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Football place-kicking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-16
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1993-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A football place-kicking device for holding a football in a substantially upright position on a playing surface. The device includes a base, a supporting shaft connected to the base and extending upwardly from the base at an angle thereto, and a semirigid arm mounted to the shaft at one end and having a free end projecting beyond the edge of the base to engage the top end of the football.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy R Gerela
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A portable place-kicking device for holding a standard dimensioned football in a substantially upright position on a playing surface comprising: a generally horizontal base; a rigid shaft member connected to said base and extending upwardly from said base to a height above said football in said substantially upright position, said shaft having a major portion at an acute angle to the plane of said base; and an elongated semi-rigid arm mounted to said shaft member at its upper end, said arm having its free end extending downwardly toward said playing surface and projecting beyond the edge of said base to engage an upper end surface portion of said football in substantially single point contact; said arm being deformable but having a proclivity to resume an original shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A portable place-kicking device for holding a standard dimensioned football in a substantially upright position on a playing surface comprising: a generally horizontal base; a rigid shaft member connected to said base and extending upwardly from said base to a height above said football in said substantially upright position, said shaft having a major portion at an acute angle to the plane of said base; and an elongated semi-rigid arm mounted to said shaft member at its upper end, said arm having its free end extending downwardly toward said playing surface and projecting beyond the edge of said base to engage an upper end surface portion of said football in substantially single point contact; said arm being deformable but having a proclivity to resume an original shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The place-kicking device recited in claim 1 wherein: said semi-rigid arm normally extends from said major portion of said shaft at substantially a right angle thereto and is adapted to be deformed upwardly for engagement at its said free end with said upper end surface portion of said football.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The place-kicking device recited in claim 1 which further comprises: means rotatably mounted to said free end of said semi-rigid arm for engagement with the upper end of said football.
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) | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | 1979-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |