Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1994-04-20
1995-07-11
Chiu, Raleigh W.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273 29A, 273 73R, 2731875, 2731831, A63B 4900
Patent
active
054313953
ABSTRACT:
The device tests the pressure and positioning of a player's hand on the grip of sports equipment. The device generates an audible signal of confirmation when a lower threshold of pressure at predetermined locations on the grip are achieved. In many sports a major hindrance to a player in perfecting his or her game is the lack of maintaining a proper grip on the sports equipment. An important aspect of many sports including tennis, racquetball, golf, baseball and hockey is to maintain proper hand position and a firm grip on the sports equipment used. This sports equipment includes, amongst others, the tennis racket in tennis, the racket in racquetball, the golf club in golf, the bat in baseball and the stick in hockey. Proper grip and the ability to properly maintain the correct grip on the equipment is of paramount importance to consistent play. This device will attached to and encircle the various sports equipment at their handles so as to be between the hand or hands of the player and the sports equipment being gripped during play. The audible sound will act to confirm to the player that he or she has a sufficiently firm grip with a proper hand position on the sports equipment. By establishing a confirmation of a proper grip the player will then be able to concentrate on the other aspects of the particular game free from the concern about his or her grip.
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Chiu Raleigh W.
Kain, Jr. Robert C.
Tone Trainer, Inc.
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