US4413762A
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Game ball holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-22
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Granted: 1983-11-08
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Expires: 2001-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A game ball holder for holding a ball, such as a tennis ball, on a garment. The holder includes two elongate strips of elastic material arranged side by side with one lateral edge of one strip adjacent to one lateral edge of the other. The adjacent lateral edges are joined together along a prescribed length from each end and unjoined for a prescribed length midway between the ends. The strips are either attached directly to a garment or attached to a base of cloth material which, in turn, is attached to the garment.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Carini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/001; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908; Y10S224/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A ball holder adapted for use on a garment comprising two elongate strips of elastic material, each having two ends and two lateral edges, said strips being arranged side by side with one lateral edge of one strip adjacent to one lateral edge of the other, the adjacent lateral edges being joined together along a prescribed length from each end and unjoined for a prescribed length midway between said ends, the ends of said strips being adapted for attachment to a garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A ball holder adapted for use on a garment comprising two elongate strips of elastic material, each having two ends and two lateral edges, said strips being arranged side by side with one lateral edge of one strip adjacent to one lateral edge of the other, the adjacent lateral edges being joined together along a prescribed length from each end and unjoined for a prescribed length midway between said ends, the ends of said strips being adapted for attachment to a garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ball holder defined in claim 1 further comprising a base adapted for attachment to a garment, the ends of said strips being attached to said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The ball holder defined in claim 2, wherein opposite end portions of each strip are folded back underneath a central portion, such end portions being attached to said base, whereby the means of attachment are hidden from view.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The ball holder defined in claim 2, wherein said base is made of cloth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ball holder defined in claim 2, wherein the base is made of the same material as the garment to which it is adapted to be attached.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ball holder defined in claim 2 wherein said base has an iron-on coating on the side thereof opposite said two strips for ease of attachment to the garment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ball holder defined in claim 2 wherein said strips are sewn to said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ball holder defined in claim 2 wherein said strips are affixed to said base with snaps.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The ball holder defined in claim 1, wherein said lateral edges of said strips are joined together along a line approximately 1/4 of the total strip length from each end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ball holder defined in claim 1, wherein said strips are approximately 6" in length, whereby they are designed to hold a tennis ball.
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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) | 1986-11-07 | 1987-05-09 | 1987-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-07 | 1991-05-09 | 1991-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-07 | 1995-05-09 | 1995-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |