US4367526A
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Golf calculator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-08
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Granted: 1983-01-04
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Expires: 2000-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An electronic calculator is disclosed for use in golf play and includes a keyboard providing a number of keys or switches representative of digits and commands. A preprogrammed microprocessor functions in combination with the keyboard and memory means to store various data on players, courses, and contest arrangements for the players. Further manipulation of the keys provides commands to the microprocessor for performing predetermined computations on the data, and a display receives the results to indicate the scores and results of specified contests between individual players both during the game and at its conclusion.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas C. McGeary
- 👤 David J. McCarty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0669; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/32; A63B71/0616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An electronic calculator for use by a plurality of individual players in the game of golf, comprising a relatively small housing, sized to be hand held: keyboard input means in said housing, including switches representative of digits and instructions for selectively inputting numerical golf course data and player scoring data for the plurality of individual players, and further including a plurality of switches for designating various competitive relationships to be scored between specific ones of said plurality of individual players; processing and memory means responsive to the keyboard input means for receiving said data, and for performing predetermined automatic operations on said data as specified by said commands to provide computed data representative of specific combinations and variations of said data and including scores computed for said various competitive relationships as selected on said keyboard input means; and output means responsive to the processing and memory means for visually representing selective computed data under control of said keyboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An electronic calculator for use by a plurality of individual players in the game of golf, comprising a relatively small housing, sized to be hand held: keyboard input means in said housing, including switches representative of digits and instructions for selectively inputting numerical golf course data and player scoring data for the plurality of individual players, and further including a plurality of switches for designating various competitive relationships to be scored between specific ones of said plurality of individual players; processing and memory means responsive to the keyboard input means for receiving said data, and for performing predetermined automatic operations on said data as specified by said commands to provide computed data representative of specific combinations and variations of said data and including scores computed for said various competitive relationships as selected on said keyboard input means; and output means responsive to the processing and memory means for visually representing selective computed data under control of said keyboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic calculator according to claim 1 wherein the keyboard input means is operable to input individual player stroke counts for each hole of a game of golf as play ensues.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electronic calculator according to claim 1 wherein said keyboard means includes means to designate a specific portion of a golf course for play.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An electronic calculator according to claim 1 comprising a microprocessor, ROM and RAM memory means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electronic calculator according to claim 1 further including a shift register means and an associated separate battery, for registering relatively fixed home-course data.
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) | 1986-01-03 | 1986-07-05 | 1987-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-07-05 | 1991-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-03 | 1994-07-05 | 1995-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |