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US3229979A
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Hand attached bat with projectile tethered thereto by a strand of adjustable length
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-30
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Sevil E Smoak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
AN APPARATUS OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING A PLATE, SAID PLATE PROVIDED WITH A HOLE FORMED THEREIN, PAIRS OF GROOVES FORMED ON THE OPPOSED EDGES OF THE PLATE, AN ELASTIC STRAND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLE, ONE END OF SAID STRAND SECURED TO A BOUNCEABLE MEMBER, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID STRAND ADAPTED TO BE LOOPED AROUND ONE PAIR OF GROOVES, OTHER PORTIONS OF THE STRAND ADJACENT SAID OPPOSITE END ADAPTED TO BE LOOPED AROUND THE PAIRS OF GROOVES ON THE OPPOSITE EDGE OF THE PLATE WHEN IT IS DESIRED TO SHORTEN THE STRAND, AND A COMBINED HANDLE AND STRAND RETAINING MEMBER, SAID COMBINED MEMBER HAVING OPPOSED LOOP LIKE PORTIONS ADAPTED TO FIT INTO THE PAIRS OF GROOVES ON OPPOSED EDGES OF THE PLATE BOTH TO HOLD SAID COMBINED HANDLE AND STRAND RETAINING MEMBER TO SAID PLATE AND TO COVER AND RETAIN SAID STRAND LOOPS IN SAID PAIRS OF GROOVES.
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 |