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Game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-20
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Granted: 1963-12-17
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Expires: 1981-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miller Abe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/40; A63B57/30; A63B57/357
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A GAME APPARATUS ADAPTABLE FOR USE AS A CUP TO RECEIVE A GOLF BALL AS SAID BALL IS PUTTED ON A PLAYING SURFACE COMPRISING A PORTABLE BODY MEMBER HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM SURFACE WHEREBY SAID BODY MEMBER IS SUPPORTED ON SAID PLAYING SURFACE, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A CUP CAVITY FORMED SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE CENTER THEREOF AND A CUP OPENING IN THE TOP SURFACE THEREOF COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CUP CAVITY, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST TWO BALL OPENINGS THEREIN ADJACENT SAID BOTTOM SURFACE EACH ADAPTABLE TO RECEIVE A GOLF BALL AND SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A BALL PASSAGE FORMED THEREIN INDIVIDUALLY COMMUNICATING EACH OF SAID BALL OPENINGS WITH SAID CUP CAVITY; AND A REMOVABLE CUP MEMBER INSERTABLE IN SAID CUP CAVITY, SAID CUP MEMBER HAVING A BOTTOM, SIDES AND A TOP, SAID CUP MEMBER HAVING A BALL OPENING FORMED IN ONE AREA OF SAID SIDES ADAPTABLE TO ALIGN WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID INTERNAL GROOVES OF SAID BODY MEMBER WHEREBY SAID CUP MEMBER RECEIVES ONLY GOLF BALLS ENTERING SAID GROOVE ALIGNED WITH SAID BALL OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A GAME APPARATUS ADAPTABLE FOR USE AS A CUP TO RECEIVE A GOLF BALL AS SAID BALL IS PUTTED ON A PLAYING SURFACE COMPRISING A PORTABLE BODY MEMBER HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM SURFACE WHEREBY SAID BODY MEMBER IS SUPPORTED ON SAID PLAYING SURFACE, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A CUP CAVITY FORMED SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE CENTER THEREOF AND A CUP OPENING IN THE TOP SURFACE THEREOF COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CUP CAVITY, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST TWO BALL OPENINGS THEREIN ADJACENT SAID BOTTOM SURFACE EACH ADAPTABLE TO RECEIVE A GOLF BALL AND SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A BALL PASSAGE FORMED THEREIN INDIVIDUALLY COMMUNICATING EACH OF SAID BALL OPENINGS WITH SAID CUP CAVITY; AND A REMOVABLE CUP MEMBER INSERTABLE IN SAID CUP CAVITY, SAID CUP MEMBER HAVING A BOTTOM, SIDES AND A TOP, SAID CUP MEMBER HAVING A BALL OPENING FORMED IN ONE AREA OF SAID SIDES ADAPTABLE TO ALIGN WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID INTERNAL GROOVES OF SAID BODY MEMBER WHEREBY SAID CUP MEMBER RECEIVES ONLY GOLF BALLS ENTERING SAID GROOVE ALIGNED WITH SAID BALL OPENING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1736447A
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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) | 1966-12-16 | 1967-06-17 | 1967-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-16 | 1971-06-17 | 1971-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-16 | 1975-06-17 | 1975-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |