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US3301556A
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Ball-holding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-17
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1984-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Roy M Hamilton
- 👤 Ed E Galberth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0079; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024; A63B71/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A DEVICE FOR HOLDING A BALL IN POSITION FOR A BATSMAN TO STRIKE AT, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A GROUND-SUPPORTED CROSS-BAR, (B) CLIP MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID CROSSBAR FOR SEPARABLY ENGAGING A CORD WITH ONE END CONNECTED TO THE BALL TO HOLD SUCH BALL SUSPENDED, THE OTHER END OF THE CORD BEING TETHERED TO THE GROUND, AND (C) A FORWARDLY EXTENDING DOWEL AT EACH END OF THE CROSSBAR AND OVER ONE OF WHICH, DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE BATSMAN IS RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED, THE CORD BETWEEN ITS TETHER AND SAID CLIP IS TRAINED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
A DEVICE FOR HOLDING A BALL IN POSITION FOR A BATSMAN TO STRIKE AT, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A GROUND-SUPPORTED CROSS-BAR, (B) CLIP MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID CROSSBAR FOR SEPARABLY ENGAGING A CORD WITH ONE END CONNECTED TO THE BALL TO HOLD SUCH BALL SUSPENDED, THE OTHER END OF THE CORD BEING TETHERED TO THE GROUND, AND (C) A FORWARDLY EXTENDING DOWEL AT EACH END OF THE CROSSBAR AND OVER ONE OF WHICH, DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE BATSMAN IS RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED, THE CORD BETWEEN ITS TETHER AND SAID CLIP IS TRAINED.
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |