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Dasher board for ice skating rinks and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-20
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Granted: 1981-06-09
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Expires: 1999-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A dasher board for ice skating rinks is disclosed comprising a flat front panel member with a flange adjacent the lower edge to support the panel in a vertical upright position. The panel has a sheet member containing indicia in the form of advertising or the like located adjacent the front portion of the panel and a window means is positioned over the sheet member and secured to the panel. A kickplate is also provided adjacent the lower edge to absorb the impact of hockey pucks and the like. The method of constructing the dasher board is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R. Tippmann
- 👤 Richard G. Daugherty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:49
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/22; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006; G09F15/0012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window on said front portion of said panel, (c) means for supporting indicia, said means located between said front portion of said panel and said window, (d) means to secure said window to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window on said front portion of said panel, (c) means for supporting indicia, said means located between said front portion of said panel and said window, (d) means to secure said window to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The dasher board as set forth in claim 1 wherein said front portion of said panel has an indented portion on the surface thereof and said means for supporting indicia and said window are positioned in said indented portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dasher board as set forth in claim 1 wherein said window is a plate of transparent, highly impact resistant, plastic-like material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The dasher board as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for supporting indicia is a sheet of material having indicia applied thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dasher board as set forth in claim 1 wherein said securing means extends through said window and said panel member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dasher board as set forth in claim 1 wherein said securing means extends through said window, said means supporting indicia and said panel member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination with a dasher board for ice skating rinks of the type having a panel member with a substantially flat front portion, a flange member adjacent the lower edge of the front portion for maintaining said panel member in a vertical upright position on the rink and a means secured to the front portion adjacent the rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like, a window on said front portion of said panel, means for supporting indicia located between said front portion of said panel and said window, and means to secure said window to said panel member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination with a dasher board for ice skating rinks of the type having a panel member with a substantially flat front portion, a flange member adjacent the lower edge of the front portion for maintaining said panel member in a vertical upright position on the rink and a means secured to the front portion adjacent the rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like, a window on said front portion of said panel, means for supporting indicia located between said front portion of said panel and said window, and means to secure said window to said panel member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said front portion of said panel has an indented portion on the surface thereof and said means for supporting indicia and said window are positioned within said indented portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said means for supporting indicia is a sheet of material having indicia applied thereto.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
98 words
The method of making a dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising the steps of: (a) providing a panel member having a substantially flat front portion, a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, and means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impack of hockey pucks and the like; (b) placing a window proximate said front portion, (c) locating a means supporting indicia between said front portion of said panel and said window, and (d) securing said window to said panel member.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
98 words
The method of making a dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising the steps of: (a) providing a panel member having a substantially flat front portion, a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, and means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impack of hockey pucks and the like; (b) placing a window proximate said front portion, (c) locating a means supporting indicia between said front portion of said panel and said window, and (d) securing said window to said panel member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as set forth in claim 10 wherein said indicia is applied adjacent said front portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as set forth in claim 10 wherein said indicia is formed directly on said window.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as set forth in claim 10 wherein said front portion of said panel has an indented portion and said provided indicia and said window are located in said indented portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as set forth in claim 10 wherein said means for providing indicia is formed directly on said window.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
112 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window in said front portion of said panel, said window and said front portion of said panel being in the same plane, (c) means for supporting indicia, said means located between said front portion of said panel and said window, (d) means to secure said window means to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
112 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window in said front portion of said panel, said window and said front portion of said panel being in the same plane, (c) means for supporting indicia, said means located between said front portion of said panel and said window, (d) means to secure said window means to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
102 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window on said front portion of said panel, said window having an inner surface adjacent said front portion of said panel, (c) indicia formed on said inner surface of said window, (d) means to secure said window to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
102 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom for supporting said panel member in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window on said front portion of said panel, said window having an inner surface adjacent said front portion of said panel, (c) indicia formed on said inner surface of said window, (d) means to secure said window to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
89 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom from supporting said panel members in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window on said front portion of said panel, (c) indicia formed on said front portion of said panel, (d) means to secure said window to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
89 words
A dasher board for ice skating rinks comprising: (a) a panel member having a substantially flat front portion and a flange member extending perpendicular therefrom from supporting said panel members in a vertical upright position on said rink, (b) a window on said front portion of said panel, (c) indicia formed on said front portion of said panel, (d) means to secure said window to said panel member, and (e) means secured to said front portion adjacent said rink for absorbing the impact of hockey pucks and the like.
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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) | 1984-06-08 | 1984-12-08 | 1985-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-08 | 1988-12-08 | 1989-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-08 | 1992-12-08 | 1993-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |