US3228689A
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Bubble type game device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-28
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur C Capelle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/04; A63F7/045; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/04; A63F2250/0407; A63F2250/0435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A GAME DEVICE COMPRISING A FLUID-TIGHT CONTAINER INCLUDING A VOID SPACE CONTAINING LIQUID AND A GASEOUS BUBBLE MOTIVATED BY TILTING THE CONTAINER, SAID CONTAINER INCLUDING A PLANAR TOP SURFACE UNDER WHICH THE BUBBLE MOVES, SAID TOP SURFACE BEING CONTINUOUS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF AND TRANSVERSELY OF SAID CONTAINER WHEREBY THE BUBBLE MAY MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION, SAID TOP SURFACE INCLUDING A POCKET ALONG THE PERIPHERY OF THE PLANAR TOP SURFACE COMMUNICATING WITH THE VOID SPACE, AND TRANSVERSE POCKETS EXTENDING ALONG THE SURFACE IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID POCKET ALONG THE PERIPHERY, WHEREBY ONE FLUID MAY TRANSFER IN RELATION TO THE OTHER.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |