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US4146225A
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Paddle ball game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-22
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1996-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A game having two playing surfaces one suspended above the other. A ball or other missile is bounced off one surface so that it hits the second surface. One or both surfaces may be irregular to impart random bounces to the ball or missile.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl H. Hallett
- 👤 Wayne K. Hallett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A table ball game apparatus comprising: missile means; paddle means; a first horizontal playing surface in the form of a table; said table having at least one conical surface irregularity to allow the missile means to bounce randomly when set in motion by the paddle means; said conical surface irregularity having its apex pointed upwardly; said table being substantially circular to allow for rapid player movement above the table; a second horizontal playing surface spaced vertically above the table to allow the missile means to be bounced between the two playing surfaces by the paddle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A table ball game apparatus comprising: missile means; paddle means; a first horizontal playing surface in the form of a table; said table having at least one conical surface irregularity to allow the missile means to bounce randomly when set in motion by the paddle means; said conical surface irregularity having its apex pointed upwardly; said table being substantially circular to allow for rapid player movement above the table; a second horizontal playing surface spaced vertically above the table to allow the missile means to be bounced between the two playing surfaces by the paddle means.
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) | 1982-03-26 | 1982-09-25 | 1983-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-26 | 1986-09-25 | 1987-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-26 | 1990-09-25 | 1991-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |