US3344955A
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Ground support for device for storing and dispensing balls and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-04
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1986-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul W Ingham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/02; A63B47/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A PORTABLE BALL STORAGE DEVICE HAVING STORAGE MEANS WITH A BALL DISCHARGE OPENING AT ITS LOWER END AND MEANS TO CONTROL THE DISCHARGE OF BALLS FROM SAID OPENING, A PORTABLE SUPPORTING STAND FOR SAID DEVICE, SAID STAND COMPRISING A BASE PORTION PROVIDING FOR STABLE SUPPORT OF SAID DEVICE, AN UPPER PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID BASE PORTION AND HAVING MEANS AT ITS UPPER END ADAPATED FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING THE LOWER END OF SAID DEVICE TO SAID SUPPORTING STAND, RAMP MEANS COMBINED WITH SAID UPPER PORTION FOR GUIDING A BALL RELEASED FROM SAID DEVICE TO A PLACE SELECTED BY THE USER, SAID UPPER PORTION BEING SEPARABLE FROM SAID BASE PORTION, AND PIN MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID BASE PORTION AND SAID UPPER PORTION, SAID PIN MEANS BEING INSERTABLE INTO THE GROUND UPON WHICH THE STAND RESTS TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPORT OF SAID UPPER PORTION WHEN SEPARATED FROM SAID BASE PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A PORTABLE BALL STORAGE DEVICE HAVING STORAGE MEANS WITH A BALL DISCHARGE OPENING AT ITS LOWER END AND MEANS TO CONTROL THE DISCHARGE OF BALLS FROM SAID OPENING, A PORTABLE SUPPORTING STAND FOR SAID DEVICE, SAID STAND COMPRISING A BASE PORTION PROVIDING FOR STABLE SUPPORT OF SAID DEVICE, AN UPPER PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID BASE PORTION AND HAVING MEANS AT ITS UPPER END ADAPATED FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING THE LOWER END OF SAID DEVICE TO SAID SUPPORTING STAND, RAMP MEANS COMBINED WITH SAID UPPER PORTION FOR GUIDING A BALL RELEASED FROM SAID DEVICE TO A PLACE SELECTED BY THE USER, SAID UPPER PORTION BEING SEPARABLE FROM SAID BASE PORTION, AND PIN MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID BASE PORTION AND SAID UPPER PORTION, SAID PIN MEANS BEING INSERTABLE INTO THE GROUND UPON WHICH THE STAND RESTS TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPORT OF SAID UPPER PORTION WHEN SEPARATED FROM SAID BASE PORTION.
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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |