US3895800A
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Projector and catcher with variable target opening
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-09-03
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1994-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus used to catch a ball. The apparatus comprises a handle axially fitted to the central end of a flexible net which may be opened or closed. A reversible electric gear motor is fastened on the split rim of the net, with a gear of the motor meshing with teeth on the periphery of the rim so as to open or close the rim of the net when the motor is controlled by a switch in the handle of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Toni B King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/20; A63B60/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A game apparatus for catching an object in a closable net, comprising a flexible circular net mounted at its bottom to a flat plate, with the top of the net slidably mounted to rim formed as a split ring, a handle member anchored at one end to said flat plate, and means controllable from the handle to open or close the rim of the net by moving the ends of the split ring forming the rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A game apparatus for catching an object in a closable net, comprising a flexible circular net mounted at its bottom to a flat plate, with the top of the net slidably mounted to rim formed as a split ring, a handle member anchored at one end to said flat plate, and means controllable from the handle to open or close the rim of the net by moving the ends of the split ring forming the rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which an electric reversible motor is mounted to the split ring such that rotation of the motor acts to move the ends of the split ring relative to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as recited in claim 2 in which the split ring is formed with external teeth that mesh with a gear fastened to the drive means of the motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as recited in claim 3 in which a battery to supply the motor is mounted in the handle, together with switching means in the handle to connect the battery to the motor in a polarized fashion so as to control the direction of the motor when the switching means is energized.
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) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |