US3964745A
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Spring mounted pitching deck and projectile for impacting thereon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-24
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Granted: 1976-06-22
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Expires: 1995-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A pitching deck apparatus with a resiliently mounted upper surface, having a pad of woven material on the surface and a target area in the approximate center thereof. In use, flat discs are propelled toward the surface of the pitching deck, the object being to direct the disc accurately enough to stop in the recess portion of the upper surface of the pitching deck. The discs may be of metal or other suitable material and may have a rubber or elastomeric covering thereon such that the cooperation between the resilient mountings of the upper surface, the woven material covering the upper surface and the impinging disc closely simulate the surface characteristics of the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew L. Ogg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A game apparatus comprising: a horizontal upper frame structure affixed to a lower support with resilient mountings, said upper frame structure having a flat upper surface with a target area in the approximate center thereof; a pad affixed to the flat upper surface of said frame structure, said pad having surface frictional characteristics closely approximating a dirt surface, and a space in proximity to the target area of said upper frame support member; and a projectile for directing at said target area, said projectile having surface frictional characteristics which in combination with the pad and the resiliently mounted upper frame support cause the projectile to travel a minimum distance after impacting the pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A game apparatus comprising: a horizontal upper frame structure affixed to a lower support with resilient mountings, said upper frame structure having a flat upper surface with a target area in the approximate center thereof; a pad affixed to the flat upper surface of said frame structure, said pad having surface frictional characteristics closely approximating a dirt surface, and a space in proximity to the target area of said upper frame support member; and a projectile for directing at said target area, said projectile having surface frictional characteristics which in combination with the pad and the resiliently mounted upper frame support cause the projectile to travel a minimum distance after impacting the pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pad comprises a tightly woven carpet material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, wherein said lower support comprises a lower frame structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The game apparatus of claim 3, wherein said resilient mountings are spring members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, wherein said projectile comprises a flat metal disc with an elastomeric coating thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
174 words
A pitching deck apparatus, comprising: a lower frame support structure; an upper frame structure attached to said lower frame support structure through resilient mountings said upper frame structure having a flat upper surface with a target area thereon, said resilient mountings including a plurality of resilient members affixed to said upper and lower frame structures adjacent the edge of said upper and lower frames, said resilient members for permitting controlled movement between said upper and lower frames for absorbing the energy of an object impinging thereon; a pad affixed to the upper surface of said upper frame structure, said pad having recoil characteristics which encourage a projectile landing thereon to cease movement within a relatively short distance, and said pad having an opening therein to accommodate the target area of the upper frame support; and a projectile for directing at said target area, said projectile having surface friction characteristics which in concert with the pad and the resiliently mounted upper frame structure cause the projectile to travel a minimum distance after impacting the pad.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
174 words
A pitching deck apparatus, comprising: a lower frame support structure; an upper frame structure attached to said lower frame support structure through resilient mountings said upper frame structure having a flat upper surface with a target area thereon, said resilient mountings including a plurality of resilient members affixed to said upper and lower frame structures adjacent the edge of said upper and lower frames, said resilient members for permitting controlled movement between said upper and lower frames for absorbing the energy of an object impinging thereon; a pad affixed to the upper surface of said upper frame structure, said pad having recoil characteristics which encourage a projectile landing thereon to cease movement within a relatively short distance, and said pad having an opening therein to accommodate the target area of the upper frame support; and a projectile for directing at said target area, said projectile having surface friction characteristics which in concert with the pad and the resiliently mounted upper frame structure cause the projectile to travel a minimum distance after impacting the pad.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pitching deck apparatus of claim 6, wherein said resilient mountings are spring members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pitching deck apparatus of claim 6, wherein said projectile comprises a flat metal disc with an elastomeric coating thereon.
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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) | 1979-06-22 | 1979-12-22 | 1980-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-12-22 | 1984-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-22 | 1987-12-22 | 1988-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |