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Multisport practice device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-26
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-10-26
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Abstract

Abstract A multisport practice device for defining a target for and arresting the flight of a ball or other projectile includes a base supporting a pair of laterally spaced-apart upright posts carrying a net closing the space therebetween. Adjustable crossbar members carry eyelet screws for removably hanging the crossbars from vertically spaced-apart hook screws on the upright posts to define a variable-height target area.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert Z. Fox

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 10:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B2063/002

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 164 words
A multisport practice device for defining a target for arresting the flight of a ball or other projectile, said device comprising a base, a pair of elongated laterally spaced-apart support posts mounted on said base and extending vertically upwardly therefrom, a net mounted on said support posts and closing the space therebetween for intercepting and arresting the flight of an associated projectile, a plurality of hook members secured to and vertically spaced apart along each of said support posts so that each hook member on one of said support posts is substantially in horizontal alignment with a corresponding hook member on the other support post, and two crossbar members each having two eyelet members secured thereto respectively adjacent to the opposite ends thereof, said eyelet members on each crossbar member being adapted respectively to receive therein associated horizontally-aligned ones of said hook members for adjustably mounting said crossbar members at vertically spaced-apart locations on said support posts to define therebetween a variable target area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 164 words
A multisport practice device for defining a target for arresting the flight of a ball or other projectile, said device comprising a base, a pair of elongated laterally spaced-apart support posts mounted on said base and extending vertically upwardly therefrom, a net mounted on said support posts and closing the space therebetween for intercepting and arresting the flight of an associated projectile, a plurality of hook members secured to and vertically spaced apart along each of said support posts so that each hook member on one of said support posts is substantially in horizontal alignment with a corresponding hook member on the other support post, and two crossbar members each having two eyelet members secured thereto respectively adjacent to the opposite ends thereof, said eyelet members on each crossbar member being adapted respectively to receive therein associated horizontally-aligned ones of said hook members for adjustably mounting said crossbar members at vertically spaced-apart locations on said support posts to define therebetween a variable target area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 29 words
The device of claim 1, and further including a plurality of fastening members vertically spaced apart along the outer sides of said support posts for fastening said net thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 20 words
The device of claim 1, and further including a top bar interconnecting said support posts at the upper ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 47 words
The device of claim 3, and further including a plurality of fastening members longitudinally spaced apart along said support posts and said top bar for fastening said net thereto, said net substantially closing the area defined by said support posts and said top bar and said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 16 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said net is untensioned and defines a loose projectile-receiving pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 17 words
The device of claim 1, wherein each of said crossbar members is formed of an impact-resistant material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein each of said crossbar members is formed of rubber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 23 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the lateral spacing between said support posts is substantially equal to the width of a baseball base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 20 words
The device of claim 1, and further including brace means interconnecting said base and said support posts for stabilizing same.

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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) 1983-02-11 1983-08-13 1984-02-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-02-11 1987-08-13 1988-02-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-02-11 1991-08-13 1992-02-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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