US3589724A
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Game with tower and crane
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1968-12-05
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-12-05
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus including a tower structure having a plurality of arms projecting outwardly at various levels, playing pieces adapted to be removably supported on the tower structure, and a player manipulatable device including pivotally mounted arms adapted to be moved vertically for engaging and for transferring the playing pieces between the tower structure and a home level. The playing pieces are disposed at various levels and novel timing apparatus is utilized to define given time periods for accomplishing the game objective.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon Barlow
- 👤 Harry Disko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/0076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
Game apparatus comprising a plurality of playing pieces, a vertically extending structure including laterally projecting arms disposed at a plurality of different levels above the base of said structure, said playing pieces being removably supported at various positions on said arms, player manipulatable means comprising a base portion selectively positionable relative to said vertically extending structure and including a pair of connected, pivotally mounted arms extending from said base portion, an extension member secured to said arms and having its free end engageable with any of said playing pieces, and playercontrolled means on said base for selectively moving said arms to move said free end of said extension member between the levels of said playing pieces and the supporting surface for said game apparatus, and timing means for determining the time period allotted a player for transferring playing pieces from said laterally projecting arms to the supporting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
Game apparatus comprising a plurality of playing pieces, a vertically extending structure including laterally projecting arms disposed at a plurality of different levels above the base of said structure, said playing pieces being removably supported at various positions on said arms, player manipulatable means comprising a base portion selectively positionable relative to said vertically extending structure and including a pair of connected, pivotally mounted arms extending from said base portion, an extension member secured to said arms and having its free end engageable with any of said playing pieces, and playercontrolled means on said base for selectively moving said arms to move said free end of said extension member between the levels of said playing pieces and the supporting surface for said game apparatus, and timing means for determining the time period allotted a player for transferring playing pieces from said laterally projecting arms to the supporting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said arms are articulately connected by a link having an angle of elevation which varies relative to the arm movement; said extension member being secured to said link for elevation of its free end responsive to movement of said arms; said player-controlled means including a gear sector fixed to one arm and a manually rotatable drive gear cooperating with said sector gear for pivoting said arms, and means at said free end for carrying the plaYing pieces during movement thereof between the supporting surface and any one of said projecting arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein the free end of said extension member carries a permanent magnet and wherein said playing pieces are magnetically permeable and attracted by said permanent magnet for engagement and subsequent retention thereof upon positioning said base and moving said arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said means at the free end comprise a hook and wherein each of said playing pieces define an aperture engageable by said hook upon positioning said base relative to said vertically extending structure and moving said pivotally mounted arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said timing means comprise a downwardly sloping winding path having a given length, and means traversing the length of said path under the influence of gravity at a given time, thereby defining the allotted time period of play.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said winding path is formed on the surface of said pedestal, and audible means at the end of said path for indicating termination of said allotted time period.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said arms and said extension member simulate an elevatable rescue device for use in rescuing said movable playing pieces simulating animate objects, from said vertically extending structure.
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |