US3135514A
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Rolling projectile game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-26
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1982-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Doin W Ahrent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A GAME PLAYABLE IN A FIELD OF PLAY ON A SURFACE SUCH AS A FLOOR, A LAWN, OR PAVEMENT COMPRISING A BRIDGE MEMBER DISPOSED CENTRALLY IN THE FIELD OF PLAY; SAID BRIDGE MEMBER HAVING A CENTER SPAN PORTION AND END RAMPS LEADING TO SAID SPAN PORTION; AT LEAST ONE OBSTACLE BAR MEMBER LOCATED IN THE FIELD OF PLAY SPACED RELATIVE TO SAID BRIDGE MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE ROLLING GAME PIECE FOR TRAVELLING OVER SAID OBSTACLE BAR AND BRIDGE MEMBERS AS PROPELLED BY A PLAYER, A CONTROL STICK FOR EACH SAID GAME PIECE USABLE BY A PLAYER TO PROPEL ONE SAID GAME PIECE IN THE FIELD OF PLAY OVER SAID BRIDGE AND OBSTACLE BAR MEMBERS IN A PATTERN OF TRAVEL ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF PLAY, AND A BOUNDARY LINE MEMBER FOR OUTLINING THE FIELD OF PLAY INCLUDING CORNER BLOCKS AND INTERCONNECTING LINEAL SIDE AND END MEMBERS; SAID CORNER BLOCKS HAVING POSITION HOLDING MEANS FOR GROUND EMBEDMENT AND A FRICTION SURFACE FOR FLOOR ENGAGEMENT; SAID CORNER BLOCKS HAVING A TRANSVERSE APERTURE FOR RECEIVING SAID LINEAL SIDE AND END MEMBERS; SAID LINEAL SIDE AND END MEMBERS BEING EMBODIED IN A CONTINUOUS LINE THREADED THROUGH EACH SAID CORNER BLOCK TRANSVERSE APERTURE; A FIELD OF PLAY BEING EASILY OUTLINED BY SAID BOUNDARY LINE MEMBER BY POSITIONING SAID CORNER BLOCKS WITH SAID LINEAL MEMBERS STRETCHED ON A STRAIGHT LINE BETWEEN SAID CORNER BLOCKS; THE SHAPE OF A FIELD OF PLAY AS OUTLINED BY THE BOUNDARY MEMBER BEING ADJUSTABLE BY SLIDING SAID CONTINUOUS LINE IN SAID CORNER BLOCKS'' APERTURES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A GAME PLAYABLE IN A FIELD OF PLAY ON A SURFACE SUCH AS A FLOOR, A LAWN, OR PAVEMENT COMPRISING A BRIDGE MEMBER DISPOSED CENTRALLY IN THE FIELD OF PLAY; SAID BRIDGE MEMBER HAVING A CENTER SPAN PORTION AND END RAMPS LEADING TO SAID SPAN PORTION; AT LEAST ONE OBSTACLE BAR MEMBER LOCATED IN THE FIELD OF PLAY SPACED RELATIVE TO SAID BRIDGE MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE ROLLING GAME PIECE FOR TRAVELLING OVER SAID OBSTACLE BAR AND BRIDGE MEMBERS AS PROPELLED BY A PLAYER, A CONTROL STICK FOR EACH SAID GAME PIECE USABLE BY A PLAYER TO PROPEL ONE SAID GAME PIECE IN THE FIELD OF PLAY OVER SAID BRIDGE AND OBSTACLE BAR MEMBERS IN A PATTERN OF TRAVEL ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF PLAY, AND A BOUNDARY LINE MEMBER FOR OUTLINING THE FIELD OF PLAY INCLUDING CORNER BLOCKS AND INTERCONNECTING LINEAL SIDE AND END MEMBERS; SAID CORNER BLOCKS HAVING POSITION HOLDING MEANS FOR GROUND EMBEDMENT AND A FRICTION SURFACE FOR FLOOR ENGAGEMENT; SAID CORNER BLOCKS HAVING A TRANSVERSE APERTURE FOR RECEIVING SAID LINEAL SIDE AND END MEMBERS; SAID LINEAL SIDE AND END MEMBERS BEING EMBODIED IN A CONTINUOUS LINE THREADED THROUGH EACH SAID CORNER BLOCK TRANSVERSE APERTURE; A FIELD OF PLAY BEING EASILY OUTLINED BY SAID BOUNDARY LINE MEMBER BY POSITIONING SAID CORNER BLOCKS WITH SAID LINEAL MEMBERS STRETCHED ON A STRAIGHT LINE BETWEEN SAID CORNER BLOCKS; THE SHAPE OF A FIELD OF PLAY AS OUTLINED BY THE BOUNDARY MEMBER BEING ADJUSTABLE BY SLIDING SAID CONTINUOUS LINE IN SAID CORNER BLOCKS'' APERTURES.
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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |