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Sports implement testing methods and apparatus

  • US 6,640,200 B1
  • Filed: 07/08/1999
  • Issued: 10/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sports-related testing system, comprising:

  • an implement movement module, including means to grip the implement and a first electromotive source to move the implement in a predetermined path;

    an implement movement sensor outputting a signal relating to the movement of implement;

    an object delivery module, including an object support and a second electromotive source operative to the deliver the object to the implement along a delivery path such that the implement is able to strike the object, causing it to travel along a flight path, the object support being operative to reverse direction so as to fling the object toward the implement without entering the path of the implement;

    a delivery speed sensor disposed along the delivery path outputting a signal relating to the velocity of the object upon delivery;

    an object speed sensor disposed along the flight path outputting a signal relating to the exit velocity of the object; and

    programmed computer means including a user input, a display, and interfaces to the first and second electromotive sources and to the sensors, the programmed computer means being operative to perform the following functions;

    (a) activate the first and second electromotive sources in response to the user input so that the implement strikes the object, causing the object to enter the flight path, (b) construct a database of performance characteristics associated with at least the implement based upon the signals output by the various sensors, and (c) display selected portions of the database in accordance with the user input.

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