USRE42339E1 - Competitive swimming starting system - Google Patents
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- USRE42339E1 USRE42339E1 US12/661,614 US66161410A USRE42339E US RE42339 E1 USRE42339 E1 US RE42339E1 US 66161410 A US66161410 A US 66161410A US RE42339 E USRE42339 E US RE42339E
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- platform structure
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B5/00—Apparatus for jumping
- A63B5/08—Spring-boards
- A63B5/10—Spring-boards for aquatic sports
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
- A63B2225/74—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2244/00—Sports without balls
- A63B2244/20—Swimming
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Priority Applications (1)
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US12/661,614 USRE42339E1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2010-03-19 | Competitive swimming starting system |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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US29/117,425 USD464699S1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2000-01-21 | Swimmer's starting block |
US10/152,530 US7193167B1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2002-05-21 | Competitive swimming starting system |
US12/661,614 USRE42339E1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2010-03-19 | Competitive swimming starting system |
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US10/152,530 Reissue US7193167B1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2002-05-21 | Competitive swimming starting system |
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USRE42339E1 true USRE42339E1 (en) | 2011-05-10 |
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US29/117,425 Expired - Lifetime USD464699S1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2000-01-21 | Swimmer's starting block |
US10/152,530 Ceased US7193167B1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2002-05-21 | Competitive swimming starting system |
US12/661,614 Expired - Lifetime USRE42339E1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2010-03-19 | Competitive swimming starting system |
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US29/117,425 Expired - Lifetime USD464699S1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2000-01-21 | Swimmer's starting block |
US10/152,530 Ceased US7193167B1 (en) | 2000-01-21 | 2002-05-21 | Competitive swimming starting system |
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Cited By (2)
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US10685539B2 (en) | 2018-01-04 | 2020-06-16 | Nicholas A. Santino, JR. | Last lap light with extendible pole |
US11013977B2 (en) | 2014-10-27 | 2021-05-25 | Santino Jr Nicholas A | System and method for athletic competition signaling |
Families Citing this family (13)
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US6523188B1 (en) * | 2002-01-14 | 2003-02-25 | Kiefer Pool Equipment Co. | Top for starting platform for swimming pool |
GB2388050B (en) * | 2002-05-03 | 2005-10-12 | Francesca Curry | Starting aid for use in swimming |
US7058994B2 (en) * | 2003-04-09 | 2006-06-13 | Spectrum Products, Llc | Starting platform and anchor system |
US20090171229A1 (en) * | 2007-08-29 | 2009-07-02 | Saldarelli Thomas A | Swimmer's Starter Platform with Heart Rate Monitor |
DE202009010285U1 (en) * | 2009-07-29 | 2010-02-11 | Mes, Johannes B. M. | starter |
EP2751787A1 (en) * | 2011-08-29 | 2014-07-09 | Swiss Timing Ltd. | Device for displaying data for timed sports competition |
WO2013029875A1 (en) | 2011-08-29 | 2013-03-07 | Swiss Timing Ltd | Device for displaying ranking data for swimming competitions |
US8696525B2 (en) * | 2011-10-18 | 2014-04-15 | Colorado Time Systems | Track start block for swimming |
USD667044S1 (en) | 2011-11-03 | 2012-09-11 | Cross Optical Group, Inc. | Eyeglasses |
US20130252788A1 (en) * | 2012-03-23 | 2013-09-26 | S.R. Smith, Llc | Starting block |
US9623272B2 (en) * | 2014-01-08 | 2017-04-18 | Pentair Water Pool And Spa, Inc. | Adjustable plate for starting block |
USD855724S1 (en) | 2016-08-23 | 2019-08-06 | S.R. Smith, Llc | Diving board |
EP4166201A1 (en) | 2021-10-14 | 2023-04-19 | Swiss Timing Ltd | Support part for a starting block in swimming |
Citations (14)
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US3665452A (en) | 1970-03-16 | 1972-05-23 | William T Maccreadie | Starting-timing device for swimming, track and field |
US3678496A (en) | 1970-04-20 | 1972-07-18 | Data Time | Touch-operated signal producer |
US3916214A (en) | 1973-12-07 | 1975-10-28 | Jr Ralph Parker Coble | Electric switch for sensing swimming race events and the like |
US3944763A (en) | 1974-11-01 | 1976-03-16 | Beierwaltes Richard R | Swimming pool touch pad |
US3955076A (en) | 1974-06-06 | 1976-05-04 | Shaw Frank D | Underwater swimming pool illumination systems |
US4117283A (en) | 1976-10-14 | 1978-09-26 | Societe Suisse Pour L'industrie Horlogere Management Services, S.A. | Swimming pool touch pad construction |
US4134583A (en) | 1976-03-09 | 1979-01-16 | Davidson James J | Starting assist device for swimmers |
US4194101A (en) | 1977-06-01 | 1980-03-18 | Societe Suisse Pour L'industrie Horlogere Management Services S.A. | Starting block switch assembly for timed swimming events |
US4475016A (en) | 1982-09-21 | 1984-10-02 | Annesberg Associates N.V. | Swimmer arrival signal panel |
US4780085A (en) | 1986-11-10 | 1988-10-25 | Malone Jerald C | Lap timing device |
US4935733A (en) | 1988-01-07 | 1990-06-19 | Toshio Hayashi | Remote controlled switch |
US5920921A (en) | 1997-12-09 | 1999-07-13 | Poole; David A. | Lighted swimming pool platform assembly |
US5977493A (en) | 1998-04-16 | 1999-11-02 | Seiko Instruments Inc. | Swimming race touch panel |
US6523188B1 (en) | 2002-01-14 | 2003-02-25 | Kiefer Pool Equipment Co. | Top for starting platform for swimming pool |
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- 2000-01-21 US US29/117,425 patent/USD464699S1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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- 2002-05-21 US US10/152,530 patent/US7193167B1/en not_active Ceased
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- 2010-03-19 US US12/661,614 patent/USRE42339E1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (14)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3665452A (en) | 1970-03-16 | 1972-05-23 | William T Maccreadie | Starting-timing device for swimming, track and field |
US3678496A (en) | 1970-04-20 | 1972-07-18 | Data Time | Touch-operated signal producer |
US3916214A (en) | 1973-12-07 | 1975-10-28 | Jr Ralph Parker Coble | Electric switch for sensing swimming race events and the like |
US3955076A (en) | 1974-06-06 | 1976-05-04 | Shaw Frank D | Underwater swimming pool illumination systems |
US3944763A (en) | 1974-11-01 | 1976-03-16 | Beierwaltes Richard R | Swimming pool touch pad |
US4134583A (en) | 1976-03-09 | 1979-01-16 | Davidson James J | Starting assist device for swimmers |
US4117283A (en) | 1976-10-14 | 1978-09-26 | Societe Suisse Pour L'industrie Horlogere Management Services, S.A. | Swimming pool touch pad construction |
US4194101A (en) | 1977-06-01 | 1980-03-18 | Societe Suisse Pour L'industrie Horlogere Management Services S.A. | Starting block switch assembly for timed swimming events |
US4475016A (en) | 1982-09-21 | 1984-10-02 | Annesberg Associates N.V. | Swimmer arrival signal panel |
US4780085A (en) | 1986-11-10 | 1988-10-25 | Malone Jerald C | Lap timing device |
US4935733A (en) | 1988-01-07 | 1990-06-19 | Toshio Hayashi | Remote controlled switch |
US5920921A (en) | 1997-12-09 | 1999-07-13 | Poole; David A. | Lighted swimming pool platform assembly |
US5977493A (en) | 1998-04-16 | 1999-11-02 | Seiko Instruments Inc. | Swimming race touch panel |
US6523188B1 (en) | 2002-01-14 | 2003-02-25 | Kiefer Pool Equipment Co. | Top for starting platform for swimming pool |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US11013977B2 (en) | 2014-10-27 | 2021-05-25 | Santino Jr Nicholas A | System and method for athletic competition signaling |
US10685539B2 (en) | 2018-01-04 | 2020-06-16 | Nicholas A. Santino, JR. | Last lap light with extendible pole |
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