Apparatus for recording picked up image signal on second memory through first memory
It is a general object of this invention to provide an image pickup apparatus which is capable of solving the above-stated problems of the conventional image pickup apparatus such as an electronic cam... Read More
Inventors: Kubo, Ryoji;, Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha (Tokyo, JP) |
Interactive golf driving range facility
The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages present in the background art by providing a system, including an apparatus and method, for determining the down range impact of golf balls, f... Read More
Inventors: Howey, Mark Benjamin;, Assignee: |
Method to assess plant stress using two narrow red spectral bands
It is an object of this invention to provide a method for assessing plant stress in agricultural crops. It is another object of this invention to provide a method to predict crop yields from non-invas... Read More
Inventors: Anderson, John;, Assignee: Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) |
Pacemaker with pulse width adjustment circuitry
In accordance with one aspect of this invention, there is provided a circuit for stretching the pulse width of a pacing pulse to achieve constant output pulse energy as the power source decreases in v... Read More
Inventors: Zobel, Don W.;, Assignee: Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) |
Sprocket conversion kit for garage door opener
This invention relates to a conversion kit for use at the output drive of a garage door opener to convert the drive between the output shaft of the power drive unit and the endless chain from a high s... Read More
Inventors: Lhotak, Roger W.;, Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (Elmhurst, IL) |
Climbing equipment
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a climbing feature device for installation in or on a climbing surface, comprising a plurality of faces having different climbing fea... Read More
Inventors: Robinson, Donald;, Assignee: |
Climbing wall
The play structure climbing wall of this invention is economically produced by the single sheet thermoforming process. To facilitate shipping, the wall is formed in multiple elongated segments which a... Read More
Inventors: Jonas, Kenneth J.; Grutza, Randall C.; Bolland, Matthew T.;, Assignee: PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. (Chattanooga, TN) |
Casing structure of wrist exerciser
An object of the present invention is to provide a separable casing structure of a wrist exerciser that allows a user to open the casing for replacing parts of the wrist exerciser. Another object of t... Read More
Inventors: Chuang, Yun Yu; Lin, Ming Hung;, Assignee: |
Dual purpose exercising device
Having described our invention, we claim: 1. An exercise device comprising: an elongated cylindrical bar having a smooth outer surface; a pair of hand grips; an abutment on each of said hand grips, on... Read More
Inventors: Wilmoth, Robert B.; Wilmoth, Warren J.;, Assignee: |
Massage unit
The conventional compact type massage unit as described above is short in length, and the user often feels fatigue on his (or her) hand and arm to hold the massage unit because the vibrator piece must... Read More
Inventors: Kamayachi, Yuzo;, Assignee: Tensho Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Handle for high frequency sonic massager
OF THE DRAWINGS The objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the art after reviewing the following detailed description and accompanying d... Read More
Inventors: McShirley, Richard; McShirely, Robert;, Assignee: McShirley Products, Inc. (Valencia, CA) |
Physical activity measuring method and apparatus
Briefly, and in general terms, the present invention provides a new and improved apparatus for measuring and displaying power generated by a person who is performing a physical activity. More specific... Read More
Inventors: Brock, Kurtis Barkley;, Assignee: |
Device and method for operating an internal combustion engine provided with a butterfly valve in overrun mode
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In functional block 10, the instantaneous vehicle speed vfzg 12 at the beginning of overrun mode and the instantaneous engine rpm value nmot 14 of the internal combustion... Read More
Inventors: Zillmer, Michael; Pott, Ekkehard;, Assignee: Volkswagen AG (DE) |
Pistol grip controller
OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIG. 1, shown therein is the pistol grip controller 10 of the invention that includes a formed pistol grip handle 11. The grip handle 11 is formed to rest comfortably in... Read More
Inventors: Moskin, Jeffrey M.; Wertz, Keith J.;, Assignee: |
Electronic game controller
The present invention is an electronic game controller which is used with a fishing game. The electronic game controller greatly improves the playability of the game by providing a controller which re... Read More
Inventors: Dornbusch, Larry;, Assignee: |
Golf club head
The subject invention provides a metal golf club head which can produce increased effectiveness and accuracy because of its unique weight distribution. In the subject invention, the design is such tha... Read More
Inventors: Henwood, William D.;, Assignee: Nicklaus Golf Equipment Co., L.C. (West Palm Beach, FL) |
Proximity detector
We claim: 1. A proximity detector system comprising a plurality of transmitter/receiver pairs each having a transmitter for transmitting energy in a corresponding predetermined direction and a receive... Read More
Inventors: Trett, John; Bradbeer, Peter F.;, Assignee: Formula Systems Limited (Eynsham, GB) |
Electro-optic infantry weapons trainer
The subject invention overcomes some of the disadvantages of the prior art, including those mentioned above, in that it comprises a unique weapon trainer system which may be utilized by a quintet of t... Read More
Inventors: Marshall, Albert H.; Shaw, Bon F.; Towle, Herbert C.; Riordan, Thomas J.; Siragusa, George A.;, Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington, DC) |
Device and method for improving shooting skills
It is an object of this invention to provide a device for improving or refining a person's shooting skills. It is still another object of this invention to provide a device for improving or refining a... Read More
Inventors: Khattak, Anwar S.; Shimoji, Masao;, Assignee: |
Voice activated target launching system with automatic sequencing control
It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a voice activated skeet/trap triggering system which operates via a radio link and automatically maintains the target launching sequence. It ... Read More
Inventors: Bunner, Gary N.; Goines, Michael A.;, Assignee: The Computer Learning Works, Inc. (Starkville, MS) |
Dental tool guidance template and method
OF ONE OR MORE OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIGS. 1a, 1b and 1c the apparatus consists of a hand held dental guide template 5 made of stainless steel or other suitable material with a sl... Read More
Inventors: Gittleman, Neal B.;, Assignee: |
Amusement device for use during sexual intercourse
Accordingly, the present invention provides a sensory device for use during sexual intercourse which can be used alone or with a condom. The device includes two primary portions: a ring and a contiguo... Read More
Inventors: Lyons, Paul;, Assignee: |
Color detection and/or recognition apparatus
What is claimed is: 1. Color detection and/or recognition apparatus for detecting or recognizing colors on an original surface comprising: a twin row array of detector elements, each detector element ... Read More
Inventors: Cooley, Roderick A.; Cronshaw, ANthony J.;, Assignee: Xerox Corporation (Stamford, CT) |
Textile color design simulating apparatus
I claim: 1. In a color design simulating apparatus having a color display (5), a color printer (6), a storage apparatus (4) in which a number of sets of color signals (11) for displaying colors on the... Read More
Inventors: Yonemitsu, Takashi;, Assignee: Ishizaka Shoji Co., Ltd. (Ishikawa, JP) |
Fletch check test arrow
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 1 through 5 illustrate a flet... Read More
Inventors: Krieg, Marshall;, Assignee: |
Video display with improved smooth scrolling
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown in simplified block diagram form a smooth scroll system 10 for a video display terminal in accordance with the present invention. User ... Read More
Inventors: Foster, Mark J.;, Assignee: Zenith Electronics Corporation (Glenview, IL) |
Method for driver education that mimics intoxication
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a driver education method that harmlessly mimics the effects of intoxication in the participants through utilization of an optics devic... Read More
Inventors: Slavin, Sidney H.;, Assignee: |
Assembly including interlocking components for teaching mathematical concepts
The present invention comprises interlocking components which each represent a particular mathematical value. The interlocking components may be combined such that improper fractions, mixed numbers an... Read More
Inventors: Woldenberg, Richard; Hoffman, Lisa;, Assignee: |
Reinforced elastomer panel with embedded strain and pressure sensors
A sensor system for a reinforced elastomer panel that overcomes these and other problems has an optical source emitting an optical signal. An optical strain sensor is embedded in an elastomer sheet of... Read More
Inventors: Beier, Theodor Harry; Haake, John Martin; Wille, Robert Henry; Jacobs, Jack Howard;, Assignee: McDonnell Douglas () |
System for three dimensional positioning and tracking with dynamic range extension
The present invention provides improved apparatus and method for positioning and tracking objects, and also to a non-linear Kalman Filter tracker. A genetic algorithm is typically employed for solving... Read More
Inventors: Amorai-Moriya, Netzer;, Assignee: Netmor Ltd. (Bnei Brak, IL) |
Exercise Devices 
