US3887188A
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Practice hockey puck of felt material
Assignee: BEAUKEL Ltd
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Filing: 1973-11-27
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A hockey puck which can safely be used for practice purposes on non-ice surfaces includes a one-piece body of felt and a ballast weight located within the felt body.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald J Beauchamp
- 👤 Thomas A Kelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A hockey puck suitable for practice on non-ice smooth surfaces, said puck having substantially the size and shape as a conventional hockey puck and including a cylindrical body of felt and a ballast weight within said body, the diameter of said cylindrical body being greater than its height.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A hockey puck suitable for practice on non-ice smooth surfaces, said puck having substantially the size and shape as a conventional hockey puck and including a cylindrical body of felt and a ballast weight within said body, the diameter of said cylindrical body being greater than its height.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A hockey puck suitable for practice on non-ice smooth surfaces, said puck having substantially the size and shape as a conventional hockey puck and including a cylindrical body of felt and a ballast weight within said body, the diameter of said cylindrical body being greater than its height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A hockey puck suitable for practice on non-ice smooth surfaces, said puck having substantially the size and shape as a conventional hockey puck and including a cylindrical body of felt and a ballast weight within said body, the diameter of said cylindrical body being greater than its height.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A puck according to claim 1 wherein the ballast weight is cylindrical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A puck according to claim 2 wherein the body has a central bore with the ballast weight located therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A puck according to claim 3 wherein the bore is closed by a felt plug.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A puck according to claim 4 wherein the plug is secured in the bore by adhesive.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3712748A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |