US3105683A
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Practice device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-10
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1982-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hershel E Kimbrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/40; A63B2069/401; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A BASKETBALL PRACTICE DEVICE COMPRISING A CASING MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SAID CASING FROM A COMVENTIONAL BASKETBALL RING, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING, A DRIVE SHAFT DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR, A SHAFT ROTATABLE IN SAID CASING CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING ARMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE IN SAID CASING, SAID CASING HAVING SLOTS THEREIN THROUGH WHICH SAID ARMS EXTEND, AND A CAM IN SAID CASING ROTATED BY SAID SHAFT IN SAID CASING TO IMPART SEQUENTIAL VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO SAID ARMS TO EJECT A BALL DROPPED THROUGH THE RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A BASKETBALL PRACTICE DEVICE COMPRISING A CASING MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SAID CASING FROM A COMVENTIONAL BASKETBALL RING, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CASING, A DRIVE SHAFT DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR, A SHAFT ROTATABLE IN SAID CASING CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING ARMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE IN SAID CASING, SAID CASING HAVING SLOTS THEREIN THROUGH WHICH SAID ARMS EXTEND, AND A CAM IN SAID CASING ROTATED BY SAID SHAFT IN SAID CASING TO IMPART SEQUENTIAL VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO SAID ARMS TO EJECT A BALL DROPPED THROUGH THE RING.
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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |