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Impulse noise management
A microphone system including a first sensor configured to output a first signal based on an ambient sound relative to a recipient of the system, a second sensor configured to output a second signal corresponding to a noise reference, and first signal processing circuitry configured to process the first signal based on...
[ "1. A microphone system, comprising:\n\na first sensor configured to output a first signal based on an ambient sound\nrelative to a recipient of the system;\n\na second sensor configured to output a second signal corresponding to a noise\nreference; and\n\nfirst signal processing circuitry configured to process the...
# Patent ## Title Impulse noise management ## Abstract A microphone system including a first sensor configured to output a first signal based on an ambient sound relative to a recipient of the system, a second sensor configured to output a second signal corresponding to a noise reference, and first signal processin...
Perception calibration of neural tissue using field troll
An example of a system may include an electrode arrangement, a neural modulation generator configured to use electrodes in the electrode arrangement to generate a modulation field, a communication module configured to receive commands, a memory configured to store modulation field parameter data, and a controller confi...
[ "1. A non-transitory machine-readable medium including instructions, which\nwhen executed by a machine cause the machine to:\n\nimplement a trolling routine to troll a modulation field, using an arrangement\nof electrodes on at least one lead, through positions within a volume of a\ntargeted tissue including a plur...
# Patent ## Title Perception calibration of neural tissue using field troll ## Abstract An example of a system may include an electrode arrangement, a neural modulation generator configured to use electrodes in the electrode arrangement to generate a modulation field, a communication module configured to receive co...
Closed loop deep brain stimulation systems and methods
The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices for closed loop deep brain stimulation. In particular, a neural signal is measured and provided to software. The software includes a feature generator and a brain network model that takes the neural signal and estimates other neural signals that ...
[ "1. A method for adjusting deep brain stimulation, comprising:\n\n(a) measuring neural signals in a target area of the brain of a user using\nsensing electrodes;\n\n(b) providing the measured neural signals to a Feature Generator and to a\nBrain Network Model;\n\n(c) using the Brain Network Model to estimate neural...
# Patent ## Title Closed loop deep brain stimulation systems and methods ## Abstract The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices for closed loop deep brain stimulation. In particular, a neural signal is measured and provided to software. The software includes a feature generator and a ...
Delivery of independent interleaved programs to produce higher-frequency electrical stimulation therapy
The techniques of the disclosure describe example medical devices, systems, and methods for interleaving a plurality of low-frequency electrical stimulation pulse trains delivered by a plurality of sets of electrodes of an implantable medical device (IMD) to effectively deliver a combined high- frequency electrical pul...
[ "1. A method comprising:\n\ngenerating first electrical stimulation pulses at a first frequency greater\nthan approximately 600 Hertz and less than approximately 1,500 Hertz;\n\ngenerating second electrical stimulation pulses at a second frequency greater\nthan approximately 600 Hertz and less than approximately 1,...
# Patent ## Title Delivery of independent interleaved programs to produce higher-frequency electrical stimulation therapy ## Abstract The techniques of the disclosure describe example medical devices, systems, and methods for interleaving a plurality of low-frequency electrical stimulation pulse trains delivered by...
Methods for improving heart function
The invention provides methods related to improving heart function.
[ "1. A method of treating heart failure, comprising:\n\ninducing dyssynchronous contractions of a ventricle in a subject suffering\nfrom heart failure, wherein at least part of the ventricle contracts\ndyssynchronously relative to another part of the subject's ventricle, wherein\nthe dyssynchronous contractions are ...
# Patent ## Title Methods for improving heart function ## Abstract The invention provides methods related to improving heart function. ## Background ### CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/884,144 filed Jul. 29, 2013 and entitled “METHO...
Methods for setting cardiac pacing parameters in relatively high efficiency pacing systems
According to some methods, for example, preprogrammed in a microprocessor element of an implantable cardiac pacing system, at least one of a number of periodic pacing threshold searches includes steps to reduce an evoked response amplitude threshold for evoked response signal detection. The reduction may be to a minimu...
[ "1. An implantable cardiac pacing system configured to be wholly implanted on\nor in a patient's heart, the system including a pulse generator having a\nmicroprocessor based control circuit, the control circuit comprising:\n\nmeans for triggering periodic pacing threshold searches, wherein the periodic\npacing thre...
# Patent ## Title Methods for setting cardiac pacing parameters in relatively high efficiency pacing systems ## Abstract According to some methods, for example, preprogrammed in a microprocessor element of an implantable cardiac pacing system, at least one of a number of periodic pacing threshold searches includes ...
Charging-induced implant operation
Presented herein are techniques for initiating a night-time mode of operation in an implantable hearing prosthesis in response to detection of night-time recharging operations. More specifically, an implantable hearing prosthesis comprises a rechargeable battery that is configured to be recharged via an external night-...
[ "1. A method, comprising:\n\nat an implantable hearing prosthesis comprising a rechargeable battery:\n\nmonitoring current provided to the rechargeable battery to detect a beginning\nof a battery charging cycle in which the rechargeable battery is inductively\ncharged by an external night-time charging device; and\...
# Patent ## Title Charging-induced implant operation ## Abstract Presented herein are techniques for initiating a night-time mode of operation in an implantable hearing prosthesis in response to detection of night-time recharging operations. More specifically, an implantable hearing prosthesis comprises a rechargea...
Implantable medical device system having implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) system and substernal leadless pacing device
Implantable cardiac systems and methods for providing substernal pacing in an ICD system are described. In one example, an implantable cardiac system comprises an ICD system and an implantable leadless pacing device (LPD) communicatively coupled to the ICD system. The ICD system includes an ICD and an implantable defib...
[ "1. A method of providing electrical stimulation therapy to a heart of a\npatient using an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) system and an\nimplantable leadless pacing device, the method comprising:\n\ngenerating one or more pacing pulses with the implantable leadless pacing\ndevice;\n\ndelivering the on...
# Patent ## Title Implantable medical device system having implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) system and substernal leadless pacing device ## Abstract Implantable cardiac systems and methods for providing substernal pacing in an ICD system are described. In one example, an implantable cardiac system compr...
Connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, in particular optical fiber
The present invention discloses a connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, comprising a cylindrical tube and a telescopic arrangement comprising a fixed tube attached to and penetrating a sealed first end of the cylindrical tube, leaving a tunnel connecting an inner space of the cylindrical tube and the e...
[ "1. A connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, comprising:\n\na cylindrical tube comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first\nend is sealed; and\n\na telescopic arrangement comprising a fixed tube comprising a first end and a\nsecond end, wherein the first end is attached to and penetra...
# Patent ## Title Connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, in particular optical fiber ## Abstract The present invention discloses a connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, comprising a cylindrical tube and a telescopic arrangement comprising a fixed tube attached to and penetrating a s...
Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide
Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a second wavelength and second radiant flux of light to stimulate release of nitric oxide from endogenou...
[ "1. A method of modulating nitric oxide in living mammalian tissue, the method\ncomprising:\n\nimpinging light on the tissue, including incoherent light having a first peak\nwavelength and a first radiant flux, and incoherent light having a second peak\nwavelength and a second radiant flux;\n\nwherein the first pea...
# Patent ## Title Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide ## Abstract Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a ...
Light treatment device using lesion image analysis, method of detecting lesion position through lesion image analysis for use therein, and computing device-readable recording medium having the same recorded therein
A method of detecting a lesion position through lesion image analysis for use in a light treatment device for treating a lesion region, includes: acquiring an image of a partial region of a skin of a patient; extracting a mass, which is a predetermined region, comprising a lesion position by processing the acquired ima...
[ "1. A method of detecting a lesion position through lesion image analysis for\nuse in a light treatment device for treating a lesion region, the method\ncomprising:\n\nacquiring an image of a partial region of a skin of a patient by a camera; and\n\ndetecting a lesion position by a controller of the light treatment...
# Patent ## Title Light treatment device using lesion image analysis, method of detecting lesion position through lesion image analysis for use therein, and computing device-readable recording medium having the same recorded therein ## Abstract A method of detecting a lesion position through lesion image analysis f...
Skin treatment device
Provided is a skincare device for providing skincare treatments to a user's skin. The skincare device has a body that includes a body having a skin- contacting surface, an ultrasound probe configured to generate ultrasound waves, radio frequency electrodes configured to generate radio frequency waves, electrical stimul...
[ "1. A skincare device, comprising:\n\na body having a skin-contacting surface configured to contact a user's skin;\n\nan ultrasound probe configured to generate ultrasound waves;\n\na plurality of radio frequency electrodes configured to generate radio\nfrequency waves;\n\na plurality of electrical stimulation elec...
# Patent ## Title Skin treatment device ## Abstract Provided is a skincare device for providing skincare treatments to a user's skin. The skincare device has a body that includes a body having a skin- contacting surface, an ultrasound probe configured to generate ultrasound waves, radio frequency electrodes configu...
Light based therapy devices and methods
The present invention relates to a light therapy device article of manufacture, system and method for providing light is delivered to the skin by means of one or more optical fibers in therapeutic dosages from light source in wavelengths of 614-624 nm, 668-684 nm, 751-772 nm, and 813-846 nm. The light source may be com...
[ "1. A device for positioning over and applying electromagnetic energy to a\nbody organ, the device comprising:\n\na support structure forming a contoured shape, where an interior space of the\ncontoured shape is adapted for placement over the body organ;\n\na dome structure located within the interior space of the ...
# Patent ## Title Light based therapy devices and methods ## Abstract The present invention relates to a light therapy device article of manufacture, system and method for providing light is delivered to the skin by means of one or more optical fibers in therapeutic dosages from light source in wavelengths of 614-6...
Apparatus and method for multiwavelength photodynamic therapy
A method for treating a condition in a tissue, includes the steps: (1) providing a PS within the tissue; (2) irradiating the tissue containing the PS with a first light of a first wavelength; and (3) irradiating the tissue containing the PS with a second light of a second wavelength so as to treat the condition in the ...
[ "1. A method for treating a condition in a tissue, said method comprising the\nsteps of:\n\nproviding a photosensitizer (“PS”) within the tissue;\n\nirradiating the tissue containing the PS with a first light of a first\nwavelength; and\n\nirradiating the tissue containing the PS with a second light of a second\nwa...
# Patent ## Title Apparatus and method for multiwavelength photodynamic therapy ## Abstract A method for treating a condition in a tissue, includes the steps: (1) providing a PS within the tissue; (2) irradiating the tissue containing the PS with a first light of a first wavelength; and (3) irradiating the tissue c...
Devices and methods for treating subjects
One aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a device for providing light to the surface of a subject, comprising an array of a plurality of light emitting modules, wherein the plurality comprises four light emitting modules, each module of the plurality is flexibly connected to another module of the plurality, ...
[ "1. A device for providing light to the surface of a subject, comprising:\n\n(a) an array of a plurality of light emitting modules, wherein\n\n(i) the plurality comprises four light emitting modules;\n\n(ii) each module of the plurality is flexibly connected to another module of\nthe plurality;\n\n(iii) two of the ...
# Patent ## Title Devices and methods for treating subjects ## Abstract One aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a device for providing light to the surface of a subject, comprising an array of a plurality of light emitting modules, wherein the plurality comprises four light emitting modules, each module...
Spacer for ionized radiation therapy
Provided is a spacer for ionizing radiation therapy, which can be easily disposed in a living body, does not require abdominal surgery for removing the disposed spacer after radiation therapy, and can effectively separate a tissue to be treated from other tissues. The spacer for ionizing radiation therapy includes a fi...
[ "1. A method of avoiding exposure of a non-target tissue adjacent a target\ntissue subject to ionizing radiation therapy comprising:\n\nplacing a spacer between the target tissue and the non-target tissue, the\nspacer comprising a fiber assembly obtained by three-dimensionally entangling\na fibrous material formed ...
# Patent ## Title Spacer for ionized radiation therapy ## Abstract Provided is a spacer for ionizing radiation therapy, which can be easily disposed in a living body, does not require abdominal surgery for removing the disposed spacer after radiation therapy, and can effectively separate a tissue to be treated from...
Brachytherapy ring applicator device and method of use thereof
A brachytherapy ring applicator, kit, and method of use is provided. The brachytherapy ring applicatory includes a tandem, ring colpostat, and a bracket assembly. The tandem has a connector on a proximal end of the tandem and a treatment end on a distal end. The ring colpostat includes a ring member on a distal end of ...
[ "1. A brachytherapy ring applicator comprising:\n\na tandem having a connector on a proximal end of the tandem and a treatment\nend on a distal end of the tandem, the treatment end being configured to be\narranged in proximity to the area to be treated by a radioactive source;\n\na ring colpostat including a ring m...
# Patent ## Title Brachytherapy ring applicator device and method of use thereof ## Abstract A brachytherapy ring applicator, kit, and method of use is provided. The brachytherapy ring applicatory includes a tandem, ring colpostat, and a bracket assembly. The tandem has a connector on a proximal end of the tandem a...
Systems and methods for planning and controlling the rotation of a multileaf collimator for arc therapy
Systems and methods are provided for determining an angular trajectory for dynamically rotating a multileaf collimator during arc therapy. According to various embodiments, a suitable collimator trajectory may be determined based on the reduction or minimization of a residual unblocked area residing between a planning ...
[ "1. A method for determining a collimator trajectory for controlling a\nmultileaf collimator of a radiotherapy device during arc therapy, the method\ncomprising:\n\ncalculating, for each control point of a set of control points to be employed\nfor generating an arc therapy plan, a plurality of spatial measures\ncor...
# Patent ## Title Systems and methods for planning and controlling the rotation of a multileaf collimator for arc therapy ## Abstract Systems and methods are provided for determining an angular trajectory for dynamically rotating a multileaf collimator during arc therapy. According to various embodiments, a suitabl...
Motion management in image-guided radiotherapy
Systems and methods for managing motions of an anatomical region of interest of a patient during image-guided radiotherapy are disclosed. An exemplary system may include an image acquisition device, a radiotherapy device, and a processor device. The processor device may be configured to determine a primary plane of mot...
[ "1. A radiotherapy system, comprising:\n\nan image acquisition device configured to acquire images of an anatomical\nregion of interest of a patient;\n\na radiotherapy device configured to deliver a dose of radiation to the\nanatomical region of interest based on the images of the anatomical region of\ninterest;\n\...
# Patent ## Title Motion management in image-guided radiotherapy ## Abstract Systems and methods for managing motions of an anatomical region of interest of a patient during image-guided radiotherapy are disclosed. An exemplary system may include an image acquisition device, a radiotherapy device, and a processor d...
Ionizing-radiation beam monitoring system
A transmissive ionizing-radiation beam monitoring system includes an enclosure structure including an entrance window and an exit window to an incident ionizing-radiation beam, where the entrance window and the exit window are highly transmissive. The system further includes a thin scintillator within the enclosure str...
[ "1. A transmissive ionizing-radiation beam monitoring system comprising:\n\nan enclosure structure with an ultra-thin, dark colored or black exit window\nto an incident ionizing-radiation beam, wherein the exit window is highly\ntransmissive;\n\nat least one thin scintillator within the enclosure structure that is ...
# Patent ## Title Ionizing-radiation beam monitoring system ## Abstract A transmissive ionizing-radiation beam monitoring system includes an enclosure structure including an entrance window and an exit window to an incident ionizing-radiation beam, where the entrance window and the exit window are highly transmissi...
Compact sharpening filter for orthovoltage x-rays
A sharpening filter for orthovoltage x-ray beams employs a substantially planar filter disk supporting a set of radial symmetric features controlling attenuation of x-ray transmission in concentric circular regions providing increased sharpness of the pencil beams in a compact filter structure that may be tailored to d...
[ "1. A sharpening filter for orthovoltage x-rays comprising:\n\na collimator providing a central channel extending along an axis between an\ninlet and an outlet, the collimator receiving x-rays from an orthovoltage\nx-ray source at the inlet and attenuating those x-rays into a collimated beam;\nand\n\na filter plate...
# Patent ## Title Compact sharpening filter for orthovoltage x-rays ## Abstract A sharpening filter for orthovoltage x-ray beams employs a substantially planar filter disk supporting a set of radial symmetric features controlling attenuation of x-ray transmission in concentric circular regions providing increased s...
Particle beam treatment apparatus with cable length adjuster
A particle beam treatment apparatus includes: a gantry configured to axially rotate in a state where an irradiation port for a beam is fixed to a body of the rotating gantry; a moving floor that is provided inside the gantry, is configured by annually connecting a plurality of plates with each other in a freely bendabl...
[ "1. A particle beam treatment apparatus comprising:\n\na gantry configured to axially rotate in a state where an irradiation port for\na beam is fixed to a body of the rotating gantry;\n\na moving floor that is provided inside the gantry, is configured by annularly\nconnecting a plurality of plates with each other ...
# Patent ## Title Particle beam treatment apparatus with cable length adjuster ## Abstract A particle beam treatment apparatus includes: a gantry configured to axially rotate in a state where an irradiation port for a beam is fixed to a body of the rotating gantry; a moving floor that is provided inside the gantry,...
System and method for noninvasive skin tightening
A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treati...
[ "1. A method for tissue shrinkage, the method comprising:\n\nproviding an ultrasound probe comprising a housing and a piezoelectric therapy\ntransducer for treating a region of interest,\n\nwherein the piezoelectric therapy transducer is housed within the housing,\n\nwherein the region of interest comprises a colla...
# Patent ## Title System and method for noninvasive skin tightening ## Abstract A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance wit...
Oral care compositions
This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, for example to deliver effective levels of cationic antibacterial agents in combination with short chain polyphosphate salts that protect against erosion and staining, b...
[ "1. An oral care composition comprising\n\na) a short chain polyphosphate salt, wherein the short chain polyphosphate\nsalt comprises sodium tripolyphosphate or tetrapotassium pyrophosphate;\n\nb) an effective amount of orally acceptable cationic active agent, in free or\norally acceptable salt form, wherein the or...
# Patent ## Title Oral care compositions ## Abstract This application provides, among other things, novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering poorly compatible ingredients, for example to deliver effective levels of cationic antibacterial agents in combination with short chain polypho...
Compositions for forming films having a desired degree of obscuration and methods of making and using the same
Compositions suitable for use as skin care products (e.g., skin cream) are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions suitable for use as skin care products are also disclosed.
[ "1. A composition comprising:\n\nparticulate material having a particulate material refractive index ranging\nfrom about 1.2 to about 1.8, said particulate material consisting of alumina,\nboron nitride, or silica particles, said particulate material being\nprecipitated particles or gel particles; and\n\na fluid ph...
# Patent ## Title Compositions for forming films having a desired degree of obscuration and methods of making and using the same ## Abstract Compositions suitable for use as skin care products (e.g., skin cream) are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions suitable for use as skin care products are also ...
Connection module, maintenance device and method for maintaining a closed-circuit breathing apparatus
A connection module (**10**) for installation in a closed breathing circuit of a closed-circuit breathing apparatus (**1000**), includes an inlet port (**12**), for connection to a first closed circuit element, an outlet port (**14**), for connection to a second closed circuit element, a maintenance fluid inlet (**16**...
[ "1. A connection module for installation in a closed breathing circuit of a\nclosed-circuit breathing apparatus, the connection module comprising:\n\nan inlet port, at which a first closed circuit element of the closed-circuit\nbreathing apparatus is to be connected;\n\nan outlet port, at which a second closed circ...
# Patent ## Title Connection module, maintenance device and method for maintaining a closed-circuit breathing apparatus ## Abstract A connection module (**10**) for installation in a closed breathing circuit of a closed-circuit breathing apparatus (**1000**), includes an inlet port (**12**), for connection to a fir...
Respiratory device with unidirectional valve for attaching active venting system
Discloses a respiratory device comprising a mask positioned around the mouth and nose of a wearer to form a relative closed area sealed from the ambient air, at least one unidirectional valve for mounting of an active venting system, installed onto the mask for exhausting warm, moist exhaled air from the interior space...
[ "1. A respiratory device, comprising:\n\na mask adapted to create a substantially air tight seal around the nose and\nmouth of a person;\n\na unidirectional valve for exhausting exhaled air from the interior of said\nrespiratory device that includes a top housing, a bottom housing, a membrane\nseat, a membrane pinn...
# Patent ## Title Respiratory device with unidirectional valve for attaching active venting system ## Abstract Discloses a respiratory device comprising a mask positioned around the mouth and nose of a wearer to form a relative closed area sealed from the ambient air, at least one unidirectional valve for mounting ...
Systems, methods, and assemblies for improvement of explosion and fire resistant properties in fluid containers
The present invention includes systems, assemblies, and methodologies for inhibiting combustion within fluid containers, enhancing the safety of such containers. One aspect includes a novel apparatus for assembling a base module of the present invention. The apparatus may include an initial stage, and intermediate stag...
[ "1. An apparatus for producing a base module, the apparatus comprising:\n\nat least one spool of mesh;\n\na rolling stage dimensioned and configured to unspool a predetermined length\nof mesh from said at least one spool of mesh into at least a first layer and a\nsecond layer of mesh;\n\nsaid rolling stage further ...
# Patent ## Title Systems, methods, and assemblies for improvement of explosion and fire resistant properties in fluid containers ## Abstract The present invention includes systems, assemblies, and methodologies for inhibiting combustion within fluid containers, enhancing the safety of such containers. One aspect i...
Fire-fighting control system
A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user- requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. The control system also includes a base component including a pro...
[ "1. A control system for use with a fire-fighting device coupled to a pump,\nsaid system comprising:\n\na remote component comprising a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a\nuser-requested parameter of fluid, and to display a plurality of indicators\nassociated with the fire-fighting device; and\n\na base...
# Patent ## Title Fire-fighting control system ## Abstract A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user- requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. Th...
Structurally-installed access device for accepting connection by a fire hose nozzle to introduce firefighting fluid into an enclosed space of a structure
A nozzle access device is configured to be installed in a structural element and to accept connection by a fire hose nozzle to introduce firefighting fluid into an enclosed space. The device has a housing configured to be inserted in a hole formed in the structural element. The housing has a cylindrical body and a firs...
[ "1. A fire stairway access box configured to be installed in a structural\nelement between a fire stairway and an interior hallway to introduce\nfirefighting fluid into the interior hallway from the fire stairway, the\naccess box comprising:\n\na first fireproof box configured to be inserted in an opening formed in...
# Patent ## Title Structurally-installed access device for accepting connection by a fire hose nozzle to introduce firefighting fluid into an enclosed space of a structure ## Abstract A nozzle access device is configured to be installed in a structural element and to accept connection by a fire hose nozzle to intro...
Externally mounted device for the supervision of a fire suppression system
A supervised fire suppression system (**10**) is disclosed that includes a valve assembly for controlling the release of a fire extinguishing agent from a container (**17**), an actuator (**25**) operatively associated with the valve assembly for actuating the valve assembly in the event of a fire, wherein the actuator...
[ "1. A supervised fire suppression system comprising:\n\na) a valve assembly for controlling release of a fire extinguishing agent from\na container;\n\nb) an actuator operatively associated with the valve assembly for actuating\nthe valve assembly in the event of a fire, wherein the actuator may be\ndisengaged from...
# Patent ## Title Externally mounted device for the supervision of a fire suppression system ## Abstract A supervised fire suppression system (**10**) is disclosed that includes a valve assembly for controlling the release of a fire extinguishing agent from a container (**17**), an actuator (**25**) operatively ass...
Response vehicle systems and methods
A fire apparatus includes an engine, a water tank configured to store water, an agent tank configured to store a fire suppressing agent, a fuel tank configured to store a fuel used to power the engine, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to monitor the fluid level data indicating at least one...
[ "1. A fire apparatus, comprising:\n\nan engine;\n\na water tank configured to store water;\n\nan agent tank configured to store a fire suppressing agent;\n\na fuel tank configured to store a fuel used to power the engine; and\n\na processing circuit configured to:\n\nmonitor fluid level data indicating at least one...
# Patent ## Title Response vehicle systems and methods ## Abstract A fire apparatus includes an engine, a water tank configured to store water, an agent tank configured to store a fire suppressing agent, a fuel tank configured to store a fuel used to power the engine, and a processing circuit. The processing circui...
Playground
The invention relates to a playground comprising a number of pillars of a circular cross sectional area, and a series of playground elements including floor panels and side panels, and a series of brackets for attachment of the playground elements to the pillars. The brackets comprise an element coupling portion adapte...
[ "1. A playground comprising a plurality of pillars having a circular cross\nsectional area, a series of playground elements including floor panels and\nside panels, and a series of brackets for attachment of the playground\nelements to the pillars, wherein all the brackets in the series of brackets\ncomprise an ele...
# Patent ## Title Playground ## Abstract The invention relates to a playground comprising a number of pillars of a circular cross sectional area, and a series of playground elements including floor panels and side panels, and a series of brackets for attachment of the playground elements to the pillars. The bracket...
Training sled
A training sled configurable for adding weights in some embodiments to increase friction and provide for weight-training by lifting portions of the sled. Sled components are slidably or pivotably connected to permit lifting a shoulder member of the sled to different heights and to achieve an optimal training angle. The...
[ "1. A resistance training sled, comprising:\n\na pair of upper members, each having first and second ends and independently\nadjustable for length relative to each other;\n\na pair of friction members slidably contacting a surface and each pivotably\nconnected to one of the second ends of the pair of upper members,...
# Patent ## Title Training sled ## Abstract A training sled configurable for adding weights in some embodiments to increase friction and provide for weight-training by lifting portions of the sled. Sled components are slidably or pivotably connected to permit lifting a shoulder member of the sled to different heigh...
Multipurpose exercise stand for compound fitness training
A multipurpose exercise stand for compound fitness training includes a push- training bar assembly, and a base assembly adapted for locating the push- training bar assembly above a supporting surface. The push-training bar assembly includes first and second sets of parallel inside and outside dip grip segments. The fir...
[ "1. A multipurpose exercise stand for compound fitness training, comprising:\n\na horizontal push-training bar assembly comprising first and second pairs of\nparallel tubular inside and outside dip grip segments all residing in the same\nhorizontal plane and all extending in a direction parallel to one another, and...
# Patent ## Title Multipurpose exercise stand for compound fitness training ## Abstract A multipurpose exercise stand for compound fitness training includes a push- training bar assembly, and a base assembly adapted for locating the push- training bar assembly above a supporting surface. The push-training bar assem...
Expandable exercise system
An expandable exercise system is used for mounting a part of an ancillary exercise device. The expandable exercise system includes a main exercise device and another part of the ancillary exercise device. The main exercise device includes a coupling seat. The other part of the ancillary exercise device is pre-mounted t...
[ "1. An expandable exercise system, used for mounting a first part of an\nancillary exercise device, the ancillary exercise device being a rope climbing\nexercise device, and the expandable exercise system comprising:\n\na main exercise device, including a coupling seat, and being a traction\nexercise device; and\n\...
# Patent ## Title Expandable exercise system ## Abstract An expandable exercise system is used for mounting a part of an ancillary exercise device. The expandable exercise system includes a main exercise device and another part of the ancillary exercise device. The main exercise device includes a coupling seat. The...
Indoor fitness bicycle
An exercise bicycle includes an exercise bicycle base body (**1**), a U-shaped support (**2**), a handlebar (**3**), a left sliding rod (**4**), a right sliding rod (**5**) and a supporting plate (**6**), and is characterized in that the supporting plate (**6**) is located on a front supporting rod of the exercise bicy...
[ "1. An exercise bicycle, comprising an exercise bicycle base body (**1**), a\nU-shaped support (**2**), a handlebar (**3**), a left sliding rod (**4**), a\nright sliding rod (**5**) and a supporting plate (**6**); characterized in\nthat the supporting plate (**6**) is located on a front supporting rod of the\nexerc...
# Patent ## Title Indoor fitness bicycle ## Abstract An exercise bicycle includes an exercise bicycle base body (**1**), a U-shaped support (**2**), a handlebar (**3**), a left sliding rod (**4**), a right sliding rod (**5**) and a supporting plate (**6**), and is characterized in that the supporting plate (**6**) ...
Orthopedic hand linear and rotation
A pair of therapeutic devices intended for use by persons in rehabilitative, physical or occupational therapy following hand and wrist surgeries or injuries with both of these devices being customized to better fit the needs of the recovering individual, and both provide superior control, monitoring, and feedback than ...
[ "1. An orthopedic hand rotational device comprising:\n\na base member;\n\nwherein said base member is formed as a rectangular flat plate adapted to be\nclamped to a top surface of a table;\n\na first fixed block member comprising;\n\na center hole having a cylindrical threaded nut member attached therein; and\n\nwh...
# Patent ## Title Orthopedic hand linear and rotation ## Abstract A pair of therapeutic devices intended for use by persons in rehabilitative, physical or occupational therapy following hand and wrist surgeries or injuries with both of these devices being customized to better fit the needs of the recovering individ...
Method for detecting information of exercise and electronic device thereof
An example apparatus and an example method for detecting user's exercise information in an exercise system are disclosed. An example electronic device includes: at least one sensor; a human body communication circuitry; a conductive member electrically connected with the human body communication circuitry and exposed f...
[ "1. An electronic device comprising:\n\na human body communication circuitry;\n\na conductive member electrically connected with the human body communication\ncircuitry and exposed for user contact; and\n\nat least one processor,\n\nwherein the at least one processor is configured to detect contact of a user\nto th...
# Patent ## Title Method for detecting information of exercise and electronic device thereof ## Abstract An example apparatus and an example method for detecting user's exercise information in an exercise system are disclosed. An example electronic device includes: at least one sensor; a human body communication ci...
Method and system for interpreting activity of a person on a flexible mat of a trampoline
A method of interpreting an activity of a person on a flexible mat of a trampoline, the method comprising: at least one processor determining a bounce instruction for the person on the flexible mat; determining a first bounce location of the person on the flexible mat; determining a second bounce location of the person...
[ "1. A method of interpreting an activity of a person on a flexible mat of a\ntrampoline, the method comprising:\n\ndetermining, by a processor, a bounce instruction for the person on the\nflexible mat;\n\ndetermining, by the processor, a first bounce location and a first bounce\nimpact time of the person on the fle...
# Patent ## Title Method and system for interpreting activity of a person on a flexible mat of a trampoline ## Abstract A method of interpreting an activity of a person on a flexible mat of a trampoline, the method comprising: at least one processor determining a bounce instruction for the person on the flexible ma...
Functional training rig kit
A functional training rig kit includes a box and a plurality of components adapted to fit within the box. At least some of the components and the box include elements by which the components are adapted to be attached to the outside of the box to provide at least one functional training rig attached to the outside of t...
[ "1. A functional training rig kit comprising a box and a plurality of\ncomponents adapted to fit within the box, at least one of the plurality of\ncomponents is attachable to an outside of the box to provide at least one\nfunctional training rig attached to the outside of the box, wherein the\nfunctional training r...
# Patent ## Title Functional training rig kit ## Abstract A functional training rig kit includes a box and a plurality of components adapted to fit within the box. At least some of the components and the box include elements by which the components are adapted to be attached to the outside of the box to provide at ...
Swim fin
A swim fin may include a foot pocket configured to receive a foot of a swimmer and a fin blade extending from the foot pocket. The fin blade may be relatively stiff and flex about a hinge region proximate the foot pocket. Fin rails may extend along the lateral edges of the fin blade. The fin rails may include a fin spi...
[ "1. A swim fin comprising:\n\na) a flexible body including a foot pocket adapted to receive a foot of\nswimmer;\n\nb) a substantially stiff fin blade extending outwardly from said foot pocket,\nsaid fin blade including a substantially flat surface between laterally spaced\nedges;\n\nc) fin rails extending along sai...
# Patent ## Title Swim fin ## Abstract A swim fin may include a foot pocket configured to receive a foot of a swimmer and a fin blade extending from the foot pocket. The fin blade may be relatively stiff and flex about a hinge region proximate the foot pocket. Fin rails may extend along the lateral edges of the fin...
Golf ball
A golf ball has a main body **12** and a paint layer **10** positioned outside the main body **12**. The main body **12** has a plurality of minute projections **18** on a surface thereof. The paint layer **10** has a thickness Tp of not less than 5 μm and not greater than 30 μm. Each minute projection **18** is embedd...
[ "1. A golf ball comprising a main body and a paint layer positioned outside\nthe main body and having a thickness Tp of not less than 5 μm and not greater\nthan 30 μm, wherein\n\nthe main body has a plurality of minute projections on a surface thereof,\n\neach minute projection is embedded in the paint layer, and\n...
# Patent ## Title Golf ball ## Abstract A golf ball has a main body **12** and a paint layer **10** positioned outside the main body **12**. The main body **12** has a plurality of minute projections **18** on a surface thereof. The paint layer **10** has a thickness Tp of not less than 5 μm and not greater than 30...
Golf balls having a foam inner core with thermal barrier
Golf balls having a multi-layered core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core assembly preferably includes a foam inner core (center) and surrounding outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition is used to form the foam center. The core layers have different hardness gradients and specific...
[ "1. A golf ball, comprising a core assembly and a cover, the core assembly\ncomprising:\n\ni) an inner core comprising a foam composition having a geometric center,\nouter surface, and thermal barrier layer, wherein the inner core layer has a\ndiameter in the range of about 0.100 to about 1.100 inches and an outer\...
# Patent ## Title Golf balls having a foam inner core with thermal barrier ## Abstract Golf balls having a multi-layered core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core assembly preferably includes a foam inner core (center) and surrounding outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition is u...
Golf ball
A golf ball **2** includes a main body **4** and a paint layer **6** positioned outside the main body **4**. The paint layer **6** includes an inner layer **14** and an outer layer **16** positioned outside the inner layer **14**. When an indentation depth (nm) is measured on a cross-section along a plane passing throu...
[ "1. A golf ball comprising a main body and a paint layer positioned outside\nthe main body, wherein\n\nthe paint layer includes an inner layer and an outer layer positioned outside\nthe inner layer,\n\nwhen an indentation depth (mm) is measured on a cross-section along a plane\npassing through a central point of th...
# Patent ## Title Golf ball ## Abstract A golf ball **2** includes a main body **4** and a paint layer **6** positioned outside the main body **4**. The paint layer **6** includes an inner layer **14** and an outer layer **16** positioned outside the inner layer **14**. When an indentation depth (nm) is measured on...
Leather game ball cover including ghosted alphanumeric and/or graphical indicia
A game ball configured for direct contact with a user's hands includes a cover formed of a natural leather and having an outer surface. The outer surface of the cover includes a pebbled texture. The pebbled texture includes a plurality of spaced apart pebble-like projections extending from a base region. Each of the pe...
[ "1. An inflatable game ball configured for direct contact with a user's hands,\nthe game ball comprising:\n\na flexible, resilient cover formed of a natural leather and having an outer\nsurface, the outer surface of the cover including a pebbled texture, the\npebbled texture including a plurality of spaced apart pe...
# Patent ## Title Leather game ball cover including ghosted alphanumeric and/or graphical indicia ## Abstract A game ball configured for direct contact with a user's hands includes a cover formed of a natural leather and having an outer surface. The outer surface of the cover includes a pebbled texture. The pebbled...
Device for displaying in response to a sensed motion
A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeab...
[ "1. A device for signaling in response to a sensed motion, the device having a\nsingle enclosure, and in the single enclosure comprising:\n\na two-axis accelerometer for producing an output signal responsive to the\ndevice acceleration;\n\na visible light emitter for emitting a visible light signaling a first statu...
# Patent ## Title Device for displaying in response to a sensed motion ## Abstract A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped li...
Variable bounce height club heads and related methods
A golf club head comprising a club head body removably coupled at different times with various attachment members in a recess of the club head body. In some embodiments, the golf club head comprises different characteristics when coupled with different attachment members. In some embodiments, different attachment membe...
[ "1. A golf club head comprising:\n\na partial club head body configured to be removably coupled at different times\nwith a first attachment member and a second attachment member in a recess of\nthe club head body;\n\na back cavity separate from the recess;\n\na custom tuning port weight comprising a top end;\n\nwhe...
# Patent ## Title Variable bounce height club heads and related methods ## Abstract A golf club head comprising a club head body removably coupled at different times with various attachment members in a recess of the club head body. In some embodiments, the golf club head comprises different characteristics when co...
Golf club having removable weight
A golf club head includes a club head body and a weight member that is secured to the body in a weight mount. The weight member is constructed to utilize lateral forces to couple to the head body to minimize the structure required to retain the weight member. The weight member includes a spring feature that is movably ...
[ "1. A weight member for a golf club head including a weight mount, comprising:\n\na weight body defining a side wall and a through hole intersecting the side\nwall, and\n\na spring feature,\n\nwherein the spring feature is a cantilevered arm,\n\nwherein at least a portion of the cantilevered arm is movably coupled ...
# Patent ## Title Golf club having removable weight ## Abstract A golf club head includes a club head body and a weight member that is secured to the body in a weight mount. The weight member is constructed to utilize lateral forces to couple to the head body to minimize the structure required to retain the weight ...
Grip assembly for sports equipment
A grip assembly for an item if sporting equipment. The grip assembly is built around a core that is an elongated tubular body dimensioned for mounting on a grip mounting portion of the sporting equipment. The tubular body is formed with a three dimensional open structure located between an inner and an outer wall. The ...
[ "1. A grip assembly for an item of sporting equipment, said grip assembly\ncomprising an elongated tubular body having a long axis running from a first\nend of the body to a second end of the body that is distal to the first end,\nsaid tubular body comprising;\n\nan inner wall that extends from the first end to the...
# Patent ## Title Grip assembly for sports equipment ## Abstract A grip assembly for an item if sporting equipment. The grip assembly is built around a core that is an elongated tubular body dimensioned for mounting on a grip mounting portion of the sporting equipment. The tubular body is formed with a three dimens...
Removable and reattachable golf club grip
Removable and re-attachable grips design to allow simple, fast changing of grips on shaft. The present disclosure relates in general to a re-changeable or interchangeable grip particularly suited for golf whose attachment requires three basic securing movements. In the first movement, heel components of the grip are fi...
[ "1. A method for attaching a grip onto a hollow golf club shaft at a handle\nregion thereof, the grip having an annular, longitudinal sleeve with an upper\nportion, a lower portion and a medial portion between the upper and lower\nportions, the longitudinal sleeve having an internal diameter and at least one\nradia...
# Patent ## Title Removable and reattachable golf club grip ## Abstract Removable and re-attachable grips design to allow simple, fast changing of grips on shaft. The present disclosure relates in general to a re-changeable or interchangeable grip particularly suited for golf whose attachment requires three basic s...
Multi-target ball toss game and method of playing
A multi-target ball toss game and method of playing is played by players on opposing teams standing behind their respective elongated boxes. The boxes are subdivided into a number of discrete target areas. Each target area has a lid that covers and uncovers the target, depending on whether the ball hits the target area...
[ "1. A multi-target ball tossing game, the game comprising:\n\nmultiple elongated flat target surfaces in an opposing, spaced-apart\nrelationship, the flat target surfaces subdivided into a number of discrete\ntarget areas, each target area having a hinged lid that selectively opens and\ncloses;\n\nwherein each hing...
# Patent ## Title Multi-target ball toss game and method of playing ## Abstract A multi-target ball toss game and method of playing is played by players on opposing teams standing behind their respective elongated boxes. The boxes are subdivided into a number of discrete target areas. Each target area has a lid tha...
Timing display device
A timing display device is defined by an extended length of indicator lights having a first end, a second end, and at least one intermediate location. A controller communicates with the indicator lights for controlled activation of the lights in a set pattern in conjunction with a clock sequence. The pattern of activat...
[ "1. A timing display device comprising:\n\nan extended length of a plurality of indicator lights having a first end, a\nsecond end, and at least one intermediate location,\n\na timing controller communicating with the indicator lights for controlled\nactivation of the lights in a set pattern in conjunction with a c...
# Patent ## Title Timing display device ## Abstract A timing display device is defined by an extended length of indicator lights having a first end, a second end, and at least one intermediate location. A controller communicates with the indicator lights for controlled activation of the lights in a set pattern in c...
Illuminated beer pong assembly
An illuminated beer pong assembly includes a tripod, a box that is pivotally coupled to the tripod and a lid that is hingedly coupled to the box. The lid has a plurality of cup openings to receive a respective beverage cup. A plurality of game light emitters is each positioned within the box and is aligned with a respe...
[ "1. An illuminated beer pong assembly being configured to facilitate the game\nof beer pong to be played in a darkened environment, said assembly comprising:\n\na tripod being positionable between a deployed position and a stored position,\nsaid tripod including a shaft being vertically oriented when said tripod is...
# Patent ## Title Illuminated beer pong assembly ## Abstract An illuminated beer pong assembly includes a tripod, a box that is pivotally coupled to the tripod and a lid that is hingedly coupled to the box. The lid has a plurality of cup openings to receive a respective beverage cup. A plurality of game light emitt...
Practice device for improving volleyball skills
A practice device with an integrated signal emitter that can provide a visual indicator. The practice device includes a dual-arm sleeve in which both arms can be inserted to form a platform for ball handling. The signal emitter integrated with the dual-arm sleeve provides a visual indicator that can effectively teach a...
[ "1. A training system comprising: a practice apparatus comprising, an\nattachment device configured to receive a first forearm and a second forearm,\ncomprising: a tubular construct with a proximal end opening for receiving the\nfirst forearm and the second forearm and a distal end opening, such, that the\ntubular ...
# Patent ## Title Practice device for improving volleyball skills ## Abstract A practice device with an integrated signal emitter that can provide a visual indicator. The practice device includes a dual-arm sleeve in which both arms can be inserted to form a platform for ball handling. The signal emitter integrated...
Golf ring training device and method
A hollow, angled-cylindrical golf ring training device and method provides feedback on the clubface's starting and follow-through conditions. The participant pivots the device from a resting position into a stationary starting position before performing a follow-through motion. In one embodiment, the training device pr...
[ "1. A golf ring training device which provides an immediate feedback about a\nparticipant's clubface control when in a stationary starting position and\nduring a follow through motion toward a target; wherein the golf ring training\ndevice comprises:\n\nA device having a top consisting essentially of a flat surface...
# Patent ## Title Golf ring training device and method ## Abstract A hollow, angled-cylindrical golf ring training device and method provides feedback on the clubface's starting and follow-through conditions. The participant pivots the device from a resting position into a stationary starting position before perfor...
Action detection and activity classification
Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e...
[ "1. A computer-implemented method comprising:\n\nreceiving, by a sensor system having at least a processor and a memory, raw\nsensor data associated with athletic activity of a user, the raw sensor data\nbeing received from one or more sensing devices;\n\ndetermining, by the sensor system and based on a signature o...
# Patent ## Title Action detection and activity classification ## Abstract Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timin...
Athleticism rating and performance measuring system
A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the ath...
[ "1. A method of processing athletic sensor data, comprising:\n\nreceiving, by a base unit, from a first sensor unit, and during a first time\nframe, performance data of a first athlete collected during the first\nathlete's performance of an athletic activity during the first time frame;\n\ngenerating, by the base u...
# Patent ## Title Athleticism rating and performance measuring system ## Abstract A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a ...
Mixed-reality kick tracking and simulation
A mixed-reality kick simulation system includes a ball-tracking sub-system configured to generate ball tracking data when the ball is kicked by a user, a near-eye display configured to display mixed-reality virtual objects displayed over physical objects within a user field of view, and a controller. The near- eye disp...
[ "1. A mixed-reality kick simulation system comprising:\n\na ball-tracking sub-system configured to generate ball-tracking data when the\nball is kicked by a user;\n\na near-eye display configured to display mixed-reality virtual objects\ndisplayed over physical objects within a user field of view, wherein the near-...
# Patent ## Title Mixed-reality kick tracking and simulation ## Abstract A mixed-reality kick simulation system includes a ball-tracking sub-system configured to generate ball tracking data when the ball is kicked by a user, a near-eye display configured to display mixed-reality virtual objects displayed over physi...
Automatic snowboard binding
A binding system includes a base plate and a strap. The strap has a first end and a second end, the first end being affixed relative to the base plate. A strap adjustment assembly is mounted to the base plate. The second end of the strap is connectable to the strap adjustment assembly such that the strap adjustment ass...
[ "1. A binding system comprising:\n\na base plate;\n\na strap having a first end and a second end, the first end of the strap being\naffixed relative to the base plate; and\n\na strap adjustment assembly mounted to the base plate, the second end of the\nstrap being connectable to the strap adjustment assembly such t...
# Patent ## Title Automatic snowboard binding ## Abstract A binding system includes a base plate and a strap. The strap has a first end and a second end, the first end being affixed relative to the base plate. A strap adjustment assembly is mounted to the base plate. The second end of the strap is connectable to th...
Single wheel self-balancing vehicle with tire permitting carving motion
In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a central region, a first lateral region tapering towards a first lateral side of the tire, and a second lat...
[ "1. A single wheel, self-balancing vehicle, comprising:\n\na platform for supporting a standing rider; and\n\na motorized wheel assembly that is rotationally coupled to the platform and is\npowered to transport a rider standing on the platform along a ground surface,\nwherein the motorized wheel assembly includes a...
# Patent ## Title Single wheel self-balancing vehicle with tire permitting carving motion ## Abstract In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a ...
Modular ramp system
A modular ramp system includes a ramp component and a connector releasably joined to the ramp component. The ramp component has first and second inclined surfaces and a connecting portion positioned between the first and second inclined surfaces. The connector has a bottom side formed with a first and second coupling s...
[ "1. A modular ramp system for providing a circular inclined smooth surface and\na surface cooperating with the circular inclined surface on which a user can\ntravel, comprising:\n\nat least one first ramp component made from a single piece material, wherein\nthe at least one first ramp component has a bottom surfac...
# Patent ## Title Modular ramp system ## Abstract A modular ramp system includes a ramp component and a connector releasably joined to the ramp component. The ramp component has first and second inclined surfaces and a connecting portion positioned between the first and second inclined surfaces. The connector has a...
Automatic card shuffler and modified playing card system configured in combination to detect advantage players and cheats
An automatic playing card shuffler system including an automatic playing card shuffler and deck of modified playing cards. The modifications relate to asymmetrical information on each card face, back and/or side for identifying playing card orientation. The asymmetrical information is discernable by one or more image-c...
[ "1. An automatic playing card shuffler system comprising:\n\na group of playing cards including both asymmetric and symmetric arrangements\nof suits comprising hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades on faces thereof\nwherein at least each said face of each playing card within said group of\nplaying cards having a symme...
# Patent ## Title Automatic card shuffler and modified playing card system configured in combination to detect advantage players and cheats ## Abstract An automatic playing card shuffler system including an automatic playing card shuffler and deck of modified playing cards. The modifications relate to asymmetrical ...
Methods of feeding cards
A card-feeding device for feeding cards into a card-handling device may include a card infeed area that supports a stack of cards, where a pivoting arm presses against a card at the top of the stack. Methods of shuffling cards may include providing cards to be shuffled into a card infeed area as a stack with a top and ...
[ "1. A method of feeding cards, the method comprising:\n\nplacing a stack of cards into a card infeed area of a card-feeding device;\n\napplying a force to an uppermost card of the stack of cards with a pivoting\narm having a pivot point that is positioned below an upper portion of the card\ninfeed area and below th...
# Patent ## Title Methods of feeding cards ## Abstract A card-feeding device for feeding cards into a card-handling device may include a card infeed area that supports a stack of cards, where a pivoting arm presses against a card at the top of the stack. Methods of shuffling cards may include providing cards to be ...
Playing card reader
A card reading apparatus is provided for playing a casino table game identified as Down Under Blackjack™. The apparatus includes a camera assembly, a computer, a housing assembly and a plurality of color indicators. The computer receives pixel-based image data from the camera assembly. This data is obtained from the de...
[ "1. An apparatus, for use with at least one deck of conventional playing\ncards, each conventional deck of playing cards consisting of fifty-two cards\ndivided into four suits of Spades, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs, each suit\nconsisting of thirteen playing cards consisting of number value ranks of Ace,\ntwo, three,...
# Patent ## Title Playing card reader ## Abstract A card reading apparatus is provided for playing a casino table game identified as Down Under Blackjack™. The apparatus includes a camera assembly, a computer, a housing assembly and a plurality of color indicators. The computer receives pixel-based image data from ...
Information processing device, information processing method and computer program
[Problem] In the past, a prescribed action could not be executed through an enjoyable operation. [Solution] The information processing device according to one embodiment comprises an output unit for outputting one or more blank areas corresponding to one or more items of blank area information, and one or more objects;...
[ "1. An information processing device configured to receive a web page from a\nserver device through the internet comprising:\n\nan output unit for obtaining from the web page and displaying on a display\ndevice one or more blank areas corresponding to one or more items of blank\narea information, and one or more ob...
# Patent ## Title Information processing device, information processing method and computer program ## Abstract [Problem] In the past, a prescribed action could not be executed through an enjoyable operation. [Solution] The information processing device according to one embodiment comprises an output unit for outpu...
System and method for conducting a drone race or game
A system and method of conducting a drone race or game in a contained area is disclosed herein. The system may also include cameras attached to the drones and the video feed from the camera is transmitted to a computing device used to control the drone and to display the video feed. The system may also use computing de...
[ "1. A system for conducting a drone race or game in a contained area,\ncomprising:\n\na plurality of RF sensor readers attached to a plurality of obstacle\nstructures of a race course, wherein each sensor reader detects a change in an\namplitude of a radio transmission received from at least one of a plurality of\n...
# Patent ## Title System and method for conducting a drone race or game ## Abstract A system and method of conducting a drone race or game in a contained area is disclosed herein. The system may also include cameras attached to the drones and the video feed from the camera is transmitted to a computing device used ...
Techniques for low power monitoring of sports game play
Various embodiments are directed to techniques for reducing electric power employed by devices of a game play monitoring system that collects data during game play in a sport. An apparatus may include an interaction detection component to monitor an interaction sensor of a playing piece to detect an interaction with a ...
[ "1. An apparatus, comprising:\n\na sensor;\n\na first transmitter;\n\na processor coupled to the sensor and the transmitter; and\n\nmemory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising instructions, which\nwhen executed by the processor, cause the processor to:\n\nreceive at least one indication from the sensor;\...
# Patent ## Title Techniques for low power monitoring of sports game play ## Abstract Various embodiments are directed to techniques for reducing electric power employed by devices of a game play monitoring system that collects data during game play in a sport. An apparatus may include an interaction detection comp...
System and device for communicating images
An example device includes at least one camera and a touchscreen user interface including thumbnail images for a plurality of stored pictures and a first button for a communication operation for sending a picture corresponding to a selected thumbnail image to another device.
[ "1. An electronic device comprising:\n\nwireless communication circuitry;\n\na camera;\n\nmemory configured to store pictures taken using the camera;\n\na touchscreen display; and\n\nprocessing circuitry configured to control the electronic device to\ncommunicate one or more pictures stored in the memory by control...
# Patent ## Title System and device for communicating images ## Abstract An example device includes at least one camera and a touchscreen user interface including thumbnail images for a plurality of stored pictures and a first button for a communication operation for sending a picture corresponding to a selected th...
Head mounted display
A system and method for operating a head mounted display (HMD) is provided. The HMD has a head attachment portion and a viewing module coupled to the head attachment portion. The viewing module includes an inner side having a view port into a screen configuring for rendering a virtual reality scene and an exterior hous...
[ "1. A head mounted display (HMD) system, comprising,\n\na head attachment portion;\n\na viewer coupled to the head attachment portion, the viewer including an inner\nside having a view port into a screen configuring for rendering a virtual\nreality scene, and an exterior housing;\n\na communications device for exch...
# Patent ## Title Head mounted display ## Abstract A system and method for operating a head mounted display (HMD) is provided. The HMD has a head attachment portion and a viewing module coupled to the head attachment portion. The viewing module includes an inner side having a view port into a screen configuring for...
Image processing system, image processing method, program, and information storage medium
An image processing system, an image processing method, a program, and an information storage medium for saving more time and effort than ever in excluding an unwanted image from an image to be delivered, the latter image being one in which is disposed an image captured of a user during play of a game, the captured ima...
[ "1. An image processing system comprising:\n\na play image acquiring section configured to acquire a play image indicative\nof the content of a game being played by a user in a real space;\n\na captured image acquiring section configured to acquire a captured image of\nat least a portion of the real space captured ...
# Patent ## Title Image processing system, image processing method, program, and information storage medium ## Abstract An image processing system, an image processing method, a program, and an information storage medium for saving more time and effort than ever in excluding an unwanted image from an image to be de...
Terminal device
A terminal device receives an input instruction on a game process that corresponds to an input reception area when a touch operation input on the input reception area has been detected by a first detection process, and disables a given input instruction that corresponds to the input reception area when a slide operatio...
[ "1. A terminal device comprising:\n\na processor programmed to:\n\ncause a touch panel display screen to display a first input reception area and\na second input reception area that differs from the first input reception\narea, the first input reception area corresponding to a first input\ninstruction performed by ...
# Patent ## Title Terminal device ## Abstract A terminal device receives an input instruction on a game process that corresponds to an input reception area when a touch operation input on the input reception area has been detected by a first detection process, and disables a given input instruction that corresponds...
Apparatus and method for managing operations of accessories in multi-dimensions
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for presenting in a graphical user interface a plurality of associable three-dimensional (3D) actions and a plurality of accessories having distinct operational functions, receiving a request to associate one of the plural...
[ "1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, comprising executable\ninstructions that, when executed by a processing system including a processor,\nfacilitate performance of operations, comprising:\n\nobtaining three-dimensional (3D) recorded stimuli generated by a 3D gaming\naccessory, wherein the 3D rec...
# Patent ## Title Apparatus and method for managing operations of accessories in multi-dimensions ## Abstract A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for presenting in a graphical user interface a plurality of associable three-dimensional (3D) actions and a ...
Active social network
A communication analysis system for an online game is described. A communication history among players of the online game is retrieved. Communication tracking metrics are generated based on the communication history of the players of the online game. A retention analysis is performed with the communication tracking met...
[ "1. A system comprising:\n\none or more computer processors; and\n\none or more memory devices having stored thereon instructions that are\nexecutable by the one or more computer processors to configure the one or more\ncomputer processors to perform operations comprising:\n\naccessing a social interaction history ...
# Patent ## Title Active social network ## Abstract A communication analysis system for an online game is described. A communication history among players of the online game is retrieved. Communication tracking metrics are generated based on the communication history of the players of the online game. A retention a...
Game console controller and controller system for game consoles
To allow users who usually play games on a personal computer to enter input to game consoles for domestic use without being stressed. A controller system for game consoles is made up of a game console controller **100** and a mouse **200**. The mouse **200** is identical to an ordinary mouse. The game console controll...
[ "1. A game console controller for use with a computer mouse capable of\ngenerating point data indicating an amount and direction of movement of the\nmouse by way of a user and including a mouse output interface configured to\ntransmit the point data to the game console controller, the game console\ncontroller compr...
# Patent ## Title Game console controller and controller system for game consoles ## Abstract To allow users who usually play games on a personal computer to enter input to game consoles for domestic use without being stressed. A controller system for game consoles is made up of a game console controller **100** a...
Mechanisms for reducing latency and ghosting displays
In one embodiment, an apparatus having an integrated circuit made of substrate, at least three light emitters arranged on the substrate, and driver circuitry located on the integrated circuit, the driver circuitry to drive an ultra low persistence display to remove ghosting and nausea.
[ "1. A gaming system, comprising:\n\nan image sensor to capture images;\n\nan image signal processor (ISP) communicatively coupled to the image sensor to\nperform demosaicing;\n\na central processing unit (CPU) communicatively coupled to the ISP and to a\ngraphics processing unit (GPU), wherein the combination of th...
# Patent ## Title Mechanisms for reducing latency and ghosting displays ## Abstract In one embodiment, an apparatus having an integrated circuit made of substrate, at least three light emitters arranged on the substrate, and driver circuitry located on the integrated circuit, the driver circuitry to drive an ultra ...
Information processing device and recording medium
A process is performed by linking communication information acquired by Near field radio communication from a client device with position information of the client device. An information processing device (**1**) includes an association unit (**211**) configured to: acquire via an NFC unit (**112**) configured to perfo...
[ "1. An information processing device, comprising:\n\nterminal information acquisition circuitry configured to acquire, from a\nclient device, via communication circuitry configured to perform Near field\nradio communication, terminal information held by the client device placed\nover a touch panel;\n\nposition info...
# Patent ## Title Information processing device and recording medium ## Abstract A process is performed by linking communication information acquired by Near field radio communication from a client device with position information of the client device. An information processing device (**1**) includes an associatio...
Method of using cloud infrastructure and virtualization for bandwidth-efficient remote video streaming of software application operation by executing computer-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium
A method of using cloud infrastructure and virtualization for bandwidth- efficient remote video streaming of software application operation allows end users to stream their interaction with a software application on their computer, video gaming software applications in particular, to viewers while requiring minimal ban...
[ "1. A method of using cloud infrastructure and virtualization for bandwidth-\nefficient remote video streaming of software application operation by\nexecuting computer-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory\ncomputer-readable medium, the method comprising:\n\nproviding a client software application, whe...
# Patent ## Title Method of using cloud infrastructure and virtualization for bandwidth-efficient remote video streaming of software application operation by executing computer-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium ## Abstract A method of using cloud infrastructure and virtuali...
System and method for improving the graphics performance of hosted applications
One or more hardware components identify a bottleneck stage within a processor pipeline that processes frames of a video stream. The bottleneck stage has a first clock. An upstream stage receives a feedback signal from the bottleneck stage. The upstream stage has a second clock and the feedback signal includes informat...
[ "1. A method, comprising operations of:\n\nidentifying a bottleneck stage within a processor pipeline processing frames\nof a video stream generated by program code of a video game being played by a\nuser, the video game being executed by a server and said video stream is\ntransmitted to a client computer, the bott...
# Patent ## Title System and method for improving the graphics performance of hosted applications ## Abstract One or more hardware components identify a bottleneck stage within a processor pipeline that processes frames of a video stream. The bottleneck stage has a first clock. An upstream stage receives a feedback...
Game program and game apparatus
A forward direction line is set on a course, in a virtual game world, on which a player object is allowed to move. An advancing direction at a current position of the player object is determined based on the forward direction line. The advancing direction is determined as a direction in which the player object advances...
[ "1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon a\ngame program for moving an object on a course in a virtual game world, the\ngame program comprising instructions that cause a computer of a game apparatus\nto:\n\nset a virtual camera in the virtual game world, wherein the virtual camera...
# Patent ## Title Game program and game apparatus ## Abstract A forward direction line is set on a course, in a virtual game world, on which a player object is allowed to move. An advancing direction at a current position of the player object is determined based on the forward direction line. The advancing directio...
Program, game system, electronic device, server, and game control method for improving operability for user input
The present invention provides a program for a game in which characters operated by an electronic device and other electronic devices are placed in a common game field to play the game, the program causing the electronic device to execute receiving positions of the individual characters in the game field from a server;...
[ "1. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program for a game in\nwhich characters operated by an electronic device and one or more other\nelectronic devices connected to a server via a network are placed in a common\ngame field to play the game, the electronic device including a display unit\nand a co...
# Patent ## Title Program, game system, electronic device, server, and game control method for improving operability for user input ## Abstract The present invention provides a program for a game in which characters operated by an electronic device and other electronic devices are placed in a common game field to p...
System and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data
A system and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data is described. Embodiments capture gameplay data directly at the gaming console, without the need for external hardware. This allows users to easily capture rich console gaming experiences and share them across a variety of outlets. In one embodiment, the...
[ "1. A method for embedding links into stored gameplay, the method comprising:\n\nretrieving stored gameplay and gameplay metadata from an electronic storage\ndevice, the stored gameplay comprising a buffered first portion of gameplay\nand a captured second portion of gameplay that is an uninterrupted\ncontinuation ...
# Patent ## Title System and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data ## Abstract A system and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data is described. Embodiments capture gameplay data directly at the gaming console, without the need for external hardware. This allows users to easily capture ...
System for generating game replay video
Provided are a system for generating a game replay video, and more particularly, a system for generating a game replay video as a virtual reality (VR) video by recording a game play situation to be viewed on a replay terminal. According to the system for generating a game replay video, a VR video in a form of inducing ...
[ "1. A system for generating a game replay video, comprising:\n\na game object storage unit storing, as game object information, shape data\ncorresponding to respective identification numbers of game objects to appear\nin a game replay video;\n\na game replay information storage unit storing, as game replay informat...
# Patent ## Title System for generating game replay video ## Abstract Provided are a system for generating a game replay video, and more particularly, a system for generating a game replay video as a virtual reality (VR) video by recording a game play situation to be viewed on a replay terminal. According to the sy...
Information processing apparatus
An information processing apparatus that can present smell to a user in an appropriate mode utilizing a smell presentation device is provided. The information processing apparatus acquires content information relating to the substance of a content that includes at least one of video and audio to be presented to the use...
[ "1. An information processing apparatus that controls a smell presentation\ndevice that presents smell to a user, the information processing apparatus\ncomprising:\n\nan acquisition unit configured to acquire content information relating to the\nsubstance of a content that includes video indicative of a state of a ...
# Patent ## Title Information processing apparatus ## Abstract An information processing apparatus that can present smell to a user in an appropriate mode utilizing a smell presentation device is provided. The information processing apparatus acquires content information relating to the substance of a content that ...
Information processing apparatus, information processing system, information processing method, and storage medium having stored therein information processing program
An information processing apparatus performs predetermined game processing based on operation inputs from a plurality of operation devices and generates a game image based on the game processing. Then, in accordance with the number of the operation devices used for the game processing, the information processing appara...
[ "1. An information processing apparatus comprising:\n\na display configured to display an image;\n\nan external image output device configured to output an image to an external\ndisplay; and\n\na computer processor configured to:\n\nreceive operation inputs from a plurality of operation devices;\n\nbased on the ope...
# Patent ## Title Information processing apparatus, information processing system, information processing method, and storage medium having stored therein information processing program ## Abstract An information processing apparatus performs predetermined game processing based on operation inputs from a plurality ...
Composing an image
The invention relates to a computer implemented method for controlling the display of a tile image on a display of the computer device, the method comprising: storing in a computer memory at the computer device, image texture data comprising a plurality of sets of predefined masks, each set of predefined masks for form...
[ "1. A computer implemented method for controlling the display of a tile image\non a display of a computer device, the method comprising:\n\nreceiving at the computer device an image file comprising image texture data\nand a shader program;\n\nstoring in a computer memory at the computer device, the image texture da...
# Patent ## Title Composing an image ## Abstract The invention relates to a computer implemented method for controlling the display of a tile image on a display of the computer device, the method comprising: storing in a computer memory at the computer device, image texture data comprising a plurality of sets of pr...
Game processing method and recording medium
A game processing method executed by an information processing device includes switching a position of a virtual camera for generating an image of a first- person view point in a virtual three-dimensional space in a plurality of positions set in advance based on an operation input of a user. A direction of the virtual ...
[ "1. A game processing method executed by an information processing device,\ncomprising:\n\ngenerating an image of a first-person view point of a virtual camera in a\nvirtual three-dimensional space at a first position of a plurality of\npositions set in advance;\n\nswitching the first-person view point from the fir...
# Patent ## Title Game processing method and recording medium ## Abstract A game processing method executed by an information processing device includes switching a position of a virtual camera for generating an image of a first- person view point in a virtual three-dimensional space in a plurality of positions set...
Method, apparatus and terminal for displaying prompt information
A method for displaying prompt information is performed at a terminal having one or more processors, a touchscreen, and memory storing a plurality of programs to be executed by the one or more processors, the method including: acquiring current game progress information in a game process; acquiring, according to the ga...
[ "1. A method for displaying prompt information performed at a terminal having\none or more processors, a touchscreen, and memory storing a plurality of\nprograms to be executed by the one or more processors, the method comprising:\n\nacquiring current game progress information in a game process;\n\nacquiring, accor...
# Patent ## Title Method, apparatus and terminal for displaying prompt information ## Abstract A method for displaying prompt information is performed at a terminal having one or more processors, a touchscreen, and memory storing a plurality of programs to be executed by the one or more processors, the method inclu...
Game apparatus, game controlling method and storage medium for determining a terrain based on a distribution of collision positions
A non-limiting example game system includes a game apparatus, and a terminal device and a television are connected to the game apparatus. A game image to be displayed on the television is an image that various kinds of objects arranged in a virtual space are imaged by a virtual camera. A determination object of a three...
[ "1. A game apparatus, comprising:\n\na processing system that includes at least one hardware processor, the\nprocessing system configured to:\n\narrange terrain objects in a virtual space;\n\nmove a character object in the virtual space based on an operation of a\nplayer;\n\ncalculate collision positions for a plur...
# Patent ## Title Game apparatus, game controlling method and storage medium for determining a terrain based on a distribution of collision positions ## Abstract A non-limiting example game system includes a game apparatus, and a terminal device and a television are connected to the game apparatus. A game image to ...
Method, device, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium for interaction to event in virtual space
A processing method includes mapping a first physical object into a first virtual object in a virtual space; generating a collision signal in response to the first virtual object overlap a second virtual object in the virtual space; and providing the collision signal to the first physical object, so that the first phys...
[ "1. A VR interactive processing method, comprising:\n\nmapping a first physical object in a first physical space into a first virtual\nobject in a virtual space;\n\nmapping a first physical position of the first physical object into a first\nvirtual position in the virtual space;\n\nmapping a second physical object...
# Patent ## Title Method, device, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium for interaction to event in virtual space ## Abstract A processing method includes mapping a first physical object into a first virtual object in a virtual space; generating a collision signal in response to the first virtual obje...
Storage medium, game apparatus, game system and game control method
A non-limiting example game apparatus includes a display device, and a game screen is displayed on the display device. For example, a player character, an enemy character, a background object, etc. are displayed in the game screen. If a throw mode is set, a target cursor is moved on a predetermined plane in a virtual s...
[ "1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a game program\nexecutable by a computer of an information processing apparatus, wherein the\ngame program, when executed, causes one or more processors of the computer to\nat least:\n\nmove a cursor object on a predetermined plane based on an operation ...
# Patent ## Title Storage medium, game apparatus, game system and game control method ## Abstract A non-limiting example game apparatus includes a display device, and a game screen is displayed on the display device. For example, a player character, an enemy character, a background object, etc. are displayed in the...
Storing information from a verification device and accessing the information from a gaming device to verify that the gaming device is communicating with a server
A system includes a server, which provides activities and possibly other services to a player through a mobile gaming device. To verify that the mobile gaming device is communicating with the server, information received from a verification device is stored. Thereafter, in response to a request from the mobile gaming d...
[ "1. A method comprising:\n\nin response to a device of a user activating at the device an address of a\nverification server, generating, by a processor of the verification server,\ncommands directed to the device to render, on a display of the device, a\ngraphical interface object to allow the user of the device to...
# Patent ## Title Storing information from a verification device and accessing the information from a gaming device to verify that the gaming device is communicating with a server ## Abstract A system includes a server, which provides activities and possibly other services to a player through a mobile gaming device...
Systems and methods for match-3 strategic adventure games
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for a board game or an electronic version of the same, including a match-3 component and a strategy game piece component. The game may be implemented as a physical board game or as a computer-executed application. Matches of three or more tokens or icons result in an ...
[ "1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when\nexecuted by a processor, cause the processor to:\n\ncause a display device to display a first game-piece field;\n\nenable a user to strategically position at least one game piece character\nwithin the first game-piece field;\n\ncause the...
# Patent ## Title Systems and methods for match-3 strategic adventure games ## Abstract The present disclosure provides systems and methods for a board game or an electronic version of the same, including a match-3 component and a strategy game piece component. The game may be implemented as a physical board game o...
Method for creating a mini-game
A starting location for the mini-game is chosen in the legacy game state. A snapshot is generated of that location. Once the snapshot is taken, trigger events are identified. Triggers corresponding to the trigger events are identified. A mini-game script is generated using the snapshot and triggers. It is emphasized th...
[ "1. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions\nfor implementing a mini-game, wherein execution of the program instructions by\none or more processors of a computer system causes the one or more processors\nto carry out a method, the method comprising:\n\na. sending one or more load i...
# Patent ## Title Method for creating a mini-game ## Abstract A starting location for the mini-game is chosen in the legacy game state. A snapshot is generated of that location. Once the snapshot is taken, trigger events are identified. Triggers corresponding to the trigger events are identified. A mini-game script...
Controller docking device for portable electronics and method of use
A controller docking device comprising a controller casing having a mobile device receptacle extending inward from a casing front panel. Various user input devices are integrated into the front panel, preferably locating a directional controller on a left side and an action controller on a right side of the mobile devi...
[ "1. A method of using a controller docking device for providing input to an\ninstruction set operating on a portable computing device, the method\ncomprising steps of:\n\nobtaining a controller docking device comprising:\n\ncontroller casing comprising a front panel, a rear panel, and an intermediary\ncircumferenti...
# Patent ## Title Controller docking device for portable electronics and method of use ## Abstract A controller docking device comprising a controller casing having a mobile device receptacle extending inward from a casing front panel. Various user input devices are integrated into the front panel, preferably locat...
Amusement ride
An amusement ride having a track (**15**) with a curved portion, a carriage (**1**) for holding an occupant (**7**) that is movable along the track, and a braking system. At least part of the carriage (**1**) will move in response to at least one inertial force acting upon the carriage as the carriage traverses the cur...
[ "1. An amusement ride comprising:\n\na track having a curved portion;\n\na carriage for holding an occupant that is movable along the track, wherein\nthe carriage is configured such that at least part of the carriage will move\nin response to at least one inertial force acting upon the carriage as the\ncarriage tra...
# Patent ## Title Amusement ride ## Abstract An amusement ride having a track (**15**) with a curved portion, a carriage (**1**) for holding an occupant (**7**) that is movable along the track, and a braking system. At least part of the carriage (**1**) will move in response to at least one inertial force acting up...
Inflatable surfing apparatus and method
A water or other amusement attraction that includes an inflatable portion or material. A cavity of the attraction is located underneath an upper surface, the upper surface configured to support a flow of water and at least one rider thereon. A volume of water is configured to be disposed within the cavity, the upper su...
[ "1. An amusement attraction comprising:\n\na base having an inflatable portion and defining a cavity therein, the cavity\nconfigured to hold a volume of fluid;\n\na riding surface connected with the base and extending over at least a portion\nof the cavity for floating upon the volume of fluid in the cavity;\n\nwhe...
# Patent ## Title Inflatable surfing apparatus and method ## Abstract A water or other amusement attraction that includes an inflatable portion or material. A cavity of the attraction is located underneath an upper surface, the upper surface configured to support a flow of water and at least one rider thereon. A vo...
Water sprayer for trampoline jumping surface
A trampoline water spraying system is provided and includes one or more sprayers configured to extend through the jumping surface of the trampoline, and tubing connecting the one or more sprayers to a water source. A sprayer for emitting water onto a trampoline is also provided. The sprayer includes a fitting configure...
[ "1. A trampoline water spraying system comprising:\n\none or more sprayers configured to extend through the jumping surface of the\ntrampoline; and\n\ntubing connecting the one or more sprayers to a water source,\n\nwherein the one or more sprayers comprise:\n\na fitting having a tube connection end connecting the ...
# Patent ## Title Water sprayer for trampoline jumping surface ## Abstract A trampoline water spraying system is provided and includes one or more sprayers configured to extend through the jumping surface of the trampoline, and tubing connecting the one or more sprayers to a water source. A sprayer for emitting wat...
Speed simulation effect
Provided herein is a ride system. The ride system includes a ride vehicle configured to move along a ride path at a first speed in a forward direction. Furthermore, the ride system includes a display system proximate the ride path, such that the display system displays imagery of an object moving at a second speed and ...
[ "1. A ride system comprising:\n\na ride vehicle configured to move along a ride path at a first speed in a\nforward direction;\n\na display system proximate the ride path, wherein the display system is\nexternal to the ride vehicle, wherein the display system is configured to\ndisplay imagery of an object moving at...
# Patent ## Title Speed simulation effect ## Abstract Provided herein is a ride system. The ride system includes a ride vehicle configured to move along a ride path at a first speed in a forward direction. Furthermore, the ride system includes a display system proximate the ride path, such that the display system d...
Spinning top toy
A spinning top toy used for battle games in which the spinning top toy collides with an opponent spinning top toy includes a shaft part, a body, and first and second gripping members. The body is configured on the shaft part. The first and second gripping members are configured on at least a part of an outer periphery ...
[ "1. A spinning top toy used for battle games in which the spinning top toy\ncollides with an opponent spinning top toy, comprising:\n\na shaft part;\n\na body configured on the shaft part;\n\nfirst and second gripping members being configured on at least a part of an\nouter periphery of the body; and\n\nan urging p...
# Patent ## Title Spinning top toy ## Abstract A spinning top toy used for battle games in which the spinning top toy collides with an opponent spinning top toy includes a shaft part, a body, and first and second gripping members. The body is configured on the shaft part. The first and second gripping members are c...