US3860240A
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Volleyball net antenna clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-11
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1994-03-11
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses upper and lower clamps which secure an antenna at each sideline of a volleyball net such that the antenna extends vertically above the net as an assist to volleyball officials. The upper clamp includes a slot for receiving the upper portion of the volleyball net and further includes an aperture for receiving the antenna. Bolt structure deforms the clamp in order to securely grip the upper edge portion of the net within the slot. The lower clamp includes a slot for receiving the lower edge of the net and further includes an aperture for receiving the lower end of the antenna. Bolt structure is provided to also deform the lower clamp such that the lower edge of the net is securely gripped within the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Koch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B61/00; A63B61/003; A63B61/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In clamp apparatus for supporting a vertical antenna adjacent the sideline of a volleyball net, the combination comprising: an upper clamp having a slot for receiving the upper edge portion of the volleyball net and further including an aperture extending through said upper clamp for receiving the antenna, means on said upper clamp for securely gripping the upper edge portion of the net within said slot, a lower clamp having a slot for receiving the lower edge of the net and further including an aperture extending partially through said lower clamp for receiving the lower edge of the antenna, and means on said lower clamp for securely gripping the lower edge of the net within said slot, wherein said upper and lower clamps may be vertically aligned and clamped to the net in order to securely support the antenna such that it extends vertically above the net adjacent the sideline of the volleyball court.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In clamp apparatus for supporting a vertical antenna adjacent the sideline of a volleyball net, the combination comprising: an upper clamp having a slot for receiving the upper edge portion of the volleyball net and further including an aperture extending through said upper clamp for receiving the antenna, means on said upper clamp for securely gripping the upper edge portion of the net within said slot, a lower clamp having a slot for receiving the lower edge of the net and further including an aperture extending partially through said lower clamp for receiving the lower edge of the antenna, and means on said lower clamp for securely gripping the lower edge of the net within said slot, wherein said upper and lower clamps may be vertically aligned and clamped to the net in order to securely support the antenna such that it extends vertically above the net adjacent the sideline of the volleyball court.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said upper and lower clamps are constructed from resilient material and wherein said means for gripping comprise bolt means for deforming said resilient material to grip the volleyball net.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising: a bolt extending through each of said clamps and across each of said slots, a nut adjustable on each of said bolts for tightening said clamps on the volleyball net.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 3 and further comprising: a recess in each of said clamps for receiving said nuts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
In clamp apparatus for attaching a vertical antenna to a volleyball net, the combination comprising: a body having a resilient clamp portion, a slit formed within said resilient clamp portion for receiving an edge of the volleyball net, means for deforming said resilient clamp portion to securely clamp said body to the edge of the volleyball net, and an aperture extending only to the interior of said body for receiving the bottom of the vertical antenna.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
In clamp apparatus for attaching a vertical antenna to a volleyball net, the combination comprising: a body having a resilient clamp portion, a slit formed within said resilient clamp portion for receiving an edge of the volleyball net, means for deforming said resilient clamp portion to securely clamp said body to the edge of the volleyball net, and an aperture extending only to the interior of said body for receiving the bottom of the vertical antenna.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said means for deforming comprises: a bolt extending through said clamp portion, and a nut for being tightened on the end of said bolt in order to compress the edge of the volleyball net within said slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 6 and further comprising: a recess formed in the side of said body for receiving said nut.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said body is comprised of elastomeric material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
180 words
In clamp apparatus for supporting a vertical antenna adjacent the sidelines of a volleyball net, the combination comprising: an upper clamp having a slot for receiving the upper edge portion of the volleyball net and further including an aperture for receiving the antenna, means on said upper clamp for securely gripping the upper edge portion of the net within said slot, a lower clamp having a slot for receiving the lower edge of the net and further including an aperture for receiving the lower end of the antenna, means on said lower clamp for securely gripping the lower edge of the net within said slot, wherein said upper and lower clamps may be vertically aligned and clamped to the net in order to securely support the antenna such that it extends vertically above the net adjacent the sideline of the volleyball court, the depth of the aperture in said upper clamp being greater than the depth of the aperture in said lower clamp, wherein the antenna slides relative to said upper clamp but is securely attached to said lower clamp.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
180 words
In clamp apparatus for supporting a vertical antenna adjacent the sidelines of a volleyball net, the combination comprising: an upper clamp having a slot for receiving the upper edge portion of the volleyball net and further including an aperture for receiving the antenna, means on said upper clamp for securely gripping the upper edge portion of the net within said slot, a lower clamp having a slot for receiving the lower edge of the net and further including an aperture for receiving the lower end of the antenna, means on said lower clamp for securely gripping the lower edge of the net within said slot, wherein said upper and lower clamps may be vertically aligned and clamped to the net in order to securely support the antenna such that it extends vertically above the net adjacent the sideline of the volleyball court, the depth of the aperture in said upper clamp being greater than the depth of the aperture in said lower clamp, wherein the antenna slides relative to said upper clamp but is securely attached to said lower clamp.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |