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Tennis serve training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-25
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1998-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A tennis serve training device is provided which includes an elongated rigid handle adapted to being gripped as a tennis racquet is gripped. The handle includes a first end and a second end portion. A pair of elongated flexible pouches are secured directly to the second end portion. Each pouch is adapted to receive at least one tennis ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett Daulton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/38; A63B69/385
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A tennis serve training device comprising an elongated rigid handle, adapted to being gripped in the manner in which a tennis racquet is gripped, and including a first end and a second end portion opposite said first end, said second end portion incuding a planar slot oriented generally perpendicular to the axis of said handle and having outlets on each of two opposing sides of said handle, and a pair of elongated flexible pouches, each of said pouches including a first second secured directly to said second end portion of said handle at a point within said slot and each pouch passing outwardly through one of said slot openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A tennis serve training device comprising an elongated rigid handle, adapted to being gripped in the manner in which a tennis racquet is gripped, and including a first end and a second end portion opposite said first end, said second end portion incuding a planar slot oriented generally perpendicular to the axis of said handle and having outlets on each of two opposing sides of said handle, and a pair of elongated flexible pouches, each of said pouches including a first second secured directly to said second end portion of said handle at a point within said slot and each pouch passing outwardly through one of said slot openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said slot outlets are parallel and spaced apart by a distance of at least about 2 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein each of said pouch first sections linearly contacts the exterior of said handle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3997159A
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US3845953A
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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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |