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Logic game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-26
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A computerlike game which applies counting, memory and decisionmaking functions to privileged input signals independently and sequentially received from contesting players in emitting or not emitting an output signal. In its simplest form two pairs of ''''on-off'''' electrical switches are provided, with each pair secretly controlled by a contestant to generate ''''on'''' or ''''off'''' input signals. Circuit means count the total ''''on'''' signals received and store them in a memory means. A decisionmaking means generates an output signal when two ''''on'''' signals are received in the memory means. The output signal is used to indicate a winner of game or particular round.
Inventors
- 👤 David Korff
- 👤 Adolph Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A logic game for a plurality of players comprising at least two independently controlled consoles, means usually isolating one console from another whereby said one console may be operated without being visually displayed to an operator of the other console, each said console including at least first and second switching means, each said switching means including at least one on-off control element, an energy source, means for conducting energy from said energy source to each onoff control element, a signal device responsively coupled to said first and second switching means and operable by energy from said energy source, and means for actuating said signal device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A logic game for a plurality of players comprising at least two independently controlled consoles, means usually isolating one console from another whereby said one console may be operated without being visually displayed to an operator of the other console, each said console including at least first and second switching means, each said switching means including at least one on-off control element, an energy source, means for conducting energy from said energy source to each onoff control element, a signal device responsively coupled to said first and second switching means and operable by energy from said energy source, and means for actuating said signal device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A logic game as defined in claim 1 wherein each said control element includes a double pole/double throw switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
A logic game as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second switching means comprise a switching means pair and each said console includes a plurality of said switching means pairs, and further comprising a plurality of signal devices each coupled to one of said pairs and a display means for displaying a plurality of signals generated sequentially from said signal devices whereby a game winner may be determined by a preselected display of said signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A logic game as defined in claim 3 wherein said display means comprises an array of rows and columns of signalling devices.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A logic game as defined in claim 1 having a display means including an array of rows and columns of signalling devices and wherein each said console has its switching means similarly arranged in rows and columns, said signalling devices being capable of actuation by signals from either console and from both consoles.
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 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 |