US4635943A
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Indoor and outdoor game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-01-22
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Granted: 1987-01-13
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Expires: 2006-01-22
Abstract
Abstract This indoor and outdoor game is designed to be played by one person or may be competitively played by from two to four players. Primarily, it consists of a plurality of saucer shaped plastic discs that are tossed at an opponent's hoop to be received therein, for scoring points. A stand is provided for supporting poles attached to the hoops, and a net is attached to each hoop at the top, for engaging with the discs as they pass through.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry Lumpkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
An Indoor and Outdoor game comprising: (a) a stand, said stand comprising a base, a pole secured to said base and extending upwardly therefrom, a target hoop mounted to the top of said pole, and means securing said hoop at a lowermost portion thereof to said pole for adjustably tilting said hoop about a generally horizontal axis, and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
An Indoor and Outdoor game comprising: (a) a stand, said stand comprising a base, a pole secured to said base and extending upwardly therefrom, a target hoop mounted to the top of said pole, and means securing said hoop at a lowermost portion thereof to said pole for adjustably tilting said hoop about a generally horizontal axis, and
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
8 words
(b) a disc for throwing through said hoop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
8 words
(b) a disc for throwing through said hoop.
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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) | 1990-01-12 | 1990-07-14 | 1991-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-12 | 1994-07-14 | 1995-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-12 | 1998-07-14 | 1999-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |