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Volley tennis game
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-08-18
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-08-18
Abstract
Abstract Each of a pair of portable basket members is held by a corresponding player of a corresponding one of two teams. A plurality of ball striking members are held by the remaining players of the teams. Each ball striking member comprises a frame having a net of cord-like members supported therein in matrix configuration. The ball striking members are used to strike a ball of substantially volley ball size in attempting to hit the ball into the basket member of the other team.
Inventors
- 👤 Gloria J. DeAngelis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/002; A63B49/00; A63B49/02; A63B49/035; A63B59/00; A63B60/00; A63B60/40; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B71/00; A63B71/0036; A63B71/0045; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0684; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/60; A63B2225/605; A63B59/20; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0652; A63F7/0656; A63F7/22; A63F7/24; A63F7/2409; A63F7/249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A volley tennis game, for a plurality of players in two teams, comprising a ball of substantially volley ball size; a pair of portable basket members each held by a corresponding player of a corresponding one of the teams; a plurality of ball striking members held by the remaining players of the teams, each ball striking member comprising a frame having a net of cord-like members supported therein in matrix configuration, said ball striking members being utilized to strike the ball in attempting to hit the ball into the basket member of the other team; and a court for positioning the players, said court being substantially rectangular and having four squares each in a corresponding corner of the rectangle and each positioning a player and restricting the player's position to the confines of the square and an additional two squares at opposite sides of the rectangular court and intermediate the corners of the corresponding sides each positioning a basket member holding player and each restricting the player's position to the confines of the square.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A volley tennis game, for a plurality of players in two teams, comprising a ball of substantially volley ball size; a pair of portable basket members each held by a corresponding player of a corresponding one of the teams; a plurality of ball striking members held by the remaining players of the teams, each ball striking member comprising a frame having a net of cord-like members supported therein in matrix configuration, said ball striking members being utilized to strike the ball in attempting to hit the ball into the basket member of the other team; and a court for positioning the players, said court being substantially rectangular and having four squares each in a corresponding corner of the rectangle and each positioning a player and restricting the player's position to the confines of the square and an additional two squares at opposite sides of the rectangular court and intermediate the corners of the corresponding sides each positioning a basket member holding player and each restricting the player's position to the confines of the square.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the basket members comprises a substantially circular frame, a net of cord-like members supported thereby and hanging therefrom, and a pair of generally U-shaped handles on diametrically opposite sides of the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 2, wherein the handles extend inwardly toward each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 2, wherein the handles extend outwardly away from each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the ball striking members has a pair of generally U-shaped handles on opposite sides of the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 1, wherein each ball striking member comprises a substantially rectangular frame having rounded corners and a pair of generally U-shaped handles on opposite sides of the frame and extending inwardly toward each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 1, wherein each ball striking member comprises a substantially circular frame and a pair of generally U-shaped handles on opposite sides of the frame and extending outwardly away from each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 1, wherein each ball striking member comprises a rod-like bat type handle member, a substantially semicircular support member affixed at its center to one end of the handle, a frame of substantially circular configuration having a net of cord-like members supported therein in diametrically extending arrangement, and mounting means mounting said frame in said support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 5, wherein the frame of the basket member has a pair of handles on diametrically opposite sides of the frame, said handles being of generally U-shape and extending inwardly toward each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 8, wherein the handles extend outwardly away from each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a pair of basket supporting members for supporting the basket members in upright positions on the court.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A volley tennis game as claimed in claim 11, wherein each of the basket supporting members comprises a substantially semispherical member and a base plate supporting said semispherical member in substantially upright position.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |