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US3558133A
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Pickup game elements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-02-12
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-02-12
Abstract
Abstract Game device consisting of a plurality of cup-shaped elements placed on a surface with the opening down and in a predetermined configuration. Each cup is marked with a different letter or number. The base of the cup, which faces upwardly in use, is provided with a plurality of circular ribs about its periphery to prevent a user''s foot from slipping. The cups are stepped on by the game player who simultaneously picks up adjacent cups in numerical or alphabetical order.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence Reiner
- 👤 Philip Scheyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
Game device comprising a base, a plurality of elements placed on said base in a predetermined configuration and adapted to be stepped upon while picking up adjacent elements, said elements being cup-shaped and disposed with the open end facing said base, the base of each of said elements constituting a support wall, said cup-shaped elements being provided with circular raised ridges about the periphery of said support wall for providing nonskid stepping surfaces, each of said elements being provided with different indicia on a surface thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
Game device comprising a base, a plurality of elements placed on said base in a predetermined configuration and adapted to be stepped upon while picking up adjacent elements, said elements being cup-shaped and disposed with the open end facing said base, the base of each of said elements constituting a support wall, said cup-shaped elements being provided with circular raised ridges about the periphery of said support wall for providing nonskid stepping surfaces, each of said elements being provided with different indicia on a surface thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The game device according to claim 1, wherein said indicia is provided on said support wall generally radially inwardly of said ridges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The game device according to claim 2, wherein said indicia comprise alpha-numeric symbol means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The game device according to claim 1, wherein said elements comprise 16 elements disposed on said base in the form of a cross comprising two vertical rows and two horizontal rows, and each of said rows having four elements.
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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |