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Pacing device for runners and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-31
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Granted: 1979-08-14
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Expires: 1998-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A pacing device adapted for use by an athlete such as a runner who repeats a series of actions. The device includes an Audio Frequency generator producing a 500-1500 herz signal fed to a gate which emits tone bursts whose periodicity is determined by a pulse generator and fed to an audio amplifier and to an earphone. Means are also provided for varying the loudness of the tone, for varying the pitch of the tone, and for varying the period of tone bursts.
Inventors
- 👤 Enrico E. Pischiera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0686; G; G04; G04F; G04F5/00; G04F5/02; G04F5/025; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A pacing device comprising an Audio Frequency generator; a circuit for varying the pitch of the Audio Frequency signal produced, a gate connected to said generator; a variable pulse generator also connected to said gate for determining the periodicity of the tone bursts emitted thereby; a frequency counter display device connected to said pulse generator; an audio amplifier for amplifying said tone bursts from said gate; volume control means operatively associated with said amplifier and means for converting the audio signal to sound waves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A pacing device comprising an Audio Frequency generator; a circuit for varying the pitch of the Audio Frequency signal produced, a gate connected to said generator; a variable pulse generator also connected to said gate for determining the periodicity of the tone bursts emitted thereby; a frequency counter display device connected to said pulse generator; an audio amplifier for amplifying said tone bursts from said gate; volume control means operatively associated with said amplifier and means for converting the audio signal to sound waves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as recited in claim 1, wherein said audio frequency generator is controlled by a variable resistance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as recited in claim 1, further including a circuit containing a switch and a variable control means connected to said pulse generator for controlling the period between 0.00 and 9.99 seconds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as recited in claim 1, wherein said generator produces a 500-1500 cycle signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 1, together with means to fasten the device to the person of a user.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3882480A
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