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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120107782 | Training device for martial artists and boxers A trainer for a martial artist or boxer is provided comprising a container, a movable element positioned within container and a handle for grasping the trainer. The movable element produces an audible signal when it strikes a forward surface of the container and a muted... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120082960 | EARLY LEARNING TOOLS AND KITS INCLUDING MANIPULATOR DEVICES FOR ORGANIZED PLAY Disclosed are manipulator devices for use in learning games, and kits utilizing the same. The manipulator devices my be a substantially elongated and flat body formed of flexible material and at least partially stuffed to resemble a bean bag. The body is adapted to be c... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20110318720 | Potty training device for boys A potty training device for use on toilets has a target releasably attached to a bent rod which is pivotally attached to a clamping means. The clamping means clamps onto a rim of a bowl. When an annular seat is lowered, it depresses a button which pivots the rod from th... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110306024 | STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREON RESPIRATORY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, RESPIRATORY INSTRUCTION APPARATUS, RESPIRATORY INSTRUCTION SYSTEM, AND RESPIRATORY INSTRUCTION PROCESSING METHOD At least an expiratory period during which a user is instructed to take an expiratory action as a respiratory action and an inspiratory period during which the user is instructed to take an inspiratory action as the respiratory action are set. One of enlargement and red... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110281700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAINING A BOXER A system and method for training a boxer is provided that includes a mat having a top surface with at least one series of adjacent positional sections identified sequentially on the top surface, at least one of a left foot and right foot placement marker situated in eac... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110212425 | Modular Educational Device A modular educational device includes primary and secondary modular boundary segments each having an outer shell extending to terminate at two socket ends, a plurality of modular plug-ended connectors each having two plug ends configured to mate with the corresponding o... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110183308 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING ATTENTION AND CONCENTRATION A method for enhancing attention and concentration includes a step of preparing a target of different purposes; a step of choosing one of the purposes of the target; a step of watching the target; a step of blocking the sight between the tester and the target, and a ste... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110136089 | MULTIPLE TARGETS, PHYSICAL ABILITY ENHANCER APPARATUS Disclosed is an exercise apparatus and method for using the exercise apparatus to improve hand-eye coordination, body coordination, and peripheral vision. The exercise apparatus has a horizontal member placed parallel to a floor and above a user. There are a plurality o... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110097695 | MOTION COORDINATION OPERATION DEVICE AND METHOD, PROGRAM, AND MOTION COORDINATION REPRODUCTION SYSTEM A motion coordination operation device is provided, which includes a movement information input unit inputting movement information supplied from respective sensor devices mounted on a plurality of users; and an operation unit operating coordination information that ind... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110003274 | Educational System for Directionality Enhancement A new system and method for human performance development is disclosed comprising a brain based model for early childhood development, and called the directionality method. It is a neurosensory training system for developing the essential foundation skills for learning ... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100311022 | Runner's Arm Position Training Device A runners training device is presented that holds a runners arm in the correct position for correct running form. The invention consists of a short bar made from metal or plastic plus two closeable sleeves that fit over the upper and lower arms. When attached, the bar h... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100311024 | Suspended exercise apparatus and method of use Invention uses fitness, balance, and coordination improvement methods using a adjustable swing arm(s) and swivel which will suspend attached activity specific tethers and targets. Said invention's horizontal arms can be manipulated easily and set securely. The most basi... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100311023 | SYSTEMS AMD METHODS FOR EVALUATING NEUROBEHAVIOURAL PERFORMANCE FROM REACTION TIME TESTS Method are provided for evaluating reaction time data obtained from a stimulus-response testing system. One exemplary method comprises: obtaining reaction time data, the reaction time data comprising a plurality of reaction times, each reaction time comprising an estima... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100304346 | Training System for an Article of Footwear A training system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The training system includes a method of training an athlete to use an article of footwear with a shape correcting member to perform various types of skills including passing a ball. The method can be implemente... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100261147 | SPORTS TRAINING DEVICE AND METHODS Sports training devices and methods are provided. Preferred devices and methods may be used for training in wrestling as well as a wide variety of other sports.... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100261146 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOTION CORRECTING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MOTION CORRECTING APPARATUS Disclosed are a motion correction apparatus, a method of controlling the same, and a motion correction service system using the same. A motion correction apparatus includes a motion detector that detects user motion; a memory that stores reference motion data; a correct... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100255452 | Rehabilitation and training device and methods Training and rehabilitation systems and methods involving providing a training system having buttons arranged within a span of at least 36 inches, each of the buttons associated with a light configured to indicate its button to a user. A light is illuminated, thereby in... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100216104 | Vision Cognition And Coordination Testing And Training The visual, cognitive, and coordination skills of a subject may be tested and/or trained by providing a variety of stimuli to a subject. Responses may be received from a subject, the appropriateness of which may depend upon the combination of stimuli provided to the sub... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100210378 | Training and Coordination Device A training and coordination device including a projectile member such as a ball or sack secured to an elastic string is described. The first end of the elastic string is attached to a location and the second end is connected to the projectile member. At least an end por... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100173274 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TEACHING MOVEMENTS Methods and systems for teaching movements are provided. One example method for teaching a desired movement to a subject includes presenting an idealized movement stimulus on a display during a presentation period. The method further includes reducing auditory sensory i... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100159428 | Children's Development Device With Multiple-Axis Motion A children's development device has a carrier coupled to a juvenile product and elevated above a support surface. The carrier defines an x-y-z axis system including a generally vertical z-axis, a generally horizontal x-axis and a generally horizontal y-axis oriented nor... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100156101 | TEACHING DEVICE FOR TYING KNOTS A device to aid in the demonstration of the tying of knots is described. The device encompasses a tower with a base, a length of rope or twine, and eyelets on the tower to accept the rope. Optional features include a latch at the end of the rope, and a device for storag... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100152619 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MEASURING PRESSURE POINTS Force sensing methods, systems, and computer-program products may be used to sense pressure at a plurality of points of a user's foot, including its bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Such systems, methods, and computer-program products sense pressure along... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100129780 | ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE RATING SYSTEM In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an athleticism rating method for normalizing and more accurately comparing overall athletic performance of at least two athletes. Each athlete completes at least two different athletic performance tests. Each test ... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100112535 | System and method of altering motions of a user to meet an objective A method is generally described which includes detecting motions associated with a user, by a feedback sensor device. The method of also includes receiving information by a control program, the information being related to an objective of the user's motion from an objec... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100112536 | GROUP COACHING SYSTEM AND METHOD Group coaching system, comprising at least a first and a second coaching device (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G), the first device (1A) being configured to provide respective first user coaching information to a respec... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100112533 | System and method of training by providing motional feedback A method is generally described which includes providing training by altering a user's motional response includes directing a user to perform specified motions in accordance with a training sequence and detecting the user's motions, by a feedback sensor device, the moti... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100088803 | DEVICES FOR USE DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A garment to be positioned about one or more body portions of a person performing a physical activity comprises a garment region having a garment region elasticity and a training region having a training region elasticity, the garment region stretching a greater distanc... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100087296 | MULTIPLE TARGETS, PHYSICAL ABILITY ENHANCER APPARATUS Disclosed is an exercise apparatus and method for using the exercise apparatus to improve hand-eye coordination, body coordination, and peripheral vision. The exercise apparatus has a horizontal member placed parallel to a floor and above a user. There are a plurality o... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100075285 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A NON-NUTRITIVE SUCK ENTRAINMENT PULSE GENERATOR This document discusses, among other things, method and apparatus for a non-nutritive suck (NNS) entrainment pulse generator. An embodiment includes a valve assembly in communication with a first pressure and a second pressure to change a pressure of a baglet. A control... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100075806 | BIORHYTHM FEEDBACK SYSTEM AND METHOD A method and system for evaluating movement of a user and providing biofeedback including setting a reference point for movement by the user, whereby the reference point corresponds to a reference rhythm, providing the reference rhythm to the user to assist the user in ... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100075284 | Three-Dimensional Perspective Taking Ability Assessment Tool The present invention measures one's spatial orientation and spatial navigation abilities by measuring one's perspective taking ability (PTA). PTA can be measured using a 3D PTA assessment tool to apply a test mode in a 3D virtual reality (VR) setting. For each trial in... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100068686 | MEMORY TESTING APPARATUS, JUDGMENT TESTING APPARATUS, COMPARISON-FACULTY TESTING APPARATUS, COORDINATION TRAINING APPARATUS, AND WORKING MEMORY TRAINING APPARATUS By indicating order of inputting by two rackets RK1 and RK2 in a task displaying area 178 displayed on a television monitor 100 and having a user memorize the order, and further by having the user perform input operation at indicated timing, ... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100041003 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULATING EFFECTS OF AGE-RELATED COGNITIVE OR PHYSICAL DECLINE Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide a system for allowing a user to experience a simulation of an age-related medical condition. The system can include eyewear, footwear, handwear, and an audio recording. The eyewear can include two colored ... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100003655 | Male toddler toilet training aid The present invention provides for a toilet training aid that is temporarily applied inside an existing toilet bowl or urinal in order to help teach male toddlers (or any age) to aim their stream of urine inside the toilet bowl or urinal. The toilet training aid is uniq... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090318248 | Basketball training aid A basketball training aid designed to teach a user how to correctly grip, set up, and release a basketball. The device includes a material that wraps around the top (prone side) of the hand and bottom half of the underside (supine side) of the hand, without limiting wri... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090305853 | Randomly multidirectional devise and method for using the devise A randomly multidirectional device can be used for training agility, building strength, and/or physical therapy. The platform has multiple randomly multidirectional wheels affixed to the bottom. The wheels are capable of supporting any portion of a person's body. An inf... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090305208 | System and Method for Improving Fine Motor Skills A system for improving fine motor skills includes a stylus. An electronic tablet detects a position of the stylus (or finger) when the stylus is near a surface of the electronic tablet. A process defines and draws tolerance band on the electronic tablet. The tolerance b... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090305207 | TRAINING METHOD, TRAINING DEVICE, AND COORDINATION TRAINING METHOD The guide objects 40L and 40R instruct the movements of the respective left and right hands. The image sensor 54 captures images of the input instruments 3L and 3R which are worn on left and right hands respectively and the cursors ... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090298028 | INSTRUCTOR PROFICIENCY WITH TRAINING ROUTINES USING A MULTIMEDIA FEEDBACK TOOL Embodiments of the invention may be used to both train and test instructor proficiency with a group exercise training routine. In a training mode, the graphical user interface may display visual cues indicating upcoming transitions from one activity to another. In respo... | 12/03/2009 |
