US3591180A
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Ring ball game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-25
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A game consisting of a target comprising a ring having one or more target strips releasably secured thereacross, a ball projector having a handle and a hollow head containing a ball, the ball being projected toward the target by a swinging motion of the handle to strike and disengage a target strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph I Lafon Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/20; A63B63/00; A63B24/00; A63B24/0021; A63B2024/0037; A63B2024/0046; A63B2024/005; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A ball game comprising, in combination, a target ring, a plurality of flexible generally flat target strips extending across said ring in parallel spaced relationship, spring clip means removably and oppositely secured to said ring for releasably receiving and securing the flat ends of the strips to the ring, a ball adapted to be projected towards the target ring with the object of knocking out a target strip, said clip means releasing said strip when struck with sufficient force by said ball, and a projector for the ball comprising an elongated handle and a hollow head in which the ball is adapted to be placed initially for manual propulsion therefrom toward said strips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A ball game comprising, in combination, a target ring, a plurality of flexible generally flat target strips extending across said ring in parallel spaced relationship, spring clip means removably and oppositely secured to said ring for releasably receiving and securing the flat ends of the strips to the ring, a ball adapted to be projected towards the target ring with the object of knocking out a target strip, said clip means releasing said strip when struck with sufficient force by said ball, and a projector for the ball comprising an elongated handle and a hollow head in which the ball is adapted to be placed initially for manual propulsion therefrom toward said strips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein the releasable means comprise spaced holding clip means encircling said target ring, and inwardly extending spring clip means pivotally connected to said holding clip means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the releasable means each comprise a threaded member extended through said ring, and inwardly extending spring clip means carried by said threaded member and being adapted to flex relative thereto for reception and securing of the ends of the strips.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |