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Arm wrestling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-05
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1989-09-05
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus for signaling the winner of an arm wrestling match. The game apparatus has cups for receiving the contestants'' elbows, wrist bands to be worn by the contestants, scoring members to be placed at either side of the line of centers of the elbow cups against which a contestant, to win, must force his opponent''s wrist band, and signaling devices for indicating contact of the contestants'' wrist bands with their respective scoring members.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence W Jeffrey
- 👤 Robert D Jeffrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/28; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/129; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S482/00; Y10S482/905; Y10S482/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
Arm wrestling apparatus comprising: a pair of elbow cups having upwardly opening recesses to cradle the elbows of the contestants'' wrestling arms, and wrist bands to be worn by the contestants, a pair of scoring members to be placed at opposite sides of the line of centers of said elbow cups, and signaling means including coacting means on each wrist band and a scoring member for signaling contact of each wrist band with its respective scoring member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
Arm wrestling apparatus comprising: a pair of elbow cups having upwardly opening recesses to cradle the elbows of the contestants'' wrestling arms, and wrist bands to be worn by the contestants, a pair of scoring members to be placed at opposite sides of the line of centers of said elbow cups, and signaling means including coacting means on each wrist band and a scoring member for signaling contact of each wrist band with its respective scoring member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Arm wrestling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said coacting means on said wrist bands and scoring members comprise means for causing said members to adhere to the bands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Arm wrestling apparatus according to claim 2 wherein: said coacting means comprise magnetic means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
Arm wrestling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said signaling means comprise an electrical signal device for each wrist band and its scoring member, and said coacting means comprising means for energizing each signal device in response to scoring contact of the respective wrist band with its scoring member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
Arm wrestling apparatus according to claim 4 wherein: said wrist bands include electrical contacts, said scoring members include electrically conductive housings containing said signal devices and batteries for energizing said devices, and means electrically connecting the signal device, battery, and housing of each scoring member to its wrist band contact in a manner such that engagement of the contact with the housing energizes the corresponding signal device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
Arm wrestling apparatus to be used by two contestants in an arm wrestling game wherein the contestants support elbows of corresponding arms on a horizontal surface with their hands clasped, comprising: a pair of adjustable annular flexible wrist bands to be worn about the contestants'' wrists and adjustable in diameter to fit a range of wrist sizes, a pair of scoring members having bottom sides to be placed on said horizontal surface at opposite sides of the line of centers between the contestants'' elbows and opposite top sides, and signaling means including coacting means on each wrist band and the top side of a scoring member for signaling contact of each wrist band with its respective scoring member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
Arm wrestling apparatus to be used by two contestants in an arm wrestling game wherein the contestants support elbows of corresponding arms on a horizontal surface with their hands clasped, comprising: a pair of adjustable annular flexible wrist bands to be worn about the contestants'' wrists and adjustable in diameter to fit a range of wrist sizes, a pair of scoring members having bottom sides to be placed on said horizontal surface at opposite sides of the line of centers between the contestants'' elbows and opposite top sides, and signaling means including coacting means on each wrist band and the top side of a scoring member for signaling contact of each wrist band with its respective scoring member.
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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) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |