US3363899A
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Disk catching game and projector therefor
Assignee: MERRILL J GROSS
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Filing: 1964-10-12
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1984-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Merrill J Gross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63B; A63B65/00; A63B65/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A GAME COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF VARIOUS SIZE GAME PIECES, SAID GAME PIECES HAVING AN APERTURE THROUGH THEIR CENTERS, A LAUNCHING BOARD, A PLURALITY OF POSTS SECURED TO SAID LAUNCHING BOARD, SAID POSTS HAVING A DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE APERTURE IN SAID GAME PIECES, A RUBBER BAND TENSIONED AROUND SAID POSTS FOR LAUNCHING SAID GAME PIECES WHEN THEY EMBRACE ONE OF SAID POSTS AND ARE TENSIONED AGAINST SAID RUBBER BAND AND RELEASED, AND A CATCHEER FOR CATCHING LAUNCHED GAME PIECES, SAID CATCHER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CUPS HAVING DIFFERENT HEIGHTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A GAME COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF VARIOUS SIZE GAME PIECES, SAID GAME PIECES HAVING AN APERTURE THROUGH THEIR CENTERS, A LAUNCHING BOARD, A PLURALITY OF POSTS SECURED TO SAID LAUNCHING BOARD, SAID POSTS HAVING A DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE APERTURE IN SAID GAME PIECES, A RUBBER BAND TENSIONED AROUND SAID POSTS FOR LAUNCHING SAID GAME PIECES WHEN THEY EMBRACE ONE OF SAID POSTS AND ARE TENSIONED AGAINST SAID RUBBER BAND AND RELEASED, AND A CATCHEER FOR CATCHING LAUNCHED GAME PIECES, SAID CATCHER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CUPS HAVING DIFFERENT HEIGHTS.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |