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Audio oscillator output device with pressure sensitive advance mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-09
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Granted: 1987-06-16
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Expires: 2005-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A waterproof audible sound producing device for use by swimmers to adjust their stroke rate. A frequency control moves through a spectrum of frequencies on an incremental basis when a signal is received from a pressure sensitive signaling button. A slide switch allows the user to choose between at least two sets of frequencies and each set of frequencies contains less than five discrete frequencies and a zero output where there is no audible sound produced.
Inventors
- 👤 David Shorkey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:41
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F5/00; G04F5/02; G04F5/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An audible timing device for athletic activities comprising: an audio oscillator output means for generating an audible sound at a predetermined set of frequencies within a spectrum; an incremental frequency control for advancing the audio oscillator output through a sequence of discrete frequencies, said frequency control adapted to increase from one frequency to the next through the frequency spectrum when stimulated; a pressure sensitive depressable signaling mechanism which sends a stimulation signal to the frequency control upon each application of a direct straight pushing force sufficient to depress the mechanism whereby the frequency is advanced through its predetermined sequence.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An audible timing device for athletic activities comprising: an audio oscillator output means for generating an audible sound at a predetermined set of frequencies within a spectrum; an incremental frequency control for advancing the audio oscillator output through a sequence of discrete frequencies, said frequency control adapted to increase from one frequency to the next through the frequency spectrum when stimulated; a pressure sensitive depressable signaling mechanism which sends a stimulation signal to the frequency control upon each application of a direct straight pushing force sufficient to depress the mechanism whereby the frequency is advanced through its predetermined sequence.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein one increment in said sequence corresponds to a zero output and the sequence is cyclical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Invention of claim 2 further comprising: an alternate sequence of frequencies; and selection means for choosing said first or alternate sequence.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein there are less than five frequencies per sequence.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein one side of the device is adapted to lie against the users ear and a button which serves as the signaling mechanism substantially covers the other side of the device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 5 further comprising a swim cap having a pocket adapted to lie over one of the wearers ears, said pocket adapted to receive the timing device so as to hold said device in place by the users ear and allow for frequency advancements.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-15 | 1990-12-15 | 1991-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-15 | 1994-12-15 | 1995-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-15 | 1998-12-15 | 1999-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |