US3865375A
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Outdoor game including tubular hoop structure and plurality of balls
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-29
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-11-29
Abstract
Abstract An outdoor game comprises a plurality of hoops supported substantially upright in spaced relation to each other in a desired pattern in the ground. Each of a plurality of balls is adapted to be kicked or rolled along the ground by a corresponding one of the players. Each hoop is formed of a substantially rigid tube, each end of which fits over the end of a wire inserted part way into the ground. In one embodiment of the hoop, the portion of the wire adapted to be inserted into the tube includes a bend whereby the wire is bent over on itself. Additionally, one end portion of the wire is bent so as to rest parallel to the ground. This end portion may used to push the hoop into the ground with a foot.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence E Cosgrove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
An outdoor game, comprising a plurality of hoops supported substantially upright in spaced relation to each other in a desired pattern in the ground, each of the hoops being a substantially rigid tube; a plurality of balls each adapted to be kicked along the ground by a corresponding one of the players, each of the balls being a color different from the others; and a plurality of peg-type members adapted to be partially driven into the ground and to extend from the ground, each hoop being supported by the extending portions of a corresponding pair of the peg-type members, each of the peg-type members being a wire bent over on itself to a substantially T-shape with a head and with a stem extending at substantially right angles from substantially the center of the head, with substantially half the head adapted to extend into the ground and the other half formed of wire is that portion of the wire containing the bend whereby the bent over on itself adapted to extend from the ground and the stem adapted to rest on the ground, an end of the hoop removably fitting over said other half of the head of the T-shaped member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
An outdoor game, comprising a plurality of hoops supported substantially upright in spaced relation to each other in a desired pattern in the ground, each of the hoops being a substantially rigid tube; a plurality of balls each adapted to be kicked along the ground by a corresponding one of the players, each of the balls being a color different from the others; and a plurality of peg-type members adapted to be partially driven into the ground and to extend from the ground, each hoop being supported by the extending portions of a corresponding pair of the peg-type members, each of the peg-type members being a wire bent over on itself to a substantially T-shape with a head and with a stem extending at substantially right angles from substantially the center of the head, with substantially half the head adapted to extend into the ground and the other half formed of wire is that portion of the wire containing the bend whereby the bent over on itself adapted to extend from the ground and the stem adapted to rest on the ground, an end of the hoop removably fitting over said other half of the head of the T-shaped member.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |