US3233902A
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Football training aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Albinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/34; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A FOOTBALL TRAINING AID FOR SIMULATING A FUMBLE AND ADAPTED FOR USE WITH TACKLING EQUIPMENT HAVING A MOVABLE PART THAT IS OPERATED BY A TACKLING PLAYER, COMPRISING MEANS FOR HOLDING A FOOTBALL AND FOR RELEASING SAID FOOTBALL THEREFROM, MEANS FOR LINKING SAID HOLDING AND RELEASING MEANS TO SAID TACKLING EQUIPMENT AND RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED MOVEMENT THEREOF FOR INITIATING THE RELEASE OF SAID FOOTBALL FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID HOLDING AND RELEASING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR IMPELLING SAID FOOTBALL FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID LINKING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO INITIATE THE IMPELLING OF SAID FOOTBALL RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID TACKLING EQUIPMENT AND BEING ADJUSTABLE TO BE RESPONSIVE TO DIFFERENT MOVEMENTS OF SAID TACKLING EQUIPMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A FOOTBALL TRAINING AID FOR SIMULATING A FUMBLE AND ADAPTED FOR USE WITH TACKLING EQUIPMENT HAVING A MOVABLE PART THAT IS OPERATED BY A TACKLING PLAYER, COMPRISING MEANS FOR HOLDING A FOOTBALL AND FOR RELEASING SAID FOOTBALL THEREFROM, MEANS FOR LINKING SAID HOLDING AND RELEASING MEANS TO SAID TACKLING EQUIPMENT AND RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED MOVEMENT THEREOF FOR INITIATING THE RELEASE OF SAID FOOTBALL FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID HOLDING AND RELEASING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR IMPELLING SAID FOOTBALL FROM SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID LINKING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO INITIATE THE IMPELLING OF SAID FOOTBALL RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID TACKLING EQUIPMENT AND BEING ADJUSTABLE TO BE RESPONSIVE TO DIFFERENT MOVEMENTS OF SAID TACKLING EQUIPMENT.
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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |