US3762706A
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Football kicking tee
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-29
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A football kicking tee comprising a lever arm pivotally mounted to a support base and adapted to retain a football in placekicking orientation, and adjustable release means associated with the lever arm to flip it away from the ball subsequent to impact of a kicker''s foot with the ball.
Inventors
- 👤 M Cavett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0075; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0066; A63B2243/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A tee device for holding a football in a desired orientation, said device comprising a stationary framework adapted to rest upon a playing surface, an elongated lever arm pivotally mounted at one end thereof to said frame work for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis, the opposite end of said lever arm being adapted to engage the top portion of a football in a desired kicking orientation, said lever arm being in a first angular position relative to said framework when retaining the football in said desired orientation, first biasing means associated with said framework for influencing the opposite end of said lever arm downwardly into engagement with the football, and second biasing means associated with said framework for influencing the opposite end of said lever arm upwardly away from the football in response to movement of the football from said desired orientation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A tee device for holding a football in a desired orientation, said device comprising a stationary framework adapted to rest upon a playing surface, an elongated lever arm pivotally mounted at one end thereof to said frame work for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis, the opposite end of said lever arm being adapted to engage the top portion of a football in a desired kicking orientation, said lever arm being in a first angular position relative to said framework when retaining the football in said desired orientation, first biasing means associated with said framework for influencing the opposite end of said lever arm downwardly into engagement with the football, and second biasing means associated with said framework for influencing the opposite end of said lever arm upwardly away from the football in response to movement of the football from said desired orientation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second biasing means include first and second elastic members, respectively, said elastic members being in tension and extending between said lever arm and said framework.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 wherein said first elastic member extends upwardly and away from said lever arm when said lever arm is in said first angular position and said second elongated member extends downwardly and away from said lever arm when said lever arm is in said first angular position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said first biasing means overcomes said second biasing means when said lever arm is in said first angular position and yielding to said second biasing means when said lever arm is pivoted upwardly beyond a predetermined angular position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure set forth in claim 4 wherein said first and second biasing means include first and second elastic members, respectively, said elastic members being in tension and extending between said lever arm and said framework.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure set forth in claim 5 wherein said device includes adjustable fastening means for securing at least one of said elastic members in place and permitting selective adjustment of the tension thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
121 words
A ball positioning device comprising a base adapted to rest upon a playing surface, a support bracket connected to said base and extending upwardly therefrom, a lever arm pivotally connected to said support bracket at a point above said base for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis, a portion of said lever arm being adapted to engage the top of an underlying ball to retain such in position when said lever is in a first angular position, and biasing means normally biasing said lever arm portion downwardly toward the ball when said lever arm is in said first angular position and biasing said lever arm portion upwardly when said lever arm is moved upwardly beyond a predetermined neutral angular position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
A ball positioning device comprising a base adapted to rest upon a playing surface, a support bracket connected to said base and extending upwardly therefrom, a lever arm pivotally connected to said support bracket at a point above said base for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis, a portion of said lever arm being adapted to engage the top of an underlying ball to retain such in position when said lever is in a first angular position, and biasing means normally biasing said lever arm portion downwardly toward the ball when said lever arm is in said first angular position and biasing said lever arm portion upwardly when said lever arm is moved upwardly beyond a predetermined neutral angular position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure set forth in claim 7 wherein said device includes means for sensing movement of the ball in a predetermined direction and cooperating with the movement of a ball for displacing said lever arm upwardly beyond said neutral angular position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure set forth in claim 8 wherein said sensing means includes a flange member extending downwardly from said lever arm portion for engagement with the ball when it is moved in said predetermined direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure set forth in claim 7 wherein said biasing means includes elongated elastic tension members extending between said lever arm and said support bracket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure set forth in claim 10 wherein said device includes fastening means for securing said elastic members to said lever arm and support bracket and selectively adjusting the tension of each elastic member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |