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US3229976A
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Illuminated beach balls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-25
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Walter L Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B43/00; A63B43/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
AN ILLUMINATED BALL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN INFLATABLE, YIELDABLE BALL, AND AN ILLUMINATING UNIT COMPRISING A LIGHT-PERMEABLE TUBE EXTENDING DIAMETRICALLY OF SAID BALL AND HAVING AN AXIAL COMPARTMENT OPENING INTO ONE END THEREOF, A MANUALLY-OPERABLE BATTERY-ANDBULB ASSEMBLY DISPOSED IN SAID AXIAL COMPARTMENT AND INCLUDING SWITCH MEANS CLOSING SAID ONE END OF SAID TUBE, SAID TUBE COMPRISING TELESCOPED SECTIONS INCLUDING A CAP ELEMENT AT THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE, SAID TUBE HAVING
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |