Supports: racks – Special article – Recreational equipment
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-19
2001-12-18
Gibson, Jr., Robert W (Department: 3634)
Supports: racks
Special article
Recreational equipment
C211S087010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06330950
ABSTRACT:
I FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a method to display sports paraphernalia, specifically a hockey stick. The invention utilizes authentic or simulated hockey pucks specially modified and mounted on a plaque so as to provide support for the hockey stick.
II BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
U.S. Pat. No. 2,099,332 discloses a reversible hanger mounting for pictures and the like. This invention is a piece of hardware with the primary purpose of allowing a picture to be hung one of two ways: Either from a nail or screw, or from a wire or cord.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,354,622 discloses a decorative plaque. The invention is designed to be mounted to the wall in a variety of ways and to support a variety of decorative elements. The decorative elements may be removed for moving or storage.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,211,022 discloses a picture frame. The primary purpose of the invention is to display a photograph, painting, or other item carried on a relatively thin piece of sheet material.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,775,129 discloses a wall hanger. The primary purpose of the invention is to provide a means to hang a picture or other item on a wall by various means, including nails, screws, and wire. It is designed to be attached to the item under display.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,248,121 discloses a dual-purpose support apparatus for use in taxidermy. The invention is a single-piece sheet metal stamping designed to mount a game fish or other fauna to a plaque or directly to a wall.
III SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
One object of the present invention is to provide a means to display a hockey stick using authentic or simulated hockey pucks modified for the purpose and mounted to a plaque.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a means to display a different style hockey stick, preferably a goalie stick, using authentic or simulated hockey pucks modified for the purpose and mounted to a plaque in a different manner from the first embodiment.
B. SUMMARY
In accordance with the present invention, display
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includes plaque
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, modified or simulated hockey pucks
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,
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, and fastening means
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for example keyhole fasteners
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. Plaque
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may be made of wood, plastic, or other suitable material and may have decorative edges. The dimensions of the plaque can vary depending upon the desired display size. Two hockey pucks
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,
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are standard or simulated pucks modified to include slots
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and flat sides
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, as shown in FIG.
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. Hockey pucks
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,
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are attached to plaque
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by means of fastening means
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, for example common drywall screws
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, or other suitable fasteners, through holes
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,
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,
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as shown in FIG.
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. Keyhole fasteners
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are attached to the back side of plaque
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by means of common wood screws. A hockey stick to be displayed will rest in cutouts
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made into modified hockey pucks
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,
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. A hockey stick
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to be displayed will rest in cutouts
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made into modified hockey pucks
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,
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.
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Cummings Henry W.
Gibson, Jr. Robert W
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