Patents by Inventor Robert E. Chiles, III

Robert E. Chiles, III has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4887813
    Abstract: A bowling scoring display in which the score of a bowling game may be displayed in a selected one of a plurality of different display formats. As example, the number of bowlers whose scores are displayed may be changed, and the number of frames of a bowling game that are displayed may be changed. As a general rule, the fewer the number of players and/or frames that are displayed, the larger the alpha-numeric characters used in the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: AMF Bowling, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Chiles III, Bruce R. Neville, Richard D. Wattis, Scott Werthmann
  • Patent number: 4244021
    Abstract: An ergometric exerciser of the constant work type using a mechanical to electrical transducer as its basis is described. The exerciser is controlled by a single chip microcomputer and associated electronic interfacing means to perform a multiplicity of selected functions. For example, the ergometric exerciser provides; adjustable work loading from 300 to 2100 kpm per minute; a flashing indicator light to warn of a low pedal speed; a pulse rate measurement from 40 to 200 beats per minute; a sonic pulse alert system adjustable from 60 to 200 beats per minute; an accurate electronic start/stop timer adjustable from 1:00 to 60:00 minutes; and a microcomputer controlled work computer which accurately calculates work done to a maximum of 99,990 kpm. All of the above functions can be conveniently performed by virtue of a control panel and visual display which is very easy to use to accurately and efficiently perform the above functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Assignee: AMF Incorporated
    Inventor: Robert E. Chiles, III