US4009779A
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Kit for use in playing volleyball or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A packaged kit or assemblage of components useful for the playing of volleyball or the like comprises a pair of ground anchors and a plurality of net post sections arranged in such manner that the post sections include two sets of three sections each arranged so that the six posts are parallel to each other and the ground anchors each include tubular parts strung on one post section, dual-legs means straddling the post sections, and post-supporting parts spaced from the post sections and providing a carrying handle, the kit overall being in "suitcase" form.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman V. Frye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A kit for playing volleyball or the like, comprising a pair of generally Z-shaped ground anchors, each having a generally hollow cylindrical ground-penetrating part, a post-supporting part and a pair of parallel legs extending between the parts, said parts lying generally on parallel axes and extending respectively in opposite directions from the legs, the legs being spaced apart on the order of the inside diameter of the ground-penetrating part, said anchors being arranged in the kit with their post-supporting parts coaxial and facing toward each other and the ground-penetrating parts coaxial and facing away from each other, a plurality of net post sections, including a first section passed through the coaxial ground-penetrating parts and additional sections parallel to the first section and passed through the spaced-apart legs, and means holding the anchors and posts together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A kit for playing volleyball or the like, comprising a pair of generally Z-shaped ground anchors, each having a generally hollow cylindrical ground-penetrating part, a post-supporting part and a pair of parallel legs extending between the parts, said parts lying generally on parallel axes and extending respectively in opposite directions from the legs, the legs being spaced apart on the order of the inside diameter of the ground-penetrating part, said anchors being arranged in the kit with their post-supporting parts coaxial and facing toward each other and the ground-penetrating parts coaxial and facing away from each other, a plurality of net post sections, including a first section passed through the coaxial ground-penetrating parts and additional sections parallel to the first section and passed through the spaced-apart legs, and means holding the anchors and posts together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention defined in claim 1, in which the holding means confines the post sections together and toward the ground-penetrating parts to leave the post-supporting parts in spaced relation to the confined sections so that the post-supporting parts serve as a carrying handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined in claim 2, including a net disposed against the posts and held by the holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention defined in claim 3, in which the legs are spaced apart lengthwise of the post sections and the net is located substantially between the legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention defined in claim 3, in which the holding means is a strap-like element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined in claim 5, in which the element is elastic and has opposite end releasably interconnected to each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined in claim 1, in which the facing post-supporting parts respectively include aligned tubular portions facing toward each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention defined in claim 7, in which the facing portions abut each other and a keeper member is fitted into the tubular portions to hold said parts against relative angular displacement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined in claim 8, in which the post-supporting parts are, respectively, identical lengths of tubing secured to the legs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention defined in claim 1, in which the post sections comprise two sets of three sections per set, said sections are of substantially equal length and the three sections of each set are adapted to be assembled for play in coaxial end-to-end relation.
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) | 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 |