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US3554542A
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Body manipulated loop device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-05-08
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A game to be played by two persons facing each other joined by a loop device around their waists. The loop device threads through a spherical member and loosely supports a ring having a center hole larger than the diameter of the spherical member.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Span
- 👤 Walter Thum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/28; A63B21/06; A63B21/0608; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A game comprising a closed elongate loop device, the ends of which are adapted to engage the back of the waist of a player when positioned at each of said ends, respectively, an obstruction supported by each side of said loop device between said ends, and a member supported by each one of said sides, said member having a hole through which it may be longitudinally moved along said side and large enough to permit said member to be passed over said obstruction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A game comprising a closed elongate loop device, the ends of which are adapted to engage the back of the waist of a player when positioned at each of said ends, respectively, an obstruction supported by each side of said loop device between said ends, and a member supported by each one of said sides, said member having a hole through which it may be longitudinally moved along said side and large enough to permit said member to be passed over said obstruction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A game according to claim 1, said members being substantially disc-shaped
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A game according to claim 1, said obstructions being hollow and at least one element contained in said hollow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A game comprising a closed elongate loop device the ends of which are adapted to engage the back of the waist of a player when positioned at each of said ends respectively, at least one substantially spherical obstruction supported by a side of said loop device between said ends, and a member supported by said side, said member having a hole through which it may be longitudinally moved along said side and large enough to permit sAid member to be passed over said obstruction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A game comprising a closed elongate loop device the ends of which are adapted to engage the back of the waist of a player when positioned at each of said ends respectively, at least one substantially spherical obstruction supported by a side of said loop device between said ends, and a member supported by said side, said member having a hole through which it may be longitudinally moved along said side and large enough to permit sAid member to be passed over said obstruction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
A game comprising a closed elongate loop device, the ends of which are adapted to engage the back of the waist of a player when positioned at each of said ends, respectively, a plurality of obstructions supported by each side of said loop device between said ends in spaced relation, and a member supported by each one of said sides, said member having a hole through which it may be longitudinally moved along said side and large enough to permit said member to be passed over said obstructions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
A game comprising a closed elongate loop device, the ends of which are adapted to engage the back of the waist of a player when positioned at each of said ends, respectively, a plurality of obstructions supported by each side of said loop device between said ends in spaced relation, and a member supported by each one of said sides, said member having a hole through which it may be longitudinally moved along said side and large enough to permit said member to be passed over said obstructions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |