US3583701A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1968-11-08
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1988-11-08
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for playing a reflex game including an elevated playing board simulating the surface of the moon having apertures therethrough and a platform mounted beneath the playing surface and movable relative to the board to a position underlying the apertures. The platform is releasably latched in a biased position underlying the apertures and astronaut figure playing pieces are positioned in the apertures and supported on the platform while in its latched position. The platform latch is adapted to be released by a player chosen by random chance means, thereby allowing the astronaut figures to fall through the moon surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin I Glass
- 👤 Jeffery D Breslow
- 👤 Harry Disko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F5/00; A63F5/02; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F2007/3674; A63F2007/3685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Game apparatus comprising an elevated, generally horizontal playing board defining an aperture therethrough; a platform mounted beneath said playing board for movement relative thereto to a position underlying said aperture; cooperable means on said board and platform for latching the latter in a biased position underlying said aperture; player operated means on said board for releasing said platform from its latched position; a playing piece adapted to be placed in said aperture and supported on the underlying platform when the latter is in its latched position, an chance means for randOmly determining when a player is to operate said release means said chance means including a circular path on said board, a ball movable along said path, and a plurality of pockets adjacent said path bearing indicia and adapted to receive a ball from said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Game apparatus comprising an elevated, generally horizontal playing board defining an aperture therethrough; a platform mounted beneath said playing board for movement relative thereto to a position underlying said aperture; cooperable means on said board and platform for latching the latter in a biased position underlying said aperture; player operated means on said board for releasing said platform from its latched position; a playing piece adapted to be placed in said aperture and supported on the underlying platform when the latter is in its latched position, an chance means for randOmly determining when a player is to operate said release means said chance means including a circular path on said board, a ball movable along said path, and a plurality of pockets adjacent said path bearing indicia and adapted to receive a ball from said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said platform defines a plurality of spaced-apart openings therethrough arranged so that when said platform is moved to an unbiased position, said openings are in substantial alignment with the board apertures and no support is afforded said playing pieces thereby allowing the pieces to fall through the board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein said platform is pivotally supported from said playing board and wherein said cooperable latch means include a housing integral with said playing surface and defining a number of slots therethrough, fingers secured to said platform and extending to a position adjacent said slots, and a hand-graspable member bearing latching tabs insertable through said slots and engageable with said fingers to maintain the platform in its biased position subject to bodily removal of the hand-graspable member by a player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 3, wherein the path of said chance means is disposed outwardly of said board; said pockets being closely spaced and circumferentially disposed between the path and the board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 4, wherein said playing board is three-dimensional and has the appearance of the surface of the moon; said apertures therethrough simulating craters; said hand-graspable member simulating a space vehicle; and said playing pieces simulating astronaut figures, the latter desirably being prevented from falling through said moon surface by being grabbed by each player except the particular player removing the space vehicle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |