US3216726A
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Scoring apparatus for remotely scored games
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-03
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1983-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K Andersen
- 👤 George E Winslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/06; A63B2067/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN COMBINATION, A HORSESHOE GAME HAVING A PLAYING AREA AND A SCORING AREA; A STAKE POSITIONED IN AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY OF SAID SCORING AREA; A TELEVISION CAMERA POSITIONED ABOVE AND DIRECTED TOWARD SAID SCORING AREA IN A MANNER WHICH ENABLES REPRODUCTION OF SAID SCORING AREA SUBSTANTIALLY WITHOUT DISTORTION; A TELEVISION RECEIVER POSITIONED ADJACENT THE AREA OF PLAY AND HAVING ITS SCREEN ARRANGED FOR OBSERVATION BY PLAYERS AT THE PLAYING AREA; MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING TO SAID TELEVISION RECEIVER A PICTURE TELEVISED BY SAID TELEVISION CAMERA; AND GRID MEANS COMPRISING A BULLS-EYE GRID OVERLAY POSITIONED OVER THE SCREEN OF THE TELEVISION RECEIVER, SAID GRID MEANS BEING POSITIONED SUCH THAT THE SCREEN IMAGE OF THE UPPER END OF THE STAKE APPEARS AT THE CENTER THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN COMBINATION, A HORSESHOE GAME HAVING A PLAYING AREA AND A SCORING AREA; A STAKE POSITIONED IN AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY OF SAID SCORING AREA; A TELEVISION CAMERA POSITIONED ABOVE AND DIRECTED TOWARD SAID SCORING AREA IN A MANNER WHICH ENABLES REPRODUCTION OF SAID SCORING AREA SUBSTANTIALLY WITHOUT DISTORTION; A TELEVISION RECEIVER POSITIONED ADJACENT THE AREA OF PLAY AND HAVING ITS SCREEN ARRANGED FOR OBSERVATION BY PLAYERS AT THE PLAYING AREA; MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING TO SAID TELEVISION RECEIVER A PICTURE TELEVISED BY SAID TELEVISION CAMERA; AND GRID MEANS COMPRISING A BULLS-EYE GRID OVERLAY POSITIONED OVER THE SCREEN OF THE TELEVISION RECEIVER, SAID GRID MEANS BEING POSITIONED SUCH THAT THE SCREEN IMAGE OF THE UPPER END OF THE STAKE APPEARS AT THE CENTER THEREOF.
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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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |