US3582075A
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Word game including catapult means and indicia-displaying projectiles
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1969-01-02
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-01-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for playing a word game comprising a number of alphabet letter projectiles, game cards bearing words, and a catapult. The letters are selected from a storage receptacle, and during each player''s turn, one letter is launched into the air by the catapult. The other game players attempt to recognize and catch the launched letter in midair if that letter is necessary for completion of a game word.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin I Glass
- 👤 Jeffrey D Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/0098
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a plurality of indicia bearing game elements distributable to said game players; a plurality of playing piece projectiles related to said game element indicia; and catapult means for launching said projectiles into the air, whereby each of said game players may attempt to catch the launched projectiles related to the indicia of the players'' game element, said catapult means comprise a base carrying a pivotally mounted lever arm having a striking end and a catapulting end; a generally upstanding chute receiving said catapulting end and loosely receiving and concealing said projectiles, one at a time, so that said projectiles are supported on said catapulting end, whereby a blow imparted to said striking end causes movement of said catapulting end thereby propelling said projectiles out of said chute and into the air.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a plurality of indicia bearing game elements distributable to said game players; a plurality of playing piece projectiles related to said game element indicia; and catapult means for launching said projectiles into the air, whereby each of said game players may attempt to catch the launched projectiles related to the indicia of the players'' game element, said catapult means comprise a base carrying a pivotally mounted lever arm having a striking end and a catapulting end; a generally upstanding chute receiving said catapulting end and loosely receiving and concealing said projectiles, one at a time, so that said projectiles are supported on said catapulting end, whereby a blow imparted to said striking end causes movement of said catapulting end thereby propelling said projectiles out of said chute and into the air.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said game elements comprise game cards bearing letter indicia forming words, and wherein said playing piece projectiles comprise alphabet letters for spelling said words.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The game apparatus as set forth in claim 2 further including: a receptacle for storing said alphabet letters, and wherein said game players randomly select said alphabet letters from said container for spelling said game card words, and wherein said game cards are randomly distributed to said game players.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
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 |