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Baseball game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-08
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Granted: 1989-10-31
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Expires: 2008-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A simulated baseball game apparatus. The game is played generally in accordance with the rules of actual baseball. The apparatus resembles an actual baseball stadium, and players hit, pitch and field using the game apparatus. Advertising can be placed on the apparatus and can be changed as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Garry L. Burrows
- 👤 Michael R. Burrows
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus resembling an actual baseball stadium having a playing surface, home plate and baseball field indicia, for playing a simulated baseball game comprising; a simulated baseball; hitting means including simulated bats rotatably affixed to both the left and right side of home plate; pitching means for initiating and directing a pitch toward home plate; fielding means including resilient indicia representing fielders affixed at designated areas on the playing surface; hit valuation means; means thereon for advertising products or services, said means including means to change the message as desired; whereby a simulated game of baseball is played thereon.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus resembling an actual baseball stadium having a playing surface, home plate and baseball field indicia, for playing a simulated baseball game comprising; a simulated baseball; hitting means including simulated bats rotatably affixed to both the left and right side of home plate; pitching means for initiating and directing a pitch toward home plate; fielding means including resilient indicia representing fielders affixed at designated areas on the playing surface; hit valuation means; means thereon for advertising products or services, said means including means to change the message as desired; whereby a simulated game of baseball is played thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said simulated bats are detachable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said fielders affixed at designated areas are detachable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said hit valuation means includes regions on said playing surface designating selected hit results.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein; said simulated bats are detachable; said fielders affixed at designated areas are detachable; and said hit valuation means includes regions on said playing surface designating selected hit results.
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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) | 1992-10-30 | 1993-05-01 | 1993-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-30 | 1997-05-01 | 1997-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-30 | 2001-05-01 | 2001-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |