Dial And Disk Patents (Class 235/111)
  • Patent number: 6772239
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program for smart card with memory is disclosed. A very low cost approach to embodiment is disclosed, making use of a micro-controller with a FLASH memory or a WORM memory. An approach to programming a flash memory under the control of instructions within that memory itself is disclosed. In utilizing the invention, it is possible to build smart cards at a lower cost than heretofore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Swapcard.com Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Sydney Langton
  • Patent number: 4366374
    Abstract: A lap counter for free running radio controlled toy vehicles includes two edge members which together define a convergent section of track and one or more counting devices on one or both sides of the convergent section of track. Each counting device includes two or more counting stations each of which has an actuating member associated with it positioned to be contacted by a trigger member carried by a vehicle. The actuating members of each counting device are arranged at different heights and connected to a respective one or two indicator arms which indicate the number of laps driven by a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1982
    Inventor: Hermann Neuhierl