US4139966A
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Trick rope device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-22
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A trick rope device for forming a noose in a horizontal plane includes a rope member having one end formed into a noose. The other end of the rope is swiveling joined to a handle portion. A mechanism is provided for controlling the speed of rotation of the rope member. A flashing light unit is disposed within the handle portion, wherein the flashing of the light unit is directly dependable upon the speed of rotation of the rope member.
Inventors
- 👤 John Connell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63J; A63J21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A trick rope device for forming a noose in a horizontal plane, which comprises: an elongated rope member, means for forming one end of said rope member for forming said noose of said rope member, a handle portion having an upper and a lower housing portion, said housing portions removably secured together, a first ball member, said first ball member disposed for rotation in said upper housing said ball member receiving another end of said rope member therethrough; and a second ball member, said second ball member disposed for rotation in said lower housing portion, said ball member receiving said another end of said rope member therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A trick rope device for forming a noose in a horizontal plane, which comprises: an elongated rope member, means for forming one end of said rope member for forming said noose of said rope member, a handle portion having an upper and a lower housing portion, said housing portions removably secured together, a first ball member, said first ball member disposed for rotation in said upper housing said ball member receiving another end of said rope member therethrough; and a second ball member, said second ball member disposed for rotation in said lower housing portion, said ball member receiving said another end of said rope member therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said noose forming means further comprises said one end of said rope member formed in a loop, a clamp means for maintaining said loop, and said other end of said rope member extending through said loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said handle further comprises: said lower housing portion having a base, an upwardly extending cylindrically shaped side wall, and a top, said top of said lower housing portion receiving said rope member therethrough; and said upper housing portion having a concave top with an aperture therethrough, and a downwardly extending sidewall, said sidewall of said upper housing portion fitting over said side wall of said lower housing portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein said walls of said upper housing portion and said lower housing portion are a transparent deformable plastic for permitting pressure to be exerted on said ball members to control the speed of rotation of said ball members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising a clamp element disposed on said another end of said rope member below said second ball member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A device according to claim 4, further comprising: a light means disposed in said lower housing portion, a battery means disposed in said lower housing portion an intermittent electric switching means disposed in said lower housing portion, said switching means wired in a series circuit to said light means and said battery means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 6, further including an on/off electrical switch in said series circuit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
87 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said intermittant switching means further comprises: first and second electrical conductive strips disposed on an inner surface of said sidewall of said lower housing portion, said first strip wired to said battery means, said second strip wired to said light means; and a plurality of half annularly shaped metallic bands embedded in said second ball member of non-conductive material, said annular shaped metallic band making intermittant electric contact simultaneously with said two strips thereby causing said light means to flash.
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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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |