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Buried sand anchor for volleyball poles and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-11
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1997-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A perforated tubular member is used as a tool for digging a trench in the sand, in which trench the member is buried and used for supporting a pole for a volleyball or like net, two such members being used for two poles and one net.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman V. Frye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:42
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D5/00; E02D5/74; E02D5/80; A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
An anchor of the class described, comprising: an elongated tubular member open at both ends and adapted to be buried in an inclined position in a pre-dug sloped trench for supporting an upright pole for a volleyball net or the like whereby one end portion of the member is substantially below ground level and the other end portion is adjacent to ground level, said one end portion of the member being formed as a scoop enabling the member to be used as a trench-digging tool, said scoop presenting an upper sand-retaining surface, and said ground-adjacent end portion of the member including pole-supporting means in the form of a pair of apertures respectively through diametrically opposite wall portions of the member, said apertures being aligned on an upright axis substantially perpendicular to the horizontal when the member is buried, said member being formed of a relatively stiff yet slightly flexible material capable of being temporarily "ovalized" and recovering its shape at said ground-adjacent end portion to accommodate at least some of the forces applied to the pole during game usage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
An anchor of the class described, comprising: an elongated tubular member open at both ends and adapted to be buried in an inclined position in a pre-dug sloped trench for supporting an upright pole for a volleyball net or the like whereby one end portion of the member is substantially below ground level and the other end portion is adjacent to ground level, said one end portion of the member being formed as a scoop enabling the member to be used as a trench-digging tool, said scoop presenting an upper sand-retaining surface, and said ground-adjacent end portion of the member including pole-supporting means in the form of a pair of apertures respectively through diametrically opposite wall portions of the member, said apertures being aligned on an upright axis substantially perpendicular to the horizontal when the member is buried, said member being formed of a relatively stiff yet slightly flexible material capable of being temporarily "ovalized" and recovering its shape at said ground-adjacent end portion to accommodate at least some of the forces applied to the pole during game usage.
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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |