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US3986715A
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Racket carried scoring device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-10
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1995-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A scoring device capable of being mounted upon the handle of a tennis racket has a pair of pad-like members, with a series of parallel grooves, which are adhesively mounted to opposite sides of the handle of the racket, the grooves extending in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of the handle. A resilient band having a pair of beads at diametrically opposed positions on the band is stretched around the handle, the beads being conformed to be seated in one of the recesses of the respective pad members at opposite sides of the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Glick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0669; A63B71/0672
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In combination with a tennis racket or the like having a handle; a score-keeping device comprising a pair of seat members adapted to be mounted on opposite sides of said handle, each of said members having a series of spaced recesses therein extending in a row longitudinally of said handle, scoring indicia on said seat member identifying each of said recesses as representative of a particular score, a resilient endless band member, a pair of bead-like members mounted at diametrically opposite positions on said band member and adapted to be seatingly received within a recess in said seat member, said band member being operable to resiliently retain one of said bead members seated in one recess of one of said seating members when the other bead member is seated in any of the recesses of the other seating member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In combination with a tennis racket or the like having a handle; a score-keeping device comprising a pair of seat members adapted to be mounted on opposite sides of said handle, each of said members having a series of spaced recesses therein extending in a row longitudinally of said handle, scoring indicia on said seat member identifying each of said recesses as representative of a particular score, a resilient endless band member, a pair of bead-like members mounted at diametrically opposite positions on said band member and adapted to be seatingly received within a recess in said seat member, said band member being operable to resiliently retain one of said bead members seated in one recess of one of said seating members when the other bead member is seated in any of the recesses of the other seating member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein each seating member comprises a pad-like member having a plurality of parallel semi-cylindrical grooves in one side thereof defining said recesses, and means for securing the opposite side of said pad-like member in face-to-face engagement with a side surface of said handle with said grooves extending in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein said bead members are of generally cylindrical configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein the means for securing comprises an adhesive coating on said opposite side of said pad-like member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said seating members and said bead members has applied thereto indicia distinguishing it from the other members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
123 words
In combination with a tennis racket or the like having a handle; a score-keeping device mounted on said handle, comprising seat means, with inner and outer faces, in engagement with the handle and facing outward respectively, said seat means having at least two series of facially outwardly open spaced recesses therein, disposed generally centrally on the seat means and extending in a row on said handle, tennis scoring indicia on said seat means identifying each of said recesses as representative of a particular score, resilient band means, and at least a pair of marker members mounted on said band means and adapted to be seatingly received respectively within a recess in each series of recesses in said seat means to indicate separate scores.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
123 words
In combination with a tennis racket or the like having a handle; a score-keeping device mounted on said handle, comprising seat means, with inner and outer faces, in engagement with the handle and facing outward respectively, said seat means having at least two series of facially outwardly open spaced recesses therein, disposed generally centrally on the seat means and extending in a row on said handle, tennis scoring indicia on said seat means identifying each of said recesses as representative of a particular score, resilient band means, and at least a pair of marker members mounted on said band means and adapted to be seatingly received respectively within a recess in each series of recesses in said seat means to indicate separate scores.
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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) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |