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Grip Pressure Sensor

  • US 20080274819A1
  • Filed: 05/04/2007
  • Published: 11/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/04/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. The grip pressure sensor device in the preferred embodiment described here is in the form analogous to a wrist watch. This multi-function swing monitor is cinched tightly on the inside of the wrist in the pulse point area of the wearer by a stretchable band fastened by say, hook and loop velcro. On the back of the watch casement or housing is a domed shaped thin, pliable metal alloy plate which is, as noted, held in contact with the pulse points of the wearer by the watch strap/band. A highly sensitive pressure sensor strip, for example a Tekscan FlexiForce A201 Sensor, detects very subtle changes in grip pressure as the person wearing the device swings a golf club, baseball bat or some other mode of hand held equipment. The flexing and relaxing of the muscles and tendons in the wearer'"'"'s wrist is detected, converted in to a digital value and can be saved in the memory of the swing monitor. Grip pressure values from subsequent swings can be compared with that value SAVED in memory. Should a deviation in grip pressure be detected, an audible signal is activated, alerting the user they have failed to replicate the grip pressure on the SAVED or benchmark swing. This biofeedback is a time honored method of training and conditioning muscle memory.

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