US3308577A
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Miniature sailing game controlled by photocells
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-20
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1984-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur W Holt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H23/00; A63H23/10; A63H23/16; A63H30/00; A63H30/02; A63H30/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
IN A GAME SET RELATING TO SAILING, WHEREIN THE SET INCLUDES A BODY OF WATER OVER WHICH THERE ARE AIR CURRENTS AND A FOCUSED LIGHT SOURCE ADAPTED TO BE MANUALLY DIRECTED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A MINIATURE SAILBOAT PROVIDED WITH A BUOYANT HULL, A SAIL, A MAST TO WHICH SAID SAIL IS ATTACHED, MEANS MOVABLY CONNECTING SAID MAST TO SAID HULL TO ENABLE SAID MAST AND SAIL TO MOVE TO SELECTED POSITIONS, AND A RUDDER PIVOTED TO SAID HULL, PHOTOSENSITIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PHOTOCELL ARRANGED TO ENERGIZE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND THE MOTOR BEING MECHANICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID RUDDER TO PIVOT SAID RUDDER AND THEREBY HYDRODYNAMICALLY CONTROL THE SAILBOAT AS IT IS PROPELLED BY THE AIR CURRENTS IMPINGING ON THE SAIL, SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE MEANS RESPONDING TO THE MANUALLY DIRECTED FOCUSED LIGHT, MEANS TO EXERCISE AERODYNAMIC CONTROL OVER THE COURSE OF THE BOAT BY ADJUSTING SAID MAST, THE LAST-MENTIONED MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND MOTOR DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID MAST, AND A PHOTOCELL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID SECOND MOTOR TO ACTUATE THE SECOND MOTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
IN A GAME SET RELATING TO SAILING, WHEREIN THE SET INCLUDES A BODY OF WATER OVER WHICH THERE ARE AIR CURRENTS AND A FOCUSED LIGHT SOURCE ADAPTED TO BE MANUALLY DIRECTED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A MINIATURE SAILBOAT PROVIDED WITH A BUOYANT HULL, A SAIL, A MAST TO WHICH SAID SAIL IS ATTACHED, MEANS MOVABLY CONNECTING SAID MAST TO SAID HULL TO ENABLE SAID MAST AND SAIL TO MOVE TO SELECTED POSITIONS, AND A RUDDER PIVOTED TO SAID HULL, PHOTOSENSITIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PHOTOCELL ARRANGED TO ENERGIZE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND THE MOTOR BEING MECHANICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID RUDDER TO PIVOT SAID RUDDER AND THEREBY HYDRODYNAMICALLY CONTROL THE SAILBOAT AS IT IS PROPELLED BY THE AIR CURRENTS IMPINGING ON THE SAIL, SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE MEANS RESPONDING TO THE MANUALLY DIRECTED FOCUSED LIGHT, MEANS TO EXERCISE AERODYNAMIC CONTROL OVER THE COURSE OF THE BOAT BY ADJUSTING SAID MAST, THE LAST-MENTIONED MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND MOTOR DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID MAST, AND A PHOTOCELL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID SECOND MOTOR TO ACTUATE THE SECOND 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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |