US3086307A
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Football downs marker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-24
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1980-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0066; A63B2243/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A FOOTBALL DOWNS MARKER; A ROD OR POST, A HOUSING ON THE UPPER END OF THE POST, A DRUM ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND BEARING INDICIA AT UPPER AND LOWER LEVELS RESPECTIVELY, SAID HOUSING HAVING A WINDOW THEREIN AT EACH OF SAID LEVELS AND ON RESPECTIVELY OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE HOUSING, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID HOUSING AND DRUM RELATIVELY TO CAUSE THE INDICIA ON THE DRUM AT EACH LEVEL TO REGISTER SELECTIVELY WITH THE WINDOW IN THE HOUSING PERTAINING THERETO, MEANS FOR LATCHING THE DRUM AND HOUSING IN THE VARIOUS RELATIVE INDEXED POSITIONS THEREON, MEANS INSIDE THE DRUM MEMBER FORMING A SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION FOR ILLUMINATING THE INDICIA TO ENHANCE THE VISIBILITY THEREOF THROUGH SAID WINDOW MEANS, SAID DRUM BEING FORMED OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A FOOTBALL DOWNS MARKER; A ROD OR POST, A HOUSING ON THE UPPER END OF THE POST, A DRUM ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND BEARING INDICIA AT UPPER AND LOWER LEVELS RESPECTIVELY, SAID HOUSING HAVING A WINDOW THEREIN AT EACH OF SAID LEVELS AND ON RESPECTIVELY OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE HOUSING, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID HOUSING AND DRUM RELATIVELY TO CAUSE THE INDICIA ON THE DRUM AT EACH LEVEL TO REGISTER SELECTIVELY WITH THE WINDOW IN THE HOUSING PERTAINING THERETO, MEANS FOR LATCHING THE DRUM AND HOUSING IN THE VARIOUS RELATIVE INDEXED POSITIONS THEREON, MEANS INSIDE THE DRUM MEMBER FORMING A SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION FOR ILLUMINATING THE INDICIA TO ENHANCE THE VISIBILITY THEREOF THROUGH SAID WINDOW MEANS, SAID DRUM BEING FORMED OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING MATERIAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |