US3092384A
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Balancing game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-05
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Herne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/26; A63F9/28; A63F9/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A BALANCING SKILL GAME COMPRISING A BALANCEABLE, ROCKABLE BASE HAVING STABLE EQUILIBRIUM AND A PLURALITY OF IDENTICAL, ELONGATED PLAYING ELEMENTS HAVING SELECTIVE MULTI-POSITION ATTACHMENT MEANS AT THEIR ENDS, SAID ROCKABLE BASE HAVING AN ATTACHMENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH AT LEAST ONE END OF ANY OF SAID PLAYING ELEMENTS FOR SECURING SAID PLAYING ELEMENT THERETO, THE ATTACHMENT MEANS OF SAID PLAYING ELEMENTS BEING OPERATIVE TO EFFECT AN UNSYMMETRICAL CONFIGURATION OF SAID ELEMENTS BY SELECTIVE SEQUENTIAL ATTACHMENTS OF PLAYING ELEMENTS TO EACH OTHER, WHEREIN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF SAID CONFIGURATION IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING SAID BASE IN A BALANCED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A BALANCING SKILL GAME COMPRISING A BALANCEABLE, ROCKABLE BASE HAVING STABLE EQUILIBRIUM AND A PLURALITY OF IDENTICAL, ELONGATED PLAYING ELEMENTS HAVING SELECTIVE MULTI-POSITION ATTACHMENT MEANS AT THEIR ENDS, SAID ROCKABLE BASE HAVING AN ATTACHMENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH AT LEAST ONE END OF ANY OF SAID PLAYING ELEMENTS FOR SECURING SAID PLAYING ELEMENT THERETO, THE ATTACHMENT MEANS OF SAID PLAYING ELEMENTS BEING OPERATIVE TO EFFECT AN UNSYMMETRICAL CONFIGURATION OF SAID ELEMENTS BY SELECTIVE SEQUENTIAL ATTACHMENTS OF PLAYING ELEMENTS TO EACH OTHER, WHEREIN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF SAID CONFIGURATION IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING SAID BASE IN A BALANCED CONDITION.
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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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |