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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7914289 | System and method for golf instruction An apparatus for golf instruction comprising: a weight bar 3; a grip section 2; and an overlay decal 10; the weight bar having distinct color regions about the periphery thereof; the weight bar and grip sections being elongated and rigid; the gr... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7713061 | Golf swing training system An improved golf club swing training system is provided for assisting golfers to improve their golf swing. The golf swing training system includes a golf club including a traditional shaft, head and head face. Moreover, the training system includes a light source fo... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7435089 | Ballistic trajectory simulation method and flight simulation method for golf ball A ballistic trajectory method for a golf ball is disclosed wherein a ballistic trajectory of a golf ball having a plurality of dimples formed on the surface thereof when the golf ball is hit to fly at an arbitrary number of rotations and an arbitrary initial speed c... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7404774 | Rule based body mechanics calculation The invention is a motion training method. The motion of golf swing will be emphasized. In order to guide a golfer through a proper swing, his/her swing must be analyzed first. To analyze the swing, a set of frame photos will be needed. From those frame photo... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7367887 | Game apparatus, storage medium, and computer program that adjust level of game difficulty A game apparatus, a storage medium and a computer program, suitable to games that can be experienced by a player using an entire body to play a game. The game apparatus comprises: a storage section for storing a predetermined assigned movement for a player; an assig... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7362231 | Hand pressure sensor warning device An ergonomic lightweight hand pressure sensor-warning device for use with hand held objects like sport devices, steering devices, writing devices or computer devices, as well as the method for its assembly. This new hand pressure sensor warning device is designed as... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7311611 | Method and apparatus for determining golf ball performance versus golf club configuration in accordance with a golfer's individual swing characteristics An apparatus and method is provided for analyzing a golfer's individual swing attributes and determining, based on that analysis, a suitable golf club configuration for that golfer. The swing analysis apparatus include video cameras for obtaining video images of a g... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7283647 | Method and system for physical motion analysis and training of a golf club swing motion using image analysis techniques The analysis tool is a system and method for providing athletic training and instruction as it pertains to a golf club swing motion, specially a golf putting stroke motion. The analysis tool provides analysis information to a user from the analysis of at least one v... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278290 | Projectile impact energy and location measurement system A projectile impact energy and location measurement system is taught employing a target apparatus having an impact plate of a solid durable substance such as steel or titanium. Disposed over the plate is a layer of elastoluminescent material composed of zinc sulfide... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270601 | Game apparatus and recording medium having game program recorded therein An estimated trajectory 281a, an estimated ball landing point 282a, and an estimated run range 283a are displayed in a game image 20a. The estimated ball landing point 282a is displayed as, for ex... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264555 | Diagnostic golf club system A diagnostic golf club system having a diagnostic golf club, an interface means and a computing means is disclosed herein. The diagnostic golf club includes a plurality of sensors, an internal power supply, and a non-volatile memory for capturing data relating to a ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264554 | Method and system for athletic motion analysis and instruction A system and method for analyzing and improving the performance of an athletic motion such as a golf swing requires: instrumenting a user with inertial sensors and video cameras and monitoring a golf swing or such other athletic motion of interest; drawing upon and ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7240075 | Interactive generating query related to telestrator data designating at least a portion of the still image frame and data identifying a user is generated from the user designating a selected region on the display screen, transmitting the query to the remote information system Methods, apparatuses, and systems enabling an interactive information retrieval system that includes a user interface allowing users to graphically generate information queries for objects of interest found in various media, such as television, video, and print. The... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7223169 | Program for controlling execution of a game, and a game machine for executing the program Provided are a program and an information processing apparatus for controlling execution of a ball sports simulation game that can provide for a player sensations similar to those experienced when actually playing the sports. The program executed in the information ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214138 | Golf ball flight monitoring system A system is described for monitoring the swing path of a golf club head and for monitoring flight characteristics of a golf ball following impact. A processor utilizes data from spaced apart spaced sensor arrays in determining the club head speed and head angle of a... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214146 | Putting training device and method A putting training device used to teach a new method of putting that teaches the golfer to swing the putter along a target line that extends between the golfer and the hole and to adjust the angle of the putter head to match the final slope angle of the putting gree... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211032 | Air resistance exercise device Exercise device and method in which one or more generally planar blades with major surfaces are attached to the ends of an exercise bar. The bar is gripped with the hands and moved in a direction generally perpendicular to the major surfaces, with movement of the ba... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7192359 | System, computer program product and method for recording and analyzing performance data A system, a computer program product and a method for registration and analysis of data from a practised stage, and for generation of action programs in dependence of said data. Preferably, the system and the method are adapted for the analysis of the player propert... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186184 | Golf mat and pattern A golf teaching aid is disclosed. The beneficial golf mat and instructional pattern provide for precise, reproducible foot positioning and alignment, and a wide selection of precise, reproducible ball position options. The pattern may be variously displayed, for ins... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182704 | Automated ball game training and playing system A ball game system for training and/or play comprising a one or more playing areas suitably large to accommodate running and jumping players, each playing area including adjacent surface areas forming a court and having distinctly different properties, such as a fir... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7156084 | Paint-ball sport gun with adjustable detent assembly A detent body with a center bore is secured to the chamber wall of a paint-ball gun. A floating detent with a hollow core and a domed tip reciprocates within the center bore, allowing the tip to extend into the chamber to restrict movement of a paint ball. Axially a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153217 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus is intended for use in learning the proper technique of swinging a golf club to hit a golf ball and accelerate the golf ball along an intended path. The training apparatus includes a planar reflective panel, such as a mirror for visua... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7155034 | Authorized personnel biometric detection system preventing unauthorized use of aircraft and other potentially dangerous instruments An authorized pilot detection system and method for controlling a variety of potentially dangerous instrumentalities such as aircraft, land vehicles, amphibious vehicles and other hand-controllable equipment, is disclosed. The system with respect to aircraft include... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137900 | Apparatus and method for practicing golf ball putting A carpet putting surface having a longitudinal length longer than its lateral width and comprising a predetermined putting location marking, and a plurality of substantially “V” shaped markings placed apart from the predetermined putting location marking, with e... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131910 | Golf swing training template The present invention comprises a golf swing training device having a graphic design that illustrates a plurality of golf swing variables, including a club path indicator and a club face angle guide. The template is designed so that golfers may practice swinging a g... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7125340 | Muscle training apparatus and method The invention is directed to a method for exercising a weaker of two opposing muscle groups of a person moving an implement, such as a golf club, so that the two muscle groups apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining the implemen... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117189 | Simulation system for a simulation engine with a help website and processing engine A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108610 | Swing training device The present invention provides for a swing training device for golfers which allows a golfer to receive immediate visual feedback as to his stance, form, and technique. The training device includes a break-resistant mirror and long support legs mounted behind the re... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097459 | Golf swing diagnosis system Reference points (M1 through M17) are specified in colors at two or more positions longitudinally spaced at a given interval on a golf club shaft (11a) and one or more positions selected from among a golfer's head and the like. A moving i... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095388 | Method and system for developing consistency of motion A method and system for improving the physical skills of a user performing a given activity. In the method and system, processed images of the user during the performance of the activity are gathered and displayed to the user in real-time using a viewer. Images are ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091989 | System and method for data assisted chroma-keying The invention illustrates a system and method of displaying a base image and an overlay image comprising: capturing a base image of a real event; receiving an instrumentation data based on the real event; identifying a visual segment within the base image based on t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086958 | Posture correcting tool A posture correcting tool is provided which allows a golf player to practice so that the forward inclination angle of the upper-half body when impacting on a ball with a club can be controlled appropriately and extend the ball flight distance. Being a posture correc... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7063627 | Method and system for golf instruction A golf instructional system and method is provided for learning proper setup for swinging a golf club, such a system being customizable for an individual golfer by a professional golf instructor. Various embodiments utilize positioning markers, a mirror, an arm wedg... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056216 | User interface apparatus, user interface method, game apparatus, and program storage medium There is disclosed a user interface apparatus to which the user (player) can easily sensuoulsy become accustomed, and which can accurately recognize instructions (commands) that the user (player) intended. The user interface apparatus has a location/posture sensor (... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048638 | Constant force golf swing training device, method of swing plane training and internet operation thereof Golf swing training device having constant resistive and rewind forces throughout the swings. An anchor positions a constant force unit, supplies a tether to a special contoured handle and is used indoor or out, preferably at a driving range or golf course. The CFU ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041014 | Method for matching a golfer with a particular golf club style A method is disclosed for matching a test golfer with a particular golf club selected from a group of golf clubs having a plurality of styles. The method utilizes data set derived in an initial procedure in which the club style preferences for each of a large number... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037210 | Golf alignment device At least four alignment members, namely, an aim member 11, a guide member 12, and two positioning members 13, 14, may be arranged in various configurations to assist the golfer with putts and with wood and iron shots. A connector 25 is di... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7017427 | Testing apparatus and method for composite articles A testing apparatus for a composite material includes a base for holding the composite article, a load cell for placing a selected load on a portion of the composite article, and a displacement measuring device for measuring the amount of displacement for a selected... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018211 | System for enabling a moving person to control body movements to be performed by said person The present invention relates to a system for enabling a moving person to control body movements to be performed by the person. The system comprises a video camera and a monitor for the output of the recorded video image as well as a means for inserting at least a m... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6991552 | Swing monitoring device An overswing alerting mechanism/swing monitoring device that a user can wear, for example on the wrist, hand or arm, that can determine swing formation, and that can display and/or store the determined swing information. As an option, the device includes a visual an... | 01/31/2006 |
