US3143347A
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Game top with transparent hemispherical spinning bearing containing a movable game element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-10
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1982-12-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Max J Ruderian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/04; A63F9/0406; A63F5/00; A63F5/04; A63F5/041; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/0034; A63F2003/00343; A63F2003/00347; A63F2003/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A GAME TOP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A CENTRAL FLAT DISC SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A SCALLOPED PERIPHERAL EDGE OVER 360 DEGREES; A TRANSPARENT HOUSING COUPLED TO THE TOP SIDE OF SAID DISC; SYMBOL MEANS IN SAID HOUSING IN WHICH SYMBOLS ARE DISPOSED ABOUT A CENTRAL POINT IN OUTWARD RADIAL ALIGNMENT WITH INDIVIDUAL SCALLOPS DEFINED BY SAID SCALLOPED EDGE; A SPINNING BEARING MEANS COMPRISING A TRANSPARENT HEMISPHERE SECURED TO THE LOWER SIDE OF SAID DISC TO PROVIDE A BEARING SURFACE FOR SPINNING SAID DISC ABOUT THE AXIS OF SAID DISC, ONE OF SAID SCALLOPS ENGAGING THE FLOOR WHEN SAID DISC COMES TO REST, WHEREBY THE SYMBOL IN RADIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID SCALLOP IS ARBITRARILY DETERMINED; TO PROVIDE A GAME WHEN SAID TOP IS NOT BEING USED AS A SPINNING TOP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A GAME TOP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A CENTRAL FLAT DISC SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A SCALLOPED PERIPHERAL EDGE OVER 360 DEGREES; A TRANSPARENT HOUSING COUPLED TO THE TOP SIDE OF SAID DISC; SYMBOL MEANS IN SAID HOUSING IN WHICH SYMBOLS ARE DISPOSED ABOUT A CENTRAL POINT IN OUTWARD RADIAL ALIGNMENT WITH INDIVIDUAL SCALLOPS DEFINED BY SAID SCALLOPED EDGE; A SPINNING BEARING MEANS COMPRISING A TRANSPARENT HEMISPHERE SECURED TO THE LOWER SIDE OF SAID DISC TO PROVIDE A BEARING SURFACE FOR SPINNING SAID DISC ABOUT THE AXIS OF SAID DISC, ONE OF SAID SCALLOPS ENGAGING THE FLOOR WHEN SAID DISC COMES TO REST, WHEREBY THE SYMBOL IN RADIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID SCALLOP IS ARBITRARILY DETERMINED; TO PROVIDE A GAME WHEN SAID TOP IS NOT BEING USED AS A SPINNING TOP.
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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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |