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US3627322A
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Protective helmet for table soccer game figures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-31
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1989-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A protective helmet for the head portion of table soccer game player figures, which is firmly resiliently attached to the head of the game figure by loose pivotal connections about the ear portions thereof such that the helmet has natural and free mobile movement relative to the player figure as the figure is pivoted back and forth during play to make the figure appear more active and animated.
Inventors
- 👤 Xaver Leonhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0672; A63F7/0676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
In combination with a table soccer game figure in the Form of a human figure and of the type having a head portion with ear portions protruding from opposite sides thereof, a protective helmet having a crown portion adapted to loosely fit over and substantially enclose the game figure head portion, said crown portion having opposite sidewall portions adapted to fit in close spaced relation with the head portion in the area of the ear portions, said opposite sidewall portions having recesses formed therein substantially larger than the ear portions and adapted to register with and firmly confine the game figure ear portions laterally therebetween and loosely confine the ear portions therein in the plain of the sidewall portions, said ear portions and recesses forming a pivot connection between said head portion and protective helmet, said crown portion having a radius greater than the radius of said game figure head portion about an axis transverse of said opposite sidewall portions, and said recesses positioned on the transverse axis, whereby the protective helmet is adapted to freely pivot back and forth on said head portion about the ear portions on movement of said game figure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
In combination with a table soccer game figure in the Form of a human figure and of the type having a head portion with ear portions protruding from opposite sides thereof, a protective helmet having a crown portion adapted to loosely fit over and substantially enclose the game figure head portion, said crown portion having opposite sidewall portions adapted to fit in close spaced relation with the head portion in the area of the ear portions, said opposite sidewall portions having recesses formed therein substantially larger than the ear portions and adapted to register with and firmly confine the game figure ear portions laterally therebetween and loosely confine the ear portions therein in the plain of the sidewall portions, said ear portions and recesses forming a pivot connection between said head portion and protective helmet, said crown portion having a radius greater than the radius of said game figure head portion about an axis transverse of said opposite sidewall portions, and said recesses positioned on the transverse axis, whereby the protective helmet is adapted to freely pivot back and forth on said head portion about the ear portions on movement of said game figure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said recesses comprise apertures through said opposite sidewall portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 including emblem members of relatively thin material connected on each of said opposite sidewall portions, and said emblem members positioned on the outside of said sidewall portions to cover said apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said crown and opposite sidewall portions are molded of resilient plastic material, and said opposite sidewall portions are resiliently deformed to engage the ear portions in said recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as set forth in claim 4 in which said recesses have a depth constituting substantially the entire wall thickness of said opposite sidewall portions.
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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |