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Ball cup for table soccer game

US5482272A · kind A · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 1994
Grant dateJan 9, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 2, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2007/345
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention is directed to a table game, such as table soccer that includes a unitary ball cup. The unitary ball cup includes a quarter-sphere receiving structure, a flange and barbed tangs for releasably securing the ball cup to the game table. The function of the unitary ball cup is to put a game ball into play. The invention also enhances the aesthetics of the game table, and eases installation and assembly.

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