US2025262508A1PendingUtilityA1
Net Ball Indicator "NBI"
Est. expiryFeb 20, 2044(~17.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Michael Wayne Means
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Abstract
The Net Ball Indicator “NBI” was invented to enhance the sports of Table Tennis, Tennis, Pickle Ball or Volley Ball. This invention will indicate whether a net ball has occurred. There will no longer be the need for judges to make that call. Existing nets can be altered or new nets can be manufactured to know when a ball has hit it. If it is hit, then it will emit a sound and flash an LED light.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . This type of net system will indicate whether a ball has hit the net during a serve. It is called the Net Ball Indicator (NBI). The system is comprised of a detection line that is installed in the net. Or the net itself will function as the detection device. There will be LED lights and an audible function that will emit light and sound when activated or hit. The power source (battery) will be built in and installed at the LED and audible device location. What makes this a novel idea is that there won't be any more confusion or discrepancy of whether a ball hits a net. During professional play, there is a judge present, just for the purpose of calling a net ball. This idea will translate from Table Tennis, to Pickle Ball and Tennis, even Volley Ball
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