Gate for a paddle and ball game
US7429223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2210/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to a gate apparatus for a paddle and ball game, to a game including the same and to methods for playing the game. The gate apparatus comprises a frame for delimiting a closed region above the ground for a ball to be transferred therethrough and a base element for elevating and stabilizing the frame above the ground. The gate can be permanently installed or can be a portable gate. Preferably the gate is assembled from components disengageably connected to each other.
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