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Racket for lawn-tennis and similar games
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-20
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lacoste Jean Rene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/16; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/022; A63B49/03; A63B49/12; A63B51/00; A63B49/028; A63B60/52; A63B60/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A TENNIS RACKET COMPRISING A FRAME SHAPED FROM A FRAME MEMBER OF UNIFORM CROSS SECTIONAL CONTOUR INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED BEAD PORTIONS PROJECTING FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE RACKET FRAME AND AN INTERCONNECTING WEB PORTION DEFINING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINAL GROOVES RESPECTIVELY EXTENDING ALONG THE INNER AND OUTER PERIPHERIES OF THE FRAME; SPACER MEANS LOCATED WITHIN THE OUTER ONE OF SAID GROOVES AND PROVIDING GAPS AT PREDETERMINED SPACINGS ALONG THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF THE FRAME; STRING ATTACHMENT MEANS PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF LOOPS PASSING AROUND SAID FRAME MEMBER AND WITHIN SAID GAPS; STRINGS ENGAGING SAID LOOPS AND STRUNG ACROSS THE FRAME, PORTIONS OF SAID STRINGS EXTENDING INTO THE INNER SAID GROOVE AND A HANDLE CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A TENNIS RACKET COMPRISING A FRAME SHAPED FROM A FRAME MEMBER OF UNIFORM CROSS SECTIONAL CONTOUR INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED BEAD PORTIONS PROJECTING FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE RACKET FRAME AND AN INTERCONNECTING WEB PORTION DEFINING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINAL GROOVES RESPECTIVELY EXTENDING ALONG THE INNER AND OUTER PERIPHERIES OF THE FRAME; SPACER MEANS LOCATED WITHIN THE OUTER ONE OF SAID GROOVES AND PROVIDING GAPS AT PREDETERMINED SPACINGS ALONG THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF THE FRAME; STRING ATTACHMENT MEANS PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF LOOPS PASSING AROUND SAID FRAME MEMBER AND WITHIN SAID GAPS; STRINGS ENGAGING SAID LOOPS AND STRUNG ACROSS THE FRAME, PORTIONS OF SAID STRINGS EXTENDING INTO THE INNER SAID GROOVE AND A HANDLE CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME.
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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 |