US3379440A
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Collapsible plastic marble race game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-03
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Granted: 1968-04-23
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Expires: 1985-02-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaffe Herbert Roy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/3622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A RACEWAY GAME, COMPRISED OF TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE INTEGRALLY MOLDED RACEWAYS OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL, ONE RACEWAY BEING A SUBSTANTIAL MIRROR IMAGE OF THE OTHER, SAID RACEWAY GAME HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT JUXTAPOSED ENTRANCE SECTIONS AND RACEWAY SECTIONS REMOVABLE SUPPORT MEANS FOR ELEVATING THE ENTRANCE SECTIONS AND RACEWAYS TO CAUSE SPHERES PLACED THEREON TO GRAVITATE TO LOWER ENDS OF SAID RACEWAYS, THE CONFIGURATION OF THE RACEWAY SECTIONS BEING SUCH THAT THE ENTRANCE SECTIONS AND RACEWAY SECTIONS MAY BE MADE TO LIE CO-PLANARLY WHEN SAID SUPPORT MEANS IS REMOVED, SAID PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING SUFFICIENT FLEXIBILITY TO ALLOW SAID ENTRANCE SECTIONS TO ASSUME SAID ELEVATED AND CO-PLANAR POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A RACEWAY GAME, COMPRISED OF TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE INTEGRALLY MOLDED RACEWAYS OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL, ONE RACEWAY BEING A SUBSTANTIAL MIRROR IMAGE OF THE OTHER, SAID RACEWAY GAME HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT JUXTAPOSED ENTRANCE SECTIONS AND RACEWAY SECTIONS REMOVABLE SUPPORT MEANS FOR ELEVATING THE ENTRANCE SECTIONS AND RACEWAYS TO CAUSE SPHERES PLACED THEREON TO GRAVITATE TO LOWER ENDS OF SAID RACEWAYS, THE CONFIGURATION OF THE RACEWAY SECTIONS BEING SUCH THAT THE ENTRANCE SECTIONS AND RACEWAY SECTIONS MAY BE MADE TO LIE CO-PLANARLY WHEN SAID SUPPORT MEANS IS REMOVED, SAID PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING SUFFICIENT FLEXIBILITY TO ALLOW SAID ENTRANCE SECTIONS TO ASSUME SAID ELEVATED AND CO-PLANAR POSITIONS.
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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) | 1971-04-23 | 1971-10-23 | 1972-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-23 | 1975-10-23 | 1976-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-23 | 1979-10-23 | 1980-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |