US3785552A
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Score keeper
Assignee: TUDOR METAL PROD CORP
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Filing: 1972-08-11
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A score keeping device typically used as an accessory to parlor board games of the hockey action type. The device is actuated by a puck as it travels from a simulated cage to cause a spring powered dial to turn one increment indicative of the new score. The dial is uniquely designed whereby a light switch will be automatically operated by the dial each time a score is made to call attention to that fact as is the case in the actual arena.
Inventors
- 👤 C Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F11/00; A63F11/0051; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A score indicating and signaling device comprising a rotatable dial wheel having a plurality of marginal stops on its inner face, a rocker lever having a pair of latching fingers adapted to alternately engage said marginal stops, a coil spring one end of which is connected to said wheel for giving the wheel a rotational bias in a given direction and the other end engaging said lever for urging the lever to its normal position, a light circuit operatively controlled by said wheel, scoring indications on the outer face of the wheel, said circuit having a switch therein, and said wheel having peripheral extension elements physically correlated with said indications, whereby a light will flash as an indication is changed with the rotation of said wheel when the lever is rocked from its said normal position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A score indicating and signaling device comprising a rotatable dial wheel having a plurality of marginal stops on its inner face, a rocker lever having a pair of latching fingers adapted to alternately engage said marginal stops, a coil spring one end of which is connected to said wheel for giving the wheel a rotational bias in a given direction and the other end engaging said lever for urging the lever to its normal position, a light circuit operatively controlled by said wheel, scoring indications on the outer face of the wheel, said circuit having a switch therein, and said wheel having peripheral extension elements physically correlated with said indications, whereby a light will flash as an indication is changed with the rotation of said wheel when the lever is rocked from its said normal position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |