US3823942A
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Interconnected hoops and targets
Assignee: Duncanlite Laboratory Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-04
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1992-12-04
Abstract
Abstract Hoop games utilizing hoop assemblies intended to be pitched or thrown through the air toward a target where points are scored depending upon the engagement between the hoop assembly and the target. The hoop assembly may take the form of a plurality of hoops secured together in rigidly connected form or chain form and wherein the hoops may be of different colors. The hoops are molded of plastic. In one embodiment, sticks are provided for propelling the hoop assembly through the air, and in other embodiments, the hoop assembly is propelled through the air by being pitched or thrown by a player. The target may be in the form of sticks held by a player or in the form of stakes mounted on a ground or floor supported base.
Inventors
- 👤 A Duncan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/06; A63B65/00; A63B65/12; A63B2067/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player propels the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of plastic molded hoops of different colors rigidly interconnected together to maintain constant the relative location of each, said hoop assembly including a center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops and means for tangentially securing the outer hoops to the center hoop in substantially coplanar relation therewith, and said target assembly including a base having a plurality of spaced upstanding stakes sized so that each and every stake is capable of being freely encircled by one of the hoops when perfectly thrown.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player propels the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of plastic molded hoops of different colors rigidly interconnected together to maintain constant the relative location of each, said hoop assembly including a center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops and means for tangentially securing the outer hoops to the center hoop in substantially coplanar relation therewith, and said target assembly including a base having a plurality of spaced upstanding stakes sized so that each and every stake is capable of being freely encircled by one of the hoops when perfectly thrown.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the base includes a hub and a plurality of arms extending therefrom, and a stake supported at the hub and at the free end of each arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player propels the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of plastic molded hoops of different colors rigidly interconnected together to maintain constant the relative location of each, said hoop assembly being loosely connected together in chain form and including a center hoop and a pair of outer hoops, said outer hoops being in the form of solid rings, and said inner hoop being in the form of a split ring and having coupling means at the split ends, said coupling means including a plate having a pair of pins with enlarged heads extending therefrom and a washer with openings to align with the pins being of smaller size than the heads, said split ends having openings through which the pins may extend, wherein the plate engages one side of the hoop and the washer engages the opposite side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player propels the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of plastic molded hoops of different colors rigidly interconnected together to maintain constant the relative location of each, said hoop assembly being loosely connected together in chain form and including a center hoop and a pair of outer hoops, said outer hoops being in the form of solid rings, and said inner hoop being in the form of a split ring and having coupling means at the split ends, said coupling means including a plate having a pair of pins with enlarged heads extending therefrom and a washer with openings to align with the pins being of smaller size than the heads, said split ends having openings through which the pins may extend, wherein the plate engages one side of the hoop and the washer engages the opposite side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a pair of throwing sticks to be played by at least two players where one player using said pair of sticks engages the hoop assembly and throws same toward the other player for catching same on a stick, said hoop assembly comprising a center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops equally circumferentially spaced apart and attached to the center hoop, the outer hoops being generally tangentially arranged relative the center hoop, coupling means for attaching said outer hoops to said center hoop including male members on the center hoop and female members on said outer hoops, and said outer hoops being of different colors and of different color than said center hoop so different point values may be applied to the hoops.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a pair of throwing sticks to be played by at least two players where one player using said pair of sticks engages the hoop assembly and throws same toward the other player for catching same on a stick, said hoop assembly comprising a center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops equally circumferentially spaced apart and attached to the center hoop, the outer hoops being generally tangentially arranged relative the center hoop, coupling means for attaching said outer hoops to said center hoop including male members on the center hoop and female members on said outer hoops, and said outer hoops being of different colors and of different color than said center hoop so different point values may be applied to the hoops.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player would throw the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of hoops rigidly connected together in substantially coplanar relation with each other with one center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops tangentially connected to the center hoop, the hoops being of different colors to allow different point values applicable to each, said target assembly including a base and a plurality of stakes on the base extending upwardly in a general vertical direction, the stakes being of different colors and of the same number as the hoops of the hoop assembly and sized so that each and every stake is capable of being freely encircled by one of the hoops when perfectly thrown.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
131 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player would throw the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of hoops rigidly connected together in substantially coplanar relation with each other with one center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops tangentially connected to the center hoop, the hoops being of different colors to allow different point values applicable to each, said target assembly including a base and a plurality of stakes on the base extending upwardly in a general vertical direction, the stakes being of different colors and of the same number as the hoops of the hoop assembly and sized so that each and every stake is capable of being freely encircled by one of the hoops when perfectly thrown.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination as defined in claim 5, wherein the base of the target assembly includes a hub and a plurality of arms extending radially outward therefrom, a stake socket in the hub and at the end of each arm, said stakes being received and supported in the stake sockets.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
120 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player would throw the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of hoops connected together in chain form with a center hoop and a pair of outer hoops, the hoops being of different colors to allow different point values applicable to each, said target assembly including a base and a plurality of stakes on the base extending upwardly in a general vertical direction, the stakes being of different colors and of the same number as the hoops of the hoop assembly and sized so that each and every stake is capable of being freely encircled by one of the hoops when perfectly thrown.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
120 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player would throw the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of hoops connected together in chain form with a center hoop and a pair of outer hoops, the hoops being of different colors to allow different point values applicable to each, said target assembly including a base and a plurality of stakes on the base extending upwardly in a general vertical direction, the stakes being of different colors and of the same number as the hoops of the hoop assembly and sized so that each and every stake is capable of being freely encircled by one of the hoops when perfectly thrown.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination as defined in claim 7, wherein the base of the target assembly includes a hub and a plurality of arms extending radially outward therefrom, a stake socket in the hub and at the end of each arm, said stakes being received and supported in the stake sockets.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
96 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player propels the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of plastic molded hoops of different colors rigidly interconnected together to maintain constant the relative location of each, said hoop assembly including a center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops and means for tangentially securing the outer hoops to the center hoop in substantially coplanar relation therewith, said securing means including coacting pins with enlarged heads and sockets, and said target assembly including at least one stick-like member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
96 words
A game comprising a hoop assembly and a target assembly wherein a player propels the hoop assembly toward the target assembly, said hoop assembly including a plurality of plastic molded hoops of different colors rigidly interconnected together to maintain constant the relative location of each, said hoop assembly including a center hoop and a plurality of outer hoops and means for tangentially securing the outer hoops to the center hoop in substantially coplanar relation therewith, said securing means including coacting pins with enlarged heads and sockets, and said target assembly including at least one stick-like member.
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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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |