US3635476A
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Pivotable target and ball-striking means
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1969-12-08
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A simulated pitching or bowling game utilizing ball-like elements elastically tethered to a handle and a platform having pivoted L-shaped arms with ball-striking surfaces facing in opposite directions. Opposing players may face on opposite sides of the platform and attempt to knock all of the arms over by means of pitching or bowling the tethered ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey D Breslow
- 👤 Marvin I Glass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A bowling-type game apparatus comprising: A platform member having a base with a top thereon; a plurality of pairs of divergent arms interconnected at one end, said pairs of arms being arranged in series along the top and movably connected thereto for pivoting movement relative to said base about a common axis including each of said interconnected ends of said pairs of arms; each of said pairs of arms having generally opposed striking areas at the outer ends thereof; ball means for striking said striking areas and moving said arms relative to said movable connection, each of said ball means including an elongated strand element connected thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A bowling-type game apparatus comprising: A platform member having a base with a top thereon; a plurality of pairs of divergent arms interconnected at one end, said pairs of arms being arranged in series along the top and movably connected thereto for pivoting movement relative to said base about a common axis including each of said interconnected ends of said pairs of arms; each of said pairs of arms having generally opposed striking areas at the outer ends thereof; ball means for striking said striking areas and moving said arms relative to said movable connection, each of said ball means including an elongated strand element connected thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of claim 1 wherein each of said pair of arms are generally L-shaped with opposed free ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The game of claim 2 wherein said top includes spaced pairs of uprights along the length thereof with each of said pairs of arms being pivoted between a pair of said uprights.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said strand element is resilient and is attached to a handle element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
A bowling-type game apparatus comprising means defining a frame; a plurality of pairs of divergent arms supported on said frame in series and being interconnected at one end, said pairs of arms being movably connected to said frame for pivoting movement relative to said frame about a common axis including each of said interconnected ends of said pairs of arms; each of said pairs of arms having generally opposed striking areas at the outer ends thereof, ball means for striking said areas and moving said arms relative to said frame, each of said ball means including an elongated strand element connected thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
A bowling-type game apparatus comprising means defining a frame; a plurality of pairs of divergent arms supported on said frame in series and being interconnected at one end, said pairs of arms being movably connected to said frame for pivoting movement relative to said frame about a common axis including each of said interconnected ends of said pairs of arms; each of said pairs of arms having generally opposed striking areas at the outer ends thereof, ball means for striking said areas and moving said arms relative to said frame, each of said ball means including an elongated strand element connected thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The game of claim 5 wherein said strand element is resilient.
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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |