Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Simulated game
Patent
1991-07-09
1992-09-29
Grieb, William H.
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Simulated game
273 26R, 273187B, A63B 6936
Patent
active
051509024
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for measuring a sportsman's weight distribution during a practice swing includes a detector (60) for sensing weight upon a first and second detection pad (30) constructed and arranged to receive the sportman's feet. The detector (60) generates weight signals as a function of the weight upon the pads (30). A controller (21) receives the weight signals and generates a data output set representative of the change in weight distribution upon the first and second detection pads (30) with reference to a point (42) within the practice swing. A reference detector (22) generates a reference signal corresponding to impact by the sportman (12) upon a ball (16) which corresponds to the reference point within the practice swing. Each of the detection pads (30) comprises a base (32) and at least one cantilevered member (34) mounted in spaced, cantilevered relation relative to the base and disposed to receive one of the sportsmens feet. A weight sensing gauge (60) is operationally mounted on each of the cantilevered members (34 ) for sensing the weight thereon and generating weight signals. The output data set is stored and can be displayed either immediately or at a later time.
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Article, "Weight Shift Our Exclusive Tests Reveal the Tour Swing has Changed Dramatically Over the Last Generation" by Lew Fishman, Golf Digest, Apr. 1989.
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