US4183536A
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Illuminated hockey puck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-26
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Granted: 1980-01-15
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Expires: 1997-10-26
Abstract
Abstract Hockey puck structure is disclosed to include a generally cylindrical impact member of translucent material and a plug means disposed within the impact member containing a light source.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicolas W. Platt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/14; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/74; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A hockey puck comprising a generally cylindrical impact member having an axially extending bore therethrough, said bore including a generally centrally disposed circular shoulder; plug means releasably secured in said axially extending bore of said impact member, said plug means having an axially extending bore coaxial with said axially extending bore of said impact member, said plug means further including a relieved annular channel in its peripheral surface, said circular shoulder of said impact means and said annular channel of said plug means cooperating to define a releasable locking means for securing said plug within said impact member; illumination means disposed within said plug means, said illumination means comprising a chemiluminescent light source including at least a first and a second chemiluminescent material which, when mixed, emit light incident to their interaction; and a frangible barrier disposed in said axially extending bore of said plug means for separating at least of one said chemiluminescent materials from the other chemiluminescent material prior to mixing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A hockey puck comprising a generally cylindrical impact member having an axially extending bore therethrough, said bore including a generally centrally disposed circular shoulder; plug means releasably secured in said axially extending bore of said impact member, said plug means having an axially extending bore coaxial with said axially extending bore of said impact member, said plug means further including a relieved annular channel in its peripheral surface, said circular shoulder of said impact means and said annular channel of said plug means cooperating to define a releasable locking means for securing said plug within said impact member; illumination means disposed within said plug means, said illumination means comprising a chemiluminescent light source including at least a first and a second chemiluminescent material which, when mixed, emit light incident to their interaction; and a frangible barrier disposed in said axially extending bore of said plug means for separating at least of one said chemiluminescent materials from the other chemiluminescent material prior to mixing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plug member comprises a body element and a cap element and wherein said body element and said cap element cooperate to define said annular channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plug member comprises a body element and a cap element and wherein said annular channel is formed in the outer cylindrical surface of said body element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said body element includes at least a pair of bores formed therein, said bores being in fluid communication and being for receiving said at least two chemiluminescent materials.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said bores are parallel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein at least one of said chemiluminescent materials is contained within a frangible container, said container being breakable in response to a shock to permit mixing of said chemiluminescent materials and a reaction to generate light.
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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) | 1983-01-14 | 1983-07-16 | 1984-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-14 | 1987-07-16 | 1988-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-14 | 1991-07-16 | 1992-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |