50th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100317425 | GAMING SYSTEM HAVING MULTIZONE SELECTION FEATURE - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a wager input device and a display for displaying a randomly selected outcome. The randomly selected outcome is selected from a plurality of possible outcomes. The gaming system further includes a controller operative to display a multi-zone selection feature. The multi-zone selection feature comprises a plurality of zones, each zone having a plurality of selectable elements arranged in an array. Each selectable element is associated with a selection result. The controller is further operative, in response to selection of a first selectable element in a first one of the zones, to provide the selection result associated with a second selectable element in a second one of the zones. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317426 | METHOD OF GAMING, A GAME CONTROLLER AND A GAMING SYSTEM - A method of gaming in a gaming system includes conducting a plurality of game rounds, determining as part of each game round whether a designated game event has occurred, each designated game event conferring a benefit on the player in at least one game round, increasing a count in response to the designated game event occurring in a game round, and ending the series of game rounds in response to the count reaching a designated number, whereby the number of game rounds is determined by occurrence of the designated game event in plural game rounds to thereby set a minimum number of game rounds. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317427 | GAME MACHINE INCLUDING VARIABLE PATTERN DISPLAY UNITS - A game machines has a back side display unit composed of reels for displaying back patterns, and a front side display unit composed of transparent EL panels for displaying overlapping patterns overlapping with the back patterns. The back side display unit and the front side display unit are disposed not to produce blind spot regions of the back patterns. The game machine can provide various overlapping patterns with good visibility and a high game selection capability to a player. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317428 | SERVER, GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SERVER CAPABLE OF CHANGING MINIMUM BET UNIT IN GAMING MACHINE - A server is provided with an input device with which an input for selecting a minimum bet unit out of a plurality of minimum bet units can be made. Minimum bet unit information indicative of the selected minimum bet information is transmitted to a gaming machine. On receiving the minimum bet unit information, the minimum bet unit in the gaming machine having received the minimum bet unit information is changed to the minimum bet unit selected in the server. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317429 | PROFIT SHARING IN VIDEO GAME ENVIRONMENTS - Video game methods and systems allow players to acquire ownership of video game environments. Methods and systems additionally include methods for buying and selling ownership or fractions of ownership in a particular game environment. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317430 | Discovery and Distribution of Game Session Information - Discovery and distribution of game session security information includes receiving a request to generate a new game session from a computing device and maintaining a record of a game session identifier for the new game session and a game session key for the new game session, and making the new game session available for other computing devices to join. A request for information describing one or more of a plurality of game sessions may also be received and responded to with the information describing the one or more game sessions as well as a session key that can be used to communicate with at least one of the one or more other computing devices that are part of the game session. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317431 | GAME CARD AND GAME PLAYING METHOD - A game card used for revealing hidden information thereof by a transparent color rendering sheet having a predetermined color for passing a light with a specific wavelength range. The game card includes a transparent substrate; and a transparent color layer formed on the transparent substrate and comprising a game pattern formed by overlapping a hidden portion and a cover portion, wherein the hidden portion has at least two different colors for blocking the light with the specific wavelength range and the cover portion does not has the color for blocking the light with the specific wavelength range, whereby when the transparent color rendering sheet is overlapped on the game card, the cover portion reveals a lighter color similar to the predetermined color after rendering with the transparent color rendering sheet, and the hidden portion reveals a darker color after rendering with the transparent color rendering sheet. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317432 | STORAGE MEDIUM STORING GAME PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING PLAY-AGAINST-TYPE GAME IN WHICH MULTIPLE PLAYERS CAN PARTICIPATE, GAME DEVICE, AND GAME SYSTEM - When a game is started, at least two types of pieces obtained based on random extraction from prepared types of pieces are set in advance for each player as his/her own assigned pieces (assigned objects). When the game ends as a prescribed condition is satisfied, an evaluation value of each player is calculated based on a cumulative value at that time point of the assigned pieces set for that player. The assigned piece defines the type of the piece to be evaluated for each player. Here, as a difference between a cumulative value of one assigned piece and a cumulative value of the other assigned piece is greater, a higher evaluation value is calculated. Typically, the difference (absolute value) between the cumulative values of the respective assigned pieces is calculated as the evaluation value. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317433 | WAGERING GAME MACHINE WITH USER INTERFACE PREFERENCES - Systems and methods present images for elements of a wagering game in accordance with user preferences. The size, location, aspect ratio, scaling input methodology, scaling display methodology and user interfaces present on a primary or secondary display may be controlled using the user preferences. User preferences in conjunction with wagering game events may be used to control display characteristics of elements displayed on a primary or secondary display of a wagering game machine. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317434 | Method and Apparatus for Gaming Controller with Electroluminescence - A method of an aspect includes communicating a signal associated with user performance from a gaming console to a gaming controller, and controlling an EL lamp coupled to the gaming controller according to the signal. The gaming controller of an aspect may have a decoration through which light from the EL lamp is to be transmitted. The decoration of an aspect may be printed with an ink jet printer such as an ultraviolet (UV) printer. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317435 | INSTANT PLAYER PROFILER - Described herein are processes and devices that automatically generate a player profile. One of the devices described is a wagering game system. The wagering game system can present a plurality of pictures on a wagering game machine, kiosk, or other network device. The plurality of pictures includes aesthetic content. The wagering game system can receive player input indicating a preference for the aesthetic content of at least one of the plurality of pictures. The wagering game system can generate a wagering game player profile to store player preferences associated with wagering games and wagering game machines. The wagering game system can assign values to the player preferences based on the preference for the aesthetic content. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317436 | GAMING CONSOLE WITH TRANSPARENT SPRITES - The present invention provides a gaming console | 2010-12-16 |
20100317437 | CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME SYSTEM AUDIO - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining audio playlists from a plurality of independent wagering game applications (“applications”). The audio playlists can include multiple sound content that is activated contemporaneously on a wagering game machine for each of the applications. The operations can further include determining sound classes assigned to the sound content and determining, from prioritization rules, priority values for the sound classes. The operations can further include comparing the priority values and generating sound balancing priorities for the sound content based on the comparison of the priority values. The operations can also include dynamically balancing the sound content, as presented on audio production devices, based on the sound balancing priorities. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317438 | GAME DEVICE AND GAME CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GAME OF ARRANGING OBJECTS IN PREDEFINED ORDER - A game device includes: an object arrangement modification unit adapted to acknowledge selection of an object subject to movement from among a plurality of objects arranged in one direction in a game field, and to move the selected object to a position requested by a user; a determination unit adapted to refer to a table storing a proper order of arrangement of the plurality of objects, determine whether objects that should be arranged adjacent to each other are properly placed in adjacent positions, and group those objects that are properly placed in adjacent positions if any. The object arrangement modification unit moves the plurality of objects belonging to a group in a block when the grouped objects are selected. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317439 | GAME DEVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING GAME DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - To provide a game device capable of allowing a user to feel a difference in state of mind between a player of a winning team and a player of a losing team when defending. A selection unit ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100317440 | GAME DEVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING GAME DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is a game device which allows a reduction in processing load relating to the control of player characters belonging to one team, in a case where any one of player characters belonging to another team is in possession of a moving object. A selecting section ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100317441 | HANDHELD CONTROLLER AND GAME APPARATUS USING SAME - An exemplary handheld controller includes a shell, a gas pressure detecting member and a processing unit. The gas pressure detecting member is received in the shell and exposed to the ambient environment. The gas pressure detecting member is configured for detecting a pressure exerted by ambient air at the outside of the shell, and generating a signal relating to the pressure. The processing unit is electrically connected with the pressure detecting member. The processing unit is configured for receiving the signal, identifying a movement of the shell according to the signal, and generating an instruction based on the identified movement. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317442 | WAGERING GAME COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT - A wagering game community environment is described herein. In some embodiments, the environment includes a community server to provide services for a wagering game community. In some embodiments, the community server comprises a communications controller configured to receive communications from community terminals and to send the communications to wagering game machines. In some embodiments, the community server also includes a promotions controller configured to award promotional material to members of the virtual gaming community based on their use of the community terminals, the promotional material being for use in wagering games available on the wagering game machines. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317443 | Distributed Network Game System - Methods and systems for providing network-based games to otherwise non-networked devices are provided herein. A network server may provide video game execution and rendering capabilities in accordance with video game software on the server, and may transcode video game output into a media stream for sending to a remotely located media player in use by a user playing the video game. The transcoded media stream is in a format displayable by the media player. The media player may include an expansion card providing wireless network access to the media player for communication with the network gaming server, and may further relay the transcoded media stream received from the network gaming server to the media player, as well as relay user input from a game controller back to the network gaming server. Alternatively, the game controller may communicate directly with the network gaming server. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317444 | USING A HUMAN COMPUTATION GAME TO IMPROVE SEARCH ENGINE PERFORMANCE - Human computation games are provided wherein a player is shown a page, such as a web page. The player is then asked to provide one or more terms that are intended to cause a search engine to return the page in response to performing a query using the terms. The terms provided by the player during game play are then collected, stored, and utilized to improve the performance of the search engine. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317445 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING A FIGHT RESULT - A method and apparatus for predicting a winner of a fight. The method includes: selecting at least two fighters; selecting at least one of a plurality of criteria for each of at least two fighters; and calculating a winner based on the selected at least one of the plurality of criteria. The criteria can be assigned a level of importance by a user. The user can add new criteria to predetermined criteria. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317446 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - To provide an information processing device capable of facilitating input by a user of a symbol, such as, e.g., a character, a mark (a symbol in a narrow sense), a pictogram (a pictorial symbol), and so forth. An area setting unit ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100317447 | Free-Standing Jumping Device - An apparatus includes a support frame, a resilient member, a seat, and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion configured to be coupled to the support frame and a second end portion, opposite from the first end portion. The seat is configured to be coupled to the second end portion such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes multiple sleeves, each defining an opening therein. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first one of the sleeves and coupled to at least one of the seat and the support frame such that a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second one of the sleeves. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317448 | Golf putting stroke training device - The present invention provides a simulated golf putting device to improve a golfer's putting skill, comprising means to execute a simulated putt and to determine if the putt would be on target, and if not in which direction the simulated putt would miss the target. The device provides near-instantaneous signals to the user whether a simulated putt is good or a miss. The device is compact and self-contained, and can be readied for use in virtually any location in seconds. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317449 | PRACTICE AID FOR GOLFERS - A practice aid ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100317450 | Golf training aid - The present invention is for a golf training aid designed to teach a golfer the correct path to swing a golf club from the set up position to the top of the swing to impact and follow through. Specifically, this invention includes a golf training aid in the form of a tubular frame with adjustable poles, preferably made of light weight aluminum or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). The golf training aid trains a golfer by using a swing board which is set up at the correct shaft angle plane which guides the shaft of the club back approximately 18 inches. As a result of the slight friction between the swing board and the golf club shaft, the golfer will feel the correct path of their swing going back. Two shaft plane guides are provided at the waist height of the golfer. The shaft plane guides are adjustable and permit the golfer to identify their correct backswing and downswing. On the downswing, the golfer keeps the club below the shoulder plane guide and above the shaft plane guide and the swing board, thus putting the club into the correct downswing position. The club will return slightly above the swing board to impact and stay outside the follow through guide (shaft plane guide). | 2010-12-16 |
20100317451 | ADJUSTABLE PUTTER ALIGNMENT AIDE - A golf club head with a body and a pivotable alignment aide non-removably housed on a top surface of the body is provided. The pivotable alignment aide is pivotable relative to the top surface and about an axis of rotation transverse to the top surface. The pivotable alignment aide may be coupled to the remainder of the golf club head through a resistive connection and may be shifted to assist a golfer in squaring the face of the golf club face to a perceived eye line and resulting in the golfer being able to better square the golf club head with the eye line at a point of contact. The golf club head may be a golf club head for a putter. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317452 | SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Described is a swing training device comprising a first foot plate, a second of foot plate, a connector connecting the first foot plate to the second foot plate, a first foot pad pivotably mounted on the first foot plate, and a second foot pad pivotably mounted on the second foot plate. The swing training device may be useful for teaching balance and developing core muscles used while swinging a sporting device. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317453 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A HOLLOW RAIL MEMBER - The examples provided describe a golf club having a hollow rail member constructed to provide improved strength while reducing weight. The weight removed by using the hollow rail member may be redistributed to change club performance. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317454 | GOLF CLUB, HEAD OF GOLF CLUB AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING PROPERTIES OF GOLF CLUB - A golf club head with a leading end of a shaft mountable thereon, the golf club head includes: a head main body, formed with a hosel insertion hole; a hosel, formed with a shaft case insertion hole and removably mounted in the hosel insertion hole; and a shaft case, formed with a shaft insertion hole and removably mounted in the shaft case insertion hole. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317455 | Golf club head - The idea relates to a golf club, metal driver (FIG. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317456 | GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND GOLF CLUB | 2010-12-16 |
20100317457 | Multi-sectional co-cured golf shaft - A shaft for a golf club having a total length and a total weight. The shaft includes first and second tubular portions. The first and second tubular portions are formed of first and second materials, respectively. The second tubular portion has a proximal end and a tip end. The tip end has an outside diameter of less than 0.400 inches. The distal end of the first tubular portion is co-cured to the proximal end of the second tubular portion. The shaft has a resistance to twisting about a longitudinal axis of the shaft, when tested under a torsional stability test and measured at an approximate midpoint of the total length of the shaft, of less than 2.0 degrees in a torsional stability test. The shaft when measured from the tip end of the shaft in a balance point test device has a balance point of less than 46 percent. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317458 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a face line | 2010-12-16 |
20100317459 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - This invention provides a golf club head comprising a plurality of scorelines formed in its face. The golf club head is configured such that an angle θ of the side wall of the scoreline with respect to the face is 70° or less, the edge of the scoreline has a ridged portion projecting from the face, and a height H of the ridged portion from the face satisfies: | 2010-12-16 |
20100317460 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A golf club head having a club face for hitting a ball comprises a hollow main body provided with a front opening, and a face member disposed at the front of the main body so that a front surface thereof forms at least a major part of the club face, and a rear surface thereof faces a hollow of the main body. The peripheral edge of the face member is welded to the main body so as to form a weld bead, and the width of the weld bead is changed so that a difference (wmax-wmin) between the maximum width wmax and minimum width wmin is not less than 1 mm. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317461 | Club Heads With Multiple Density Weighting And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same - Embodiments of club heads with multiple density weighting and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317462 | GOLF BALLS COMPRISING IONOMERS FORMED FROM POST-NEUTRALIZATION OF IN SITU Na/Zn IONOMERS WITH Li OR Ca CATIONS - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods relating to golf balls. In one embodiment, a golf ball can include a core and/or intermediate layer formed from a partially-neutralized in situ ionomer that is neutralized to a first level by a first cation, and is subsequently neutralized by a second, different cation to produce a further, more highly-neutralized ionomer. The further-neutralized ionomer exhibits decreased compression (softer) and/or increased COR (faster) compared to a comparative golf ball that contains a core or layer that is formed from an ionomer that is not subsequently neutralized with a second cation. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317463 | GOLF BALLS HAVING LAYERS MADE FROM FUNCTIONALIZED ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS - Golf balls having a core and containing at least one surrounding layer made from a functionalized ethylene copolymer having a linear or substantially linear structure are provided. The core may be made of a polybutadiene rubber material. The functionalized ethylene copolymer composition may be used to form any layer in the golf ball structure such as, for example, an outer core, intermediate layer, inner cover, and/or outer cover. The composition may be blended with ionomeric or non-ionomeric resins such as polyamides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters, and polyacrylates to form the layer. The resulting layers provide the golf ball with improved resiliency and impact durability. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317464 | GOLF BALL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a golf ball includes the steps of forming the golf ball by using a mold, which mold includes at least two body parts, and is configured so that a cavity is formed within the mold by the joining of the at least two body parts, and in at least one of the body parts, a groove for forming a projecting land part which is ground after the formation of the golf ball is provided in a cavity wall surface near the entire circumference of a parting line formed by the joining; and performing treatment in which the golf ball formed by using the mold is treated so that the color of the entire land part of the golf ball is different from the color of dimples. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317465 | PITCHERS AID for STRIKE ZONE ACCURACY - Disclosed is a pitcher's aid for strike zone accuracy that serves the purpose of guiding a pitcher's body to the left or right side, inside/outside, of home plate in order to provide familiarity with how their body can be used to locate a pitch to the desired target. The new and unique invention utilizes a lightweight, rugged material and a small size to stay portable and provide the pitcher with an invention that can be used anywhere and anytime he wishes to practice. Practicing with this invention gives a pitcher confidence when pitching to either side of home, which in turn provides them with more confidence in their pitches, and provides them with the knowledge that they can get the outs needed when called upon by their coach. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317466 | Miniature Kick Bag Game and Apparatus Kit - A miniature kick bag game and apparatus kit for playing a footbag game between opposing teams divided into two zones by a medially positioned two foot high portable reticulated net, or nets, is provided. The reticulated net, or nets, are substantially two vertical feet in height. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317467 | GOAL FOR BALL GAMES | 2010-12-16 |
20100317468 | Table Tennis Racket or Like Racket Played by Hand Controlled by Fingers and Palm - A table tennis racket or like racket played by hand controlled by fingers and palm is described. The racket includes a handle portion with a palm curved set and a racket portion constituted by a ball-striking portion and a gripping connection portion. The ball-striking portion has a striking face and an opposite striking face. The palm curved set, intersecting the striking face at an angle and obliquely joined to the gripping connection portion, is completely mounted on the side of the opposite striking face. Therefore, the present invention may achieve the following beneficial effects. The effective usable region of the two striking faces of the racket are enlarged. It is possible to strike a ball from different angles and with different forces. The probability that the fingers contact the ball is also reduced. Moreover, a user does not need to forcibly twist the wrist, so the requirements on gesture are lowered. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317469 | Bat with patterned handle - A bat for use in the game of baseball or softball with a pattern burnt, etched or carved into the bat's handle. The pattern creates a tactile frictional contact between the player's hands and the handle in order to enhance the grip on the bat, which replaces and eliminates the need for the application of materials that enhance grip, such as pine tar. The device enhances either left or right handed players' grips; and can be used by both children as well as adults of both genders. The invention's pattern can be made of aesthetically pleasing patterns of varying shapes and sizes. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317470 | LIGHTED GAMING BAG - A gaming bag including at least one outer wall defining a cavity, at least one light emitting source positioned adjacent the at least one outer wall, a filling material disposed within the cavity, and wherein the at least one light emitting source provides illumination. A method of lighting a gaming bag comprising the steps of providing a gaming bag comprising at least one outer wall defining a cavity, at least one light emitting source positioned adjacent the at least one wall, a shock sensor within the cavity, a filling material within the cavity, and wherein the at least one light emitting source provides illumination, tossing the gaming bag, measuring a force with the shock sensor upon impact with a surface, activating the light emitting source when the force is greater than the predetermined threshold, and deactivating the light emitting source after a predetermined amount of time. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317471 | GAME BALL - Ball structures, such as basketballs, are formed to include regions with different and distinct tactile characteristics or “feel.” Such ball structures may include a cover member divided into plural panels that are separated by channels. The exterior surface of one or more of these panels may include regions having different textures. One region, which extends over a central portion of the panel, includes raised elements, such as raised ribs or other structures, that may extend at least 0.5 mm outward from a base surface of the cover member. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317472 | YOUTH ORIENTED SPORTSBALLS - Inflatable sportsballs such as volleyballs, soccer balls, basketballs, and footballs are disclosed having various volume/weight, surface area/weight, and or cover layer/carcass thickness ratios. Such sportsballs are particularly suitable for youth. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317473 | Continuously variable transmission - A motor vehicle transmission having a continuously variable transmission ratio. The transmission includes an input-side torque converter that is optionally connectable on the output side through a first transmission stage with a predetermined gear ratio, or through a second, continuously variable transmission stage, to the output shaft of the transmission so that it transmits torque. The transmission ratio of the continuously variable transmission stage is adjustable in such a way that the rotational speed of the transmission output shaft remains constant when the transmission of torque is shifted from the first transmission stage to the second transmission stage. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317474 | Adjustable Wireline Sheave for Hay Pulley - A wireline hay pulley has a support with front and back plates extending therefrom. A sheave disposed between the plates can rotate on an axle. The front plate is affixed to the support, while the back plate is removably connected to the support. The front plate has a round opening in which an eccentric bushing on the axle can rotate. When the back plate is disconnected from the support, the back plate can turn the axle fixed in a slotted opening. An eccentric bushing on the axle rotates in an opening of the front plate, thereby shifting the sheave away from the support. With the back plate moved away and the sheave shifted downward, an operator can readily rig up a wireline in the sheave's slot. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317475 | CHAIN GUIDE MOUNT FOR A BICYCLE - A chain guide mount is adapted to be attached on a bicycle having a frame including a bottom bracket shell. A bottom bracket sleeve is position in the shell, and the sleeve includes a first anti-rotation feature. The chain guide mount has mounting locations for attachment of a chain guide, and further has a second anti-rotation feature engaging the first anti-rotation feature to thereby inhibit rotation of the chain guide mount relative to the sleeve. In one embodiment, the sleeve includes a cylindrical part position in the shell and a flange positioned outside the shell. In order to insure proper rotational orientation of the chain guide mount, the first and second anti-rotation features are preferably asymmetrically positioned around a bottom bracket axis defined by the bearing. In addition, a first alignment feature is provided on the frame, and the sleeve includes a second alignment feature engaging the first alignment feature. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317476 | Hybrid Module for Interconnecting an Engine and a Transmission - A hybrid module is configured to interconnect an engine and a transmission. The hybrid module includes an electric motor and a first and second carrier. The first carrier is operatively connected to the transmission and is rotatable about the central axis at a first rotational velocity with the electric motor. The first carrier transfers the first rotational velocity to the transmission. The second carrier is operatively connected to the engine and is rotatable about the central axis at a second rotational velocity. A first sun gear rotatably surrounds the central axis and is connected to the second carrier. A first pinion gear is rotatably supported by the first carrier and is in meshing engagement with the first sun gear such that the first pinion gear rotates about the first pinion axis as the first pinion gear and the first carrier rotate in unison about the central axis. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317477 | EPICYCLIC GEAR SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A journal bearing that includes a central body having first and second passageways and a filter. The central body extends axially and is adapted to be supported at each outer end. The first passageway extends generally axially through a portion of the central body. The filter is disposed in the first passageway and is configured to trap debris from a lubricant fluid flowing therethrough. The second passageway extends between both the first passageway and an exterior surface of the central body to allow for delivery of lubricant fluid thereto. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317478 | JOURNAL BEARING WITH SINGLE UNIT JUMPER TUBE AND FILTER - A journal bearing includes a central body having first passageway and a filter module. The central body extends axially and is adapted to be supported at each outer end. The first passageway extends generally axially through a portion of the central body. The filter module is disposed in the first passageway and is configured to trap debris from a lubricant fluid flowing therethrough. In one embodiment, the filter module is adapted to be inserted and removed from the first passageway as a single unit, thereby allowing the filter module to be connected and disconnected from fluid communication with a lubricant manifold positioned adjacent the journal bearing. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317479 | CHAINSET WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CHAINRINGS - Bicycle chainset comprising: two cranks ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100317480 | FACE GEAR DIFFERENTIALS INCORPORATING A TORQUE RING - A gear set is provided including a side gear comprising a helical face gear with at least one helical tooth and a helical pinion. The helical pinion may have at least one helical tooth and may have an apex angle that is less than about 20°. The helical pinion may be configured for meshing engagement with the side gear. A differential may also be provided. The differential comprises a differential case and a gear set. The differential may further include a torque ring configured to support the helical pinion. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317481 | All Gear Crossed-Axis Differential - An all-gear differential designed primarily for motor vehicle use, employing a “cross-axis” arrangement defined by a pair of helical “side” or “S” gears rotatable about a common first axis and mountable on respective opposite vehicle axles, and one or more pairs of “balance” or “B” gears rotatable about second axes orthogonal to the first axis. The B gears have helical central portions for meshing with the helical S gears, and have spur gear end portions for meshing with each other. The B/S helical gear tooth ratio between each balance gear and its respective side gear greater than 0.60 and preferably is about 0.75, and the B/S helical angle ratio between each balance gear and its respective side gear is less than 43°/47°, more preferably is less than 40°/50° and about 35°/55°, and most preferably is about 27°/63°. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317482 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL USING FACE GEARS AND A PINION HOUSING - A differential includes a differential case; a side gear comprising a helical face gear; a helical pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; and a pinion housing configured to support the helical pinion. The pinion housing includes a first face; a second face opposing the first face; a first projection located on the first face; and a second projection located on the second face. In some embodiments, the differential further comprises an actuator configured for engagement with the pinion housing and a plurality of friction plates disposed between the actuator and the differential case. The pinion housing also includes an aperture or hole extending radially inwardly from an outer radial surface of the generally annular ring; and a channel extending from the first face to the second face, wherein the channel is substantially radially aligned with the aperture or hole. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317483 | HIGH PERFORMANCE DIFFERENTIAL - A gear set includes a first gear having at least one tooth with a first tooth profile. The first tooth profile may comprise a first segment comprising a first plurality of sections. At least one of the first plurality of sections may have a first profile angle, and at least one of the first plurality of sections may have a second profile angle. The first profile angle and the second profile angle may be different. A differential is also provided that includes a differential case, a pinion shaft disposed inside the differential case, and a pinion gear. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317484 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317485 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317486 | Clutch Control Device for Hydraulically Driven Vehicle - A first motor | 2010-12-16 |
20100317487 | VEHICLE TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEM - Systems and methods for controlling a throttle plate to adjust airflow to the engine are provided. A transmission having an input speed and an output speed and including a clutch and a driver-selectable transmission lever is controlled to adjust engine speed to a synchronous speed in a future gear ratio in response to driver foot pedal positions and driver-selectable transmission lever positions. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317488 | EXERCISE SYSTEM WITH FEEDBACK ANALYSIS AND RELATED METHODS - A self-contained automated exercise system attaches to a monitor to allow a user to engage in a tailored exercise routine to provide feedback analysis. The exercise system includes a foldable pad having pressure sensors, adjustable dumbbells, ankle and wrist weights, resistance bands, a telescoping pull-up bar and an adjustable band worn on the user (containing blood pressure, pulse and body temperature thermo-sensors) to wirelessly communicate to a computer that determines exercise performance by the user. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317489 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMIZING THE TRAINING OF ATHLETES - A method for optimizing the training of athletes, including the steps of during a test, measuring with a portable device ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100317490 | Trampoline - A trampoline comprises a flexible mat, a plurality of resiliently flexible rods each having an upper end retained in the flexible mat, and a base frame arranged to retain the lower ends of the flexible rods. The base frame comprises for each rod an aperture through an upper side of the base frame into the interior of the tubular frame, and a formation into the interior of the tubular base frame from the lower side of the base frame and spaced laterally from the aperture, which may be formed by deforming material of the underside wall of the base frame into the interior of the base frame, for receiving the lower end of the flexible rod. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317491 | CROSS OVER FLYWHEEL EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for the crossover step, including an upper wheel supported, the upper wheel having a skating surface and being rotatable; a lower wheel joined to the upper wheel via a hub, the lower wheel having idler wheels supporting the upper wheel; upper legs and lower legs, the upper and lower legs being joined to the lower wheel; a track joined to the upper legs and lower legs, the track adapted to allow the upper wheel, lower wheel, upper legs and lower legs to be stored vertically against a wall and positioned for use adjacent a floor; and mechanism for controlled increase of simulated G-forces applied to a skater skating on the skating surface. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317492 | Elliptical exercise machine - An exercise machine includes a pair of support members having front ends connected to a crank unit for turning along with the crank unit and rear ends moving along a reciprocating path due to the guidance of a pair of guide members. A pair of foot members are each mounted on the respective support member. Each foot member moves through a substantially elliptical path, and each foot member at least partially overhangs the other foot member during at least a portion of travel along the substantially elliptical path. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317493 | BICYCLE TRAINER - A bicycle trainer is disclosed. The bicycle trainer includes a supporting frame, a roller, a runner and at least one vane. The supporting frame suspends at least one bicycle wheel. The roller is connected to the supporting frame via a shaft member. The roller is driven by the bicycle wheel. A runner is coaxially connected to the roller via the shaft. The vane is pivotally connected to an edge of the runner. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317494 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A RESISTANCE TO AN EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH AN INERTIA RESISTANCE WHEEL AND A RESISTANCE-PROVIDING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME - A method for providing a resistance to an exercise apparatus with an inertia resistance wheel and a resistance-providing apparatus employing the same wherein a temporary removal of the resistance produced by the resistance-providing apparatus is achieved when a crank of the exercise apparatus is located in the range of the force-application dead point. The resistance-providing apparatus provides the original and prearranged exercise resistance when the crank is situated in a better force-acting range. In this way, the exercise process is more smoothly operable. Moreover, an expected fitness effect created by the exercise resistance can be maintained. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317495 | Foot and Ankle Exercise Device - The present invention relates to a foot and ankle exercise device. The exercise device may include a foot strap, a pull strap, a handle, and a resistance band. The foot strap may be adjustable to secure the device to a user's foot. The pull strap may have a first end attached to the foot strap. The handle may be disposed on a second end of the pull strap and may be configured to allow the user to apply tension to the pull strap. The resistance band may be disposed on the pull strap between the first end and the second end of the pull strap. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317496 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING LINEAR AND CIRCULAR MOVEMENT PATTERNS - A method and system for performing linear and circular movement patterns is provided. The method and the system include a limb-activated linearly and circularly moveable apparatus comprising a rotatable platform coupled to a slideable base. A limb gripping the apparatus can slide the apparatus across a surface while rotating the platform. The apparatus is designed to constantly realign the joints involved in the movements and without straining the joints of the body to maximize productivity and promote joint comfort. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317497 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An exercise device including a frame including a base frame and first and second posts extending substantially orthogonally from substantially outer ends of the base frame, a first platform rotatably connected to the base frame and selectably lockable in at least one position. The first platform includes a curved track mounted on the first platform such that a lowest point of the curved track is substantially near a center of the first platform and a pair of high points are located substantially near opposite outer edges of the first platform. A rolling mechanism is configured to ride on the curved track. A second platform rotatably mounted to the rolling mechanism is selectably lockable in at least one position. Such an exercise device provides multiple ranges of motion designed to provide an abdominal exercise that targets various different abdominal muscle regions, and may also provide an aerobic and/or cardiac workout. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317498 | COLLAPSIBLE TRUSS ASSEMBLY - A collapsible truss assembly is described herein. One component includes a layered u-bracket including a first u-bracket connected to the collapsible truss assembly, having a first channel, a first surface opposing the channel, and a first aperture that spans from the first surface to the first channel and is of a particular diameter. The layered u-bracket also includes a second u-bracket having a second channel, a second surface opposing the second channel, and a second aperture that spans from the second surface to the second channel and is of the particular diameter. For the layered u-bracket, the second channel is flush with the first surface, and the first and second apertures are aligned. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317499 | METHOD OF MAKING A FOLDABLE PACKING BOX - A method of making a foldable packing box comprising the following steps: step | 2010-12-16 |
20100317500 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN INSULATED CONTAINER - A method of producing an insulated container having a cup and an insulating wrapper is provided. In some embodiments, the insulating wrapper is formed by adhering an insert to a base sheet without attaching the edges of the insert to the base sheet. The insulating wrapper is then wrapped around the cup using automated cup forming machinery. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317501 | Method and device for producing rectangular-bottom bags - A method for producing rectangular-bottom bags comprising the following steps: | 2010-12-16 |
20100317502 | SINTERED MATERIAL FOR DIELECTRIC SUBSTANCE AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a sintered material for a dielectric substance and a process for preparing the same. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a sintered material for a dielectric substance comprising a core-shell microstructure including a core of a first material and a shell of a second material, wherein a relative dielectric constant of said first material is larger that a relative dielectric constant of said second material. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317503 | Materials with trigonal bipyramidal coordination and methods of making the same - Embodiments of compositions comprising materials satisfying the general formula AM | 2010-12-16 |
20100317504 | OPTICAL GLASS | 2010-12-16 |
20100317505 | TIO2-CONTAINING SILICA GLASS AND OPTICAL MEMBER FOR LITHOGRAPHY USING THE SAME - The present invention is to provide a TiO | 2010-12-16 |
20100317506 | BORON-POOR NEUTRAL GLASS WITH TITANIUM AND ZIRCONIUM OXIDES - The neutral glass according to the present invention is characterized by excellent hydrolytic stability, a relatively low processing temperature and low content of boron oxide. Here, the neutral glass has the following composition, in percent by weight based on oxide content: SiO | 2010-12-16 |
20100317507 | OPTICAL GLASS - An optical glass comprising, by mass %,
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20100317508 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ALUMINUM TITANATE CERAMICS - The invention is to provide a process for producing an aluminium titanate ceramic by firing a pre-mixture of a titania source powder, an alumina source powder and a magnesia source powder, for a short period of time. The production process of the invention comprises mixing a titania source powder and an alumina source powder followed by dry process grinding in the presence of grinding media under a grinding condition of an acceleration of at least 2G to give a pre-mixture, and firing the resulting pre-mixture. The titania source powder and the alumina source powder may be mixed together with a magnesia source powder and a silica source powder. Preferably, a vibration mill is used for the grinding. Grinding the aluminium titanate ceramic produced according to the production process of the invention gives an aluminium titanate ceramic powder. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317509 | MERCURY SORBENT MATERIAL - A method of preparing a mercury sorbent material comprising making a copper/clay mixture by admixing a dry clay and a dry copper source; making a sulfur/clay mixture by admixing a dry clay and a dry sulfur source; admixing the copper/clay mixture and the sulfur/clay mixture, to form a mercury sorbent pre-mixture; and shearing the mercury sorbent pre-mixture to form the mercury sorbent material. The mercury sorbent material has an interlayer d(001)-spacing of less than 12 Å when the mercury sorbent material contains less than 4 wt % water, and a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the mercury sorbent material is substantially free of a diffraction peak at 2.73±0.01 Å, and the ζ-potential of the mercury sorbent material is greater than the ζ-potential of the dry clay. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317510 | Self Limiting Catalyst Composition and Propylene Polymerization Process - A catalyst composition for the polymerization of propylene comprising one or more Ziegler-Natta procatalyst compositions comprising one or more transition metal compounds and one or more esters of aromatic dicarboxylic acid internal electron donors; one or more aluminum containing cocatalysts; a selectivity control agent (SCA) comprising at least one silicon containing compound containing at least one C | 2010-12-16 |
20100317511 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE - In the manufacturing method of hexafluorophosphate (MPF | 2010-12-16 |
20100317512 | PHOTOCATALYTIC FILM, METHOD FOR FORMING PHOTOCATALYTIC FILM AND PHOTOCATALYTIC FILM COATED PRODUCT - Disclosed is a method for forming a photocatalyst thin film, which is characterized in that a photocatalyst thin film containing a niobium-alkali metal complex oxide is formed by forming and then firing a layer containing a niobia nanosheet on the surface of a base containing an alkali metal. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317513 | MAT FOR ABSORBING LIQUIDS - A fluid absorption mat is applied to a floor where fluids often drip. The fluids are absorbed through an upper and/or lower layer. The upper and lower layers are less absorbent than an intermediate layer which is made of a cloth or paper integrated with copolymers. The intermediate layer absorbs and retains fluids introduced into the absorption mat making cleanup more efficient. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317514 | Oxygen-absorbing Resin Composition and Oxygen-absorbing Container Comprising the Same - An oxygen-absorbing resin composition having excellent performance is provided which contains an oxygen-absorbing polyester and a polyolefin and has enhanced compatibility between the polymers to give an oxygen-absorbing layer inhibited from having a reduced cohesive force or an appearance failure such as roughness unevenness. The oxygen-absorbing resin composition is characterized by being obtained by melt-kneading the following ingredients (A) and (B) together with the following ingredient (C) as a compatibilizing agent. Ingredient (A): an oxygen-absorbing polyester; Ingredient (B): a polyolefin; and Ingredient (C): a copolymer of ethylene and a vinyl monomer having a hydroxy group or an ester bond, the copolymer having an ethylene proportion of 70-99 mol %. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317515 | Azolylmethyloxiranes, use Thereof and Agents Containing the Same - The present invention relates to triazolylmethyloxiranes of the formula I | 2010-12-16 |
20100317516 | Sulfonamide Compounds And Their Use As Fungicide - The present invention relates to pyridin-4-ylmethyl-sulfonamides of formula I | 2010-12-16 |
20100317517 | HERBICIDE-SAFENER COMBINATION - The present invention relates to a herbicide/safener combination comprising:
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20100317518 | MEADOWFOAM-BASED BIOHERBICIDE PRODUCTS - Particular aspects provide methods for converting glucosinolate in a glucosinolate-containing plant material to glucosinolate breakdown products (GBPs), comprising: providing an amount of processed glucosinolate-containing plant material, the processed material being depleted of oil and glucosinolate converting enzyme activity by virtue of said processing; providing an amount of glucosinolate converting enzyme activity; mixing the processed material with the amount enzyme activity; hydrating the mixture; and incubating the hydrated mixture, wherein the glucosinolates are enzymatically converted to GBPs. Preferably, the processed plant material comprises a oilseed-derived seedmeal material (e.g., meadowfoam seedmeal) from which the oil has been removed by the processing (e.g., solvent extraction and/or heat treatment). In particular embodiments, the glucosinolate converting enzyme activity comprises at least one of a myrosinase activity and a nitrile-forming activity. Additional aspects provide low-fat compositions (e.g., herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, bacteriostatic or bactericidal, cosmetic, cosmeceutical or pharmaceutical) comprising GBPs derived from a glucosinolate-containing plant material. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317519 | Mixtures and methods for the induction of resistance in plants - Mixtures are described comprising two or more compounds selected from at least two of the following groups: i) salicylic acid and/or its functional analogous products (ESA), ii) promoting compounds (PRO) and iii) modulating compounds (MOD), and their use for stimulating the natural defence systems of plants and for inducing resistance in plants. The use is also described, of two or more compounds selected from at least two of the following groups: one or more compounds belonging to the ESA group and/or one or more compounds belonging to the PRO group and/or one or more compounds belonging to the MOD group, individually adopted by means of application programs which envisage alternating application, to stimulate the natural defence systems of plants and inducing resistance in plants. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317520 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NOXIOUS ORGANISMS - A control method against noxious organisms in a field of soybean or corn, which comprises applying one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen and 3-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylbenzimidazol-7-yl)-1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-(1H,3H)pyrimidinedione to soil or weeds in the field where soybean or corn seeds have been sown or where said seeds are to be sown, said seeds being treated with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of neonicotinoid compounds, azole compounds, strobilurin compounds and metalaxyl compounds. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317521 | Herbicide consisting of a glyphosate formulation containing as a surfactant an alkylamine polyethoxylated where the alkyl group is branched in order to reduce substancially the surface tension and improve efficacy - Linear Alkyl amine polyethoxylated containing in the alkyl chain 16 to 20 carbon atoms are well known surfactants for glyphosate formulations, which have synergistic effects, besides the reduction of surface tension. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317522 | Adjuvants for Agrochemical Applications - The invention is directed to an adjuvant composition for agrochemical formulations, the adjuvant composition comprising a salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid and an alkylamine derivative. Also provided is an agrochemical formulation, including an active agrochemical substance, a salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid, and an alkylamine derivative. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a method for making an adjuvant composition for an agrochemical formulation, including the steps of providing a salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid, and combining the salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid with an alkylamine derivative. | 2010-12-16 |
20100317523 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NOXIOUS ORGANISMS - A method for controlling noxious organisms in a field of soybean or corn, comprising the steps of:
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20100317524 | Sulfonylureas - The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) and/or salts thereof | 2010-12-16 |