US3923304A
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Surface ball game and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-31
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A game adapted from hockey or polo normally involving six players on each side on a playing field having two goals including injury-free color coded playing sticks of flexible plastic foam material with plastic tubular handles for the players, and a plastic foam playball of substantial diameter.
Inventors
- 👤 John E C Warren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/002; A63B59/00; A63B59/80; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A surface game on a playing field with a dividing center line involving a plurality of players on each of two sides and apparatus therefor, said apparatus comprising in combination a goal of lightweight framing supporting a net at each of longitudinal ends of said playing field, a soft lightweight playing ball of substantial diameter, and a lightweight injuryfree players stick for each of said players, said players stick comprising a solid substantially cylindrical resilient foam ball striking body having a length about three times the diameter, an external protective and frictional skin means on said striking body, a central longitudinal bore about six inches deep in said striking body, and a flexible handle means in said bore and extending a substantial distance therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A surface game on a playing field with a dividing center line involving a plurality of players on each of two sides and apparatus therefor, said apparatus comprising in combination a goal of lightweight framing supporting a net at each of longitudinal ends of said playing field, a soft lightweight playing ball of substantial diameter, and a lightweight injuryfree players stick for each of said players, said players stick comprising a solid substantially cylindrical resilient foam ball striking body having a length about three times the diameter, an external protective and frictional skin means on said striking body, a central longitudinal bore about six inches deep in said striking body, and a flexible handle means in said bore and extending a substantial distance therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lightweight playing ball is made of flexible plastic polyurethane foam material, has a diameter of about seven inches, and a weight of about one ounce.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said ball striking body is made of flexible polyurethane foam and said body skin means is a high tensile strength polyurethane material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A Surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said ball striking body is made of flexible polyurethane foam and said body skin means is made of cloth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said ball striking body has a rounded lower end and a curvilinear upper end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said flexible handle means comprises a stabilizing hollow tube in and extending from said striking body bore, a second hollow tube mated with said stabilizing hollow tube, and means connecting said stabilizing tube and said second tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 6 wherein said connecting means includes a pair of rivets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 6 wherein said connecting means includes a cement material and rivets.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 6 wherein said stabilizing hollow tube and said second hollow tube are made with polyvinylchloride material, further comprising a hand grip on the distal end of said second hollow tube and a grommet around said second hollow tube adjacent said ball striking body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A surface game and apparatus therefor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said flexible handle means is a hollow polyvinylchloride tube having a grip on the distal end thereof.
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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |