# US 5,707,298 A · Implement swing training device

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- Number: US 5,707,298 A
- Document ID: US5707298A
- Status: Granted
- Kind: A
- Application number: 08/341,764
- Filed: 1994-11-18
- Granted: 1998-01-13
- Earliest claimed: 1994-11-18
- Inventors: Joseph E. Chovanes
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5707298A

## CPC

- A63B 69/362: {electrical or electronic}
- A63B 69/3635: {with sound-emitting source}
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

A training device for those sports and games which utilize an implement to strike a projectile is disclosed. A pressure sensitive switch is placed on the implement in the area where it is desired that the projectile be struck. Contact with the projectile will activate the switch, which closes a circuit. This closing will be indicated by a sound generator. Thus the player has practically instantaneous feedback on the contact area.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A device for indicating the impact of a projectile on an implement used in a sports game comprising;
a mechanical switch means comprised of first and second conductive means and a flexible, resilient pivot means, said pivot means attaching said first conductive means to said second conductive means and biasing said first conductive means away from said second conductive means;
a circuit comprised of a power source, means connecting said switch means to said power source and means for indicating when said switch means has been closed, whereby said pivot means will allow said first conductive means to contact said second conductive means and thereby close said circuit upon direct impact by a projectile, and will cause said first and second conductive means to separate thereby automatically open said circuit following said impact; and
means for attaching said device to a sports implement without altering said implement.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1 whereby said means for indicating said circuit has been closed comprises a sound generator.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1 whereby said means for indicating said circuit has been closed comprises a light generator.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1 whereby said power source comprises a battery.