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US3705723A
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Baseball game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-29
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1991-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A baseball game suitable to simulate an actual baseball game including a bat rotatable by one of the players to hit a disclike ball pitched by another player and a pitching arm for directing the disc-like ball toward the bat. The said pitching arm is freely movable behind a pitching line to direct fast balls, slow balls and curve balls toward the rotatable bat as determined by the actions of one of the players. The game also includes a game board defining an infield and an outfield and a movable right, left and center field fence which may be positioned with respect to the infield and outfield to simulate the actual dimensions of any selected major league stadium.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Eissler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
In a baseball game the combination of A. a game board generally defining an infield area and a simulated baseball diamond including a home plate; B. an outfield fence spaced from the said game board, the outfield fence generally defining an outfield area between the fence and the game board, said outfield fence having lateral edges; C. a pitching arm separate from the game board and movable with relation to the game board, 1. said pitching arm including an elongate member having a longitudinal slot depressed therein, 2. the said pitching arm directing simulated balls toward the said home plate; D. batting means rotatable in the game board to strike the said ball, 1. said batting means removably positioning in the game board on the one side of the said plate, 2. said batting means including an upright member and a horizontal member attached to the upright member near the bottom thereof for striking the said ball, and E. outfield fence position adjusting means suitable to vary the spacing of the outfield fence from the said game board, said adjusting means being positioned so as not to interfere with the action of play in the outfield area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a baseball game the combination of A. a game board generally defining an infield area and a simulated baseball diamond including a home plate; B. an outfield fence spaced from the said game board, the outfield fence generally defining an outfield area between the fence and the game board, said outfield fence having lateral edges; C. a pitching arm separate from the game board and movable with relation to the game board, 1. said pitching arm including an elongate member having a longitudinal slot depressed therein, 2. the said pitching arm directing simulated balls toward the said home plate; D. batting means rotatable in the game board to strike the said ball, 1. said batting means removably positioning in the game board on the one side of the said plate, 2. said batting means including an upright member and a horizontal member attached to the upright member near the bottom thereof for striking the said ball, and E. outfield fence position adjusting means suitable to vary the spacing of the outfield fence from the said game board, said adjusting means being positioned so as not to interfere with the action of play in the outfield area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
the said pitching arm directing simulated balls toward the said home plate; D. batting means rotatable in the game board to strike the said ball,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
the said pitching arm directing simulated balls toward the said home plate; D. batting means rotatable in the game board to strike the said ball,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
said batting means including an upright member and a horizontal member attached to the upright member near the bottom thereof for striking the said ball, and E. outfield fence position adjusting means suitable to vary the spacing of the outfield fence from the said game board, said adjusting means being positioned so as not to interfere with the action of play in the outfield area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
said batting means including an upright member and a horizontal member attached to the upright member near the bottom thereof for striking the said ball, and E. outfield fence position adjusting means suitable to vary the spacing of the outfield fence from the said game board, said adjusting means being positioned so as not to interfere with the action of play in the outfield area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the outfield fence position adjusting means includes a pair of arcuately spaced outfield positioning cards spaced from the said game board, the outfield positioning cards removably securing the respective lateral edges of the outfield fence in any one of a number of positions spaced from the said home plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The of claim 2 wherein each outfield positioning card includes a plurality of sockets spaced at varying distances from the said home plate, the lateral edges of the said outfield fence being removably secured within any one of the said sockets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the outfield fence position adjusting means include a peg vertically slideably with respect to a lateral edge of the outfield fence, the peg being removably insertable within one of said sockets to temporarily secure the lateral edge of the fence in position above the said socket in spaced position from the home plate.
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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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |