Communications: electrical – Systems – Game reporting
Patent
1976-04-27
1977-08-30
Habecker, Thomas B.
Communications: electrical
Systems
Game reporting
3403092, G08B 2300
Patent
active
040457885
ABSTRACT:
A portable self-contained scoreboard adaptable for use with a variety of different sports. The self-contained scoreboard has a plurality of variable numeral displays. Some of the numeral displays are constructed to function as a controllable clock which can count up or count down. The clock numerals can also be manually controlled to be used to indicate other desired information. A plurality of descriptive placards are provided with the self-contained portable scoreboard. The placards are constructed to be attachable to the face of the scoreboard. Selected placards can be attached to the scoreboard to render the scoreboard face applicable for scoring a variety of sports. The numeral and indicator light controls are then selected to be in accordance with the placard modified scoreboard face for use with the desired sport. This permits the scoreboard to be adaptable for use with a wide variety of sporting events. A pair of indicating timers adapted for use with the scoreboard can also be provided. This pair of timers is adjustable to count automatically from 1 to 99 seconds for use as shot timers or game delay timers. The scoreboard is operable from a conventional 120 volt AC supply or from a portable gasoline generator. A brightness control is provided for changing the intensity of the number shown on the numeral displays. When the scoreboard is used outdoors, the brightness is increased to enhance visibility of the displays.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2348431 (1944-05-01), Warmey
patent: 2513623 (1950-07-01), Bray
patent: 3981002 (1976-09-01), Gardner
Castelli Joseph T.
Forrester Joseph J.
Symosko Stephen
Habecker Thomas B.
Instrument Services, Inc.
Massung Howard G.
Yeager Robert D.
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