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Keeper for a game missile and a game implement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-22
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 2001-01-22
Abstract
Abstract According to the embodiments depicted, the keeper comprises a plastic article of manufacture having an annulus for receiving therein a game implement, such as a baseball bat, and another annulus for receiving therein a game missile, such as a baseball. The latter annulus has joined thereto a hemispheric cup in which to retain the missile. The annuli are joined together by means of a web, and the missile-receiving annulus is reinforced with an annular rib.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen R. Melvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A keeper, for a game missile and a game implement, comprising: a first annulus; a second annulus coupled to said first annulus; wherein one of said first and second annuli has an inside diameter substantially corresponding to a cross-sectional dimension of a game missile; the other of said first and second annuli has an inside diameter substantially corresponding to a cross-sectional dimension of a game implement; a sleeve integral with said one annulus; a hemispheric cup integral with said sleeve; said sleeve defining a straight cylinder, and being tangential to said cup; said cup, sleeve and other annulus being formed of a common material and having a substantially common material thickness of a given dimension; said one annulus, sleeve and cup have a common, first axis; said other annulus has a second axis; said other annulus has an axial length of said given dimension, corresponding to said material thickness; and said cup, sleeve, and annuli are of one-piece construction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A keeper, for a game missile and a game implement, comprising: a first annulus; a second annulus coupled to said first annulus; wherein one of said first and second annuli has an inside diameter substantially corresponding to a cross-sectional dimension of a game missile; the other of said first and second annuli has an inside diameter substantially corresponding to a cross-sectional dimension of a game implement; a sleeve integral with said one annulus; a hemispheric cup integral with said sleeve; said sleeve defining a straight cylinder, and being tangential to said cup; said cup, sleeve and other annulus being formed of a common material and having a substantially common material thickness of a given dimension; said one annulus, sleeve and cup have a common, first axis; said other annulus has a second axis; said other annulus has an axial length of said given dimension, corresponding to said material thickness; and said cup, sleeve, and annuli are of one-piece construction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A keeper, according to claim 1, wherein: said diameters are of diverse dimensions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A keeper, according to claim 1, wherein: at least one of said annuli has a reinforcing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A keeper, according to claim 3, wherein: said reinforcing means comprises an annular rib.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A keeper, according to claim 1, wherein: said axes are substantially parallel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A keeper, according to claim 1, wherein: said axes are substantially normal to each other.
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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) | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | 1986-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-27 | 1990-06-28 | 1990-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-27 | 1994-06-28 | 1994-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |