US3861683A
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Tubular shaped projectile for sporting games
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-18
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A longitudinally oriented and cylindrically shaped tubular member used primarily to serve as the intended projectile to be struck with a club or other similar objects as one step in the play of a sporting game, said tubular member being comprised of a resilient material such as Nylon, and having a cylindrically shaped cavity throughout its entire length, and wherein said cavity may be lined with a hollow steel sleeve inserted within the cavity, which cavity member is open at each respective end and is so adapted to receive a circular end plug to seal the cavity on each end.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl M Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A projectile for sporting games comprising: a. A cylindrically shaped tubular member of nylon composition having a cylindrically shaped cavity within said tubular member; b. A hollow metallic sleeve member inserted in said cavity as a support member; said metallic sleeve having a diameter equal to the diameter of the cavity in said tubular member; c. Means for sealing said cavity at each end of the tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A projectile for sporting games comprising: a. A cylindrically shaped tubular member of nylon composition having a cylindrically shaped cavity within said tubular member; b. A hollow metallic sleeve member inserted in said cavity as a support member; said metallic sleeve having a diameter equal to the diameter of the cavity in said tubular member; c. Means for sealing said cavity at each end of the tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A projectile as described in claim 1 in which the sealing means on each end are circular plugs.
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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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |