US4164928A
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Basketball tossing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-01
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Granted: 1979-08-21
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Expires: 1996-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A hand-held device for tossing a basketball of standard size and shape, up into the air consistently at the same height is provided having a basketball rest plate attached to a spring-loaded firing assembly which is inside a casing having a firing mechanism assembly for discharging the firing assembly. The firing mechanism assembly includes a pivoted trigger that engages notches on a firing rod which is attached to a basketball support plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Hurshel Meares
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B65/00; A63B65/12; A63B65/122; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A hand held device for tossing a basketball of standard size and shape and specific curvature radius up into the air a predetermined distance which comprises: (a) a rest plate having a surface on which said basketball can sit, said surface having a curvature radius like said specific curvature radius of said basketball; (b) a casing structure; (c) a spring-loaded firing assembly attached to said rest plate and connected to said casing structure; said firing assembly having a firing rod provided with notches at pre-determined positions on said firing rod; and (d) a firing mechanism assembly having a trigger pivotably attached to said casing structure and having a notched end section of sufficient width to fit about said firing rod and into one of said firing rod notches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A hand held device for tossing a basketball of standard size and shape and specific curvature radius up into the air a predetermined distance which comprises: (a) a rest plate having a surface on which said basketball can sit, said surface having a curvature radius like said specific curvature radius of said basketball; (b) a casing structure; (c) a spring-loaded firing assembly attached to said rest plate and connected to said casing structure; said firing assembly having a firing rod provided with notches at pre-determined positions on said firing rod; and (d) a firing mechanism assembly having a trigger pivotably attached to said casing structure and having a notched end section of sufficient width to fit about said firing rod and into one of said firing rod notches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hand-held device according to claim 1 wherein said firing rod's notches extend completely around the circumference of said firing rod to form a groove.
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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) | 1982-08-20 | 1983-02-19 | 1983-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-20 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-20 | 1991-02-19 | 1991-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |