443results about "Water-skiing" patented technology

An artificial surface includes a substrate configured to support the artificial surface, a plurality of fibers formed integrally with and protruding upward from the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of fibers is individually molded. and a controller coupled to one or more of the plurality of fibers, wherein the controller is configured to control technology embedded in the one or more of the plurality of the fibers.

A playing court apparatus for facilitating playing of a game having a base assembly configured to be disposed on any type of ground surface using a leveling foundation. The base assembly includes a plurality of base units that can be interconnected in a modular manner to support a playing surface. The base units are made from a variety of layers configured to improve the structural integrity of the playing surface and provide enhanced features. The playing surface is made from a plurality of surface panels modularly connected to each other. The surface panels are also made from a variety of layers to improve the functionality of the surface. The leveling foundation utilizes a plurality of legs to support the base units. For a complete, all encompassing playing court, the playing court can further have a netting system, a fencing system, and a lighting system.

A ride feature is disclosed using conjoined bowl structures formed of multiple bowl structures attached to each other. In a two bowl embodiment, the ride vehicle rides about at least a portion of a periphery of a first bowl structure and then about at least a portion of a periphery of a second bowl structure before exiting the ride feature. The ride vehicle may exit the conjoined bowl structure from either the first bowl structure or the second bowl structure. In alternative embodiments, the conjoined bowl feature may be comprised of more than two conjoined bowls, the bowls may be of different diameter, and / or the bowls may have a constantly decreasing or increasing diameter.

A floor assembly may include an array of display devices facing in an upward direction, and a composite glass floor panel arranged above the array of display devices. The composite glass floor panel may be translucent and include a light diffusion layer.

An apparatus for providing protection to a parking block against damage caused by physical contact is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first lower side, a first diagonal side adjacent the first lower side, a top side adjacent the first diagonal side, a second diagonal side adjacent the top side opposite the first lower side, and a second lower side.

A method of providing a snow storage with heat-insulation, the method including covering a snow pile made at a snow storage site with heat-insulating materials of which at least some are insulation boards. In the method, the insulation of the snow pile is carried out by using insulation board mats which include several insulation boards, or insulation board groups consisting of several insulation boards attached against each other, side by side and / or one after another, and which are pivotably joined together, alternately at the upper corners and the lower corners of their opposite transversal end edges, the resulting continuous insulation board mat composed of several insulation boards one after another being foldable into an accordion-like insulation board bundle and re-openable into a continuous insulation board mat. The invention also relates to equipment for providing a snow storage with heat-insulation.

A sports line kit includes a plurality of tape lines, including longer lines that provide sidelines, medium length lines that provide baselines and kitchen lines, and shorter lines that provide service lines. Indicia are included on the tape lines for quick and convenient assembly of the sports court. Each tape line has one adhesive side and one slip-resistant side. In at least some embodiments, the kit further includes balls, paddles, rackets and / or a sports net. In at least some additional embodiments, the kit further includes a line gauge configured to measure the diagonal of a court assembled with the sports line kit.

A ride feature includes a first bowl structure having a substantially constant first radius; and a second bowl structure having a substantially constant second radius that is less than the substantially constant first radius, wherein the second bowl structure is attached to the first bowl structure such that a conjoined bowl structure is formed from the first bowl structure and the second bowl structure, the conjoined bowl structure further comprising: a rider entrance into the conjoined bowl structure; and a rider exit out of the conjoined bowl structure.

This invention relates to a mobile water sports court comprising a Net Module (3), a Line Module (2), and a Support Module (1). The Net Module (3) is positioned above the water surface and includes a Net Body (31), Upper and Lower Holder Cables (32, 33), and Sliding Hooks (34). The Line Module (2) is placed on the water surface and features Border Lines (20) with Marker-Holding Ropes (21) supporting cylindrical Boundary Markers (22), secured with Carabiners (23) and Corner Clips (24). The Support Module (1) includes Anchor Screws (11), Ground Screws (12), Guy Ropes (13a), Anchor Ropes (13b), Lower and Upper Support Pillars (14, 18), a Centerline (15) and Anchor Buoys (16), which connect the modules and secure the court. Additionally, a Pool Fixation Kit (10) with Threaded Anchor Plates (10a), Eye Bolts (10b), and Cushion Feet (10c, 10d) is provided for easy anchoring in pool environments, replacing traditional anchor methods. This modular structure offers stability, adaptability, and portability for water sports courts in both open water and pool settings.

An anchor includes a frame assembly and a removable cover plug. The frame assembly includes an access frame having a bottom and a wall defining an upper opening and a cavity therein, a first flexible seal extends above the upper opening of the wall, and at least one vertical member is in communication with the cavity of the access frame. The plug is operable for covering opening in the access frame. The plug includes a platform for supporting synthetic turf on the platform. When the plug is removed, at least one stanchion of a base, a home plate, a double base, or a pitcher's rubber is engageable with the vertical member.

A device configured to be disposed within a granular medium to raise a layer thereof, the device having: a flexible envelope forming an internal volume; an inflatable element in the internal volume, interposed between the envelope's upper and lower surfaces, the element's inflation and deflation varying the internal volume; an injection device for filling the inflatable element with a fluid; the device being switchable from a first configuration having the inflated inflatable element occupy a first volume to a second configuration having the inflated inflatable element occupy a second volume greater than the first to deform the upper surface vertically to raise the granular medium's layer, and vice versa; the device further being switchable from the first or second configuration to a third configuration having the envelope's lower surface deform vertically to allow the device to ascend through the granular medium. Also, a method of deforming a granular medium layer.

A ride feature is disclosed using conjoined bowl structures formed of multiple bowl structures attached to each other. In a two bowl embodiment, the ride vehicle rides about at least a portion of a periphery of a first bowl structure and then about at least a portion of a periphery of a second bowl structure before exiting the ride feature. The ride vehicle may exit the conjoined bowl structure from either the first bowl structure or the second bowl structure. In alternative embodiments, the conjoined bowl feature may be comprised of more than two conjoined bowls, the bowls may be of different diameter, and / or the bowls may have a constantly decreasing or increasing diameter.

A system includes a rectangular shaped body, an irregular pentagon shaped body, and a spool. The spool includes a cord having a first end coupled to the spool, a second end configured to unwind at least partially from the spool, and an indicium marked at a position along a length of the cord associated with a pitching distance disposed between the rectangular shaped body and the irregular pentagon shaped body.

The intelligent badminton court comprises a standard badminton court and a net rack located in the middle of the standard badminton court, the net rack comprises an intelligent net post for supporting a badminton net, and the intelligent net post comprises an intelligent control platform at the bottom, a supporting rod located on the intelligent control platform and an identification recording module located at the top of the supporting rod; the recognition and recording module can track and record the movement trace of the badminton and is connected with the signal end and the control end of the intelligent control platform, and the recognition and recording module transmits video signals to the intelligent control platform and receives control signals of the intelligent control platform. The problem that existing shuttlecock real-time perception and interaction are difficult to apply to daily playing scenes is solved, and the method can be widely applied to sports venues.

The invention is a portable, foldable line demarcation system comprising line demarcation slats comprised of slat segments, hinging fixtures, and inter-slat attachment fixtures. The line demarcation slats are deployed such that they form side lines, back lines and interior lines compliant with sports authority play-area standards or rectangular-area standards describing allocated areas of use.

A playing court apparatus for facilitating playing of a game having a base assembly configured to be disposed on any type of ground surface using a leveling foundation. The base assembly includes a plurality of base units that can be interconnected in a modular manner to support a playing surface. The base units are made from a variety of layers configured to improve the structural integrity of the playing surface and provide enhanced features. The playing surface is made from a plurality of surface panels modularly connected to each other. The surface panels are also made from a variety of layers to improve the functionality of the surface. The leveling foundation utilizes a plurality of legs to support the base units. For a complete, all encompassing playing court, the playing court can further have a netting system, a fencing system, and a lighting system.

An open field game arrangement comprising a playing field including one or more unmanned vehicles that serve as ground or air targets, one or more display projectors that generate holographic targets, and a control system that determines whether a particular target was struck and generates one or more responses, such as a sound effect, a smoke effect, a scoring event, or other preprogrammed responses to a particular event.

The present invention provides a bidirectional energy-transfer system comprising: a thermally and / or electrically conductive concrete, disposed in a structural object; a location of energy supply or demand that is physically isolated from, but in thermodynamic and / or electromagnetic communication with, the thermally and / or electrically conductive concrete; and a means of transferring energy between the structural object and the location of energy supply or demand. The system can be a single node in a neural network. The thermally and / or electrically conductive concrete includes a conductive, shock-absorbing material, such as graphite. Preferred compositions are disclosed for the thermally and / or electrically conductive concrete. The bidirectional energy-transfer system may be present in a solar-energy collection system, a grade beam, an indoor radiant flooring system, a structural wall or ceiling, a bridge, a roadway, a driveway, a parking lot, a commercial aviation runway, a military runway, a grain silo, or pavers, for example.

The utility model discloses an annular plastic runway wind and rain playground complex building device. Comprising an annular plastic track windstorm playground building device module, an underground building device module, a curve outer side ground multi-layer building device module and a straightway outer side ground multi-layer building device module which are arranged and combined, and a sports facility intelligent product and system. The utility model particularly relates to an annular plastic runway wind and rain playground complex building device which can be used for shading and preventing rain and snow on sunny days and rainy and snowy days to carry out track and field sports and various recreational and sports activities on sports runways and fields.

A device for covering a surface includes a cover (9), a drum mounted to rotate and able to wind or unwind the cover, and a translation system. The translation system includes a pair of closing spools (11r) mounted to rotate about a closing shaft (12) and each coupled to a closing cord (1c) to move the drum on rails (6) in a closing sense (Dc), and an axle shaft (12) coupled to the drum (2t) the rotation of which enables winding of the cover onto the drum (2t) and to move the cover on the rails in an opening sense (Do). A motor (M) connected to a driving shaft (10M) and coupled to a clutch system is configured to enable the driving shaft to actuate alternately rotation of the closing shaft (11) and the axle shaft (12).

The invention discloses a digital runway-based track and field training information acquisition and feedback system, which comprises hardware equipment and a software system, and is characterized in that the hardware equipment comprises a digital runway main body, a high-speed camera main body and an intelligent bracelet main body; the software system comprises a data acquisition module, a data transmission module, a data processing module, a data analysis module, a real-time feedback module and a training report generation module, the digital runway basic sensor, the high-speed camera and the intelligent bracelet are combined for data acquisition, and the pressure sensor, the speed sensor and the stride sensor can acquire athlete sports mechanics data; the high-speed camera can capture motion posture details, the intelligent bracelet monitors the physiological state, multi-source data fusion enables collected information to be more comprehensive, and limitation of a single data source is avoided; through comprehensive data acquisition and accurate feedback, the athletes can optimize technical actions, the coaches can reasonably arrange training content and intensity, and the athletic performance of the athletes is effectively improved.

When the wheels of the powder container are in the first state where they are in contact with the ground, the powder container is unstable and it is not possible to draw a line accurately on the ground. [Solution] The powder container and the vehicle main body are connected by inserting a rod member that stands vertically on a rotating member that can rotate left and right at the front of the vehicle main body into the connecting tube of the connecting part, thereby stabilizing the powder container and preventing it from shaking when an operator performs line drawing work.

The utility model is applicable to the field of artificial ski fields, and provides an artificial ski field based on a box body structure and a control system thereof, the artificial ski field comprises a frame structure formed by a plurality of bottom ribs and stand columns, and the frame structure is fixedly connected with a heat preservation top plate and a plurality of heat preservation vertical plates; the bottom ribs, the stand columns, the heat-preservation top plate and the multiple heat-preservation vertical plates jointly form a box body structure. A skiing blanket device with the inclination angle capable of being adjusted in an electric control mode is installed in the box structure, a first display unit is installed in front of the running direction of the skiing blanket device, and a detector is installed in the box structure. Therefore, the device can be conveniently disassembled and assembled, the construction period is shortened, and the device can be moved, adjusted and optimized according to needs. And the area of the ski field is expanded by increasing the box body. And the construction cost is relatively low, the device can be repeatedly used, and the long-term operation cost is greatly reduced.

Use of a spreading granulate as infill granulate for grass and artificial turf pitches, wherein the infill granulate comprises a polymer matrix with a proportion of between 10 wt.% and 100 wt.% of at least one biodegradable polymer and at least one filler from the group of natural fillers embedded in the polymer matrix with the at least one biodegradable polymer, characterized in that the infill granulate comprises at least one filler from the group of crushed fruit kernels with a higher hardness than that of the polymer matrix.

A mobile fitness training and testing device (MFD) may permit a rapid deployment of an exercise area The MFD may include a lane that is temporarily encapsulated within a containment unit during storage. During use, a team of users may grasp at least one handle of the containment unit and transport the MFD to a desired training location. The lane may be secured to a surface via a plurality of anchors. One or more lanes may be coupled vertically and / or horizontally to increase a size of the testing environment.

A clock device is in communication with a remote computing device that is configured to adjust the time of a countdown and define an adjusted time value. The remote device communicates the adjusted time to the clock device, which automatically displays the adjusted time on a screen. The adjusted time is further communicated to a cloud server via API. The adjusted time is accessible by authorized third parties for display or broadcast. Accordingly, a user may adjust and track a countdown and may define an official time that is automatically displayed to a variety of end-users in real-time. The clock device may be positioned adjacent a competition area and may include a rigid metal frame and a flexible LED screen extending around the perimeter of the frame. The clock device may include hardware and software for processing and outputting the adjusted time to the cloud server.