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US3101198A
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Automatically scoring dart board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-04
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1981-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:31
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J5/00; F41J5/04; F41J5/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A TARGET AND MISSILE GAME IN WHICH THE MISSILES DO NOT PASS THROUGH THE TARGET COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, (A) A TARGET HAVING TWO SPACED CONDUCTIVE LAYERS THE FIRST BEING RESILIENTLY MOUNTED AND CAPABLE OF BEING BENT IN MOMENTARILY WHEN STRUCK BY A MISSILE, AND (B) MISSILES PROVIDED WITH CONDUCTIVE TIPS, THE ADJACENT PORTION THERETO BEING NONCONDUCTIVE, THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CONDUCTIVE TIP BEING LESS THAN THE NORMAL SPACING BETWEEN THE CONDUCTIVE LEYERS OF THE TARGET, MEANS TO PREVENT THE NONCONDUCTIVE ADJACENT PORTION FROM PASSING THROUGH THE TARGET WHEREBY CONTACT IS MADE BETWEEN THE LAYERS THROUGH THE CONDUCTIVE TIP WHEN THE MISSILE BENDS IN THE FIRST LAYER ON STRIKING AND CONTACT IS BROKEN WHEN THE FIRST LAYER RETURNS TO ITS NORMAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A TARGET AND MISSILE GAME IN WHICH THE MISSILES DO NOT PASS THROUGH THE TARGET COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, (A) A TARGET HAVING TWO SPACED CONDUCTIVE LAYERS THE FIRST BEING RESILIENTLY MOUNTED AND CAPABLE OF BEING BENT IN MOMENTARILY WHEN STRUCK BY A MISSILE, AND (B) MISSILES PROVIDED WITH CONDUCTIVE TIPS, THE ADJACENT PORTION THERETO BEING NONCONDUCTIVE, THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CONDUCTIVE TIP BEING LESS THAN THE NORMAL SPACING BETWEEN THE CONDUCTIVE LEYERS OF THE TARGET, MEANS TO PREVENT THE NONCONDUCTIVE ADJACENT PORTION FROM PASSING THROUGH THE TARGET WHEREBY CONTACT IS MADE BETWEEN THE LAYERS THROUGH THE CONDUCTIVE TIP WHEN THE MISSILE BENDS IN THE FIRST LAYER ON STRIKING AND CONTACT IS BROKEN WHEN THE FIRST LAYER RETURNS TO ITS NORMAL POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |