US3104874A
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Target with bowling pins and indicator
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1963-09-24
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Expires: 1980-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B24/00; A63B24/0021; A63B2024/0037; A63B2024/0046; A63B2024/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A GAME DEVICE COMPRISING A TARGET HAVING A PERIPHERAL FRAME, MESH MATERIAL DISPOSED INSIDE OF SAID FRAME AND BEING RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED THEREFROM WHEREBY A BALL DIRECTED ONTO THE MESH MATERIAL WILL BE RETURNED IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION FROM WHICH IT APPROACHED THE FRAME, A TRANSVERS SUPPORT BAR, MEANS SUPPORTING THE BAR FROM THE FRAME AND SPACING THE BAR BEHIND THE FRAME AND MESH MATERIAL, A PLURALITY OF SIMULATED BOWLING PINS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON SAID SUPPORT BAR FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A TRANSVERSE AXIS, SAID BOWLING PINS BEING RETAINED IN UPSTANDING POSITION IN A RELEASABLE MANNER WHEREBY ENGAGEMENT OF THE PINS BY A PROJECTILE INITIALLY ENGAGING THE MESH MATERIAL WILL CAUSE THE PINS TO FALL REARWARDLY, AND MEANS FOR RETURNING THE PINS TO AN UPSTANDING POSITION FOR SUBSEQUENT ENGAGEMENT BY A PROJECTILE.
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) | 1966-09-23 | 1967-03-25 | 1967-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-23 | 1971-03-25 | 1971-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-23 | 1975-03-25 | 1975-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |