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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8047050 | Performance test apparatus and image taking device thereof A performance test apparatus includes a control unit, an image taking device, and a base having a table and a frame mounted to the table. The image taking device includes at least one image taker and at least one parallel light source. The at least one image taker i... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7370510 | Shock apparatus One embodiment of a shock apparatus comprises a plurality of impact objects spatially ordered according to decreasing mass along a substantially linear path; a guide to guide movement of the impact objects along the path; and a plurality of spacers, one spacer betwe... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367212 | Rotational and linear shock apparatus One embodiment of a shock apparatus comprises at least one linear impact object capable of movement along a first substantially linear path; a rotational impact object capable of rotation about an axis of rotation and movement along a second substantially linear pat... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7278295 | Device for measuring the inertia tensor of a rigid body A device for measuring the inertia tensor of a rigid body at least consists of a rigid body (11), the inertia tensor of which is to be measured, at least one suspension means (20) with respect to at least one fixed point which sets at least one degree ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7150178 | Golf ball COR testing machine The present invention comprises an automated machine for testing the physical properties of spherical objects. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a firing mechanism that includes an inner and outer barrel. An object inside the firing mechanism is propelled towards ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7130748 | Simulation method for estimating performance of product made of viscoelastic material A simulation method includes the step of momently measuring a value of each of a strain, a strain speed, and a stress generated in the viscoelastic material, deriving time history data of a viscous drag, the strain speed and the stress, thereby deriving a relationsh... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7127933 | High speed resiliometer An apparatus and method for testing the physical properties of a material is disclosed. Preferably, the physical properties that may be tested include, but are not limited to, the COR of a material. Accordingly, the apparatus includes a projectile that may be capabl... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7111492 | Device for testing balls A ball testing device having a compact housing with a microphone for receiving the sound generated when a ball strikes a surface and generating output signals. An electrical circuit in said housing is configured to receive the output signals and process the signals ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7086955 | Method and apparatus to determine golf ball trajectory and flight A launch monitor system including a support structure, a first light-reflecting element disposed on this support structure, a lighting unit and an camera unit. A computer receives signals generated by light patterns received by the camera unit and computes a variety... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7004017 | Materials tester latching coupling device A latching coupling device for material testers is provided. The coupling can be connected and disconnected without the use of tools and includes a housing and interfacer. A spring within the latching coupling device serves to center the interfacer while snapping th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6983637 | Apparatus and method for evaluating and comparing golf club head designs based upon mass properties and impact behavior The golf club head evaluation system provides two methods for evaluating and comparing various club head designs. Method one is a data acquisition apparatus that captures, processes, and displays the bending and torsional deflections and accelerations of a golf club... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6923039 | Method and apparatus for testing golf balls A method and an apparatus for measuring coefficient of restitution of an impact are disclosed. The apparatus includes a launching device, an enclosure, a second initially stationary object, and a plurality of speed sensors. The launching device causes a first object... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6925416 | Simulation method for estimating performance of product made of viscoelastic material A simulation method of estimating performance of a product made of a viscoelastic material, comprising the steps of measuring a value of a strain, a strain speed, and a stress generated in viscoelastic material momently in a measuring condition equivalent to a state... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6837094 | Portable apparatus for measuring the flexibility of a golf club head The apparatus employs a steel impact ball which is mounted in a pendulum manner to swing against the face of a golf club head. The golf club is secured at one end to a spacer block on the base of the apparatus and the head of the club is freely mounted in facing rel... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6804988 | Golf ball COR testing machine The present invention comprises an automated machine for testing the physical properties of spherical objects. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a firing mechanism that includes an inner and outer barrel. An object inside the firing mechanism is propelled towards ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6742385 | Method for selecting a golf ball, and method and system for selecting a golf club and a golf ball A method for selecting a golf ball suitable for a golfer, comprising the steps of (i) obtaining head speed and backspin when a golfer hits a golf ball with a golf club; (ii) obtaining from the golfer ball-type selection data for determining which among a plurality o... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6640200 | Sports implement testing methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for testing a striking-type sports implement such as a bat is disclosed. In terms of apparatus, a system according to the invention includes a bat-swinging module, a ball-delivery module, and one or more programmed computers. The bat... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6595057 | Golf club head with a high coefficient of restitution The present invention relates to a golf club head provided with a face and a body. The face has a central zone and a intermediate zone adjacent and surrounding the central zone. The central zone has a first flexural stiffness and the intermediate zone has... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6571600 | Apparatus and method for measurement of coefficient of restitution and contact time An apparatus and method for quantifying the stiffness of a golf ball or golf ball core under normal use conditions while also measuring the contact time, wherein an air cannon, or the like, is used to shoot an object horizontally against a block while the... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6132319 | Billiard training device A billiards training apparatus is described, the apparatus used in training a user to properly strike a cue ball. The apparatus comprises a housing having a front face, the housing coupled to a striking platform extending a length from the housing. An elo... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5988861 | Sports implement testing methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for testing a striking-type sports implement such as a bat is disclosed. In terms of apparatus, a system according to the invention includes a bat-swinging module, a ball-delivery module, and one or more programmed computers. The bat... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5908979 | Golf ball test hitter The invention relates to a golf ball test hitter used for testing the performance of a golf club after manufacture of the club, which comprises a first arm corresponding a man's arm, a second arm corresponding to a wrist, being supported at a free end of ... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5863255 | Device and method to measure kinematics of a moving golf ball A device for measuring the movement of a ball is a flat pad or a frame defining an opening with one or more magnetic field inducing elements mounted thereon. One or more sensor elements are mounted in the flat pad or the frame, and connected to instrument... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5763761 | Ball striking apparatus Generally, the invention can be used to strike an object with an implement. Two applications for which the invention is particularly useful are hitting a golf ball with a golf club, and hitting a baseball or softball with a baseball bat. The invention can... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5696312 | Accelerated impact testing apparatus Accelerated impact testing apparatus which simulates the dynamic strain in golf clubs, shafts and other specimens by rapidly transferring kinetic energy to the specimen from an instrumented tup that is free to rebound. The specimen is held in place by two... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5589628 | Golf ball striking device A golf ball striking device has a framework with a club and shaft assembly rotatably mounted to the framework for movement along a swing path in a first vertical plane. A golf ball tee assembly is also rotatably mounted to the framework for free movement ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5547114 | Apparatus for breaking in athletic gloves Apparatus for breaking in or conditioning athletic gloves, especially baseball gloves, includes a holder on which the glove can be mounted, this holder being in the semblance of a human hand, an air-operated cylinder unit includes an impact member carried... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5245862 | Ball testing device A testing device and method for determining the coefficient of restitution of a rebounding object, such as a ball, by comparison of the bounce periods of successive bounces of the ball. The ball is dropped onto the reaction plate from which it is permitte... | 09/21/1993 |
| 4996867 | Golf club swinging apparatus This invention is concerned with a golf club swinging apparatus for testing performance of golf clubs, for example. The golf club swinging apparatus is capable of swinging a golf club from an addressing position through take-back, back swing top, down swi... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4876658 | Method and apparatus for systematically testing objects including tennis balls A computer-controlled object testing and measuring apparatus having a plurality of stations including a control center for initiating, controlling and terminating each procedure at each station. The control center also controls transport and handling of t... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4509362 | Device for testing game balls A device is disclosed for testing the resilience of a game ball. The device comprises a tubular member having an opening at one end for receiving a game gall to be tested. A striking surface on the other end of the tubular member and calibrated markings a... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4062222 | Golf club swinging apparatus A golf-club and golf-ball testing apparatus, having a crank arm driven by a main drive shaft, drives a club swinging arm through a secondary drive shaft supported by bearings on the end of the crank arm and turned by a planetary gear which meshes with tee... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4006626 | Method and apparatus for evaluating rebounding characteristics of objects A performance method and apparatus for evaluating the bouncing or rebounding characteristics of objects such as balls used in games, and for evaluating the energy-absorbing and surface characteristics of playing surfaces of games.... | 02/08/1977 |
