US3941382A
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Basketball game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of marking elements of various shape, color and numerical value are connected together, in a row, by flexible straps. The marking elements are laid on a playing area and are flexible to remain substantially flat against the playing surface area. A basket, made from the particular area of a marking element, gives a score according to the number on the marking element and this is a measure of the difficulty in making a basket from that point. Competitive team scoring can be made by recording the occurrence of baskets and numerical value assigned each basket according to the player's location.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T. Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0071
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A basketball game intended for use with a basketball playing floor and backboard on which a basket is mounted, comprising a plurality of numerically identified marking elements of different sizes and shapes, and each bearing a different numerical value thereon, said marking elements each having a slot one at each of opposite ends thereof, and a plurality of flexible elongated rectangular strips each having a smooth non-abrading outer surface and each including notched ends proportioned to be received one within a respective slot of adjacent marking elements to locate successive adjacent elements relative to each other, said elements being individually moveable and moveable together about the playing area in relation to the basket to designate locations from which a player makes a shot and providing a scoring value when the shot is successful according to the marking element at the spot at which the basket is made.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A basketball game intended for use with a basketball playing floor and backboard on which a basket is mounted, comprising a plurality of numerically identified marking elements of different sizes and shapes, and each bearing a different numerical value thereon, said marking elements each having a slot one at each of opposite ends thereof, and a plurality of flexible elongated rectangular strips each having a smooth non-abrading outer surface and each including notched ends proportioned to be received one within a respective slot of adjacent marking elements to locate successive adjacent elements relative to each other, said elements being individually moveable and moveable together about the playing area in relation to the basket to designate locations from which a player makes a shot and providing a scoring value when the shot is successful according to the marking element at the spot at which the basket is made.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |