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Starting apparatus for rodeo events

US4070988A · kind A · utility

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2References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 1977
Grant dateJan 31, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 6, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63K3/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A latching device detachably holds a flexible barrier across the exit opening of a contestant's stall. In response to a signal, the latching device releases the barrier and a timing device is activated. Disengagement of the barrier by the contestant prior to the signal activates a penalty indicating device.

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