Eye - Hand Coordinating Enhancer

Abstract

This patent application discloses a “Eye-Hand and Body, Coordinating and Enhancing Aid Device,” that strengthens, body balance and coordination, with emphasis on hands, feet, midsection and the eyes, as it relates to increasing quickness and accuracy with coordinated control. The device, may also assist in physical therapy research, through quantitative studies, showing graphic improvements, in a patient's strength, focus and coordination, through charted forms of exercise, ranging in increasing intensity, the patient undergoes, using the device, which measures the patient improvement, of a designated area of injury.

Claims

1. Eye-hand coordination device of multifarious design accentuated by A. Two accompanying enhancement boards of which one said board's dimensions are 20 by 20 inches in diameter, complemented by a smaller board, having the dimensions 15×15 inches in diameter; which manifest, B. Segments in the board's outline, to glow in the dark, so as to enhance building of balance, stamina; and eye-hand coordination, in the dark, which both said boards have properties, that demonstrate, C. Eye-hand coordinators recoils are affected by said board's surface finish, which may range, from an elastomeric paint, to wood, steel, concrete or other materials; where D. Said boards are not limited, in their size, selected for the invention in this application; and, further claimed is,

2. A eye hand coordinator measuring no more overall in length than one and one-quarter inches (1¼″) and having a width, of no more than, and one-half inches (1′2″); that are made from solid materials, accentuated by, A. A recoil, too, that is affected by the velocity of speed that it will strike, a solid vertical surface, producing an action causing said user, to scurry to catch device; or, produce less of an action, diminishing the quickness in a user's action, to catch it; whereas, B. A Glow in the dark finish surfacing is created by phosphorescent material covering the overall body of said eye hand coordinator; also, C. A eye hand coordinator of multifarious design, that can be, made of paper, as cited within the Other Variations And Embodiments, having the dimension, of not more than two inch (2″) and not less than, one inch (1″) squares, that's accentuated, by a glow in the dark finish, that is created, by phosphorescent materials, covering the overall body, of said eye hand coordinator; whereas, D. Said eye-hand coordinating device of multifarious design, can be made of paper, and, is further is claimed, to have a rate of descent, directly propotioned to increased, by a hole in it's center, said being one-quarter inch (¼″); whereas, E. A eye-hand coordinator of multifarious design, glows in the dark, only on one (1) side, made of a thin flexible material, can be cut into strips, measuring from twelve inches (12″), to thirty-six inches (36″); and, having a width, that measures from three-quarter inch (¾″) to two inches (2″), which when rolled up, and propelled into the open air, allows it to be ran after in an attempt, to be grasp the material by hand, or contact made with by the foot, or other parts of their body; and, F. A eye-hand coordinator of multifarious design, that glows in the dark, only on one (1) side, when made from thin flexible material, can be cut into strips, one of which is thirty-six inches (36″); and, such strip, when attached, to the uppermost part of a commode's bowl, via an adhesive, having the glow in the dark side, face outward, will allow a commode's outline, to be recognized in the dark, for a bathroom use; whereas, G. A eye-hand coordinator of multifarious design, that glows in the dark, only on one (1) side; and, can be used to detect leaks, when made of paper, cut into a twelve inch (12″) long strip, folded and glued in it's middle; and one (1) of it's ends, is placed in the area in question; still further, H. A eye-hand coordinator of multifarious design, and accompanying boards, that glows in the dark, once charge by sunlight or other varying light source.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective drawing of a glow in the dark triangular shape eye-hand coordinator.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective drawing of a glow in the dark rectangular shape eye-hand coordinator.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective a drawing of a 20″ (twenty) inch square glow in the dark enhancement board.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective drawing of the smaller 15″ (fifteen) inch square glow in the dark enhancement board.

[0013] FIG. 5 is a perspective drawing that shows how a rough strip of material that can be marked to cut both FIG. 1's glow in the dark triangular shape eye-hand coordinator and FIG. 2 rectangular shaped eye-hand coordinator.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a perspective drawing of a stencil, laid onto the board and is sprayed over with glow in the dark paint, to make the design edges, on eye-hand coordination enhancements boards.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a perspective drawing that depicts paper an alternate material for a glow in the dark eye-hand coordinator.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective drawing that depicts a strip of 6 mil. plastic, used as an alternate material design for glow in the dark eye-hand coordination devices.

[0017] FIG. 9 depicts another design for a glow in the dark paper eye-hand coordinator, which is thrown; but, it also can be used, as a leak detector for plumbing or other areas, when either end is placed upon the area in question.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The invention as shown in FIGS. 1 through 9, depict glow-in-the-dark, eye-hand, coordination, enhancement equipment. FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 7, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, are some, of it's multifarious shapes. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, device measurements, are not, more than one and one-quarter inches (1¼″), in length, and, one-half inches, (½″) in width. As depicted, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, these items, are cut from a larger piece of material, either wood, rubber, or, other semi rigid type material, and are trimmed, into a finished thickness, of one-half (½″) inch, in depth and, into a breath, of one and one-sixteenth inches (1- 1/16″). During hewing, a strip's overall length, of the rough material, from which to cut individual eye-hand coordination devices, is determined. As shown in FIG. 5, by arrows #13 and #13 A-B, both rectangular, and triangular shape, coordinator enhancers, can be marked out and cut, from a single strip of material, once appropriately marked. Next, a one-sixteenth inch ( 1/16″) hole, is bored one-quarter inch (¼″), into each of the devices, which is shown as item #2 of FIG. 1; and, item #5 of FIG. 2, placed there, to allow a thin spike that protrudes, from boards surface, so as to hold the inventions, firmly in place, so that they can be for painting and finished.

[0019] Once the cutting and drilling are completed, loose ends are removed by sanding; and, unfinished pieces, are soaked in a cleaning solution. Then they are dried. After drying, they are fitted onto the finish board by way of item #2 of FIG. 1 and item #5 of FIG. 2, which are, one-sixteenth inch ( 1/16″) holes, bored one-quarter inch (¼″), into the devices. White appliance paint is then applied primer. After drying, four (4) coats of a phosphorescent paint color is then applied. After the last coat is dried, (2) coats of clear sealant are sprayed, onto the invention; one coat after the other has dried. Once painting is complete, the glow in the dark eye-hand coordinators/enhancers, are packaged, with two (2) enhancing boards.

[0020] The boards accompanying the coordination devices, are depicted in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. They are identical, except for size. The larger board is depicted as FIG. 3 measures, twenty by twenty inches (20″×20″) in diameter; and, the smaller board, depicted as FIG. 4 measures, fifteen by fifteen inches (15″×15″) in diameter. To construct them, materials which range, from thin plastic, and other synthetic fibrous substances, to wood can be selected. Once material is selected, it is cut the to size; and, loose particles are removed. Next, the boards are cleansed. After cleaning, the rough boards are then covered with an adhesive; and, then the boards are covered with a primer. The primer can be anything from a form of an elastomeric paint, to a garden variety primer found at the hardware store. Then a stiff piece of cardboard, is cut to the size of the two (2) boards, which will be the template for stencils. One will measure twenty by twenty inches (20″×20″) in diameter; and, the other will measure, fifteen by fifteen inches (15″×15″) in diameter. The stencils will line up, over the boards, so that when they are sprayed over, only the outer section of the boards, glow in the dark with phosphorescent paint.

[0021] There are eight such sections, on each of the boards. FIG. 6, item #16 depicts such a space. Four (4) coats of phosphorescent paint are applied to each board. After drying is complete, each of the boards, are covered, with two (2) layers, of clear paint sealant. The boards are packed with coordination enhancers and stowed.

[0022] I suggest a variety at least five (5) coordinators accompany these two (2) boards, for user benefit and enjoyment; but, no more than ten (10). I believe that the best way to get this product on the market would be to give away them, to schools, hospitals, old folks homes, stores, other associations and organizations. In return, I would ask them, if they are willing, to hold contest, and may be, have a prize, for the contestants.

[0023] Another design that can be used is depicted in FIG. 8 made from 6 mil. plastic in thickness, cut into strips ranging from twelve inches (12″) to thirty-six (36″) inches. These strips are rolled up and then thrown into the air, upward and away from the user, who will run after the strip, trying to grasp it in their hand, hit it with their feet or other parts, of their body. The strips are cut into widths of three-quarters (¾″) of an inch. Once cut, the strips are finished, by removing any loose particles, then cleansed, with a liquid solution; and, dried. After drying, the strips are covered with an adhesive and then, with a primer, on both sides. The primer can be anything, from an elastomeric paint, to a simple garden variety of paint primer. Four (4) coats of glow in the dark paint are then applied; but, only to one side of the strip. After drying, each strip is cover with a clear protective sealant, placed only on (1) side that glows in the dark. This adds to the visual effect of enhancement, for the user; and, helps to strengthen their abilities, to see and grasp items, as they attempt, to catch the device, in the dark.

OTHER EMBODIMENTS AND VARIATIONS

[0024] The invention as claimed is not confined to a specific design nor is the enhancement board confined to a specific size. Both the coordinator and board may also be fitted with electronic devices to offer a number of different attractions so as to make the board light up when struct, or when there is a score, to further add to the attractiveness of a user's workout, as well as a way, of using this device, to play any number of different games, with a varied amounts numbers of players. Another alternate material, that can be used, is paper; and, it as depicted, in FIG. 6, as having, item #16, which is a one-quarter inch (¼″/hole, bored through its center, which helps to speed, the decent of the deice. Paper too, offers a bit of feather action, when left, to free fall, as it floats, down to the ground. This helps to make, it a very difficult, object to grab. It also is one of the few items, that can be used, as a wonderful way to spend time, other than reading, while using the bathroom. However, don't break the china! But, it can be entertaining and challenging as well; and, it allows the user, to gain strength, from doing this exercise, in eye-hand coordination! The embodiment depicted, in FIG. 6, is a variation of the multifarious designs, that can be used. This device, is not be in excess, of more than two inches (2″) square. Nor is it to be in a length and width smaller than a one inch (1″) square.

[0025] This device is also very unique, because, when it is cut into strips in lengths of thirty-six inches (36″), it can also, be glued onto, the uppermost top part, of a standard cammode, with the glow in the dark side, turned outward: and, any excess length can be trimmed away. The device will then allow an outline of the bathroom bowl, to be found in the dark.

[0026] Finally, using a piece of paper strip, one foot (1′) long and, one and one-quarter inches (1¼″) wide, you can fold the strip twice, (2) times, along it's length. This fold is to be a little less than one-third (⅓) the total width of the strip, along it's length; and, now, once (1) more, beginning at the end this fold's down the entire length of the strip. Then the small excess that will be left, along is folded onto its length. In the middle, bring the two (2) ends together in a fold, applying a fast drying glue, to bond the device, together, in it's middle. After the device is dried, it's folded portions, are opened, from both of it's ends, back, to the device's middle; but, not, the glued middle section. The result is shown in FIG. 9.

[0027] This device is finish painted, on the side, opposite where it is glued. Once done, the invention can held on fold in the middle, shown in FIG. 9, item #21, and, thrown away from the user. The object is for the user to chase the device, in an attempt, to catch the invention. This device too, can be used as a way, to check for leaks, by plumber's and other maintenance workers. This is done, by inserting the invention, into a fixture's area in question, it's piping or other place, a leak may be, holding it there, for a few seconds, then removing it. If the unfinished side is wet, there is a indication you may have a leak.