Mat for timing competitions
US7042806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C1/28
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes an apparatus and method for timing manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination competitions. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for timing cup stacking competitions. The apparatus of the present invention includes a mat which may incorporate a timer and the cups which are to be stacked on the mat. One embodiment of the present invention includes a multi-pieced timing mechanism which may be selectively interconnected to a mat. Further, a plurality of these timing mechanisms may be used remotely from the mat or with the mat such that a plurality of players may be used in individual mats.
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