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US3703291A
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Basketball apparatus including a post stabilizing slot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-22
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1991-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A miniature basketball game apparatus includes a flat base centrally slotted at one edge to receive a post supported on a thin foot for insertion beneath the slotted base and in turn supporting a backboard and basket. A narrow extension of the slot receives an edge of the backboard when the device is disassembled for storage in a close-fitting box. Several sequentially numbered circles on the flat base are provided to induce competitive play.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren R Lutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0612
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
Game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having a flat base slotted centrally of one side to provide a short, wide, open slot extending further as a longer, narrow slot toward the center of said base; b. a basket assembly comprising 1. a basket; 2. a backboard; 3. a post; 4. a thin, flat, foot plate, said basket being attached to said backboard, one end of said post attached to said backboard and the other end of the post attached to the thin flat plate in such a manner that when the post is positioned vertically upright, it will snugly fit in the short wide slot with the thin flat plate fitting beneath the base, and said backboard being of a thickness and a width permitting an edge thereof to fit snugly within said longer narrow slot for ease in storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
Game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having a flat base slotted centrally of one side to provide a short, wide, open slot extending further as a longer, narrow slot toward the center of said base; b. a basket assembly comprising 1. a basket; 2. a backboard; 3. a post; 4. a thin, flat, foot plate, said basket being attached to said backboard, one end of said post attached to said backboard and the other end of the post attached to the thin flat plate in such a manner that when the post is positioned vertically upright, it will snugly fit in the short wide slot with the thin flat plate fitting beneath the base, and said backboard being of a thickness and a width permitting an edge thereof to fit snugly within said longer narrow slot for ease in storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
Game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having a flat base slotted centrally of one side to provide a short, wide, open slot extending further as a longer, narrow slot toward the center of said base; b. a basket assembly comprising
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
Game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having a flat base slotted centrally of one side to provide a short, wide, open slot extending further as a longer, narrow slot toward the center of said base; b. a basket assembly comprising
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
2 words
a basket;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
2 words
a basket;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
2 words
a backboard;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
2 words
a backboard;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said base carries a visible pattern defining a plurality of consecutively numbered playing areas.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
a thin, flat, foot plate, said basket being attached to said backboard, one end of said post attached to said backboard and the other end of the post attached to the thin flat plate in such a manner that when the post is positioned vertically upright, it will snugly fit in the short wide slot with the thin flat plate fitting beneath the base, and said backboard being of a thickness and a width permitting an edge thereof to fit snugly within said longer narrow slot for ease in storage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
90 words
a thin, flat, foot plate, said basket being attached to said backboard, one end of said post attached to said backboard and the other end of the post attached to the thin flat plate in such a manner that when the post is positioned vertically upright, it will snugly fit in the short wide slot with the thin flat plate fitting beneath the base, and said backboard being of a thickness and a width permitting an edge thereof to fit snugly within said longer narrow slot for ease in storage.
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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 |