US3582070A
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Game with tiltable receptacle
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1968-12-13
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-12-13
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus including a rockably supported target member having an enlarged mouth opening forming a target and an underlying receptacle having a curved bottom wall providing the rockable support for the target. A number of different simulated food item playing pieces are distributed to the game players and conveyed to the mouth opening, using an element stimulating an oversized fork. A chance device is provided to indicate the particular food item to be conveyed by the game players.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey D Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F3/00; A63F3/00895; A63F2003/00899; A63F2003/00911; A63F2003/00914; A63F3/04; A63F3/0478; A63F2003/0486; A63F11/00; A63F11/0002; A63F2011/0009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: target means in the form of a planar caricature figure defining an enlarged mouth opening and a nonplanar underlying receptacle providing unstable support for said figure, a plurality of similar distinguishable playing pieces distributable to each of the game players; chance means having indicia for randomly designating one of said distributable playing pieces; and manual implement means handled by each of said players for transporting said designated playing piece to said target means, said players competing to be first to deposit their designated playing piece in the target means receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: target means in the form of a planar caricature figure defining an enlarged mouth opening and a nonplanar underlying receptacle providing unstable support for said figure, a plurality of similar distinguishable playing pieces distributable to each of the game players; chance means having indicia for randomly designating one of said distributable playing pieces; and manual implement means handled by each of said players for transporting said designated playing piece to said target means, said players competing to be first to deposit their designated playing piece in the target means receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including additionally: blocking playing pieces distributable to said game players, said latter pieces being transported by said implements and deposited in the enlarged mouth opening when a player is void of the randomly designated playing piece; said blocking piece thereby preventing other players from depositing their designated pieces in the mouth opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 2 including additionally: a player held plate for holding said playing pieces; and wherein said manual implement comprises an enlarged fork, said playing pieces comprise a variety of different simulated food items, and said blocking playing pieces comprise simulated insects.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
Game apparatus comprising a target member including means defining an opening and a receptacle underlying said opening, said receptacle being provided with a curved wall portion which provides a rockable support for said member on a generally horizontal surface, a plurality of different playing pieces adapted to be placed in said receptacle through said opening, a plurality of elements to be used by the players in conveying said playing pieces to said target opening, and a chance device for indicating which of said playing pieces is to be selected by the players for placement in the target opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
Game apparatus comprising a target member including means defining an opening and a receptacle underlying said opening, said receptacle being provided with a curved wall portion which provides a rockable support for said member on a generally horizontal surface, a plurality of different playing pieces adapted to be placed in said receptacle through said opening, a plurality of elements to be used by the players in conveying said playing pieces to said target opening, and a chance device for indicating which of said playing pieces is to be selected by the players for placement in the target opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said receptacle is hemispherically shaped and defines a circular edge, and wherein said opening defining means comprise a normally horizontal planar member carried on said circular edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said planar member simulates a caricature fIgure having an enlarged mouth forming said target opening, and wherein said playing pieces comprise food items which are fed to said mouth opening by said players.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |