Patents by Inventor Kirk A. Reinbold
Kirk A. Reinbold has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7384380Abstract: A system for detecting and displaying force data relating to impacts received on an item of athletic equipment includes two or more items of athletic equipment each having a force sensor, logic and a wireless transmitter therein, a receiver adapted to receiver signals from each of the transmitters, and a processor for formatting the data for display. The force sensor may be a capacitive force sensor. The logic may have an operating mode and a sleep mode, with an inertial sensor providing a signal to cause the logic to switch from sleep mode to operating mode. The logic identifies and stores signals exceeding a threshold for transmission. Transmissions are repeated, and the receiver is adapted to distinguish and discard corrupted and repeated transmissions. The display provides an indication of force and number of recorded hits in association with the names of the competitors.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Sensorpad Systems Inc.Inventors: Kirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman, Barry Lyngard, Silvio Eberhardt, Peter Michel, Albert Augustine, Jr.
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Publication number: 20050250625Abstract: A system for detecting and displaying force data relating to impacts received on an item of athletic equipment includes two or more items of athletic equipment each having a force sensor, logic and a wireless transmitter therein, a receiver adapted to receiver signals from each of the transmitters, and a processor for formatting the data for display. The force sensor may be a capacitive force sensor. The logic may have an operating mode and a sleep mode, with an inertial sensor providing a signal to cause the logic to switch from sleep mode to operating mode. The logic identifies and stores signals exceeding a threshold for transmission. Transmissions are repeated, and the receiver is adapted to distinguish and discard corrupted and repeated transmissions. The display provides an indication of force and number of recorded hits in association with the names of the competitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Kirk Reinbold, Robert Goldman, Barry Lyngard, Silvio Eberhardt, Peter Michel, Albert Augustine
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Patent number: 6925851Abstract: A system for detecting and displaying force data relating to impacts received on an item of athletic equipment includes two or more items of athletic equipment each having a force sensor, logic and a wireless transmitter therein, a receiver adapted to receiver signals from each of the transmitters, and a processor for formatting the data for display. The force sensor may be a capacitive force sensor. The logic may have an operating mode and a sleep mode, with an inertial sensor providing a signal to cause the logic to switch from sleep mode to operating mode. The logic identifies and stores signals exceeding a threshold for transmission. Transmissions are repeated, and the receiver is adapted to distinguish and discard corrupted and repeated transmissions. The display provides an indication of force and number of recorded hits in association with the names of the competitors.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Sensorpad Systems Inc.Inventors: Kirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman, Barry Lyngard, Silvio Eberhardt, Peter Michel, Albert Augustine, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030217582Abstract: A system for detecting and displaying force data relating to impacts received on an item of athletic equipment includes two or more items of athletic equipment each having a force sensor, logic and a wireless transmitter therein, a receiver adapted to receiver signals from each of the transmitters, and a processor for formatting the data for display. The force sensor may be a capacitive force sensor. The logic may have an operating mode and a sleep mode, with an inertial sensor providing a signal to cause the logic to switch from sleep mode to operating mode. The logic identifies and stores signals exceeding a threshold for transmission. Transmissions are repeated, and the receiver is adapted to distinguish and discard corrupted and repeated transmissions. The display provides an indication of force and number of recorded hits in association with the names of the competitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: Kirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman, Barry Lyngard, Silvio Eberhardt, Peter Michel, Albert Augustine
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Patent number: 6616579Abstract: A method for performing human isometric exercise includes the steps of sensing an applied force, providing a signal representing the applied force, receiving the signal and comparing the applied force to a preselected force, and providing the result of the comparison to a user in real time. The result of the comparison may be provided in an alphanumeric or other visible display, or by auditory means. The time that force is applied may be compared to a preselected time period, and a message provided to a user to rest when the preselected time period has been reached. The number of repetitions of the application of force during a session may be compared to a preselected number of repetitions, and an indication of session completion provided to a user when the number of completed repetitions equals the preselected number.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Sensorpad Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman
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Patent number: 6595901Abstract: A method for performing human isometric exercise includes the steps of sensing an applied force, providing a signal representing the applied force, receiving the signal and comparing the applied force to a preselected force, and providing the result of the comparison to a user in real time. The result of the comparison may be provided in an alphanumeric or other visible display, or by auditory means. The time that force is applied may be compared to a preselected time period, and a message provided to a user to rest when the preselected time period has been reached. The number of repetitions of the application of force during a session may be compared to a preselected number of repetitions, and an indication of session completion provided to a user when the number of completed repetitions equals the preselected number.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Sensorpad Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman
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Publication number: 20020091039Abstract: A method for performing human isometric exercise includes the steps of sensing an applied force, providing a signal representing the applied force, receiving the signal and comparing the applied force to a preselected force, and providing the result of the comparison to a user in real time. The result of the comparison may be provided in an alphanumeric or other visible display, or by auditory means. The time that force is applied may be compared to a preselected time period, and a message provided to a user to rest when the preselected time period has been reached. The number of repetitions of the application of force during a session may be compared to a preselected number of repetitions, and an indication of session completion provided to a user when the number of completed repetitions equals the preselected number.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Kirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman
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Patent number: 6033370Abstract: A capacitive force sensor which has a plurality of layers forming a force sensing detector, the detector providing a signal in response to pressure, feedback output in response to the signal from the force sensing detector and a housing for encompassing the force sensing detector and the feedback providing element. The housing can be a squeeze ball, squeeze cylinder, a hitting target, a baseball or golf glove or can be implemented as part of an actual grip, such as for a golf club.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1997Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Preventive Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman
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Patent number: 5815147Abstract: A system for providing a virtual play environment to assist children with physical and/or cognitive impairments is described. The system includes a central processing unit, a selection device connected with the central processing unit, a computer memory connected with the central processing unit for storing object definitions and operational rules, and a visual display device connected with the central processing unit for displaying a visual image of a defined object and the actions of the defined object when it is selected by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1996Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: Daniel K. Bogen, Kirk A. Reinbold