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US3558044A
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Race computer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-24
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1989-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A calculator for selecting a racehorse in a horserace, the calculator comprising a series of predictor dials each of which is assigned for a particularly identified age, form and weight of horse, and some of which also are for a particular weight comparison; each dial giving a numerical figure result; and the calculator also including a single master director dial which is set for each operation identified thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Hitchings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:52
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06C; G06C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A horserace computer comprising superimposed front and rear panels of identical shape in combination with a series of predictor dials of equal diameter rotatably mounted between said panels and protruding laterally therefrom with the centers of said dials in alignment in further combination with a larger master dial, mounted rotatably between the panels also protruding laterally therefrom and spaced from the aligned predictor dials, including aligned, transparent windows formed on the front panel equally spaced from the centers of each corresponding predictor dial, including predetermined numerical sets of indicia relating to weight, age, form and weight comparison factors of racehorses imprinted on the back of predictor dials at regularly spaced intervals at a fixed radius about the dial centers whereby rotation of said dials causes each set of indicia to come into view through the said window at regular intervals, in further combination with a set of instructions imprinted at regular intervals at a fixed radius on the master dial including a transparent window in alignment with each of the instructions when rotated specific intervals, whereby the instructions viewed through the transparent window of the master dial determines the setting of the predictor dials to cause specific numbers to appear through the predictor dial windows which when totaled provides a comparative evaluation of a particular horse in question.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A horserace computer comprising superimposed front and rear panels of identical shape in combination with a series of predictor dials of equal diameter rotatably mounted between said panels and protruding laterally therefrom with the centers of said dials in alignment in further combination with a larger master dial, mounted rotatably between the panels also protruding laterally therefrom and spaced from the aligned predictor dials, including aligned, transparent windows formed on the front panel equally spaced from the centers of each corresponding predictor dial, including predetermined numerical sets of indicia relating to weight, age, form and weight comparison factors of racehorses imprinted on the back of predictor dials at regularly spaced intervals at a fixed radius about the dial centers whereby rotation of said dials causes each set of indicia to come into view through the said window at regular intervals, in further combination with a set of instructions imprinted at regular intervals at a fixed radius on the master dial including a transparent window in alignment with each of the instructions when rotated specific intervals, whereby the instructions viewed through the transparent window of the master dial determines the setting of the predictor dials to cause specific numbers to appear through the predictor dial windows which when totaled provides a comparative evaluation of a particular horse in question.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A computer as in claim 1 wherein, there are 6 predictor dials and the transparent windows therefore are in alignment with the dial centers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer as in claim 2, wherein each predictor dial has eight numerical indicia.
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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |