System and method for scoring test answer sheets having open-ended questions
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for processing and scoring test answer sheets having both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. It is another obje... Read More
Inventors: Kucinski, Bernard; Gonzalez, Jose; Sonnenschein, Joan;, Assignee: The Psychological Corporation (San Antonio, TX) |
Safety harness for limited mobility
I claim: 1. A safety harness for limited mobility of the person wearing the same comprising strap portions of a width greater than their thickness arranged in crossing relation for positioning against... Read More
Inventors: Lirakis, Warren Stephen;, Assignee: |
Automatically adjustable climbing harness
We have accordingly developed a seat harness for mountain climbers, having simplified construction and automatic leg loop adjustment. According to our invention, a seat harness is formed from a single... Read More
Inventors: Markwell, John H.; Isenhart, Kyle;, Assignee: |
Shoulder and back support brace
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the posture correction and support device of the present invention comprising a first support means which rests against the spinal column as a back support strap 1.... Read More
Inventors: Reeves, Bryan;, Assignee: |
Golf swing training device and method
According to the invention there is provided a golf training device for a golf player including a hip belt having opposite belt ends, belt closing means on the belt for holding the belt ends in joined... Read More
Inventors: Perry, Carl L.; Johnson, L. Gregory;, Assignee: Eller; J. David (Deerfield Beach, FL) |
Method and an apparatus for joint-controlled training of different motoric units for development of functional muscle strength and proprioceptivity
We claim: 1. An apparatus for joint controlled training of motoric units for development of functional muscle strength and proprioceptivity, the apparatus comprising: means for arresting a joint axis ... Read More
Inventors: Petersen, Ken; Renstrom, Per; Pope, Malcolm;, Assignee: |
Golf swing trainer
The invention provides a golf swing trainer for use by a developing golfer. The trainer includes a rotor that rotates about a rotational axis. When using the trainer, the golfer connects himself or th... Read More
Inventors: Romano, Edward A.;, Assignee: |
Athletic training belt
Accordingly, it is primary object of the invention to provide a training belt which mounts to the hips and supports a number of static or resilient training straps without rotating about the hips. It ... Read More
Inventors: Miller, Wendy Jo;, Assignee: |
Martial arts conditioning device
This invention is an exercise device and method for martial arts conditioning which enables a user to increase muscle resistance when practicing specific martial arts maneuvers such as punches, blocks... Read More
Inventors: Ghobadi, Arthur Soroush;, Assignee: |
Built-in full-body harness system for hunters
OF THE INVENTION As can be seen by reference to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, the built-in, full-body harness system for hunters that forms the basis of the present invention is designat... Read More
Inventors: Ferguson, Jr., Vernon;, Assignee: |
Educational aid and method
Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a teaching aid that redu... Read More
Inventors: Vallee, Harold C.;, Assignee: |
Printing quality examining method
What is claimed is: 1. A printing quality examining method in which image data of printing paper successively taken in by a camera of a detection unit are compared with a previously taken-in reference... Read More
Inventors: Fujii, Tomohiro; Tasaka, Norifumi; Kitahara, Rieko;, Assignee: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (JP) |
Graphical user interface for field-based definition of special effects in a video editing system
The present invention will be more completely understood through the following detailed description which should be read in conjunction with the attached drawings in which similar reference numbers i... Read More
Inventors: Gonsalves, Robert; Cooper, Brian C.;, Assignee: Avid Technology, Inc. (Tewksbury, MA) |
Method for tracking a video object in a time-ordered sequence of image frames
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the following description, the present invention will be described by way of preferred exemplary embodiments, including a software program. Those skilled in the art wi... Read More
Inventors: Toklu, Candemir; Liou, Shih-Ping;, Assignee: Siemens Corporate Research, Inc. (Princeton, NJ) |
Simplified direct oxidation fuel cell system
These and other advantages are provided by the present invention in which a simplified direct oxidation fuel cell system is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the fuel cell includes a membr... Read More
Inventors: Ren, Xiaoming; Becerra, Juan J.; Beckmann, Gerhard; Brown, Eric J.; DeFilippis, Michael S.; Neutzler, Jay K.; Gottesfeld, Shimshon;, Assignee: MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (Albany, NY) |
Exercise amount measuring device capable of displaying the amount of exercise to be performed further
In view of the problems in the art, an object of the present invention is to provide an exercise amount measuring device which not only enables a subject person to judge more easily of the appropriate... Read More
Inventors: Yoshimura, Manabu; Hasegawa, Maki; Hatakenaka, Tsukasa; Tabata, Makoto; Yamasawa, Tsutomu; Takenaka, Masaaki; Watanabe, Tomoo; Morita, Kazuyuki;, Assignee: Omron Corporation (Kyoto, JP) |
Music game device with automatic setting, method for controlling the same, and storage medium therefor
It is an object of the present invention to provide a game system with which a user can set play condition for several tunes at a time and successively play several tunes without interruption between ... Read More
Inventors: Ishikawa, Hirotaka; Tamura, Akinori; Takase, Yasumi; Nishibori, Takashi; Nagaoka, Kei; Wada, Yoshiko; Yoshida, Yumi; Takahashi, Kazuya;, Assignee: Konami Corporation (Tokyo, JP); KCE Tokyo Inc. (Tokyo, JP) |
Electronic video poker method and system having multiple poker hands
An object of the present invention is to provide a more exciting and realistic video poker experience. Another object of the present invention is to provide a simulated live poker game on an electroni... Read More
Inventors: Angel, Mark;, Assignee: Gaming Concepts and Design, LLC (Las Vegas, NV) |
Solid-state warning light with environmental control
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a novel warning light which offers some operational advantage over the prior art. One aspect of the invention is defined as a warning light compri... Read More
Inventors: Toulmin, John W.; Balogh, Francis;, Assignee: SWS Star Warning Systems Inc. (CA) |
Shoelace tying helper
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a low cost and easily understood aid is provided to help children or retarded persons in bending a shoelace end into a loop and in keeping i... Read More
Inventors: Stanfield, James S.;, Assignee: |
Rehabilitation/training device
FIG. 1 is a front view of the rehabilitation/training device of the present invention presented as an apron 10 mounted by integral shoulder straps 12 onto the person of a user. Straps 12 pass over th... Read More
Inventors: Doherty, Jocelyn M.;, Assignee: |
Rotary connector using plurality of flexible cables
It is an object of the invention to provide a rotary connector capable of making a large current flow to a conductor without increasing lead blocks even when a plurality of flexible cables are used. A... Read More
Inventors: Matsuzaki, Nobuo; Saiso, Kenichi;, Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Playground swing apparatus
In accordance with the invention the playground apparatus includes a support structure with swinging means suspended above a ground surface from said support structure for reciprocatory transport of a... Read More
Inventors: Melrose, Kendrick B.; Kimmel, Gerald E.; McCombs, William F.;, Assignee: Game Time, Inc. (Litchfield, MI) |
Children's activity and entertainment enclosure
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a child's activity and entertainment enclosure which constrains a small child to some extent, yet allows the child to move in three dim... Read More
Inventors: Rieber, Frederick M.;, Assignee: Hedstrom Corporation (Bedford, PA) |
Holographic installation
The present invention is directed to producing a holographic installation which makes it possible to detect the movement of the body surface occurring due to cardiac activity as a consequence of the p... Read More
Inventors: Nilsson, Kenth; Hoek, Bertil; Ohlsson, Thomas; Bjelkhagen, Hans;, Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (Berlin & Munich, DE) |
Diagnostic system for detecting and indicating cranial movements
I claim: 1. A diagnostic system for detecting and indicating cranial movements in a human subject whose brain case is composed of a plurality of articulated bones which define the cranium, which bones... Read More
Inventors: Zanakis, Michael F.;, Assignee: |
Modular picture holder
The present invention relates generally to the field of photograph or picture holders, and more particularly, is directed to a modular holder which defines a plurality of individual object holding com... Read More
Inventors: Cohen, Bernard;, Assignee: C. F. Associates (Philadelphia, PA) |
Picture frame assembly
FIGS. 1 and 2 Now referring more particularly to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings, a first preferrred embodiment of the improved picture frame assembly of the present invention is schematic... Read More
Inventors: Wiener, Alan;, Assignee: |
Picture frame illumination apparatus
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of picture frame illumination apparatus now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a picture frame illumination app... Read More
Inventors: Warner, Sheila J.;, Assignee: |
Infant stimulus toy apparatus
To achieve the foregoing and other advantages, the present invention, briefly described, provides a toy apparatus which includes a back housing portion, a structure connector assembly connected to the... Read More
Inventors: O'Donnell, Teresa Hohol;, Assignee: |
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