Games using tangible projectile – Projectile – per se; part thereof or accessory therefor – With sound-producing means
Patent
1996-03-07
1998-09-22
Harrison, Jessica
Games using tangible projectile
Projectile, per se; part thereof or accessory therefor
With sound-producing means
473576, 473506, 273335, A63B 6710, A63B 3700
Patent
active
058106855
ABSTRACT:
A practice ball responsive to acceleration for use in practicing sports and an acceleration sensor therefor. The practice ball includes an electronics housing; an acceleration sensor mounted in the electronics housing and responsive to acceleration of the practice ball; a sound generating device also mounted in the electronics housing and responsive to the acceleration sensor; and a soft deformable shell having a shape which simulates a sports ball. The soft deformable shell, which is capable of snugly accommodating the electronics housing, may be supported by a tether line connected to the electronics housing. The acceleration sensor preferably includes at least two switching elements, each of which is responsive to a different magnitude of acceleration. The sound generating device is then responsive to the switching elements so as to emit different programmed sounds depending on which of the switching elements is/are actuated by acceleration of the practice ball. The different programmed sounds may include verbal messages from a voice simulation device in the sound generating device. Preferably, the practice ball is a soft, foam soccer ball for use in practicing the art of heading a soccer ball.
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Fitzgerald Roger Edwin
Willner LeRoy Frederick
Harrison Jessica
Sager Mark A.
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