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US3237941A
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Novelty box with magnetic game board
Assignee: GEN TEC CORP
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Filing: 1963-05-06
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1983-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent Phillip
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0088; A63D; A63D15/00; A63F9/00; A63F9/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A NOVELTY BOX FOR RECEIVING AND CONTAINING CIGARS, JEWELRY AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A HINGEDLY CONNECTED COVER MOUNTED ON SAID BOX, A PORTION OF SAID COVER CONTAINING A MAGNETIC FIELD PRODUCING MATERIAL THEREIN AND SAID COVER HAVING A MOLDING EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY AROUND SAID COVER TO GENERALLY RETAIN BALLS FROM ROLLING OFF OF SAID COVER WHEN SAID COVER IS GENERALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED, AND SAID BALLS BEING OF MATERIAL SUFFICIENTLY RESPONSIVE TO SAID MAGNETIC FIELD PRODUCING MATERIAL TO BE RETAINED UPON SAID COVER WHEN SAID COVER IS IN A SUBSTANTIALLY INCLINED POSITION, SAID MOLDING ON SAID COVER CONTAINING A RESILIENT MATERIAL IN WHICH IS EMBEDDED SAID MAGNETIC MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A NOVELTY BOX FOR RECEIVING AND CONTAINING CIGARS, JEWELRY AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A HINGEDLY CONNECTED COVER MOUNTED ON SAID BOX, A PORTION OF SAID COVER CONTAINING A MAGNETIC FIELD PRODUCING MATERIAL THEREIN AND SAID COVER HAVING A MOLDING EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY AROUND SAID COVER TO GENERALLY RETAIN BALLS FROM ROLLING OFF OF SAID COVER WHEN SAID COVER IS GENERALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED, AND SAID BALLS BEING OF MATERIAL SUFFICIENTLY RESPONSIVE TO SAID MAGNETIC FIELD PRODUCING MATERIAL TO BE RETAINED UPON SAID COVER WHEN SAID COVER IS IN A SUBSTANTIALLY INCLINED POSITION, SAID MOLDING ON SAID COVER CONTAINING A RESILIENT MATERIAL IN WHICH IS EMBEDDED SAID MAGNETIC MATERIAL.
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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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |