US3101946A
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Moving surface ball game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-12
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1982-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George H Ebert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/0608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING AN OPEN-TOPPED FUNNEL-SHAPED HOLDER HAVING A BOWL-SHAPED UPPER PORTION AND A TUBULAR LOWER PORTION, SAID LOWER PORTION COMPRISING A HANDLE FOR SAID HOLDER AND HAVING A CYLINDRICAL PASSAGE EXTENDING AXIALLY THERETHROUGH AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS UPPER END WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID BOWL-SHAPED UPPER PORTION, SAID HANDLE BEING OPEN AT ITS LOWER END, AND A PLURALITY OF BALLS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOLDER, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BALLS HAVING A DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID PASSAGE AND BEING CAPABLE OF PASSING COMPLETELY THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING AN OPEN-TOPPED FUNNEL-SHAPED HOLDER HAVING A BOWL-SHAPED UPPER PORTION AND A TUBULAR LOWER PORTION, SAID LOWER PORTION COMPRISING A HANDLE FOR SAID HOLDER AND HAVING A CYLINDRICAL PASSAGE EXTENDING AXIALLY THERETHROUGH AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS UPPER END WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID BOWL-SHAPED UPPER PORTION, SAID HANDLE BEING OPEN AT ITS LOWER END, AND A PLURALITY OF BALLS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOLDER, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BALLS HAVING A DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID PASSAGE AND BEING CAPABLE OF PASSING COMPLETELY THERETHROUGH.
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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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |