US4253673A
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Piece for catch and toss game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-04
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A game or sport utilizing a baton which is thrown and caught between players in a prescribed manner. The baton has a blade and a handle and may be provided with a high visibility protective covering and protective end tips. The complete assembly includes a field assembly using a flexible member or rope having color coded markers and ground stakes for establishing the proper playing areas and boundaries.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis B. Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B65/00; A63B67/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A game piece for a game which is played by manually throwing the game piece between the players, the object of which is to catch the game piece in a prescribed manner, said game piece comprising: (a) an elongate generally cylindrical body member having opposite first and second ends with the balance point being at the approximate axial midpoint of said body, said body defining a blade area and a handle area, the handle area extending axially along said body from said first end to a terminus along said body and the blade area extending from the terminus of the handle area to said second end; (b) padding extending about said body in at least the blade area; (c) a sleeve of a durable fabric encasing said blade area; (d) a covering extending coextensive with said handle area and defining an axially extending portion by which the piece is to be caught, said handle being devoid of any radially extending projections and being visibly distinctive from said blade area; and (e) protective tip means secured at said first and second ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A game piece for a game which is played by manually throwing the game piece between the players, the object of which is to catch the game piece in a prescribed manner, said game piece comprising: (a) an elongate generally cylindrical body member having opposite first and second ends with the balance point being at the approximate axial midpoint of said body, said body defining a blade area and a handle area, the handle area extending axially along said body from said first end to a terminus along said body and the blade area extending from the terminus of the handle area to said second end; (b) padding extending about said body in at least the blade area; (c) a sleeve of a durable fabric encasing said blade area; (d) a covering extending coextensive with said handle area and defining an axially extending portion by which the piece is to be caught, said handle being devoid of any radially extending projections and being visibly distinctive from said blade area; and (e) protective tip means secured at said first and second ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The game piece of claim 1 wherein said sleeve is a high visibility color.
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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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |