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Class 473/202 - With electrical sensor or electrical indicator


Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Subject matter wherein the assisting structure or the information
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 12/29/2009


NumberTitleIssue Date
7637821Visual and tactile confirmation golf grip and system
A visual and tactile confirmation golf grip and system is provided. The golf grip may include an alignment channel, an alignment projection, or combinations thereof extending along an anterior surface of the golf grip, a posterior surface of the golf grip, a side su...
12/29/2009
7362231Hand 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
7280369Multi-layer printed circuit board for a keyboard
A multi-layer printed circuit board for a keyboard has an upper and lower layers, an insolating separation positioned between the upper and lower layers, multiple thin film switches having two thin conductive element respectively formed on the upper and lower layer,...
10/09/2007
7194917Method and devices for monitoring the clamping pressure, originating from an adjusting cylinder and fixing an exchangeable electrode at the electrode-supporting arm
The aim of the invention is to prevent a detrimental effect on the operation of electric smelting furnaces. To achieve this, a pressure cell (41), which continuously measures the clamping force, is allocated to the actuating cylinder (21) that is respo...
03/27/2007
7124447Watch head removably attachable to glove
A holding frame with interior tabs is attached inside an outer surface of a glove in a normal wrist watch position. A watch head with an outer peripheral groove in an outer perimeter matching an inner edge of the frame is snapped into the holding frame with the fram...
10/24/2006
7101287Sports training apparatus and sports training system
A sports training apparatus for sports in which a ball or the like are played with a racket or the like, comprising a programmable microcomputer, an acoustic device and at least one input device, wherein the microcomputer can be controlled by the input device to out...
09/05/2006
7041014Method 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
6966843Golf club fitting system and method
A method and system is therefore provided for fitting a set of golf clubs to a particular golfer. In particular, the club fitting method and system assists a golfer in the selection of a set of golf clubs by providing objective indicia or scores representative of th...
11/22/2005
6716034Grip pressure detector assembly
Apparatus and method for training a novice comprising the steps of providing a sports related implement to at least one expert player for executing a sports related movement. Initiating at least one repetition of the movement. Measuring a variable characteristic of ...
04/06/2004
6413167Golf overswing alerting mechanism and golf club with overswing alerting mechanism
A golf overswing alerting mechanism is provided which produces a visual and/or audible indicator for the purpose of alerting a golfer to an improper swinging movement of a golf club. The overswing alerting mechanism is housed entirely within the hollow op...
07/02/2002
6016103Sleep-detecting driving gloves
These gloves are capable of preventing motor vehicle operators from falling asleep at the wheel, a dangerous condition that happens to frequently. With strategically placed pressure sensors in the lining of the glove, a driver's grasp force on the steerin...
01/18/2000
5733201Golf training glove
A golf glove which includes multi-function biofeedback instrumentation with extremely high degrees of precision that monitors a plurality of critical components of a golf swing. In particular, grip pressure is assessed by one or more sensors that discrimi...
03/31/1998
5681993Method and apparatus for measuring grip force
A plurality of force sensors (20) are provided each having parameters and an output with the force sensors (20) disposed at specific predetermined pressure points between the human hand and an object to which a force is to be applied. A conversion device ...
10/28/1997
5542676Biosensor feedback device for sporting implements
A biosensor feedback device for use in detecting a grip pressure and torque of a hand against a handle of a sporting implement. The device includes a flexible thin film substrate which is conformable to the handle of the sporting implement, and an array o...
08/06/1996
5542126Instructional hand glove
A hand glove includes markings formed thereon which, when worn by a wearer, provide the wearer with a visual indication of the proper gripping position of an implement, such as a golf club or a baseball bat. By aligning the implement with markings formed ...
08/06/1996
5511789Golf swing training device
When the golfer makes the most important part of the golf swing, i.e., from the back swing to the down swing, most of the movements of swing check points after the top naturally become good by performing an ideal body turn of lower body lead. It is intend...
04/30/1996
5509809Lead arm wrist position training device
The present invention is a golf training device that will help the golfer train himself to maintain the proper arm and wrist position. This invention consists of a glove which is modified by the addition of a pocket to the back of the glove. In this pocke...
04/23/1996
5467656Measurement system for hand tools
A measurement system for measuring hand tools includes a number of instrumented tools and a data collector. The data collector has a processor which can operate in a task analysis mode in which data is received, stored, and processed over a user-determine...
11/21/1995
5439216Method and training device to assure sportsmen a proper grip with membrane switch
The training device assuring a proper grip utilizes a thin sheet wrap sized to wrap around an outside grip surface of a racket handle. A non-domed membrane switch is retained by the thin sheet wrap. A releasable element is utilized to secure the wrap on t...
08/08/1995
5439217Method and training device to assure sportsmen a proper grip with membrane switch
The training device, to assure a proper grip, utilizes a thin sheet wrap sized to wrap around an outside grip surface of a racket handle, or a golf club handle or a hand grip surface. A non-domed membrane switch, is retained by the thin sheet wrap. A rele...
08/08/1995
5431395Device to assure sportsmen a proper grip
The device tests the pressure and positioning of a player's hand on the grip of sports equipment. The device generates an audible signal of confirmation when a lower threshold of pressure at predetermined locations on the grip are achieved. In many sports...
07/11/1995
5419563Pressure-sensitive grip measuring device
A pressure-sensitive grip measuring device 10 for use in training or assisting athletes in developing a proper hand grip. The device 10 includes a pressure-sensitive grip 14 comprising an electrically conductive shaft 12 having a plurality of grooves 22 f...
05/30/1995
5377541Golf club grip training assembly
A grip training assembly for use with a golf club includes a sensor for detecting grip pressure, a covering extending over the sensor and an indicator for indicating when the grip pressure is greater than a certain value. The sensor and the covering are r...
01/03/1995
5372365Methods 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
5322281Device to assure sportsmen a proper grip
The device tests the pressure and the positioning of a player's hand on the grip of sports equipment. The device generates an audible signal of confirmation when a lower threshold of pressure at predetermined locations on the grip are achieved. In many sp...
06/21/1994
5322289Pressure-sensitive grip measuring device
A pressure-sensitive grip measuring device 10 includes a handle 12 comprised of an electrically conductive splined core 22, a non-electrically conductive deformable material 28 disposed annularly around the splined core 22, a electrically conductive mater...
06/21/1994
4930785Golf grip training apparatus
Golf club training apparatus includes a switch in an electrical circuit in a golf club handle, and the switch is activated in response to improper grip pressure during the golf club swing. The switch is connected to a motor in the shaft. The output shaft ...
06/05/1990
4911441Apparatus for controlling moves of a ball-hitting instrument in ball games
A ball-hitting instrument for playing ball games, comprises a handle and a flat head part (preferably a tennis racket bearing a screen in the head part) and an apparatus for programming and controlling the seizing of the handle and the guiding of the inst...
03/27/1990
4861034Golf-grip training device
A golf grip training device designed to be readily attached and removed from the handle of a golf club. An elongated pressure sensitive switch is mounted on the underside of the handle and is responsive to the grip pressure of the golfer. The switch is fo...
08/29/1989
4660829Body joint position monitoring system
A body joint monitoring system employs a pair of members adapted to be attached to a pair of adjacent body portions interconnected by a body joint. A position sensing arrangement generates an electrical signal indicative of the position of the first membe...
04/28/1987
4488726Sports training glove including pressure actuated switches for alarm circuit
The sports practice glove is for use with a club, racket, bat or other item of sports equipment which has a handle to be gripped. The glove has a pressure operated switch on each finger and on the thumb of the glove and on the palm area of the glove. The ...
12/18/1984
4138118Golf club grip training device
A handle for a golf club is provided with pressure sensitive transducers at locations corresponding to the positions at which a right handed player exerts pressure with his right thumb and with the last three fingers of his left hand. The electrical outpu...
02/06/1979
4103896Golf grip training apparatus
The golf grip training apparatus gives a signal to the golfer when the grip of his off-target hand interferes with the grip of his target hand in the swing of the club. A force sensitive element is located in the position of at least the middle fingers of...
08/01/1978
 
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