Jeffrey Scott Freeman

US Patent:

50846957, Jan 28, 1992

Filed:

Jul 5, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/548370

Inventors:

Jeffrey S. Freeman - Waynesboro VA

International Classification:

G08B 2300
G06F 1528

US Classification:

340323R

Abstract:

An umpire's counter is provided with a housing having a top face and a bottom face. On the side of the housing between the faces, inputs for advancing a balls display, a strikes display, an outs display and an inning display are provided. A separate button is provided for clearing at least the strikes and balls display. A strap can be provided on the back of the umpire's counter which encircles the umpire's hand of encircles two of the umpire's fingers. The strap enables the umpire to make a "safe call" without dropping the counter. An audible output is provided for indicating when at least the balls or strikes displays have been advanced. Each of the inputs are provided in recesses with covers to prevent inadvertent actuation of the displays. A time, score or alarm set display is provided and buttons are provided for advancing the home and visitors score or advancing the hours and minutes during alarm setting. The counter readily fits in an umpire's hand and provides selectively illuminatable displays which are easy to see even when the game is played under lights.