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Basketball training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-27
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A training device for indicating the proper placement of the hands on a basketball to maximize shooting proficiency. The basketball may be provided with markings, lines, recessed areas, etc. for aiding the player in locating the hands and fingers in an exact manner each time before shooting the basketball.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy G Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0071; A63B43/00; A63B43/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A basketball training device for imparting to a player the proper manner of grasping a basketball prior to shooting comprising, a hollow, inflatable body of spherical form, said body being selectively provided on the outer surface with gripping indicia designating the ball support positions of the thumb and fingers of both the shooting and clamping hands of a player when shooting the basketball, said indicia disposing the thumb and fingers of a player''s shooting hand in a predetermined spaced pattern with the index finger indicia bisecting said spherical body, and with the indicia for the thumb and little finger of the shooting hand spaced on either side of the index finger indicia for positioning the thumb and little finger to serve as tracks for guiding and controlling the rotation and thrust of said body, said indicia for the thumb of the clamping hand being spaced from and perpendicular to the indicia for the thumb of the shooting hand and the indicia for all fingers extending toward the top of said spherical body when positioned for shooting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A basketball training device for imparting to a player the proper manner of grasping a basketball prior to shooting comprising, a hollow, inflatable body of spherical form, said body being selectively provided on the outer surface with gripping indicia designating the ball support positions of the thumb and fingers of both the shooting and clamping hands of a player when shooting the basketball, said indicia disposing the thumb and fingers of a player''s shooting hand in a predetermined spaced pattern with the index finger indicia bisecting said spherical body, and with the indicia for the thumb and little finger of the shooting hand spaced on either side of the index finger indicia for positioning the thumb and little finger to serve as tracks for guiding and controlling the rotation and thrust of said body, said indicia for the thumb of the clamping hand being spaced from and perpendicular to the indicia for the thumb of the shooting hand and the indicia for all fingers extending toward the top of said spherical body when positioned for shooting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A basketball training device as recited in claim 1, wherein said indicia is in the form of depressions in the outer surface of said spherical body for receiving at least portions of the fingers and thumb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A basketball training device as recited in claim 2 wherein the depressions are in a configuration to accommodate completely, at least one open hand with fingers and thumb separated, said depressions being of such slight depth that normal control action and characteristics of the spherical body are not altered.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A basketball training device as recited in claim 1, wherein said indicia is in the form of means applied directly to the outer surface of said spherical body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A basketball training device as recited in claim 1, wherein means having a texture which differentiates from the texture of said spherical body defines said indicia.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A basketball training device as recited in claim 1 wherein said indicia is in a predetermined pattern to position one hand of the player at one side of said spherical body and spaced approximately 90* with respect to the other hand.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A basketball training device as recited in claim 6, wherein a hand properly positioned at one side of the spherical body serves as a clamp, while the hand having the index finger positioned to bisect the spherical body serves as the shooting hand.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |