US4489940A
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Practice goaltender
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-29
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Granted: 1984-12-25
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Expires: 2002-09-29
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus disclosed is a life-size silhouette figure of a goaltender, preferably for the game of ice hockey, mounted on a movable support base, and including a rigid board undersurface attached to the base support stand, a resilient overlayer outwardly covering the support surface, and an outer covering over the entire resilient layer and partially compressing the resilient layer against the board surface. An embodiment of the invention includes a hinge attachment between the board structure and the base support stand, and removable braces between the base support stand and the rear of the board structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur G. Amundson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0024; A63B69/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A practice goaltender for ice hockey and the like, comprising (a) a vertically aligned sheet cut into the general shape of a goaltender silhouette; (b) a base member hingedly attached at the bottom of said sheet and extending rearwardly therefrom; (c) a resilient material layer covering the front surface of said sheet; (d) an outer covering over said resilient layer, attached along the rear surface of said sheet and at least partially compressing said resilient material layer; and (e) at least one support brace extending proximate the rear top of said sheet to proximate the rear of said base member; (f) a pivotal assembly attached to said base member, said assembly including a wheel member and a pointed member, and means for pivoting to engage either member with the ground or ice; and (g) a base bumper attached to said sheet across the bottom front surface of said outer covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A practice goaltender for ice hockey and the like, comprising (a) a vertically aligned sheet cut into the general shape of a goaltender silhouette; (b) a base member hingedly attached at the bottom of said sheet and extending rearwardly therefrom; (c) a resilient material layer covering the front surface of said sheet; (d) an outer covering over said resilient layer, attached along the rear surface of said sheet and at least partially compressing said resilient material layer; and (e) at least one support brace extending proximate the rear top of said sheet to proximate the rear of said base member; (f) a pivotal assembly attached to said base member, said assembly including a wheel member and a pointed member, and means for pivoting to engage either member with the ground or ice; and (g) a base bumper attached to said sheet across the bottom front surface of said outer covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising means for attachment of a hockey goaltender stick to said sheet.
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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) | 1987-12-25 | 1988-06-25 | 1988-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-25 | 1992-06-25 | 1992-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-25 | 1996-06-25 | 1996-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |