US3594925A
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Amusement device
Assignee: BRUTOCO DEVELOPEMENT CO
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Filing: 1969-01-02
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-01-02
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device comprising a generally parallelepiped-shaped frame member in which a plurality of spherical mass retaining yokes are freely suspended. The frame member includes a pair of sideplates detachably connected by a plurality of elongated braces, and the mass-retaining members are detachably mounted in the frame member, whereby the entire device may be assembled in a relatively compact package for carrying or storing.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Pierre Abbat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 01:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/06; G09B23/08; A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device which may be packaged as a compact unit, and which may be readily assembled, disassembled and reassembled; said improved amusement device comprising: a pair of upstanding side members detachably connected to one another; each of said upstanding side members having an upper end; each of said upstanding members including means for engaging connecting means; connecting means extending between and detachably connecting said pair of upstanding side members in spaced relation to one another; a plurality of spaced ball-retaining members detachably and swingably mounted between said upstanding side members; each of said ball-retaining members including a supporting shaft detachably mounted between said upstanding side members adjacent said upper ends of said side members; each of said ball-retaining members further comprising ball-suspending means connected to said supporting shaft and extending downwardly therefrom; each of said ball-suspending means having a lower end adapted to hold a ball; and a ball mounted in said lower end of each of said ball-suspending means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device which may be packaged as a compact unit, and which may be readily assembled, disassembled and reassembled; said improved amusement device comprising: a pair of upstanding side members detachably connected to one another; each of said upstanding side members having an upper end; each of said upstanding members including means for engaging connecting means; connecting means extending between and detachably connecting said pair of upstanding side members in spaced relation to one another; a plurality of spaced ball-retaining members detachably and swingably mounted between said upstanding side members; each of said ball-retaining members including a supporting shaft detachably mounted between said upstanding side members adjacent said upper ends of said side members; each of said ball-retaining members further comprising ball-suspending means connected to said supporting shaft and extending downwardly therefrom; each of said ball-suspending means having a lower end adapted to hold a ball; and a ball mounted in said lower end of each of said ball-suspending means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device according to claim 1, wherein each of said upstanding side members coMprises a substantially rectangular frame member provided with a plurality of spaced sockets adjacent its said upper end; said sockets being adapted to receive the ends of said supporting shafts of said ball retaining members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device according to claim 1, wherein each of said upstanding side members comprises a substantially rectangular frame member having four corners; and wherein said means for engaging said connecting means comprises means defining a socket at each of said corners; and wherein said connecting means comprises shaftlike connecting braces extending between and detachably connecting said upstanding side members; each of said connecting braces having opposite ends extending into said corner sockets of said upstanding side members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
159 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device according to claim 1, wherein each of said upstanding side members comprises a substantially rectangular frame member having four corners; and wherein said means for engaging said connecting means comprises means defining a socket at each of said corners; and wherein said connecting means comprises shaftlike connecting braces extending between and detachably connecting said upstanding side members; each of said connecting braces having opposite ends extending into said corner sockets of said upstanding side members; wherein each of said corner sockets comprises a substantially circular, deformable socket; each of said connecting braces being generally t-shaped in cross section, with one leg of the ''''t'''' intersecting the other leg of the ''''t'''' at a point spaced from the center of said other leg, whereby each of said brace-receiving sockets in said side plates will deform when the end of a connecting brace is inserted into said socket, thereby forming a secure connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device according to claim 1, wherein each of said upstanding side members comprises a substantially rectangular frame member having a web portion; and means defining a plurality of holes in said web portion for receiving and retaining the ends of said balls when said amusement device is disassembled and packaged into a compact unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device according to claim 1, wherein each of said balls comprises a spherical steel ball.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An improved collision ball type of amusement device according to claim 1, wherein said upstanding side members, said connecting means and said ball-retaining members are all molded from a bendable plastic material.
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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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |