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Sports Sciences, Inc.

John D Lipps

Stephen J Szczecinski

Gregory J Svetina

Robert W Baskette

A riding board game controller for sending directional and non-directional control signals to an audio-visual game having a microprocessor-based host computer for sending audio-visual signals to a display device, the riding board game controller comprising: a substantially rectangular platform, pivotally supported along its central longitudinal axis on a playing surface and adapted to support an operator standing thereon, such that side-to-side pivoting of the platform can be performed by the operator; a biasing system, positioned between the platform and the playing surface, for biasing the platform away from the playing surface; a left dual-state switch, positioned between the platform and the playing surface, on the left side of the longitudinal axis, and activated by a pivoting of the platform to the left side; a right dual-state switch, positioned between the platform and the playing surface, on the right side of the longitudinal axis, and activated by a pivoting of the platform to the right side; a center dual-state switch, positioned between the platform and the playing surface, substantially along or near the longitudinal axis, and activated by a movement of the longitudinal axis towards or away from the playing surface; and a signal processor for converting signals from the left and right switches into directional control signals, for converting a signal from the center switch into a non-directional signal, and for sending the directional and non-directional control signals to the host computer.

Riding board game controller

Exercise device

This invention is concerned with a portable exercise device which can readily be broken down into its component parts for storage. Regardless of its portability the portable exercise device is capable of providing the user with a good workout. This portable exercise device has a two segment main body section which can be readily assembled and disassembled. When assembled the main body section incorporates an elongated groove into which is positioned a limb. One end of the main body section further incorporates a U shaped groove into which is positioned an elastic band. The ends of the elastic band are looped. These looped ends are positioned around the limb on opposite sides of the main body section. The other end of the main body section is fitted with a cushion. In operation the user positions the cushion of the portable exercise device against his midriff. The uses then grips the opposite ends of the limb with both hands and draws the limb towards his midriff. The movement of the limb in the groove of the main body section is restrained by the elastic band. The movement of the limb against the tension of the elastic band provides exercise to the user. In the preferred embodiment the main body section and the limb are formed from a polymeric material. Further in the preferred embodiment the segmented parts of the main body section are secured to each other by a tongue and groove arrangement.

Portable exercise device

Apparatus including a video baseball-simulating game and a special bat containing a combination of electronic, mechanical, and optical components for providing infrared radiation or other energy (typically electrical) that is modulated when the player swings the bat and thus actuates a centrifugal switch therein. Receiving and decoding means receive the energy and, responsive thereto, provide digital signals to software in the video game to control an animated batter in the visual display therein. An alternative form of the apparatus functions similarly, except that radiation is emitted from, and received at, a 'home plate' on the floor and is modulated by the swinging of an ordinary bat to diffract a portion of the radiation in its path from emitter to receiver.

Sensing spatial movement

An apparatus for the practicing of golf swings utilizing a motion sensor and a radiation source on the forehead of the user which projects a radiated signal when head motion is sensed. The signal is detected by a unit contemporaneously with the golfer's swinging either-a golf club, if he is outside, or a simulated golf club provided with a beam of radiation emanating from one end thereof, if he is inside. In the case of the simulated unit which may be used indoors, details of club head registry, (open, closed, square, sweet spot, slightly toward the toe, slightly toward the heel, toe, heel, top and bottom) swing, follow through, club head speed, tempo, distance the ball travels and the path of the ball are displayed and recorded.

Golf practice apparatus

Applicant's invention comprises a mattress system which may be used as a conventional mattress or with minor modification may have a recess formed at one end thereof whereby an individual's arm may be comfortably placed in such recess with the individual's head resting on a pillow in the recess. By thus positioning an individual on applicant's invention stress in the lumbar and cervical spine areas of the body is reduced. The mattress system includes two oppositely disposed flat recesses at one end of the mattress, with each of the recesses containing, releasably fastened thereto, at least two detachable pads positioned in side-by-side relationship.

Convertible mattress system

An apparatus for the practicing of golf swings utilizing a beam from the forehead of the user coordinated with the swing of an actual golf club in contact with a golf ball, or simulated golf club in contact with a simulated golf ball. In the case of the simulated unit which may be used indoors, details of club head registry, swing, follow through, and distance the ball travels are displayed and recorded.

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Kent, OH, United States of America

John D Lipps