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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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7987711 | Device and method for diagnosing a disorder A device (1) for diagnosing a disorder comprises a stop for stopping a human extremity (5), such as a finger, when said extremity exerts a force on the stop. Detection means are provided for detecting said exerted force. The device has a support member... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7975543 | Method for carrying out isometric exercise regimen A method for isometric exercise safely reduces resting blood pressure and increases overall cardiovascular health. The method utilizes an apparatus that provides resistance to force and maximizes user/patient comfort. The handle or grip of the apparatus may be squee... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7845225 | Analyzing grip pressure of a bowler Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the grip of a bowler. In some embodiments, a bowling grip pressure device includes a glove configured to leave the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb substantially exposed. Pressure sensors are attached to ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7739910 | System and method for carrying out protocol-based isometric exercise regimen A system, and method for isometric exercise that safely reduces resting blood pressure and increases overall cardiovascular health. An apparatus includes a handle or grip configured to provide natural resistance to force and maximize user comfort and the system incl... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7703323 | Isometric exercise device The invention provides for a hand-held isometric exercise device comprising a handle portion and at least one load cell arranged to receive a load when the device is gripped by the handle portion and urged against the surface, the device having at least one contact ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7661309 | Angle and force measurement instrument A portable handheld device (20) for use by a therapist to measure angles and forces associated with a joint of a patient. The device (20) comprises a housing (22) with a contact pad (26) that is arranged to contact a body part associated ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7631557 | Grip force transducer and grip force assessment system and method A grip force assessment device, method and system that can provide a grip force map image presenting a detailed image of the complex grip capability/capacity of a human hand including the palm and all digits improving over existing assessment systems and their atten... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7448265 | Isometric system, method and apparatus for isometric exercise System, method and apparatus for carrying out isometric exercises for therapeutic purposes. As employed in a therapeutic mode the apparatus may only be programmed within mandated therapeutic parameter limitations. During therapeutic trials, the user is visually and ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7362231 | Hand 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 |
| 7259536 | Solar powered mobile A solar powered mobile, comprising a drive housing fitting within a case, a solar cell panel fitted within the top of the drive housing, a clear cover over the solar cell panel, a removable DC motor with speed control driven by the solar cell panel, gears connecting... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7195565 | Golf club fitting system An improved golf club fitting system for fitting a set of golf clubs to a player includes the steps of measuring a player's hand grip strength and selecting a representative golf club having a dead weight directly proportional to the player's grip strength. The club... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7190350 | Touch screen with rotationally isolated force sensor A touch screen uses one or more force sensors to determine location of the touch on the screen. Bending or twisting of the touch screen overlay, or of the support structure upon which the touch screen is mounted, may result in the detection of undesirable forces by ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7159811 | Decorative member for outdoor use A decorative member for outdoors use is adapted to be coupled to a main functional member and has a surface that is externally exposed. The decorative member includes an outer member made of a metal, the outer member having inner and outer surfaces; and at least one... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152471 | Method and apparatus for assessing hand strength An apparatus for assessing a person's hand strength including means for engaging the hand. The apparatus including means for determining the strength of the hand based on a twisting action with the hand of the engaging means relative to the determining means. The en... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7074198 | Methods for treatment and prevention of disorders resulting from hypertension of neck and shoulder muscles Methods for treatment and prevention of disorders resulting from hypertension of neck and shoulder muscles, in particular hypertension of the scalenius muscles, comprise administering a training regime to a subject suffering from the disorders, whereby the training ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6971270 | Method and apparatus for measuring gripping strength of a vacuum wand A method and apparatus for measuring the vacuum gripping strength of a vacuum wand or robotic arm provides a pressure gauge and a conduit extending from the pressure gauge and terminating at an opening formed in a receiving surface. A vacuum wand head is positioned ... | 12/06/2005 |
| RE38877 | Method and device for training the tactile perception of a marksman, in particular a sport marksman For training the tactile perception of a marksman, in particular of a sport marksman, during the firing of a shot in which the marksman exercising a pressure on a trigger of a real or simulation firearm which triggers the shot when it crosses a predetermined thresho... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962569 | Isometric system, method and apparatus System, method and apparatus for carrying out isometric exercises for either diagnostic purposes or therapeutic purposes. When employed in a diagnostic mode, the instrument is programmed to carry out standardized diagnostic regimens and during such regimens provides... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948365 | Dynamometer and related assessment method Dynamometer (1) and related method for assessing the force (F) exerted at hand level, said dynamometer comprising a fixed frame (2), a pair of levers (3, 4) apt to be taken hold of by a user, at least one lever being movable, a contrast element ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6925874 | Apparatus for measuring the relative difficulty in donning a glove The invention relates to an apparatus for measuring the relative difficulty in donning of a glove. The apparatus contains a glove mount for holding a glove to be tested in an open donnable position and a device for measuring the effort associated with donning the gl... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6893406 | Mastication monitoring device A mastication monitoring device 1 is provided with a probe 2 which is attached to a cheek in order to detect the concentration of reduced hemoglobin in the masticatory muscles. A photodetector 22 of the probe 2 detects light scattered in ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6792801 | Device for measuring force and angles Apparatus for selectively testing muscle strength and range of motion of a body part of a patient includes a housing having at least one contact area, and preferably two spaced apart contact areas, for contacting and aligning the apparatus with a body part to be tes... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6685786 | Wire connecting method, a wire joint detecting method, a wire connecting apparatus and a wire joint detecting apparatus An apparatus and method are provided to improve a cutting reliability, to facilitate automation of the connection of wires and to allow for a reliable detection of wire joints. Ends of wires (a, a') to be connected along their longitudinal directions are ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6662651 | Portable exercise device A portable exercise device (20) having a force measuring system (28) and a length adjuster (30). The exercise device includes a pulley/securing device assembly (22) and a cord (24) having a gripping structure (26) at each of its ends. The pulley/securing ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6651497 | Pitching training tool with indicator The present invention provides a pitching training tool, comprising a rod-shaped body portion, which has a hollow, cylindrical shaft portion that is lighter than a regulation ball, and a gripping portion, which is integrally formed to one end of this shaf... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6590499 | Monitor alarm for detecting vehicle driver's sleepiness An arrangement for monitoring and detecting a sleeping driver incorporating a load cell connected to electronic scales for establishing a base line force value when a driver grasps the steering wheel so that when the driver relaxes the grip on the steerin... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6257893 | Method and device for training the tactile perception of a marksman, in particular a sport marksman For training the tactile perception of a marksman, in particular of a sport marksman, during the firing of a shot in which the marksman exercising a pressure on a trigger of a real or simulation firearm which triggers the shot when it crosses a predetermi... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6190335 | Orofacial myographic measurement probe An orofacial measurement probe for measuring muscle forces within the oral cavity. The probe includes a bite member sized for insertion into the oral cavity and a pressure-sensitive transducer disposed in transducer housing. The bite member is formed with... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6126572 | Apparatus for monitoring and displaying exertion data An apparatus for monitoring and displaying information related to pressure exerted at a point of interest during an isometric exercise includes a fabric base, adapted to receive a body part. A sensor is attached to the fabric base and disposed at the poin... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6032530 | Biofeedback system for sensing body motion and flexure A method and apparatus for monitoring key components of body movement and flexure during kinetic activities, and providing intuitive, audible, real time biofeedback to the user. The system uses one or more transducers of types that are directionally sensi... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6026684 | Active donor hand gripper for use in a blood collection apparatus An active hand gripper for use in a blood drawing apparatus provides a tactile signal to a blood donor reminding the donor to periodically squeeze the hand gripper, thereby increasing donor venous pressure and the related blood flow rate from the donor in... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6016103 | Sleep-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 |
| 5954673 | Method and apparatus for oral motor therapy using a visual display A method for determining muscle strength of elements of the musculature used in speech and swallowing. In particular, a tool is equipped with at least one pressure sensor. A person inserts the tool into the person's mouth and utters sounds of speech or sw... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5877418 | Solar powered tube rotator An apparatus for demonstrating the conversion of solar energy to mechanical energy, the apparatus comprising: a solar energy device which collects and converts solar energy to electrical energy; a motor connected to the solar energy device for receiving electr... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5728027 | Biofeedback system for training abdominal muscles A biofeedback system for training the abdominal muscles uses a belt or waistband with a buckle which includes switches, at least one switch modifying a music tape source which is, for example, mounted on the belt. The belt buckle is expandable so that wit... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5723785 | Hand muscle tension measuring apparatus A new Hand Muscle Tension Measuring Apparatus for providing a therapeutic hand exercise aid and for obtaining an objective reading of finger muscle tension during rehabilitation. The inventive device includes a T-member, a support member slidably engaging... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5681993 | Method 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 |
| 5467656 | Measurement 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 |
| 5377541 | Golf 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 |
| 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 |
