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Display for a simulated football game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-09
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1995-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A display for a simulated football game. The display includes an elongated main panel having yard marking indicia arranged therealong. Edge panels mounted on the main panel support clips which are movable therealong. An indicator member mounted on each of the clips is alignable with selected yard marking indicia.
Inventors
- 👤 John G. Kircher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00028; A63F3/00041; A63B; A63B69/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A display for a simulated football game which comprises a display member including an elongated main panel and a pair of edge panels, the edge panels being mounted on and extending along opposite lengthwise edges of the main panel, the edge panels projecting upwardly and outwardly of the main panel, yard marking indicia arranged along the main panel, a plurality of spring clips mounted on the edge panels and movable therealong, at least one of the spring clips being mounted on each edge panel, a display gripping panel having a main portion mounted in face-to-face relation to the main panel and a gripping edge portion extending outwardly from one edge of the main portion underlying one of the edge panels, and an indicator member mounted on each of the spring clips and alignable with selected yard marking indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A display for a simulated football game which comprises a display member including an elongated main panel and a pair of edge panels, the edge panels being mounted on and extending along opposite lengthwise edges of the main panel, the edge panels projecting upwardly and outwardly of the main panel, yard marking indicia arranged along the main panel, a plurality of spring clips mounted on the edge panels and movable therealong, at least one of the spring clips being mounted on each edge panel, a display gripping panel having a main portion mounted in face-to-face relation to the main panel and a gripping edge portion extending outwardly from one edge of the main portion underlying one of the edge panels, and an indicator member mounted on each of the spring clips and alignable with selected yard marking indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A display as in claim 1 wherein at least one of the clips includes a pair of clamp plates, spring means urging edges of the clamp plates into gripping relation, a card attached to one of the clamp plates with a portion of the card extending outwardly therefrom and overlying the main panel, and indicia on the card cooperating with the indicia on the main panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A display as in claim 2 wherein the outwardly extending portion of the card extends in face-to-face relation with the main panel.
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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) | 1980-02-29 | 1980-08-30 | 1981-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-29 | 1984-08-30 | 1985-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-29 | 1988-08-30 | 1989-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |