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20090062031 | Connection for a golf club shaft - This invention is a connection which can be used to secure a shaft in a hosel of a golf club head or a shaft extension in a golf club shaft. The connection uses tapered threads in its operation to expand a locking shaft inside a receptacle. This connection is easily-loosened and repositioned, readily allowing adjustment in total golf shaft length. It is especially suitable for use in converting a putter with a conventional shaft length into a longer shaft “belly putter”. It is low in cost to produce, requires few parts, and is easily adjusted using simple tooling. | 03-05-2009 |
20090270197 | Putter shaft extension - This invention is a putter shaft extension assembly which is especially suitable for use in converting a putter with a conventional shaft length into a longer shaft “belly putter”. It uses a novel screw attachment and pin arrangement to prevent accidental loosening and improper assembly. It is also preferably supplied with spacers to provide different extension lengths, these spacers also contain pins to prevent accidental loosening of the extension. | 10-29-2009 |
20120131777 | Golf club shaft extractor - An embodiment of this golf club shaft extractor has a slotted externally threaded member and an internally threaded member. The externally threaded member, using its slot, is placed on the shaft, and the internally threaded member is placed on the shaft over the shaft's grip, and these members are then joined by their threads. A vise then clamps the shaft such that the club head's hosel touches and centers in a tapered cavity in the externally threaded member, and the internally threaded member touches the vise. After the hosel is heated to weaken the shaft's adhesive bond, while preventing rotation of the externally threaded member, the internally threaded member is rotated in a direction which reduces the thread engagement distance, thereby increasing the overall length of the joined members and pushing the head away from the shaft. This extractor is relatively low in cost, using items commonly possessed by club fitters to reduce the number of additional parts required. A relatively wide slot in the externally threaded member allows this extractor to be used on a wide range of shaft tip diameters, and the tapered cavity provides self-centering of the extractor even on shaft diameters at the smaller end of the range. | 05-31-2012 |
20120266427 | Cylinder and piston golf shaft extractor - In one embodiment, an extraction apparatus used to pull a golf shaft out of a club head comprises a hosel engagement member, an annular cylinder bore and piston assembly, and a shaft clamping device. The assembly is positioned on the shaft by passing the shaft through an axial hole in the assembly and the hosel engagement member is placed next to the head's hosel. The shaft is clamped in the clamping device so that the hosel, the hosel engagement member, and the cylinder and piston assembly are held tightly against the clamping device. The cylinder is then pressurized, thereby applying a force to the piston and an extraction force to the head which is essentially symmetrical with the shaft. The hosel is then heated to weaken its adhesive bond to the shaft so the piston is able to move and push the head away from the shaft. | 10-25-2012 |
20130247670 | Golf shaft assembly oscillation analyzer - An analyzer that can provide information concerning a golf shaft assembly's oscillation properties, its natural frequency and its flat line oscillation planes. In the embodiments presented, a clamping assembly holds both the golf shaft assembly and an oscillator. Oscillation of the golf shaft assembly and that of the oscillator with known oscillation properties provides information about the golf shaft assembly's oscillation properties. Some of the test procedures presented are made possible by oscillation coupling between the golf shaft assembly and the oscillator. Oscillator assemblies are presented which have adjustable natural frequencies and one has a preferred oscillation deflection plane. | 09-26-2013 |
20140352162 | Golf club gauge - In accordance with one embodiment, a golf club gauge includes a frame, a clamping means, and a hand-held electronic level which can be zeroed to establish a reference plane. The level is positioned relative to a reference surface of the frame and relative to a surface to be measured, and using information obtained in these two positions, the level is used to square a head in the frame and also to measure the head's loft, lie, and face angles. An attachment is provided for the level which improves accuracy when it is used on heads with arcuate faces. | 12-04-2014 |
20150360087 | Bowling Ball weighing apparatus - In accordance with one embodiment, a bowling ball weighing apparatus comprises a weight scale and a bowling ball support assembly. The apparatus comprises a ball support assembly and a weight scale. The ball support assembly has a cradle which holds the bowling ball and the assembly has weight supports. Whenever the scale is read, one of these weight supports is supported by the scale and another is supported apart from the scale. In a first orientation of the bowling ball with a first hemisphere of the ball closer to the weight support supported by the scale, a first scale reading is determined. Then in a second orientation with the first hemisphere of the ball farther from the weight support supported by the scale, a second scale reading is determined. Comparison of the two scale readings allows determination of the weight imbalance of the ball's two hemispheres. This weighing apparatus is able to use a single, readily available commercial scale, making it low in cost to produce, and the use of an electronic weight scale allows fast, accurate readings. | 12-17-2015 |
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20080281939 | DECOUPLED LOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DATA STORAGE WITHIN A DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The subject matter herein relates to database management systems and, more particularly, to decoupled logical and physical data storage within a database management system. Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and software that separate physical storage from logical storage of data. These embodiments include a mapping of logical storage to physical storage to allow data to be moved within the physical storage to increase database responsiveness. | 11-13-2008 |
20100153531 | DECOUPLED LOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DATA STORAGE WITHIN A DATBASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The subject matter herein relates to database management systems and, more particularly, to decoupled logical and physical data storage within a database management system. Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and software that separate physical storage of data from logical storage of data. These embodiments include a mapping of logical storage to physical storage to allow data to be moved within the physical storage to increase database responsiveness. | 06-17-2010 |
20100306493 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR OPTIMIZED DATA STORAGE AND MIGRATION IN A DATABASE SYSTEM - A system, method, and computer-readable medium that facilitate optimized data storage and migration are provided. Storage device zones are tested and assigned respective speed quality ratings. The frequency with which data is accessed within the system may be periodically monitored and a corresponding access frequency quantifier assigned to the data is updated accordingly. The data access frequency quantifier may be associated with a storage device zone speed quality rating. The association between data access frequency quantifiers and the storage device zone speed quality ratings may be made in a hierarchical association such that quantifiable differentials may be ascertained between a particular access frequency quantifier and a storage device zone speed quality rating. In this manner, when no storage zone having a speed quality rating that is associated with data having a particular access frequency quantifier is available for storage of the data, a storage zone having a speed quality rating more proximate the speed quality rating associated with the access frequency quantifier may be identified for migration of the data for storage thereby. | 12-02-2010 |
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20110256569 | COMPLEX OF A CHAPERONE WITH BETA-AMYLOID AND METHODS EMPLOYING THIS COMPLEX - A chaperone protein Q2 and β-amyloid can form a complex. This complex can be detected in a biological sample, such as, for example, tissues or fluids from a mammal. Q2 levels can also be detected in a biological sample. A method for determining the Q2 level in a biological sample and comparing that level to a normal Q2 level can be used to detect, screen, diagnose, or otherwise determine a person's susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease such as, for example, the presence or absence of Alzheimer's disease, of symptoms of this disease, of factors leading to or associated with this disease, of likelihood of developing this disease, and the like. In one embodiment, a decline in Q2 level correlates to an increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. In another embodiment, a decline in Q2 level correlates to an increase in βamyloid aggregation. The method may further include screening for an apolipoprotein E genotype, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease. | 10-20-2011 |
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20140041946 | FRICTION REDUCTION DEVICE FOR DRILL PIPE - A device to couple to a rotatable drill pipe to control pressure of a drilling system is disclosed. The device includes an inner surface to wrap around a portion of a rotatable drill pipe and having an inner diameter. A first tapered portion is opposite a second tapered portion, with a middle portion therebetween including an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter. The first and second tapered portions each taper from the outer surface to the inner surface. The middle portion, the first tapered portion, and the second tapered portion form an outer surface to sealingly pass through a seal element of a controlled-pressure drilling system. At least a portion of the outer surface corresponding to the middle portion includes a low-friction material. | 02-13-2014 |
20140326509 | PIPE IN PIPE BHA ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR - A pipe in pipe electric motor assembly comprising: a drilling string comprising an inner pipe and an outer pipe and an electric motor; wherein the electric motor is provided with power supplied by the inner pipe and the outer pipe acting at least as conductors and associated methods. | 11-06-2014 |
20150068735 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZED WELL CREATION IN A SHALE FORMATION - Systems and methods for optimized well creation in a shale formation are described herein. The method may include determining a first planned stimulation location within the formation. The first planned stimulation location may be based, at least in part, on a pre-determined model of a formation. A borehole in the formation may be drilled with a downhole tool. The first planned stimulation location based, at least in part, on data received at the downhole tool. Additionally, the downhole tool may stimulate the formation at the adjusted first planned stimulation location. In certain other embodiments, a second stimulation location may be determined based on data received at the downhole tool after stimulation of the formation at the adjusted first planned stimulation location. | 03-12-2015 |
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20080259030 | Pre-assembled part with an associated surface convertible to a transcription apparatus - An apparatus including a part board having an associated surface or a frame for a surface, such as a whiteboard, that is pre-assembled to include components that when connected to an external module convert the surface to an electronic transcription apparatus. In one version, the components include a set of sensors and electronics therefor, with wiring and a connector. | 10-23-2008 |
20080309641 | INTERACTIVITY IN A LARGE FLAT PANEL DISPLAY - An apparatus is provided that comprises a hand held device comprising a first transmitter and a second transmitter; a flat panel display having a surface and a plurality of receivers placed near or proximate to the surface for receiving signals transmitted from the hand held device; and one or more processors coupled to the receivers such that when the hand held device is placed in close proximity to or on the surface of the flat panel display, a working area within the surface is defined, the working area interacting with the hand held device for determining a location of the hand held device in relation to the surface. | 12-18-2008 |
20110284296 | Pen Transcription System with Improved Noise Rejection - A transcription module having a mounting unit, acoustical receivers and an EM detector is disclosed. The mounting unit is adapted for positioning the transcription module over a work surface. First and second acoustical receivers are attached to the mounting unit. Each acoustical receiver includes a microphone positioned over a corresponding location on the work surface. Each microphone views the work surface at the corresponding location and is configured to receive acoustical signals from an input device operating over the work surface at another location. The EM detector detects an EM signal that is synchronized with the acoustical signals. | 11-24-2011 |
20120062519 | Pre-assembled part with an associated surface convertible to a transcription apparatus - An apparatus for operation with or in a projector or a flat panel display, the apparatus including a part board having an associated surface or a frame for a surface, such as a whiteboard, that is pre-assembled to include components that when connected to an external module convert the surface to an electronic transcription apparatus. In one version, the components include a set of sensors and electronics therefor, with wiring and a connector. | 03-15-2012 |
20150109723 | System for Modular Expansion of Mobile Computer Systems - A system is provided, in which a mobile computing system in a wristwatch form factor incorporates a computing element, a display element, and a belt or strap-like band. A method is proposed, making use of the strap element as a base for expanding the functionality of the system by providing both a mechanical and a data interface between the base system and the expansion module(s). | 04-23-2015 |
20150117710 | System for Locating Mobile Display Devices - A system is provided in which a mobile display device, such as a cellular phone, a computing tablet, a mobile computer or any other portable device that incorporates a computing element and a display element, is adapted to display a predetermined pattern. The pattern can be either visible or invisible to human eye. An image sensor (most likely, but not necessarily, an optical one) detects said pattern, and the location of the MDD is determined in relation to the sensor. In one embodiment, the MDD displays a pattern on the device's standard display, for example four points of unique character, such as color or blinking pattern. Such a method will allow a cost-effective way to implement the system, as it requires no additional cost in hardware. In another embodiment, the system recognizes the display unit of the MDD (instead of a specific pattern on the MDD's display) and can determine location of the MDD without any change to the MDD's hardware or software. In yet another embodiment, the system includes bi-directional wireless communication between the receiver and the MDD and software that allows the MDD to exchange information with the system, such as the exact dimensions of the display. | 04-30-2015 |