US3761089A
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Ricochetting basketball apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-21
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-07-21
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a game designed to use relatively small objects in a manner requiring direct action on the part of a participant or player challenging to finger dexterity, hand and eye coordination, and three-dimensional vision. A small, open-top box adapted to be disposed on a table, and the like, is provided with two upwardly facing surfaces placed at a predetermined angle to each other, as approximately 65*, so that a small ball will be directed into a small basket also in the box near the surfaces when dropped from a selected height onto the surface closer to the basket. A ball return is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 G Slane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0612; A63F7/22; A63F7/24; A63F7/2409; A63F7/249; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
In combination, a game of skill comprising first and second surface means and a ball receiving means, the first surface means being disposed relative to the second surface means to deflect a ball directed downwardly in a vertical path toward the surface of the first surface means off the first surface means toward the second surface means, and the second surface means being disposed relative to the ball receiving means to deflect the ball from the second surface means in an upwardly directed arcuate path toward the ball receiving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
In combination, a game of skill comprising first and second surface means and a ball receiving means, the first surface means being disposed relative to the second surface means to deflect a ball directed downwardly in a vertical path toward the surface of the first surface means off the first surface means toward the second surface means, and the second surface means being disposed relative to the ball receiving means to deflect the ball from the second surface means in an upwardly directed arcuate path toward the ball receiving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game of skill of claim 1 wherein the first and second surface means are angularly disposed relative to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The game of skill of claim 2 in which said first surface means is of vertical height permitting deflection over the top thereof and to said receiving means of a ball deflected by the second surface means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of skill of claim 3 in which said ball receiving means comprises a miniature basketball game basket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The game of skill of claim 4 in which said two surfaces are disposed at an angle relative to each other of substantially 65* .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
The game of skill of claim 1 in which said first surface means includes a defined target for a ball dropped from a predetermined height area, said target being correlated with said second surface means and said receiving means to direct a dropped ball striking said target to said other surface and thence over said one surface and into the receiving means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The game of skill of claim 1 and including ball return means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The game of skill of claim 1 comprising an open box-like structure, said first and second surface means and said receiving means being mounted in said box.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The game of skill of claim 8 in which said first and second surface means include two plates angularly disposed relative to each other and having flat generally opposed surfaces, said plates being mounted to the box.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The game of skill of claim 9 in which said receiving means comprises a small basketball game basket, said basket being mounted to the box, the first surface means being disposed between the second surface means and the basket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The game of skill of claim 10 wherein the basket has a rim disposed generally horizontally, so that for the ball to move in its arcuate path from said second angularly disposed plate through the rim of the basket, the ball must move downwardly therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The game of skill of claim 10 wherein the angularly disposed plates are disposed at an acute angle relative to each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The game of skill of claim 10 wherein the angularly disposed plates and basket are below the top edges of the sides and end of the box.
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |