US3106401A
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Game boards
Assignee: Shampaine Ind Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-12
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1981-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Moran H David
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D15/00; A63D15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A PORTABLE GAME DEVICE COMPRISING A FLAT RECTILINEAR BOARD HAVING PERIPHERAL MARGINS AND A REBOUND FRAME EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AROUND THE ENTIRE MARGIN OF SAID BOARD, SAID REBOUND FRAME BEING FORMED OF A SOLID SYNTHETIC RESIN, SAID GAME BOARD BEING KERFED ALONG ITS PERIPHERAL MARGINS TO FORM A LATERALLY PRESENTED SLOT, SAID FRAME INTEGRALLY INCLUDING A LATERALLY PROJECTING TONGUE SIZED FOR SNUG-FITTING FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE SLOT WHEREBY TO SECURE THE FRAME TO THE EDGE OF THE GAME BOARD, SAID FRAME CONSISTING OF AN INITIALLY STRAIGHT LENGTH OF BENDABLE MATERIAL HAVING A LENGTH EXACTLY EQUAL TO THE PERIMETER OF THE BOARD SO AS TO EXTEND COMPLETELY THEREAROUND, SAID FRAME HAVING A PAIR OF TERMINAL ENDS WHICH COME INTO ENDWISE ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT WHEN SAID FRAME IS SECURED TO SAID BOARD AND BEING HELD IN ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT BY THE INTER-ENGAGEMENT OF THE TONGUE AND THE SLOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A PORTABLE GAME DEVICE COMPRISING A FLAT RECTILINEAR BOARD HAVING PERIPHERAL MARGINS AND A REBOUND FRAME EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AROUND THE ENTIRE MARGIN OF SAID BOARD, SAID REBOUND FRAME BEING FORMED OF A SOLID SYNTHETIC RESIN, SAID GAME BOARD BEING KERFED ALONG ITS PERIPHERAL MARGINS TO FORM A LATERALLY PRESENTED SLOT, SAID FRAME INTEGRALLY INCLUDING A LATERALLY PROJECTING TONGUE SIZED FOR SNUG-FITTING FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE SLOT WHEREBY TO SECURE THE FRAME TO THE EDGE OF THE GAME BOARD, SAID FRAME CONSISTING OF AN INITIALLY STRAIGHT LENGTH OF BENDABLE MATERIAL HAVING A LENGTH EXACTLY EQUAL TO THE PERIMETER OF THE BOARD SO AS TO EXTEND COMPLETELY THEREAROUND, SAID FRAME HAVING A PAIR OF TERMINAL ENDS WHICH COME INTO ENDWISE ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT WHEN SAID FRAME IS SECURED TO SAID BOARD AND BEING HELD IN ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT BY THE INTER-ENGAGEMENT OF THE TONGUE AND THE SLOT.
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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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |