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US3576325A
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Baseball game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-16
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A baseball game comprising a playing board having a simulated baseball field indicia thereon including a pitcher''s mound and an outfield and a pitching arm pivotally positioned in a slot. The pitching arm is connected to the board by flexible tape which allows both pivotal and tilting movement of the pitching arm. An elongate pitching arm actuating means extends laterally of said board and is slidable on its longitudinal axis and is pivotally secured to the board whereby a ball positioned on said pitching arm can be propelled towards home plate. Bottle caps on the board represent the fielders.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Naturale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A baseball game comprising a playing board having a simulated baseball field indicia thereon including a pitcher''s mound and an outfield, said board having a plurality of recesses in its outfield area, and a slot in its pitcher''s mound, a pitching arm positioned in said slot and mounted therein by means for allowing pivotal movement about an axis substantially perpendicular to the intended path of travel of a pitched ball, and for allowing tilting movement about an axis substantially parallel to the intended path, an elongate pitching arm actuating means extending laterally of said board and being slidable on its longitudinal axis, said pitching arm having an offset actuating section at its inner end positioned below and adapted to operably engage and lift said pitching arm, and an offset control section positioned beyond the margin of said board whereby a ball positioned on said pitching arm can be propelled towards home plate by arcuate movement of said control section to rotate said actuating means on its longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A baseball game comprising a playing board having a simulated baseball field indicia thereon including a pitcher''s mound and an outfield, said board having a plurality of recesses in its outfield area, and a slot in its pitcher''s mound, a pitching arm positioned in said slot and mounted therein by means for allowing pivotal movement about an axis substantially perpendicular to the intended path of travel of a pitched ball, and for allowing tilting movement about an axis substantially parallel to the intended path, an elongate pitching arm actuating means extending laterally of said board and being slidable on its longitudinal axis, said pitching arm having an offset actuating section at its inner end positioned below and adapted to operably engage and lift said pitching arm, and an offset control section positioned beyond the margin of said board whereby a ball positioned on said pitching arm can be propelled towards home plate by arcuate movement of said control section to rotate said actuating means on its longitudinal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A baseball game as in claim 1, where said means is: a thin flexible tape attaching said pitching arm to said board, and said pitching arm has a ball receiving recess therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A baseball game as in claim 1, where: said board has support means therefor on its bottom and upwardly extending flange means at its margins, and defensive members comprising bottle caps are provided.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A baseball game as in claim 1 where resilient means engage said actuating section and bias it towards an inoperative position, and said actuating means is movable axially to engage different portions of said pitching arm to vary the ball propelling action.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A baseball game as in claim 4, where: means engage and journal said actuating means which comprises a stiff metal wire, and said actuating section comprises an eye formed in said metal wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A baseball game as in claim 4, where: said resilient means comprises a rubber band secured to the bottom of said board, and bottom support means are attached to said board to provide working space for said actuating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A baseball game as in claim 5 where said resilient means comprises a rubber band extending through said eye under tension to retain it resiliently in inoperative position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
A baseball game as in claim 2 where said pitching arm is made from wood or other lightweight material, and a small metal member is attached operatively to such arm adjacent the corners of the free end of such arm, said arm being free to tilt laterally in said slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A baseball game as in claim 2 where said pitching arm is mAde from metal.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |