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Ball game device having a flexible handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-02
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1992-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A hand-held game device having a platform with cavities to receive spherical objects is described. The device features a single flexible handle by which the platform is manipulated.
Inventors
- 👤 F Domka
- 👤 B Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/38; A63F7/386; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/48; A63F2250/485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A game device for use with spherical objects consisting essentially of 1. a platform having a top and a bottom, 2. enclosing member circumscribing said platform, 3. cavities in the top of said platform adjacent to said enclosing member to receive said spherical objects, each of said cavities (a) being capable of receiving one of said spherical objects, and (b) having guard means arranged and spaced to define an opening through which said spherical object must pass to seat in said cavity, and 4. single, flexible handle means extending from the bottom of said platform, said handle means comprising a hand placement element and flexible element, said flexible element being positioned between and attached to said hand placement element and said platform bottom whereby said platform is manipulated by said handle means in order to cause said spherical objects to said in said cavities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A game device for use with spherical objects consisting essentially of 1. a platform having a top and a bottom, 2. enclosing member circumscribing said platform, 3. cavities in the top of said platform adjacent to said enclosing member to receive said spherical objects, each of said cavities (a) being capable of receiving one of said spherical objects, and (b) having guard means arranged and spaced to define an opening through which said spherical object must pass to seat in said cavity, and 4. single, flexible handle means extending from the bottom of said platform, said handle means comprising a hand placement element and flexible element, said flexible element being positioned between and attached to said hand placement element and said platform bottom whereby said platform is manipulated by said handle means in order to cause said spherical objects to said in said cavities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
5 words
enclosing member circumscribing said platform,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
5 words
enclosing member circumscribing said platform,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said handle means includes a storage chamber for said spherical objects.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said platform is circular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
cavities in the top of said platform adjacent to said enclosing member to receive said spherical objects, each of said cavities (a) being capable of receiving one of said spherical objects, and (b) having guard means arranged and spaced to define an opening through which said spherical object must pass to seat in said cavity, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
cavities in the top of said platform adjacent to said enclosing member to receive said spherical objects, each of said cavities (a) being capable of receiving one of said spherical objects, and (b) having guard means arranged and spaced to define an opening through which said spherical object must pass to seat in said cavity, and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
single, flexible handle means extending from the bottom of said platform, said handle means comprising a hand placement element and flexible element, said flexible element being positioned between and attached to said hand placement element and said platform bottom whereby said platform is manipulated by said handle means in order to cause said spherical objects to said in said cavities.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
single, flexible handle means extending from the bottom of said platform, said handle means comprising a hand placement element and flexible element, said flexible element being positioned between and attached to said hand placement element and said platform bottom whereby said platform is manipulated by said handle means in order to cause said spherical objects to said in said cavities.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said platform is polygonal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said cavities are located in two or more corners and said handle means extends from the center of said platform.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said cavities are located in each corner.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said platform is square.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said opening is sized slightly larger than said spherical objects.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said flExible element is a spring.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said flexible element is a spring.
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |