US4060243A
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Combination chalk holder and cue slide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-24
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-06-24
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a combination chalk holder and cue slide adapted to be worn as a ring on the player's finger. The device comprises a band adapted to encircle a finger, the band comprising a means to releasably engage a piece of chalk, means to fasten the ends of the band to form a ring around the finger and a strip of material such as felt which serves as a cue slide.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Langan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D15/00; A63D15/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In combination, a chalk holder and a flexible cue slide band for encircling a finger of a pool or billiards player, said band including a felt material cue slide portion said band further including on one end thereof a strip of narrower width than said cue slide portion, said strip having Velcro hooks on one side thereof, said band further including on the other end thereof a patch of Velcro loops said Velcro hooks and loops being engaged to fasten said band on a player's finger; said chalk holder being releasably attached to said patch by a means to releasably engage said a chalk holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination, a chalk holder and a flexible cue slide band for encircling a finger of a pool or billiards player, said band including a felt material cue slide portion said band further including on one end thereof a strip of narrower width than said cue slide portion, said strip having Velcro hooks on one side thereof, said band further including on the other end thereof a patch of Velcro loops said Velcro hooks and loops being engaged to fasten said band on a player's finger; said chalk holder being releasably attached to said patch by a means to releasably engage said a chalk holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as described in claim 1 wherein said means for releasably engaging said chalk holder comprises Velcro loops on said band and Velcro hooks on said chalk holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said cue slide is slidably mounted on said band to permit relative movement between said slide and said band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as described in claim 1 wherein said means for releasably engaging said chalk holder comprises snap fastener having male and female portions.
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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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |