US4369215A
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Finger held pompon
Assignee: PERREN GERBER AN ASSOCIATES Inc IL CORP
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Filing: 1981-12-07
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2001-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A pompon is provided that includes a plastic body member that has strands attached to an end thereof, and wherein a clip is provided for holding the strands in place on the member. One end of the holder or member is open so that a coupon or the like can be conveniently inserted within the member. Suitable advertisements, logos, and the like can be imprinted on the outer surface of the finger held pompom. The finger held pompon includes a receptacle that is constructed of plastic material of resilient characteristics whereby the user's finger can be conveniently inserted within the device to provide a convenient means of manipulating the pompon.
Inventors
- 👤 Matt D. Offen
- 👤 Frederick M. Sanders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:22
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04D; D04D7/00; D04D7/04; D04D7/06; G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/1397
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
As a new article of manufacture, a hand-held pompon comprising a body member of pliable plastic memory material having one end open and its interior hollow, said hollow body member adapted to have a user's finger inserted therein and advertising indicia placed on the outer surface thereof, said body member defining a normally flattened receptacle having side edges and spaced apart front and rear flattened surfaces, and a hollow stem extending distally from the end of the body member opposite the open end thereof, said stem terminating in an outer enlarged nodule having an annular shoulder at the inner portion thereof; a plurality of pompon strands adjacent said stem; and a clamping retainer securing a portion of said strands to said stem, and said retainer abutting said shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
As a new article of manufacture, a hand-held pompon comprising a body member of pliable plastic memory material having one end open and its interior hollow, said hollow body member adapted to have a user's finger inserted therein and advertising indicia placed on the outer surface thereof, said body member defining a normally flattened receptacle having side edges and spaced apart front and rear flattened surfaces, and a hollow stem extending distally from the end of the body member opposite the open end thereof, said stem terminating in an outer enlarged nodule having an annular shoulder at the inner portion thereof; a plurality of pompon strands adjacent said stem; and a clamping retainer securing a portion of said strands to said stem, and said retainer abutting said shoulder.
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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) | 1986-01-17 | 1986-07-19 | 1987-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-17 | 1990-07-19 | 1991-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-17 | 1994-07-19 | 1995-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |