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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7601003 | Aquatic rescue testing doll An aquatic doll is used to test and train rescue and life saving skills. The doll has a torso and has arms, legs, and a head all connected to the torso. The torso, arms, and legs are all substantially hollow and define a plurality of holes for filling the doll with ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7442151 | Swimming device and method for restraining a swimmer within a body of water A device for restraining a swimmer in a variety of settings including a post, tie portion, tether assembly, and restraining belt coupled to the tether assembly and swimmer. An anchor assembly provides an anchoring collar fixed at one end and in sliding engagement wi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7377784 | Systems and methods for developing correct mechanics of a swimming flip turn Systems and methods for providing and using a teaching aid that enables swimmers to develop correct mechanics and movement patterns of a flip turn. A teaching aid is provided that functions to expedite the teaching and learning of proper flip turn mechanics by provi... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7363147 | Navigation device and method for determining orientation of vehicle A vehicle includes an acceleration sensor that generates an output of an acceleration in a direction of the acceleration sensor. The output of the acceleration includes information on an orientation of the acceleration sensor relative to the vehicle. A method for de... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7335136 | Training device for swimmers A training device for use in a pool having a lane guide. The training device comprises a base member shaped to cooperate with at least a portion of the lane guide, an elongated member adapted to pivot relative to the base member, and a resilient member coupling the ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7291049 | Dry swim trainer system A forward and rearward support assembly each have a vertical fixed post with upper and intermediate apertures and a pair of vertical reciprocable posts with upper and lower and intermediate apertures. Each support assembly has an upper and a lower oscillating plate.... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7289038 | Underwater sound radiation apparatus A plurality of actuators are provided at predetermined intervals on the reverse surface of a predetermined side wall of a swimming pool. When an electric signal corresponding to a sound to be propagated in the water is given to the actuators, the electric signal is ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273444 | Swim training apparatus One embodiment of the present invention is a swim training apparatus that includes: (a) an arm; (b) a strap adapted to surround at least a portion of a user; (c) a positioner adapted to be disposed at various positions along at least a portion of the arm; and (d) a ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7247077 | Aquatic toys An aquatic toy that is capable of maintaining a desired form and position in water, which includes a fabric portion, at least one hollow opening formed in the fabric portion, a frame pocket formed substantially around a perimeter of the hollow opening, and a frame m... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234461 | Arching snorkel A snorkel and snorkel system are disclosed. The snorkel includes an arching breathing tube with a mouthpiece at a first end and a breathing port at a second end. The arching breathing tube preferably arches through a range of angles between 240 and 300 degrees and m... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226180 | Pair of shining swimming goggles A pair of shining swimming goggles comprises a pair of swimming goggles, a shining module and an electric conducting portion. The shining module is embedded in an inner portion of the swimming goggles. The electric conducting portion is disposed on a surface of the ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7195583 | Posture and exercise seating Seating that provides comfort, facilitates healthful upright posture, has capability for exercise, and facilitates a healthful upright position, comprises a seat having left and right portions for supporting a user's left and right thighs, respectively. A seat suppo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7193167 | Competitive swimming starting system A competitive swimming starting system for producing faster starts of competitive swimmers after the start of the race has been signaled. The competitive swimming starting system may include a platform structure for resting on a surface adjacent to a pool, and a lig... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175569 | Swimming exerciser A swimming exerciser has a vertical support, an arm, a roller assembly, a resilient element, a belt, a resilient tether and a rope. The vertical support is mounted beside a swimming pool and has a pulley. The arm is hollow and is connect to and protrudes from the ve... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159851 | Apparatus for deploying and retrieving water sampler An apparatus includes a bi-directional DC motor; a gear reducer connected to the DC motor; a pulley mounted on an output of the gear reducer; an anti-back drive brake mounted on the output of the gear reducer; a reel wound with cable; a second pulley attached to the... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7104931 | Exercise system and method for simulating a swimming motion A system and method for simulating a swimming stroke wherein the resistance is supplied by resilient members connected to the user's arms and legs. In one aspect the invention is an exercise system comprising: a bench for supporting a user; means for securing to the... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104932 | Exercise device for use in swimming pool An exercise device includes a belt unit that has an element that encircles a swimmer's hips near the pelvis. The belt unit includes restraining straps that are attached to the element encircling the swimmer's hips by means of hook-and-loop material so the straps can... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7058994 | Starting platform and anchor system A swimmer's starting platform assembly and method includes a cylindrical anchor/post mating system having a keyed angular positioning device. Preferably, a starting platform has a cylindrical support post sized for mating engagement within a cylindrical bore of an a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6966870 | Swimming exerciser A swimming exerciser includes a pair of height adjusting devices each having a base for secure engagement with a pool side and a pole mounted on the base and provided with a slot and multiple cutouts defined in the pole to communicate with the slot. A pair of resili... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960086 | Swim training apparatus and method A swim training apparatus has been designed to help swimmers of any age or any type of experience by teaching the right swimming techniques, correcting their swimming bad habits, and enhancing their swimming capabilities. The apparatus is destined to be used under w... