US3785652A
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Stick with push roller and rotatable guide wheels for pushing a grooved disc
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-15
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A disc game to be played between opposing players along the lines of hockey or Lacrosse comprising a disc having an annular circumferential groove in the rim thereof and a handle-guide assembly for driving and controlling the disc. One end of the handle assembly has two free-running guide wheels having inward facing opposed beveled surface portions and a pushing roller, also free-running, located in between the guide wheels. The beveled guide wheels are spaced apart an amount slightly greater than the disc thickness to facilitate the capture of the disc between the guide wheels and to enable the disc to either be passed to another player having a similar driving stick or to again set the disc into motion.
Inventors
- 👤 M Ghovanloo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A game comprising a disc having diameter, thickness, an axis of rotation and a peripheral edge with an annular groove around said edge facing radially outward, said groove having predetermined width in the axial direction, and a guide assembly comprising a handle having a longitudinal first axis with a first and second ends spaced along said axis, a roller rotatably mounted on said second end about a second axis transverse of said first axIs, said roller having thickness at least slightly less than said groove width, a pair of guide wheels rotatably mounted on said second axis, said wheels spaced apart a distance at least slightly greater than said disc thickness with said roller positioned intermediate said wheels, whereby said handle can be positioned to have its guide wheels on both sides of the disc and the roller contacting said groove in the disc''s peripheral edge, for guiding the disc to roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A game comprising a disc having diameter, thickness, an axis of rotation and a peripheral edge with an annular groove around said edge facing radially outward, said groove having predetermined width in the axial direction, and a guide assembly comprising a handle having a longitudinal first axis with a first and second ends spaced along said axis, a roller rotatably mounted on said second end about a second axis transverse of said first axIs, said roller having thickness at least slightly less than said groove width, a pair of guide wheels rotatably mounted on said second axis, said wheels spaced apart a distance at least slightly greater than said disc thickness with said roller positioned intermediate said wheels, whereby said handle can be positioned to have its guide wheels on both sides of the disc and the roller contacting said groove in the disc''s peripheral edge, for guiding the disc to roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said guide wheels have adjacent inner faces with peripheral edges beveled to form a V in sectional view, whereby the distance between said bevelled edges is greater than the distance between said inner faces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said roller has a peripheral edge facing radially outward, said roller edge being smooth to minimize friction during contact with said disc''s peripheral edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said disc has sufficient weight to provide inertial stability when it is rolled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said disc is rolled on a playing surface, the game further comprising means on said peripheral edge of the disc for providing frictional engagement with said playing surface when the disc is rolled thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said second end of the handle comprises a yoke having spaced-apart arms and an axle extending through said arms, said roller being rotatably mounted on said axle between the arms, and one guide wheel rotatably mounted on the axle outward of each arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game according to claim 6 wherein said guide wheels each have a diameter substantially greater than the roller diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said guide wheels each have a diameter substantially greater than the roller diameter.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |