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Tennis Racket having incorporated ball retrieval means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-11
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1992-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A tennis racket having the hooked portion of hook and pile mating means mounted thereon substantially opposite the handle member thereof at a location facilitating the engagement of the hooked portion with the felt-like covering of a conventional tennis ball. Several embodiments are disclosed which illustrate installation which can be removed from the racket to permit restringing or other repair without damage to the hooked means.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/02; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In combination, a tennis racket having a ball retrieval means attached thereto, said tennis racket including a handle element and a loop element connected thereto, said loop element having strings supported thereby, said strings defining interstices and a string plane; said retrieval means being disposed solely on said strings, said retrieval means including first and second blocks located respectively on opposite sides of said string plane and having interconnecting means passing through said interstices and said strings, the outer surface of at least one of sAid blocks having a curvilinearly-shaped portion, and tennis ball engaging means on said shaped portion of said outer surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In combination, a tennis racket having a ball retrieval means attached thereto, said tennis racket including a handle element and a loop element connected thereto, said loop element having strings supported thereby, said strings defining interstices and a string plane; said retrieval means being disposed solely on said strings, said retrieval means including first and second blocks located respectively on opposite sides of said string plane and having interconnecting means passing through said interstices and said strings, the outer surface of at least one of sAid blocks having a curvilinearly-shaped portion, and tennis ball engaging means on said shaped portion of said outer surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, in which each of said blocks has an outer surface having a curvilinearly shaped portion having ball engaging means thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, in which said ball engaging means is in the form of closely spaced flexible steel hooks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Structure in accordance with claim 2, in which said ball engaging means is in the form of closely spaced flexible steel hooks.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |