US3396970A
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Tennis ball including needle punched fabric cover
Assignee: American Felt Co
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Filing: 1966-02-15
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Granted: 1968-08-13
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Expires: 1986-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Redmond Power Fraser
- 👤 Elbirt A Woodward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B39/00; A63B39/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A TENNIS BALL COMPRISING A RESILIENT SPHERICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER, A FELT-LIKE FABRIC COVER MEMBER STRETCHED OVER THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER, AND FABRIC HAVING A LARGE NUMBER OF FIBERS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES OF THE FABRIC AND NEEDLE-PUNCHED THEREFROM, AND ADHESIVE MEANS ADHERING SAID COVER MEMBER TO SAID SUPPORTING SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A TENNIS BALL COMPRISING A RESILIENT SPHERICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER, A FELT-LIKE FABRIC COVER MEMBER STRETCHED OVER THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER, AND FABRIC HAVING A LARGE NUMBER OF FIBERS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES OF THE FABRIC AND NEEDLE-PUNCHED THEREFROM, AND ADHESIVE MEANS ADHERING SAID COVER MEMBER TO SAID SUPPORTING SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3065520A
Cited
GB1006227A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-08-13 | 1972-02-12 | 1972-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-13 | 1976-02-12 | 1976-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-13 | 1980-02-12 | 1980-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |