US3268912A
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Ankle protector for bowler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-06
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford H Whelan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/1266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE ANKLE BONE OF THE LEG OF A BOWLER, COMPRISING: (A) A BODY MEMBER (1) HAVING A PROTECTION SECTION (A) BLISTER-SHAPED TO FIT OVER THE ANKLE BONE OF A WEARER WHEN OPERATIVELY POSITIONED ON A LEG OF THE WEARER, AND (B) COMPOSED OF A FIRM OUTER SHIELD AND A RELATIVELY SOFT YIELDABLE INNER PAD, AND (2) TERMINATING IN A LOWER ANCHORING SECTION (A) ARRANGED TO EXTEND FROM SAID PROTECTING SECTION DOWNWARDLY ALONG A LEG OF THE WEARER, AND (B) SHAPED FOR ENDWISE INSERTION VERTICALLY DOWNWARD INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FOOT AND SHOE OF THE WEARER; AND (B) ANKLE BAND MEANS FOR REMOVABLY SECURING SAID BODY MEMBER TO THE LEG OF THE WEARER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE ANKLE BONE OF THE LEG OF A BOWLER, COMPRISING: (A) A BODY MEMBER (1) HAVING A PROTECTION SECTION (A) BLISTER-SHAPED TO FIT OVER THE ANKLE BONE OF A WEARER WHEN OPERATIVELY POSITIONED ON A LEG OF THE WEARER, AND (B) COMPOSED OF A FIRM OUTER SHIELD AND A RELATIVELY SOFT YIELDABLE INNER PAD, AND (2) TERMINATING IN A LOWER ANCHORING SECTION (A) ARRANGED TO EXTEND FROM SAID PROTECTING SECTION DOWNWARDLY ALONG A LEG OF THE WEARER, AND (B) SHAPED FOR ENDWISE INSERTION VERTICALLY DOWNWARD INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FOOT AND SHOE OF THE WEARER; AND (B) ANKLE BAND MEANS FOR REMOVABLY SECURING SAID BODY MEMBER TO THE LEG OF THE WEARER.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |