05th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140031084 | Print and Electronic Greeting Card/Announcement Telephony Integration System and Method - A greeting card system and method for bringing a personal connection. Generally, the greeting card, which can be either a printed card or an electronic card (i.e., an e-card) is configured to connect at least two phone numbers when activated. The method includes obtaining a desired card which is capable of being configured for a telephony connection, configuring the card, delivering the card, activating the card, and connecting the at least two telephone numbers. Electronics are connected to the printed card, or operations are provided in the electronic card, with at least two phone numbers being connected upon activation. Further still, a triggering device is preferably used for activating the configured electronics and the configured operations of the e-card. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031085 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL HAVING A DIRECT DIAL FUNCTION USING CALL HISTORY AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING THE FUNCTION - A mobile communication terminal call history displays call distinguishing icons representing the types of calls performed with counterparts. The call types include sent and received voice calls, video calls, and messages. If a user selects one call distinguishing icon displayed on a mobile communication terminal's display unit, a voice call or a video call is sent to the counterpart or a screen on which a message can be written to the counterpart is displayed, according to the call type of the selected call distinguishing icon. The user can directly select a counterpart and the call type to be sent to the counterpart by selecting one of the call distinguishing icons displayed on the display unit. A desired call distinguishing icon can be selected by entering a command on a touch screen, a keypad, or by voice command. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031086 | System of servicing famous people's characters in smart phone and operation method thereof - Provided is a system of servicing famous people's character in smart phone and method for managing it, which image-processes the picture images of famous people such as singer, actor, sports player, celebrity, etc. who are registered in a server into characters and stores them, downloads them on the smart phone, makes the displayed character acts variously through stimulating them with screen touch, etc. of the smart phone, and enjoys or learns the song, new issue of songs, dance, exercise, lecture, etc. in multimedia, and it is possible to enjoy various genre's contents of a favorite celebrity through the properties including the smart phone, the communication network, and a character server, and to get taught by the favorite famous person, and the user can obtain an emotional stability by exchanging emotions with the character of the favorite famous person, and manages his or her own schedule. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031087 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING MOBILE PHONE DATA - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a device for processing mobile phone data. The method includes: traversing data to be processed and storing handle identifiers of the data to be processed; during a process of storing the handle identifiers of the data to be processed, determining whether an instruction of canceling processing from a user is received, if the instruction of canceling processing from the user is received, clearing the stored handle identifiers; and if no instruction of canceling processing from the user is received, performing, after the process of storing the handle identifiers of the data to be processed is completed, unified processing on the data to be processed according to the stored handle identifiers. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031088 | SLIDE ASSIST SYSTEM - A slide assist system provided between sliding surfaces of a fixed housing and a movable housing provided with a spring, endpiece members swingably attached to the two ends of the spring, two parallel ridges each is provided sticking out at the fixed housing and the movable housing, wherein the spring is expanded or contracted to insert it in a clearance between the two parallel ridges, one of the endpiece members is made to engage with an engagement part of the fixed housing side ridge, the other is made to engage with an engagement part of the movable housing side ridge, and, in the state where the fixed housing and the movable housing are superposed and the state where they are slid, the engagement part of the fixed housing side ridge and the engagement part of the movable housing side ridge which engage with the same endpiece member are switched. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031089 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CUSTOM ALERTS - A system and method for providing custom alerts including a processor configured to retrieve a custom alert from a custom alert provider, a receiver configured to receive, from a user, a request to initiate communication with a communications agent, and a transmitter configured to transmit one or more signals over a network to communicate with the communications agent, wherein transmitting the one or more signals includes transmitting the custom alert for output at the communication agent. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031090 | PERSISTENT DISPLAY OF PRIORITY INFORMATION ON A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Personal digital assistant devices are provided that query power subsystems to determine a level of battery power currently available for operating processes, and further determine a number of screen display changes that may be effected on a persistent display device at that determined level. If the determined number of screen display changes that may be effected at the determined level of available battery power fails to meet a specified minimum threshold number of images, the processing unit powers down subsystems of the personal digital assistant device and causes a highest listed image of a prioritized list of screen image instances to be displayed on the persistent display device, which persistently displays the image after a loss of power. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031091 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICES - A method and apparatus for wireless device power management is provided. The method comprises providing a charge to an intermediate power cell by electrically connecting the intermediate power cell to a power source, disconnecting the intermediate power cell from the power source, and electrically connecting the wireless device to the intermediate power cell. Such electrical connecting enables power cell recharging within the wireless device. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031092 | Method Of Reducing Power Consumption Within A Portable Communication Device - A method for reducing power consumption within a portable communication device, where the device includes a plurality of spatial sensing modules includes detecting a location of the portable communication device to a desired level of accuracy; determining that the location of the portable communication device is indoors; using one or more of the spatial sensing modules to sense a motion state or a spatially stationary state of the portable communication device by detecting changes in the surroundings of the portable communication. Detecting changes in the surroundings of the portable communication device includes using an inertial motion sensor to detect that the portable communication device is stationary; and using a control module of the device, for selectively switching ON or switching OFF one or more of the plurality of spatial sensing modules in a hierarchical manner, to reduce power consumption, in response to one or more of sensing the motion state, the spatially stationary state of the device or detecting change in surroundings of the portable communication device. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031093 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a case defining an appearance of a terminal body of the mobile terminal, the case including a mounting groove recessed from one surface of the case, a frame coupled to the case at the mounting groove, the frame being arranged to cover at least one side surface of the terminal body and at least one signal input module coupled to the frame, the signal input module being configured to generate a signal in response to a user input. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031094 | MULTI-BUTTON CONTROL HEADSET FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031095 | FOLD OUT CELLULAR PHONE CASE - A cellular phone case comprising at least two parts rotateably affixed to each other such that a first part, sized and shaped to hold a cellular phone can be rotated with respect to the second part such that the second part may act as a handle. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031096 | FLOW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING APPLICATION WIDTH OF RESIDUAL CROP MATERIAL - A flow distribution system for use with a combine spreader having an inlet opening at the top thereof for receiving crop residue, a pair of counter-rotating spreader paddles disposed generally side by side and forward of a back plate of the spreader, and a discharge opening below the spreader paddles. A flow guide element has an apex portion and a pair of opposed arm portions pivotally connected to the apex portion, the arm portions laterally extending to free end portions. An adjusting mechanism is operably connected to the arm portions to effect rotational movement of the arm portions about the apex portion, ends of spreader paddle members defining the outer swept diameters of the pair of spreader paddles and the crop residue flow surfaces of at least the arm portions defining clearance regions therebetween to controllably distribute crop residue in a desired pattern over a field. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031097 | TRAJECTORY-BASED 3-D GAMES OF CHANCE FOR VIDEO GAMING MACHINES - Trajectory-based games of chance are described that may be implemented on a video gaming machine. In a trajectory-based game of chance, a trajectory of a game object may be generated in a 3-D gaming environment. A wager may be made on an aspect of the game object's trajectory in the gaming environment such as a termination location for the trajectory of the game object. The aspect of the game object's trajectory may occur according to a known probability. Hence, an award for the trajectory-based game of chance may be proportional to the probability of the aspect of the game object's trajectory occurring. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031098 | System and Methods to Remotely and Asynchronously Interact with Rehabilitation Video-Games - The invention presents a system and methods to perform rehabilitation or physical therapy exercise while doing specifically designed video-games with the support of a therapist. Patient plays said video-games with external controllers with motion sensors connected to a pc or a laptop. The therapist can influence a gaming session of the patient by setting on a shared web-service thresholds for the patient. Said settings are gathered before starting a gaming session and patient movements are filtered by said settings to control the video-game. The patient is then limited in the movements by the feedbacks provided by the audio-visual interface of the video-game: movements on the screen are a result of the real movement done by the patient with said motion sensors filtered by the settings imposed by the therapist on the shared web space. On the other side, a patient with problems in doing some movements, can effectively play a video-game thanks to filtering imposed by the therapist. Information about the game played, and consequently about movements performed, are finally uploaded on the web-service for further analysis by the therapist. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031099 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH MULTIPLIER BANKING - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive primary wagers and secondary wagers. The systems and methods may bank a portion of a multiplier for future utilization. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031100 | WAGERING GAME WITH MULTIPLE UNLOCKABLE ARRAYS - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes an input device, a display device, a processor, and a memory device. The memory device stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the gaming system to receive a wager in response to an input, display a main array of symbol-bearing reels, and to display a plurality of enhanced arrays. The main array includes a plurality of enhanced-array triggers. Each enhanced array includes an enhancement feature and each enhanced array is associated with at least one of the plurality of enhanced-array triggers. The enhanced arrays are spun and evaluated upon display of the associated enhanced-array triggers. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031101 | WAGERING GAME WITH DYNAMIC BONUS TRIGGERS - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes input device(s), display device(s), processor(s), and memory device(s). The memory devices store instructions that, when executed, cause the gaming system to receive a wager to initiate each instance of the wagering game, randomly select a game outcome for each instance of the wagering game, display the randomly selected game outcome for each instance, and initiate a special event in response to an occurrence of a triggering event during an instance of the wagering game. At least two of the randomly selected outcomes include a first special symbol that has a dynamic secondary element. The dynamic secondary element represents a first enhancement in a first instance and a second enhancement in a second instance of the wagering game. The triggering event and special event are associated with at least one special symbol. The special event is modified by the dynamic secondary element. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031102 | GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of display positions disposed in a display area, a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols for display at respective display positions, and an outcome evaluator arranged to determine whether the selected symbols correspond to a winning outcome with reference to at least one of a plurality of defined win lines. Each of the defined win lines comprises at least one display position, and at least some of the win lines comprise differing numbers of display positions. A corresponding method of gaming is also disclosed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031103 | STORAGE MEDIUM, GAME APPARATUS, GAME CONTROLLING METHOD AND GAME SYSTEM - An example non-limiting game apparatus includes a stereoscopic LDC on which an image of a displaying range that is a part of a course provided in a virtual game space is displayed as a game screen. With respect to the displaying range, a movable range obtained by analogously enlarging the displaying range is set, and each of a plurality of player objects moves within the movable range according to an operation by each player. When a time period that the player object exists outside the displaying range reaches a predetermined time period or when the player object is going to go out of the movable range, the player object is forcedly moved into the displaying range. At this time, the player object is brought into a defensive state that the player object is not affected at least with an attack by an enemy object. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031104 | GAMING APPARATUS WITH A WHEEL GAME - A gaming apparatus and a game controller for a gaming apparatus is provided. A game provided on the gaming apparatus under the control of the game controller is arranged to play a first game in the form of a wheel game having a number of outcome indicating parts. It is also arranged to play a further game, in the form of a symbol game, a function of which is based on an outcome of the wheel game. In one embodiment, a function of one or more symbols in the symbol game is determined by an outcome of the wheel game. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031105 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING FANTASY SPORTS TOURNAMENTS - Systems and methods for conducting fantasy sports tournaments are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes at least four key features that should be in the same tournament structure to produce an effective tournament. These features include the following: 1) entry fees must be a nominal (e.g., low cost, low risk for the consumer) cost to the consumer so the masses can afford to play; 2) the grand prize must be a multi-million dollar offering so the masses will enthusiastically desire to play; 3) participants must not be subjected to playing the entire field at the same time to discourage the masses; and 4) there must be a re-entry component that allows fantasy players an option to continue getting back into the tournament for as long as possible. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031106 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH GAME PLAY MODIFICATIONS - Methods and apparatus are described for offering a benefit to a player of a first electronic game device. In an embodiment, the method includes determining if a player of a first electronic game device qualifies to receive at least one benefit associated with an award value, and then outputting an offer to provide the at least one benefit. In some embodiments, the offer requires use of a second electronic game device. The method may also include receiving a request for the benefit at the second electronic game device, and then providing at least one benefit to the player. In some embodiments, the offer includes such benefits as additional game play, one or more bonus-round game outcomes, a monetary payout, a game play modification, additional comp points, loss insurance, a multimedia option, and acquisition of at least one unit of media content. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INFLUENCING CASH OUTS FROM A GAMING DEVICE - A gaming device is described that provides a number of different methods for cashing out credit balances from a gaming device. These methods include providing incentives, such as benefits, to a player for selecting particular monetary forms in which to receive the cash out. Non-preferred cash out forms may be associated with disincentives, such as penalties, to dissuade players from selecting these types of monetary transfers. In certain embodiments, incentives and disincentives may be associated with a variety of available monetary forms for cash out. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031108 | Gaming Machines And Gaming Systems Having Impact Detection And Deterrence Responses - According to one aspect of the present invention, a gaming terminal includes one or more output devices, one or more sensors, and one or more processors in communication with the one or more output devices and the one or more sensors. The one or more sensor devices are configured to measure an impact on the gaming terminal and generate an impact signal indicative of the measured impact. The one or more processors being operable to receive the impact signal from the one or more sensors, determine a response from a plurality of potential responses based on the impact signal, and cause the one or more output devices to provide at least one of an audio output and a visual output according to the determined response. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031109 | MULTI-LEVEL PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments of progressive gaming systems and methods are disclosed. One method embodiment, among others, comprises enabling a player an opportunity to win, at a time corresponding to a game play session, a first progressive award that is based on wagers collected from machines associated with game play, an amount of the first progressive award augmented with data corresponding to the wagers, the data received over a wide area network, and enabling the player an opportunity to win, at a time corresponding to the game play session, a second progressive award that is based on wagers collected from machines associated with game play, an amount of the second progressive award augmented with data corresponding to the wagers, the data received over a local area network. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031110 | METHOD FOR RANKING AND COMPARING SPORTS LEAGUES - Disclosed is a method of ranking and comparing fantasy sports leagues hosted by different fantasy sports providers using a computer. A computer is provided that is capable of receiving statistical facts from a statistical collector organization, receiving registrations of fantasy sports leagues and teams, and linking the statistical facts with the fantasy sports leagues and teams. The fantasy sports teams and leagues from different providers are then registered with the computer and the computer imports the facts and links the facts to the fantasy teams and leagues. Point totals are calculated by the computer and published for periods of time. As the rosters of fantasy sports teams are changed throughout a fantasy sports season, the point totals are calculated accordingly. At the conclusion of the fantasy sports season, the leagues from the different providers are ranked and compared to each other. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031111 | Gaming System and a Method of Gaming - A method of gaming comprising conducting a play of a game for a player, wherein the game comprises a plurality of different game portions and conducting the play of the game comprises conducting at least one of the game portions, determining independently of play of the game whether to trigger a community game, determining upon triggering of the community game, whether the player has an active eligibility in respect of a conducted game portion; and determining, upon the player having an active eligibility, an award to apply in respect of at least one winning outcome of the community game based on at least the identity of the game portion in relation to which the player has an active eligibility. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031112 | Game System, Computer Device, Control Method of Computer Device, and Storage Medium - Provided is a game system which can suppress flooding of game stages which cannot be cleared, while suppressing a limitation on occasions in which another user(s) play(s) a game stage created by a particular user. The game system includes a game stage creating section for creating a game stage in response to a user's manipulation; an uncleared game stage management section for managing the game stage as an uncleared game stage; a play executing section for executing test play of the uncleared game stage; and a cleared game stage management section for managing the uncleared game stage having been cleared in test play as a cleared game stage. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031113 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTING TO GAMING VENUE STATES - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for detecting that a gaming system has presented a first of a plurality of gaming venue states of a game, presenting a first of a plurality of screen shots at a display responsive to detecting the first gaming venue state, detecting that the gaming system has transitioned to a presentation of a second of the plurality of venue states, and presenting a second of the plurality of screen shots at the display responsive to detecting the second gaming venue state. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031114 | TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING NARRATIVE CONTENT FOR COMPETITIVE GAMING EVENTS - Various embodiments for providing a narrative summary for content related to competitive gaming are described. An aspect may provide receiving data about a competitive gaming event, the data comprising one or more data items; selecting a narrative template for the competitive gaming event according to the data, the narrative template comprising one or more word slots and one or more data slots; filling a data slot in the narrative template with a data item; filling a word slot in the narrative template with a word selected from a word list configured for the word slot; and publishing the narrative template with the one or more word slots and the one or more data slots filled as competitive gaming narrative content. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031115 | SERVER APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING GAME - A server device according to one embodiment of the present invention provides a game to client devices via a network. The server device comprises: a receiving unit configured to receive an event determination request including game character specifying information that specifies specific game characters selected by a player from game characters included in a game screen; an event occurrence determination unit configured to determine whether a certain event occurs to each of the specific game characters; and a reward-providing unit configured to provide a reward to the player when it is determined that the certain event occurs to two or more of the specific game characters. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING COGNITION - The disclosure is directed to cognitive training exercise adapted to train working memory systems in mammals in an intuitive, engaging, and adaptively challenging way to enhance cognition. Exercises engage users in the task of first seeing a grid with angled “bumpers” placed in various places throughout the grid. After a short initial presentation, the bumpers disappear, and the user must remember the location and orientation of the bumpers and calculate a route that a “pinball” will travel after being released from a designated starting position. In this way, the user is manipulating the remembered grid layout in working memory to solve a physically realistic task. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FACILITATING EXTERNAL NOTIFICATIONS FOR EVENTS THAT OCCUR IN A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT VIRTUAL SPACES - External notifications related to virtual spaces, such as virtual game spaces may be provided to users. The notifications may provide an indication of events that have occurred in the virtual game spaces, offers of virtual goods, and/or other information related to the virtual game spaces. External notifications may be sent, for example, via email, text message, instant message (external from the virtual space), and/or through other external communication media. This may provide centralized and/or coordinated distribution of notifications for a plurality of different virtual game spaces. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031118 | INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL FARMING VIDEO GAME - A virtual, interactive farm-based video game can provide one or more interactive scenarios that are playable by the user. Upon receiving a selection from the user, the game can depict instructions relating the one or more interactive scenarios to an equivalent real-world farm-based scenario. The game can then provide the interactive scenario within the farm-based video game that requires the user to perform virtual actions that correspond to the equivalent real-world farm-based scenario. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031119 | VIDEO PROCESSING AND SIGNAL ROUTING APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PICTURE IN A PICTURE CAPABILITIES ON AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE - A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031120 | Using a Portable Device to Interface with a Video Game Rendered on a Main Display - A method for interfacing with a video game is provided, including: rendering display data on a main display, the display data defining a scene rendered by the video game, the display data being configured to include a visual cue; capturing the display data by an image capture device incorporated into a portable device; analyzing the captured display data to identify the visual cue; in response to identification of the visual cue, determining additional information that is in addition to the scene of the video game that is displayed on the main display, the additional information defining graphics or text to be added to the scene of the video game; presenting the additional information on a personal display incorporated into the portable device, the presentation of the additional information being synchronized to the rendering of the display data on the main display. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031121 | BROADCASTER MODE AND BROADCASTING FEATURES FOR GAMING ENVIRONMENTS - A system and method for providing a broadcaster mode within a gaming environment is provided. The method includes receiving, via a networked gaming system, a request from a broadcaster for a display enhancement within the gaming environment. The broadcaster is a non-participant in a game occurring within the gaming environment. The method also includes providing, within the gaming environment, the display enhancement. A system is provided for facilitating broadcasting in a gaming environment. The system includes a server, coupled to a computing system, executing a video game program that provides the gaming environment. The video game program includes a broadcaster module that provides a broadcaster access to view the gaming environment. The video game program also includes an interactivity module that provides the broadcaster with one or more options for displaying information about the gaming environment. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having embodied thereon a program is provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031122 | SYSTEM TO DELIVER PRIORITIZED GAME AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH A MINIMAL LATENCY - The disclosure relates to a system to deliver prioritized game audio wirelessly with a minimal latency by processing a low-priority game audio (such as background music) and high-priority game audio (such as sound effects) in a wireless gaming system, resulting in a minimal high-priority audio latency. The disclosure can then be used to transmit high quality positional multichannel audio at a minimal wireless bandwidth. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031123 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF DETECTING AND REPRODUCING MOTIONS FOR VIDEO GAMES - An instrument gathers and processes data from one or more capture devices. The data can thereafter be processed using one or more classification techniques to properly detect and/or reproduce motions for an application. The present invention can be used both outdoors and indoors. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031124 | Game Controller, Storage Medium Storing Game Program, and Game Apparatus - A game controller includes at least four load sensors for detecting a load applied on a support board on which player's legs are ridden, and the game controller transmits a load value detected as manipulation data by the four load sensors to a game machine. The game machine determines a necessary quantity of load values, and the game machine computes the necessary quantity of load values based on the detected load value from the game controller. Then, game processing is performed based on the necessary quantity of computed load values. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031125 | RADIO CANDLE MOUNT - An electronic gaming machine including a candle mount for securing a candle device to the gaming machine and providing wireless communication capabilities to the gaming machine is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated alone or in combination with other stages convey information about the status of the gaming machine. A gaming machine with an existing candle device can be retrofitted with a candle mount that includes a wireless radio device that is operably coupled to the gaming machine. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031126 | OPTIMIZED POWER CONSUMPTION IN A GAMING DEVICE - In one embodiment, a gaming system, method, and device may have a memory having a plurality of power management rules and a processor configured to receive a power status information from at least one secondary gaming device, retrieve at least one power management rule from the memory, and configure a power state of the gaming device based on the power status information received from the at least one secondary gaming device and the at least one power management rule. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031127 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING GAMING ELEMENTS BETWEEN PEER DEVICES - A portable communication device is equipped to transfer gaming elements stored on the portable communication device to a target electronic device. The portable communication device transfers user-defined gaming element transfer query to an electronic device via a near-field communications (NFC) module. The target electronic device receives one or more gaming elements from the portable communication device via the NFC module or a data object via the NFC module that enables the target electronic device to acquire the one or more gaming elements from a remote storage (e.g., a gaming server). | 2014-01-30 |
20140031128 | Gaming method with award provided based on determination of player presence at defined location - A gaming method includes the steps of: providing a gaming application to a player, the application enabling the player to engage in a game in which a winner is determined based on the winner's location; defining the physical coordinates of a game-winning space; determining the position of the player by determining the position of a telecommunication device in the physical possession of the player; and providing an award to the player when the position of the player is determined to be within the game-winning space. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031129 | Adaptive Task Assignment for Online Games That Uses Player Profiles - Software at an online game website assigns to a player game tasks in a conditional series of game tasks based at least in part on a measure of difficulty associated with the each game task. The measure of difficulty of each game task depends on a profile associated with the player. At least one of the game tasks in the conditional series of game tasks is a social game task. Then the software provides a reward to the player upon termination of the conditional series of game tasks. The reward depends at least in part on the game tasks in the conditional series of game tasks that are completed by the player. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031130 | Adaptive Task Assignment for Online Games - Software at an online game website assigns to a player of an MMO game a first game task in a conditional series of game tasks. Each game task includes a specified duration. At least one of the game tasks in the conditional series of game tasks is a social game task. The software determines whether the player completed the first game task within the specified duration. If the player did not complete the first game task within the specified duration, the software assigns the player a second game task in the conditional series of game tasks that is less difficult to complete than the first game task. Then the software provides a reward to the player upon termination of the conditional series of game tasks. The reward depends on the game tasks in the conditional series of game tasks that are completed by the player. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031131 | LOCATION BASED GAMING SYSTEM - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems for providing an interactive experience to game participants. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031132 | CONTEXTUAL IN-GAME MESSAGING SYSTEM - A method of enabling in-game contextual chatting is disclosed. A chat transcript is generated that pertains to an online game that is playable by a first and second player. The chat transcript may span from the online game currently being played by the first player and the second player to a previous online game that was previously played by the first player and the second player. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031133 | Systems and Methods for Flexible Gaming Environments - Systems and methods for a flexible, dynamically configurable, process of connecting together modules or elements of a hybrid game having an entertainment game component and a gambling game component over a network. The systems and methods enable the modules or elements of the hybrid game to dynamically connect, and then perform their functions, without having to be pre-compiled or integrated. Such systems and methods dynamically bring together modules or elements to create a gaming environment in conjunction with a game of skill in the context of a networked gaming environment, such as a communication network within a casino, or a wide area network, such as the Internet. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031134 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING MULTIPLE CONTESTS OF SKILL WITH A SINGLE PERFORMANCE - A method of and system for conducting multiple competitions of skill for a single performance are described herein. User generated competition groups and system generated competition groups allow users to participate in multiple competitions at once based on answering the same questions or making the same selections related to a single event. The users are informed of each competition either via email, text message or when logging into the network via a website. The users select which competitions groups to join. After joining the desired groups, the users then make their selections related to the event which are transmitted to the network where results are tabulated and transmitted back to the users. The results are separated based on each competition group, so that users can continually know where they stand in each separate competition. With multiple competition groups, users are able to have varying success from the same performance in multiple competitions. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031135 | SAFETY GUARD FOR A ROTATABLE MEMBER - Embodiments of a safety guard, fit concentrically over a rotating member, such as a rod assembly, which extends outwardly from apparatus, such as a drive head. The guard may be restrained during normal operation for preventing entanglement of personnel or other apparatus with the rod assembly which continues to rotate within the tubular guard, or may be unrestrained during normal operation. When unrestrained, the guard is free to co-rotate with the rod assembly, but has a low moment of inertia such that the guard decelerates rapidly when restrained so as to prevent entanglement. An anti-friction interface between the guard and the rod assembly is formed by the material of manufacture of the guard itself or by bearings or bushings supported in an annulus between the guard and the rod assembly. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031136 | Putting Stroke Training System - A putting stroke training system identifies a preferred putting stroke and facilitates training for a golfer to repeat the preferred putting stroke. The training system includes a grid box with a fixed side wall and a movable side wall. The movable side wall is positionable relative to the fixed side wall into alignment with the preferred putting stroke. The training system also includes an alignment sensor attachable to a putter head. In some embodiments, the alignment sensor signals when the putter head deviates from the preferred stroke. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031137 | GOLF CLUB SWINGING APPARATUS - A golf club swinging apparatus configured to support and provide for motion of a golf club along a pendulum swing path may comprise a frame, a rotation mechanism having club and frame coupling components, and an angle measurement mechanism. Another embodiment may comprise a frame, and a rotation mechanism configured to couple a golf club to the frame and to provide for rotation about a rotation point such that the golf club may follow a pendulum swing path through a strike position. Yet another embodiment may comprise a frame having a base component, a vertical component, and a cross-member component, a rotation mechanism rotatably coupled with the cross-member component, and a protractor having a freely rotatable arm configured to couple with the golf club and measure an angle at which the golf club is rotated about the rotation point along a swing path. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031138 | GOLF TRAINING AND PRACTICE DEVICE - A golf training and practice device has a flat element which is placed on the ground separated from the user and spaced from a golf ball, and has on its upper face at least one ball direction mark, indicating the direction in which the golf ball is to go once hit, and a club orientation mark, indicating the orientation in which a clubface of a golf club that is being used must be placed, or lines parallel to said clubface etched on a surface of said golf club, where said ball direction mark and said club orientation mark are mutually separated from and are substantially perpendicular to one another. Furthermore, the flat element has a fastening and/or pivot hole. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031139 | GOLF CLUB WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - A golf club head with an improved Moment of Inertia (MOI) is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf club head with a releasable hosel mechanism that is leaner and more lightweight, it allows a significant amount of weight to be saved from the hosel portion of the golf club head and used to improve Center of Gravity (CG) location of the golf club head; which contributes to the improvement of the MOI of the golf club head. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031140 | GOLF CLUB ASSEMBLY AND GOLF CLUB WITH AERODYNAMIC FEATURES - A golf club head includes a body member having a ball striking face, a crown, a toe, a heel, a sole, a back and a hosel region, located at the intersection of the ball striking face, the heel, the crown and the sole. The body member may have a first cross-section having a first airfoil-shaped surface in the heel. The first cross-section may be oriented at approximately 90° from the centerline of the club head. The body member may have a second cross-section having a second airfoil-shaped surface. The second cross-section may be oriented at approximately 45° or at approximately 70°. The airfoil-shaped surfaces may be defined by spline points or by equations. A golf club including the golf club head is also provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031141 | GOLF CLUB HEADS HAVING ADJUSTABLE WEIGHTED CROWNS AND SOLES TO MOVE CENTER OF GRAVITY - The present invention provides golf clubs and golf club heads that can be weight adjusted to move the center of gravity of the clubs and heads. The wood-type clubs have heads with crown and soles plates containing weighted and non-weighted sections. The crown and sole plates can be rotated or removed. In this manner, the weighted sections of the crowns and sole plates can be moved to a particular location, and this adjusts the center of gravity of the club head. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031142 | Customizable center-of-gravity golf club head - A metal golf club head that allows a user to customize the location of the center of gravity. The metal golf club head comprises a hollow body with a weighting port. The weighting port allows a user to place weighting material inside the hollow body, customizing the location of the center of gravity, the swing weight, the total weight, and the balance of the golf club. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031143 | MULTI-MATERIAL IRON TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club that utilizes multiple materials to achieve improved performance is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf club that utilizes different materials to construct different portions of the iron type golf club head allowing weight to be removed from portions of the golf club head that doesn't require such weighting. The current invention utilizes a lightweight material to form a blade portion of the golf club head while utilizing a standard steel material to form the hosel portion of the golf club head to allow the malleability characteristics of a golf club head to be maintained. The weight saved from the lightweight material used to create the blade portion can then be used to create a sole insert that is made out of a dense and heavy material to improve the CG and MOI characteristics of the golf club head to dramatically improve the performance of the golf club head. The current invention's usage of the multiple materials allows the performance of the golf club head to be increased without sacrificing the feel characteristics of the golf club head. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031144 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club iron having a thin front face which is supported by a biasly connected insert that is inserted into a perimeter groove defined in the body of the club which gives the thin front face added support. The insert has a flange about its perimeter, and the perimeter groove has an opening ledge. The insert flange is slightly larger in thickness than the ledge and when the insert is biasly pushed into the perimeter groove a mechanical connection is created between the insert and the body of the club. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031145 | GOLF BALL RESIN COMPOSITION AND GOLF BALL - The invention provides a resin composition for golf balls having excellent resilience, flexibility and fluidity, and golf balls having excellent resilience and shot feel. The resin composition comprises: (A) at least one selected from the group consisting of (a-1) a binary copolymer of an olefin and a C | 2014-01-30 |
20140031146 | Exact Tee - The present invention is a golf tee and proprietary golf tee training system, and method for its use, in which modern era golf clubs are scientifically tested contacting a golf ball to determine the optimum point of contact on the face of each club in relationship to the height of a teed golf ball. Visible indicia or depth insertion indicator rings and corresponding visible indicia or club select indicators, as integral parts of a unique and proprietary golf tee training system, are used to indicate to the golfer on the shank of the tee as to the ideal depth of insertion of the golf tee to allow a teed golf ball to be at the optimum height in relationship to the optimum point on the club face for each and every golf club in a golfers bag. By using this proprietary scientific pre-set system, any golfer can choose a club, identify it by name on the Exact Tee and tee the golf ball perfectly each time with no training or experience. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031147 | Footballmaster - A training apparatus for use in training football basic technique is disclosed, comprising one opening on each side of the apparatus being adapted to entrance angles for at least one rail guiding a ball in a loop from one opening to the other, and a wall adjustable in hight as well as sideways is fixed between said openings, where both openings for the ball can be used as entrance/exit and vice versa. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031148 | PUSH-PASS TECHNIQUE AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING SOCCER PLAYERS - A push-pass technique system in accordance with the present invention for training soccer players having a curved track, raised on each end by graduating ramps, upon which moves a rolling base plate secured by four wheels on each side to the track. A foot pedal is attached to the rolling base plate. The foot pedal glides back and forth upon the horizontal plane and moves length-wise across the plane to a pre-determined length following the curvature of the ramp. The foot pedal will guide the player's foot into the proper horizontal position while training the player to execute the proper push-pass soccer technique and gain muscle memory. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031149 | Assembly Structure Of Table Top Of Ping-Pong Table - An assembly structure for ping-pong table top is provided, including a first table plate, a second table plate, at least a fixing unit and at least a support unit. The fixing unit includes a first matching element, a second matching element and a coupling element. The first and second matching elements are fastened respectively to bottom of the first and second table plates. When coupling element coupled to the first and second matching elements, two table plates cannot be separated. The support unit includes a fixing element and a collaborating element. The collaborating element has an arch-door shape so that bottom of collaborating element can match fixing element. When assembled, an axis receiving hole is formed between fixing element and collaborating element so that fixing unit can splice two table plates together. Table legs are assembled to support unit. As such, the user can easily assemble the ping-pong table. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031150 | RACQUET CONFIGURED WITH FEWER CROSS STRINGS THAN MAIN STRINGS - A racquet includes polyester, monofilament racquet string and a frame extending along a longitudinal axis and including a head portion coupled to a handle portion. The head portion includes a hoop having inner and outer peripheral walls. The hoop defines a head size having maximum longitudinal and transverse dimensions, a, and, b, respectively. The dimension a is at least 1.2 times the dimension b. The inner peripheral wall includes string holes. The string has a diameter within the range of 1.10 to 1.55 millimeters. The string forms a string bed of interlaced main and cross string segments. Each of the cross segments transversely extends from one of the string holes to another, and each of the main segments longitudinally extends from one of the string holes to another. The string bed has at least one more main segment than cross segment. At least one of the main segments contacting the tennis ball exhibits a snap back velocity of at least 1 meter per second. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031151 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ENCLOSURE FOR AN INFLATED OBJECT - This document provides methods and materials for securely retaining electronic components within an inflatable object. For example, basketballs having a boot structure for securely retaining one or more electronic components (e.g., a sensor and/or a battery) within the basketball are provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031152 | CONFIGURABLE BROADHEAD ARROWHEAD - A rear deploying mechanical broadhead arrowhead is provided and includes a broadhead body having a body opening and a body length, wherein the broadhead body defines a body cavity and includes a plurality of slots, wherein each of the plurality of slots traverses a portion of the body length and is disposed such that each of the plurality of slots is on an opposing side of the broadhead body. A blade system is also provided and includes minor blades and deployable blades, wherein the deployable blades are movable relative to the minor blades. The blade system is movably disposed within the body cavity such that the plurality of minor blades and plurality of deployable blades are protruding from the plurality of slots. A broadhead base having a base head securely associated with the body opening to be partially disposed within the body cavity to enclose the body cavity. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031153 | SMALL DIAMETER CROSSBOW BOLT - A small diameter crossbow bolt includes a small diameter shaft having a leading end with an insert to receive a point. The trailing end of shaft has a nock and adjacent fletching. The insert receives a point, such as a target point, broad head, or other point known in the industry. A circumferential spacer is positioned along the shaft between the insert and nock and moved along the shaft as needed to locate the insert for a particular weight distribution, center of gravity positioning, or to separate the spacer from nock. The insert, nock, and spacer each have a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of a prior art bolt. When the diameters of the nock and spacer are equal to the diameter of a prior art bolt, the small diameter crossbow bolt of the present invention can be used interchangeably with prior art bolts without modification to the crossbow. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031154 | BELT-DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A belt-driven continuously variable transmission adapted to prevent a tilting motion of a sheave under high temperature. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031155 | Driven-Side Pulley - The present invention provides a driven-side pulley including a fixed sheave supported by a driven shaft that is relatively rotatable around an axis line and immovable along the axis line, a movable sheave supported by the driven shaft that is relatively rotatable around the axis line and movable along the axis line, a spider supported by the driven shaft that is relatively non-rotatable around the axis line and immovable along the axis line, a biasing member that presses the movable sheave in a direction toward the fixed sheave, a main torque-cam mechanism that presses the movable sheave in the axis line in accordance with a relative difference in a rotational angle between the spider and the movable sheave, and a sub torque-cam mechanism that presses the movable sheave in the axis line in accordance with a relative difference in a rotational angle between the fixed sheave and the movable sheave. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031156 | MULTI-SPEED DRIVE FOR TRANSFERRING POWER TO A LOAD - In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a multi-speed drive for controlling the speed of a load that is driven from a crankshaft of an engine. The multi-speed drive permits the speed of the load to be adjusted based on one or more parameters, such as vehicle speed, engine RPM, battery charge level (e.g. when the load is an alternator), coolant temperature (e.g. when the load is a cooling fan), engine power demand from the vehicle driver, water level in which the vehicle is driving (e.g. when the load is a cooling fan whose blades could be damaged or could cause damage to other vehicle components if they impact water during use). The speeds provided by the multi-speed drive may include two or more non-zero rotational speeds, or two or more non-zero rotational speeds and a zero speed, or one non-zero rotational speed and a zero speed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031157 | TENSIONER ASSEMBLY - A tensioner assembly includes a pulley arm pivotable about a pivot shaft, and a tension pulley mounted on the pulley arm at its end remote from the pivot shaft and pressed against a belt to keep the tension of the belt. The tension pulley is rotatably mounted around a base portion of the pulley arm through a rolling bearing with the inner surface and axial rear end surface of the bearing inner race in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the base portion and an end surface of a shoulder of the base portion, respectively. The base portion has an axial through hole formed with an internal thread on its inner surface. A support bolt is threaded into the through hole from the axial front end to press the rolling bearing against the end surface of the shoulder. The internal thread has an axial front end located in the vicinity of, or axially rearwardly of, the end surface of the shoulder. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031158 | PLANETARY HYBRID TRANSMISSION - The present invention is an automatic transmission equipped with at least one planetary gear set and including a single electric motor/generator having a motor output shaft; a hydrocarbon fueled engine; at least one transmission input shaft; an engine clutch operatively attached to the hydrocarbon fueled engine to the at least one transmission input shaft; a motor/generator clutch; a plurality of transmission clutches; and, a plurality of transmission clutch brakes. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031159 | DRIVE UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLE - A drive unit for a hybrid electric motor vehicle includes a bevel pinion driveably connected to a power source, a bevel gear meshing with the bevel pinion and aligned with an axis, first and second drive shafts, a differential mechanism including an input secured to the bevel gear for transmitting power between the input and the first and the second drive shafts, an electric motor/generator including a rotor, and a planetary gear set driveably connected to the input and the rotor for transmitting power between the rotor and the input such that a speed of the rotor is greater than a speed of the input. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031160 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An object of the present invention is to achieve improvements in the rotational accuracy of the input shaft and the durability of the bearings, and suppression of rotational noise, by improving the support structure of the input shaft of the speed reduction unit. Provided is a drive device for an electric vehicle, including: an electric motor; a speed reduction unit including an input shaft driven by output of the electric motor; and a hub unit rotationally driven by an output member of the speed reduction unit, wherein the input shaft of the speed reduction unit is supported by bearings provided at two locations in an axial direction, the drive device for an electric vehicle being configured such that the bearings at the two locations are attached together to the output member. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031161 | TWO-SPEED TRANSMISSION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A transmission to transfer power from an electric motor to first and second axles of a vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by the electric motor and a first planetary gear set. A second planetary gear set has a first member driven by the first planetary gear set, a second member restricted from rotation and a third member. A differential assembly has a first side gear adapted to drive the first axle, a second side gear adapted to drive the second axle and a pair of pinion gears meshed with the first and second side gears. A first clutch is operable to drivingly interconnect the first member and the differential assembly. A second clutch is operable to drivingly interconnect the third member and the differential assembly. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031162 | UNINTERRUPTIBLE OIL SUPPLY IN PLANETARY SYSTEM - A planetary carrier includes a journal bearing for supporting a planetary gear. The journal bearing receives lubricant to produce a lubricant film to support gear loads. A torque frame is attached to the carrier housing to transmit torque and to prevent twisting of the carrier housing. The torque frame includes several lubricant communication passages to provide lubricant to each of the separate journal bearings. Each of the lubricant communication passages includes an accumulator for storing lubricant during normal operation. The accumulator stores a desired amount of lubricant to provide lubricant to the adjacent journal bearing for the interim period between primary system stoppage and reestablishment of lubricant flow by a secondary system. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031163 | FAN DRIVE GEAR SYSTEM TORQUE FRAME PIN RETAINER - A system and method for fixing a fan drive gear system carrier to a torque frame are disclosed. The carrier and torque frame respectively have a hole and an aperture which are aligned with one another. A retainer pin is inserted in to the aligned hole and aperture in an interference fit relationship with at least one of the hole and aperture. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031164 | VESSEL PROPULSION APPARATUS - A vessel propulsion apparatus includes a prime mover, a propeller shaft, a planetary gear train, a lower case, a cylindrical housing, and a fixing member. The planetary gear train is disposed on a propeller axis. The propeller shaft and the planetary gear train are housed in the lower case. The housing surrounds the propeller shaft about the propeller axis inside the lower case. The housing supports a sun gear such that the sun gear is not rotatable with respect to the housing. The fixing member is fixed to both the lower case and the housing. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031165 | PLANETARY GEAR REDUCTION MECHANISM - A compact planetary gear reduction mechanism having a universal gear reduction ratio is provided, which comprises: an input shaft rotatable about a first rotational axis; at least one planetary gear having a first and a second gear of the same shape integrated together rotatably about a third rotational axis (O3) but in out of phase with each other; an eccentric rotary plate for transmitting the rotational motion of the input shaft to a shaft mechanism which in turn transmits the eccentric rotation of the eccentric rotary plate to the planetary gear; an external fixed sun gear meshed with the first gear of the planetary gear; and an external driven sun gear to be connected to the output shaft of the gear reducer, having a different number of gear teeth than the fixed situ gear and meshed with the second gear of the planetary gear. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031166 | VESSEL PROPULSION APPARATUS - A vessel propulsion apparatus includes a prime mover, a drive shaft, a pinion, a rear gear, a propeller shaft, a front bearing, a cylindrical front housing, and a cylindrical rear housing. The front housing surrounds the front bearing about a propeller axis and supports the rear gear via the front bearing in a manner rotatable about the propeller axis. The rear housing is disposed behind the front housing. The front housing surrounds the propeller shaft about the propeller axis and supports the propeller shaft at a position more rearward than the rear gear in a manner rotatable about the propeller axis. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031167 | DRIVE FORCE DISTRIBUTING APPARATUS - A drive force distributing device includes first and second rollers rotatable jointly with main a drive wheel system and a subordinate drive wheel system, respectively. Control of the drive force distribution between the main drive wheels and the subordinate drive wheels is performed by adjusting an inter-roller pressing force. A structural body suppresses turning of one of the first and second rollers at a predetermined position. A reference position setting mechanism turns either one of the first and second rollers to turn in one direction, detects a position at which the turn is suppressed by the structural body, and sets a reference position based on the detected position. A turning amount of one of the first and second rollers is detected with respect to the reference position set by the reference position setting mechanism and the control of drive force distributing is performed based on the detected turning amount. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031168 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DOUBLE-ROTOR COMPOUND HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A hybrid vehicle transmission including a double-rotor electric machine, two planetary gear sets, an input shaft, and an output shaft, where the input shaft, the output shaft, and a first rotor of the double-rotor electric machine are each coupled to a member of the first planetary gear set, the output shaft and a second rotor of the double-rotor electric machine are each coupled to a member of the second planetary gear set, and a member of the second planetary gear set not coupled to the output shaft or the second rotor is selectively coupled to the first rotor via a first torque transfer device, and selectively coupled to a transmission housing via a second torque transfer device. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031169 | METHOD AND STRATEGY TO DETECT THE LOCK-UP OF PLANETARY GEAR IN POWER SPLIT HYBRID VEHICLES - A system and method for controlling a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain having an engine, a generator, and a motor connected via a planetary gear set to detect lockup in the planetary gear set and control the powertrain in response. When torque is distributed in an electric mode of operation with the engine disabled, the generator is disabled based at least upon a difference between actual generator speed and an expected generator speed exceeding a threshold, indicating a lockup in the planetary gear set. When the engine is activated and distributes torque through the powertrain, the engine and the generator are disabled based at least upon a difference between engine acceleration and an expected engine acceleration exceeding a first threshold, and a difference between engine speed and ring gear speed being less than a second threshold. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031170 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE POWERTRAIN - A system and method for operating a vehicle powertrain are described. In one example, a torque converter that has a variable K factor is adjusted to improve vehicle operation. The system and method may improve vehicle launch and vehicle operation at lower vehicle speeds. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031171 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXECUTING A CLUTCH-DRIVEN ENGINE AUTOSTART OPERATION - A powertrain system includes an internal combustion engine, a multi-mode transmission and a driveline. A method for controlling the powertrain system in response to a command to execute an engine autostart operation during vehicle operation includes executing a clutch-driven engine autostart operation to start the engine upon determining that a present transmission output speed is greater than a minimum output speed for engine operation and upon determining that a selected clutch configured to effect a mechanical coupling between the engine and the driveline is activatable. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031172 | WEIGHT TRAINER WITH LOAD DETECTION SYSTEM - A weight trainer with a load detection system includes a frame, a load detecting device, and a display device. The frame has a transmission device, a weight allocating device, and a stand. The transmission device is disposed on one side of the frame. The weight allocating device is connected to the transmission device and can undergo displacement in the vertical direction of the stand. The load detecting device is disposed beneath the weight allocating device. The load detecting device includes a sensor, a base, and a platform. The sensor is abuttingly disposed between the base and the platform. The display device is electrically connected to the load detecting device. Accordingly, the weight trainer with a load detection system is effective in detecting a weight change precisely, enabling a user taking fitness exercise to gain access to information thereof in real time, and quantifying the information. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031173 | ANGLE ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR A PEDALING DEVICE OF A PEDAL EXERCISER - A pedal exerciser includes a base having a coupling board and a compartment. A pedaling device includes a column pivotably mounted to the coupling board. An adjusting mechanism is mounted in the compartment and includes a toothed plate and a transmission device. The toothed plate includes an upper end fixed to the column. The toothed plate further includes an arcuate toothed portion at a lower end thereof. The transmission device includes a motor, a reduction gear train, and a transmission gear. The transmission gear is coupled to an output shaft of the reduction gear train and meshes with the toothed portion of the arcuate toothed plate. The motor is operable to drive the reduction gear train, the transmission, and the arcuate toothed plate. The pedaling device pivots to adjust an angle of the pedaling device relative to the base. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031174 | HEIGHT ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR A PEDALING DEVICE OF A PEDAL EXERCISER - A pedal exerciser includes a base having a coupling tube extending substantially vertically from a bottom of the base. The coupling tube includes a coupling hole and a first notch extending vertically and in communication with the coupling hole. A pedaling device includes a column having a rack. The column is received in the coupling hole of the base. The rack is received in the first notch and has a toothed portion extending outside of the first notch. A height adjusting mechanism includes a motor and a reduction gear box having an output shaft driven by the motor. A transmission gear is mounted on the output shaft and meshes with the toothed portion of the rack. The motor is operable to drive the output shaft to move the rack in a vertical direction via the transmission gear, adjusting a height of the pedaling device in the vertical direction. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031175 | THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE SELECTIVELY INTERLOCKABLE SLIDING PLATFORMS - An exercise apparatus comprises a frame having two parallel tracks, two platforms mounted on the first track by a sliding bearing, and two platforms mounted on the second track by a sliding bearing. The tracks are spaced apart a sufficient distance to permit the platforms on different tracks to move freely past each other. A transverse interlock allows selective connection of platforms on different tracks for movement together and a longitudinal interlock allows selective connection of platforms on the same track for movement together. The frame includes cross braces connecting the rails at their ends, and the rails, cross braces, and platforms all include connecting points for permitting the user to selectively connect to and between the frame and the platforms a variety of exercise accessories or appliances. The accessories can include elastic resistance bands, cord and pulley assemblies, handles, weights, and appliances for administering physical therapy. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031176 | MONOCOQUE AMBULATION AID - Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example ambulation aid apparatus includes an ambulation aid body formed as a integral part, the integral part formed in monocoque construction to provide support for mobility of a user through the integral part, the integral part providing a plurality of grippable areas to facilitate user movement and support through the integral part. Another example ambulation aid apparatus includes a primary panel formed in monocoque construction to provide support for and assist in mobility of a user through the skin of the monocoque primary panel, the primary panel formed to interrelate with one or more subassemblies to provide an integrated monocoque part to assist in providing support for and improved mobility of the user through the integrated monocoque part. Example methods of manufacture are also disclosed and described. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031177 | ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELL - An adjustable barbell or dumbbell or exercise device includes a handle having an end member, a spring biased latching element engaged in the end member, a weight member attached onto the end member and having an aperture for engaging with the spring biased latching element and for anchoring the weight member to the end member, a button is slidably engaged in the weight member for selectively depressing the spring biased latching element into the end member and for disengaging the spring biased latching element from the weight member and for allowing the weight member to be engaged onto and disengaged from the end member of the handle. The other outer weight members are attachable onto the weight member in series. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031178 | SWING EXERCISING APPARATUS - A swing exercising apparatus comprising a movable weight component for moving along an elongated member when the user swings the swing exercising apparatus, with a biasing mechanism for exerting a force biasing the movable weight component towards one position when the movable weight component is located away from that position. The biasing mechanism comprising at least one elastic element to generate the force, and an attachment portion to attach the elastic element(s) allowing the user to detach the one or more elastic elements to adjust the force. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031179 | AQUATIC RESISTANCE BALL FILLED WITH NON-TOXIC GRANULAR MATERIAL - An aquatic resistance ball is provided that comprises a containment skin substantially filled with, and surrounding, a non-toxic soluble material such as salt. The containment skin is made of a water resistant material and the bulk density of the contents of the containment skin is greater than 1 g/cm3. The resistance ball is substantially spherical, ovoid or tubular in shape. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031180 | AQUATIC RESISTANCE TRAINING EQUIPMENT - A piece of aquatic training equipment is provided that comprises a glove, made substantially from neoprene, for, in use receiving a user's hand. The glove is provided with a pocket that can receive one or more pieces of closed cell foam so as to varying its buoyancy. The pocket is located so that the foam is wrapped around the hand to produce ergonomically and uniformly balanced buoyancy in the glove. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031181 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR USE IN A DOORWAY INCLUDING RESISTANCE BANDS EXTENDING FROM SLIDABLE CARRIAGES - An exercise device for use in a doorway including resistance bands extending from slidable carriages is provided. The exercise device includes a pair of vertical rail members attachable to sides of a doorway. The vertical rail members are engageable with carriages such that the carriages are capable of being slid longitudinally along the vertical rail members. Resistance bands extend along the vertical rail members and extend out from the carriages. The tension in the resistance bands may be altered by manipulating the distance between the carriages. The resistance bands extending from the carriages are attachable at each end to an athletic accessory such as a hand grip, belt, or crossbar. A pull-up bar may also be attached to the exercise device, the pull-up bar capable of vibration for enhanced performance. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031182 | Wall-Mounted Home Fitness Training Equipment - An overall fitness trainer and can be a wall mounted unit that can utilize clip resistance bands as well as other techniques. These bands generally clip on the unit and onto different handles, bars and attachments to perform exercises. The unit can have a removable/adjustable pull up bar, dip bar and seat. It also includes a spring loaded, pull pin carriage that moves freely up and down a vertical spine. This allows for easy adjustment of the carriage and allows the user to attach the bands at multiple angles, widths and levels. This in turn increases the number of exercises the user can perform on the unit. The unit can be attached to the wall with lag bolts into two or more studs. | 2014-01-30 |
20140031183 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - Methods and exercise apparatuses for assisting in squats, upper body exercises, and toe raises are disclosed. The exercise apparatus includes a support and a resistance member. The support includes a top surface that is angled relative to a horizontal plane. The user pulls on and tensions the resistance member by hand for balance and support during a squats or toe raises. The user can pull on and tension the resistance member by hand for upper body exercises as well. | 2014-01-30 |