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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7228633 | Saber For use as a law enforcement weapon, a saber is provided having an elongated blade and a hilt affixed to one end thereof The blade has a triangular cross section including a pair of concave sides converging to a sharp common edge. The third side in opposed relation ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7090597 | Hand shield for hockey stick The present invention provides a hand shield (10) adapted for use with a hockey stick. The hand shield includes a flexible shield portion (11) having a convex outer surface (12) and an opening configured to accommodate a portion of a hockey stic... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7041039 | Interactive boxing trainer The invention relates to an interactive boxing trainer which includes a main frame, a driving unit, a control unit, a pair of boxing gloves with a respective signal transmitter and a pair of shoes with a respective signal transmitter. The main frame contains a longi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6942629 | Adjustable splint device for relieving contractures In an adjustable splint assembly having a lower strut and an upper strut, and having there between a pivotably mounted head portion defining a cam surface, the improvement comprising the lower strut being provided with a loading screw, a spring and a spring spacer w... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6743151 | Auto-calibrating force and direction sensing scoring system for fencing An improved sensor is mounted at the tip of the blade of either foil or epee for scoring during fencing competition. The sensor transforms axial force, and optionally radial force, into changes in electrical resistance in one, or optionally two circuits. The resista... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6612968 | Equipment for practicing sport fencing Equipment for practicing sport fencing in all its forms and without wires, including a weapon and a protective mask. The weapon comprises a blade with a grip, both formed as a single piece of molded plastic with a longitudinal through hole via which a tou... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6575837 | Fencing scoring apparatus and system An apparatus is provided for use in a fencing game. The apparatus contains optical electronics disposed in an internal space. The optical electronics operate to emit light, detect optical signals and provide electrical signals corresponding to detected op... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6357746 | Gaming chip with built-in timer A gaming chip with built-in timer includes a circular cylindrical body with an upper surface, a lower surface, and a continuous sidewall. Additionally, the gaming chip with built-in timer may have a diameter and a thickness that are approximately the same... | 03/19/2002 |
| 5802607 | Fencing jackets made from electrically conductive threads A garment for use in electronically-scored, contact-sports competitions is described. The garment is in the form of a fencing jacket or vest, is substantially wireless, and is woven from electrically conductive threads which cooperate with an electric spo... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5570881 | Scoring equipment for a sword contest sport Scoring equipment particularly adaptable to a sword combat sport, includes a limb target and a helmet. The limb target has a base configured to be worn by a user at a location near a joint of the user's limb. A lever is pivotally mounted on the base and e... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5553860 | Sports impact sensor apparatus for proximate operation A sports impact sensing target reports a sensed impact to a remote location without interference with the operation of like impact sensing targets that are proximately located. The sports impact target reports each sensed impact with a selected modulated ... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5356132 | Versatile playground and flotation device A playfield, aquatic flotation and sports amusement device formed from an elongated cylinder of foam material which has axial recess means to receive elongated cylindrical connector devices to connect the foam cylinder together at its ends or to adjacent ... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5354057 | Simulated combat entertainment system An adventure and simulated combat system in which a playing field is divided into a grid and in which the location of each participant within the system is identified by his location within a grid. A central control module includes visual surveillance, co... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5322277 | Fencing blade A fencing blade is described comprising a substantially planar elongate strip having at least a portion thereof shaped to be non-planar in cross-section. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a foil or sabre type blade is made from a planar, taperin... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5174756 | Apparatus for simulating a sharp edged weapon A simulated sharp edged weapon includes a blade, an ink absorbing edge affixable to the edge of the blade, a handle attached to the blade, an ink reserve means, means for allowing ink to flow from the ink reserve means to the ink absorbing edge thereby al... | 12/29/1992 |
| 4892303 | Sport fencing device A sport fencing device comprises an oblong striking element made from a foam material, a handle attached to the striking element, and a stabilizing element interconnecting the handle with the striking element. The sport fencing device further includes a c... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4842275 | Method for conducting a competition A method for conducting an interesting, competitive and equitable competition is described. The method may be programmed using known computer languages. The method provides an opportunity for second place finishers in early competition rounds to compete i... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4817942 | Safety fencing sword A fencing sword, especially an epee or a foil, whose blade is provided with at least one groove defining a strain concentration zone, dimensioned to rupture longitudinally to separate two longitudinal parts of the blade from one another so that, with subs... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4597574 | Toy apparatus simulating hunting or combat Toy apparatus for simulating hunting or battle comprises one or more target figures, such as an animal. The target figure is made of relatively hard material and is provided with at least one cavity extending to the surface of the figure, preferably locat... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4254951 | Fencing point device An electrical fencing point device having a weighted spring-biased tip depressible in a body section of the point to complete an electrical circuit to a scoring apparatus for registering a hit, the body section being quickly separable to give access to th... | 03/10/1981 |
| 4099714 | Fencing game set A fencing game set in which an apertured target supported from a base on a springy rod is interposed between duelists who simultaneously attempt to pierce the apertures and displace the target from the opponents aim. Score accumulators for each are mounte... | 07/11/1978 |