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955542 | System for monitoring repetitive movement A system for detecting, tracking, displaying and identifying repetitive movement, including a sensor configured to sense movement, and in particular static acceleration, along at least a first horizontal axis, and ideally about a second horizontal axis, with respect... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6923706 | Aquatic toys An aquatic toy that is capable of maintaining a desired form and position in water, which includes a fabric portion, at least one hollow opening formed in the fabric portion, wherein buoyancy and or weight of or attached to the fabric portion provide at least partia... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6905444 | Elastic swimming exercise device A device for allowing a swimmer to exercise in a pool while remaining approximately in place. The device includes an adjustable belt which fits around the swimmer's waist. An elastic harness connects this belt to an anchor bracket which is fixed to the side of the p... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6872111 | Kickboard A kickboard comprising a relatively thin, buoyant board no longer than twenty six inches. The board has a back edge and a front edge joined by side edges. The board also has top and bottom surfaces joined by the front, back and side edges. Two, spaced-apart, forearm... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6790164 | Swimming simulation system An athletic training system has a user support with a vertical plane extending centrally there through. A pair of similarly configured looped tracks, one track on each side of the vertical plane, each have a common cross sectional configuration throughout and an axi... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6764431 | Swim machine An out of water swimming exercise device is described. An adjustable exercise bench is combined with a pedal mechanism for simulating arm motions and a stair climber mechanism for simulating leg motions. The pedal mechanism is rotated by telescopic cranks attached w... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6634993 | Swimmer's restraining device A swimmer's restraining device to facilitate water exercising by a swimmer in a confined swimming location. The device comprises a flexible tethering cord to be attached to a fixed location on or about the swimming location, a flotation member, and a pair... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6532606 | Adjustable pedestal for starting platform for swimming pool In an adjustable pedestal for a starting platform for one end of a swimming pool, two telescoping members, namely an upper, inner, tubular member and a lower, outer, tubular member, are fastened releasably to each other so as to define a generally upright... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6409634 | Swim training apparatus A swim training apparatus which is simplified for use by a novice, toddler or child not yet ready to enter the water or just learning to swim is generally comprised of two shell sections defining an enclosure for housing a mechanism for facilitating the t... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6352493 | Swimming simulation system A swimming simulation system comprises a base assembly including an elongated central section with a front edge and with a parallel rear edge and long parallel side edges there between the base assembly. Also included is a generally v-shaped section, with... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6347971 | Swimmer's training device A device and method for training a young child how to swim. The child is restrained in an open rectangular shaped cradle which is pivotally mounted for rotation in a floatable body. Pointed screws engage spindles to lock the cradle to the floatable body w... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6342031 | Water gaiters and sleeves Exercise devices in the form of gaiters and gloves for use during exercising in water, particularly in "deep water" with the user in generally vertical orientation. The devices are form fitting, resilient so as to preclude inadvertent injury during use, a... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6251049 | Elastic swimming exercise device A device for maintaining a relatively fixed position of a person exercising in a pool. The device uses a flexible rod which deforms elastically as the swimmer exercises. In this fashion, the swimmer is given feedback as to how strenuously he or she is exe... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6247935 | Swim start training apparatus Apparatus for training a race swimmer to start a race include a first support assembly and a first hurdle member adapted to be held by the first support assembly above the water in a swimming pool, to be removed from the first support assembly by the forc... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6213917 | Swimmer's training method A training apparatus for improving the performance of a swimmer. In a first aspect of the invention, a propeller rotates about an axis which is aligned with the path of the swimmer. A permanent magnet driven by the propeller attached to the swimmer produc... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6195801 | Swim training apparatus A swim training apparatus worn by a swimmer is shown. It includes a garment sized and shaped cover at least a portion of swimmer's body and has first and second panels with contrasting tactile properties. One of the panels, preferably having a tactile-sti... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6142912 | Swim training apparatus A swim training apparatus which operates to correctly combine the various attributes of a correctly executed crawl or freestyle stroke is generally comprised of a table and a hand track system which combine to simulate the desired attributes of the proper... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6086379 | System and method for training a swimmer A training system and method used to improve the biomechanics, distance per stroke, and aerobic metabolism of a swimmer is disclosed. The system employs a computer interface which allows a coach or a swimmer to input a particular training strategy using p... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6039572 | Float platform for aquatic instruction and therapy The invention is a float platform for aquatic instruction and therapy for use in swim training facilities that includes three basic components, a frame and first and second flotation arms. The frame has a base platform with a first end wall, a second end ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6033228 | Swimmer's training method with a visual display A training method with a visual display for a swimmer. A compact apparatus is mounted on a mid-portion of a swimmer for generating a fluctuating signal which varies in frequency according to the speed of the swimmer. The swimmer changes his form and/or mo... | 03/07/2000 |
