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Billiard banking aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-29
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A training device for determining the theoretical point to aim a billiard ball at a billiard table cushion when attempting a bank shot.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick G. Josenhans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D15/00; A63D15/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A device for training in banking skill in the game of billiards comprising: a. a substantially flat, rigid base having at least one straight edge and two holes, said straight edge disposed in parallel relationship to the line connecting the centers of said two holes, b. two essentially flat elongated pointers of substantially mirror-image structural identity, each rotatably supported above said base by a pivot pin engaging with one of said holes, and containing adjacent its forward pointing extremity a series of gear teeth disposed in an arcuate path whose center of curvature coincides with said pivot pin, said pointers being positioned in opposed coplanar relationship causing mating of said teeth such that, at any acute angle of the longitudinal axis of one pointer with said line, the opposed pointer will present an acute angle of equal value on the same side of said line but in the opposite direction, and c. means for retaining said pivot pins within said holes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
A device for training in banking skill in the game of billiards comprising: a. a substantially flat, rigid base having at least one straight edge and two holes, said straight edge disposed in parallel relationship to the line connecting the centers of said two holes, b. two essentially flat elongated pointers of substantially mirror-image structural identity, each rotatably supported above said base by a pivot pin engaging with one of said holes, and containing adjacent its forward pointing extremity a series of gear teeth disposed in an arcuate path whose center of curvature coincides with said pivot pin, said pointers being positioned in opposed coplanar relationship causing mating of said teeth such that, at any acute angle of the longitudinal axis of one pointer with said line, the opposed pointer will present an acute angle of equal value on the same side of said line but in the opposite direction, and c. means for retaining said pivot pins within said holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said straight edge is positioned in said base forward of said line and the forward pointing extremities of said pointers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the positioning of said pointers and the proportionate sizes of said pointers and said base are such that the forward ends of said pointers do not extend beyond the forward end of said base, and said pointers do not intersect in any of their rotative positions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |