking of the hybrid vehicle. Regenerative braking is controlled when an accelerator device is not engaged. A throttle-by-wire control module controls a throttle valve. The throttle-by-wire control module opens the throttle valve and/or holds the throttle valve open in response to regenerative braking module signals when a transmission of the hybrid vehicle is in gear. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200306 | Gear Mechanism for a Brake System, and Brake System - A gear mechanism for a brake system can be coupled on the inlet side to an actuating drive of the brake system via a drive shaft which can be driven rotationally by the actuating drive. The gear mechanism can be coupled on the output side to a brake unit of the brake system via an output shaft. The brake unit has at least one brake. The gear mechanism has a first and a second gear train having different transmission ratios. Furthermore, the gear mechanism is configured in such a way that, in order to apply the brake, only the first gear train and, in order to release the brake, only the second gear train of the gear mechanism transmits a drive torque of the actuating drive to the output shaft. The transmission ratio of the second gear train is greater than the transmission ratio of the first gear train. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200307 | Treadmill having exercise motivation inducing function - There is provided a treadmill having an exercise motivation inducing function, which comprises: an interface to control the degree of difficulty of exercise, a driving unit to be driven according to the degree of difficulty controlled by the interface, and a control unit to control a gift provider to differentially provide a gift according to the degree of difficulty controlled by the interface. The treadmill motivates a user to receive a predetermined gift after finishing exercise, thereby inducing a positive attitude on exercise to a user disliking exercise. Furthermore, the treadmill adds the fun of exercise so that a user does exercise of her/his own free will, thereby contributing to the improvement of her/his physical constitution. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200308 | PORTABLE KIT, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE EXECUTION OF CARDIOPULMONARY TESTS UNDER STRAIN, WITH THE USE OF A NORMAL BICYCLE - A device for the execution of cardiopulmonary tests under strain includes a device for measuring the respiratory activity of a user and physical exercise equipment to be used in combination with the measuring device. The physical exercise equipment is a portable training tool, to be used in combination with a normal bicycle in stationary position. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200309 | Waist exercising device - A waist exercising device has a housing case holding a transmission motor that drives a gear box via a decelerating machine. The gear box is connected with a shaft that leads a guiding portion to perform a circular motion. The user's waist is then guided to perform a swaying motion. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200310 | Real-Time Comparison of Athletic Information - An apparatus compares athletic information relating to a user performing an athletic activity. The apparatus has a module ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200311 | Gymnastic machine - A gymnastic machine ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200312 | COLLECTION AND DISPLAY OF ATHLETIC INFORMATION - Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200313 | V-lift - A diving board lift assembly for lifting a diving board from a substantially horizontal diving position to a substantially upright position is provided. The diving board having a diving end and a hinged end with the hinged end hingedly connected to a diving board support member. In accordance with the present invention, a lifting mechanism is provided to lift the diving end of the diving board to the substantially upright position. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200314 | ONE-STEP FOLDABLE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE - A folding elliptical exercise machine that allows for easy, safe, and quick storage and being capable, upon a single motion by a user, of changing its shape into a substantially compact form for storage, and vice versa, is provided. The elliptical exercise machine comprises a frame having a base support structure having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is rotatably attached to the front portion such that the elliptical exercise machine is movable between an operating position and a storage position, and first and second reciprocating foot supports interconnected to the frame, each foot support having a first end and a second end with a collapsible joint therebetween, wherein each reciprocating foot support is collapsible such that the exercise machine can be moved between the operating position and the storage position in a single step by rotating the rear portion of the base support structure upward and toward the front portion of the base support structure. A method for changing the position of the elliptical exercise machine of the present invention from an operating position to a storage position, and vice versa, also is provided. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200315 | Rubber barbell weight with at least one colored rubber belt and a method of making the same - A method of making a rubber barbell weight with as least on colored rubber belt has acts of providing at least one annular colored rubber belt, providing a mold, placing the at least one annular colored rubber belt in the mold, placing rubber raw materials in the mold, heating and pressing the mold and releasing the mold. The mold has two middle molds. Each middle mold has at least one recess formed radially in an inside wall of the mold. The annular colored rubber belt is placed into the recesses of the middle molds. The rubber raw materials are placed into the mold. Because top and bottom flanges of each recess of the middle mold limit the annular colored rubber belt only fusing with adjacent rubber raw materials, an outside surface of the annular colored rubber belt does not mix with the color of the rubber raw materials. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200316 | Exercise device including collar coupling - An exercise device comprises a bar, pairs of weights comprising weight collars which can be removably secured to either end of the bar, and a coupling for each weight collar. One of the bar or the weight collar has means for receiving a detent, e.g., a circular groove on an inner diameter of an axial central bore. A locking device is positioned in the other one of the bar or the weight collar. In arriving at a locked position, a spring-biased, axially disposed actuator pushes ball bearing detents, by camming action, radially outwardly through an aperture in the component housing the locking device to rest in a radially adjacent circumferential groove. The actuator is depressed to permit radially inward movement of the detents so that the weight collars caps can be removed. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200317 | Inclinable Exercise Device With Abdominal Crunch Board and Method - An abdominal crunch board for an inclinable exercise device includes a handle bar including opposite terminating engagement portions; a pair of opposing brackets coupled to the opposite terminating engagement portions, the pair of opposing brackets and the opposite terminating engagement portions forming a frame; a padded support coupled to the frame; and the opposing brackets are removably attachable to an adjustable incline of the inclinable exercise device at one or both of a location between a first end of the adjustable incline and a user support platform of the inclinable exercise device and a location between a second end of the adjustable incline and the user support platform. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200318 | Push-Up Exercise Unit and Device - A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his/her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device can include a handle support structure having a pair of columns between a lower base and a separate end cap such that the handle intersects a corresponding end cap and upper portion of a corresponding column of the handle support structure. The device includes a fixed base support attached to the handle support structure, and a bearing assembly to permit rotation of the contiguous handle, end caps and handle support structure by a user with the base support resting on a planar surface. In another example, the handle assembly is detachable from a first surface on the handle support structure and inserted into a second surface to facilitate stowage for travel. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200319 | Exerciser with the legs being supported thereon by hanging in performing exercise - An exerciser in one embodiment includes a base, a telescopic shank mechanism, a pivotal calf support disposed sufficiently above the ground by mounting on a top of the shank mechanism, and a foot support including a telescopic frame obliquely upwardly extending from one end of the calf support, and two cylindrical foot supporting members fixedly secured to both sides of the frame. The tops of the feet of an inverted person are urged against the foot supporting members, the backs of the calves and the knees are urged against the calf support, and the remaining portions of the body are disposed between the calf support and the reference ground in performing one form of exercise. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200320 | PAPER CONVERTING ROLL WITH AN ELASTOMERIC ROLL COVER - A converting roll for processing web materials is disclosed. The converting roll has a core with a radius ranging from about 1 inch (2.54 cm) to about 12 inches (30.48 cm) and an outer surface. The converting roll also has an elastomeric roll cover disposed about the outer surface of the core. The elastomeric roll cover has a hardness ranging from about 80 P&J to about 140 P&J and a thickness ranging from about 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) to about 1.25 inches (31.75 mm). | 2008-08-21 |
20080200321 | DISPENSING CONTAINER HAVING COMPLIANCE FEATURES - The invention relates to a dispensing container having compliance features in which the container has a bottom panel that defines at least one opening, a top panel that is secured to the bottom panel, and a moveable security member positioned between the bottom and top panels. The top panel provides a perforated access tab that is releasably secured to the bottom panel to form a stop that prevents movement of the security member. The top panel may further provide a perforated cut-out that provides an opening in the top panel to permit the dispensing of articles within the container. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a packaging blank capable of forming a container having indicia and compliance features. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200322 | Closing Apparatus - A Closing apparatus ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200323 | Method And Apparatus For Folding Or Separate Bags - A folder and method for folding plastic bags includes at least one folding station. The folding station has a folding point where an input, an output and a storage portion meet. The bag travels in the input portion in a different direction than in the storage portion. The output direction is substantially the same as the input direction. A turning air source is disposed to direct the bag into the storage portion and an air source is disposed to direct the bag into the output section. A fin helps guide the bag into the output portion. A turning roll disposed above the turning point, and imparts motion to the bag, generally in the storage direction. A second folding station, similar to the first, is downstream the first folding station. The output direction for the first station is the same as the input direction for the second station, and the bag path between the first and second folding stations is substantially linear. A separator located upstream of the folder includes a separator nip formed by separator rolls that are in, and remain in, the film path in one embodiment. A slow-down section includes servo-driven slow down rolls with projections there on. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200324 | Folding Machine with Suction Means for Zig-Zag Folding a Continous Web Material and Associated Folding Method - The folding machine comprises; a pair of counter-rotating folding cylinders ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200325 | Dunnage Conversion Machine And Output Chute Guard - A dunnage conversion machine ( | 2008-08-21 |
20080200326 | ALUMINUM NITRIDE POWDER AND ALUMINUM NITRIDE SINTERED COMPACT - The present invention relates to an aluminum nitride sintered body which satisfies both high thermal conductivity and reduction in the shrinkage factor at the time of sintering. The aluminum nitride sintered body is a sintered body of a powder mixture containing an aluminum nitride powder and a sintering aid, characterized by having a thermal conductivity of at least 190 W/m·K and a shrinkage factor represented by the percentage of {(dimensions of the molded body before sintering)-(dimensions of the sintered body after sintering)}/(dimensions of the molded body before sintering) of at most 15%. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200327 | BARIUM TITANATE SINGLE CRYSTAL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a method of producing the barium titanate solid solution single crystals. The crystalline phase of the single crystal is hexagonal. The method of the present invention, a small quantity of metal oxide is added and dissolved into the barium titanate to form a solid solution. The metal oxides are used as single crystal growth aid; and the barium titanate single crystal can be prepared by using a pressureless sintering process composing of one or two stages of heat treatments that require no special expensive equipments, and thus the method can be used for the mass production of the single crystals. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200328 | Method and Device For Applying Washcoat Suspensions to a Molded Article - The invention relates to a method for removing an excess of a liquid from a molded article that comprises two opposite planar faces and interior cavities and/or channels to be coated with the liquid. The inventive method is characterized by removing in a first removal step, once the liquid has been introduced into the interior cavities and/or channels, the major portion of the excess liquid under the influence of an external force, and removing in a second removal step the excess liquid remaining in the molded article after the first removal step by contacting the molded article with a porous and/or channel-bearing support on the very face where the excess was removed. The pore and/or channel diameter of the support is smaller or equal the diameter of the interior cavities and/or channels of the molded article. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200329 | Method for Producing Catalyst - A method for producing a catalyst, comprising the step of supporting a metal atom on a support in which a thiol group is introduced on its surface. The catalyst is useful for a catalytic electrode of fuel cells, a composite electrode of capacitors or secondary batteries, a catalyst for an organic synthesis, a catalyst for an environmental cleanup, or the like. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200330 | Hydroconversion catalysts and methods of making and using same - Stable catalyst carrier impregnating solutions can be prepared using a component of a Group VIB metal, e.g., molybdenum, at high concentration, a component of a Group VIII metal, e.g., nickel, at low concentration, and a phosphorous component, e.g., phosphoric acid, at low concentration, provided that the Group VIII metal is in a substantially water-insoluble form and a particular sequence of addition of the components is followed, even when a substantially water-insoluble form of the Group VIB component is used. The resulting stabilized impregnating solution can be supplemented with additional Group VIII metal in water-soluble form to achieve increased levels of such metal in the final catalyst. Furthermore, uncalcined catalyst carriers impregnated with the stable solution and subsequently shaped, dried and calcined, have unexpectedly improved performance when used in the hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks. High conversion can be achieved at reduced levels of sediment, especially in comparison to standard commercial catalysts. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200331 | Process For Producing a Water-Absorbing Matieral Having a Coating of Elastic Film-Forming Polymers - The present invention relates to a process for producing a water-absorbing material comprising the steps of a) spray-coating water-absorbing polymeric particles with an elastic film-forming polymer in a fluidized bed reactor in the range from 00 C to 1500 C and b) heat-treatment of the coated particles at a temperature above 50° C., wherein in step b) the duration of the heat-treatment is chosen that the CS-SFC value of the obtained polymeric particles is at least 10% of the optimum CS-SFC value, and the water-absorbing material obtainable by this process. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200332 | Getter Systems Comprising an Active Phase Inserted in a Porous Material Distributed in a Low Permeability Means - Getter systems are provided having a phase active in the sorption of gas, inserted in the pores of a porous material. The porous material is, in turn, dispersed in a polymeric means having a low permeability to the gas to be sorbed. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200333 | PROTECTIVE FILM TEMPORARILY LAMINATION TO ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SHIELDING SHEET, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SHIELDING SHEET - The present invention is to provide an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet with a protective film that is temporarily laminated on a copper mesh layer for shielding electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet is not discolored even after long-term use, especially at high temperature and high humidity, while the protective film exhibits appropriate adhesion properties. To achieve the object, there is provided an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet comprising a transparent substrate, at least a copper mesh layer provided on one surface of the transparent substrate and a protective film temporarily laminated to the copper-mesh-layer-side surface, the protective film comprises a support and an adhesive layer containing a polymer having repeating units derived from an acrylic ester and/or a methacrylic ester on the support, and the amount of free organic acids in the adhesive layer is an amount which makes 10 or less the color difference ΔE | 2008-08-21 |
20080200334 | Method For Enhancing The Effectiveness Of Ethaboxam - Method for enhancing the fungicidal effectiveness of
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20080200335 | 1-(Imidazolin-2-Yl)Amino-1,2-Diphenylethane Compounds For Combating Animal Pests - The present invention relates to 1-(imidazolin-2-yl)amino-1,2-diphenylethane compounds of the formula I and their agriculturally acceptable salts, wherein A is a radical of the formula A | 2008-08-21 |
20080200336 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to an herbicidal composition for controlling grasses and weeds in crops of useful plants, such as maize and sorghum. Generally, the composition comprises both an herbicide of the general formula (I) and a safener of the general formula (IIb), which have the following respective formulas: | 2008-08-21 |
20080200337 | Mixed herbicide compositions for paddy field - Mixed herbicidal compositions for controlling weeds, preferably in paddy field are provided. The compositions are characterized by comprising, as active ingredients, (a) an herbicidal difluoromethane sulfonanilide, (b) at least one herbicidal compound selected from the group consisting of known herbicides as defined in claim | 2008-08-21 |
20080200338 | Heteroaroyl-Substituted Serineamides - The present invention relates to heteroaroyl-substituted serineamides of the formula I | 2008-08-21 |
20080200339 | Synthesis and Biological Activity of Bicyclic Aba Analogs - Bicyclic abscisic acid (ABA) analogs of Formula (I) and (II) and the process for their production are disclosed. The bicyclic ABA analogs include the structural elements and functional groups of the parent molecule that are required for activity, and have an aromatic ring fused to the ring replacing the vinyl methyl group of absicisie acid. Methods for using the bicyclic ABA analogs to inhibit cell growth and seed germination are also disclosed. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200340 | Bead Bound Combinatorial Oligonucleoside Phosphorothioate And Phosphorodithioate Aptamer Libraries - The present invention includes composition and methods for making and using a combinatorial library having two or more beads, wherein attached to each bead is a unique nucleic acid aptamer that have disposed thereon a unique sequence. The library aptamers may be attached covalently to the one or more beads, which may be polystyrene beads. The aptamers may include phosphorothioate, phosphorodithioate and/or methylphosphonate linkages and may be single or double stranded DNA, RNA or even PNAs. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200341 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ARRAY BASED ASSAYS - Devices and methods for performing an array assay are provided. Embodiments of the subject array assay devices include (1) a base, (2) a cover, and (3) a clamping member for holding the cover to the base, wherein when the cover is operatively held to the base about a structure that includes an array assembly spaced-apart from a backing element, the array assembly and the backing element are deflected to substantially the same curvature. Embodiments of the subject methods include contacting a sample with a backing element and placing the backing element supported sample in contact with an array assembly to form a structure that includes the backing element and array assembly. The structure is then held together using a subject array assay device and the array substrate and the backing element are deflected to substantially the same curvature. | 2008-08-21 |
20080200342 | Device, Array, And Methods For Disease Detection And Analysis - A device and array coupled to capture molecules are provided. Specifically, the device and array can be used for detecting the presence and concentration of biomarkers in a sample from a subject. The device and array can also allow the use of a method for scoring a sample for, e.g., the purpose of diagnosing a disease. The method can also be advantageous to applications where there is a need to accurately determine the disease stage of a subject for the purpose of making therapeutic decisions. | 2008-08-21 |