US4127272A
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Portable soccer goal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-19
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Granted: 1978-11-28
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Expires: 1997-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A portable soccer goal which can be disassembled into compact linear units for easy transport. The framework comprises two collapsible triangular end supports and a sectional crossbar, with the crossbar attached to the end supports in a pivotal arrangement so as to facilitate assembly of the goal.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon G. Pennell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/004; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A portable soccer goal, comprising: (a) a crossbar which can be disassembled into a plurality of sections for portability; (b) two collapsible triangular end supports with hinge fasteners on two corners and a pin fastener on the third; (c) pivotal means of attaching said crossbar and said end supports which allows the end supports to swivel on a length of pipe attached to the crossbar, thereby facilitating assembly of the goal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A portable soccer goal, comprising: (a) a crossbar which can be disassembled into a plurality of sections for portability; (b) two collapsible triangular end supports with hinge fasteners on two corners and a pin fastener on the third; (c) pivotal means of attaching said crossbar and said end supports which allows the end supports to swivel on a length of pipe attached to the crossbar, thereby facilitating assembly of the goal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A portable soccer goal, as recited in claim 1, in which each triangular end support comprises three lengths of tubular material attached to make a right triangle, with the right angle between the horizontal and vertical members and the hypotenuse toward the rear when the goal is in position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A triangular end support, as recited in claim 2, with members attached to each other in such a way that when the pin fastener on one corner is removed, the hinge fasteners on the other corners permit the triangular unit to be collapsed into one linear piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A portable soccer goal, as recited in claim 1, in which the means of attaching crossbar to end support is a length of pipe of which one end is attached at a right angle to the crossbar, and the other end slips into the upright member of the triangular end support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A portable soccer goal, as recited in claim 1, in which the sections of the crossbar are joined by means of an interior sleeve fastened to one section and slipping into the adjacent one, being then secured with a pin.
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) | 1981-11-27 | 1982-05-29 | 1982-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-27 | 1986-05-29 | 1986-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-27 | 1990-05-29 | 1990-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |