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Soccer practice machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-02-14
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Granted: 1987-10-13
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Expires: 2006-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A soccer practice machine (10) has a planar surface (14) and a delivery tube (20) configured and positioned to deliver a soccer ball (24) proximate to the planar surface (14). A blower (26) provides sufficient air in the tube (20) for ejecting the soccer ball (24) from the delivery tube. A target (16) corresponds dimensionally to a soccer goal and is positioned remote from the delivery tube (20) and planar surface (14). A figure (42) attached to drive (44) is movably positioned in front of the target (16).
Inventors
- 👤 Hugo S. Carzino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/06; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/70; A63B69/00; A63B69/002; A63B69/40; A63B69/409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, a delivery tube configured and positioned to deliver a soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a blower connected to provide sufficient air in said delivery tube for ejecting the soccer ball from said delivery tube, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface remote from said delivery tube, a figure movably positioned in front of said target, means connected to move the figure in front of said target, a plurality of sensors for determining a trajectory of the soccer ball, and control means connected to receive trajectory input from said plurality of sensors and to control operation of said figure moving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, a delivery tube configured and positioned to deliver a soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a blower connected to provide sufficient air in said delivery tube for ejecting the soccer ball from said delivery tube, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface remote from said delivery tube, a figure movably positioned in front of said target, means connected to move the figure in front of said target, a plurality of sensors for determining a trajectory of the soccer ball, and control means connected to receive trajectory input from said plurality of sensors and to control operation of said figure moving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, a delivery tube configured and positioned to deliver a soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a blower connected to provide sufficient air in said delivery tube for ejecting the soccer ball from said delivery tube, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface remote from said delivery tube, feed chute connected to supply the soccer ball to said delivery tube, and a pinch roller drive in said feed chute for urging the soccer ball into said delivery tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, a delivery tube configured and positioned to deliver a soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a blower connected to provide sufficient air in said delivery tube for ejecting the soccer ball from said delivery tube, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface remote from said delivery tube, feed chute connected to supply the soccer ball to said delivery tube, and a pinch roller drive in said feed chute for urging the soccer ball into said delivery tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The soccer practice machine of claim 2 in which said feed chute and said delivery tube extend beneath a floor connected between said planar surface and said target, said floor being sloped to allow a soccer ball on said floor between said planar surface and said target to roll toward said feed chute and said delivery tube ejects the soccer ball at a side of said planar surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The soccer practice machine of claim 3 additionally comprising an enclosure over said planar surface and said target.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, means configured and positioned to deliver a moving soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface away from said ball delivery means, a figure movably positioned in front of said target, means connected to move the figure in front of said target, plurality of sensors for determining a trajectory of the soccer ball, and control means connected to receive trajectory input from said plurality of sensors and to control operation of said figure moving means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, means configured and positioned to deliver a moving soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface away from said ball delivery means, a figure movably positioned in front of said target, means connected to move the figure in front of said target, plurality of sensors for determining a trajectory of the soccer ball, and control means connected to receive trajectory input from said plurality of sensors and to control operation of said figure moving means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
181 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, means configured and positioned to deliver a moving soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface away from said ball delivering means, a figure movably positioned in front of said target, means connected to move the figure in front of said target, a floor extending between said planar surface and said target, said ball delivering means comprising a tube extending beneath said floor and having an end positioned to eject the soccer ball at a side of said planar surface, a blower connected to provide sufficient air in said tube to eject the soccer ball from the end of said tube a feed chute beneath said floor and connected to supply the soccer ball to said tube, and a pinch roller drive in said feed chute for urging the soccer ball into said tube, said floor being sloped so that a soccer ball on said floor between said planar surface and said target will roll into said feed chute.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
181 words
A soccer practice machine, comprising a planar surface, means configured and positioned to deliver a moving soccer ball proximate to said planar surface, a target corresponding dimensionally to a soccer goal positioned in front of said planar surface away from said ball delivering means, a figure movably positioned in front of said target, means connected to move the figure in front of said target, a floor extending between said planar surface and said target, said ball delivering means comprising a tube extending beneath said floor and having an end positioned to eject the soccer ball at a side of said planar surface, a blower connected to provide sufficient air in said tube to eject the soccer ball from the end of said tube a feed chute beneath said floor and connected to supply the soccer ball to said tube, and a pinch roller drive in said feed chute for urging the soccer ball into said tube, said floor being sloped so that a soccer ball on said floor between said planar surface and said target will roll into said feed chute.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The soccer practice machine of claim 6 additionally comprising an enclosure over said planar surface and said target.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-10-12 | 1991-04-13 | 1991-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-12 | 1995-04-13 | 1995-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-12 | 1999-04-13 | 1999-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |