US3878675A
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Spaced chess clocks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-13
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1994-05-13
Abstract
Abstract An assembly of spaced chess clocks, each present on support means flanking a chess board area, said clocks being operated by multiposition switches present on each of the flanking support means. Each flanking support means additionally has a circuit activating on-off switch, a move light to indicate that the opponent must execute a move, and a circuit activating indicator light. Each of the flanking support means may further be provided with a high intensity lamp separately operated by switch means. The multiposition switches are connected by a circuit which is responsive to like oriented switch positions where one clock is disconnected, the other clock is started, and a move light is energized to indicate that the player must execute a move whose clock has been started. Each clock is pivotally mounted to the support means so the clocks can assume a number of different viewing and non-viewing positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Anatol Prociuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:41
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/22; G07C1/28; G04; G04B; G04B47/00; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/02; G04F3/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks, including support means at least flanking a chess board area, a player''s clock pivotally mounted on support means to the right of the player in one flanking relationship to the chess board area, an opposing player''s clock pivotally mounted on the support means to the right of the opposing player in the other flanking relationship relative to the chess board area, a player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said player''s clock, an opposing player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said opposing player''s clock, an electric circuit connecting said clocks in the multi-position switches, circuit means responsive to multiple switch positions of the double pole, double throw switches so that like oriented positions for each of the switches starts a player''s clock and stops the opposing player''s clock, and unlike oriented positions for each of the switches stops said player''s clock and starts said opposing player''s clock, a single throw, double pole activating switch on each of the flanking support means, and an activating electric circuit to connect a part of the electric circuit to the clock of the opposing player when a player operates said activating switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks, including support means at least flanking a chess board area, a player''s clock pivotally mounted on support means to the right of the player in one flanking relationship to the chess board area, an opposing player''s clock pivotally mounted on the support means to the right of the opposing player in the other flanking relationship relative to the chess board area, a player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said player''s clock, an opposing player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said opposing player''s clock, an electric circuit connecting said clocks in the multi-position switches, circuit means responsive to multiple switch positions of the double pole, double throw switches so that like oriented positions for each of the switches starts a player''s clock and stops the opposing player''s clock, and unlike oriented positions for each of the switches stops said player''s clock and starts said opposing player''s clock, a single throw, double pole activating switch on each of the flanking support means, and an activating electric circuit to connect a part of the electric circuit to the clock of the opposing player when a player operates said activating switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
211 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks, including support means at least flanking a chess board area, a player''s clock pivotally mounted on support means to the right of the player in one flanking relationship to the chess board area, an opposing player''s clock pivotally mounted on the support means to the right of the opposing player in the other flanking relationship relative to the chess board area, a player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said player''s clock, an opposing player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said opposing player''s clock, an electric circuit connecting said clocks in the multi-position switches, circuit means responsive to multiple switch positions of the double pole, double throw switches so that like oriented positions for each of the switches starts a player''s clock and stops the opposing player''s clock, and unlike oriented positions for each of the switches stops said player''s clock and starts said opposing player''s clock, a single throw, double pole activating switch on each of the flanking support means, and an activating electric circuit to connect a part of the electric circuit to the clock of the opposing player when a player operates said activating switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
211 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks, including support means at least flanking a chess board area, a player''s clock pivotally mounted on support means to the right of the player in one flanking relationship to the chess board area, an opposing player''s clock pivotally mounted on the support means to the right of the opposing player in the other flanking relationship relative to the chess board area, a player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said player''s clock, an opposing player''s double pole, double throw multiposition switch on the support means in the area of said opposing player''s clock, an electric circuit connecting said clocks in the multi-position switches, circuit means responsive to multiple switch positions of the double pole, double throw switches so that like oriented positions for each of the switches starts a player''s clock and stops the opposing player''s clock, and unlike oriented positions for each of the switches stops said player''s clock and starts said opposing player''s clock, a single throw, double pole activating switch on each of the flanking support means, and an activating electric circuit to connect a part of the electric circuit to the clock of the opposing player when a player operates said activating switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks which includes the features of claim 1, wherein said support means are separated support portions, and an interconnecting electric circuit joining said spaced support portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks as in claim 1 wherein said support means is a unitary support means, including an adjoining housing to hold an interconnecting electrical circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks which include the features of claim 1 wherein a lamp is mounted on each of said flanking support means, said lamp connected to said electric circuit, and said lamp being operated independently of said activating switch and said multiposition switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks which include the features of claim 1 wherein the circuit means includes a pair of lines in a voltage cord, said activating switches movable to connect a circuit from the multiposition switches to the clocks, indicator lights, and move lights on a flanking support means, and said multiposition switches movable to complete the circuit so that the clock and move light on the player''s support means is disconnected, and the clock and move light on the opposing player''s support means is started.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
An assembly of spaced chess clocks which includes the features of claim 1, and which further includes a move indicator light on each flanking support means, and said electric circuit connecting said move indicator lights so that an illuminated move indicator light represents a running clock which is accumulating time required for a player to executer moves.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |