WO2009042662A3 - Dance pad - Google Patents

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WO2009042662A3
WO2009042662A3 PCT/US2008/077487 US2008077487W WO2009042662A3 WO 2009042662 A3 WO2009042662 A3 WO 2009042662A3 US 2008077487 W US2008077487 W US 2008077487W WO 2009042662 A3 WO2009042662 A3 WO 2009042662A3
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dance pad
user
design
perimeter
dance
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Basil Scafidi
Skip Pierce
Jonathan Curtin
Steve Muenter
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Sportwall International Inc
Basil Scafidi
Skip Pierce
Jonathan Curtin
Steve Muenter
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Publication of WO2009042662A3 publication Critical patent/WO2009042662A3/en

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Abstract

A dance pad having a plurality of conductive panels and incorporating a design which prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging electrical circuitry is disclosed. The dance pad provides the user with a tactile responsive feel, due to the use of resilient spacers and has a tapered perimeter to prevent tripping. The dance pad further incorporates a five handle perimeter design and a means for providing performance feedback to the user which can be audio, visual or vibrational.
PCT/US2008/077487 2007-09-25 2008-09-24 Dance pad WO2009042662A2 (en)

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