US3554549A
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Game with magnetic projector and projectile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-06
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A game having a magnetic scoring object for movement on a playing surface by manual manipulation of a plurality of pieces, representing opposed teams. Attraction and repulsion between the pieces magnetic tips and areas of alternate polarity on the object determines control. The magnetic tips and areas are bar magnets with N-S axes vertically disposed, so relative polarity is readily changed by flipping of the pieces, which are manipulated by individual stick members to transport and impel, or to block and intercept, the object, respectively, in a manner simulating sports action of either hockey, soccer, football, basketball, or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Thaddeus Grabowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/068; A63F7/0604; A63F7/22; A63F7/24; A63F7/2409; A63F7/2436; A63F2007/2445; A63F2007/2454; A63F7/0616; A63F7/0632
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A magnetic game comprising in combination: a game board providing a playing surface and designating a goal thereon; a flat scoring object for movement and resting on said surface, said object having a plurality of separate individual and spaced magnetic areas defined at peripheral intervals thereabouts, each of said magnetic areas being of an opposite polarity with respect to adjacent of said areas; a plurality of flat player pieces for movement and resting on said surface, said player pieces representing opposed teams, each of said pieces having a magnetic portion for attraction into engagement with and repulsion apart from a chosen one of said magnetic areas, respectively, depending upon polarity thereof; and manipulation means to manually move and position said pieces on said surface and thereby transporting and impelling said object by virtue of said engagement to said goal for scoring and, on the other hand, blocking and intercepting said object to defend said goal, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A magnetic game comprising in combination: a game board providing a playing surface and designating a goal thereon; a flat scoring object for movement and resting on said surface, said object having a plurality of separate individual and spaced magnetic areas defined at peripheral intervals thereabouts, each of said magnetic areas being of an opposite polarity with respect to adjacent of said areas; a plurality of flat player pieces for movement and resting on said surface, said player pieces representing opposed teams, each of said pieces having a magnetic portion for attraction into engagement with and repulsion apart from a chosen one of said magnetic areas, respectively, depending upon polarity thereof; and manipulation means to manually move and position said pieces on said surface and thereby transporting and impelling said object by virtue of said engagement to said goal for scoring and, on the other hand, blocking and intercepting said object to defend said goal, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game in accordance with claim 1, wherein said areas are individual bar magnets each with the N-S axis vertically disposed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game in accordance with claim 2, wherein said areas are defined by peripheral notches with said magnets recessed therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A game in accordance with claim 3, wherein said pieces have a magnetic tip for reception with said notches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A game in accordance with claim 4, wherein said magnetic tip is provided by an individual bar magnet with its N-S axis vertically disposed, each of said pieces being readily flipped to change polarity thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A game in accordance with claim 5, wherein said pieces are flat and triangular, said magnet being at one tip thereof, each flat side thereof including a socket for reception of said manipulation means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game in accordance with claim 6, wherein said pieces are isosceles triangles of different colors representing said opposed teams.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game in accordance with claim 7, wherein said manipulation means are provided by individual stick members having a foot for reception in said socket.
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) | 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 |