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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| 6493598 | Bowling method A bowling center system includes first and second pinsetters each associated with a respective corresponding one of first and second bowling lanes. A communication device communicates data to bowlers and a lane pair control system is configured to control... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6304789 | Bowling center system A bowling center system includes first and second pinsetters each associated with a respective corresponding one of first and second bowling lanes. A communication device communicates data to bowlers and a lane pair control system is configured to control... | 10/16/2001 |
| 5697791 | Apparatus and method for assessment and biofeedback training of body coordination skills critical and ball-strike power and accuracy during athletic activitites Devices and methods for the assessment and biofeedback training of coordination skills of a subject critical to maximizing the power and accuracy of athletic ball-strike activities. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides for assessment and biofe... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5241379 | Automatic bowling scoring system An automatic bowling scoring system comprises the first video camera for taking an image of player's throwing form, the second video camera for taking an image of pins, display means for displaying at least the image of the player's throwing form, the ima... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5184295 | System and method for teaching physical skills A system and method for teaching a student physical skills includes a processing module for producing and display a model of the student. The processing module includes a computing module for generating the model. The model has the exact physical dimensio... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5059125 | Bowling tutor A pocket sized, hand held electronic device for indicating the ball path for both the strike and spare ball. To indicate where the ball should start from the foul line, over which arrow it should pass and where it should strike the pin array. A plurality ... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4938487 | Bowling aid A bowling aid to enable a person to bowl whose natural thumb is missing, deformed, or injured, or to provide a person having a healthy thumb with an alternative mode of ball handling and control. A semi-rigid support member is removably received on the ha... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4937772 | Microcomputer-implemented method and apparatus for aiding bowlers The present invention provides a portable microcomputer-implemented bowling aid which indicates to the bowler (i) correct starting position and (ii) correct board marker over which to roll the ball after its released so as to maximize pin count with minim... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4822040 | Bowling training process and device A target sheet for use on a bowling lane and a method of training a bowler. The target sheet comprises pressure-sensitive microscopic capsules adapted to create a visible image when applying pressure thereon. Aligning indicia on one side of the sheet is u... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4776801 | Device to assist bowlers A bowling device comprising a base, at least one transparent overlay, and fasteners for supporting the overlay on the base for limited sliding movement relative thereto is disclosed. A representation of a bowling alley and ten bowling pins is provided on ... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4773644 | Bowler's approach guide A bowler's approach guide comprising an elongated relatively thin, flat sheet of material having sufficient strength so that a bowler may walk repeatedly thereover but flexible enough to be folded and placed into a compact package which can be readily car... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4607843 | Automatic bowling position indicator The Automatic Bowling Position Indicator (ABPI) of the present invention provides assistance to a bowler in order to achieve better scores by helping him to position himself on the approach. The positioning is dependent on variables such as whether the bo... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4415327 | Spare bowling computer for spot bowlers A computer device for assisting spot bowlers to determine starting position and direction in which to bowl a ball to collide with a predetermined pin or group of pins, comprising two coextensive, rectangular members. On one member, a representation of a b... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4368044 | Bowler's approach starting location calculating device A calculating device for a bowling game whereby a bowler can readily ascertain an optimum approach starting location for throwing a bowling ball along a path which will maximize the number of pins knocked down. The calculating device comprises a first mem... | 01/11/1983 |
| 4330123 | Devices and methods for improving bowling skills Devices for assisting persons in developing and/or improving manual skills such as bowling, which devices comprise apparatus for attaching the device to a user's arm; a first sensor which makes or breaks an electrical circuit; a second sensor which makes ... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4220333 | Bowling practice and/or exercising device A bowling practice and/or exercising device in the form of a retaining device for a bowling ball having a wrist encircling strap by which the retaining device is secured to the wrist of a person using the device so that a person can practice and perform v... | 09/02/1980 |
| 4035931 | Interchangeable lane bowling calculator An improved form of bowling calculator which allows for interposition of either of two covers upon a main frame that carries bowling lane indicia. Each of the interchangeable covers includes an elastic member extending longitudinally within the cover with... | 07/19/1977 |
| 3995377 | Universal spot bowling aid A bowling aid comprises a first and second planar member, each member having a channel extending thereacross, means for positioning said planar members one above the other with said channels positioned in congruency and facing each other to form a relativ... | 12/07/1976 |
