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US3583705A
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Animal trap game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-02
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-05-02
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device having a boxlike structure with a vertically sliding gate carried by a trip rod adjacent one end of the boxlike structure. A ball-like member is swivelly suspended within the structure and carries a plurality of removable pegs in slots. Displacement of the ball-like member releases the gate for downward closing movement. A game rod is provided for insertion into the box structure to remove the pegs from the slots in the ball-like member. Dice and a game board are provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Reynolds Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/30; A63F9/04; A63F2009/0471; A63F2009/0473; A63F2009/0475; A63F9/0413
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
An amusement device comprising a boxlike structure having an open end and provided with slot means in the top thereof for receiving a trap door, a first support carried by the top and spaced rearwardly of said slot means, the top being provided with an aperture spaced rearwardly of said first support means, a vertical sliding trap door disposed in said slot means, a second support extending through said aperture into said structure, a swivelly disposed game piece holder positioned inside said structure and suspended from said second support, trip means on said first support operatively connecting said game piece holder to said trap door whereby substantial movement of said holder will activate said trip means and result in closing movement of said trap door, a plurality of removable game pieces disposed in said game piece holder, and game rod means adapted to be inserted into said structure and connected to said game pieces to remove them from said game piece holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
An amusement device comprising a boxlike structure having an open end and provided with slot means in the top thereof for receiving a trap door, a first support carried by the top and spaced rearwardly of said slot means, the top being provided with an aperture spaced rearwardly of said first support means, a vertical sliding trap door disposed in said slot means, a second support extending through said aperture into said structure, a swivelly disposed game piece holder positioned inside said structure and suspended from said second support, trip means on said first support operatively connecting said game piece holder to said trap door whereby substantial movement of said holder will activate said trip means and result in closing movement of said trap door, a plurality of removable game pieces disposed in said game piece holder, and game rod means adapted to be inserted into said structure and connected to said game pieces to remove them from said game piece holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said game piece holder includes a ball with said game pieces disposed in a plurality of cylindrical slots disposed in its surface at an upwardly inclined angle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said removable game pieces comprise pegs disposed in said ball slots with means secured thereto for connection to said game rod means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said trip means is an elongated rod with fastening means on one end connecting said rod to said trap door, the opposite end of said rod being provided with a pointed configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said second support is a rod with at least one notch to receive said pointed end of said trip means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 5 wherein a scoring member is provided comprising a flat block with a plurality of slots therein for receiving said removable pegs and said block has scoring indicia thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said ball is suspended from said second support by a hook and loop arrangement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 7 and a game board supporting said boxLike structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
111 words
An amusement device comprising a hollow structure with an open end, said structure having a top provided with an opening, closure means positioned within said opening and movable from an open position to a position closing said structure, elongated trip means mounted on said structure and having one end connected to said closure means, a game piece holder positioned within said structure and suspended from the other end of said trip means, said trip means being activated upon substantial movement of said holder to permit said closure means to move from its open position to its closed position, and a plurality of game pieces removably carried by said game piece holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
An amusement device comprising a hollow structure with an open end, said structure having a top provided with an opening, closure means positioned within said opening and movable from an open position to a position closing said structure, elongated trip means mounted on said structure and having one end connected to said closure means, a game piece holder positioned within said structure and suspended from the other end of said trip means, said trip means being activated upon substantial movement of said holder to permit said closure means to move from its open position to its closed position, and a plurality of game pieces removably carried by said game piece holder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
137 words
An amusement device comprising a hollow structure with an open end, said structure having a top provided with an opening, closure means slidably positioned within said opening and movable from an open position to a position closing said structure, elongated trip means mounted on said structure and having one end connected to said closure means, a game piece holder positioned within said structure and suspended from the other end of said trip means, said trip means being activated upon substantial movement of said holder to permit said closure means to move from its open position to its closed position, a plurality of game pieces removably carried by said game piece holder, and game piece removing means adapted to be inserted into said structure and connected to said game pieces to remove them from said game piece holder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
An amusement device comprising a hollow structure with an open end, said structure having a top provided with an opening, closure means slidably positioned within said opening and movable from an open position to a position closing said structure, elongated trip means mounted on said structure and having one end connected to said closure means, a game piece holder positioned within said structure and suspended from the other end of said trip means, said trip means being activated upon substantial movement of said holder to permit said closure means to move from its open position to its closed position, a plurality of game pieces removably carried by said game piece holder, and game piece removing means adapted to be inserted into said structure and connected to said game pieces to remove them from said game piece holder.
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 |