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US3582076A
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Electrical scoring game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-24
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A target board having a set of electrically conductive strips radiating from its center and also having a set of electrically conductive segments disposed between and electrically isolated from the strips. A set of score indicating lamps is connected in series with the respective segments to a source of current which is also connected to all the strips in a normally open circuit. A plurality of electrically conductive projectiles are adapted to be thrown on the target board to bridge the segments and strips for closing the circuit through one or more of the lamps. The projectiles are bean bags with electrically conductive covering.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian A Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J5/00; F41J5/04; F41J5/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
An electrical scoring game comprising a normally horizontal target board provided on its surface with first and second sets of electrically conductive areas disposed alternately so that each area of each set is located between two adjacent areas of the other set, said two sets of areas being electrically isolated from each other, a set of score indicating lamps connected in series with the respective areas of the first set to a source of current which is also connected to all the areas of the second set in a circuit which is normally open by the electrical isolation of the two sets of areas, and at least one electrically conductive projectile adapted to be thrown on said target board for bridging the electrical isolation between the two sets of areas and closing the circuit to at least one of said lamps, the electrically conductive areas in said second set being in the form of substantially straight strips radiating outwardly from the geometric center of the target board, and the areas in said first set being in the form of segments disposed between the adjacent strips, said projectile comprising a bag containing a quantity of loose material and having an electrically conductive covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
An electrical scoring game comprising a normally horizontal target board provided on its surface with first and second sets of electrically conductive areas disposed alternately so that each area of each set is located between two adjacent areas of the other set, said two sets of areas being electrically isolated from each other, a set of score indicating lamps connected in series with the respective areas of the first set to a source of current which is also connected to all the areas of the second set in a circuit which is normally open by the electrical isolation of the two sets of areas, and at least one electrically conductive projectile adapted to be thrown on said target board for bridging the electrical isolation between the two sets of areas and closing the circuit to at least one of said lamps, the electrically conductive areas in said second set being in the form of substantially straight strips radiating outwardly from the geometric center of the target board, and the areas in said first set being in the form of segments disposed between the adjacent strips, said projectile comprising a bag containing a quantity of loose material and having an electrically conductive covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The game as defined in claim 1 wherein the material in said bag is in pellet form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game as defined in claim 1 wherein the material in said bag is beans.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The game as defined in claim 1 together with an upstanding post of insulating material provided at the center of the target board.
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 |