US4706860A
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Ball quiver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-05-19
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Granted: 1987-11-17
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Expires: 2006-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A ball quiver for holding tennis balls is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Leider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/001; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
In a tennis ball quiver comprising, in combination, a spine, at least one ring and retainers so constructed and configured as to form a cage for holding at least two tennis balls, the cage being sufficiently resilient to permit a tennis ball to be removed from and inserted into the cage by resilient displacement of a retainer or ring, and means for securing the cage to the user, the improvement wherein the securing means comprises first and second belt halves and a diamond-shaped harness attaching the belt to the spine of the cage, the diamond shaped harness comprising four straps, a first end of a first pair of said straps being attached adjacent a first end of the spine and a first end of a second pair of said straps being attached adjacent a second end of the spine, the first pair of straps extending downwardly and outwardly from the spine and the second pair of straps extending upwardly and outwardly from the spine, when the quiver is in use, the second end of one of the first pair and one of the second pair of straps being attached to one end of the first belt half, the second end of the other of the first pair and the other of the second pair of straps being attached to one end of the second belt half, the two pairs of straps defining, when the quiver is in use, a diamond having one point above and one point below the belt, and one point on one side and one point on the other side of the spine, for thereby holding the spine of the quiver snugly against the side of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
281 words
In a tennis ball quiver comprising, in combination, a spine, at least one ring and retainers so constructed and configured as to form a cage for holding at least two tennis balls, the cage being sufficiently resilient to permit a tennis ball to be removed from and inserted into the cage by resilient displacement of a retainer or ring, and means for securing the cage to the user, the improvement wherein the securing means comprises first and second belt halves and a diamond-shaped harness attaching the belt to the spine of the cage, the diamond shaped harness comprising four straps, a first end of a first pair of said straps being attached adjacent a first end of the spine and a first end of a second pair of said straps being attached adjacent a second end of the spine, the first pair of straps extending downwardly and outwardly from the spine and the second pair of straps extending upwardly and outwardly from the spine, when the quiver is in use, the second end of one of the first pair and one of the second pair of straps being attached to one end of the first belt half, the second end of the other of the first pair and the other of the second pair of straps being attached to one end of the second belt half, the two pairs of straps defining, when the quiver is in use, a diamond having one point above and one point below the belt, and one point on one side and one point on the other side of the spine, for thereby holding the spine of the quiver snugly against the side of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The ball quiver of claim 1 wherein the belt further comprises: length adjusting means comprising a ring and hook-and-loop fastener means secured to the respective other ends of the first and second belt halves.
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) | 1990-11-16 | 1991-05-18 | 1991-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-16 | 1995-05-18 | 1995-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-16 | 1999-05-18 | 1999-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |