US3582079A
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Game including mechanical projectors,projectiles,and target
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1969-02-07
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Target game apparatus including an elevated game board simulating a pizza pie having a target aperture therethrough, a plurality of mechanically propelled game members simulating pizza pie chefs, and a number of projectiles simulating pieces of sausage. The game members are oriented at the edge of the board in a direction calculated to move a projectile through a target aperture, and thereafter operate in a generally unassisted manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey D Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
Game apparatus comprising: an elevated, generally horizontal board surface forming a plurality of target apertures; a plurality of playing pieces suitable for passage through said target apertures disposed on said board surface; and a plurality of self-propelled motor-driven means positioned on said board surface, each under the initial direction of a game player, and suitable for unassisted movement thereacross for moving said playing pieces on said surface to the target apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
Game apparatus comprising: an elevated, generally horizontal board surface forming a plurality of target apertures; a plurality of playing pieces suitable for passage through said target apertures disposed on said board surface; and a plurality of self-propelled motor-driven means positioned on said board surface, each under the initial direction of a game player, and suitable for unassisted movement thereacross for moving said playing pieces on said surface to the target apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said board surface includes a central playing area defining said apertures and a peripheral starting area whereat said motor-driven means may be initially positioned prior to release and subsequent movement across said board surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said central playing area simulates a pizza pie; wherein a plurality of playing pieces are provided, each simulating sausage for saId pizza pie, and wherein said self-powered means simulate a pizza pie chef figure having alternately reciprocally driven feet for propelling said figure across said board surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein said game board includes additionally, a number of designated areas each generally diametrically opposite a target aperture, for initial placement of a sausage playing piece, and wherein said game players simultaneously direct wound chef figures from said peripheral area along a path calculated to push a playing piece toward a target aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a horizontal game board having a number of game targets; spring-powered mechanical means suitable for unassisted movement over the surface of said game board; and a plurality of playing pieces disposed on said board surface, whereby each of said game players simultaneously direct one of said means in a direction calculated to cause a playing piece to be moved toward the game target.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a horizontal game board having a number of game targets; spring-powered mechanical means suitable for unassisted movement over the surface of said game board; and a plurality of playing pieces disposed on said board surface, whereby each of said game players simultaneously direct one of said means in a direction calculated to cause a playing piece to be moved toward the game target.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said board is generally circular and includes a central playing area defining a plurality of target apertures and a peripheral border area surrounding said central area wherein said mechanical means are initially disposed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said central board area simulates a pizza pie, said playing pieces simulate sausage pieces and said mechanical means simulate pizza pie chefs having alternately movable feet for propelling said figures on the game 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 |