US3558044A

US3558044A - Race computer

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Publication number: US3558044A
Application number: US809714A
Authority: US
Inventors: Ronald Hitchings
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1969-03-24
Filing date: 1969-03-24
Publication date: 1971-01-26
Anticipated expiration: 1988-01-26

Abstract

A calculator for selecting a racehorse in a horserace, the calculator comprising a series of predictor dials each of which is assigned for a particularly identified age, form and weight of horse, and some of which also are for a particular weight comparison; each dial giving a numerical figure result; and the calculator also including a single master director dial which is set for each operation identified thereby.

Description

United States Patent U.S. Cl

[56] References Cited UNlTED STATES PATENTS 1.075.859 10/1913 Rosewater 235/114 1,131.314 3/1915 Bedell 235/114 2,866,601 12/1958 Naber 235/114 $297,249 1/1967 Light 235/114 Primary Examiner-Stephen J. Tomsky ABSTRACT: A calculator for selecting a racehorse in a horserace, the calculator comprising a series of predictor dials each of which is assigned for a particularly identified age, form and weight of horse, and some of which also are for a particular weight comparison; each dial giving a numerical figure result; and the calculator also including a single master director dial which is set for each operation identified thereby.

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PRE6ICTOR E f Pragbncron F v 2 FORM: lldmviil music TOP! (NT 4.1mm Amou 3.wE\GHT (I TURN) l RACE COMPUTER This invention relates generally to pocket computers.

A principal object of the present invention is to provide a computer for selecting a race horse in a horse race.

Another object is to providea race computer which includes a series of predictor dials each of which is designated for a particular age, form and weight of horse.

Another object is to provide a race computer wherein some of the predictor dials are additionallyxdesignated for a particular weight comparison.

Yet another object is to provide a race computer which includes a race computer which includes a master director dial that is set for each operation. Other other objects are to provide a race computer which is simple in design, inexpensive to manufacture,rugged in construction. easy to use and efficient in operation.

These and other objects will be readily evident upon a study of the following specification and the accompanying drawing wherein:

FIG. I is a front elation view of the computer.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 2-2 of FIG. I.

FIG. 3 is a face view of the master director dial, and

FIG. 4 is a face view of one of the predictor dials.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, the reference numeral I represents a race computer according to the present invention, wherein there is a computer case I I comprised of a singular rectangular sheet of plastic material that is centrally folded over to form a pair of front and

rear panels

12 and 13 respectively between which there is a central space 14. Ac-

cordingly a bend 15 is formed along one'edge of the case.

A plurality of predictor dials 16 are inserted into the space 14 and positioned so to protrude partly outward between the edges 17; the dials 16 being each secured in position by means of a centrally placed grommet l8 therethrough and through the front and rear panels; the dials being each rotatable about the grommet. A window 19 is formed in the front panel so to expose a numerical quotient which comprises one of a series of numerals 20 imprinted on a front side of the dial; the numerals being arranged in a circle concentric around the grommet so that one thereof may be exposed in the window. It will be noted that the dials thus protruding slightly outward between the edges 17 may be' conveniently rotated manually by an operators finger on the dial periphery 21.

Each predictor dial is identified by an alphabetical letter 22 imprinted on the front panel 12 in front of the dial; and a table 23 is imprinted below each letter 22 for specifically identifying the age, the form and weight of a horse associated for the particular dial. Additionally predictor dials (I through F are also identified with a weight comparisonin the table 23.

A single master director dial 24 of relatively larger diameter is fitted into space 14 and positioned so to protrude outwardly between upper edges 25; the dial being secured centrally on a grommet 26 extending through both front and

rear panels

12 and 13 respectively, so to be manually'rotatable by the operators finger on the dial periphery 27. A window 28 on the front panel 12 exposes selectively one ofa series of texts 29 imprinted in a circular pattern on a front side of the master director dial. I I

An instruction text, not shown in the drawing, is imprinted on the outer face 30 of the rear panel I3 so to aid the use of the race computer.

In operative use, it is helpful to set the master director dial for each operation of one of the predictor dials that is selected to accommodate the age, form, weight, and possibly the weight comparison of a horse.

Thus there is provided a race computer that works like a flash" in computing a quick answer.

While various changes may be made in the detail construction. it is understood that such changes will be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

lclaim:

l. A horserace computer comprising superimposed front and rear panels of identical shape in combination with a series of predictor dials of equal diameter rotatably mounted between said panels and protruding laterally therefrom with the centers of said dials in alignment in further combination with a larger master dial, mounted rotatably between the panels also protruding laterally therefrom and spaced from the aligned predictor dials, including aligned, transparent windows formed on the front panel equally spaced from the centers of each corresponding predictor dial, including predetermined numerical sets of indicia relating to weight, age, form and weight comparison factors of racehorses imprinted on the back of predictor dials at regularly spaced intervals at a fixed radius about the dial centers whereby rotation of said dials causes each set of indicia to come into view through the said window at regular intervals, in further combination with a set of instructions impri'nted at regular intervals at a fixed radius on the master dial including a transparent window in align-

Claims

1. A horserace computer comprising superimposed front and rear panels of identical shape in combination with a series of predictor dials of equal diameter rotatably mounted between said panels and protruding laterally therefrom with the centers of said dials in alignment in further combination with a larger master dial, mounted rotatably between the panels also protruding laterally therefrom and spaced from the aligned predictor dials, including aligned, transparent windows formed on the front panel equally spaced from the centers of each corresponding predictor dial, including predetermined numerical sets of indicia relating to weight, age, form and weight comparison factors of racehorses imprinted on the back of predictor dials at regularly spaced intervals at a fixed radius about the dial centers whereby rotation of said dials causes each set of indicia to come into view through the said window at regular intervals, in further combination with a set of instructions imprinted at regular intervals at a fixed radius on the master dial including a transparent window in alignment with each of the instructions when rotated specific intervals, whereby the instructions viewed through the transparent window of the master dial determines the setting of the predictor dials to cause specific numbers to appear through the predictor dial windows which when totaled provides a comparative evaluation of a particular horse in question.

2. A computer as in claim 1 wherein, there are 6 predictor dials and the transparent windows therefore are in alignment with the dial centers.

3. A computer as in claim 2, wherein each predictor dial has eight numerical indicia.