US4482157A
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Tip ball game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-02
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2003-02-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a game which is a combination of basic basketball, football, volleyball and soccer. This combination is so designed to show the beauty of each sport as well as providing recreational exercise. Total athletic skills are displayed in the game and more people are given the chance to participate since it is so designed that a small person can participate as well as a large person.
Inventors
- 👤 Algernon McNeil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
The method of playing a ball type sport game comprising: designating an elongated court having ends and a central area; providing a goal means approximately five feet in diameter disposed about eight feet above the middle of the center area; designating areas of said court adjacent its ends as special backman box play areas; designating an area generally in the center of said central area and below said goal means as a special goalie box play area; designating areas adjacent to and between said special backman box play areas and said special goalie box play area as special free tip play areas; designating areas between said special free tip play areas and said special goalie box area as volley play areas; providing rules of game play; and playing a ball type sport type game on said court by said rules whereby an improved
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
The method of playing a ball type sport game comprising: designating an elongated court having ends and a central area; providing a goal means approximately five feet in diameter disposed about eight feet above the middle of the center area; designating areas of said court adjacent its ends as special backman box play areas; designating an area generally in the center of said central area and below said goal means as a special goalie box play area; designating areas adjacent to and between said special backman box play areas and said special goalie box play area as special free tip play areas; designating areas between said special free tip play areas and said special goalie box area as volley play areas; providing rules of game play; and playing a ball type sport type game on said court by said rules whereby an improved
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said elongated court is approximately eight-four feet by fifty feet in size.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said special backman box play areas are approximately five feet by fifty feet in size.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said special goalie box play area is approximately thirteen by thirteen feet in size.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said special free tip play areas are approximately twelve by fifty feet in size.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said special volley play areas are approximately twenty-five by fifty feet in size.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said ball used in conjunction with said game is approximately twenty-seven inches in diameter, is inflated to approximately seven psi, and has a total weight of approximately twelve ounces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-13 | 1988-05-14 | 1988-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-13 | 1992-05-14 | 1992-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-13 | 1996-05-14 | 1996-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |