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Football counting device

a technology for counting devices and footballs, applied in sport apparatus, hollow non-inflatable balls, throw games, etc., can solve the problem of erupting frequently as to whether the defensive line rushed the quarterback too soon

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-21
GLOVER ROBERT MICHAEL
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[0011]It is another object of the present invention to provide a timing device that gives audible sounds to let the players know when the quarterback can be rushed in a game of backyard football.

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In this type of backyard football, disputes frequently erupt as to whether the defensive line rushed the quarterback too soon.
This results in frequent disputes between the two teams as to whether the pass-rush was too early.
There were always arguments about the pass rush with the offense saying “you rushed too soon” and the defense vehemently denying the allegations.

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[0025]Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2 in combination, the football counting device is generally referred to with reference numeral 10. The football counting device 10 has a flexible cover 12 that interlocks over base 14 with a flexible outer rim 16. The base 14 has an outer retaining ring 18 (see FIG. 1) to receive the flexible outer rim 16 of the flexible cover 12 there over. The flexible cover 12 is made from a flexible, resilient material such as a polyurethane foam, also sometimes called foam rubber. The flexible cover 12 may be injection-molded with its external appearance and design resembling a football, complete with imitation football laces 20, strips 21, and other similar football imitating décor.

[0026]In one side of the flexible cover 12 is mounted an alpha-numeric display 22 that is constructed from low power light-emitting diodes. In the bottom of the base 14 is ON / OFF switch 24 that will turn ON or OFF the power sent to the control circuit 26 mounted on base 14 as picto...

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Abstract

The present invention is a football counting device that utilizes a microcomputer so that a proper count can be given for backyard or sandlot football games as to when the defense can rush the passer. A push-button switch will start the sequence and the microcomputer (1) controls an audio sound that counts “1 Mississippi”, “2 Mississippi” and (2) gives a visual display as to when the quarterback can be rushed. The length of time delay and the voice utilized can be selected by the players. The sequence repeats for each new down.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This invention relates to a counting device and, more particularly, an audio counter to determine when the defense can rush the passer during a pick-up game of football.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]One of the favorite sports in the United States is football. Throughout the season, millions of Americans either go to football games are watch the football games on television. Millions of younger people, and some not so young, engage in pick-up games of football. These pick-up games of football may be played in vacant lots, open spaces or in the backyards of the participants.[0005]Normally in these pick-up games, the participants do not have pads and helmets or other protective gear to keep from getting hurt. As a result, these pick-up games are normally “touch” or “flag” football and do not involve tackling the runner with the ball. In probably its most common form, backyard football prohibits the quarterback from r...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B43/00A63B43/06
CPCA63B43/00A63B43/06A63B69/00A63B2071/0625A63B71/0686A63B2207/02A63B2220/62A63B2243/007A63B2071/063A63B2225/74
Inventor GLOVER, ROBERT MICHAELYOCKEY, MICHAEL EAMONN
Owner GLOVER ROBERT MICHAEL
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