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Swimmer's lap pacer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-07-27
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Granted: 1985-05-21
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Expires: 2003-07-27
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a device for keeping track of swimmer's time and distance; including a case containing a split timer, an elapsed timer and a lap counter in an electric circuit activated by a kickpad contacted by the swimmer at each lap.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale K. Dawley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:40
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F8/00; G04F8/08; A; A63; A63B; A63B2220/00; A63B2220/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A swimmer's lap pacer, comprising, in combination, a waterproof case containing a split timer, an elapsed timer and a lap counter in an electrical circuit, a "U"-shaped carrying handle upon an upper side of said case for being either held in a hand or receiving a tethering cord therearound, when said pacer is suspended over a swimming pool edge; said case including a front wall, an upper part of said front wall comprising an above-water portion having displays for said split timer, elapsed timer and lap counter, a depressible kickpad on a lower, underwater portion of said front wall, and a mechanism inside said case operated by said kickpad, for activating said electrical circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A swimmer's lap pacer, comprising, in combination, a waterproof case containing a split timer, an elapsed timer and a lap counter in an electrical circuit, a "U"-shaped carrying handle upon an upper side of said case for being either held in a hand or receiving a tethering cord therearound, when said pacer is suspended over a swimming pool edge; said case including a front wall, an upper part of said front wall comprising an above-water portion having displays for said split timer, elapsed timer and lap counter, a depressible kickpad on a lower, underwater portion of said front wall, and a mechanism inside said case operated by said kickpad, for activating said electrical circuit.
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) | 1988-05-20 | 1988-11-19 | 1989-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-20 | 1992-11-19 | 1993-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-20 | 1996-11-19 | 1997-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |