US3716229A
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Recreational apparatus
Assignee: GLOBAL GUARANTY DISTRIBUTION SA
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Filing: 1970-03-26
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1990-03-26
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a recreational apparatus comprising a resilient ball and foot supports connected to the ball on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the ball, such that in use a person disposed on the foot supports is capable to bounce above a floor surface. The foot supports are for example provided by a single rigid annular platform encircling the resilient ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Der Cleyen R Van
- 👤 W Ribbens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B5/00; A63B5/16; A63B5/166; C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/71; C04B35/78; C04B35/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
Recreational apparatus consisting of only a resiliently deformable ball of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and to ounce with a person supported thereon, substantially rigid, relatively thin and generally planar foot supports of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and being immovably connected directly to the outer peripheral surface of said ball and disposed on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the ball intermediate the top and bottom of the ball with a substantial part of the ball unencumbered and exposed above and below the foot supports, the part above said supports being accessible for direct gripping contact by the feet of the person on said supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
Recreational apparatus consisting of only a resiliently deformable ball of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and to ounce with a person supported thereon, substantially rigid, relatively thin and generally planar foot supports of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and being immovably connected directly to the outer peripheral surface of said ball and disposed on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the ball intermediate the top and bottom of the ball with a substantial part of the ball unencumbered and exposed above and below the foot supports, the part above said supports being accessible for direct gripping contact by the feet of the person on said supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
Recreational apparatus consisting of only a resiliently deformable ball of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and to ounce with a person supported thereon, substantially rigid, relatively thin and generally planar foot supports of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and being immovably connected directly to the outer peripheral surface of said ball and disposed on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the ball intermediate the top and bottom of the ball with a substantial part of the ball unencumbered and exposed above and below the foot supports, the part above said supports being accessible for direct gripping contact by the feet of the person on said supports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
Recreational apparatus consisting of only a resiliently deformable ball of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and to ounce with a person supported thereon, substantially rigid, relatively thin and generally planar foot supports of sufficient strength to support the weight of a person and being immovably connected directly to the outer peripheral surface of said ball and disposed on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the ball intermediate the top and bottom of the ball with a substantial part of the ball unencumbered and exposed above and below the foot supports, the part above said supports being accessible for direct gripping contact by the feet of the person on said supports.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the foot supports are separate from but securely attached to the resilient ball.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the foot supports are provided by a single rigid annular platform encircling the resilient ball.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein the outer periphery of the platform is circular in shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the foot supports are welded to the resilient ball.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein the annular platform is attached to the resilient ball solely by frictional engagement therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in cLaim 3 wherein the annular platform is formed of an injection molded plastics material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for holding a user''s feet upon the foot supports.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the resilient ball comprises a hollow inflatable ball.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
Recreational apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including foot clasps carried by said apparatus and engageable with part of the upper portion of a user''s feet when using the apparatus.
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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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |