CA2304921A1 - Peripheral vision tutor - Google Patents
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- CA2304921A1 CA2304921A1 CA 2304921 CA2304921A CA2304921A1 CA 2304921 A1 CA2304921 A1 CA 2304921A1 CA 2304921 CA2304921 CA 2304921 CA 2304921 A CA2304921 A CA 2304921A CA 2304921 A1 CA2304921 A1 CA 2304921A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/0406—Accessories for helmets
- A42B3/0433—Detecting, signalling or lighting devices
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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Abstract
The PVT is an electrical-mechanical device designed to be attached to a hockey helmet for the purpose of identifying rotational and up-down movements of the head in relationship to the shoulders. When established movement parameters have been exceeded a vibration alarm is triggered. Alarm is cancelled when the head/helmet are return to a neutral position.
The recognition of movement between the head/helmet and the shoulders is interpreted by the interfacing of the toggle mechanism attached to the helmet and the parameter stop which is attached or incorporated into the neck guard.
The purpose of the PVT is to teach young hockey players to:-a/ make better use of their peripheral (panoramic) vision skills b/ to take "quick peeks" as opposed to "long looks" at the action on the playing surface.
The recognition of movement between the head/helmet and the shoulders is interpreted by the interfacing of the toggle mechanism attached to the helmet and the parameter stop which is attached or incorporated into the neck guard.
The purpose of the PVT is to teach young hockey players to:-a/ make better use of their peripheral (panoramic) vision skills b/ to take "quick peeks" as opposed to "long looks" at the action on the playing surface.
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SPECIFICATIQN
1/ This invention was designed as a tool to teach young hockey players to play with their head up. While learning the di~cult hockey skills such as stick handling with the puck, players tend to focus at that immediate and small portion of the ice. If that negative habit is not significantly changed the progress of that individual at hockey is detrimentally affected. The PVT teaches the user to play using their peripheral (panoramic) vision skills and to take "quick peeks" as opposed to "long looks".
1/ This invention was designed as a tool to teach young hockey players to play with their head up. While learning the di~cult hockey skills such as stick handling with the puck, players tend to focus at that immediate and small portion of the ice. If that negative habit is not significantly changed the progress of that individual at hockey is detrimentally affected. The PVT teaches the user to play using their peripheral (panoramic) vision skills and to take "quick peeks" as opposed to "long looks".
2/ The PVT consists of the following major components:
A/ A battery power source.
Bl An off an switch.
C/ Casing/housing to support components.
D/ A vibrating alarm. This alarm is a small electric motor with an offset weight on the shaft. The vibration occurs because of the out-of balance condition of the weight on the shaft. Similar to an electric motor as would be found in vibrating pagers.
E/ A para~ter stop which is affixed or incorporated into the protective neck guard.
F/ A toggle Idce mechanism. This toggle mechanism is unique to this invention.
It consists of the following components:
1/ A fiilcrum or pivot point.
2/ A long toggle arm.
A/ A battery power source.
Bl An off an switch.
C/ Casing/housing to support components.
D/ A vibrating alarm. This alarm is a small electric motor with an offset weight on the shaft. The vibration occurs because of the out-of balance condition of the weight on the shaft. Similar to an electric motor as would be found in vibrating pagers.
E/ A para~ter stop which is affixed or incorporated into the protective neck guard.
F/ A toggle Idce mechanism. This toggle mechanism is unique to this invention.
It consists of the following components:
1/ A fiilcrum or pivot point.
2/ A long toggle arm.
3/ A post type electrical contact.
4/ An annular electrical contact.
5/ A flexible spring shaft.
6/ A return spring below the pivot.
7/ Electrical wiring.
pg 3 of 7 Specification All of the components are secured to the helmet except for the parameter stop which is attached or incorporated into the neck guard. All electrical components are connected in a series circuit.
The toggle switch mechanism can pivot in a 360 degree range. Because of this capability it can be used to identify movement of the head in a rotational range or if the head is tilted in a forward down position. A spring in compression below the fulcrum provides the force for returning the toggle to a neutral position.
Head movement is translated into a corresponding movement of the toggle arm.
Sufficient head movement causes the toggle arm to make contact with the parameter stop.
Additional progression of movement activates a pivoting about the fulcrum until such time as the post contact touches the annular contact thus closing the electrical circuit.
A flexible portion of the shaft permits additional range of movement of the toggle arm when the toggle arm is moved beyond that permitted by the sizing of the annular contact.
The closing (touching) of the post to annular contacts completes the electrical circuit which in turn activates the vibrating alarm.
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pg 3 of 7 Specification All of the components are secured to the helmet except for the parameter stop which is attached or incorporated into the neck guard. All electrical components are connected in a series circuit.
The toggle switch mechanism can pivot in a 360 degree range. Because of this capability it can be used to identify movement of the head in a rotational range or if the head is tilted in a forward down position. A spring in compression below the fulcrum provides the force for returning the toggle to a neutral position.
Head movement is translated into a corresponding movement of the toggle arm.
Sufficient head movement causes the toggle arm to make contact with the parameter stop.
Additional progression of movement activates a pivoting about the fulcrum until such time as the post contact touches the annular contact thus closing the electrical circuit.
A flexible portion of the shaft permits additional range of movement of the toggle arm when the toggle arm is moved beyond that permitted by the sizing of the annular contact.
The closing (touching) of the post to annular contacts completes the electrical circuit which in turn activates the vibrating alarm.
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Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2304921 CA2304921A1 (en) | 2000-04-18 | 2000-04-18 | Peripheral vision tutor |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2304921 CA2304921A1 (en) | 2000-04-18 | 2000-04-18 | Peripheral vision tutor |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2304921A1 true CA2304921A1 (en) | 2001-10-18 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2304921 Abandoned CA2304921A1 (en) | 2000-04-18 | 2000-04-18 | Peripheral vision tutor |
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| CA (1) | CA2304921A1 (en) |
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- 2000-04-18 CA CA 2304921 patent/CA2304921A1/en not_active Abandoned
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Dead |