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US3224774A
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Ball and paddle device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-08
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1983-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L Klotz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A HUMAN TORSO, A PAIR OF PADDLES MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEANS IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP AND POSITIONED TO EXTEND OUTWARDLY FROM SAID TORSO, AND A BALL SECURED BY A FLEXIBLE ELEMENT TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID PADDLES, WHEREBY SAID BALL WILL BE CAUSED TO ALTERNATELY STRIKE SAID PADDLES WHEN SAID TORSO IS RAPIDLY TURNED FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A HUMAN TORSO, A PAIR OF PADDLES MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEANS IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP AND POSITIONED TO EXTEND OUTWARDLY FROM SAID TORSO, AND A BALL SECURED BY A FLEXIBLE ELEMENT TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID PADDLES, WHEREBY SAID BALL WILL BE CAUSED TO ALTERNATELY STRIKE SAID PADDLES WHEN SAID TORSO IS RAPIDLY TURNED FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER.
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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |