US3703011A
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Aquatic game and equipment therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-07
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1990-12-07
Abstract
Abstract Aquatic game equipment is disclosed comprising a vessel having a collar of buoyant material and a plurality of holes disposed in a circumferential row in the vessel above the buoyant collar. A weight in the bottom of the vessel is provided to maintain the equipment in an upright position when placed in the water. According to a preferred form of aquatic game, a plurality of vessels according to the present invention are placed in the water and individuals kneeling or standing in the vessels attempt to force an opponent through the use of jousting sticks to tip his vessel sufficiently to cause it to ship water through the holes above the collar, thereby to sink the opponent''s vessel and win the game.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles P Goggi
- 👤 Eugene S Goggi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/007; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a tub-shaped vessel having a bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical side wall; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section region of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the periphery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a tub-shaped vessel having a bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical side wall; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section region of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the periphery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a tub-shaped vessel having a bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical side wall; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section region of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the periphery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a tub-shaped vessel having a bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical side wall; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section region of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the periphery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 1 and further including a weight disposed in the bottom of said vessel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 1 wherein said collar is provided with at least one handle for carrying said vessel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 1 and further comprising, in combination therewith, a jousting stick, said jousting stick being comprised of a handle and a head, at least the head of said jousting stick being comprised of a soft resilient material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
140 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a substantially conical-shaped vessel having a side wall and a base portion, said vessel in its operative position being disposed with the apex of the cone being down and below the base of the cone, the apex of the cone being submerged in the water and the base of the cone being open; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section range of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the peripHery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
140 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a substantially conical-shaped vessel having a side wall and a base portion, said vessel in its operative position being disposed with the apex of the cone being down and below the base of the cone, the apex of the cone being submerged in the water and the base of the cone being open; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section range of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the peripHery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 5 and further including a weight disposed in the bottom of said vessel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 5 wherein said collar is provided with at least one handle for carrying said vessel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 5 and further comprising, in combination therewith, a jousting stick, said jousting stick being comprised of a handle and a head, at least the head of said jousting stick being comprised of a soft resilient material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
117 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a vessel adapted to float with its central axis in a substantially upright position, said vessel having a side wall and a circular cross-section with respect to the central axis; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section region of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the periphery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
117 words
Aquatic game equipment comprising: a. a vessel adapted to float with its central axis in a substantially upright position, said vessel having a side wall and a circular cross-section with respect to the central axis; b. a buoyant collar to provide additional buoyancy when the vessel is tilted, said collar being disposed about the side wall of said vessel adjacent to the mid-section region of said vessel; c. said vessel further having a row of apertures disposed in the side wall about the periphery of said vessel above said collar and adjacent to said collar, said row of apertures being adapted to enable water to enter the vessel when the vessel is tilted to a predetermined angle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 9 and further including a weight disposed in the bottom of said vessel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The aquatic game equipment of claim 9 wherein said collar is provided with at least one handle for carrying said vessel.
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) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |