04th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110021240 | Dynamic Power Control of User Equipment - A first communication device and a method in a node serving a first cell of a first frequency for controlling transmission power of a user equipment in the first cell, comprising the steps of receiving ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110021241 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUDIO SYSTEM VOLUME CONTROL - A communication device may determine total gain for a downlink processing path via the communication device. The total gain may be determined based on determination of audio requirements for each of a plurality of audio processing devices supported via the communication device, during the downlink processing path. The communication device is operable to determine a default mix signal gain, a downlink gain adjustment and a calibration gain based on the determined audio requirements, and to calculate the total gain for the downlink processing path based on the determined default mix signal gain, the downlink gain adjustment and the calibration gain. The determination of the total gain may be based on determination of a telephony state in the communication device. The calibration gain may be determined during calibration of the communication device, whereas the downlink gain adjustment may be calculated based on an adjustment step-size and/or a mode based gain index. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021242 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONVERSATIONAL MESSAGE SERVICE IN PORTABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for a Conversational Message (CM) function of a mobile communication system are provided. The apparatus includes a CM manager for defining information indicating a start and end of a CM function and information regarding a folder for storing message data exchanged with a peer portable terminal in a message to be transmitted, and for transmitting the defined message to the peer terminal. Accordingly, the CM function is improved by transmitting information for announcing that a CM is transmitted in a message transmission process to enable rapid response processing and by granting an access right on stored data when performing the CM function. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021243 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND OPERATION METHOD FOR THE SAME - A mobile terminal and operational method may store or output log information related to usage histories according to at least one of a condition, location, and status indicated by situation information. The mobile terminal can be conveniently operated on the basis of past usage histories. The operation method for the mobile terminal includes: creating situation information on the basis of at least one of location information, status information and condition information of the mobile terminal; collecting log information related to usage histories of the mobile terminal from the time of situation information creation or within a preset time after situation information creation; linking the situation information with the log information and storing the linked information; and outputting, when new situation information equal to the stored situation information is created, log information linked to the stored situation information. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021244 | TETHERED ANTENNA HAVING SERVICED DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE - An antenna system includes a wired communications interface, an antenna, and antenna system control circuitry. The wired communications interface is operable to couple to a serviced host device and includes a control interface and an antenna interface. The antenna couples to the antenna interface and has configurable antenna characteristics. The antenna system control circuitry couples to the control interface and to the antenna and is operable to communicate the configurable antenna characteristics to the host device and to configure the antenna based upon communication with the host device. In other constructs the antenna may not be configurable and the antenna characteristics communicated are fixed. The antenna system may further include Radio Frequency (RF) transmit circuitry and/or RF transmit circuitry. Such RF transmit circuitry and RF receive circuitry may be configurable or fixed in its operations. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021245 | MOBILE-PHONE TERMINAL, AND HIGH-FREQUENCY MULTIPLEXING AND SWITCHING SYSTEM - A mobile-phone terminal is provided by including a switching unit for selectively connecting, compliant with several communication systems, a plurality of signal paths of high frequency transmission and reception signals to an antenna, and a high frequency control unit for controlling the switching unit. The switching unit includes switching devices configured to perform ON/OFF operations of respective signal paths, and a logic circuit for generating switching control signals for the switching devices and ON/OFF control signals for controlling power amplifiers. The power amplifiers are controlled not directly by the high frequency control unit, but by way of the switching unit for switching the signal paths of high frequency transmission and reception signals. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021246 | RFIC with cellular and RFID functionality - An integrated circuit (IC) includes a baseband processing module and a radio frequency (RF) section. The baseband processing module is coupled to convert outbound data into amplitude modulation information and phase modulation information when the IC is in a cellular data mode and to convert an outbound radio frequency identification (RFID) signal into RFID amplitude modulation information when the IC is in an RFID mode. The RF section is coupled to generate an outbound RF data signal in accordance with the amplitude modulation information and the phase modulation information when the IC is in the cellular data mode and to generate an outbound RF RFID signal in accordance with the RFID amplitude information when the IC is in the RFID mode. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021247 | DOCKING STATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEM USING THE DOCKING STATION - A docking station includes a casing, a socket and a plurality of peripheral interface devices. The casing includes a base and a cover, wherein the cover is pivotingly disposed on the base, openably and coverably, to form an appearance of a notebook computer. The socket is formed in a surface of the base for receiving a mobile communication device, and a high speed transmission interface is formed in a bottom of the socket. The plurality of peripheral interface devices is disposed on the casing and electrically connected with the high speed transmission interface. When the mobile communication device is placed in the socket, the mobile communication device is electrically connected with the high speed transmission interface and transmits signals with the plurality of peripheral interface devices. Basing on the structure, the present invention can ensure that mobile communication devices are convenient for operation. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021248 | Energy Managed Service Provided by a Base Station - A method and a system are described for adapting a service provided by a base station ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110021249 | TRANSPONDER - A transponder having a transmitting and receiving device for receiving commands and transmitting data and command processor for executing commands, and a programming device for changing the memory contents, and a data memory which has a first memory area and a second memory area, whereby the first memory area has the first value or a second value, and when the first memory area has the first value, the content of both memory areas can be changed and, in the case of read access to the second memory area, the transmitting/receiving device transmits a predefined or no data stream instead of the memory content of the second memory area. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021250 | AGGREGATED, INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION TIMELINE - Described is a technology by which an interactive timeline user interface shows communication data aggregated from various sources (e.g., a telephone service, a website, an application and/or the like) in time order. To reduce the number of items in the timeline, certain items may be combined into a compressed item, e.g., items from the same source and/or of the same type may be rolled up into a rolled up item. The user may also interact to reply to a data item. For example, an editor may be provided upon interaction with a data item in the timeline, and the type of reply that is sent may automatically match the type of data item, (e.g., a text message reply to a text message). | 2011-01-27 |
20110021251 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH TOUCH-SENSITIVE CONTROL - A user input device on a surface of the phone different than the surface which a user views information displayed on a display thereof. For example, an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, can have a display on a front side and a user input device such as a touchpad on a backside. The mobile phone can be cradled in a user's palm while being securely grasped on edges thereof by the thumb and forefingers of the user's hand. The touchpad, being located on the backside of the device, can be operated by a user's index finger, for example. Accordingly, the mobile phone can be more securely grasped by the user during operation, and the user's fingers and/or thumb do not obstruct the user's view of the display during operation. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021252 | PORTABLE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS WITH A USER MODE SWITCHING FUNCTION - A method for switching user modes of a communication apparatus is provided. The method comprises: controlling an angle sensor periodically to detect an angle of inclination of the communication apparatus, determining which range the detected angle of inclination is within; determining an associated user mode of the determined range; determining whether the user mode of the determined range is the same as a current user mode; enabling the associated audio receiving unit and audio output unit of the user mode of the determined range and disabling the associated audio receiving unit and audio output unit of the current user mode if the user mode of the determined range is not the same as the current user mode. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021253 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - An apparatus and a method for reducing power consumption of a portable terminal. The apparatus includes a controller which induces the early release of a channel formed to transmit a synchronization determine signal. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021254 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The disclosure provides a system and method for detecting activation of a communication device via passive means, For the system and method, the device comprises a casing for housing a display and a keyboard; a microprocessor controlling aspects of the keyboard and display; a passive usage sensor; and a power application operating on the microprocessor. The power application monitors the usage sensor for a signal indicating movement of the device from a resting location when the device is in a low power mode and upon detection of the signal for provides power to at least one additional element in the device. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021255 | CASING FOR A MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile communication terminal comprises a case having internal and external surfaces. The mobile communication device further comprises a first layer formed over the external surface of the case, the first layer comprising conductors for allowing plating on the outer surface of the case; a second layer formed over the first layer, the second layer comprising an antenna pattern for transmitting and receiving radio signals corresponding to one or more frequency bands; a third layer formed over the second layer to protect the case; a circuit board configured to process signals conformable to the radio signals, wherein the circuit board is disposed within an inner surface of the case; and a connection unit formed through the case and configured to electrically connect the second layer to the circuit board. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021256 | AUTOMATED ENHANCEMENTS FOR BILLIARDS AND THE LIKE - Position data is generated. The position data describes real-time positions of each of one or more billiard balls moving on a playing surface of a billiard table. Imagery is displayed on the playing surface. The imagery dynamically responds to the position data as the one or more billiard balls move on the playing surface. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021257 | AUTOMATED ENHANCEMENTS FOR BILLIARDS AND THE LIKE - Position data is generated. The position data describes a respective current position of each of one or more game objects (e.g., billiard game objects) in relation to a playing surface (e.g., a playing surface of a billiard table) defining a boundary of a field of play of a game involving use of the one or more game objects in the field of play. A graphical interface image is displayed on the playing surface. Whether the position data in relation to the displayed graphical interface image satisfies an input instruction predicate is determined. In response to a determination that the position data satisfies the input instruction predicate, the input instruction is executed on a machine. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021258 | ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF GAMING TICKETS - Systems and methods of generating electronic gaming tickets provide for receiving an asynchronous reply from an access device over a network. An electronic gaming ticket is sent toward the access device over the network based on the asynchronous reply. By providing asynchronous communication with the access device, a number of advantages are achieved. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021259 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE GAME PLAY OPTION - Embodiments of this concept are directed to gaming devices that are configured to initiate multiple gaming events in response to a player input. The gaming device may include game initiating inputs that initiate a predetermined number of gaming events in response to the player input, or the gaming device may include configurable game initiating inputs that initiate a number of gaming events specified by the player, specified the gaming device, or specified by a gaming server. The gaming device or gaming server may set the number of initiated game events in response to the occurrence of a triggering event. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021260 | Wagering Game With Multiple Episode-Based Bonus Games - A gaming machine for playing an episodic wagering game includes a game display and a controller. The game display is operable to display a randomly selected outcome of an episodic wagering game in response to receiving a wager from a player. The display further displays creative material content in one or more episodes of the episodic wagering game. The controller is in communication with the game display and is programmable to provide an award based on the randomly selected outcome and, in response to collecting a predetermined number of game items in one or more of the game episodes, cause the display of new creative material content of the wagering game without affecting the expected value of the episodic wagering game. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021261 | GAMING MACHINE PRODUCING EFFECT WHEN AWARDING BENEFIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - When a wild symbol | 2011-01-27 |
20110021262 | FANTASY SPORTS GAME AND METHOD OF CONDUCTING SAME - Disclosed and claimed herein is a sports fantasy game, having a roster of fantasy players for each user, and a slot machine-like apparatus that provides a limited number of spins for populating the roster of fantasy players. Also disclosed herein is a method of conducting the above described game. Further described and claimed are various modifications and enhancements. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021263 | CONTROLLING EVENT-DRIVEN BEHAVIOR OF WAGERING GAME OBJECTS - A behavior controller system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more events that occur within a wagering game. The wagering game can feature a wagering game object that can automatically (e.g., intelligently) respond to the one or more events. The behavior controller system can use event-driven behavior controllers, such as a behavior tree. The behavior controller system can determine, and activate, tasks on the behavior tree that cause the wagering game object to respond to the one or more events. In some embodiments, the behavior controller system can also prioritize tasks that may be performed by behavior trees to prevent conflicts between wagering game objects during a wagering game. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021264 | METHOD OF USING NON-MONETARY CHATTEL IN GAMING MACHINES - The invention described herein includes a system for playing a game on a gaming machine using non-monetary chattel. The system includes a bank for storing, depositing, and withdrawing non-monetary chattel based upon play outcome on the gaming machine. The system also includes a mechanism for relaying data regarding the non-monetary chattel between the bank and the gaming machine; and redemption mechanism for converting the non-monetary chattel in the bank to an exchange medium. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021265 | Voucher Gaming System - A gaming system and method of playing a gaming device by a user. The method includes inserting a voucher having a voucher value into the gaming device and accessing a database having voucher data associated with the voucher. The voucher value is verified. The user is queried for a credit value of a base wagering denomination. Calculations of full game credits and partial game credits are performed based upon the voucher value and the credit value. The full game credits, the partial game credits, and the voucher value are displayed on a game display. The method allows partial or all credits to be played at any time. The method provides for recording of game events to a database. The method also allows for the user to change the base wagering denomination during game play. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021266 | GAMING SYSTEM HAVING RE-AWARDING OF STORED AWARDS - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a wager input device for receiving a wager to play a wagering game, at least one display for displaying the wagering game, and at least one controller. The controller is operative to display a first outcome of the wagering game and award a first award associated with the first outcome, store the first award in a stored awards group, cause the at least one display to display the stored awards group, and re-award one or more awards in the stored awards group upon the occurrence of a triggering event. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021267 | WAGER RESIDUALS - Techniques for handling wager residuals are described herein. Embodiments include a method that detects a residual from one or more wagers remaining in a first memory location for an electronic wagering game machine. The residual of the one or more wagers are transferred from the first memory location to a second memory location. Information about the residual is stored. The residual from the first memory location is cleared. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021268 | JACKPOT CONTROLLER AND A METHOD OF PROVIDING A JACKPOT FOR A GAMING MACHINE - The invention generally relates to gaming machines and methods implemented with use of a gaming machine. A prize awarded on a gaming device is awarded by obtaining a turnover value for at least one gaming device over a period of time, calculating a probability value based on the turnover value and using the probability value to determine whether the prize is to be awarded. In some implementations there may be two prizes that are awarded with different probabilities when the gaming machine system is in different configurations. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021269 | DEVICE FOR MANAGING OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having a controller to record an association of at least one of a plurality of stimulations that can be generated by a gaming accessory with one or more substitute accessory stimulations, establish communications with a computing device communicatively coupled to a gaming software application, establish communications with the gaming accessory, receive from the gaming accessory a stimulation, detect a match between the association and the received stimulation, retrieve the one or more substitute accessory stimulations, and transmit the one or more substitute accessory stimulations to the gaming software application. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021270 | DEVICE VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method is disclosed for authenticating a gaming device, wherein the gaming device includes a plurality of components, one of which is a storage device. The method includes: starting up the gaming device; authenticating a data file stored on the storage device, wherein the authenticating comprises: opening and reading a file allocation structure in a storage device using a file allocation reader; processing the file allocation structure using a processor to provide access to files stored in the storage device, wherein the files in the storage device include installed identification data from one or more selected gaming units as to components actually installed on the selected gaming units, and wherein the files also include registered identification data for components supposed to be installed on the selected gaming units, each component including hardware components and software components, and each gaming unit including multiple components with identification data; and examining the installed identification data and registered identification data to determine enablement of the gaming units. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021271 | GAME SYSTEM AND CONTROLLER - A game system is provided in which a plurality of pairs, each consisting of: a first input device provided with a first operation section; and a second input device provided with a second operation section, are wirelessly connected to a game apparatus, and in which a game process is executed based on operation data obtained from the first input device and the second input device. As an example, each of the first input device and the second input device includes a display section, wireless communication means for performing communication for the operation data and information regarding each pair, and a display control section for controlling a display form of the display section. The display control section controls the display form of the display section so as to be a display form corresponding to each pair. The game apparatus executes the game process based on the operation data for each pair. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMPLEX HAPTIC STIMULATION DURING INPUT OF CONTROL GESTURES, AND RELATING TO CONTROL OF VIRTUAL EQUIPMENT - A system is configured to provide haptic stimulation to a user. In one embodiment, the haptic stimulation is provided to the user in conjunction with the performance of one or more control gestures through which the user controls, for example, a game, a real world component or piece of equipment, and/or other entity. In one embodiment, the haptic stimulation is provided to the user in conjunction with control of virtual equipment by the user. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021273 | INTERACTIVE MUSIC AND GAME DEVICE AND METHOD - A body DJ device and method are provided. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021274 | Game apparatus and recording medium recording game program for displaying a motion matching a player's intention when moving an input device - Operation information which is output, depending on a motion of an input device is successively obtained, and based on the operation information, a direction and movement velocity of the input device is determined. Next, it is determined whether or not the movement velocity is larger than or equal to a first threshold value. When the movement velocity is larger than or equal to the first threshold value, a path along which an object is moved in a virtual world is determined based on predetermined information about the movement path. When the movement velocity is smaller than the first threshold value, a path in which the object is moved in the virtual world is determined based on the determined movement velocity. Based on the determined movement path, it is displayed how the object is moved through positions in the virtual world. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021275 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION GAME SYSTEM AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION GAME PROGRAM - A wireless communication game system includes at least one parent device and a plurality of child devices that can communicate wirelessly with one another. The parent device transmits a parent device program and game data for distribution and generation information indicating what generation the data for distribution belongs to when counting from the one in the parent device. Each of the child devices receives the data for distribution and executes the parent device program to update the generation information and transmit to another plurality of child devices the parent device program and game data for distribution and the updated generation information. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021276 | GREASE FILLED SPRING RETAINER - A spring retainer assembly, including: a flange plate; a plurality of springs in contact with a radially outer portion of the flange plate; a first cover plate; a second cover plate; a spring retainer; and at least one fastening device. The spring retainer and the first plate substantially surround respective outer circumferences of the plurality of springs; and the at least one fastening device is for fixedly connecting the spring retainer to a torque-transmitting device. In one embodiment, the spring retainer is axially fixed by the connection to the torque-transmitting device and includes a first portion, and contact of the first portion with the first plate positions the first plate in a desired axial position with respect to the plurality of springs. In one embodiment, the spring retainer includes a plurality of protrusions and a circumferential end for each spring is in contact with a respective protrusion. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021277 | Articulation Stop - A joint apparatus includes an outer joint portion having an opening end, an outer joint axis, and an outer joint inside surface defining, at least in part, an internal vault. The joint apparatus also includes an inner joint portion including a spider interposed within the outer joint portion and a shaft extending through the opening end. The spider includes a trunnion. The trunnion is at least partially interposed within the vault. The shaft defines a shaft axis. The inner joint portion includes an angular range of motion limiting device that selectively restricts the articulation of the shaft relative to the outer joint to prevent the shaft from contacting the outer joint. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021278 | ENCLOSED SLIDE - An enclosed slide including a number of elongate sections, each section extending between first and second ends thereof, the sections being fastened together in abutting end-to-end relations respectively in a predetermined configuration in which selected pairs of the sections are positioned end-to-end in preselected positions. Each section has a body defining at least a part of a slide bed, and one or more flanges extending outwardly from the body. The flanges positioned at each abutting end of the sections in each selected pair are a pair of flanges positionable adjacent to each other. The enclosed slide also includes a number of clamp rings adapted for securing the adjacent flanges to each other respectively, and a number of fasteners at least partially positionable in flange holes and in the clamp ring holes upon alignment thereof, to at least partially fasten the clamp rings to the adjacent flanges at least partially therein. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021279 | Rotating Vessel for Recreational Activities - The present invention is a system for recreational purposes. The system includes a vessel rotatably mounted, a support stand, and a drive system. The vessel has a wall that defines an internal cavity, sufficient for at least one occupant to be received wherein the occupant is in contact with the wall, and a tunnel for accessing the internal cavity. The wall has dampens the contact between the occupant and the vessel. The support stand has two connectors carried by elevated members on opposing sides of the vessel for supporting the vessel. A drive system that includes a motor mechanically connected to at least one of the connectors for rotating the vessel and the occupant within the internal cavity. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021280 | HITTING TECHNIQUE BY IDENTIFYING BALL IMPACT POINTS - A sensor system for identifying an impact point of a ball hitting a ball hitting means, and a system and method for improving a hitting technique based thereupon. One system comprises an optical array, an motion processing module, a processing unit and an interface unit. The optical array is attached to the ball hitting means and comprises light emitters and light detectors arranged to repeatedly determine consequent impact points of the ball by detecting reflections of emitted optical signals. The motion processing module is attached to the ball hitting means measures its motion characteristics. The processing unit is arranged to analyze and process the consequent impact points and the motion characteristics of the ball hitting means to characterized the hitting technique. The interface unit is arranged to present the hitting technique, generate suggestions for improving the hitting technique and allow further analysis of the hitting technique. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021281 | Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts - Assemblies for releasably connecting a golf club head and shaft may include: (a) a shaft engaging member including a rotation-inhibiting structure having a circular cross-section and a first set of circumferentially spaced teeth; (b) a club head engaging member including a retaining structure for engaging the rotation-inhibiting structure, the retaining structure having a circular opening with a second set of circumferentially spaced teeth to engage the first set of teeth on the rotation-inhibiting structure; and (c) a securing system for releasably securing the shaft engaging member with respect to the club head engaging member. The first set of teeth may have a different number of teeth than the second set of teeth. Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so that the shafts can be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft position with respect to the club head can be readily changed. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021282 | Side Locking Adjustable Shaft Connection Systems for Removably Connecting a Golf Club Head and Shaft - Releasable golf club head/shaft connection systems and methods allow one to change shafts on a single club head, change club heads on a single shaft, and/or change the angular orientation features of a golf club. Such systems may include: (a) a club head body including a hosel and a locking nut stabilizer; (b) a shaft releasably engaged with the club head body, wherein an end of the shaft includes a retaining member that is inserted into the club head body; and (c) a locking nut engaged with a side surface of the club head body such that a body portion of the locking nut extends at least partially through the hosel and is supported by the locking nut stabilizer. The locking nut is movably engaged with the club head body such that it securely holds the shaft or allows the shaft to be removed therefrom. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021283 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads - A golf club includes a golf club head having a body, a ball-striking face member and one or more mass members. The body extends from a shaft-attachment structure. The ball-striking face member is located on a front surface of the body. The body is configured to releasably accommodate a first mass member in a first region on its back surface and a second mass member in a second region on its back surface. At least one of the first and second mass members may be releasably attached to the back surface. The ball-striking face member may have an average density that is less than the average density of the body. The mass members may have an average density that is more than the average density of the ball-striking face member and/or of the body. The mass distribution of the club head may be customized via the selection and attachment of a particular mass member. The golf club head may be an iron-type golf club head. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021284 | Golf Club Head or Other Ball Striking Device Having Impact-Influencing Body Features - A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having an outer surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and a channel located in the body. The channel is configured to influence the characteristics of the impact of a ball on the face, such as by flexing or compressing in response to the force of the impact, exerting a response or reaction force on the face, changing the motion or behavior of the face, and other manners. The head may also include a pair of channels that have a gap between them. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021285 | Iron Head - An iron head is provided with a recess portion provided in an upper portion of a backside surface thereof, and a protruding portion provided at a lower portion of the backside surface. A first hollow portion is provided on a heel side from a bottom surface of a recess portion to a sole surface; and a second hollow portion is disposed on a toe side. The first hollow portion and the second hollow portion do not exist behind a sweet area. The first hollow portion and the second hollow portion may be filled with a shock absorber formed of a rubber or an elastomer. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021286 | Golf Club Assembly and Golf Club With Sole Plate - A body member has a face plate and a first engaging member. A sole plate has a second engaging member, the first and second engaging members being interlocked with one another. A layer of resilient material is disposed between the first engaging member and the second engaging member. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021287 | GOLF CLUB WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FACES AND WEIGHTS - In accordance with the present invention, a golf putter and method of adjustment of the golf putter are provided. The golf putter includes two threaded connections, one between a weighting element and a putter head, and one between a screw fastener and a replaceable striking surface attachment. The weighting element may be attached to the putter head by manual manipulation. The striking surface attachment may be attached to the putter head by a magnetic connection or any other attachment means suitable for easy replacement during a practice or experimentation mode, and is further configured to be attached to a screw fastener using a tool such that the golf putter is in compliance with rules. The screw fastener passes through the weighting element so that it locks the weighting element simultaneously when affixing the striking surface attachment, thus rendering the weighting element non-removable without the use of a tool. Further alternatives and modifications are described. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021288 | GOLF PUTTER WITH STRIKING BAR - An improved golf putter has a striking bar extending perpendicularly from the putter face to terminate at a striking surface spaced forwardly from the putter face a distance. The striking bar extends continuously from a location proximate to one putter face side edge across the putter face to a location proximate the other side edge. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021289 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - When a length of a cross section CS | 2011-01-27 |
20110021290 | IRON GOLF CLUB HEAD - An iron golf club head includes: a block that is made by a magnesium alloy; and a metal head main body, wherein the block is embedded into the metal head main body. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021291 | GOLF BALL HAVING CROSS-CORE HARDNESS DIFFERENTIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING IT - A golf ball core that includes a center point having a first hardness value and/or first specific gravity value, and a surface having a second hardness value and/or second specific gravity value. The first hardness value, or first specific gravity value, is different from the second hardness value, or second specific gravity value, respectively. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021292 | DIMPLE PATTERNS FOR GOLF BALLS - The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021293 | CONFIGURABLE RANGEFINDING DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided to selectively measure one or more conditions, such as temperature, wind speed, and angle of inclination, that may assist a golfer in making a play. If it is not permissible to present to the golfer additional information (e.g., an adjusted distance, temperature, wind speed, or a suggested club) that may assist a golfer in making a play, only a line-of-sight distance to a target on a golf course may be displayed. Modular rangefinders are also provided in which a dongle is coupled to a rangefinder to provide unique functionality. For example, a TGR™ dongle may provide golf specific functionality, such as calculating an adjusted distance that the golfer may use to play an inclined shot and a TBR® dongle may provide hunting specific functionality, such as calculating an equivalent horizontal distance that a hunter may use for precise shooting on an incline. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021294 | Toy for Positioning a Play Implement - The present invention discloses a play implement positioning device including an implement support for holding a first play implement in a play position to be struck. The invention also discloses a mechanism for selectively, automatically placing multiple stored play implements onto the implement support after the first implement has been struck and dislodged from the implement support. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021295 | FOOTBALL KICKING APPARATUS - A football kicking apparatus having a football and a stand with one end supported by a ground surface and a second end positioned above the ground support surface by a distance greater than the length of the football. The football is positioned within a sling which, in turn, is rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis to the second end of the stand. In practice, a soccer style football kicker kicks the football which, after multiple rotations about the second end of the stand depending upon the force of the kick, will reposition itself for a subsequent kick. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021296 | PITCHING TRAINING AID - A pitching training aid includes a mat, a pitching rubber attached to the mat and indicia displayed on the mat to instruction a baseball player on how to pitch a baseball. The indicia includes the steps of “start,” “rocker,” “pivot/balance” and “step/release.” The indicia also includes a series of arrows which instructs the baseball player on the sequence of the steps. A straight line extends from the pitching rubber down a center of the mat to show where the “step/release” position should be. A top surface of the mat has an artificial grass surface and a bottom surface of the mat includes a nonskid material to prevent the mat from sliding during use. The mat may include two pitching rubbers and two sets of indicia on opposites ends thereof with one pitching rubber and indicia being used to instruct right hand pitchers and the other pitching rubber and indicia being used to instruct left handed pitchers. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021297 | SIMULATED PRESSURIZED BALL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A non-pressurized sport ball that simulates the resiliency, rebound, hardness and weight properties of a similar sized, inflatable sports ball. The sports ball, which can be made in different sizes and shapes, includes a hollow ball body with a relatively thick sidewall made of closed-cell foam, elastomeric resin. When cured, the sidewalls have compression and resiliency properties that enable the working action of the sidewall to be used in place of an air bladder in an inflatable sports ball. Formed on the ball body is an entry hole in which an air escaping cap is inserted made of the same elastomeric resin material as the ball body. During use, the cap flexes within the entry hole to allow air to exit and enter the ball during use so that the internal and external air pressures are equal. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the sports ball using a mandrel and a suitable-shaped compression mold with an entry hole formed on one side. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021298 | CHAIN TENSIONER - In a chain tensioner, an expansible ring is disposed in an internal groove formed in the inner wall of a plunger-accommodating hole near an open end thereof. The ring cooperates with grooves formed on the plunger to exert a ratchet action. The relationship between the angles of the surfaces of the internal groove and the grooves on the plunger allows the plunger to protrude, restricts retraction of the plunger on start-up of a chain transmission, but allows retraction when chain tension becomes excessive. In one embodiment, in which the ring is a C-ring, the tensioner housing can be formed with external threads for mounting in a threaded hole on a timing chain cover or other engine part. In other embodiments, the ring can have externally protruding levers for manipulation of the ring. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021299 | Inverted Tooth Chain and Sprocket Drive System with Reduced Meshing Impact - An inverted tooth chain and sprocket drive system in which the initial contact distance IC | 2011-01-27 |
20110021300 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH MULTI-AXIS TRANSFER - Various embodiments of electrically-variable transmissions are provided that have two motor-generators, two planetary gear sets, and two torque-transmitting mechanisms, including a rotating-type clutch and a stationary-type clutch. An input member is connected for common rotation with a ring gear of the first planetary gear set. Carriers of both of the planetary gear sets are connected for common rotation with one another, and with an output member. The first motor/generator is connected for common rotation with the sun gear of the first planetary gear set. The second motor/generator is connected for common rotation with the sun gear of the second planetary gear set. A drive transfer assembly transfers torque from components establishing the first axis of rotation through components establishing one or two additional axes of rotation to a differential establishing yet another axis of rotation. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021301 | HYDRAULIC VEHICLE CLUTCH SYSTEM, DRIVETRAIN FOR A VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME, AND METHOD - A hydraulic system for a vehicle clutch assembly can include an on-demand variable displacement pump and a purge valve for regulating hydraulic pressure supplied to the clutch(es). The hydraulic pressure at the pump can have multiple displacement settings to compensate for variable changes in clutch pressure requirements. The purge valve can be configured to purge hydraulic pressure from the hydraulic system so that an optimum, controllable, and/or pre-determined operating pressure can be supplied to the clutch(es). The system can be configured to provide accurate control of clutch(es) when a drivetrain is being automatically controlled to switch between a low gear ratio and a high gear ratio. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021302 | Power split transmission - A transmission has a directional mechanism, a planetary gear mechanism, a stepped transmission and a continuously variable ratio device. The directional mechanism has at least one direction clutch. The planetary gear mechanism is connected to the direction mechanism and has at first planetary gear set and a second planetary gear set. The stepped transmission is connected to the planetary gear mechanism and has at least one speed clutch. The planetary gear mechanism is connected to a hydrostatic motor of the continuously variable ratio device. The motor is connected to a variable displacement pump of the continuously variable ratio device. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021303 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION DEVICE OF A DRIVE TRAIN OF A VEHICLE - An infinitely variable transmission device ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110021304 | LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL HAVING IMPROVED TORQUE CAPACITY - A locking differential for an automotive vehicle including a housing and a differential mechanism supported in the housing. The differential mechanism includes a pair of clutch members disposed in spaced axial relationship with respect to each other wherein each clutch member includes a groove disposed in an opposed inwardly directing face that is adapted to receive a cross pin. Each of the grooves includes a working surface extending laterally relative to each other. Each of the working surfaces defines a screw involute surface such that the cross pin contacts the working surface along a line extending in the direction of the cross pin in the event of differential rotation of an axle half shaft relative to the housing. Alternatively, each of the working surfaces defines a slightly convex surface in one plane such that the cross pin contacts the working surface at a point defined thereon. In another embodiment, the working surface defines a slightly convex surface in two planes such that the cross pin contacts the working surface at a point defined thereon. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021305 | DIFFERENTIAL HAVING SELF-ADJUSTING GEARING - A differential for use in a vehicle drive train including a gear case that is operatively supported in driven relationship with respect to the drive train and a spider mounted for rotation with the gear case. The spider includes at least one pair of cross pins. Each cross pin defines a longitudinal axis and an outer surface that is convex about an axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cross pin. Pinion gears include a central bore where the cross pins are received in the central bore of the pinion gears such that the gears are mounted for rotation with the spider and in meshing relationship with side gears with an increased degree of rotational freedom of the pinion gears about the convex surface of the cross pin. Alternatively, the central bore of the cross pin may have an inner surface that is convex along the axis of the central bore. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021306 | DIFFERENTIAL HAVING IMPROVED TORQUE CAPACITY AND TORQUE DENSITY - A locking differential for an automotive vehicle including a housing and a differential mechanism supported in the housing. The differential mechanism includes a pair of clutch members where each of the clutch members presents an inwardly directed face. Each face includes a groove disposed in spacing relationship with respect to the other. A cross pin is received in the grooves and is operatively connected for rotation with the housing. The clutch members are axially moveable within the housing so that they may engage respective clutch members coupled to a pair of axle half shafts. Each of the grooves in the clutch members defines a first predetermined radius of curvature. The cross pin defines a second radius of curvature wherein the first radius of curvature of the groove is greater than the second radius of curvature of the cross pin such that contact between the cross pin and the groove defines a line extending along the axis of the cross pin. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021307 | Rotary Actuator - A rotary actuator comprises a planetary gear assembly having a sun gear, a drive input, and a drive transmission arrangement whereby rotary drive is transmitted between the drive input and the sun gear, wherein the drive transmission arrangement incorporates a brake device operable to apply a braking load to the sun gear in the event that the torque applied to the drive transmission arrangement in at least a first rotary direction exceeds a predetermined level. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021308 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is disclosed having an input member, an output member, first, second and third planetary gear sets, a first interconnecting member, a second interconnecting member and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. The torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member. The planetary gear sets each have first, second and third members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable to interconnect one of the first, second, and third members with another of the first, second, and third members. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021309 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ROTATABLE MOUNTING OF A PLANET GEAR ON A PLANET CARRIER - A bearing arrangement for rotatable mounting of a planet gear on a planet carrier, which has two tapered roller bearings arranged with an axial spacing to one another. In order to increase the load capacity of the bearing arrangement, at least one radial bearing is arranged in the space remaining between the tapered roller bearings. The radial bearing can be embodied as a cylindrical roller bearing, a needle bearing, a ball bearing or as a plain bearing. In order to distribute the load capacity of the bearing arrangement uniformly, the radial bearing, which is arranged between the tapered roller bearings, is adjustable with regard to the bearing play or a bearing preload. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021310 | System for Managing Torque in a Vehicle Driveline Coupled to an Internal Combustion Engine and an Electric Motor - A system is provided for managing torque in a vehicle driveline coupled to an internal combustion engine and to a hybrid motor/generator. An engine control circuit provides to a transmission control circuit an engine torque value corresponding to torque applied by the engine to the driveline. A hybrid control circuit provides to the transmission control circuit a motor torque value corresponding to torque applied by the hybrid motor/generator to the driveline. The transmission control circuit controls operation of at least one friction device and controls shifting of the transmission, and also manages torque applied to the drive line by the engine and by the hybrid motor/generator based on the engine torque value and the motor torque value such that the friction device control and shift schedule instructions do not require modification to accommodate inclusion of the hybrid motor/generator in the system or exclusion of the hybrid motor/generator from the system. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021311 | MOTOR-ASSIST SHIFT CONTROL IN A HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A method for operating a motor vehicle hybrid powertrain having an engine, a motor-generator and a multi-speed automatically-shiftable transmission, wherein the engine and the motor-generator operate to supply torque to the transmission for driving a vehicle. The method includes modulating the torque supply from the motor-generator to the transmission during a gear shift to minimize a transmission output torque disturbance. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021312 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A hybrid vehicle control device is provided with an engine stop control section and a fuel injection control section. The engine stop control section is configured to issue an engine speed reduction command to reduce an engine speed of an engine during an engine stopping operation occurring in response to establishment of an engine stop condition by using an electric motor and slip engaging a drive-wheel side clutch disposed between the electric motor and a drive wheel such that the drive-wheel side clutch transmits rotational torque between the electric motor and the drive wheel. The fuel injection control section is configured to issue a fuel injection command to continue fuel injection during the engine stopping operation until the engine speed decreases below a prescribed engine speed whereupon the fuel injection is stopped. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021313 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE TRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for operating a drivetrain of a motor vehicle having in the force flow direction and in the following order an internal combustion engine, a clutch, an electric motor, a transmission and an axle gearset, or an internal combustion engine, a clutch, an electric motor, a transmission input shaft, a transmission and an axle gearset. The electric motor is used for pre-lubricating and warming the transmission such that, with the vehicle clutch disengaged, the lubricant pump of the transmission is driven by the electric motor so bearings are supplied with lubricant before the engine is started, and the heat, produced by splashing the lubricant, additionally warms the transmission. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021314 | POWER TAKE-OFF CLUTCH SYNCHRONIZING SYSTEM - A power take-off (PTO) is used to selectively run a secondary device. The PTO includes a clutch assembly having first and second clutch members that are selectively engaged with each other to drive the secondary device. The first clutch member is associated with a driving input and rotates at an input speed. An accumulator is in power communication with the secondary device and is used to provide power to temporarily drive the second clutch member via the secondary device such that a speed of the second clutch member can be synchronized with the input speed for clutch engagement. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021315 | SHIFT CONTROL METHOD IN AN AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - A shift control method for an automated gearshift transmission arranged in a drivetrain of a motor vehicle, between a drive motor and an axle drive, which is provided with unsynchronized gear clutches and whose input shaft can be connected to the driveshaft of the drive motor by an automatically controllable separator clutch such that, for an upshift, the synchronization of the target gear takes place with the separator clutch disengaged by setting a substantially constant braking torque at a transmission brake in driving connection with the input shaft. In order to speed up the shift sequence, without additional design measures, as the input speed of the gear clutch of the target gear approaches its output speed, to complete the synchronization, the separator clutch is partially engaged and then disengaged again substantially simultaneously as the transmission brake is released. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021316 | EXERCISE AIDING APPARATUS - Exercise aiding apparatus includes a step | 2011-01-27 |
20110021317 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING ANONYMOUSLY ANNOTATED PHYSICAL EXERCISE DATA - The present invention relates to a method for displaying anonymously annotated physical exercise data to a person undertaking exercises. Based on physical exercise data, the physical exercise data is annotated at a physically separate annotation unit. At the location of the person, visual recordings of the person undertaking exercises together with synchronized annotation information are displayed to the person. A system for performing the method comprises a physical data processing unit ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110021318 | Audio feedback for motor control training - An audio feedback signal for a subject engaged in an exercise includes a reference note (of a musical scale) that provides a marker of the goal or target position of the exercise for the subject, and a sequence of real-time feedback notes that define progress towards the goal while the exercise is underway. By providing the reference note with the feedback note, the listener can instantly understand whether they have presently reached the goal. The progress is defined by having at least 3 distinct feedback notes mapped to respective sensed ranges of positions within the exercise, and this provides multiple opportunities for the exerciser to compare the feedback and reference notes, and provides cognitive feedback to the exerciser. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021319 | Apparatus for Metabolic Training Load, Mechanical Stimulus, and Recovery Time Calculation - A method of determining a user's training load, includes determining protein combustion information and determining the user's training load based on the protein combustion information. The protein combustion information may be determined using heart rate information, activity information, carbohydrate reserve information determined using a carbohydrate combustion model and carbohydrate reserve information representing the user's carbohydrate reserves at a beginning of at least one exercise session, fitness information, intensity information, nutritional intake information representing nutritional intake during at least one exercise session, and/or a fat combustion model. The user's training load may be determined based on a mechanical stimulus and/or a modality. Recovery time information may be determined based on the training load. A corresponding apparatus and computer-readable medium correspond to the above method. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021320 | GAIT ENHANCED LEARNING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a device for rhythm pacing using a real time recording of stepping (or speech motor production) with a radiowave (speed of light) connection to a head-mounted device. The rhythm is initiated with the patient's initial performance and increased by increments to entrain motor skill. By automating the pulsing in a fashion that reflects real time stepping, trial and error can be avoided, yielding efficient learning and gait improvement. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021321 | FOLDING TRAMPOLINE - The present invention relates to a foldable trampoline comprising a frame for suspending a trampoline mat, the frame being connected to a support for supporting the frame and wherein the frame is formed with two wings which can pivotally move between a deployed position where the wings are substantially horizontal, and a storage position where the wings are brought towards each other, each wing having a fixed arm extending from the wing which forms a lever and directly links the wing to a linear actuator for controlling the movement of the wings between the deployed and storage positions. The present invention also relates to a kit of parts for producing the foldable trampoline. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021322 | TRAMPOLINE - A trampoline comprises a trampoline sheet or mat supported around its periphery from a circumextending support structure by spring couplings, preferably a plurality of helical springs, under tension. The trampoline is provided with a net enclosure in which a generally circumextending net is mounted by respective sheaths on a plurality of poles coupled to the support structure and extending generally upright therefrom. In use, for the greater part of its height, the position of the net corresponds generally to the periphery of the support structure, while lower edge regions of the net are coupled to the periphery of the sheet or mat inboard of the support structure, thereby at least largely preventing a user from falling or treading upon the spring couplings or on an annular pad overlying said couplings, if present. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021323 | Foldable treadmill - A foldable treadmill includes a base and two posts are pivotably connected to the base. A handle is pivotably connected between the two posts and includes at least one pivotal end which is connected the two posts. A positioning unit is located between the two posts and includes a transverse link and at least one passive link which has a first end pivotably and is connected to the transverse link. A lever is connected to the transverse link so as to pivot the transverse link. At least one insertion is connected to a second end of the at least one passive link, the pivotal end of the handle having a restriction port with which the insertion is disengageably inserted to restrict the handle from pivoted about the insertion. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021324 | APPARATUS FOR AQUATIC EXERCISE - An aquatic exercise device comprising a base arranged to be held in particular with a foot or with a hand, and webbing, in particular corolla-shaped webbing, that is secured to the base and that is suitable for deforming under pressure from the water that is exerted while the device is moving. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021325 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention provides for an exercise apparatus comprising a pair of support-plates such as foot plates arranged for reciprocal motion along adjacent and parallel paths of travel which can be defined by an associated, and preferably gently concave, track serving to present a support surface for supporting the said support-plates and along-which the support-plates move during the reciprocal motion; the support surface further serving to define the paths of travel, and wherein the support surface further defines, at least in part, a slope for the paths of travel and wherein weight means can be provided to be moved by way of the footplate and so as to offer resistance to the movement of plates over the said track. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021326 | CLAPPING MARTIAL ARTS STRIKING TARGET - Embodiments of the invention described herein pertain to a martial arts training device including a first paddle and a second paddle. Each of the first and second paddles have a proximal end and a distal end, the first and second paddles being coupled together at the proximal ends for forming a handle and being separated at the distal ends so that a recess is provided between the distal ends of the first and second paddles. The training device produces a clapping noise when a user strikes the distal end of at least one of the first and second paddles, and a noise enhancement mechanism is disposed in the recess to enhance the clapping noise. A reinforcing member is disposed between the top edges or the bottom edges of the first and second paddles for supporting the recess. The interior surfaces of the distal ends of the first and second paddles include radial supporting ribs extending from an outer region of the interior surfaces towards an inner region of the interior surfaces and protruding from the interior surfaces towards the recess. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021327 | LOCKNUT SECURED DUMBBELL ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and method are provided for assembling fixed-weight dumbbells and barbells. The apparatus and method use locknuts to secure weight plates to the fixed-weight dumbbells and barbells. The locknuts are permanently (or semi-permanently) attached or affixed to opposing ends of the bars or handles of the fixed-weight dumbbells and barbells. The attaching of the locknuts to the bar or handle may be accomplished by any known permanent (or semi-permanent) fastening technique, including welding, soldering, fusing, braising, bonding, and the like. Bolts or other threaded means are then screwed through openings in the weight plates into the locknuts to secure the weight plates to the bar or handle. The locking mechanisms of the locknuts thereafter prevent the bolts or other threaded means from loosening and backing out over time, even under severe shock and vibration conditions. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021328 | LOW-IMPACT INERTIAL EXERCISE DEVICE - In one aspect of the disclosed embodiments, an inertial exercise device has an elongate member with opposing first and second end portions, and a sleeve movably coupled to the elongate member and disposed between the first and second end portions of the elongate member. A first elastic resistance element interfaces between the elongate member and the sleeve. A user-induced rhythmic movement of the sleeve along the elongate member alternatively toward the opposing first and second end portions causes the first elastic resistance element to alternately compress and extend as the first and second end portions of the elongate member oscillate relative to the sleeve. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021329 | Body attached sports training device - A body attached sports training device for improving forward/twisting motion and consisting of a belt with a series of attaching rings disposed to guide and receive resilient bands that are secured at another ring located to provide an attaching point on the belt. The other end of the belt is connected to rings that hold yet allow movement there through as the bands are extended and tensioned. The band arrangement resists forward motion while wrapping around the belt/wearer and resists twisting motion. The belt securely grips the user's body with a gripping system that intensifies and concentrates belt holding forces around the user's waist to keep the belt in place during use without the need for leg straps or the like. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021330 | EXERCISE AIDING APPARATUS - In exercise aiding apparatus | 2011-01-27 |
20110021331 | CREASING DEVICE, POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS EQUIPPED THEREWITH, CREASING METHOD, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CREASE-ADDED PRINTING METHOD - A creasing device includes a feeding mechanism, a creasing mechanism, sensors, and an aligning mechanism. The feeding mechanism conveys paper on which an image has been formed in a post-processing apparatus main body direction. The creasing mechanism makes a crease on the paper. The sensors detect a deviation of the paper with respect to the feeding direction. The aligning mechanism, based on an amount of deviation in a result of a detection by the sensors, causes the creasing mechanism to rotate in such a way that the creasing mechanism is aligned parallel to a crease direction of the paper. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021332 | CENTRIFUGE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A centrifuge comprises a rotor for holding a sample, a rotation chamber for housing the rotor, a motor for rotating the rotor, an oil diffusion pump for reducing a pressure within the rotation chamber, and a control unit for controlling the heater temperature of the oil diffusion pump for a target set temperature. The control unit changes the target set temperature from a first given temperature to a second given temperature that is lower than the first given temperature after a given period of time elapses since the start of control of the heater temperature. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021333 | Blood Processing Apparatus with Incipient Spill-Over Detection - A density centrifuge blood processing system comprising a separation chamber rotating about a central rotation axis, the separation chamber being coupled to an elutriation chamber, a first detector for the separation chamber to detect light from an observation region, a computational apparatus distinguishing at least two regions in the observation region and distinguishing incipient spill over of cellular components out of the elutriation chamber as a function of light intensity received from the at least two regions in the separation chamber, and a controller regulating speed of at least one pump or of the separation chamber in response to signals from the computational apparatus to avoid spill over. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021334 | Buoy Suspension Fractionation System - A separator that uses centrifugation to fractionate a suspension such as blood comprises a separation container and a buoy. The buoy is carried in the separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in a suspension. The guide surface is carried on the buoy upper surface and is inclined to an accumulation position near a buoy perimeter. The buoy suspension fractionation system can be used in a method of isolating a fraction from a suspension, and in a method for re-suspending particulates for withdrawal. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021335 | SOL-GEL PROCESS WITH A PROTECTED CATALYST - The invention provides a sol-gel process for preparing a mixture of metal-oxide-metal compounds wherein at least one metal oxide precursor is subjected to a hydrolysis treatment to obtain one or more corresponding metal oxide hydroxides, the metal oxide hydroxides so obtained are subjected to a condensation treatment to form the metal-oxide-metal compounds, which process is carried out in the presence of a catalyst which comprises a labile protecting group (P9) and a base (B) which are covalently linked, whereby the covalent link between the protecting group and the base is cleavable by exposure to an external stimulus, and wherein the base released after exposure to such external stimulus is capable of catalyzing the condensation of the metal-hydroxide groups that are present in the metal oxide hydroxides so obtained. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021336 | Phosphosilicate Glass Ceramic - A phosphosilicate glass ceramic with nanoscale fluoroapatite and leucite crystals. The glass ceramic is very similar to natural tooth material in terms of its optical properties. The glass ceramic has a low linear thermal expansion coefficient and a low pressing temperature and is therefore particularly suitable for pressing on metal alloys to produce dental restoration. | 2011-01-27 |
20110021337 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A glass bonding material contains vanadium and phosphor as main glass components, and comprises in amounts converted as oxides of the elements in the components, 45 to 60% by weight of V | 2011-01-27 |
20110021338 | SYNTHESIS OF BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITIONS - A process for the synthesis of a bioceramic composition comprising calcium phosphosilicate (CPS, Ca | 2011-01-27 |
20110021339 | Silica Glass With Saturated Induced Absorption and Method of Making - A silica glass article, such as a lens in a stepper/scanner system, having saturated induced absorption at wavelengths of less than about 250 nm. Saturated induced absorption is achieved by first removing Si—O defects in the silica glass by forming silicon hydride (SiH) at such defects, and loading the silica glass with hydrogen to react with E′ centers formed by photolysis of SiH in the silica glass article. The silicon hydride is formed by loading the silica glass with molecular hydrogen at temperatures of at least 475° C. After formation of SiH, the silica glass is loaded with additional molecular hydrogen at temperatures of less than 475° C. | 2011-01-27 |