Tennis net tension system including service let indication feature
US9687707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/51
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is system and method for measuring the tension of a tennis net, and, alternatively or in addition, for determining if a service let occurs via the measuring of the net tension. The disclosed embodiments measure a force exerted on the center-strap or the singles stick by the net. In these embodiments, the measured force provides an accurate reflection of the tension of the net.
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