US3116929A
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Magnetic game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-12
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1982-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin C Kernodle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A GAME APPARATUS, COMPRISING (A) A PLAYING BOARD OF NON-MAGNETIC MATERIAL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANE BOTTOM SURFACE AND A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANE UPPER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF DEPRESSIONS DISTRIBUTED THEREOVER IN MUTUALLY SPACED RELATIONSHIP, (B) A TORTUOUS PATHWAY DISPLAYED ON SAID UPPER SURFACE AND THREADING BETWEEN SAID DEPRESSIONS, (C) A GAME-PIECE INCLUDING A VERTICALLY DISPOSED BAR MAGNET THE LOWER END OF WHICH IS SLIDABLE OVER SAID UPPER SURFACE AND IS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE RECEIVED IN ANY OF SAID DEPRESSIONS AND TO PASS BETWEEN ADJACENT DEPRESSIONS AS THE GAME-PIECE MOVES ALONG SAID PATHWAY. (D) SAID GAME-PIECE ALSO INCLUDING A BODY PORTION MOUNTED ON SAID BAR MAGNET TO BE ABOVE AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID UPPER SURFACE AS THE GAME-PIECE MOVES THEREOVER, (E) AND A SECOND BAR MAGNET ADAPTED, WHILE DISPOSED IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POSITION, TO BE MOVED ALONG SAID BOTTOM SURFACE FOR MOVING SAID GAME-PIECE ALONG SAID PATHWAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A GAME APPARATUS, COMPRISING (A) A PLAYING BOARD OF NON-MAGNETIC MATERIAL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANE BOTTOM SURFACE AND A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANE UPPER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF DEPRESSIONS DISTRIBUTED THEREOVER IN MUTUALLY SPACED RELATIONSHIP, (B) A TORTUOUS PATHWAY DISPLAYED ON SAID UPPER SURFACE AND THREADING BETWEEN SAID DEPRESSIONS, (C) A GAME-PIECE INCLUDING A VERTICALLY DISPOSED BAR MAGNET THE LOWER END OF WHICH IS SLIDABLE OVER SAID UPPER SURFACE AND IS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE RECEIVED IN ANY OF SAID DEPRESSIONS AND TO PASS BETWEEN ADJACENT DEPRESSIONS AS THE GAME-PIECE MOVES ALONG SAID PATHWAY. (D) SAID GAME-PIECE ALSO INCLUDING A BODY PORTION MOUNTED ON SAID BAR MAGNET TO BE ABOVE AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID UPPER SURFACE AS THE GAME-PIECE MOVES THEREOVER, (E) AND A SECOND BAR MAGNET ADAPTED, WHILE DISPOSED IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POSITION, TO BE MOVED ALONG SAID BOTTOM SURFACE FOR MOVING SAID GAME-PIECE ALONG SAID PATHWAY.
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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |