Multi-configuration ball
The present invention provides a novel multi-configuration amusement device. Composed of interchangeable parts, the present invention can be reconfigured in several respects, including size, form, and... Read More
Inventors: Camp, Richard S.;, Assignee: |
Pinfall detector using video camera
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of two bowling lanes 100 and 105 viewed from a overhead position. Each of lanes 100 and 105 has a conventional pin deck with a set of pins 11... Read More
Inventors: Form, Michael A.;, Assignee: Computer Sports Systems, Inc. (Cambridge, MA) |
Device for and method of detecting motion in an image
It is an object of the present invention to detect motion between subsequent images of a scene. It is another object of the present invention to detect motion between subsequent images of a scene in t... Read More
Inventors: Pucker, II, Leonard G.; Sofge, David B.;, Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the National Security Agency (Washington, DC) |
Cognitive matching skill learning aid and related methods
In view of the foregoing background, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide and educational aid for learning cognitive matching skills. This and other objects, features, and adv... Read More
Inventors: Lee, Melinda L.;, Assignee: |
Line pressure controller for automatic transmission and method thereof
The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes hydraulic pressure controller (including device) for an automatic transmission, and an oil (or hydraulic) control method thereof, which provi... Read More
Inventors: Ito, Yoshiki; Sugimoto, Akihiro;, Assignee: Suzuki Motor Corporation (JP) |
Advanced posture-monitoring device
In the perspective top view of FIG. 1, headgear 10 for carrying a posture-monitoring device of the present invention has a sun visor brim 12 attached to a headband 14 which has a central strap 16, fo... Read More
Inventors: Swezey, Robert L.; Swezey, Richard;, Assignee: |
System for detecting changes in body posture
We claim as our invention: 1. A system for detecting changes in body posture comprising: means for recording electrocardiograms from a subject, said electrocardiograms exhibiting a changing morphology... Read More
Inventors: Lidman, Johan; Andersson, Jonas;, Assignee: Pacesetter AB (Solna, SE) |
Apparatus for detecting occupant's posture
It is therefore an object of the present invention to reduce the processing time required for determining the presence and posture of an occupant, in particular, processing time required for pattern m... Read More
Inventors: Tanaka, Hideyuki; Sano, Yasukazu; Tanigawa, Taichi;, Assignee: Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (JP) |
System and method for encoding and retrieving visual signals
OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a computer implementable method for encoding or translating visual signals typically used in sign language. The present invention enc... Read More
Inventors: Baker, David; Taylor, David;, Assignee: Sorenson Vision, Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT) |
Method of coloring crystalline material
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The present invention is described below as individual steps involved for convenience sake. However, it is to be understood that the present invention can be contributed t... Read More
Inventors: Henderson, Pamela D.;, Assignee: |
Target devices
OF THE INVENTION This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 08/695,312 filed Aug. 9, 1996, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 08/363,629 filed Dec. 23, 1994 the disclosures of ... Read More
Inventors: Lauer, Jennifer L.;, Assignee: |
Apparatus for conducting a test
What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for conducting a test on a candidate, the apparatus comprising: first means for presenting a series of questions to the candidate; second means for obtaining from t... Read More
Inventors: Cadman, Mark; Stankov, Lazar; Dolph, Bradley;, Assignee: Lewis Cadman Consulting Pty Ltd. (Surry Hills, AU) |
Exercising attachments for wheelchairs
In accordance with the present invention, exercising devices are provided for use by a person sitting in a wheelchair and which devices are in the form of attachments removably mounted on the foot res... Read More
Inventors: Crawford, Vincent R.; Gunya, Robert E.;, Assignee: |
Ski exercise machine
The general purpose of the present invention is to provide an ergonomically designed ski exercise machine that includes an unique resistant belt system and an unique arm pole system. According to one ... Read More
Inventors: Friedebach, Adolph H.;, Assignee: Fitness Master, Inc. (Waconia, MN) |
Game apparatus and method of replaying game
We claim: 1. A game apparatus comprising: memory means for storing, for a predetermined period of time, absolute coordinates in a predetermined area of a moving entity which moves in said predetermine... Read More
Inventors: Asai, Toshinori; Yanagihori, Takayuki;, Assignee: Sega Enterprises, Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Torch mounted gas scavaging system for manual and robotic welding and cutting torches
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide higher quality welds and repeatability of quality in both manufacturing, industrial, and underwater welding applications. It is another ob... Read More
Inventors: Geiger, Michael B.;, Assignee: |
Motion simulator operating system and method
OF THE DRAWINGS Although the present invention motion simulator control system can be used with any motion simulator that is capable of simulating an amusement ride, by way of example the present inv... Read More
Inventors: McClintic, Frank;, Assignee: |
Helical tube with lamps or electric bells and sliding ball
In accordance with the principles of the invention, a hollow flexible length of tubing, typically formed of plastic and translucent or transparent, is formed into a helix which can be wrapped detachab... Read More
Inventors: Roth, Leo;, Assignee: |
Board game with random water distribution for dunking playing pieces
This invention is directed to a board game which amuses the players not only with the excitement of moves controlled by the random rolls of dice but also with the uncertainty caused by the controlled ... Read More
Inventors: Barlow, Gordon A.;, Assignee: Gordon Barlow Design (Skokie, IL) |
Spiral cylinder toy
What is claimed is: 1. In a cylindrical toy comprising a first half and a second half, each of said halves having a top portion, a side portion, and a bottom portion, and each of said halves having se... Read More
Inventors: Williams, D. Michael; Grubb, Lawrence B.;, Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc. (New Brunswick, NJ) |
Start gate marble race toy
The present invention is directed to a marble race toy for beginning the simultaneous traverse of a plurality of marbles starting with an initial momentum. This increases the excitement derived while ... Read More
Inventors: Klitsner, Daniel B.;, Assignee: Discovery Toys, Inc. (Martinez, CA) |
Descending ball game apparatus
What is claimed is: 1. In a descending ball game apparatus of a type which includes a ball and a plurality of downwardly sloped channel members which are interconnected by a plurality of substantially... Read More
Inventors: Rieber, Frederick M.; Sejnowski, Joseph P.;, Assignee: Playskool, Inc. (DE) |
Toy assembly having moving toy elements
An object of the invention is to provide a toy assembly which incorporates both manual and electrical operation units that can be actuated selectively to operate mobile toy elements. According to the ... Read More
Inventors: Udagawa, Kazuhiko;, Assignee: Dah Yang Toy Industrial Co., Ltd. (Tainan, TW) |
Interactive funnel amusement device
The present invention provides an interactive funnel amusement device. The invention allows a user to interact with the interactive funnel amusement device to a greater extent than prior art funnel de... Read More
Inventors: Shoemaker, Jr., Stephen P.; Hata, Ken Y.; Petermeier, Norman B.;, Assignee: RLT Acquisition, Inc. (Pleasanton, CA) |
Building plaything primarily for creating rolling tracks
The object of the invention is to implement a building plaything and with the plaything rolling tracks of various shapes in optional forms can be implemented through fitting various building elements ... Read More
Inventors: Tolnay, Judit Fuchsne;, Assignee: |
Playset resembling a fanciful anthill
Accordingly, it is a object of the present invention to provide an improved toy playset. It is a more particular object of the present invention to provide an improved toy playset resembling a fancifu... Read More
Inventors: Arriola, Martin F.;, Assignee: Mettel, Inc. (El Segundo) |
Computerized system and method for simultaneously representing and recording dynamic judgments
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The computerized system for representing and recording judgments, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is preferably implemented using software 12 and a computing device 14 having ... Read More
Inventors: Baird, John Charlton; Chawarski, Marek Cezary;, Assignee: |
Elongated exercising device of variable length
I claim: 1. An exercising device which comprises a plurality of elongated sections which are interconnected to one another to form an elongated shaft of variable length, said sections including a holl... Read More
Inventors: Evans, Sr., Kenzell;, Assignee: |
Exercise apparatus for performing two-handed exercises
I claim: 1. An exercise apparatus which comprises: a frame; resistance means connected to the frame for providing a force in opposition to attempted movement of the frame between first and second posi... Read More
Inventors: Vittone, Larry W.;, Assignee: |
Golf putting trainer
What is claimed is: 1. A golf putting trainer encouraging active participation of a user thereof, comprising: a pair of members, each defining, along a first plane thereof, an open concave surface def... Read More
Inventors: Erlinger, Michael D.; Abram, Michael F.;, Assignee: Connection Golf Corp. (Redondo Bch, CA) |
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