US4245843A
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Hockey target
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-13
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A hockey shooting target comprises a target element mounted in a peripheral framework, from which the element is removed on being struck by a properly aimed hockey puck, ball, etc. A saddle is provided for mounting the framework at suitable locations in the goalmouth of a hockey net. The target element is of flexible compressible impact resistant material, e.g. rubbery foam polyurethane, to permit its repeated re-use as a target element.
Inventors
- 👤 Denis O. Griggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A hockey shooting target assembly comprising: a flexible compressible impact resistant target element having a front target surface and an opposed rear surface; an impact resistant framework defining an aperture for reception therein of the target element; the target element being a releasable interference fit in the aperture of the framework and removable therefrom by impacts administered to the target surface of the target element; means for attaching the framework to a hockey goal post or crossbar so that the target surface of the target element mounted in said framework is presented forwardly of the goal mouth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A hockey shooting target assembly comprising: a flexible compressible impact resistant target element having a front target surface and an opposed rear surface; an impact resistant framework defining an aperture for reception therein of the target element; the target element being a releasable interference fit in the aperture of the framework and removable therefrom by impacts administered to the target surface of the target element; means for attaching the framework to a hockey goal post or crossbar so that the target surface of the target element mounted in said framework is presented forwardly of the goal mouth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The target assembly of claim 1 wherein the framework has a front face comprising a peripheral inwardly extending front lip and a side wall extending rearwardly from said front lip, the target element being received as an interference fit against the side wall thereof, with its front target surface towards said front lip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The target assembly of claim 2 wherein the means for attaching the framework comprises a saddle formation extending outwardly therefrom, said saddle formation having an outer surface shaped to co-operate with a hockey goal post, and a releasable strap for securing the saddle formation to the goal post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The target assembly of claim 3 wherein the saddle formation is integral with the framework, and the outer surface thereof comprises a shallow channel, extending for a length of at leat one inch, so as to retain the framework in fixed angular relationship with respect to the plane of the goal mouth when the framework is secured to a goal post by engagement of said channel therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The target assembly of claim 1, claim 3 or claim 4 wherein the framework is a generally planar annular ring and the target element is a disc of suitable diameter to be received as an impact susceptible interference fit in the annulus defined by the side wall of said ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The target assembly of claim 3 wherein the framework is a generally planar annular ring and the target element is a disc of suitable diameter to be received as an impact suseptible interference fit in the annulus defined by the side wall of said ring, the side wall of said framework being cylindrical and the front and rear lips extending inwardly at right angles thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The target assembly of claim 6 wherein the target element is made of soft resilient foam rubber or plastic.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |