35th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090215499 | METHOD OF COMMUNICATION USING FRAME - A device and method for communicating by a mobile communication terminal in communication with a base station. The method according to an embodiment includes exchanging a frame of data with the base station. The frame of data includes a) a plurality of first subframes each having a first number of orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) symbols, and b) a plurality of second subframes each having a second number of orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) symbols different from the first number. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215500 | MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL HAVING KEY INPUT ERROR PREVENTION FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A mobile communications terminal and a method for preventing an input error of a key input unit are provided. The mobile communications terminal includes a touch sensor unit for sensing a key that is input by touching a keypad region in order to output a key input signal corresponding to the key and a controller adapted to determine a key input according to either a priority between multiple keys from which key signals are received or whether a received key signal was generated inadvertently. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215501 | APPARATUS FOR INFORMING OF RECEPTION OF INCOMING CALL - A call informing apparatus is provided. The call informing apparatus includes a call detecting unit and a call informing unit. The call detecting unit includes an external light shielding cap that shields external light, a sensing module with an optical sensor sensing light from a display panel or a call informing lamp of a portable terminal, a first controller that generates a call reception signal, and a wireless transmitter that transmits the reception signal. The call informing unit includes a wireless receiver for receiving the reception signal, a second controller for controlling an indicating lamp to emit light, and the indicating lamp. Therefore, a user can easily and visually recognize reception of an incoming call in noisy environment, or even when riding a motorcycle. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215502 | WIRELESS HEADSET WITH RECORD FUNCTION - A portable headset voice recorder that enables wireless two way voice communications between the headset and a mobile phone has an ear grip that grips an ear of a user. A housing mounted on the ear grip has a microphone, a speaker, a display and a user input. A digital memory enclosed with the housing records audio samples from the microphone in response to a user manipulating the user input. A global positioning system determines location information corresponding to the recorded audio samples. A clock generates a time stamp associated with the audio sample. The headset has a USB port that is used to recharge the headset and transfer the recorded files and associated metadata to a computer. Application software residing on the computer allows a user to review and manipulate the files and program the headset to trigger playbacks and records. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215503 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Hands-Free Operation of a Device - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for providing hands-free operation of a device. A hands-free adapter is provided that communicates with a device and a headset. The hands-free adapter allows a user to use voice commands so that the user does not have to handle the device. The hands-free adapter receives voice commands from the headset and translates the voice commands to commands recognized by the device. The hands-free adapter also monitors the device to detect device events and provides notice of the events to the user via the headset. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215504 | CONTENT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method of content transmission to a mobile device in a mobile communication network is provided. The method includes determining whether the mobile device is in a first mode; delivering real-time content to the mobile device while the mobile device is in the first mode; and discontinuing delivery of real-time content if the mobile device is in a second mode. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215505 | DUST PROOF INFORMATION INPUT DEVICE - Radio communication terminal comprising a information input device and a information receiving device comprising a mounting module, wherein said information input device is adapted to be connected to the mounting module, said information receiving device comprise a flange portion arranged along the circumferential periphery of the mounting module, said radio communication terminal further comprise a flexible member, which is adapted to be arranged on to the flange portion and to enclose the information input device. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215506 | SLIDER MECHANISM - Radio communication terminal comprising a first casing, a second casing and a slider mechanism, comprising a slider and a base, the slider is mounted on either one of the first casing and the second casing and the base is mounted on the other of the first casing and the second casing, wherein the slider mechanism further comprises at least one cam, which is mounted on either one of the slider and the base, and at least one follower, which is adapted to be moved along said cam and is mounted on the other of the slider and the base, wherein the first casing and the second casing is adapted to be moved in relation to each other between at least a first and a second position by movement of the follower along the cam. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215507 | A CELLULAR PHONE OF SLIDE-DOWN OPENING AND CLOSING TYPE - Disclosed herein is a slide-down type portable terminal. The terminal includes a main body and a sub-body capable of sliding on the main body. Either one of the main body and the sub body is provided with a first slider groove formed along the sliding direction. The first slider groove has a straight portion and a curved-down portion consecutively formed from the straight portion. The other one of the main body and the sub body is provided with a first slider protrusion slidably engaging the slide groove, such that the sub body drops down while slidably opening with respect to the main body, or vice versa. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215508 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A portable electronic apparatus comprises a housing, a circuit board, a heat-conduction structure and a heat-dissipation structure. The circuit board is disposed in the housing and comprises a substrate and a first electronic device, wherein the first electronic device is disposed on the substrate. The heat-conduction structure is disposed on the circuit board, and dissipates heat from the first electronic device. The heat-dissipation structure is disposed on the housing and connected to the heat-conduction structure, wherein the heat passes the heat-conduction structure and the heat-dissipation structure, and is dissipated out of the housing. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215509 | AUTOMATEDLY FOLDABLE AND UNFOLDABLE GRAIN TANK EXTENSION AND COVER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING MACHINE - An automatedly foldable and unfoldable grain tank extension construction for increasing the grain holding capacity of a grain tank of an agricultural harvesting machine, such extension construction including a plurality of extension panels mounted for pivotal movement about corresponding, respective, upper peripheral portions of the grain tank, with pliable corner pieces extending between adjacent extension panels to seal the corner spaces between the adjacent extension panels, especially when the extension construction is deployed or unfolded, wherein the pivotal movements of the extension panels are controllable by operation of a linkage system that automatedly effects the folding and unfolding of the extension construction by effecting movement of each extension panel through an angle greater than 90°, with at least the control actuator of the linkage system being located external to the grain tank so as to be generally accessible for servicing even when the grain tank is filled. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215510 | Collecting trough construction easily accessible for cleaning - A collecting trough construction for facilitating the clean out of collecting troughs of clean grain and tailings collecting and conveying systems of agricultural combines, such collecting trough construction including a base pan sized and dimensioned to extend longitudinally between first and second cross-pieces of such a collecting and conveying system, one of which cross-pieces may be a clean grain auger trough or a tailings auger trough, and laterally generally between the sidesheets of a combine, with collecting troughs formed in the upper side thereof, which base pan has first and second ends and is positionable between the first and second cross-pieces with the first end of the auger trough base pan adjacent the first cross-piece and the second end of the auger trough base pan adjacent the second cross-piece to be readily complementarily engageable therewith and wholly or partially disengageable therefrom by a user to permit convenient access to the formed collecting troughs for cleaning thereof. Preferably, the base pan is, alternatively, partially detachable to permit access for cleaning by a user in an in-place clean-out position or wholly removable to permit the removal of such base pan to a remote location for cleaning by the user thereat. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215511 | GAME CONTROL PROGRAM, GAME CONTROL METHOD, AND GAME DEVICE - A game apparatus controls a game in which a user-controlled character and an opponent character hit a ball. A serve control unit receives the first input operation from a user and makes the character perform an action of tossing the ball when the character performs a serve. The serve control unit receives the second input operation from the user and makes the character perform an action of the serve. The serve control unit determines a ball power or ball speed in the serve based on the first input operation, and determines a shot type in the serve based on the second input operation. The serve control unit makes the character perform the serve according to the determined ball power or ball speed and the determined shot type. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215512 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A GAMING PLATFORM - Methods and systems, according to various embodiments, are provided for a gaming platform that includes one or more various features including a sector navigator, a noise channel, and/or pods. The gaming platform can optionally be implemented as an online game that is accessible through a traditional browser or other application capable of accessing content on the Internet. Additionally, methods and systems for smart loading the gaming sectors and pods are provided such that a user of the game is subjected to minimal gameplay delays waiting for content to load. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215513 | Gaming Machine. Gaming System with Interactive Feature and Control Method Thereof - In a gaming system, a player's language is specified at each gaming terminal and then a game can be played with a conversation in the player's language. Therefore, a player can play a game with ease in his/her own language. In addition, in case where a preset time has come and there is a message to be notified to the player, the message is sent to each gaming terminal. Then the message is translated into the player's language to be sound-output or screen-displayed at each gaming terminal. Therefore, the massage can be made recognized by the player with ease. In addition, since the message is notified at the preset time, the current time can be made recognized by the player. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215514 | Gaming Machine with Conversation Engine for Interactive Gaming Through Dialog with Player and Playing Method Thereof - A gaming machine outputs, from an output unit, a message or a conversation sentence to inquire a language type to be used in a game in the forms of sounds and characters. A player inputs, into an input unit, a response message or a response sentence to designate the language type that the player wishes to use in a game. Thereafter, the gaming machine determines to use the language type designated in the response message as the language type in the game. Moreover, the gaming machine converts an amount of an award in the game from a standard currency into a currency corresponding to the designated language type, and outputs the converted amount from the output unit. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215515 | GAMING MACHINE - Methods for operating a gaming machine relate to gaming machines providing the option to initiate a deal which allows a dependency to be created between the results displayed during plays of a base game in the deal. The present invention, at least in some of its preferred forms, increases the player's anticipation and excitement during operation of the gaming machine. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215516 | No chance preview - A player inserts his or her consideration or money into a gambling device, and makes his wager. The player can see the outcome of the play before he commits via button or window. Therefore removing the chance (chance the unknown or unpredictable element, according to Webster's dictionary). | 2009-08-27 |
20090215517 | Slot Machine And Playing Method Thereof - A slot machine of the present invention is provided with: a display device on which plural types of symbols are arranged and a plurality of paylines can be set; and a controller. The controller is operable to: randomly determine one payline from among the plurality of paylines; activate the determined payline on the display device; automatically rearrange plural types of symbols arranged on the display device; count the number of symbols of a same type, the symbols being rearranged on the set payline; and award prizes corresponding to the number of symbols counted on the payline. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215518 | Gaming Machine - A game environment will be described. If a predetermined symbol is stopped, a polyhedron is displayed on a symbol display portion on which the symbol is stopped, and the polyhedron is rotated. After that, the same symbols are displayed on symbol display portions on which the polyhedrons are displayed. And, an award is additionally provided based on a combination of the stopped symbols. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215519 | Gaming Machine - When specific symbols (for example, BELL symbols) are displayed, the specific symbols (BELL symbols) are stacked up from a lowest row of the symbol display portions. After that, the specific symbols are fixedly displayed on the symbol display portions. In the next game, symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display portions on which the specific symbols are not fixedly displayed. After that, symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display portions on which the specific symbols are not fixedly displayed. Also, an award corresponding to a winning combination is provided if a combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display portions is the winning combination. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215520 | Gaming Machine - When a predetermined number (for example, three) or more of specific symbols (for example, BELL symbol) are displayed, the reel is variably displayed on each of the symbol display portions on which the specific symbols are not displayed, meanwhile the specific symbols are fixedly displayed on each of the symbol display portions. After that, reels (symbols) are stopped and displayed on each of the symbol display portions on which the specific symbols were not displayed. Then, if a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display portions correspond to the winning combination, an award corresponding to the winning combination will be provided to the player additionally. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215521 | Gaming machine with multiple games having individual and combined paylines - A gaming machine is configured to present multiple individual games to a player. The individual games each have a plurality of symbol locations which display symbols to a user. The symbols displayed in the symbol locations corresponding to one or more primary paylines are compared to predetermined winning symbol combinations to declare a winning outcome. One or more secondary paylines corresponding to symbol locations in more than one of the individual games may be compared to the winning symbol combinations to declare a winning outcome as well. The winning symbol combinations may be defined and presented to players by a paytable. The primary and secondary paylines may be fixed or selected by the player and may constitute a bonus win having a higher payout. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215522 | Gaming System Comprising a Plurality of Slot Machines and Method for Controlling Gaming Machine - A gaming system of the present invention is programmed to execute processes of: changing symbols arranged on a sub display in such a way as to scroll symbols in a lateral direction in a display zone comprising sub displays in the respective slot machines, the sub displays being connected laterally to one another; then stopping the changing of symbols at predetermined timing; and at this stoppage, providing an award on a basis of the symbol arranged on the sub display. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215523 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY INDICATING WIN PROBABILITY - Each play of a base game increases the likelihood of winning a bonus award. A display provides a graphical indication of the change in likelihood of winning the bonus award. In one aspect, the bonus award comprises the opportunity to play a secondary game. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215524 | Gaming Machine Accepting Side Bet and Control Method Thereof - A gaming machine of the present invention comprises: a controller programmed so as to execute the following processing of: (A) accepting from an input device an input indicating placement of a normal BET on outcome of dice; (B) accepting from the input device an input indicating placement of a side BET on colors of regions to which stopped dice belong; (C) rolling and stopping the dice in a gaming region which includes a plurality of regions each having a different color from one another; (D) offering a normal payout based upon the outcome of the dice stopped in the processing (C) and the normal BET placed in the processing (A); and (E) offering an additional payout based upon the colors of the regions to which the dice stopped in the processing (C) belong and the side BET placed in the processing (B). | 2009-08-27 |
20090215525 | Gaming Machine Accepting Side Bet and Control Method Thereof - A gaming machine of the present invention includes: a gaming portion in which plural dice roll and stop; a memory; a station having an input device with which a normal BET placed on the outcomes of the plurality of dice which stop in one game, and a side BET placed on a combination of all the outcomes of the plurality of dice which stop in plural games, can be placed; and a controller programmed to execute the processing of (C) storing information of the accepted side BET into the memory, (E) storing the outcomes of the stopped plural dice into the memory, and (G) offering a special payout, based on the information on the side BET stored into the memory in the processing (C) and on all the outcomes of the plural dice stored into the memory in the processing (E) after the side BET has been accepted. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215526 | GAME APPARATUS, GAMING METHOD, AND GAME PROGRAM - The present invention provides a game apparatus that comprises: an operation instructing unit | 2009-08-27 |
20090215527 | TOURNAMENT-STYLE PARIMUTUEL WAGERING SYSTEM - Provided in embodiments of the present invention is a method of wagering on a plurality of events. In one embodiment, the method includes accepting a plurality of participants to wager on the events and providing each participant with a fantasy bankroll of money to wager on the events. After the participants have been provided with their respective fantasy bankrolls, wagers from the participants on a first event are received. After the event has been completed, a finishing order of the participants is determined. Next, a portion of the participants is cut based on the finishing order to form a group of finalists. The finalist wager on a second event and a finishing order of the finalists is determined from the outcome of the second event. Prizes are then awarded based on the finishing order of the finalists. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215528 | GAMING NETWORK WITH REMOTE FILE SYSTEM FOR STORING GAME CONTENT - Systems and methods provide a mechanism for a gaming machine to access game components on a file system of a file server using a remote file access protocol. The gaming components may include banner content, advertising content, denomination data, pay table, language data, video content, audio content, episodic game data, wagering game software, operating system software, device driver software and device firmware. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215529 | Gaming Machine Accepting Side Bet and Control Method Thereof - A gaming machine of the present invention comprises: a gaming portion where plural dice roll and stop; a memory; a station having an input device accepting a normal BET and a side BET that can be placed on the order of whether the total value of the outcomes of the dice in each game of a plurality of games is even or odd; and a controller programmed to execute the processing of (F) determining whether the total value of the outcomes of the plurality of dice is even or odd, (G) storing even-odd information showing the even or odd value determined in the processing (F) into the memory, and (H) offering a special payout, when the accepted side BET matches the order of even or odd values determined by the stored even-odd information. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215530 | VIRTUAL EPROM SIMULATOR APPARATUS - It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the invention as shown in the specific embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as broadly described. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215531 | System and Method for Storing Program Code and Data Within an Application Hosting Center - A system and method are described for storing program code and data within an application hosting center. For example, one embodiment of a computer-implemented method comprises: subdividing program code and/or data used to execute an online application into a first type and a second type; storing program code and data of the first type in a first type of memory, the first type of memory providing relatively low latency memory access; storing program code and data of the second type in a second type of memory, the second type of memory providing relatively higher latency memory access compared to the first type of memory; retrieving program code and data from the first memory and the second memory in response to a client request to execute an online application; and transmitting a streaming interactive video stream representing images generated by the application to the client. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215532 | Display apparatus - Apparatus ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215533 | METHODS FOR CAPTURING DEPTH DATA OF A SCENE AND APPLYING COMPUTER ACTIONS - A computer-implemented method is provided to automatically apply predefined privileges for identified and tracked users in a space having one or more media sources. The method includes an operation to define and save to memory, a user profile. The user profile may include data that identifies and tracks a user with a depth-sensing camera. In another operation privileges that define levels of access to particular media for the user profile are defined and saved. The method also includes an operation to capture image and depth data from the depth-sensing camera of a scene within the space. In yet another operation, the user is tracked and identified within the scene from the image and depth data. In still another operation the defined privileges are automatically applied to one or more media sources, so that the user is granted access to selected content from the one or more media sources when identified and tracked within the scene. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215534 | MAGIC WAND - The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate rich interaction with and/or management of environmental components included in an environment. The architecture can exist in whole or in part in a housing that can resemble a wand or similar object. The architecture can utilize one or more sensor from a collection of sensors to determine an orientation or gesture in connection with the wand, and can further issue an instruction to update a state of an environmental component based upon the orientation. In addition, the architecture can include an advisor component to provide contextual and/or comprehensive guidance in an intuitive manner. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215535 | Gaming Machine Accepting Side Bet and Control Method Thereof - A gaming machine of the present invention includes: a gaming portion in which plural dice roll and stop; a station having an input device with which a normal BET and a side BET being able to be placed on a numeral based on a prediction that the number of times of the numeral's becoming the outcome reaches a predetermined value first can be placed; and a controller programmed to execute the processing of (F) counting the number of times that each of the numerals becomes the outcome, with respect to all the numerals, and (I) offering, when determining that any of the numbers of times counted for the respective numerals has become the predetermined value, a special payout based on the side BET. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215536 | LOCATION-AWARE MIXED-REALITY GAMING PLATFORM - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates location-aware, mixed-reality gaming platform. During operation, the system determines a layout of a user's surrounding. The system further detects the user's location and/or nearby objects. Next, the system associates virtual content to the determined layout and associates a set of game rules with the virtual content. Subsequently, the system produces a visual and/or audio representation of a game based on the game rules and virtual content to the user, thereby allowing the user to play a game that corresponds to his surrounding and location. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215537 | Interactive Strategic Game Illustrating Effects of Different Investments Over Time Under Differing Economic Conditions - An electronic media process for an interactive strategic game illustrating the effects of different investments over time under differing economic conditions. In certain embodiments it can be played over a network and in others without a network. As a user's timeline position changes the economic indicators change which in turn affect the user's investment values. Users buy and sell investments based on upcoming economic changes trying to anticipate how those changes will affect investment values. Users are able follow different investments over time which may help them in their own investments. Achievement awards and or recognition are obtained for obtaining certain milestones such as dollar limit within the shortest timeline period. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215538 | Method for dynamically synchronizing computer network latency - A software method for synchronizing the output of data communications across several output devices, despite geographical distance and/or latency, allowing for the data stream to be dynamically-altered in real time and providing for instant and seamless echoing of local input. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215539 | Retro-fit responsible gaming system - The present invention relates generally to gaming systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic gaming system that enables an existing gaming system to be retro-fit to enable responsible gaming functionality to be added to the existing gaming system. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215540 | System and Method for Intelligently Allocating Client Requests to Server Centers - A system and method are described for intelligently allocating client requests to server centers provide real-time streaming interactive video. For example, one embodiment of a computer-implemented method comprises: strategically positioning a plurality of application server centers at different geographical locations; receiving a request from a client to execute an online application; determining the latency requirements based on the type of application requested by the client; and forwarding the client request to a particular application server center within the plurality based at least on the latency requirements of the requested application. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215541 | NETWORK SYSTEM CAPABLE OF SERVING A LARGE NUMBER OF INTERACTIVE USERS - A network system includes a first server that can receive a first message from a client application running on one of the plurality of computer devices in a non-persistent network connection. The first message includes client status information about the client application. The first server can produce a data base query in response to the first message. A data base can store the client status information about the client application in the first message. The first server can produce a second message in response to results of the data base query. The first server can send the second message to the client application in the non-persistent network connection. A second server can receive a third message from the client application in a persistent network connection and respond to the client application in real time without requiring a data query at a data base. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215542 | GAME PROGRAM, GAME DEVICE, AND GAME CONTROL METHOD - It is an object of the present invention to allow a character to prepare for participating in a match-up event. The present program is configured to execute processing of controlling a match-up event in a game. A first character in the match-up event is displayed on a first screen with first character's image data. Then, a second character standing by for participating in the match-up event is recognized by a control unit with second character's recognition data. Next, a preparation start command is issued by the control unit for causing the second character to start preparation for participating in the match-up event. When the preparation start command is issued by the control unit, a second character preparing for participating in the match-up event is displayed on a second screen with second character's image data. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215543 | SLIP YOKE WITH INTERNAL SPLINES HAVING PERMANENT COATING AND RELATED METHOD - A propeller shaft assembly operable to transmit torque between drive wheels and an engine of a vehicle generally includes a first cylindrical tube having a first end and a second end. A first cap is fixedly coupled to the first end. A first yoke is fixedly coupled to the first cap. Internal splines are formed within the second end of the first cylindrical tube. The internal splines define a final internal spline profile established by a permanent polyamide coating fixedly coupled to a metal substrate in the form of an oversized internal spline. The final internal spline profile defines a first layer having a first thickness made of the permanent polyamide coating and a second layer having a second thickness made of the metal substrate. The internal splines are operable to transmit the torque when external splines engage the internal splines by only contacting the first layer made of the permanent polyamide coating. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215544 | SELF ALIGNING TAP - A tap for forming threads in a workpiece is provided. The tap includes a shank having a first end adapted for insertion in a hand tool and a second end. The tap also includes a threaded shaft portion extending from the second end of the shank, the shaft portion includes a substantially uniform diameter and threads. The tap further includes a substantially cylindrical tip extending from the shaft portion. The tip has a diameter less than the diameter of the shaft portion and a length sufficient to co-axially align the tap with an sized opening of a workpiece to be tapped. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215545 | CONFIGURABLE MULTI-ARCH PLAY SYSTEMS - Embodiments of an arch-based play system are disclosed. The system incorporates an arch assembly or a group of arch assemblies. Play elements are connected to the arch assembly or assemblies. The system is modular in nature such that there are a wide variety of different possible implementation configurations. The wide variety of possible implementation configurations corresponds to a wide variety of different play experiences. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215546 | BILLARD GAME AND METHOD OF PLAYNG THE SAME - The instant application discloses a variety of embodiments for a method and apparatus relating to games of pool. One embodiment for a method of playing pool may comprise a first player and a second layer shooting a cue ball at object balls. In the embodiment the first layer will shoot to break a rack of object balls. After breaking the rack of the object balls, the first player may shoot a pre-determined number of ten shots where the player attempts to pocket as many balls as possible. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215547 | GOLF ALIGNMENT AID - A golf stroke alignment aid of particular use during putting, comprises a rectangular marker on the ball ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215548 | GOLF SWING PRACTICE BOARD AND METHOD OF USE - A golf swing training system and method includes a golf club, a light connected to or incorporated in the golf club, and a graphical display upon which a light is projected when a golfer swings the club. The graphics include various markings that indicate foot position and that can be observed to generate the desired golf swing. The golfer moves the clubhead and then the light along a first line until the light reaches a point at the top of the golfer's backswing. As the golfer begins the downswing, a third line provides a visual indication of the orientation of the club shaft at a midpoint of the downswing, when the shaft is parallel to the ground, and then the golfer swings the clubhead to impact the ball on plane and square to the target line, and other markings indicate foot position. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215549 | SET OF IRON CLUBS WITH CONSTANT GROUND ROLL - A set of iron clubs where each club in the set has the same or substantially the same ground roll. The set is produced by adjusting at least two club design characteristics of the clubs based upon measured or assumed player swing data. The design characteristics of the clubs include club length, static clubhead loft, location of the center of gravity, shaft flexibility, and groove volume. Preferably, club length and static clubhead loft are adjusted for coarse adjustments, while the other characteristics are used to fine-tune the design. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215550 | MATRIX COMPOSITE GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND MANDREL - A golf club shaft is provided that has a grip end opposite a head end and defining a length of the shaft extending between those two ends. The shaft has a tubular cross-section over at least one portion of the shaft length which cross-section has a substantially circular outer periphery and a polygon inner periphery formed of a plurality of between 4 and 24 flats, and preferably formed of 8-16 flats. A mandrel having the shape of the inner periphery of the shaft is also provided, as is a method of forming the shaft that uses the mandrel and composite matrix materials. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215551 | WEIGHT ADJUSTING STRUCTURE OF GOLF CLUB HEAD - A weight adjusting structure of a golf club head comprises a 360-degree rotatable rotary table installed in a body of a golf club head, wherein the rotary table is combined with an incomplete annular weight block at a peripheral portion on an arbitrary side thereof, so that the rotary table and the weight block form a rotary table assembly whose weight orientation can be adjusted. The weighted rotary table assembly installed in the body of the golf club head can be used to adjust a distribution of different weights around 360 degrees, whereby a preferred location of the club head's gravity center can be set according to a golfer's swing posture and a location of the club head's gravity center the golfer is used to. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215552 | Rubber composition and golf ball including the same as rubber base material - A rubber composition comprises a rubber component. The rubber component contains (A) 1-70 weight parts of polybutadiene rubber having a Mooney viscosity (ML) of 35-50 and composed of (a) 1-9 weight % of a boiled n-hexane insoluble fraction having a melting point of 180° C. or higher and (b) 99-91 weight % of a boiled n-hexane soluble fraction. The rubber component also contains (B) 99-30 weight parts of diene-based rubber other than (A). A crosslinking coagent (C) is mixed in the rubber component. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215553 | THIN-LAYER-COVERED GOLF BALL WITH IMPROVED VELOCITY - Golf balls including cores formed from polybutadiene reaction products having a percent change in dynamic stiffness from 0° C. to −50° C. of less than 130 percent where the reaction products include a resilient polymer component, a crosslinking material, a cis-to-trans catalyst, and a free radical source. The golf balls may be formed with polyurethane covers, covers formed from castable reactive liquid materials, among other materials. The golf balls may also include an intermediate layer. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215554 | Golf ball - In a golf ball, the surface of the core layer has a predetermined number of depressions, and the depressions have a predetermined total volume. By means of the aforesaid structural design, the spin rate of the golf ball is effectively controlled, and the golf ball has the advantages of simple design and high productivity. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215555 | PORTABLE SPORTS SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides a muscle training, development, stretching and warming device for sports swings. The device comprises a handle connected with an adjustable mounting device via a tensioning element of variable resistance. The tension element of a higher resistance may be substituted for a lower resistance tension element to increase the force required to swing. Further, the handle allows for adjusting the length of the resistance arm to further manipulate the force required to be provided by the user. The mounting device may be moved vertically to adjust the angle of the resistance relative to the swing plane of the user. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215556 | Inflatable game system - A game maze for playing war games, combat games and the like is erected from a series of inflatable wall modules which can be deflated for transportation and storage. The wall modules are grouped together as desired to form passageways or cells within the maze. Some of the modules are formed with door openings through which game players can pass and window openings through which game players can view other parts of the maze and other participants. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215557 | Institutional badminton racket - An institutional badminton racket including a head and a flexible plastic handle. The head has a metal rim around a shuttlecock striking face, and a neck rigidly secured to the rim, where the neck includes a hollow throat extending from the rim away from the striking face with lateral openings through the throat. The handle connecting end includes a first portion extending into the hollow throat, a second portion surrounding the throat, pin portions extending through the throat lateral openings and integral with the first and second portions, and a pair of wings extending generally in the plane in a lateral direction toward the head and including openings therethrough. A Y-clamp is secured around the handle connecting end and the head rim adjacent the head neck and including pins extending through the wing openings. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215558 | Game racket including a pivot element - The present invention is intended for use as a game racket including a handle and a head frame with strings held in tension. In particular as a high performance game racket frame including at least one generally tubular, substantially circular pivot element located at least partially within a substantially circular mating recess on at least one portion of an outside-facing peripheral surface of the head frame profile that can rotate to cooperate with at least one string. The pivot element can rest upon at least a portion of the mating recess and therefore can have at least one adjoining surface portion. In order to reduce friction, adjoining surface(s) can be coated with a suitable anti-friction agent such as silicone or it can include a “frictionless” repelling permanent magnet portion capable of sustaining magnetic levitation between the two parts. Alternatively, at least a portion of the adjoining surfaces can include communicating electromagnetic friction plates in order to control the rate at which the pivot element rotates. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215559 | Layered Composite Material Bat - A layered composite bat is designed to include fiber angles of orientation that are layered and progressive. The bat includes a multi-layered composite material configuration wherein progressing from an innermost layer to an outermost layer, the unidirectional fiber angle of orientation within each layer increases from an angle substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bat to an angle substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bat. In progressing from an innermost layer to an outermost layer, there also exists at least one instance where subsequent positive angles of orientation are separated by or vary by about 15 degrees. The bat may include multiple walls. Each wall contains layers that progress from a low angle to a high angle in 15-degree increments. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215560 | Composite Bat - A bat includes a composite material barrel. The barrel includes a plurality of layers. A stiffening layer forms one of the exterior layers of the barrel. The stiffening layer includes unidirectional fibers, where the unidirectional fibers are oriented to substantially encircle the barrel. The stiffening layer is positioned on the barrel to cover at least a portion of the sweet zone. The barrel may include multiple walls, where each wall includes a stiffening layer. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215561 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED DERAILLEUR WITH A POWER STORING MECHANISM - A derailleur for a bicycle comprises a base member, a movable member for supporting a chain guide, a linkage mechanism coupling the base member to the movable member, an electrically operated actuating element, and a power storing mechanism. Moving the actuating element causes the movable member to move laterally. A first portion of the power storing mechanism is disposed in a first power transmission path between the actuating element and the movable member, and a second portion of the power storing mechanism is disposed in a different second power transmission path between the actuating element and the movable member. The actuating element comprises a first actuating member and a second actuating member. The first actuating member communicates force in the first power transmission path, the second actuating member communicates force in the second power transmission path, and the first actuating member moves relative to the second actuating member. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215562 | ASSEMBLY MEANS FOR A TENSIONING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a traction mechanism drive ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215563 | TENSIONER FOR A TRACTION MEANS SUCH AS A BELT OR THE LIKE - The invention relates to a tensioner ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215564 | TENSIONER FOR A TRACTION MECHANISM - A tensioner ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215565 | Multiple Sprocket Assembly - A multiple sprocket assembly receives a chain and transferring torque therefrom to a rear wheel hub of a bicycle. The multiple sprocket assembly includes a plurality of different-sized, multiple-toothed sprockets arranged coaxially about the rear wheel hub. Each sprocket has a tooth front face facing an adjoining smaller sprocket. A plurality of annular support elements extend between the sprockets, each annular support element including an annular disc having a disc front face facing the adjoining smaller sprocket. The tooth front face of the sprocket has an offset relative to the disc front face of the annular disc. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215566 | Multiple Sprocket Assembly - A multiple sprocket assembly receives a chain and transfers torque therefrom to a rear wheel hub of a bicycle. The multiple sprocket assembly includes a plurality of different-sized multiple-toothed sprockets arranged coaxially about the rear wheel hub. A plurality of annular support elements extend between the sprockets and have a plurality of openings disposed circumferentially on the annular support element. The openings are aligned with tooth gaps of an adjoining smaller sprocket. The sprockets and the annular support elements are configured to transmit torque from the smaller sprocket to a larger sprocket. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215567 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission comprises a multi-plate brake to brake a specified rotational element of a transmission mechanism, which includes a plurality of frictional plates, a piston, a piston cylinder member comprising cylinder in which the piston slides, and oil-pressure chambers which are formed between the piston and the cylinder and bias the piston toward the frictional plates with an oil pressure supplied thereto, and a valve body to supply the oil pressure to the oil-pressure chambers. Herein, the valve body is provided in the vicinity of an outer periphery of the piston cylinder member so as to be connected to the piston cylinder member via a connection portion, and there is provided an oil passage to supply the oil pressure from the valve body to the oil-pressure chambers via the connection portion. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215568 | Travel Assembly - A travel assembly, for example, suited for arrangement on a vehicle such as a mining dump truck, is provided with a travel motor, a planetary speed reduction mechanism for transmitting rotation of the travel motor at a lower rotational speed, a spindle forming an axle, and a wheel supported on the spindle via a tapered roller bearing and rotatable by the planetary speed reduction mechanism. The planetary speed reduction mechanism includes a sun gear rotatable by rotation of a shaft of the travel motor, planet gears for rotating the wheel in response to rotation of the sun gear, stepped pins forming rotary shafts for the planet gears, a carrier for holding the stepped pins thereon, and bolts for fixedly securing the stepped pins on the carrier. The travel assembly is provided with a spline connection connecting the spindle and the carrier with each other and a limiting member for limiting movements of the bolts in a direction toward the tapered roller bearing. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215569 | Travel Assembly - A travel assembly, for example, suited for arrangement on a vehicle such as a mining dump truck, is provided with a travel motor, a planetary speed reduction mechanism for transmitting rotation of the travel motor at a lower rotational speed, a spindle forming an axle, and a wheel supported on the spindle via a tapered roller bearing and rotatable by the planetary speed reduction mechanism. The planetary speed reduction mechanism includes a sun gear rotatable by rotation of a shaft of the travel motor, planet gears for rotating the wheel in response to rotation of the sun gear, and a carrier for holding the planet gears. The travel assembly is provided with a spline connection connecting the spindle and the carrier with each other and an oil passage for guiding internal lube oil of the planetary speed reduction mechanism to the spline connection. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215570 | Planetary transmission with continuously variable transmission ratio - A planetary transmission having a continuously variable transmission ratio. The transmission includes two sun wheels having sun wheel circumferential surfaces, and that are axially spaced and rotatable independently of each other around the same axis of rotation. A ring wheel is situated on the same axis as the sun wheels and has an internal circumferential surface. Planet wheels are provided having planet wheel circumferential surfaces that are in frictional contact with the internal circumferential surface of the ring wheel and the sun wheel circumferential surfaces. A web element is also provided, and the planet wheels are each rotatable about an associated planet wheel axle, which is guided in the web element so that it is movable in the radial direction relative to the transmission longitudinal axis. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215571 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION FOR A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - A front wheel drive transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and a brake arranged within a housing. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215572 | DIFFERENTIAL FOR MODEL CAR - A differential for a model car includes a housing having a chamber, four notches recessed in a periphery of the chamber and each having a trapezoid section, four blocks received in the notches respectively, a spider having four ends connected with the blocks respectively, four first bevel gears respectively sleeved on the ends of the spider, two second bevel gears received in the chamber and engaged with the first bevel gears respectively, a main gear sleeved on the housing, and two output shafts respectively passing through the main gear and the housing to be connected with the second bevel gears. Thus, the first bevel gears and the second bevel gears can be tightly engaged with each other by means of the arrangement of the spider and the blocks to eliminate the power loss of the model car. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215573 | Differential gear - A differential case includes a first boss part into which a first drive shaft is inserted, and a second boss part into which a second drive shaft opposed to the first drive shaft is inserted. The differential case is composed of: a first case body extending from pinion-shaft assembling parts on which a pinion shaft is assembled, to a ring gear; a second case body having the first boss part; and a third case body having the third boss part. The first case body is integrally formed by forging. The second case body is integrally formed by forging. The third case body is integrally formed by forging. The first case body and the second case body are joined to each other by welding. The first case body and the third case body are joined to each other by welding. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215574 | DIFFERNTIAL GEAR - The invention relates to a differential gear having a differential housing in which two conical compensating gears are rotatably supported about a first axis of rotation and two conical output gears meshing with the compensating gears are rotatably supported about a second axis of rotation oriented at right angles to the first axis of rotation, wherein a spring device is arranged between the differential housing and at least one of the output and/or compensating gears to load it with a spring force. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215575 | HYDRAULICALLY LOCKING LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - An improved hydraulically locking limited slip differential assembly for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle having a fluid pump external to a differential carrier and arranged for preventing slip between the wheels by selectively pressurizing a differential clutch internal to the carrier, and a controller arranged for selectively activating the fluid pump. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215576 | GEAR AND DIFFERENTIAL APPARATUS PROVIDED THEREWITH FOR VEHICLE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a differential apparatus for a vehicle with a gear obtaining a sufficient mechanical strength against any torsion torque and preventing from being large and heavy as a whole and preventing from making a high manufacturing cost. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215577 | Planetary transmission - A planetary transmission comprising an input member, an output member, a planetary gear assembly mechanically disposed between the input member and the output member, a centrifugal clutch mechanically disposed between the input member and the output member, a one-way clutch mechanically disposed between the input member and the output member, the one-way clutch for directly coupling the input member and the output member from zero rotational speed up to a first rotational speed, the centrifugal clutch for directly coupling the input member and the output member from a second rotational speed greater than zero rotational speed to a third rotational speed which is in excess of the first rotational speed, and a brake member for selectively controlling rotation of the planetary gear assembly. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215578 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215579 | EFFICIENT EIGHT SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - The present invention provides an eight speed automatic transmission for motor vehicles having three planetary gear sets, four friction clutches, a friction brake, a band brake and an optional overrunning clutch. The eight speed transmission according to the present invention exhibits good gear ratio progression and high efficiency due to its excellent gear mesh efficiency, low spin losses and low pinion speeds. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215580 | TEN-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215581 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSAXLE FOR A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - A front wheel drive transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes arranged within a transmission housing. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215582 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSAXLE FOR A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - A front wheel drive transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes arranged within a transmission housing. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215583 | Rotation support apparatus - A rotation-support apparatus having construction in which large force is not applied to continuous sections between column sections | 2009-08-27 |
20090215584 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL FOR A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch transmission which has a first clutch, actuated by a first hydraulic cylinder, a second clutch, actuated by a second hydraulic cylinder, shift devices for shifting gears, which are actuated by respective hydraulically operated cylinders, a hydraulic energy source for supplying the hydraulic cylinders and the hydraulically operated cylinders with hydraulic energy and a third clutch that is actuated by a third hydraulic cylinder. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215585 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL FOR A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch transmission which has a first clutch, actuated by a first hydraulic cylinder, a second clutch, actuated by a second hydraulic cylinder, shift devices for shifting gears, which are actuated by respective hydraulically operated cylinders, and a hydraulic energy source for supplying the hydraulic cylinders and the hydraulically operated cylinders with hydraulic energy. The hydraulic energy source has a first pump, a second pump and an electric drive driving the second pump. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215586 | TRANSMISSION TURBINE ACCELERATION CONTROL FOR MANAGING VEHICLE ACCELERATION - Methods and systems for managing acceleration of a motor vehicle having an automatic transmission by controlling transmission turbine acceleration are provided. A desired transmission turbine acceleration is determined based on vehicle speed, turbine speed, and other information obtained from the vehicle transmission. One or more torque limits are determined as a function of the turbine acceleration. The torque limits are applied to manage acceleration of the vehicle. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215587 | Gear control device - An automatic transmission control device with a hydraulic control system controlled by an electric transmission control device. The system including several pressure control valves, actuated electrically by the transmission control device, and several switching valves and pressure regulation valves, actuated by hydraulic pilot pressure, which is adjustable with the pressure control valves. Each shift element is associated with one of the pressure control valve. An engagement prevention valve is actuated by one of a control pressure of the first shift element and a pressure signal equivalent to the control pressure of the first shift element to engage the reverse drive gear. A pressure supply line of the second shift element for obtaining the reversing gear is blocked when the engagement prevention valve is in its first switch position and open when the engagement prevention valve is in its second switch position. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215588 | Device and Method for an Automatic Treadmill Therapy - A method to control the velocity of a treadmill according to the walking velocity of the person that is using the treadmill. A reaction force is measured, which occurs when a longitudinal repulsion force is created between the treadmill ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215589 | Walking Aid for a Mechanically Driven Treadmill - The invention relates to a walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill, comprising at least one tractive element that is guided over two respective deflection rollers and that is driven directly or indirectly by means of the treadmill. The tract of said element that directly faces the treadmill belt is displaced in the same direction as said belt and the tract of the element that faces away from the belt is displaced in the opposite direction to the latter. The aid also comprises at least one fixing element, which is located on the tractive element, for supports for part of the feet and/or legs. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215590 | PORTABLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMFORT AND SUPPORT - The present invention provides a system and a method for a portable attachment device. The portable attachment device includes a narrow attachment end, a wide wrap end, a fastening means on the narrow attachment end, a fastening means on the wide wrap end, and padding located within the wide wrap end. The portable attachment device is attachable to a first item by wrapping the narrow attachment end around a portion of the first item and attaching the narrow attachment end to a portion of the wide wrap end, securing the portable attachment device to the item. The first item is then attachable to a second item by wrapping the wide wrap end of the attachment device around the second item. In one embodiment the portable attachment device is used to secure the leg and calf of a wearer to a construction stilt, securely and comfortably holding the leg in place. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215591 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215592 | Two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel - A two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel comprises a first carbon-fiber rod and a second carbon-fiber rod. The first carbon-fiber rod has a rod body, a first joint end with a first handle structure, and a first balance-weight end with a balance weight. The first handle structure has a handlebar, a male connection block, a supporter and a sleeve ring. The second carbon-fiber rod has a rod body, a second joint end with a second handle structure, and a second balance-weight end with a balance weight. The second handle structure has a handlebar, a female connection block, a supporter and a sleeve ring. The first handle structure is connected with the second handle structure via engagement of the male connection block and the female connection block to form a complete handle, whereby the first carbon-fiber rod and the second carbon-fiber rod form an easy-to-assemble, easy-to-disassemble, easy-to-carry and easy-to-collect two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215593 | CORE RESISTANCE APPARATUS - A core resistance apparatus is provided. The core resistance apparatus is comprised of a rotational adjusting element having a rotational member and a first and a second rotational cord guide. The first and second rotational cord guides pivotally contact a first and a second side portion of the rotational member along a contacting means, respectively. The core resistance apparatus is comprised a first and a second resistance cord. The resistance cords each have a first and second attachment point, wherein the first and second rotational cord guides slidingly connect with the first and second resistance cords, respectively. The core resistance apparatus is comprised of a first and a second upper body connector, and a third and a fourth lower body connector. The upper and lower body connectors attach to a user, wherein the location of the rotational adjusting element adjusts to a center of gravity relative to the user movement. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215594 | EXERCISE SYSTEM UTILIZING ELASTIC BANDS - An exercise system is disclosed that is configured to provide mounting surfaces for elastic resistance training elements. The system has a frame having first and second vertical columns and one or more supports configured to rest on a floor surface to maintain the frame in a substantially vertical orientation. The system also has first and second extendable members that are slideably disposed within the first and second vertical columns, and one or more rings coupled to the first and second extendable members that function as attachment points to secure one or more elastic resistance training elements to the system. The position of the rings is adjustable to allow a variety of exercises with the elastic training element. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215595 | GRIP ELEMENT FOR EXERCISE MACHINE - A grip element for an exercise machine, comprising at least a substantially tubular handgrip ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090215596 | Balance Device - The present invention relates to a balancing device. In particular, the present invention relates to a balancing device for dynamic balancing, which is configured in the shape of a hollow body which can be filled. The balancing device is provided with a hollow body with hollow body skin, which hollow body has a bottom region, an upper top region and a side region which is connected to the bottom region and the top region by means of transition regions and which extends between the bottom region and the top region. The hollow body defines at least one chamber, which is enclosed by the hollow body skin and which can be filled with fluid, which chamber is filled with fluid. An outwardly directed flange is arranged externally on the hollow body at the bottom region. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215597 | Agility device - The agility device is an article of manufacture comprising a base, a stabilized inflatable support disposed on the base, and a top platform positioned on the stabilized inflatable support. The device also has optional handles and expandable base supports for added stability. The device is primarily for use as an exercise device, but also has value as an agility training tool to help users improve their balance and agility, and to improve their reflexes. It is useful for exercise, physical therapy, and for entertainment. | 2009-08-27 |
20090215598 | Machining Unit, Particularly For Machining The Surface Of Cylindrical Cavities, Having A Tool Holding Assembly Including Actuating Means For Adjusting The Tool Position And A Wireless Control System For The Actuating Means - A machining unit, particularly for machining the surface of cylindrical cavities, has a tool-holder assembly, including an electric actuator for adjustment of the radial tool position. The control signals of the actuator are transmitted to said actuator by a stationary electronic control unit via a wireless communication system. Also provided on board the tool-holder assembly is a system for electrical supply of the actuator, constituted, for example, by one or more batteries or else by an electrical-generation microsystem that exploits a portion of the flow of the high-pressure lubricant-coolant that is fed into the machining area. | 2009-08-27 |