Sports board having a pressure sensitive panel responsive to contact between the sports board and a surface being ridden
July 7, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3644919 3894437 Brake assembly for skateboard Ski stress signaling device Safety ski binding Surface-area pressure transducer and line-selection circuit for use therewith Pyrotechnic device for a skateboard Electronic computerized simulator apparatus Distribution type tactile sensor Closed loop ski simulation and instructional system InventorApplicationNo. 499132 filed on 07/07/1995US Classes:280/809, SKI OR SKATE APPLIANCE OR ATTACHMENT280/14.21, Standing occupant280/601SkisExaminersPrimary: Johnson, Brian L.Assistant: Vanaman, Frank Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63C 005/00AbstractA sports board (e.g., a snowboard, ski, or surfboard) has a sensor panel comprising a plurality of individual sensors on a surface thereof such that deflection or vibration of surface of the sports board due to contact with a surface of the medium being ridden (e.g. snow or water) causes the individual sensors of the sensor panel to detect such contact. Each sensor on the sensor panel may be a simple switch, piezoelectric sensor, strain gauge, or a variable resistance type sensor. The sensors are monitored so as to detect the points of contact of the lower surface of the sports board with the snow or water. Detailed information related to the contact between the sports board and the snow or water is processed so as to provide auditory, visual or training information.Other References
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