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User-operated amusement apparatus for kicking the user's buttocks
An apparatus including a user-operated and controlled apparatus for self-infliction of repetitive blows to the user's buttocks by a plurality of elongated arms bearing flexible extensions that rotate under the user's control.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109839 | Golf swing training device and method A golf swing aid apparatus includes a base forming a sound chamber, a cover pivoted to the base, and a noisemaker configured to actuate a clicker in the base when the cover is released. The present apparatus provides a click noise immediately prior to ball impact du... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8029381 | Device for improving a golf swing Described is a portable and intuitive golf swing improvement device for indicating the proper shift of a golfer's body weight to the front foot during a down swing. More specifically, the swing improvement device measures the shift of the golfer's body weight during... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025588 | Sports training device A sports training device is provided that conveys a perceptible cue to a user indicative of a weight transfer event for evaluating timing correctness of such weight transfer event. The device includes an enclosure having a base chamber defined therein and top wall u... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7946928 | Measurement and analysis of foot related forces during a golf swing Apparatus (1) comprises a standing surface (2) for the player; a communication means (27); and a plurality of sensors (11) which are operable to measure force. The standing surface (2) comprises two separate foot platforms (3, 4... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7905796 | Device for improving a golf swing Described is a portable and intuitive golf swing improvement device for indicating the proper shift of a golfer's body weight to the front foot during a down swing. More specifically, the swing improvement device measures the shift of the golfer's body weight during... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7468004 | Device for correcting golf swing posture Disclosed herein is a device for correcting golf swing posture. The device includes a footboard which is formed so that a foot is seated and supported thereon, and has a pair of facing locking brackets and a foot support part for supporting a foot. A support cuff is... | 12/23/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7286230 | Alignment system, device and method A system for aligning an object with a target is disclosed. The system allows an operator to monitor the alignment of the object, either while the object is stationary or while the object is moving through a trajectory, without requiring that the operator directly v... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7250021 | Adjustable pull-rope exercise device A compact exercise device (10) of the type wherein a person grips handle devices (12, 30) lying at opposite ends of a rope that extends through a housing (22), the person pulling one end of the rope away from the housing while resisting movement... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7163464 | Apparatus and method for controlling and stabilizing the swing mechanics of a golfer A novel system and method for controlling and stabilizing the swing mechanics of a golfer is disclosed. More specifically, a system for and method of stabilizing the right knee (the left knee for left handed golfers) of a golfer such that a critical knee flexion ang... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7154540 | System for enhancing video Pan, tilt and zoom sensors are coupled to a broadcast camera in order to determine the field of view of the broadcast camera and to make a rough estimate of a target's location in the broadcast camera's field of view. Pattern recognition techniques can be used to de... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7125350 | Swing training device for sports A device for practicing an address stance and ball-hitting motion in a sport such as softball. A batter stands on a step plate (30) and a swivel plate (31) mounted on a flat base (12). The plates have adjustable separation, and align the user's ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7098789 | Detector of non-authorized objects in a zone having protected access A device for detecting a prohibited object in a zone with protected access includes a supporting base designed to receive a single foot wearing a shoe of an individual to be inspected. The device further includes a detector to detect a target material and a position... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7048641 | Golfing aids An aid for visual detection of a golfer's head movement, constructed of card or plastics sheet includes a black-faced sighting member that has a circular aperture there through and is hinged to a base member Adjustment of the inclination of the sighting member to th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7018301 | Dynamic swing training aid for sports A rocking footplate alerts an athlete such as a golfer or a baseball player to the occurrence of improper rear foot weight placement. The footplate is placed under the athlete's rear foot and includes upper and lower plates which are joined by a hinge having an axis... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6991556 | Golf swing training hat A system and method for assisting an individual to perform a correct and accurate golf swing indicating to the individual if he has improperly rotated about his center line axis, the device being located on the top of or the crown of the individual's head so that it... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6869371 | Leg positioning and training device for golfers A leg positioning and training device for a golfer is disclosed. The device is characterized by the structure including platform having a foot base plate rotatably mounted thereon for the golf's rear foot, wherein the foot base plate is adjustable in two planes. The... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6616556 | Method and apparatus for measuring leg drive An apparatus to measure leg drive of a pitcher as the pitcher as delivering a pitch is presented. The device comprises a pressure gauge integrated into a pitching rubber to provide a pressure profile of the leg drive utilized by the pitcher during deliver... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6402635 | Apparatus and method for measuring reaction forces and weight shifts The force plate data acquisition system measures, processes and analyzes the vertical reaction forces and various weight shifts between the ground and a golfer's feet during a swing. Plates are supported on cantilever beams through ball bearings. The beam... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6186910 | Swing training machine The invention provides a swing training machine comprising a circular stand of a rotary motion type, a motion arm of an outer circumference rotary type which rotates inversely to the said circular stand, a wire-length setting apparatus mounted on a part o... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6135895 | Golf training system A golf training system that includes a stance platform having four adjustable height legs to allow the user to simulate swinging at different angles. The stance platform includes multiple ball connecting apertures so that the user can practice at several ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6071197 | Device for teaching correct putting A device for teaching correct putting that can be attached to the shaft of a putter. A mirror is pivotally attached to an arm which extends behind and is parallel to the face of the putter such that the center of gravity for the mirror is between the pivo... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6039658 | Golf swing weight distribution indicator A golf swing weight distribution indicator and method of determining a golfer's relative weight distribution during a practice swing includes an adjacent pair of weight sensing pads upon which the golfer stands with one foot upon each pad. A pressure sens... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6001026 | Golf training device A golf training device that includes a foldable rocker platform which is defined by a pair of half sections which when unfolded, define a circular platform on which a golfer stands to practice his or her back swing, down swing, stance, and the proper posi... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5916036 | Weight shift monitor for golfers A flat horizontal platform (2) mounted on a base (1) by a central board (4) between the two. The central board (4) is attached to the platform, and is bracketed by retainer boards (3a, 3b) attached to the base. A golfer stands on the platform addressing a... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5779557 | Golfer's foot balance training aid A method and apparatus for golfers, a training aid for detecting and indicating an out of balance condition of stance during practice swings. The device senses weight at the outer edge of the aft shoe of the user, calibrates or sets the weight sensed in a... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5762565 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device for monitoring the amount of forward hip movement during a completed golf swing. The golf swing training device includes a hip pad support structure pivotally mounted to a stationary base. The stationary base includes a pair o... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5707300 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus designed to allow a golfer to practice full swing motions while actually hiring a golf ball. The device is light weight and of simple construction. It provides for optimization of practice time by allowing instant feedback ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5665005 | Sport swing training device A sport swing training device has a base assembly, a height adjustable stanchion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the stanchion is attachable to the base assembly. The stanchion further includes a spring to permit tipping of t... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5564989 | Golf swing training device A sports training device particularly intended for use by golfers to teach the proper body rotation and weight shift during a golf swing. The device includes a pair of shoe inserts each having a tactile indicating member arranged in the heel area disposed... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5486001 | Personalized instructional aid An instructional aid (10) for enabling and assisting a person to emulate a predetermined movement such as a golf swing including an image/data capturing device (11) for scanning, capturing and storing the image/data signals of the person's golf swing or m... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5470055 | Baseball and golf hitter's training device A baseball hitter's training device is provided, comprising a base assembly, a height adjustable stanchion on the base assembly and a spring for flexing built into the stanchion. An adjustable seat is for steadying a hitter astride the stanchion, so as to... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5419562 | Method and apparatus for analyzing movements of an individual In method and apparatus for analyzing motion of an individual for a predetermined activity, such as during a golf swing, forces on weight pads supporting the individual's feet are converted to signals corresponding to relative weights and dynamic forces o... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5372365 | Methods and apparatus for sports training A method and apparatus for training a user to move in a desired movement pattern, especially for training a golfer to swing a golf club. One or more sensors are placed adjacent the user, for example pressure sensors under the user's feet and/or between th... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5358251 | Golf training aid/simulator The aid/simulator provides an improvement in known equipment to enable the user to simulate a range of shots which can be expected during a round of golf. According to this invention, the aid/simulator comprises a base (1) providing a standing area (4) on... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5334028 | Golf swing training process A golf swing training process comprising the steps of: (a) providing a golf swing training device having a support frame, a force translation member, and a pivot, said support frame supporting said pivot for rotation about a generally vertical axis and enablin... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5318290 | Baseball swing training apparatus A sports swing training apparatus (10) for temporarily immobilizing a users back foot except for pivotal movement; wherein, the apparatus (10) comprises a base member (20) rotatably secured to a platform member (40); and, releasable securing means (50) op... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5263863 | Weight shift trainer for golfers A training device for training golfers the proper movement of the lower body during the golfing swing. The device comprises a base with a first foot pad and a second foot pad supported thereon, one of the foot pads being movable toward or away from the ot... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5221088 | Sports training system and method A sports training aid has a pair of foot sensors, insertable in a pair of shoes, which generate measurement signals indicative of weight applied to each of the foot sensors. The training aid compares the measurement signals with a specified range of value... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5154427 | Golfer's swing analysis device This repeatable golf swing teaching device tracks real time movement of a golf club head during a swing using a light gun attached to or inside the club head interacting with light sensors on a base and an upright panels to indicate path of movement. When... | 10/13/1992 |
