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US3158370A
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Skill game comprising a displaceable bowl from which objects are to be withdrawn
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-07
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1982-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles Pearson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A GAME DEVICE COMPRISING A BASE, A BOWL SUPPORTING MEMBER SUPPORTED ON SAID BASE IN A NORMAL HORIZONTAL POSITION, A BOWL HAVING AN OPEN TOP RESTING ON SAID BOWL SUPPORTING MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE OBJECTS TO BE MANUALLY WITHDRAWN THROUGH SAID OPEN TOP, WITH SAID OBJECTS BEING POSITIONED IN SAID BOWL TO NORMALLY MAINTAIN SAID BOWL SUPPORTING MEMBER IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION, THE AREA ABOVE SAID BOWL BEING UNOBSTRUCTED SO AS TO PERMIT INSERTION OF A PLAYER''S HAND DIRECTLY INTO SAID BOWL FOR REMOVAL OF SAID OBJECTS, NORMALLY SEPARATED CONTACT MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BOWL SUPPORTING MEMBER AND SAID BASE, MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID MEMBERS TO AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT COMPRISING A BATTERY AND A SIGNAL MEMBER, SAID BOWL SUPPORTING MEMBER ADAPTED WHEN TILTED BY MANUAL PRESSURE INADVERTENTLY APPLIED THERETO DURING WITHDRAWAL OF SAID OBJECTS TO CAUSE SAID CONTACT MEMBERS TO ENGAGE EACH OTHER AND CLOSE THE CIRCUIT TO OPERATE SAID SIGNAL MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR RESTORING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER TO NORMAL POSITION TO OPEN SAID CIRCUIT IMMEDIATELY UPON RELEASE OF SAID MANUAL PRESSURE.
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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |