US3103362A
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Ball target game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-05
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1982-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elofson Barbara Mary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204; A63F9/0243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
IN A GAME APPARATUS OF THE CHARACTER SET FORTH, THE COMBINATION OF (A) A SUPPORT, (B) A TARGET CARRIER DISPOSED HORIZONTALLY AND MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, SAID CARRIER HAVING AT LEAST ONE BALL-RECEIVING TARGET DISPLACED RELATIVE TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE CARRIER, AND (C) MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY ROTATING SAID CARRIER AT A CONSTANT SPEED DURING UNIFORM PERIODS OF TIME, SAID MEANS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT AND SAID CARRIER AND COMPRISING (A) AN UPRIGHT STATIONARY SCREW MEMBER FIXED TO SAID SUPPORT AND DISPOSED AT THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CARRIER, (B) A ROTATABLE NUT MEMBER TO TRAVEL ON SAID SCREW MEMBER BETWEEN ITS TOP AND BOTTOM, SAID NUT MEMBER MOVING DOWNWARDLY BY GRAVITY AT A CONSTANT SPEED, FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF ITS DOWNWARD TRAVEL, AND (C) MEANS FOR IMPARTING THE ROTARY MOVEMENT OF SAID NUT MEMBER TO SAID CARRIER AS THE LATTER ROTATES DOWNWARDLY ON SAID SCREW MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
IN A GAME APPARATUS OF THE CHARACTER SET FORTH, THE COMBINATION OF (A) A SUPPORT, (B) A TARGET CARRIER DISPOSED HORIZONTALLY AND MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, SAID CARRIER HAVING AT LEAST ONE BALL-RECEIVING TARGET DISPLACED RELATIVE TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE CARRIER, AND (C) MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY ROTATING SAID CARRIER AT A CONSTANT SPEED DURING UNIFORM PERIODS OF TIME, SAID MEANS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT AND SAID CARRIER AND COMPRISING (A) AN UPRIGHT STATIONARY SCREW MEMBER FIXED TO SAID SUPPORT AND DISPOSED AT THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CARRIER, (B) A ROTATABLE NUT MEMBER TO TRAVEL ON SAID SCREW MEMBER BETWEEN ITS TOP AND BOTTOM, SAID NUT MEMBER MOVING DOWNWARDLY BY GRAVITY AT A CONSTANT SPEED, FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF ITS DOWNWARD TRAVEL, AND (C) MEANS FOR IMPARTING THE ROTARY MOVEMENT OF SAID NUT MEMBER TO SAID CARRIER AS THE LATTER ROTATES DOWNWARDLY ON SAID SCREW MEMBER.
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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |