US3704887A
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Guide for aiming a cue ball at an object ball
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-15
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1990-06-15
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a pool and billiard table cover for use in playing and teaching pool and billiards comprising, a table cover constructed of appropriate material, the cover being provided with ''''spots'''' and ''''rings'''' as best shown in the drawings to assist a player and student in aiming. Each ring concentrically surrounds a spot and is twice the diameter of a standard pool ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Dudley Thorton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D15/00; A63D15/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In a spot top pool table having a rectangular playing surface, a raised rail circumscribing said playing surface, and a pocket at each corner of said surface, the improvement comprising: a plurality of spots portrayed on said surface, each spot concentrically surrounded by a ring having a diameter twice that of a standard pool ball, each spot and its concentric ring being spaced from each other spot and ring, and each spot and ring being of a character to be easily discernible to the unaided human eye whereby a selected ring may be used to assist in aiming a cue ball at an object ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In a spot top pool table having a rectangular playing surface, a raised rail circumscribing said playing surface, and a pocket at each corner of said surface, the improvement comprising: a plurality of spots portrayed on said surface, each spot concentrically surrounded by a ring having a diameter twice that of a standard pool ball, each spot and its concentric ring being spaced from each other spot and ring, and each spot and ring being of a character to be easily discernible to the unaided human eye whereby a selected ring may be used to assist in aiming a cue ball at an object ball.
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) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |