Peg Type Patents (Class 116/325)
  • Patent number: 10242592
    Abstract: A system for tracking position of one or more moving transmission sources is disclosed. The transmission source can transmit a signal while moving from a first position to a first expected position and a receiver can receive the signal. The transmission source can include an antenna. An audio source can transmit an audio signal at a predetermined frequency and a controller can determine a second position of the transmission source, calculate an offset between the second position with the first expected position, and compare the offset with a predetermined threshold. A first rate of movement can be calculated based on a distance traveled between the first position and the second position with respect to the predetermined frequency. A first indication can be transmitted to at least one user device including the first location offset with the predetermined threshold and the first rate of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Sean Jeffrey Wahrmund, John S. Hogg, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9812031
    Abstract: A system for tracking position of one or more moving transmission sources is disclosed. The transmission source can transmit a signal while moving from a first position to a first expected position and a receiver can receive the signal. The transmission source can include an antenna. An audio source can transmit an audio signal at a predetermined frequency and a controller can determine a second position of the transmission source, calculate an offset between the second position with the first expected position, and compare the offset with a predetermined threshold. A first rate of movement can be calculated based on a distance traveled between the first position and the second position with respect to the predetermined frequency. A first indication can be transmitted to at least one user device including the first location offset with the predetermined threshold and the first rate of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Jeffrey Wahrmund, John S. Hogg, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9517301
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Patent number: 8730024
    Abstract: A removable fuel tank indicator having a housing, wherein the housing is removable and universal to all automobiles and wherein the housing attaches to an automobile connection point located within the interior of the automobile; a removable arm temporarily attached to the housing, wherein the removable arm signals which side of the automobile a fuel tank is located; a means for attaching the housing to the automobile connection point wherein the automobile connection point is located within the interior of the automobile and said connection point is capable of attaching to the housing; the fragrance cartridge adapted for insertion into the opening and locking into the cavity of the housing, wherein where the cartridge is properly inserted into the opening and cavity of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Carlos H. Cabezas
  • Patent number: 8677924
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a scoreboard for keeping score of a game of, for example, dominoes among multiple players. It comprises a generally rectangular shaped body having an upper surface and a lower surface, a left side and a right side and upper and lower ends. The upper surface has four sets of first apertures arranged in columns and numbered rows for receiving pegs for storage therein. An upper row of second apertures is provided above the first apertures for temporary placement therein of the pegs prior to the player having accumulated any points. The top surface discloses on the left side a series of scores running from 5 to 150 wherein the first player to reach 150 is the winner of the game. The top surface discloses a series of peg holes arranged in columns so that each player can have a dedicated series of peg holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Willie L. Brown, Sabrina T. Singleton
  • Publication number: 20020195044
    Abstract: Signalling apparatus (10) for use in restaurants or other establishments for attracting the attention of staff including a stand (11) which can seat upon a table or other supporting surface and which has first lower opening (15) and a second elevated opening (16) for receiving an elongated member (17) which carries at its upper end, a display card (23) which may be supported for free rotation to the member (17). The elongated member (17) when supported in an upright attitude in the elevated opening can attract the attention of staff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Timothy John Hayward
  • Patent number: 5992344
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a tournament scheduler wherein one disk is subdivided into a multiplicity of fields, with each field being assigned to one round of the tournament. Each field is provided with a multiplicity of receptions to which markers representing a respective team each may be fastened. These markers are slidingly displaced to the fields of a next round in the course of the tournament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Silvia Bader
  • Patent number: 5979752
    Abstract: Invention relates to an accurate, yet inexpensive system for recording and maintaining the weight of fish caught during a fishing competition, where the object is to catch and retain a predetermined number of fish, of the highest weight, within a prescribed time limit. The system utilizes a light-weight, weather proof board having color coded indicia thereon, and pegs for quickly recording the weight of a fish, where such system cooperates with a live well using color coded floaters, and that a given floater is assigned to a selected fish. The system allows for easy culling when the predetermined limit of fish is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Steven M. Holloway
  • Patent number: 5605000
    Abstract: A scheduling board having a multiplicity of horizontal designations and a series of vertical designations allows the placement of markers at the intersections of the designations to indicate a job or functions which is scheduled, for example, at a particular time. The board allows three or more designation variables, such as day, time and function, to be coordinated by means of the board. The board is highly visible and accessible for operators and users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Inventor: Sylvia M. Scott
  • Patent number: 5573405
    Abstract: A behavoir training and modification device includes a board having a plurality of pegs extending from its front face. The pegs are arranged in a predetermined pattern such as a grid of rows and columns. Indicator plates can be marked with visual indicia representing individuals, task, behaviors. The indicator plates include apertures to permit so they can be slid onto the pegs. The plates are positioned on the board to assign tasks to specific individuals and to indicate behavior traits to be modified. Status indicator plates are used to acknowledge the completion of tasks, and the manifestation of desirable and undesirable behavior. Transparent plates are provided so that when multiple plates are stacked on a single peg the plates lower in the stack are visible through the upper plates in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Suzanne Evans
  • Patent number: 5491324
    Abstract: The present inventions are score-keeping-with-carry score boards and are specifically suited by design for accumulating and displaying points during the play of games like cribbage, rummy or five hundred euchre but not limited to these. The present inventions are very "pocket-able" or conveniently portable score boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Inventor: Frank Vanderpool
  • Patent number: 5438950
    Abstract: A dartboard scoring system for allowing players to keep score of a variety of dart games comprising a pegboard bearing indicia for dividing it into a plurality of team zones, each team zone bearing indicia dividing it into a matrix of scoring spaces, each scoring space bearing corresponding indicia indicative for scoring dart games, each scoring space further having a mounting hole formed thereon adapted for receiving a scoring marker; a chalkboard associated with the pegboard with the chalkboard adapted to be written upon with chalk for tallying and indicating a player's score during a dart game; and a plurality scoring markers, each securable in a mounting hole of the pegboard for indicating status of scoring during a dart game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Inventor: John M. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 5388547
    Abstract: A fish score card for counting the number of fish caught during a fishing trip is disclosed. The score card includes a column for each fisherman on the trip and a row for each possible type of fish caught. Each time a fish is caught the fisherman places a peg in the appropriate hole of the appropriate row and column of the scorecard. In an alternatively preferred embodiment, the fish score card may be attached to a combination length gauge and scale. The length gauge is for measuring the length of the fish and the scale is for weighing the fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventors: Randy L. Lehr, Jean J. Hulstine
  • Patent number: 5109789
    Abstract: A matchmaking or personal compatibility indicating device including a base member, a plurality of visually sensible indicator locations formed on the base member for indication of characteristics by the user of the device and apparatus cooperative with the first and second plurality of visually sensible indicator locations for permitting a user to indicate his and his potential partner's desired characteristics. The base member is configured to permit base members of a user and of a potential partner to be mutually arranged in an arrangement so that the plurality of visually sensible indicator locations on one base member is positioned in registration with the plurality of visually sensible indicator locations on the other base member, such that the coincidence between the characteristics of one person and the characteristics of another person may be visually sensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Inventor: Oded Berman
  • Patent number: 5054792
    Abstract: A scoring system for a dart game apparatus includes a target wall for mounting a dart board, a supply of at least two visually distinctive kinds of scoring markers for association with corresponding players of the game, the markers of opposing players being stackable, and a scoring panel having a modular pattern of marker positions in a plurality of array portions, each marker position being formed as a hole in the panel for releasably receiving the stem of a marker, and a pattern of score keeping indicia on the scoring panel for defining a scoring value and a required number of occurrences of the scoring value for at least one of the array portions for recording multiple required occurrences of predetermined game score increments in a first game, and for defining a scoring increment for each of at least two of the array portions, the increments being in a fixed ratio for indicating a player's score in a second game by the position of markers in the segments as a summation of the position of each marker in it
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventor: Robert J. G. Danielson
  • Patent number: 4948148
    Abstract: A scoring system for a dart game apparatus includes a target wall for mounting a dart board, a supply of at least two visually distinctive kinds of scoring markers for association with corresponding players of the game, the markers of opposing players being stackable, and a scoring panel having a modular pattern of marker positions in a plurality of array segments, each marker position being formed as a hole in the panel for releasably receiving the stem of a marker, and a pattern of score keeping indicia on the scoring panel for defining a scoring value and a required number of occurrences of the scoring value for at least one of the array segments for recording multiple required occurrences of predetermined game score increments in a first game, and for defining a scoring increment for each of at least two of the array segments, the increments being in a fixed ratio for indicating a player's score in a second game by the position of markers in the segments as a summation of the position of each marker in it
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Inventor: Robert J. G. Danielson
  • Patent number: 4941688
    Abstract: A period event recorder comprising a label, indicia on the label corresponding to a desired time or frequency interval; a porous substrate attached to the underside of the label; means for attaching the porous substrate to an object associated with, related to, or nearby the site for performance of a desired task or event; and a stylus adapted to puncture that portion of the label bearing indicia corresponding to that particular performance of the desired task or event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Inventor: Truman Jones
  • Patent number: 4831956
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable, yet full size tennis scoring apparatus. This scoring device is constructed of a durable fabric and is designed so as to be foldable about itself into a small and portable configuration and yet be unfoldable to a full size with adequate room for indicating players' names, set, game and point scoring tallies and promotional, organizational or sponsorship information. This tennis scoring apparatus is also designed so as to be large enough so that when it is unfolded it would be clearly visible to the players and spectators. Further, the apparatus is designed so it is capable of being affixed during use to either fence netting or netting post. This device also enables a player to accurately measure the height of the net at the center. Paddle-shaped markers are removably held in pockets formed on the fabric and register with scoring indicia placed on scoring placards which are also detachably held on the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Inventor: Richard D. Thater
  • Patent number: 4805909
    Abstract: A score keeping apparatus (10) for games comprising a clipboard unit (11) adapted to operatively engage a score pad unit (12) and a sequence monitoring unit (13) operatively associated with the clipboard unit (11); wherein the sequence monitoring unit (13) includes a movable peg member (31) and a plurality of apertures (30) arranged in a pattern (40) for the purpose of keeping track of the order of rotation among the participants in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Inventor: Homer L. Roland
  • Patent number: 4673915
    Abstract: A storage board for keys and other articles which keeps track of missing keys by assigning user codes to authorized users and making provision for the entry of a code when a key is removed. In one embodiment, the keys are stored on pegs mounted to rotate with dials which are turned to enter the user codes. Each key is stored on its peg in a spiral groove which retains the key against removal unless the dial is first rotated. In another embodiment, the pegs and dials are removed from one another, and an electric circuit energized an LED on the proper peg when the corresponding dial is turned. This provides an indication of the location of the key which is sought.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Inventor: Richard G. Cobb
  • Patent number: 4520749
    Abstract: A device that contains a pocket wherein checklist cards can be inserted that match with pushbuttons that are used to indicate completion of certain steps in a series of steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Inventor: David A. Jefferson
  • Patent number: 4282824
    Abstract: A device for aiding the remembering of an event which uses a display having board having a surface visible to the observer. A plurality of openings are adapted for accepting a peg like element having a plurality of faces. Indicia associated with each opening denotes a selected time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1981
    Inventor: Lyndon E. Lafferty
  • Patent number: 4181305
    Abstract: The apparatus is made up of a board having four parellel columns of equal numbers of holes extending therethrough. A plurality of mutually distinguishable flexible pegs may be received in the holes. The pegs have indicium on both ends. The indicia on a given end of all of the pegs form a series, the indicium on one end of a given peg not corresponding in position in its series with the position of the indicium of the other end of the peg in its series. The number of pegs is less than the number of holes by at least the number of columns. The series are further divided into 4 subseries of equal numbers of pegs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1980
    Inventor: Michael Skidmore
  • Patent number: 4148273
    Abstract: A device is described whereby persons required to take one or more doses of a plurality of medicines, over a span of hours and days can keep track of times said dosages should be taken, by means of an apparatus which comprises a thin sheet member having an array of apertures arranged in a multiplicity of mutually perpendicular rows, a plurality of removable color-coded pegs conveniently rounded to be rotatably secured in the holes, arrangement of said holes being indicative of the time of day on one axis and indicative of the medicine to be taken and the dosage on the second axis. Thus, where a person is required, for reasons of health, to take a variety of medicines at differing times of the day or night, then it is a simple matter to program the subject invention whereby the medicine, the dosage and the time are readily and conveniently known.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Inventors: Delbert L. Hollingsworth, Vance R. Sharp