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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7562572 | Apparatus for measuring force applied by the hand, analyzing apparatus, and system Provided is an apparatus for measuring force applied to a hand when a worker works in an industrial field. The measuring apparatus includes a glove with a plurality of sensors on the palm side, a case with a band, and a register for receiving and registering measure... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7467551 | Device for measuring grip strength A device for measuring grip strength includes a shaft received in a base and a cable is wrapped on the shaft. The cable includes a first end to which the user applies a grip force and a fixed second end. A disk is connected to an end of the shaft and includes a plur... | 12/23/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7238145 | Oral-lever resistance exercise device An oral exercise device that is portable, that has adjustable resistance and that allows the tongue to perform isotonic exercises in an environment that closely approximates the natural configuration of the tongue and the mouth to improve disorders of speech and swa... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7131939 | Toe stretcher The present invention relates to an exercise tool. More particularly, it relates to an exercise tool specifically devised as a toe stretcher to align, separate, and stretch toes. The toe stretcher comprises a frame with a separator for separating a plurality of toes... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7127944 | System and method for measuring the motor strength of a human thumb or finger A method and apparatus for measuring the strength of a human thumb or finger. Strength can be measured when the thumb or finger moves in at least two substantially opposing directions. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7096731 | Finger gripping force measuring device A gripping force measuring device includes a housing having a pressure detecting device and having a handle portion for being held by a user, a trigger attached to the housing and engaged with the pressure detecting device for applying a pressing force against the p... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6786092 | Muscle pressure measuring instrument for mouth cavity, adapter for mouth cavity muscle pressure measuring instrument, and mouth piece for mouth cavity muscle pressure measuring instrument Mouthpieces 12 disposed in a mouth between a lower lip, teeth and gum, for example, are mounted to a force measuring device 11. An outer mouthpiece 16 disposed at the lip side is connected via a connecting shaft 28 to a shaft 26, w... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6280351 | Striking practice device A practice device comprising a plurality of striking targets arranged about a frame in an overall configuration which approximates the shape of an opponent. The targets are individually articulated to the frame, so that each individual target reacts indep... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6237413 | Apparatus for measuring belt tension An apparatus for measuring tension in a longitudinally extending belt has a longitudinally extending housing formed with a transversely extending guide passage, a pair of longitudinally spaced abutments fixed on the housing and longitudinally flanking the... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6042508 | Adjustable hand-held exercise weight with pulse detection and remote infrared control An adjustable hand-held exercise weight with pulse detection and remote infrared control is disclosed, including a handle contoured for grasping by a user and having a plurality of buttons thereon, a printed circuit board mounted within the handle, a sens... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5963891 | System for tracking body movements in a virtual reality system A system is provided for tracking body movements, including subtle body movements, in a virtual reality system and for integrating data generated therefrom into a virtual reality system in real tine. The system of the preferred embodiment of the present i... | 10/05/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5698782 | Hand and arm strength testing apparatus to be used in a constable selection process A hand grip and arm strength testing apparatus is used as part of a pursuit and restraint circuit in a constable selection process. The apparatus which simulates the action required to move an uncooperative individual's arms to a handcuffing position comp... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5329813 | Grasp analysis apparatus A grasp analysis apparatus and method by which the power of grasp exerted by the human hand can be measured, and by which a determination can be made related to the maximum effort of grasp that is made during the measurement. The apparatus includes a hous... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5317916 | Digit grip sensor A digit grip sensor for measuring the grip strength of the human hand. The digit grip sensor comprises a post support having a first and a second sensor therein. A first post extends through the first sensor and a second post extends through the second se... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5226650 | Tennis racket A tennis racket with a handle (4), preferably wrapped with a grip strip (3), which improves training of gripping techniques through the use of a sensor (6) that is incorporated into the handle (4), by which it is possible to measure the gripping force wit... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5158096 | Orthopedic measurement device and methodology to quantitatively and simultaneously measure distance and force during a passive stretching of the mandible Simultaneous measurement of a border position of a mandible joint opening and the "end-feel" force required to achieve the border position are effectuated through a single apparatus which applies a force to the upper and lower jaw of a patient and continu... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5142910 | Dynamic physiological function testing apparatus and method A cart for measuring dynamic physiological forces has a plurality of wheels, a handle, and a brake attached to at least one of the wheels for controlling the amount of force required to move the cart. A directional sensor indicates the direction in which ... | 09/01/1992 |
| 4943047 | Handgrip, with light and timer A pair of handles mounted individually on the ends of a coil spring, the ends of the coil spring extending longitudinally into the ends of the handles, and the coil spring thereby being positioned beyond the handles. A battery is positioned on one handle,... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4886073 | Shoulder strength adduction device An improved shoulder strength adduction device is provided for use in determining the strength of a person's shoulder musculature. The device comprises a pair of hand grips connected by pivotal scissors frames to a support bar and a load bar, with a force... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4878384 | Device for evaluating and measuring human sensory perception A device for evaluating and measuring human sensory perceptions by measuring muscle force applied against a finger button and displaying a maximum muscle force. To obtain an objective measurement, the device according to the invention includes a delay cir... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4674330 | Apparatus for measurement of grip and pinch strength Apparatus (1') for measurement of both the grip strength of a person's hand and pinch strength of two digits of the hand comprises two parallel grip handles (2', 3') extending at right angles from a third member (4'). Handle (3') is rigidly fixed to third... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4632383 | Training tool for promoting grip A case of approximate sphere is formed by assembling a pair of hemispherical shell pieces with elastic materials. A rack, capable of shifting in the axial direction in connection with shift of the shell pieces, is supported within the case. A pinion desig... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4553746 | Hand exerciser A hand exerciser includes a frame having a contoured hand grip portion and a slide mechanism supported within the frame for reciprocative movement. The slide mechanism includes a transverse finger grip which is both rotatable and angled to maximize the co... | 11/19/1985 |
