US3297323A
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Racing game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-20
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1983-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John C Gibson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
IN AN ELECTRIC RACING GAME OF SKILL HAVING A PLURALITY OF RACING FIGURES, A MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR EACH OF SAID RACING FIGURES, EACH OF SAID MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUITS COMPRISING ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINES, AN ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR, A FIRST FIXED CONTROL, A SWITCH, AND A FIRST VARIABLE CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED IN SERIES ACROSS SAID SUPPLY LINES, SAID SWITCH BEING CLOSED AT THE START OF A RACE, SAID FIRST VARIABLE CONTROL MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO VARY THE SPEED OF SAID DRIVE MOTOR, AN ELECTRIC METER MOTOR AND A SECOND VARIABLE CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED IN SERIES ACROSS SAID SUPPLY LINES, MEANS GANGING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VARIABLE CONTROL MEANS WHEREBY THE VARIATION OF SAID FIRST VARIABLE CONTROL MEANS TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF SAID DRIVE MOTOR RESULTS IN A VARIATION OF SAID SECOND VARIABLE CONTROL MEANS TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF SAID METER MOTOR DISPROPORTIONATELY, MEANS CONNECTING SAID METER MOTOR TO THE SWITCH WHICH IS IN SERIES WITH SAID FIRST VARIABLE CONTROL MEANS SO THAT AFTER A FIXED NUMBER OF REVOLUTIONS OF SAID METER MOTOR, SAID SWITCH WILL OPEN THEREBY STOPPING SAID DRIVE MOTOR.
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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |