US3671040A
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Surface rebounding apparatus including ball, racket, and rebound surface
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1970-12-03
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A competitive action game of the type wherein a reboundable ball is launched toward, and returned by, opposing participants with the aid of a racquet-like instrument, characterized by the provision of an intermediate rebounding surface which the ball must strike in its path of flight towards an opposing player, the rebounding surface including opposed inwardly and upwardly directed portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Burton C Meyer
- 👤 Robert S Mckay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/20; A63B67/00; A63B67/002; A63B69/00; A63B69/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A game apparatus comprising: a reboundable missile-like playing piece, a plurality of playing piece receiving and launching implements, and playing piece rebounding means including two rebounding surfaces which generally extend toward each other in intersecting planes and face in opposition to each other, with each rebounding surface including a base portion which extends obtusely relative to the remainder of the rebounding surface, whereby players disposed on opposed sides of said rebounding means may direct the playing piece towards the opposing player by launching the playing piece toward said rebounding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A game apparatus comprising: a reboundable missile-like playing piece, a plurality of playing piece receiving and launching implements, and playing piece rebounding means including two rebounding surfaces which generally extend toward each other in intersecting planes and face in opposition to each other, with each rebounding surface including a base portion which extends obtusely relative to the remainder of the rebounding surface, whereby players disposed on opposed sides of said rebounding means may direct the playing piece towards the opposing player by launching the playing piece toward said rebounding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of the supporting surfaces includes bracket members at the end thereof opposite the base portion, with the brackets of the two rebounding surfaces being disposed in alignment with each other when the rebounding surfaces are disposed adjacent to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The game apparatus of claim 2 wherein the bracket members are laterally offset relative to each other with respect to the lateral extent of the rebounding surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The game apparatus of claim 3 wherein the bracket members include openings therethrough and wherein a rod member is provided for insertion through the openings in the bracket members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The game apparatus of claim 4 wherein each of the rebounding surfaces has fastening members on at least one lateral end thereof and wherein a bracing member is provided having fastening portions complementary to said fastening members.
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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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |