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Mat for timing competitions

US7042806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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39Claims
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Filing dateDec 30, 2004
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 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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