US4023800A
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Tennis racket case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-30
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1996-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A case for carrying a tennis racket and balls comprising first and second sides hingedly secured along a flat surface on which the case may be rested and a ball pocket extending outwardly from one of the sides having a flat foot-like surface to support the case in a vertical position when the case is closed and to support the side from which the foot extends in a vertical position when the case is opened.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick E. Haggerty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/56; A63B60/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A tennis racket and ball carrying case comprising: a first side member having at least one flat edge extending along the length of one side thereof; a second side member having at least one flat edge extending along the length of one side thereof; means to pivotally join said first and second side members along correspondingly flat edges; means to disengageably join said side members to close same; ball carrying means comprising a hollow foot member extending outwardly from one of said side members, said foot member having a substantially flat surface formed in the same plane as said flat edges on said first and second side members such that when the case is positioned on the flat edges and flat surface the case will remain upright.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A tennis racket and ball carrying case comprising: a first side member having at least one flat edge extending along the length of one side thereof; a second side member having at least one flat edge extending along the length of one side thereof; means to pivotally join said first and second side members along correspondingly flat edges; means to disengageably join said side members to close same; ball carrying means comprising a hollow foot member extending outwardly from one of said side members, said foot member having a substantially flat surface formed in the same plane as said flat edges on said first and second side members such that when the case is positioned on the flat edges and flat surface the case will remain upright.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination called for in claim 1 with the addition of an extension from said foot member to extend the flat area of the tennis racket case.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination called for in claim 1 wherein means to disengageably join said side members comprises a zipper and a flexible flap attached to one of the side edges arranged to extend over said zipper to protect same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination called for in claim 1 wherein said first and second side members have an arcuate head and a tapered handle region shaped to accept a tennis racket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination called for in claim 1 wherein the foot member is hollow on the interior of said tennis racket case arranged to receive and store tennis balls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination called for in claim 1 with the addition of handle means on the case.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
227 words
A self supporting tennis racket and ball carrying case comprising: a first side member, said side member having an arcuate head portion and a tapered handle portion shaped to accept the racket, said side member further having a deflected edge, said deflected edge being substantially straight along the length of one side of the first side member; a second side member having an arcuate head portion and a tapered handle portion to accept the racket, said side member further having a deflected edge formed to engage the deflected edge of first side member and being substantially straight along the length of one side of the second side member; means to pivotally join said first and second side members along correspondingly substantially straight edges; means to close said side members; ball carrying means comprising a hollow foot member extending outwardly from the arcuate head region of one of the side members, the foot member having a substantially straight bottom surface which is aligned with the substantially straight edge of the first and second side members so as to extend the flat portion of the first and second side members for supporting the racket case when the case is placed upon the substantially straight edges of the case; and handle means attached to the racket case on the first and second side members opposite the substantially straight edge thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
227 words
A self supporting tennis racket and ball carrying case comprising: a first side member, said side member having an arcuate head portion and a tapered handle portion shaped to accept the racket, said side member further having a deflected edge, said deflected edge being substantially straight along the length of one side of the first side member; a second side member having an arcuate head portion and a tapered handle portion to accept the racket, said side member further having a deflected edge formed to engage the deflected edge of first side member and being substantially straight along the length of one side of the second side member; means to pivotally join said first and second side members along correspondingly substantially straight edges; means to close said side members; ball carrying means comprising a hollow foot member extending outwardly from the arcuate head region of one of the side members, the foot member having a substantially straight bottom surface which is aligned with the substantially straight edge of the first and second side members so as to extend the flat portion of the first and second side members for supporting the racket case when the case is placed upon the substantially straight edges of the case; and handle means attached to the racket case on the first and second side members opposite the substantially straight edge 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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |