US3590181A
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Lane switch for swimming timers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-04
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1990-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A frame mounted on the side of a swimming pool has horizontal supports extending across one end of a swimming lane. Mounted on these supports for limited horizontal movement in line with the lane are a plurality of spaced, vertical panels positioned sideby-side across the end of the lane. These panels are biased outwardly and the supports carry an electrical switch for each panel so that when the panel is pushed inwardly by a swimmer arriving at the end of the lane, the switch will be actuated to supply an electrical indication to a timing apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph G Baran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
An apparatus for use in connection with one lane of a multilane swimming pool, having sides, for indicating the instant at which a swimmer reaches an end of said one lane, said apparatus including: a frame having carrying means extending approximately the width of said lane, said frame including support means for mounting the frame on a side of the pool adjacent said end; a plurality of touch pads positioned side by side across approximately the width of said lane at said end with spaces between adjacent pads, at least a portion of each pad extending upwardly from the waterline and being approximately vertical, each pad being mounted on said carrying means for limited horizontal movement and being biased to a normal position away from said side of the pool; and a separate actuator device for each of said pads respectively, each device being mounted on said carrying means adjacent its respective pad for operation of the device as the respective pad is displaced from said normal position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
168 words
An apparatus for use in connection with one lane of a multilane swimming pool, having sides, for indicating the instant at which a swimmer reaches an end of said one lane, said apparatus including: a frame having carrying means extending approximately the width of said lane, said frame including support means for mounting the frame on a side of the pool adjacent said end; a plurality of touch pads positioned side by side across approximately the width of said lane at said end with spaces between adjacent pads, at least a portion of each pad extending upwardly from the waterline and being approximately vertical, each pad being mounted on said carrying means for limited horizontal movement and being biased to a normal position away from said side of the pool; and a separate actuator device for each of said pads respectively, each device being mounted on said carrying means adjacent its respective pad for operation of the device as the respective pad is displaced from said normal position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said carrying means comprises two horizontal members spaced vertically from each other, said parts being movably supported on one of said members, said devices being mounted on the other of said members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein said frame has two vertical sides extending down into the water, said one of said members connecting said frame sides adjacent the bottom of the pool, the other member connecting said frame sides above the water, said supporting means comprising hooks attached to said other member, extending over the pool edge and into the pool gutter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, wherein said devices each include an electric switch, said switches being connected in parallel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein the sides of said pads facing the pool have a nonslip surface coating thereon.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |