Patent ID: 6424598
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A portable timing apparatus for use with a football during play, the timing apparatus comprising:a stand having a top surface and at least three legs attached thereto and the legs being collapsible, said top surface having a holding area for resting the football, the holding area having an opening through the top surface for drainage; a handle attached to the stand for manually maneuvering the apparatus; a timer having a sensor, said sensor communicating with said holding area so that when the football is at rest in the holding area the timer is reset and stopped and when the football is removed from the holding area the timer is started, said timer is operatively connected to a display for visually showing the time generated by the timer; an alarm communicating with said timer whereby an audio signal is generated after a predetermined time has elapsed on the timer; and a power source connected to said timer and alarm.