US3703285A
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Pitcher's mound with toe block and reinforcing ribs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-29
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1991-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A portable pitching mound having a removable toe block and reinforcing ribs. A base is integrally joined to an upward sloping mound having a removable toe block secured at its top. The removable toe block is secured within the mound by a tongue and groove arrangement. The removable toe block is made from rubber having a heel supporting portion and a toe supporting portion. Various reinforcing ribs are integrally attached to the hollow bottom interior of the mound supporting the removable toe block. A non-skid pad is attached to the bottom of the pitcher''s mound.
Inventors
- 👤 James T Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0002; A63B69/0013; A63C; A63C19/00; A63C19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A portable pitcher''s mound comprising: a flat base having a bottom surface; an upward sloping hollow mound having an upper extremity and an outer extremity, said outer extremity surrounding said mound and being integral with said base, said upper extremity having a rectangular shaped depression with a groove formed in front of said depression; a removable toe block having a heel supporting portion and a toe supporting portion integrally joined together, said toe portion having a leading edge with a tongue formed thereon, said tongue fitting within said groove; and, reinforcing ribs integrally joined to said mound and extending down flush with said bottom surface of said base and being positioned to support said block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A portable pitcher''s mound comprising: a flat base having a bottom surface; an upward sloping hollow mound having an upper extremity and an outer extremity, said outer extremity surrounding said mound and being integral with said base, said upper extremity having a rectangular shaped depression with a groove formed in front of said depression; a removable toe block having a heel supporting portion and a toe supporting portion integrally joined together, said toe portion having a leading edge with a tongue formed thereon, said tongue fitting within said groove; and, reinforcing ribs integrally joined to said mound and extending down flush with said bottom surface of said base and being positioned to support said block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A portable pitcher''s mound comprising: a flat base having a bottom surface; an upward sloping hollow mound having an upper extremity and an outer extremity, said outer extremity surrounding said mound and being integral with said base, said upper extremity having a rectangular shaped depression with a groove formed in front of said depression; a removable toe block having a heel supporting portion and a toe supporting portion integrally joined together, said toe portion having a leading edge with a tongue formed thereon, said tongue fitting within said groove; and, reinforcing ribs integrally joined to said mound and extending down flush with said bottom surface of said base and being positioned to support said block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A portable pitcher''s mound comprising: a flat base having a bottom surface; an upward sloping hollow mound having an upper extremity and an outer extremity, said outer extremity surrounding said mound and being integral with said base, said upper extremity having a rectangular shaped depression with a groove formed in front of said depression; a removable toe block having a heel supporting portion and a toe supporting portion integrally joined together, said toe portion having a leading edge with a tongue formed thereon, said tongue fitting within said groove; and, reinforcing ribs integrally joined to said mound and extending down flush with said bottom surface of said base and being positioned to support said block.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mound of claim 1 wherein: said heel supporting portion has a flange projecting rearward of said block resting atop said upper extremity, said heel supporting portion is positioned higher than said toe supporting portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The mound of claim 2 wherein: said mound has a front portion and a back portion, said front portion slopes upward with respect to said base at an angle less than said back portion slopes with respect to said base; and, said block has a width with said tongue extending completely across said width.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The mound of claim 3 additionally comprising: a non-skid pad mounted on said bottom surface of said base.
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) | 1975-11-21 | 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 |