Games using tangible projectile – Projectile – per se; part thereof or accessory therefor – Arrow – dart – or shuttlecock; part thereof
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-06
2001-11-13
Ricci, John A. (Department: 3712)
Games using tangible projectile
Projectile, per se; part thereof or accessory therefor
Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof
Reexamination Certificate
active
06315687
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to sporting equipment, and more particularly to a shuttlecock including interchangeable components and which may be struck by the foot, knee, or other parts of the body as well as paddles and other equipment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention is directed to amusements and sporting equipment generally, and more particularly to a shuttlecock designed to be struck with the foot, knee, or other parts of the body as well as by paddles and other equipment.
The typical shuttlecock used in badminton is a small plastic piece with a rubber head; however, other larger shuttlecocks have been proposed in the past for play without a racket, see e.g. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,265,886 and 2,911,219, wherein shuttlecocks are disclosed having heads from a series of plastic spring-like portions and paper sheets, respectively. The present invention is an improvement over the prior shuttlecocks because it allows for interchangeable and adjustable springing mechanisms, an adjustable weight for adjusting the shuttlecock's center of gravity, and interchangeable tail portions, thereby providing a shuttlecock which is user-adjustable to allow for various configurations depending on the desired play characteristics.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
A shuttlecock of simple and durable construction designed for fitness, including a shaft to which are attached an interchangeable and adjustable springing mechanism which allows one to adjust the amount by which the shuttlecock bounces from an impact, and an interchangeable weight which allows the shuttlecock's center of gravity to be adjusted. Additionally, the shuttlecock is designed such that it has an easily interchangeable tail portion which provides the option of using a variety of tails, such as plastic or rubber blades, feathers, streamers, etc. The shuttlecock is designed to be hit by any portion of the body or by a paddle or racket as necessary for a particular game.
Accordingly, the primary object of the invention is to provide a shuttlecock for kicking, hitting, or striking with either one's body or with a paddle or racket which has an adjustable and interchangeable springing mechanism, an interchangeable weight portion, and an interchangeable tail portion.
Other objects and advantages will be come apparent in the following specification when considered in light of the attached drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4995619 (1991-02-01), Hwang
patent: 5265886 (1993-11-01), Hum
patent: 25803 (1905-12-01), None
patent: 22138 (1906-10-01), None
patent: 4606 (1913-02-01), None
Todd Troy A.
Tran Phong T.
Ricci John A.
Tope-Mckay & Associates
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