US3091459A
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Magnetic game
Assignee: Mag Powr Games Inc
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Filing: 1959-10-05
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1979-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Lindman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/068; A63F3/00; A63F3/00895; A63F2003/00899; A63F2003/00927; A63F2003/0093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
IN A GAME PLAYED WITH MAGNETIZED PLAYERS ADAPTED TO BE SLIDEABLY MOVED OVER A GAME BOARD UNDER INFLUENCE OF OPERATING MAGNETS MOVED BENEATH SAID GAME BOARD, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF MAGNETIZED PLAYER UNITS VISUALLY DELINEATED INTO FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSING TEAMS OF PLAYERS; SAID PLAYER UNITS EACH COMPRISING A BAR MAGNET PROVIDED WITH A FLAT BASE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING SAID BAR MAGNET IN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR SLIDEABLE MOVEMENT ALONG THE SURFACE OF A GAME BOARD; THE NORTH AND SOUTH POLES OF THE BAR MAGNETS COMPRISING THE PLAYERS OF SAID FIRST TEAM ARRANGED SIMILARLY AND WITH THE NORTH POLE OF EACH SITUATED ADJACENT THE BASE PORTION OF THE PLAYER, WHEREBY THE PLAYERS WITHIN SAID FIRST TEAM ARE MAGNETICALLY REPELLENT TO EACH OTHER IN UPRIGHT POSITION; THE NORTH AND SOUTH POLES OF THE BAR MAGNETS COMPRISING THE PLAYERS OF SAID SECOND TEAM ARRANGED SIMILARLY AND WITH THE SOUTH POLE OF EACH SITUATED ADJACENT THE BASE PORTION OF THE PLAYER, WHEREBY THE PLAYERS WITHIN SAID SECOND TEAM ARE MAGNETICALLY REPELLENT TO EACH OTHER AND MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTIVE TO THE PLAYERS OF SAID FIRST TEAM IN UPRIGHT POSITION; AND AT LEAST ONE OPERATING MAGNET PROVIDED TO MANIPULATE EACH TEAM FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GAME BOARD, SAID OPERATING MAGNETS FOR OPPOSITE TEAMS DISPOSED WITH THEIR NORTH AND SOUTH POLES IN VERTICALLY OPPOSITE POLARITY SO THAT EACH SAID OPERATING MAGNET IS MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTIVE TO ONLY THE PLAYERS OF THE TEAM IT IS RESPECTIVELY ADAPTED TO MANIPULATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
IN A GAME PLAYED WITH MAGNETIZED PLAYERS ADAPTED TO BE SLIDEABLY MOVED OVER A GAME BOARD UNDER INFLUENCE OF OPERATING MAGNETS MOVED BENEATH SAID GAME BOARD, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF MAGNETIZED PLAYER UNITS VISUALLY DELINEATED INTO FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSING TEAMS OF PLAYERS; SAID PLAYER UNITS EACH COMPRISING A BAR MAGNET PROVIDED WITH A FLAT BASE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING SAID BAR MAGNET IN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR SLIDEABLE MOVEMENT ALONG THE SURFACE OF A GAME BOARD; THE NORTH AND SOUTH POLES OF THE BAR MAGNETS COMPRISING THE PLAYERS OF SAID FIRST TEAM ARRANGED SIMILARLY AND WITH THE NORTH POLE OF EACH SITUATED ADJACENT THE BASE PORTION OF THE PLAYER, WHEREBY THE PLAYERS WITHIN SAID FIRST TEAM ARE MAGNETICALLY REPELLENT TO EACH OTHER IN UPRIGHT POSITION; THE NORTH AND SOUTH POLES OF THE BAR MAGNETS COMPRISING THE PLAYERS OF SAID SECOND TEAM ARRANGED SIMILARLY AND WITH THE SOUTH POLE OF EACH SITUATED ADJACENT THE BASE PORTION OF THE PLAYER, WHEREBY THE PLAYERS WITHIN SAID SECOND TEAM ARE MAGNETICALLY REPELLENT TO EACH OTHER AND MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTIVE TO THE PLAYERS OF SAID FIRST TEAM IN UPRIGHT POSITION; AND AT LEAST ONE OPERATING MAGNET PROVIDED TO MANIPULATE EACH TEAM FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GAME BOARD, SAID OPERATING MAGNETS FOR OPPOSITE TEAMS DISPOSED WITH THEIR NORTH AND SOUTH POLES IN VERTICALLY OPPOSITE POLARITY SO THAT EACH SAID OPERATING MAGNET IS MAGNETICALLY ATTRACTIVE TO ONLY THE PLAYERS OF THE TEAM IT IS RESPECTIVELY ADAPTED TO MANIPULATE.
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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) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |