US3797057A
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Slideable puck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-21
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1993-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A slideable puck of novel design for use with a shuffleboard table. The puck is constructed of a substantially solid aluminum base member having a stud portion which defines a shoulder on the base. An annular ring portion constructed of steel has an inside diameter defining an interference fit with the diameter of the stud member for permanently nesting the steel ring on the shoulder portion of the aluminum base member. The thickness of the ring is greater than the height of the stud portion for defining a recess portion. A disc of fabric material, preferably felt, is located in the recess. The puck is propelled on the felt material, which places the heavier steel portion closest to the table. The steel ring has an outside diameter greater that the outside diameter of the aluminum base member for absorbing impact damage resulting from contacting other objects.
Inventors
- 👤 S Smelden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A slideable puck comprising: a solid member having a centrally located stud portion defining a shoulder portion on said member, a ring member having an inside diameter defining an interference fit with said stud portion for holding said ring member on the shoulder of said solid member in a nesting relationship, said ring member having a thickness greater than the length of said stud member for defining a recess betweeen the end of said stud portion and the end of said ring member, and a disc of material adhesively attached to the end portion of said stud member, whereby the puck slides on said material when externally propelled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A slideable puck comprising: a solid member having a centrally located stud portion defining a shoulder portion on said member, a ring member having an inside diameter defining an interference fit with said stud portion for holding said ring member on the shoulder of said solid member in a nesting relationship, said ring member having a thickness greater than the length of said stud member for defining a recess betweeen the end of said stud portion and the end of said ring member, and a disc of material adhesively attached to the end portion of said stud member, whereby the puck slides on said material when externally propelled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 1, in which said solid member is aluminum and said ring member is steel, and in which the outside diameter of said steel ring member is greater than the outside diameter of said solid aluminum member for absorbing impact damage resulting from contacting other objects.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 1, in which said solid aluminum member is anodized a preferred color to enhance and improve visual identification of said puck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 1, in which said disc of material is constructed of a wool fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 1, in which said disc of material has a thickness at the periphery substantially equal to the thickness of said recess, whereby the edge portions of the disc are protected by a steel ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 1, in which the centermost portion of said disc of material is thicker than at the periphery to thereby provide a bearing surface for the puck when propelled.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 1, in which said disc of material comprises a first disc having a diameter substantially smaller than the diameter of said stud member and adhesively attached to the centermost portion of said stud member, and a second disc having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said stud member and adhesively attached to the centermost portion of said stud member and over said first disc.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 7, in which the thickness of said second disc is substantially equal to the thickness of said recess, whereby the edge portions of the second disc are protected by a steel ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A slideable puck, according to claim 7, in which each of said discs is comprised of a fabric wool material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |