US3724121A
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Bandalore
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-22
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-11-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention consists of a ball made in two parts in which is secured a spindle held in place by a rubber band at each end thereof. The outer end of each rubber band is secured by a hook to the inside wall of the aforesaid ball. A string is wrapped around the longitudinal center of the aforesaid spindle and extends upward through an opening in the aforesaid ball. When the spindle in the ball rotates and winds up, the rubber bands will cause the invention to ride up and down on the string which is held in the hand.
Inventors
- 👤 V Atkins
- 👤 L Atkins
- 👤 J Atkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H1/00; A63H1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A bandalore of the character described, comprising a hollow ball, a spindle and two rubber bands within said ball, one rubber band secured to and extending from one end of said spindle, the other rubber band secured to said spindle and extending from the other end thereof, means securing the free ends of said rubber bands to opposite sides of said hollow rubber ball, a string having one end secured to said spindle, the string being wound around said spindle and extending through an opening in said hollow ball and a handle secured to the free end of said string.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A bandalore of the character described, comprising a hollow ball, a spindle and two rubber bands within said ball, one rubber band secured to and extending from one end of said spindle, the other rubber band secured to said spindle and extending from the other end thereof, means securing the free ends of said rubber bands to opposite sides of said hollow rubber ball, a string having one end secured to said spindle, the string being wound around said spindle and extending through an opening in said hollow ball and a handle secured to the free end of said string.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the ball has two halves, the peripheral edge of one half of the said ball is adapted to fit under the peripheral edge of the other half of the said ball when the said invention is assembled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein the said spindle has a configuration of two cones having integrally formed apexes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein each half of the said ball is provided with a hook on which is hooked one of the two said rubber bands when this said invention is assembled.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |