Inventors:
Kenneth L. Quaglia - Norton MA, 02766
International Classification:
A63B 7106
US Classification:
116222, 116306, 2170, 224576, 224267
Abstract:
A hand-down indicator for aiding a football official in tracking play of an American-style football game including a pocket for holding and storing accessory items which may be easily accessed by the official during the game is provided. The down indicator also preferably includes an elastic wristband configured to be wrapped around the officials wrist, and a finger loop extending from the wristband. The pocket may be positioned on an inside surface of the wristband, or on an outside surface of the wristband and is sized to house the accessory items. In one embodiment, the pocket may include a flap for covering the open end of the pocket. In another embodiment, a cleat checking device which may be used by the official to check the size of a players cleats during the game is removably supported within the pocket. The cleat checking device may also be attached to the finger loop to provide easy access thereto and to prevent misplacement of the cleat checking device. In another embodiment, the pocket includes two or more compartments for storing other accessory devices, such as the officials coin for the coin toss.
