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US3272509A
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Combined roll-over target and automatic ring-tossing amusement device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-16
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1983-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/08; A63B67/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A TOSS-RING; AN ANGULAR ROLL-OVER MEMBER HAVING A FIRST ARM PROVIDE WITH A FLAT INNER TARGET FACE AT ITS TERMINAL END, A SECOND ARM PROVIDED WITH A FLAT INNER FACE AT ITS TERMINAL END SERVING AS A REST FOR THE TOSS-RING, AND AN ARCUATE FLAT BOTTOMED VERTEX PORTION JOINING THE SAID TWO ARMS TOGETHER, THE ROLL-OVER MEMBER HAVING A NORMAL POSITION IN WHICH IT IS IN UNSTABLE EQUILIBRIUM UNDER GRAVITY AND IN WHICH POSITION THE FIRST ARM IS UPRIGHT AND THE SECOND ARM IS PRONE; AND A DART PORJECTABLE AGAINST THE TARGET FACE HAVING SUFFICIENT MASS SO AS TO UNBALANCE THE ROLLOVER MEMBER UPON IMPACT AND CAUSE SAID MEMBER TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A TOSS-RING; AN ANGULAR ROLL-OVER MEMBER HAVING A FIRST ARM PROVIDE WITH A FLAT INNER TARGET FACE AT ITS TERMINAL END, A SECOND ARM PROVIDED WITH A FLAT INNER FACE AT ITS TERMINAL END SERVING AS A REST FOR THE TOSS-RING, AND AN ARCUATE FLAT BOTTOMED VERTEX PORTION JOINING THE SAID TWO ARMS TOGETHER, THE ROLL-OVER MEMBER HAVING A NORMAL POSITION IN WHICH IT IS IN UNSTABLE EQUILIBRIUM UNDER GRAVITY AND IN WHICH POSITION THE FIRST ARM IS UPRIGHT AND THE SECOND ARM IS PRONE; AND A DART PORJECTABLE AGAINST THE TARGET FACE HAVING SUFFICIENT MASS SO AS TO UNBALANCE THE ROLLOVER MEMBER UPON IMPACT AND CAUSE SAID MEMBER TO
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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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |