US4780864A
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Combination wristwatch and bicycle computer
Assignee: Timex Group USA Inc
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Filing: 1988-03-21
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Granted: 1988-10-25
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Expires: 2008-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A digital wristwatch having a case and strap also serves as a computer to display speed, distance, and pedaling cadence when temporarily attached to a holder on the bicycle handlebar. Wheel and sprocket sensors are connected to electrical terminals in the holder. The wristwatch is provided with external electrical terminals connected to a microcomputer in the watchcase which uses signals from the sensors when the watchcase is termporarily retained in the holder. The watch mode is converted to bicycle mode by actuating push buttons on the watchcase, which are accessible through windows on the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 John T. Houlihan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:05
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04G; G04G21/00; G04G21/02; G01; G01C; G01C22/00; G01C22/002; G01P; G01P3/00; G01P3/42; G01P3/44; G01P3/48; G01P3/481; G01P3/484; G04B; G04B47/00; G04B47/06; G04B47/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A combination timepiece and bicycle computer for monitoring the operation of a bicycle, comprising: a case having an electrooptical display and a timekeeping circuit disposed therein, said circuit being also responsive to external signals, said case having a plurality of first electrical terminals connected to said circuit, a holder arranged for attachment to said bicycle, said holder having a plurality of second electrical terminals, at least one sensor disposed on said bicycle for providing a periodic signal, means connecting said sensor to selected second electrical terminals, and case retaining means in said holder defining a receptacle for temporarily holding said case so that said first electrical terminals are in contact with said second electrical terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A combination timepiece and bicycle computer for monitoring the operation of a bicycle, comprising: a case having an electrooptical display and a timekeeping circuit disposed therein, said circuit being also responsive to external signals, said case having a plurality of first electrical terminals connected to said circuit, a holder arranged for attachment to said bicycle, said holder having a plurality of second electrical terminals, at least one sensor disposed on said bicycle for providing a periodic signal, means connecting said sensor to selected second electrical terminals, and case retaining means in said holder defining a receptacle for temporarily holding said case so that said first electrical terminals are in contact with said second electrical terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination according to claim 1, and including a strap attached to said case for holding it on the wrist when worn as a watch, said holder being arranged to receive said strap for further securing said case when it is in said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein two sensors are disposed on said bicycle and are arranged to provide a periodic signal proportional to bicycle speed and a periodic signal proportional to pedaling cadence.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said first electrical terminals include at least one socket terminal in the side of said case.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said case includes at least one manual actuator, and wherein said holder retaining means defines a first window surrounding said manual actuator to provide access to the manual actuator when the case is in the receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said case retaining means comprises a pivotable member attached to said holder and defining a second window for viewing the electrooptical display when the case is in the receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination according to claim 6, wherein said case includes a plurality of manual actuators on the sides thereof, and wherein said pivotable member defines a plurality of windows providing access to said manual actuators when the case is in the receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said first electrical terminals comprise at least two socket terminals in the side of said case and wherein said second electrical terminals comprise at least two pins protruding into said receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination according to claim 8, wherein a said first electrical terminal additionally comprises a metal caseback attached to said case and wherein a said second electrical terminal further comprises a metal contact spring in the bottom of said receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said holder includes first and second pivotably connected housing parts adapted to surround a handlebar, and having means to attach said housing parts to grasp the handlebar.
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