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Illuminated translucent hockey puck
Assignee: NEWCOMB CORKY F
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Filing: 1988-01-25
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Granted: 1989-07-11
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Expires: 2008-01-25
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to an illuminated hockey puck used for playing hockey after dark. The puck is made of translucent plastic and has a passageway or hole extending diametrically through the puck. Inside the passageway is a readily replaceable, chemiluminescent light stick, which when activated renders the puck plainly visible when used in the dark.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson F. Newcomb
- 👤 Nelson F. Newcomb, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/14; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/24; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/74; A63B2225/76; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/04; Y10S273/05; Y10S273/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A hockey puck designed for use at night comprising a substantially cylindrical member of molded translucent plastic material, said cylindrical member being in the shape and size of a conventional hockey puck and further being provided with a permanent longitudinally and diametrically extending passageway, said passageway being of sufficient size to removably accept and retain a chemiluminescent light stick having a length substantially the same as the diameter of the cylindrical member, which when activated renders the cylindrical member visible in the dark.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A hockey puck designed for use at night comprising a substantially cylindrical member of molded translucent plastic material, said cylindrical member being in the shape and size of a conventional hockey puck and further being provided with a permanent longitudinally and diametrically extending passageway, said passageway being of sufficient size to removably accept and retain a chemiluminescent light stick having a length substantially the same as the diameter of the cylindrical member, which when activated renders the cylindrical member visible in the dark.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The hockey puck of claim 1, which further comprises a chemiluminescent light stick in the passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The hockey puck of claim 2, wherein the light stick is activated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The hockey puck of claim 2, wherein the light stick is dead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The hockey puck of claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein the translucent plastic is ethyl vinyl acetate polymer, low density polyethylene polymer, or mixtures thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The hockey puck of claim 5, wherein the translucent plastic is ethyl vinyl acetate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hockey puck of claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, which weighs about 3 ounces.
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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) | 1992-07-10 | 1993-01-09 | 1993-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-10 | 1997-01-09 | 1997-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-10 | 2001-01-09 | 2001-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |