US3110499A
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Game apparatus having selectively movable cover elements for progressively exposing portions of a puzzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-04
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1981-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernice L Boeskool
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A GAME COMPRISING: A VISUAL SHEET BEARING PLATFORM MEANS; A PRINTED PUZZLE SHEET ON SAID PLATFORM MEANS; A PLURALITY OF INFORMATION-BEARING TABS MOUNTED ON SAID PLATFORM IN A MANNER TO INDIVIDUALLY COVER A PORTION OF SAID SHEET AND COLLECTIVELY COVER ALL OF SAID SHEET SO THAT THE PRINTED PORTIONS OF SAID SHEET ARE NORMALLY COMPLETELY COVERED; EACH OF SAID TABS BEING MOVABLE TO A POSITION UNCOVERING ITS RESPECTIVE PORTION TO PROGRESSIVELY UNCOVER SAID SHEET AND DISCLOSE ITS PORTION OF SAID SHEET; EACH OF SAID TABS BEARING INFORMATION THEREON CORRESPONDING WITH INFORMATION ON ANOTHER TAB, WHEREBY MATCHING OF INFORMATION CAN OCCUR, AND COVER MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID TABS CAPABLE OF HIDING THE INFORMATION BORNE THEREBY, WHEREBY PLAYERS, WHEN UNCOVERING CORRESPONDING TABS, CAN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A GAME COMPRISING: A VISUAL SHEET BEARING PLATFORM MEANS; A PRINTED PUZZLE SHEET ON SAID PLATFORM MEANS; A PLURALITY OF INFORMATION-BEARING TABS MOUNTED ON SAID PLATFORM IN A MANNER TO INDIVIDUALLY COVER A PORTION OF SAID SHEET AND COLLECTIVELY COVER ALL OF SAID SHEET SO THAT THE PRINTED PORTIONS OF SAID SHEET ARE NORMALLY COMPLETELY COVERED; EACH OF SAID TABS BEING MOVABLE TO A POSITION UNCOVERING ITS RESPECTIVE PORTION TO PROGRESSIVELY UNCOVER SAID SHEET AND DISCLOSE ITS PORTION OF SAID SHEET; EACH OF SAID TABS BEARING INFORMATION THEREON CORRESPONDING WITH INFORMATION ON ANOTHER TAB, WHEREBY MATCHING OF INFORMATION CAN OCCUR, AND COVER MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID TABS CAPABLE OF HIDING THE INFORMATION BORNE THEREBY, WHEREBY PLAYERS, WHEN UNCOVERING CORRESPONDING TABS, CAN
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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) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |