US3784199A
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Mesh target and dart capturable therein
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A dart game which comprises a target in the form of a net which is affixed to a frame which has legs so that the net is supported a spaced distance above a surface upon which the frame is placed. The darts used with the game preferably and advantageously are molded as integral units of plastic, and comprise a shaft having a plurality of fins affixed thereon to guide the flight of the dart and a tip portion on the end of the shaft which is correspondingly sized with the net to engage the net to resist removal of the dart after the tip has once penetrated the net. This tip also preferably has a weight disposed therein and a resilient bumper on its end. The latter and the target permits the game to be played indoors, with the resilient bumper further providing a safety feature.
Inventors
- 👤 J Chmela
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:40
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J3/00; F41J3/0009; F41J3/0033; F41J3/0042; F42; F42B; F42B6/00; F42B6/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
An indoor-outdoor dart game comprising, in combination: at least one target comprising a frame supporting a net a spaced distance above the surface upon which said frame is resting, said frame including a plurality of side frame members and a plurality of connectors formed to removably receive and to couple said side frame members together to form said frame and having net supporting pins formed thereon, said net being formed to engage with said net supporting pins to affix said net to said frame, a plurality of legs, said connectors further being formed to removably receive said legs in a fashion such that said legs support said frame above said surface, whereby said frame can be collapsed for storage and transporting it by dis-assembling said side frame members, said legs and said connectors, and at least one dart comprising a shaft having fins thereon for guiding the flight of said dart when thrown and a tip on one end of said shaft, said tip being of a diameter larger than said shaft and thereby forming a net engaging flange at the juncture of said shaft and said tip, the diameter of said net engaging flange and the openings in said net supported by said frame being proportioned such that said net engagIng flange will engage the net to resist the removal of said dart when said tip thereon is extended through said net.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
An indoor-outdoor dart game comprising, in combination: at least one target comprising a frame supporting a net a spaced distance above the surface upon which said frame is resting, said frame including a plurality of side frame members and a plurality of connectors formed to removably receive and to couple said side frame members together to form said frame and having net supporting pins formed thereon, said net being formed to engage with said net supporting pins to affix said net to said frame, a plurality of legs, said connectors further being formed to removably receive said legs in a fashion such that said legs support said frame above said surface, whereby said frame can be collapsed for storage and transporting it by dis-assembling said side frame members, said legs and said connectors, and at least one dart comprising a shaft having fins thereon for guiding the flight of said dart when thrown and a tip on one end of said shaft, said tip being of a diameter larger than said shaft and thereby forming a net engaging flange at the juncture of said shaft and said tip, the diameter of said net engaging flange and the openings in said net supported by said frame being proportioned such that said net engagIng flange will engage the net to resist the removal of said dart when said tip thereon is extended through said net.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The indoor-outdoor dart game of claim 1, further including a plurality of tension clips, each of which is adapted to be removably engaged with said net and said side frame member to stretch said net to tension it on said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
The indoor-outdoor dart game of claim 2 wherein each of said connectors is molded as an integral unit of plastic with two side frame member receiving cavities therein which are disposed at an angle of 90* to one another and a leg receiving cavity disposed perpendicular to said side frame member receiving cavities, said side frame member and said leg receiving cavities corresponding to the cross-sectional shape and size of said side frame members and said legs to frictionally receive one end of one of said side frame members and said legs therein, whereby said frame is assembled by fitting said side frame members, said legs and said connectors together, and the net supporting pin extending upright from said connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The indoor-outdoor dart game of claim 1, wherein said dart is molded as an integral unit of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The indoor-outdoor dart game of claim 1, wherein said dart has a weight disposed within said tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The indoor-outdoor dart game of claim 1, further having a resilient bumper affixed to the end of said tip.
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |