US3563550A
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Body manipulated game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-04-22
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-04-22
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises a game board having a plurality of disqualifying holes disbursed randomly in said board. Also disposed on the board is a multiplicity of scoring area into which an object may be moved by manipulating the board. A portion of the periphery of the board is curved and a strap is connected to the board so that the board may be releasably held to the body of the player. The board being manipulated by the gyrations of the person to whom the board is releasably fastened so that a score may be added by moving at least one ball in and out of the scoring areas attempting to avoid the disqualifying holes in the board. A plurality of obstacles may be randomly disbursed on said board.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey Ronald Saunders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/38; A63F7/04; A63F7/044; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/12; A63F2250/121; A63F2250/49; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A body manipulated game board to be used by a single player without the use of the player''s hands comprising a plurality of disqualifying holes disposed in said game board, a multiplicity of scoring areas disposed on said game board, an annulus moveably disposed on said game board and adapted to be moved between said scoring areas by the body gyrations of the user, said annulus to be moved by said body gyrations and avoiding said disqualifying holes, said game board being provided with a concave curved peripheral surface, said curved surface portion being adapted to be seated against the body of the user, and a securing means in communication with said game board and adapted to releasably hold said curved surface position of said game board to the body of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A body manipulated game board to be used by a single player without the use of the player''s hands comprising a plurality of disqualifying holes disposed in said game board, a multiplicity of scoring areas disposed on said game board, an annulus moveably disposed on said game board and adapted to be moved between said scoring areas by the body gyrations of the user, said annulus to be moved by said body gyrations and avoiding said disqualifying holes, said game board being provided with a concave curved peripheral surface, said curved surface portion being adapted to be seated against the body of the user, and a securing means in communication with said game board and adapted to releasably hold said curved surface position of said game board to the body of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A body manipulated game according to claim 1 wherein said game board is provided with a rim therearound for preventing the rolling off of said annulus from the game board during its manipulation by the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A body manipulated game in accordance with claim 2 wherein a plurality of obstacles are disposed on said game board for inhibiting the free movement of said annulus on said game board thereby providing added difficulties when moving said annulus from one scoring area to another while avoiding said disqualifying holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A body manipulated game in accordance with claim 3 wherein said annulus is a ball freely movable on said game board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A body manipulated game according to claim 1 wherein said securing means is a strap.
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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |