US3558139A
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Amusement devices
Assignee: Brandell Products Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-21
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1989-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device embodying a novel carton and a runner, which may be disposed in the carton in folded position for storage, or which may be disposed in extended position of use, the device affording a practice-putting device, or the like. The bottom wall of the carton includes a scored cutout portion which is adapted to be swung downwardly and rearwardly into latching engagement with a rearward opening in the bottom wall to thus form a ballreceiving opening in the bottom wall and a support for holding the carton at an acute angle to a supporting surface. The carton includes a front wall which is movable from a first vertically extending position wherein tabs thereon engage the carton''s sidewalls and bottom wall to a horizontally extending position wherein tabs thereon are retained in guiding engagement between the two piles of material which form the sidewalls. The runner includes a ball-receiving opening which is adapted to be aligned with the ball-receiving opening in the carton''s bottom wall when the runner is in its extended use position overlying the bottom wall and the front wall in its horizontally extending position. A rear wall of the carton includes cut lines which permit U-shaped tabs to be moved outwardly therefrom to provide brackets for supporting a decorative flag.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Brandell
- 👤 Nick C Kategian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
341 words
An amusement device comprising: a. a carton having: 1. a bottom wall; 2. a rear end wall projecting upwardly from one edge portion of said bottom wall; 3. two sidewalls: a. projecting upwardly fromp6 respective opposite edge portions of said bottom wall; and b. EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM RESPECTIVE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID REAR END WALL IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO EACH OTHER, AND 4. a front end wall: a. connected to another edge portion of said bottom wall remote from said one edge portion; and b. extending between said sidewalls; b. said front end wall being movable between: 1. one position wherein it projects upwardly from said other edge portion in substantially parallel relation to said rear end wall; and 2. another position wherein it projects forwardly from said other edge portion in substantially horizontally eXtending position; and c. a runner made of flexible material, and being movable between: 1. a folded position wherein it is disposed wholly within said carton in covering relation to said bottom wall, when said front end wall is disposed in said one position; and 2. an extended position wherein it: a. is disposed in overlying juxtaposition to said bottom wall and said front end wall, when said front end wall is disposed in said other position; and b. extends forwardly from said front end wall in substantially horizontally extending position; d. said carton having: 1. an opening through said bottom wall; and 2. means for supporting said bottom wall at an acute angle to the horizontal, sloping downwardly from said rear wall to said front wall; and e. said runner having another opening therein; f. said other opening being disposed in overlying alignment with said first mentioned opening when said runner is disposed in said extended position, whereby an article can pass along said runner from in front of said carton, across said front end wall, upwardly across said bottom wall and downwardly through said openings, when said runner is disposed in said extended position and said bottom wall is supported at said acute angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
341 words
An amusement device comprising: a. a carton having: 1. a bottom wall; 2. a rear end wall projecting upwardly from one edge portion of said bottom wall; 3. two sidewalls: a. projecting upwardly fromp6 respective opposite edge portions of said bottom wall; and b. EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM RESPECTIVE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID REAR END WALL IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO EACH OTHER, AND 4. a front end wall: a. connected to another edge portion of said bottom wall remote from said one edge portion; and b. extending between said sidewalls; b. said front end wall being movable between: 1. one position wherein it projects upwardly from said other edge portion in substantially parallel relation to said rear end wall; and 2. another position wherein it projects forwardly from said other edge portion in substantially horizontally eXtending position; and c. a runner made of flexible material, and being movable between: 1. a folded position wherein it is disposed wholly within said carton in covering relation to said bottom wall, when said front end wall is disposed in said one position; and 2. an extended position wherein it: a. is disposed in overlying juxtaposition to said bottom wall and said front end wall, when said front end wall is disposed in said other position; and b. extends forwardly from said front end wall in substantially horizontally extending position; d. said carton having: 1. an opening through said bottom wall; and 2. means for supporting said bottom wall at an acute angle to the horizontal, sloping downwardly from said rear wall to said front wall; and e. said runner having another opening therein; f. said other opening being disposed in overlying alignment with said first mentioned opening when said runner is disposed in said extended position, whereby an article can pass along said runner from in front of said carton, across said front end wall, upwardly across said bottom wall and downwardly through said openings, when said runner is disposed in said extended position and said bottom wall is supported at said acute angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
a rear end wall projecting upwardly from one edge portion of said bottom wall;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
a rear end wall projecting upwardly from one edge portion of said bottom wall;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
another position wherein it projects forwardly from said other edge portion in substantially horizontally eXtending position; and c. a runner made of flexible material, and being movable between:
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
another position wherein it projects forwardly from said other edge portion in substantially horizontally eXtending position; and c. a runner made of flexible material, and being movable between:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
an extended position wherein it: a. is disposed in overlying juxtaposition to said bottom wall and said front end wall, when said front end wall is disposed in said other position; and b. extends forwardly from said front end wall in substantially horizontally extending position; d. said carton having:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
an extended position wherein it: a. is disposed in overlying juxtaposition to said bottom wall and said front end wall, when said front end wall is disposed in said other position; and b. extends forwardly from said front end wall in substantially horizontally extending position; d. said carton having:
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
means for supporting said bottom wall at an acute angle to the horizontal, sloping downwardly from said rear wall to said front wall; and e. said runner having another opening therein; f. said other opening being disposed in overlying alignment with said first mentioned opening when said runner is disposed in said extended position, whereby an article can pass along said runner from in front of said carton, across said front end wall, upwardly across said bottom wall and downwardly through said openings, when said runner is disposed in said extended position and said bottom wall is supported at said acute angle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
102 words
means for supporting said bottom wall at an acute angle to the horizontal, sloping downwardly from said rear wall to said front wall; and e. said runner having another opening therein; f. said other opening being disposed in overlying alignment with said first mentioned opening when said runner is disposed in said extended position, whereby an article can pass along said runner from in front of said carton, across said front end wall, upwardly across said bottom wall and downwardly through said openings, when said runner is disposed in said extended position and said bottom wall is supported at said acute angle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
An amusement device as defined in claim 1, and in which: a. each of said sidewalls comprise two plies; b. said front end wall has two panels projecting from respective opposite ends thereof; c. said front end wall is hinged to said other edge portion for swinging movement between said one and the other positions; and d. said panels:
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
are slidable between said plied during such swinging movement of said front end wall between said one and other positions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
are slidable between said plied during such swinging movement of said front end wall between said one and other positions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
126 words
has another portion foldably connected to said one portion; b. said bottom wall has another opening therein on the side of said edge portion of said opening remote from said other portion of said portion of said bottom wall; c. said portion of said bottom wall is movable between said one and other position around said connection of said one portion thereof with said remainder of said bottom wall to dispose said one portion in downwardly projecting relation to said first mentioned opening; and d. said other portion of said first mentioned portion of said bottom wall is foldably connected to said one portion for movement, when said one portion is disposed in said downwardly projecting position, into position to latchingly engage in said other opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
126 words
has another portion foldably connected to said one portion; b. said bottom wall has another opening therein on the side of said edge portion of said opening remote from said other portion of said portion of said bottom wall; c. said portion of said bottom wall is movable between said one and other position around said connection of said one portion thereof with said remainder of said bottom wall to dispose said one portion in downwardly projecting relation to said first mentioned opening; and d. said other portion of said first mentioned portion of said bottom wall is foldably connected to said one portion for movement, when said one portion is disposed in said downwardly projecting position, into position to latchingly engage in said other opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
two sidewalls: a. projecting upwardly fromp6 respective opposite edge portions of said bottom wall; and b. EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM RESPECTIVE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID REAR END WALL IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO EACH OTHER, AND
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
two sidewalls: a. projecting upwardly fromp6 respective opposite edge portions of said bottom wall; and b. EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM RESPECTIVE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID REAR END WALL IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO EACH OTHER, AND
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
75 words
An amusement device as defined in claim 2, and in which: a. each of said panels has an outwardly projecting ear; and b. when said front end wall is disposed in said one position said ears extend into said bottom wall; and c. when said front end wall is disposed in said other position said ears are disposed between said plies in respective ones of said sidewalls in upwardly spaced relation to said bottom wall.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
An amusement device as defined in claim 1, and in which: a. said means for supporting said bottom wall comprises:
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
34 words
a front end wall: a. connected to another edge portion of said bottom wall remote from said one edge portion; and b. extending between said sidewalls; b. said front end wall being movable between:
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
a front end wall: a. connected to another edge portion of said bottom wall remote from said one edge portion; and b. extending between said sidewalls; b. said front end wall being movable between:
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
An amusement device as defined in claim 4, and in which: a. said portion of said bottom wall:
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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |