System and Method for a Game Racquet Including an Actuator
First Claim
1. A game racquet, comprising:
- a circuit comprising an actuator that is configured to open or close the circuit in response to a change in string tension;
a power source coupled to the circuit; and
a game racquet frame coupled to the circuit and the power source,the game racquet frame comprising a handle, a throat, a bridge member, and a head frame;
the head frame comprising a plurality of openings configured to pass a string there through;
wherein at least an opening among the plurality of openings is further configured to house the actuator therein.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a game racquet including an integrated circuit capable of supporting a low-voltage energy current. An embodiment of the invention provides a game racquet including one or more enhancements attached or integrated on the racquet frame. These enhancements may include but are not limited to: one or more LEDs, a sound amplification device, an electromagnetic vibration emitter, and other such enhancements as would be apparent to one skilled in the art. In a further embodiment, the game racquet responds electronically to ball impact on at least one of the strings, and subsequently performs and action or actions including but not limited to making a sound or sounds, triggering lights, triggering LEDs, triggering another type of automation on the racquet such as a vibration emitter within the handle.
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20 Claims
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1. A game racquet, comprising:
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a circuit comprising an actuator that is configured to open or close the circuit in response to a change in string tension; a power source coupled to the circuit; and a game racquet frame coupled to the circuit and the power source, the game racquet frame comprising a handle, a throat, a bridge member, and a head frame; the head frame comprising a plurality of openings configured to pass a string there through; wherein at least an opening among the plurality of openings is further configured to house the actuator therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A game racquet, comprising:
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a circuit comprising an actuator that is configured to open or close the circuit in response to a change in string tension; and a game frame coupled to the circuit, the game racquet frame comprising a handle, a throat, a bridge member, and a head frame; the head frame comprising a plurality of openings configured to pass a string there through; wherein at least an opening among the plurality of openings is further configured to house the actuator therein. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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