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US3578321A
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Putter-pool game device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-04-15
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1988-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A game device which is a portable package having a smooth carpeted playing surface and edges to define a pool table configuration, with pockets and bumpers, where the package unfolds to lay flat on the floor to stretch the carpet tight because of the abutment of the carrying base when the device is unfolded. Golf balls are utilized as the balls and putted with a putter to achieve the combination of putting with pool. The device is portable and can be folded to store all the balls and clubs inside between the carpeted surfaces in the folded condition. A carrying handle also serves to retain the device in the folded condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles M Skully
- 👤 Richard W Laconte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0023; A63F2007/0047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
In a game device the combination of a rectangularly-shaped playing board comprising two equal halves positioned in end-toend relation, a single piece carpet fixed to each half and covering the top surface of the board, said carpet constituting the sole means for hingedly joining the two halves together, said carpet and top surface defining a smooth playing surface including six holes through the board and carpet located so as to define a six-pocket pool table configuration, bumper edge means of great width, but relatively flat to provide resilience attached to the board providing a raised perimeter around the board, ball means to roll on the carpet and being of such diameter as to be less than one-half the diameter of the holes, club means to putt the ball means from a standing position and handle means attached to the bumper edge means substantially centrally positioned on the sides of the halves opposite their adjacent edges whereby when the covered faces of the halves are folded toward each other the handles come into alignment to facilitate carrying the combination, and the ball means and club means are pressed between the folded carpet and held thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
In a game device the combination of a rectangularly-shaped playing board comprising two equal halves positioned in end-toend relation, a single piece carpet fixed to each half and covering the top surface of the board, said carpet constituting the sole means for hingedly joining the two halves together, said carpet and top surface defining a smooth playing surface including six holes through the board and carpet located so as to define a six-pocket pool table configuration, bumper edge means of great width, but relatively flat to provide resilience attached to the board providing a raised perimeter around the board, ball means to roll on the carpet and being of such diameter as to be less than one-half the diameter of the holes, club means to putt the ball means from a standing position and handle means attached to the bumper edge means substantially centrally positioned on the sides of the halves opposite their adjacent edges whereby when the covered faces of the halves are folded toward each other the handles come into alignment to facilitate carrying the combination, and the ball means and club means are pressed between the folded carpet and held thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A game device according to claim 1 where at least one of the handle means removably interconnects from the edge opposite the abutting edge of one-half to the edge opposite the abutting edge of the other half so as to hold the board halves in folded covered face-to-face relation to facilitate transportation and storage of the ball means and club means between the folded halves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game device according to claim 1 where hook means are mounted to the bumper edge means to selectively hold the halves in face-to-face relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A game device according to claim 1 where the carpet is held in place on the board by being secured around its perimeter by the bumper edge means, and where when the halves unfold into end to end relation the ends of the halves Of the board abut and stretch the carpet smoothly and tightly over the top surface thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A game device according to claim 4 where the carpet is adhesively secured to both halves in addition to being held thereto by the bumper edge means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A game device according to claim 4 where the carpet is stapled to both halves in addition to being held thereto by the bumper edge means.
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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |