Class Information
Number: 473/510
Name: Games using tangible projectile > Player-held device for both projecting and catching aerial projectile; part thereof or accessory therefor (i.e., combined projector-catcher device) > Both projector and catcher are pocketed
Description: Subject matter wherein either (a) the projector part is also used as the catcher part and is in the form of either a closed-bottom receptacle or an apertured receptacle, the aperture of the apertured receptacle having a dimension somewhat smaller than the projectile, whereby the receptacle, in performing its catching function, is intended to stop, trap, and retain the projectile therein, or (b) the projector part and the catcher part are separate portions of the implement and are both in the form of a closed-bottom receptacle, an apertured receptacle, or a combination of both a closed-bottom receptacle and an apertured receptacle, the aperture of the apertured receptacle having a dimension somewhat smaller than the projectile, whereby the catcher part of the implement, in performing its catching function, is intended to stop, trap, and retain the projectile therein.
Sub-classes under this class:
Patents under this class:
| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6739990 |
Grip for catching a ball |
May. 25, 2004 |
| 6626774 |
Stringless sports racquet |
Sep. 30, 2003 |
| 6004233 |
Adaptive physical education device |
Dec. 21, 1999 |
| 5368306 |
Game for improving eye-hand coordination |
Nov. 29, 1994 |
| 5282634 |
Pincers for throwing and catching a flying disc |
Feb. 1, 1994 |
| 5232226 |
Apparatus and method for propelling and retrieving a disk |
Aug. 3, 1993 |
| 5080371 |
Foot attachable apparatus for tossing and receiving a ball |
Jan. 14, 1992 |
| 4905988 |
Combination dumbell, hand-grip exerciser and handgoal device |
Mar. 6, 1990 |
| 4887820 |
Vacuum ball holding device |
Dec. 19, 1989 |
| 4718676 |
Ball catching cup with leg attachment |
Jan. 12, 1988 |
| 4527801 |
Flyable ball and funnel apparatus |
Jul. 9, 1985 |
| 4302017 |
Ball throwing and catching device |
Nov. 24, 1981 |
| 4266778 |
Ball projecting and catching apparatus |
May. 12, 1981 |
| 4262909 |
Game apparatus |
Apr. 21, 1981 |
| 4157828 |
Disc launching and catching device |
Jun. 12, 1979 |
| 3990702 |
Racquet game |
Nov. 9, 1976 |
| 3931971 |
Projectile having indented surface areas |
Jan. 13, 1976 |
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