US3698715A
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Collapsible hockey goal
Assignee: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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Filing: 1970-03-26
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1990-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible hockey goal structure having net supports and a cross-bar which are foldable into and out of an erect position. The crossbar and net supports are each comprised of two rigid components each of which are hinged to each other and to the adjacent goal posts. When erect the various hinged components are locked into a rigid relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley Albert Charle Browning
- 👤 Glen Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/004; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
293 words
A collapsible hockey goal comprising a pair of inverted Lshaped members having their free horizontal ends hingedly joined for movement from a collapsed position in which the plane of the vertical and horizontal portions of one member lies adjacent and parallel the plane of the other member to an erected position in which the vertical and horizontal portions of both members lie in the same plane so as to form a substantially inverted U-shaped structure; a pair of top similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each rear member having one end rotatably joined to a respective horizontal portion adjacent the hinge and the other end pivotally joined to a respective upper end of the vertical portion of the inverted L-shaped member lying adjacent the horizontal portion; a pair of lower similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each lower rear member having one end pivotally joined adjacent to the respective lower end of one of the vertical portions of an inverted L-shaped member with the other end of one lower rear member hingedly joined to the other end of the respective other lower rear member; a net having substantially its entire periphery joined to the inverted Lshaped members and the lower rear members; and releaseable locking means associated with the pivotal connections of said top and bottom rear members for locking said top and bottom rear members in respective parallel planes substantially perpendicular to the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure and for releasing said top and bottom rear members for respective downward and upward folding into substantially the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure whereby the inverted U-shaped structure can then be folded on the hinge of the horizontal portions as well as the hinge connecting the lower rear members for additional compactness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
293 words
A collapsible hockey goal comprising a pair of inverted Lshaped members having their free horizontal ends hingedly joined for movement from a collapsed position in which the plane of the vertical and horizontal portions of one member lies adjacent and parallel the plane of the other member to an erected position in which the vertical and horizontal portions of both members lie in the same plane so as to form a substantially inverted U-shaped structure; a pair of top similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each rear member having one end rotatably joined to a respective horizontal portion adjacent the hinge and the other end pivotally joined to a respective upper end of the vertical portion of the inverted L-shaped member lying adjacent the horizontal portion; a pair of lower similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each lower rear member having one end pivotally joined adjacent to the respective lower end of one of the vertical portions of an inverted L-shaped member with the other end of one lower rear member hingedly joined to the other end of the respective other lower rear member; a net having substantially its entire periphery joined to the inverted Lshaped members and the lower rear members; and releaseable locking means associated with the pivotal connections of said top and bottom rear members for locking said top and bottom rear members in respective parallel planes substantially perpendicular to the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure and for releasing said top and bottom rear members for respective downward and upward folding into substantially the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure whereby the inverted U-shaped structure can then be folded on the hinge of the horizontal portions as well as the hinge connecting the lower rear members for additional compactness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
269 words
A collapsible frame for a hockey goal comprising a pair of inverted L-shaped members having their free horizontal ends hingedly joined for movement from a collapsed position in which the plane of the vertical and horizontal poRtions of one member lies adjacent and parallel the plane of the other member to an erected position in which the vertical and horizontal portions of both members lie in the same plane so as to form a substantially inverted U-shaped structure; a pair of top similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each rear member having one end rotatably joined to a respective horizontal portion adjacent the hinge and the other end pivotally joined to a respective inverted L-shaped member adjacent the angle thereof; a pair of lower similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each lower rear member having one end pivotally joined adjacent to the respective lower end of one of the vertical portions of an inverted L-shaped member with the other end of one lower rear member hingedly joined to the other end of the respective other lower rear member; and releasable locking means associated with the pivotal connections of said top and bottom rear members for locking said top and bottom rear members in respective parallel planes substantially perpendicular to the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure and for releasing said top and bottom rear members for respective downward and upward folding into substantially the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure whereby the inverted U-shaped structure can then be folded on the hinge of the horizontal portions as well as the hinge connecting the lower rear members for additional compactness.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
269 words
A collapsible frame for a hockey goal comprising a pair of inverted L-shaped members having their free horizontal ends hingedly joined for movement from a collapsed position in which the plane of the vertical and horizontal poRtions of one member lies adjacent and parallel the plane of the other member to an erected position in which the vertical and horizontal portions of both members lie in the same plane so as to form a substantially inverted U-shaped structure; a pair of top similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each rear member having one end rotatably joined to a respective horizontal portion adjacent the hinge and the other end pivotally joined to a respective inverted L-shaped member adjacent the angle thereof; a pair of lower similarly shaped substantially arcuate rear members, each lower rear member having one end pivotally joined adjacent to the respective lower end of one of the vertical portions of an inverted L-shaped member with the other end of one lower rear member hingedly joined to the other end of the respective other lower rear member; and releasable locking means associated with the pivotal connections of said top and bottom rear members for locking said top and bottom rear members in respective parallel planes substantially perpendicular to the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure and for releasing said top and bottom rear members for respective downward and upward folding into substantially the plane of said inverted U-shaped structure whereby the inverted U-shaped structure can then be folded on the hinge of the horizontal portions as well as the hinge connecting the lower rear members for additional compactness.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |