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Two-piece football dummy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-18
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1990-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece football dummy for physical contact training comprising a padded cylindrical, stand-up portion with a second portion attached thereto by vertically adjustable means. The second portion is also generally cylindrical with smaller diameter end portions extending transversely of the stand-up portion to represent the head and shoulders of an opposing player at a predetermined height.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold W Kopp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A football contact training device comprising, in combination: a. an elongated, stand-up type, first dummy; b. a second dummy, significantly smaller than the first, having a pair of arms extending in opposite directions from a central portion; and c. means including a plurality of vertically spaced openings in said first dummy for receiving a bar extending rigidly from said second dummy for mounting said second dummy upon said first dummy in a plurality of vertical positions with said arms extending transversely of the axis of said first dummy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A football contact training device comprising, in combination: a. an elongated, stand-up type, first dummy; b. a second dummy, significantly smaller than the first, having a pair of arms extending in opposite directions from a central portion; and c. means including a plurality of vertically spaced openings in said first dummy for receiving a bar extending rigidly from said second dummy for mounting said second dummy upon said first dummy in a plurality of vertical positions with said arms extending transversely of the axis of said first dummy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said first dummy is substantially cylindrical and said openings extend radially thereinto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention according to claim 2 wherein said bar is rectangular in cross section and said openings include rigid, hollow inserts into which said bar is axially slidable, thereby preVenting rotation of said second dummy relative to the first.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein said bar and said inserts include cooperable detent means for releasably securing said second dummy to the first.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention according to claim 3 and further including a rigid element extending axially through said first dummy, and means rigidly connecting the inner extremities of said inserts to said element.
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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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |