US3582078A
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Hoop ball target with attached deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-25
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A hoop ball game has a main ring for passing a ball therethrough. The ring is suspended in an elevated, horizontal position between two posts by supporting lines. A deflector carried by the ring deflects the ball after passing through the ring. The deflector may be a U-shaped member depending from the ring in a diametral plane of the ring, or the deflector may be another ring of smaller diameter joined by detachable rods to the main ring. The main ring and deflector may be made of inflatable tubing, flexible rubber or plastic, wood or metal.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Katras
- 👤 Domenick J Risi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B67/00; A63B67/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
Apparatus for a ball game, comprising a hoop assembly including a main ring; a pair of posts mountable in axially vertical spaced positions; means supporting said ring in a horizontal elevated position, said means including lines connectable between the posts and the hoop assembly to support the ring in said horizontal elevated position between the posts for passing said ball through the ring; and a deflector secured to the ring therebeneath and so arranged as to deflect the ball after it passes through the ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
Apparatus for a ball game, comprising a hoop assembly including a main ring; a pair of posts mountable in axially vertical spaced positions; means supporting said ring in a horizontal elevated position, said means including lines connectable between the posts and the hoop assembly to support the ring in said horizontal elevated position between the posts for passing said ball through the ring; and a deflector secured to the ring therebeneath and so arranged as to deflect the ball after it passes through the ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said deflector is made of flexible material so that the deflector flexes on impact to deflect the ball in random, unpredictable directions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said deflector comprises another ring smaller in internal diameter than that of the main ring so that the ball strikes the smaller ring after passing through the main ring; and rods connecting the two rings, said rods being spaced apart circumferentially of the rings, the length of said rods being not less that the diameter of said ball so that the ball can pass laterally between the rings after deflection by the smaller ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein the rods are quickly detachable from the ring for taking apart said assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein one of said rings is made of flexible material for deflecting the ball on impact thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, further comprising clamp and brace means engageable with said posts for mounting the same on the rim of a pool containing water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein said clamp and bracket means are two separate laterally adjustable and spaceable members, said clamp means comprising a channel-shaped member for engaging on the rim of the pool, said bracket means comprising an L-shaped bracket member for abutting the rim and inside of the pool, said channel shaped member and said L-shaped bracket member carrying cooperating semicylindrical members for engaging the lower end of a post therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said ring and deflector are made of inflatable tubing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said deflector is a U-shaped member extending downwardly from the ring in a diametral plane thereof to intercept the ball after it passes through the ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9, wherein the ring and deflector are made of inflatable tubing, opposite ends of the U-shaped deflector being joined to diametrically opposite points of the ring, the interior of the deflector communicating with the interior of the ring so that the ring and deflector can be inflated simultaneously.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |