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Quoit having hooked end portions and an opening in the center hub
Assignee: CONINCK D DE
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Filing: 1972-06-20
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A quoit comprising a generally flat member having a hub with a plurality of hook-like arms extending therefrom in a common plane, said hub having an entrance thereinto and a slot the entrance being reduced and the slot preferably having a circular configuration for reception over a target post. The target may comprise a plurality of posts spaced apart and includes a bottom disc aiding in holding the post upright and also used in the scoring.
Inventors
- 👤 Coninck D De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/06; A63B2067/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A quoit comprising a hub, at least three similar and mutually evenly spaced arms extending therefrom in a common plane, each of said arms being curved in the form of a hook, each hook including a bight and an entrance portion into the bight, the entrance portion into the bight being narrower than the bight, an opening in the hub between two of said arms, and an entrance into the opening from a side edge of the hub facing one of said arms and extending through the entire thickness thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A quoit comprising a hub, at least three similar and mutually evenly spaced arms extending therefrom in a common plane, each of said arms being curved in the form of a hook, each hook including a bight and an entrance portion into the bight, the entrance portion into the bight being narrower than the bight, an opening in the hub between two of said arms, and an entrance into the opening from a side edge of the hub facing one of said arms and extending through the entire thickness thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The quoit of claim 1 wherein the entrance to said opening is restricted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The quoit of claim 1 including projections defining the entrance into the opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The quoit of claim 3 including scoring marks on the projections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The quoit of claim 1 wherein the opening in the hub is coaxial with the hub.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The quoit of claim 1 wherein the opening in the hub is generally circular.
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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 |