US3107094A
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Game apparatus with tethered ball movable on helical member
Assignee: Nasco American Inc
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Filing: 1961-09-06
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1981-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kfoury Georgette Selim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
BALL GAME APPARATUS COMPRISING A VERTICAL POST, A TUBULAR PART ON SAID POST, A ROD SLIDABLE TELESCOPICALLY IN SAID TUBULAR PART, SAID ROD HAVING ONE END THEREOF EXTENDING OUT OF SAID TUBULAR PART, A RESILIENT WIRE HELICAL MEMBER, A SCREW-THREADED SLEEVE ON SAID HELICAL MEMBER, A SCREW ON THE UPPER END OF SAID ROD, SAID SLEEVE AND SAID SCREW COOPERATING TO RELEASABLY SECURE SAID HELICAL MEMBER TO SAID END OF THE ROD, A RING SLIDABLE ON SAID HELICAL MEMBER, A RESILIENT BALL, A FLEXIBLE CORD INTERCONNECTING SAID BALL AND SAID RING, A REMOVABLE RUBBER STOP FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE UPPER END OF SAID HELICAL MEMBER TO LIMIT THE DISTANCE MOVED BY SAID RING ALONG THE HELICAL MEMBER, A FOOT PLATE AND MEANS MOUNTING SAID FOOT PLATE ON SAID POST.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
BALL GAME APPARATUS COMPRISING A VERTICAL POST, A TUBULAR PART ON SAID POST, A ROD SLIDABLE TELESCOPICALLY IN SAID TUBULAR PART, SAID ROD HAVING ONE END THEREOF EXTENDING OUT OF SAID TUBULAR PART, A RESILIENT WIRE HELICAL MEMBER, A SCREW-THREADED SLEEVE ON SAID HELICAL MEMBER, A SCREW ON THE UPPER END OF SAID ROD, SAID SLEEVE AND SAID SCREW COOPERATING TO RELEASABLY SECURE SAID HELICAL MEMBER TO SAID END OF THE ROD, A RING SLIDABLE ON SAID HELICAL MEMBER, A RESILIENT BALL, A FLEXIBLE CORD INTERCONNECTING SAID BALL AND SAID RING, A REMOVABLE RUBBER STOP FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE UPPER END OF SAID HELICAL MEMBER TO LIMIT THE DISTANCE MOVED BY SAID RING ALONG THE HELICAL MEMBER, A FOOT PLATE AND MEANS MOUNTING SAID FOOT PLATE ON SAID POST.
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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |