Line to gain indicator dial

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for monitoring the status of the field of play of a football field, the apparatus comprising a frame having a circular structure connected to a first dial display component wherein the exterior of the structure of the a first dial display component is adorned with markings related to yardages on a football field, one or more moveable mechanisms capable of movement to align with the various markings on the first dial display component related to yardages on a football field, and a mechanism configured to affix the apparatus to the user's body or other wearable equipment.

1 . An apparatus for monitoring the status of the field of play of a football field, the apparatus comprising:
 a frame having a circular structure connected to a first dial display component wherein the exterior of the structure of the first dial display component is adorned with markings related to yardages on a football field;   one or more moveable mechanisms capable of movement to align with the various markings on the first dial display component related to yardages on a football field;   and a mechanism configured to affix the apparatus to the user's body or other wearable equipment.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein frame further comprises one or more top notches for connecting the mechanism configured to affix the apparatus to the user's body or other wearable equipment. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the mechanism configured to affix the apparatus to the user's body or other wearable equipment comprises a strap with connecting means. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein the strap with connecting means comprises a velcro or buckle or other removable connecting means. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein frame further comprises one or more top notches including starting yard line indicator notch and yard-to-gain notch. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5  wherein first dial display component is movable, including rotatable, such that the yardage marks on first dial display component can be made to align with top notches of the frame including starting yard line indicator notch and yard-to-gain notch. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6  wherein one or more moveable mechanisms is capable of movement, including rotation, to align with the various markings on the first dial display component related to yardages on a football field and can also be made to align with top notches of the frame including starting yard line indicator notch and yard-to-gain notch as well as any yardages between the notches. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the interior of the apparatus comprises an opening to allow for connection between all of the various components of the apparatus with a screw or other fastening means. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein one or more moveable mechanisms further comprise a yardage indicator line. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein one or more moveable mechanisms further comprise one or more engagement points to allow for engagement of one or more of frame, first dial display component and/or one or more moveable mechanisms. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the engagement is made by mechanical means including screws, bolts, latches, rivets, nails, pins, snap-fits, or welding. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the exterior of the first dial display component comprises riveted or other easily grabbed materials to allow for easier rotation of the desired component. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus components are composed of materials such as plastic, metal, composite, wood, ceramic, synthetic blends such as teflon, nylon, velcro, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein some or all of the apparatus may be electronic components to allow for the digital display of information including information about yardage, possession to the home or away team, down-and-distance, hash mark placement of the football location, time of play remaining, actual time, quarter number, score, amount of players on the field, distance traveled, number of reported eligible receivers and other information relevant to a football officials management of the game of football. 
     
     
         15 . An apparatus for monitoring the status of the field of play of a football field, the apparatus comprising:
 a frame having a circular structure removably connected to a first dial display component wherein the exterior of the structure of the first dial display component is adorned with markings related to yardages on a football field wherein first dial display component can be movable such that the yardage markings on first dial display component can be made to align with top notches on the frame including starting yard line indicator notch and yard-to-gain notch;   one or more moveable mechanisms capable of movement to align with the various markings on the first dial display component related to yardages on a football field;   and a mechanism configured to affix the apparatus to the user's body or other wearable equipment.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein one or more moveable mechanisms further comprises a yardage indicator line. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein one or more moveable mechanisms further comprises one or more engagement points to allow for engagement of one or more of frame, first dial display component and/or one or more moveable mechanisms. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17  wherein the engagement is made by mechanical means including screws, bolts, latches, rivets, nails, pins, snap-fits, or welding. 
     
     
         19 . A system for monitoring the status of the field of play of a football field, the system comprising:
 a frame having a circular structure removably connected to a first dial display component wherein the exterior of the structure of the first dial display component is adorned with markings related to yardages on a football field wherein first dial display component can be movable such that the yardage markings on first dial display component can be made to align with top notches on the frame including starting yard line indicator notch and yard-to-gain notch;   one or more moveable mechanisms capable of movement to align with the various markings on the first dial display component related to yardages on a football field wherein the one or more moveable mechanisms further comprises a yardage indicator line and wherein one or more moveable mechanisms further comprise one or more engagement points to allow for engagement of one or more of frame, first dial display component and/or one or more moveable mechanisms;   and a mechanism configured to affix the apparatus to the user's body or other wearable equipment wherein mechanism configured to affix the apparatus to the user's body or other wearable equipment comprises a strap with connecting means including velcro, a buckle or other removable connecting means.