Special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole

Abstract

A special 21-point electronic score device for games like Corn Hole. It is a portable, easy-to-see electronic scoreboard designed specifically for the popular backyard game of cornhole. It is made of durable materials with a fold-in base and includes 42 LEDs (21 on each side) stacked in the traditional score tower style that allows it to be used any time of day or night. It stands approximately fifty (50) inches high when in use and then can fold down to approximately thirty-six (36) inches for easy storage and portability. It has a handle for convenient carrying, a drink holder, and a compartment on top to hold a phone in place for video recording competitive games. The scoreboard can be used for any game played to 21 points.

Claims

1. A special 21-point electronic score device (30) for corn hole games made of durable materials and comprised of: (a) a top section (80) which supports a scoring board (40) with a series of lights (60) and a series of push-buttons (50), said top section having a compartment (90) which contains a set of batteries (100) to power and energize the lights when the push-buttons are operated and said top section having a handle (70) to carry the device (30); (b) a leg/support section (120); (c) a means to pivotally secure the top section (80) to the leg/support section (120); (d) a stabilizing base (130) with an angle brace (133) to fixedly connect the stabilizing base (130) to the leg/support section (120); (e) a means to pivotally connect the stabilizing base (130) to the leg section/support structure (120) wherein the top section (80), leg/support section (120, and stabilizing base (130) when interconnected provide the special 21-point electronic score device (30) which when set-up provides LED lighting that allows the score to be seen from far away and in low light or at night and when folded-up is compact and portable.

2. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 1 wherein the durable material is selected from the group of polymers, metals, and a composite material.

3. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 2 wherein the polymer material is selected from the group consisting of urethane, polyurethane, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET or PETS), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), Acrylonitrile Styrene (ASA); Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic; polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC-ABS); polylactic acid (PLA); Polyamide (PA-nylon), and Glass Filled Polyamide (reinforced nylons).

4. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 2 wherein the metal material is selected from the group of consisting of aluminum, steel, and steel alloys.

5. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 1 further comprised of a telephone recess compartment (89) and a telephone support pan (182) above the top section (80).

6. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 1 further comprised at least one drink holder (183).

7. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 1 further comprised of a recharger unit (106).

8. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 1 wherein the battery (100) is selected from the group consisting of alkaline, small/sealed lead acid, lithium ion (Li-ion), lithium-ion polymer (LIPo), Nickle cadmium (NiCd), and Nickle metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

9. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 1 wherein the light (60) is selected from the group consisting of Light Emitting Diode (LED), incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), and halogen lamps.

10. A special 21-point electronic score device (30) for corn hole games made of durable materials and comprised of: (a) a top section (80) which supports a scoring board (40) with a series of lights (60) and a series of push-buttons (50), said top section having a compartment (90) which contains a set of batteries (100) to power and energize the lights when the push-buttons are operated and said top section having a handle (70) to carry the device (30); (b) the top section (80) further comprised of a top horizontal member (82T), a bottom horizontal member (82B); a pair of vertical members (84) consisting of a left member (84L) and right member (84R); a fixedly secure means (86) for connecting top (82T), bottom (82B), left (84L), and right (84R) members to configure the top section (80) as a rectangular support of the scoring board (40); (c) the scoring board (40) further comprised of a means (43) to connect designed scoring board (40) to top section (80), an advertising area (41), an outer surface (45OS), and an inner surface (45IS) and said “42” lights (60) configured as numbers (42A) alongside for team/individual A and as numbers (42B) alongside for each team/individual B, and a means (43) to connect designed scoring board (40) to top section (80); (d) a leg/support section (120) further comprised of a pair of vertical and generally upward legs (121) (left and right (121L) and (121R), a recess (122) in leg section/support structure (120 to accept configuration (134) at end of angle brace (133), and a reinforced webbing (125) interior to the legs (121L) and (121R) as strengthening; (e) a means (132) to pivotally secure the top section (80) to the leg/support section (120) which consists of an aperture/recess (87) at lower end of members (84R, L) to accept a pivot/pin/ hinge (128); (f) a stabilizing base (130) with an angle brace (133) to fixedly connect and end configuration (134) of said angle brace (133) of the stabilizing base (130) to the leg/support section (120) at a recess (122); (g) a means (135) to pivotally connect the stabilizing base (130) to the leg section/support structure (120) wherein the top section (80), leg/support section (120), and stabilizing base (130) when interconnected provide the special 21-point electronic score device (30) which when set-up provides LED lighting that allows the score to be seen from far away and in low light or at night and when folded-up is compact and portable and wherein the 21-point electronic score device (30) can be used with at least one type of game.

11. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 10 wherein the durable material is selected from the group of polymers, metals, and a composite material.

12. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 11 wherein the polymer material is selected from the group consisting of urethane, polyurethane, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET or PETG), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), Acrylonitrile Styrene (ASA); Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic; polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC-ABS); polylactic acid (PLA); Polyamide (PA-nylon), and Glass Filled Polyamide (reinforced nylons).

13. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 11 wherein the metal material is selected from the group of consisting of aluminum, steel, and steel alloys.

14. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 10 further comprised of a telephone recess compartment (89) and a telephone support pan (182) above the top member (82T).

15. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 10 further comprised at least one drink holder

16. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 10 further comprised of a recharger unit (106).

17. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 10 wherein the battery (100) is selected from the group consisting of alkaline, small/sealed lead acid, lithium ion (Li-ion), lithium-ion polymer (LIPo), Nickle cadmium (NiCd), and Nickle metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

18. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 1 wherein the light (60) is selected from the group consisting of Light Emitting Diode (LED), incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), and halogen lamps.

19. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 10 wherein the fixedly secure means (86) for connecting top (82T), bottom (82B), left (84L), and right (84R) members to configure the top section (80) as a rectangular support of the scoring board (40) is selected from the group consisting of threaded fasteners rivets, and an adhesive.

20. The special 21-point electronic score device (30) of claim 10 wherein the at least one type of game is selected from the group consisting of Corn Hole, Horseshoes, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Shuffleboard, and Badminton.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—FIGURES

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below explain the principles of the special 21-point electronic score device. It is understood, however, that the special device is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

[0029] FIGS. 1A through 1C are sketches of several prototypes and the general layout of the face of the scoreboard for a special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole.

[0030] FIGS. 2A through 2E are sketches of the general automatic out a special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole with components and features shown.

[0031] FIGS. 3A through 3C are sketches of the board faces and lights for a special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted.

[0032] FIGS. 4A through 4C are sketches of the original concepts and prototypes of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features portrayed.

[0033] FIGS. 5A and 5B are front and side sketches of the latest prototype of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted.

[0034] FIGS. 6A through 6E are sketches of details for the latest prototype of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted.

[0035] FIG. 7 is a design sheet for the latest prototype of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted.

[0036] FIGS. 8A through 8C are sample or typical schematics for the electrical system for the latest prototype of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole.

[0037] FIGS. 9A through 9F are sketches of prior art for scoring systems like the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted.

[0038] FIGS. 10A and 10B are sketches of the scoring systems like the special 21-point electronic score device being used at games or contests such as Corn Hole.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0039] The following list refers to the drawings:

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE B Reference numbers Ref # Description  30 special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole  31 first prototype 31 of a special 21-point electronic score device 30  32 current prototype 32 of special 21-point electronic score device 30  35 first concept drawing of special 21-point electronic score device 30  37 folded, ready to transport as portable 37 special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole  39 design sheet 39 with details and of features and components for the special 21-point electronic score device 30  40 designed scoring board 40 surface of Score Box Twenty-One (TM) of special 21-point electronic score device 30 accompanied with lights 60 and control push buttons 50  41 advertising space 41 on designed scoring board 40  42 twenty-one (21) numbers 42 alongside for each team  42A numbers 42A alongside for team/individual A  42B numbers 42B alongside for each team/individual B  43 means 43 to connect designed scoring board 40 to top section 80 such as fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive  45 main scoreboard 45  45OS outer surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45  45IS inner surface 45IS of main scoreboard 45  50 control buttons 50 (push or toggle, etc.) to control lights 60  51 a push-button or toggle switch to add/increase/ go-up 51  52 a push-button or toggle switch to subtract/ decrease/go-down 52  55 a push-button or toggle switch to reset 55 lights 60  60 lights 60 preferred Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or equal-optional DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) or AC 120-volt nominal-such as incandescent- bulbs, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), halogen lamps, or the next relatively small, bright, low energy, and available with multiple color  61 series of sockets 61 for connecting light bulbs 60 through the electronic boards 110, 111 to the power/batteries 100  62 protective and/or colored covers 62, preferred transparent or translucent  70 carrying handle 70  71 strap 70 made of cloth/fabric, leather, flexible polymer, metal or equal having strength to carry device 30 and flexibility  72 means for securing 72 strap 70 to top section 80 such as threaded fastener, rivet, shaft/rod and keeper, adhesive, etc.  80 top section 80 to support designed scoring board 40 and attached to board 40 with means 43  82T top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and telephone support pan 182 in recess 89  82B bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120  84 vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R  86 a fixedly secure means 86 for connecting top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T to vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R and bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R at the one end and opposite end of all the described members-fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive or integrally molding or casting, welding, brazing, soldering and the like, the top section 80 inner surface 450S of main scoreboard 45 to the outside face of the combined four members (82T, 84R, 82B and 84L)  87 aperture/recess 87 at lower end of legs 84R, L to accept pivot/pin/hinge(s) 128 to enable a pivotally secured connection at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120  88 extension or cantilever strut(s) 88 to support drink holder structure 182 ring, recess, or the like  89 telephone recess compartment 89 for telephone support pan 182  90 compartment 90 for electronics 110 and batteries 100 below structure 82B and above support section 120 100 batteries 100 (at least one) with DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) [non-rechargeable (alkaline, small/sealed lead acid) or rechargeable type (lithium ion (Li-ion), lithium-ion polymer (LIPo), Nickle cadmium (NiCd), Nickle metal hydride (NiMH) batteries] (number and voltages an example and not a limitation) 106 optional recharger component if one is using rechargeable batteries 100 110 electronics 110 for controlling the lights through the push-buttons or toggles 111 typical PCB/control boards 111 under designed scoring board 40 contiguous with inner surface 45IS of main scoreboard 45 112 boss 112 for LED like socket for others 114 PCB and battery holder mounting strips 114 115 mounting boss 115 120 leg section/support structure 120 121 pair of vertical or generally upward legs 121 (left and right 121L and 121R) with some angle of leg section 120 122 recess 122 in leg section/support structure 120 to accept configuration 134 at end of angle brace 133 125 reinforced webbing or structure gussets of legs 121L and 121R for strengthening 128 pivot/pin/hinge(s) 128 to pivotally secure and connect through aperture/recess 87 at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120 130 stabilizing base 130 pivotally connected to leg section/support structure 120 and removably connected at brace 133 and leg section/support structure 120 intersection 131 pair of horizontal bottom members 131 of stabilizing base 130 132 pin and aperture 132 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to leg section/support structure 120 133 angle brace member 133 centered on stabilizing base 130 and removable connectable with end configuration 134 to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122 134 end configuration 134 of angle brace 133 of stabilizing base 130 removably connectable to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122 135 pin and aperture 135 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to angle brace 133 139 optional wheels 139 at intersection of stabilizing base 130 and leg section/support structure 120 139S shaft or extension 139S between wheels 139 or if none, between left and right support legs 180 smart phones 180 of users for video of game or contest 183 optional drink holder structure 183 ring, recess, or the like at the back or alternatively on each side 184 drink container 184 190 a session 190 of corn hole by users 185 game boards 185 for Corn Hole 199 contestants, users of the boards 195 and special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole 200 Prior Art 200 stake in the ground light manual score recorder 210 Prior Art 210 large, lean-back wood manual score recorder 220 Prior Art 220 tall, mechanical scoring assembly 230 Prior Art 230 U.S. Pat. No. 10,406,423 240 Prior Art 240 U.S. Pat. No. 3,922,805 250 Prior Art 250 Patent Application US 2010/0050926 G/F approximately horizontal plane-ground G or pavement surface if outside and floor F if inside

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0040] This invention relates to a special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole, horseshoes, table tennis, and others. The technical field is specifically related to a kind of portable LED ball match score display, belongs to technical field of sports instruments. The invention relates generally to outdoor games and accessories, and to a scorekeeping device for a corn hole contest or game. More particularly this relates to a portable, compact score indicator. The present invention relates to a portable scoreboard and structure, and more particularly, to a portable scoreboard and structure that can display the results of the game made in the indoor and outdoor by a simple switch or push-button operation and one that is convenient to carry. The present invention relates to scoring devices and more particularly to a portable, compact, retractable scoring device which may be expeditiously set-up at a sporting event.

[0041] The advantages for the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole are listed above in the introduction. Succinctly the benefits are that the device: [0042] A. Has LED lighting that allows the score to be seen from far away and in low light or at night [0043] B. Is a compact configuration with a fold-in base for easy storage [0044] C. Is portable with an easy to carry handle, is relatively light total weight, and is very easy to store and transport [0045] D. Is made of readily available and durable materials [0046] E. Is easy and fast to set-up [0047] F. Is versatile and can be used for any game played to twenty-one (21) [0048] G. Can be used on open ground, a solid floor or pavement, making it good for indoor and outdoor play and contests. Unlike many plastics or metal score towers that utilize a stake to anchor it into the ground, SB21′s specially designed base allows it to be stable on any surface, including asphalt, concrete, carpet, tile, wood or grass [0049] H. Is powered by three AA batteries with optional rechargeable batteries (number and voltages an example and not a limitation) [0050] I. Has optional compartment for Smart phones to support filming and drink holders at the back or alternatively on each side [0051] J. Has a configuration and design that can be priced competitively if not lower than other products currently on the market

[0052] The preferred embodiment of the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn is: A special 21-point electronic score device 30 for corn hole games made of durable materials and comprised of: (a) a top section 80 which supports a scoring board 40 with a series of lights 60 and a series of push-buttons 50, said top section having a compartment 90 which contains a set of batteries 100 to power and energize the lights when the push-buttons are operated and said top section having a handle 70 to carry the device 30; (b) the top section 80 further comprised of a top horizontal member 82T, a bottom horizontal member 82B; a pair of vertical members 84 consisting of a left member 84L and right member 84R; a fixedly secure means 86 for connecting top 82T, bottom 82B, left 84L, and right 84R members to configure the top section 80 as a rectangular support of the scoring board 40; (c) the scoring board 40 further comprised of a means 43 to connect designed scoring board 40 to top section 80, an advertising area 41, an outer surface 45OS, and an inner surface 45IS and said “42” lights 60 configured as numbers 42A alongside for team/individual A and as numbers 42B alongside for each team/individual B, and a means 43 to connect designed scoring board 40 to top section 80; (d) a leg/support section 120 further comprised of a pair of vertical and generally upward legs 121 (left and right 121L and 121R), a recess 122 in leg section/support structure 120 to accept configuration 134 at end of angle brace 133, and a reinforced webbing 125 interior to the legs 121L and 121R as strengthening; (e) a means 132 to pivotally secure the top section 80 to the leg/support section 120 which consists of an aperture/recess 87 at lower end of members 84R, L to accept a pivot/pin/hinge 128; (f) a stabilizing base 130 with an angle brace 133 to fixedly connect and end configuration 134 of said angle brace 133 of the stabilizing base 130 to the leg/support section 120 at a recess 122; (g) a means 135 to pivotally connect the stabilizing base 130 to the leg section/support structure 120 wherein the top section 80, leg/support section 120, and stabilizing base 130 when interconnected provide the special 21-point electronic score device 30 which when set-up provides LED lighting that allows the score to be seen from far away and in low light or at night and when folded-up is compact and portable and wherein the 21-point electronic score device 30 can be used with at least one type of game.

[0053] There is shown in FIGS. 1-10 a complete description and operative embodiment of the special 21-point electronic score device 30. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1-10 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this product. The various example uses are in the operation and use section, below.

[0054] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below describe and explain the principles of the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole. It is understood, however, that the special device 30 is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. Other examples of scoring displays and systems are still understood by one skilled in the art of such scoring devices to be within the scope and spirit shown here.

[0055] FIGS. 1A through 1C are sketches of several prototypes and the general layout of the face of the scoreboard for a special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole. Shown here are a special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole; a first prototype 31 of a special 21-point electronic score device 30; a current prototype 32 of special 21-point electronic score device 30; and a designed scoring board 40 surface of Score Box Twenty-One™ of special 21-point electronic score device 30 accompanied with lights 60 and control push buttons 50.

[0056] FIGS. 2A through 2E are sketches of the general automatic out a special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole with components and features shown. Demonstrated here as features and components are: a special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole; a first prototype 31 of a special 21-point electronic score device 30; a folded, ready to transport as portable 37 special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole; a designed scoring board 40 surface of Score Box Twenty-One™ of special 21-point electronic score device 30 accompanied with lights 60 and control push buttons 50; an advertising space 41 on designed scoring board 40; a twenty-one (21) numbers 42 alongside for each team; numbers 42A alongside for team/individual A; numbers 42B alongside for each team/individual B; a means 43 to connect designed scoring board 40 to top section 80 such as fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive; a main scoreboard 45; an outer surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45; an inner surface 45IS of main scoreboard 45; a control buttons 50 (push or toggle, etc.) to control lights 60; a push-button or toggle switch to add/increase/go-up 51; a push-button or toggle switch to subtract/decrease/go-down 52; a push-button or toggle switch to reset 55 lights 60; a series of lights 60 preferred Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or equal—optional DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) or AC 120-volt nominal—such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), halogen lamps, or the next relatively small, bright, low energy, and available with multiple color; a series of sockets 61 for connecting light bulbs 60 through the electronic boards 110, 111 to the power/batteries 100; a protective and/or colored covers 62, preferred transparent or translucent; a carrying handle 70; a strap 70 made of cloth/fabric, leather, flexible polymer, metal or equal having strength to carry device 30 and flexibility; a means for securing 72 strap 70 to top section 80 such as threaded fastener, rivet, shaft/rod and keeper, adhesive, etc.; a top section 80 to support designed scoring board 40 and attached to board 40 with means 43; a top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and telephone support pan 182 in recess 89; a bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120; a vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R; a fixedly secure means 86 for connecting top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T to vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section left 84L or Right 84R and bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B vertical structure/rail/ member 84 of top section left 84L or right 84R at the one end and opposite end of all the described members [for connecting top 82T, bottom 82B, left 84L, and right 84R members to configure the top section 80 as an essentially rectangular support]—fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive or integrally molding or casting, welding, brazing, soldering and the like, the top section 80 inner surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45 to the outside face of the combined four members (82T, 84R, 82B and 84L); aperture/recess 87 at lower end of legs 84R, L to accept pivot/pin/hinge(s) 128 to enable a pivotally secured connection at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120; an extension or cantilever strut(s) 88 to support drink holder structure 182 ring, recess or the like (at the back or alternatively on each side); a telephone recess compartment 89 for telephone support pan 182; a compartment 90 for electronics 110 and batteries 100 below structure 82B and above support section 120; a set of batteries 100 (at least one) with DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) [non-rechargeable (alkaline, small/sealed lead acid) or rechargeable type (lithium ion (Li-ion), lithium-ion polymer (LIPo), Nickle cadmium (NiCd), Nickle metal hydride (NiMH) batteries] (Note that one skilled in the art of battery powered devices understands that the number and voltages are examples and not a limitation, that there are in fact several combinations of the number and voltages possible in configurations such as shown here); an optional recharger component, if one is using rechargeable batteries 100; a set of electronics 110 for controlling the lights through the push-buttons or toggles; a typical PCB/control board(s) 111 under designed scoring board 40 contiguous with inner surface 451IS of main scoreboard 45; a series of boss(es) 112 for LED like socket for others; a PCB and battery holder mounting strips 114; a mounting boss 115; a leg section/support structure 120; a pair of vertical or generally upward legs 121 (left and right 121L and 121R) with some angle of leg section 120; a recess 122 in leg section/support structure 120 to accept configuration 134 at end of angle brace 133; a reinforced webbing or structure gussets 125 of legs 121L and 121R for strengthening; a pivot/pin/hinge(s) 128 to pivotally secure and connect through aperture/recess 87 at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120; a stabilizing base 130 pivotally connected to leg section/support structure 120 and removably connected at brace 133 and leg section/support structure 120 intersection; a pair of horizontal bottom members 131 of stabilizing base 130; a pin and aperture 132 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to leg section/support structure 120; an angle brace member 133 centered on stabilizing base 130 and removable connectable with end configuration 134 to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122; an end configuration 134 of angle brace 133 of stabilizing base 130 removably connectable to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122; a pin and aperture 135 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to angle brace 133; an optional wheel 139 at intersection of stabilizing base 130 and leg section/support structure 120; a shaft or extension 139S between wheels 139 or if none, between left and right support legs; a smart phone 180 of users for video of game or contest; an optional drink holder structure 183 ring, recess, or the like at the back or alternatively on each side; a drink container 184; and an approximately horizontal plane—ground G or pavement surface if outside and floor F if inside.

[0057] FIGS. 3A through 3C are sketches of the board faces 45OS and lights 60 for a special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted. Provided here are: a designed scoring board 40 surface of Score Box Twenty-One™ of special 21-point electronic score device 30 accompanied with lights 60 and control push buttons 50; an advertising space 41 on designed scoring board 40; a twenty-one (21) numbers 42 alongside for each team; numbers 42A alongside for team/individual A; numbers 42B alongside for each team/individual B; a means 43 to connect designed scoring board 40 to top section 80 such as fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive; a main scoreboard 45; an outer surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45; an inner surface 45IS of main scoreboard 45; a control buttons 50 (push or toggle, etc.) to control lights 60; a push-button or toggle switch to add/increase/go-up 51; a push-button or toggle switch to subtract/decrease/go-down 52; a push-button or toggle switch to reset 55 lights 60; a series of lights 60 preferred Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or equal—optional DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) or AC 120-volt nominal—such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), halogen lamps, or the next relatively small, bright, low energy, and available with multiple color; a series of sockets 61 for connecting light bulbs 60 through the electronic boards 110, 111 to the power/batteries 100; and a protective and/or colored covers 62.

[0058] FIGS. 4A through 4C are sketches of the original concepts and prototypes of the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features portrayed. Denoted here are a special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole; a first prototype 31 of a special 21-point electronic score device 30; a current prototype 32 of special 21-point electronic score device 30; and a first concept drawing 35 of special 21-point electronic score device 30. One notes that FIGS. 2A-2E show details of components and features shown again in these sketches.

[0059] FIGS. 5A and 5B are front and side sketches of the latest prototype of the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted. Demonstrated and shown here are: a special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole; a current prototype 32 of special 21-point electronic score device 30; a designed scoring board 40 surface of Score Box Twenty-One™ of special 21-point electronic score device 30 accompanied with lights 60 and control push buttons 50; a means 43 to connect (not shown) designed scoring board 40 to top section 80 such as fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive; an outer surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45; a control buttons 50 (push or toggle, etc.) to control lights 60; a series of lights 60 preferred Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or equal—optional DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) or AC 120-volt nominal—such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), halogen lamps, or the next relatively small, bright, low energy, and available with multiple color; a strap 70 made of cloth/fabric, leather, flexible polymer, metal or equal having strength to carry device 30 and flexibility; a top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and telephone support pan 182 in recess 89; a bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120; a vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R; a fixedly secures means for connecting top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T to vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R and bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R at the one end and opposite end of all the described members-fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive or integrally molding or casting, welding, brazing, soldering and the like, the top section 80 inner surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45 to the outside face of the combined four members (82T, 84R, 82B and 84L); a telephone recess compartment 89 for telephone support pan 182; a compartment 90 for electronics 110 and batteries 100 below structure 82B and above support section 120; a pair of vertical or generally upward legs 121 (left and right 121L and 121R) with some angle of leg section 120; a recess 122 in leg section/support structure 120 to accept configuration 134 at end of angle brace 133; a reinforced webbing 125 or structure gussets of legs 121L and 121R for strengthening; a stabilizing base 130 pivotally connected to leg section/support structure 120 and removably connected at brace 133 and leg section/support structure 120 intersection; a pair of horizontal bottom members 131 of stabilizing base 130; a pin and aperture 132 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to leg section/support structure 120; an angle brace member 133 centered on stabilizing base 130 and removable connectable with end configuration 134 to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122; an end configuration 134 of angle brace 133 of stabilizing base 130 removably connectable to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122; a pin and aperture 135 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to angle brace 133; an optional wheel 139 at intersection of stabilizing base 130 and leg section/support structure 120; a shaft or extension 139S between wheels 139 or if none, between left and right support legs; and a smart phone 180 of users for video of game or contest.

[0060] FIGS. 6A through 6E are sketches of details for the latest prototype 32 of the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted. Shown here are: a current prototype 32 of special 21-point electronic score device 30; a designed scoring board 40 surface of Score Box Twenty-One™ of special 21-point electronic score device 30 accompanied with lights 60 and control push buttons 50; a means 43 to connect (not shown) designed scoring board 40 to top section 80 such as fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive; a main scoreboard 45; an outer surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45; an inner surface 45IS of main scoreboard 45; a top section 80 to support designed scoring board 40 and attached to board 40 with means 43; a top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and telephone support pan 182 in recess 89; a bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B of top section 80 at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120; a vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section; Right 84R; a fixedly secures means for connecting top horizontal structure/rail/member 82T to vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R and bottom horizontal structure/rail/member 82B vertical structure/rail/member 84 of top section Left 84L or Right 84R at the one end and opposite end of all the described members-fasteners (threaded, rivet etc.) or adhesive or integrally molding or casting, welding, brazing, soldering and the like, the top section 80 inner surface 45OS of main scoreboard 45 to the outside face of the combined four members (82T, 84R, 82B and 84L); a telephone recess compartment 89 for telephone support pan 182; a compartment 90 for electronics 110 and batteries 100 below structure 82B and above support section 120; a set of batteries 100 (at least one) with DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) [non-rechargeable (alkaline, small/sealed lead acid) or rechargeable type (lithium ion (Li-ion), lithium-ion polymer (LIPo), Nickle cadmium (NiCd), Nickle metal hydride (NiMH) batteries]; an optional recharger component 106, if one is using rechargeable batteries 100; a set of electronics 110 for controlling the lights through the push-buttons or toggles; a typical PCB/control board(s) 111 under designed scoring board 40 contiguous with inner surface 45IS of main scoreboard 45; a series of boss(es) 112 for LED like socket for others; a PCB and battery holder mounting strips 114; a mounting boss 115; a pair of vertical or generally upward legs 121 (left and right 121L and 121R) with some angle of leg section 120; a recess 122 in leg section/support structure 120 to accept configuration 134 at end of angle brace 133; a reinforced webbing 125 or structure gussets of legs 121L and 121R for strengthening; a stabilizing base 130 pivotally connected to leg section/support structure 120 and removably connected at brace 133 and leg section/support structure 120 intersection; a pair of horizontal bottom members 131 of stabilizing base 130; a pin and aperture 132 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to leg section/support structure 120; an angle brace member 133 centered on stabilizing base 130 and removable connectable with end configuration 134 to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122; an end configuration 134 of angle brace 133 of stabilizing base 130 removably connectable to leg section/support structure 120 at recess 122; a pin and aperture 135 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to angle brace 133; a pair of optional wheels 139 at intersection of stabilizing base 130 and leg section/support structure 120; a shaft or extension 139S between wheels 139 or if none, between left and right support legs; and a smart phone 180 of users for video of game or contest.

[0061] FIG. 7 is a design sheet for the latest prototype 32 of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted. Shown here is a design sheet 39 with details and of features and components for the special 21-point electronic score device 30.

[0062] FIGS. 8A through 8C are sample or typical schematics for the electrical system for the latest prototype of the special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole. Demonstrated are: a series of lights 60 preferred Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or equal—optional DC voltage (1.5, 9, 12 Volt) or AC 120-volt nominal—such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), halogen lamps, or the next relatively small, bright, low energy, and available with multiple color; a series of sockets 61 for connecting light bulbs 60 through the electronic boards 110, 111 to the power/batteries 100; and a protective and/or colored covers 62, preferred transparent or translucent.

[0063] FIGS. 9A through 9F are sketches of prior art for scoring systems like the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole along with components and features denoted. Here former patents and applications for various mechanical, electrical, and electronic scoring devices are shown. These include: Prior Art 200—stake in the ground light manual score recorder; Prior Art 210—large, lean-back type wooden manual score recorder; Prior Art 220—tall, mechanical scoring assembly; Prior Art 230—U.S. Pat. No. 10,406,423; Prior Art 240—U.S. Pat. No. 3,922,805; and Prior Art 250—Patent Application US 2010/0050926. As can be seen, the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole is a unique combination and use as described herein.

[0064] FIGS. 10A and 10B are sketches of the scoring systems like the special 21-point electronic score device 30 being used at games or contests such as Corn Hole. This is described in the Operations Section, below.

[0065] The anticipated durable materials for the special 21-point electronic score device 30 include metals, polymers, and composite materials. Polymers can include reinforced plastics and polymers such as fairly high durometer, urethane, polyurethane, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET or PETG), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), Acrylonitrile Styrene (ASA); Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic; polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC-ABS); polylactic acid (PLA); Polyamide (PA-nylon), and Glass Filled Polyamide (reinforced nylons). The metals can be cast or sheet structures of aluminum, steel, and steel alloys. The composite materials can be various pressed fibers, cardboards, and reinforced plastic/paper and likely needs waterproof coatings for outdoor use.

[0066] The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing a special 21-point electronic score device for games such as Corn Hole may be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of scoring devices and portable score displays for outdoor games and accessories, and to a scorekeeping device.

OPERATION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0067] The special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates is described below. One notes well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept. The preferred embodiment of the special 21-point electronic score device for corn hole is: A special 21-point electronic score device 30 for corn hole games made of durable materials and comprised of: (a) a top section 80 which supports a scoring board 40 with a series of lights 60 and a series of push-buttons 50, said top section having a compartment 90 which contains a set of batteries 100 to power and energize the lights when the push-buttons are operated and said top section having a handle 70 to carry the device 30; (b) the top section 80 further comprised of a top horizontal member 82T, a bottom horizontal member 82B; a pair of vertical members 84 consisting of a left member 84L and right member 84R; a fixedly secure means 86 for connecting top 82T, bottom 82B, left 84L, and right 84R members to configure the top section 80 as a rectangular support of the scoring board 40; (c) the scoring board 40 further comprised of a means 43 to connect designed scoring board 40 to top section 80, an advertising area 41, an outer surface 45OS, and an inner surface 45IS and said “42” lights 60 configured as numbers 42A alongside for team/individual A and as numbers 42B alongside for each team/individual B, and a means 43 to connect designed scoring board 40 to top section 80; (d) a leg/support section 120 further comprised of a pair of vertical and generally upward legs 121 (left and right 121L and 121R), a recess 122 in leg section/support structure 120 to accept configuration 134 at end of angle brace 133, and a reinforced webbing 125 interior to the legs 121L and 121R as strengthening; (e) a means 132 to pivotally secure the top section 80 to the leg/support section 120 which consists of an aperture/recess 87 at lower end of members 84R, L to accept a pivot/pin/hinge 128; (f) a stabilizing base 130 with an angle brace 133 to fixedly connect and end configuration 134 of said angle brace 133 of the stabilizing base 130 to the leg/support section 120 at a recess 122; (g) a means 135 to pivotally connect the stabilizing base 130 to the leg section/support structure 120 wherein the top section 80, leg/support section 120, and stabilizing base 130 when interconnected provide the special 21-point electronic score device 30 which when set-up provides LED lighting that allows the score to be seen from far away and in low light or at night and when folded-up is compact and portable and wherein the 21-point electronic score device 30 can be used with at least one type of game.

[0068] The special 21-point electronic score device 30 is operated by carrying the electronic score device 30 to the corn hole field 190 as a compact unit. The device 30 is carried by the handle 70. Then the three main sections are “opened”. The top section 80 used to support designed scoring board 40 is rotated/pivoted from the leg/support section 120 by a pivot/pin/hinge(s) 128 (which pivotally secures and connects through aperture/recess 87 at junction of top section 80 and leg/support section 120). The stabilizing base 130 is rotated away from the leg/support section 120 at a pin and aperture 132 to pivotally connect stabilizing base 130 to leg section/support structure 120. The angle brace 133 is pivotally connected to the stabilizing base 130 to angle brace 133 by a pin and aperture 135. At the opposite end of the pivot 135 on the angle brace member 133 is removably connectable with end configuration 134 of the brace 133 which is placed into the recess 122 of the leg section/support structure 120. Once the three sections 80, 120, and 130 are rotated and connected, the device is essentially standing vertically and perpendicular to the horizontal plane—ground G or pavement surface if outside and floor F if inside. Now the electronics can be energized by placing the batteries in place and testing the lights by using the push-button/toggles 50 to check the operation. If desired, the device may use the recharging unit 106.

[0069] FIGS. 10A and 10B are sketches of the scoring systems like the special 21-point electronic score device 30 being used at games or contests such as Corn Hole. Provided in these sketches are scenes of a session 190 of corn hole by users 195; the various types and styles of game boards 185 for Corn Hole; the contestants, users of the boards 195; and special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole current prototype 32 of special 21-point electronic score device 30.

[0070] Many uses are anticipated for the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games. Some examples, and not limitations, of the anticipated games are shown in the following Table.

TABLE-US-00003 ITEM Type of GAME 1 Corn Hole 2 Horseshoes 3 Table Tennis 4 Volleyball 5 Shuffleboard 6 Badminton

[0071] With this description it is to be understood that the special 21-point electronic score device 30 for games such as Corn Hole is not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of product. The features of the device 30 are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

[0072] While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, this is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

[0073] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.

[0074] Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. Various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the disclosed embodiments described above.

[0075] The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of “plane” as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term “plane” when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase “as used herein shall mean” or similar language (e.g., “herein this term means,” “as defined herein,” “for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean,” etc.). References to specific examples, use of “i.e.,” use of the word “invention,” etc., are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.

[0076] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term “approximately” should at least be construed considering the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

[0077] The present invention contemplates modifications as would occur to those skilled in the art. While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the figures and the foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes, modifications. and equivalents that come within the spirit of the disclosures described heretofore and or/defined by the following claims are desired to be protected.