US3315404A
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Game employing successively toppling game pieces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-17
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1986-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard B Rosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/28; A63D; A63D15/00; A63D15/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A RACING TYPE AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING: A GAME BOARD HAVING A PLANAR BOTTOM WITH A PLURALITY OF PLAYING PATHS EXTENDING THEREALONG IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATION; A PIVOTAL GATE MEANS DISPOSED AT ONE END OF SAID BOARD BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO OF SAID PLAYING PATHS; SAID GATE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF PROJECTING ARMS ADAPTED TO EXTEND AT LEAST PARTIALLY ACROSS EACH OF SAID PATHS; A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED INDICATING FLAG DISPOSED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF ONE OF SAID PATHS; A PLURALITY OF UPSTANDING PLAYING PIECES DISPOSED IN SPACED ALIGNMENT ALONG SAID PLAYING PATHS; SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED INDICATING FLAT INCLUDING A DEPENDING LEG EXTENDING INTO SAID PATH; SAID PLAYING PIECES HAVING MEANS WHEREBY SAID PIECES ARE ADAPTED TO BE SUCCESSIVELY TOPPLED UPON DIGITAL ACTUATION OF ONE PIECE IN ONE PATH OF THUS STRIKE AND PIVOT SAID GATE MEANS PROJECTING ARMS TO IN TURN SUCCESSIVELY TOPPLE THE PLAYING PIECES IN THE NEXT ADJACENT PATH UNTIL THE LAST PIECE IN SAID NEXT ADJACENT PATH STRIKES SAID DEPENDING LEG TO CAUSE SAID INDICATING FLAG TO PIVOT TO LOWERED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A RACING TYPE AMUSEMENT DEVICE COMPRISING: A GAME BOARD HAVING A PLANAR BOTTOM WITH A PLURALITY OF PLAYING PATHS EXTENDING THEREALONG IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATION; A PIVOTAL GATE MEANS DISPOSED AT ONE END OF SAID BOARD BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO OF SAID PLAYING PATHS; SAID GATE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF PROJECTING ARMS ADAPTED TO EXTEND AT LEAST PARTIALLY ACROSS EACH OF SAID PATHS; A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED INDICATING FLAG DISPOSED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF ONE OF SAID PATHS; A PLURALITY OF UPSTANDING PLAYING PIECES DISPOSED IN SPACED ALIGNMENT ALONG SAID PLAYING PATHS; SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED INDICATING FLAT INCLUDING A DEPENDING LEG EXTENDING INTO SAID PATH; SAID PLAYING PIECES HAVING MEANS WHEREBY SAID PIECES ARE ADAPTED TO BE SUCCESSIVELY TOPPLED UPON DIGITAL ACTUATION OF ONE PIECE IN ONE PATH OF THUS STRIKE AND PIVOT SAID GATE MEANS PROJECTING ARMS TO IN TURN SUCCESSIVELY TOPPLE THE PLAYING PIECES IN THE NEXT ADJACENT PATH UNTIL THE LAST PIECE IN SAID NEXT ADJACENT PATH STRIKES SAID DEPENDING LEG TO CAUSE SAID INDICATING FLAG TO PIVOT TO LOWERED POSITION.
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) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |