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US3844554A
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Device for protecting a skater from effects of spill
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-30
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A protective device for young skaters which protects them in the event of a fall or spill. The device is in the form of a circular frame which fits about the mid-section of the skater and is hand held in place. The frame is shaped in the form of a circular hoop fastened by four vertical members to a small open hoop that fits under the arms of the wearer, with a lateral support fastened to each pair of vertical members that may be gripped by one of the wearer''s hands.
Inventors
- 👤 R Lamontagne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C3/00; A63C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A device for protecting a skater from the effects of a fall or spill, said device being adaptable to being hand carried about the exterior body and clothing of the skater and comprising a continuous circular hoop member joined by longitudinal vertical structural members to an open hoop member of smaller diameter which is fastened in a plane generally parallel to the plane of the continuous circular hoop member, together with a lateral member mounted on each side of the device to a pair of said vertical structural members in a plane parallel to, and mid-way between the plane of the continuous circular hoop member and the plane of the open hoop member, with the open hoop member being of a size to fit under the armpits and about the back of a wearer, and the continuous circular hoop member being of a size to fit freely about the body of the wearer, with said vertical structural members being of adjustable length, so that the device may be carried by a skater with the open hoop member fitted under his armpits, the continuous circular hoop member located about the mid-section of the body of the skater, and with each hand of the skater grasping a lateral member, in which a hand grip member of resilient composition is fitted on each lateral member, and in which grip member of soft resilient composition is fitted on each side to the open hoop member, adaptable for fitting under the armpit of a wearer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
250 words
A device for protecting a skater from the effects of a fall or spill, said device being adaptable to being hand carried about the exterior body and clothing of the skater and comprising a continuous circular hoop member joined by longitudinal vertical structural members to an open hoop member of smaller diameter which is fastened in a plane generally parallel to the plane of the continuous circular hoop member, together with a lateral member mounted on each side of the device to a pair of said vertical structural members in a plane parallel to, and mid-way between the plane of the continuous circular hoop member and the plane of the open hoop member, with the open hoop member being of a size to fit under the armpits and about the back of a wearer, and the continuous circular hoop member being of a size to fit freely about the body of the wearer, with said vertical structural members being of adjustable length, so that the device may be carried by a skater with the open hoop member fitted under his armpits, the continuous circular hoop member located about the mid-section of the body of the skater, and with each hand of the skater grasping a lateral member, in which a hand grip member of resilient composition is fitted on each lateral member, and in which grip member of soft resilient composition is fitted on each side to the open hoop member, adaptable for fitting under the armpit of a wearer.
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |