US3591175A
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Game
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1969-01-29
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-01-29
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus for a race-type chance game comprising a large number of containers, each enclosing a simulated colored pill and having a cap for normally closing the container and concealing the pill color. The closed containers are randomly disposed in a central bowl and the players compete to find all of the pills of a given color by sequentially opening and closing the containers.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin I Glass
- 👤 Jeffrey D Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0478; A63F2003/0492; A63F11/00; A63F11/0002; A63F2011/0009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a plurality of randomly disposed different playing pieces; means comprising a plurality of similar, normally closed containers for receiving and concealing said playing pieces in a manner such that they may be individually exposed to view for identification thereof; and chance device for indicating which of said different playing pieces are to be located by said players; whereby said game players compete to quickly locate an indicated playing piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a plurality of randomly disposed different playing pieces; means comprising a plurality of similar, normally closed containers for receiving and concealing said playing pieces in a manner such that they may be individually exposed to view for identification thereof; and chance device for indicating which of said different playing pieces are to be located by said players; whereby said game players compete to quickly locate an indicated playing piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said playing pieces form a number of separately identifiable playing piece groups, each of said players competing to locate a number of playing pieces of one group, and including additionally: other identifiable playing pieces which reward a player by allowing him to take any playing piece previously located by another player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said playing pieces simulate pills, each of said pill groups bearing a different color and including additionally: a number of simulated figures having enlarged body portions forming concave receptacles for receiving located playing pieces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a plurality of playing pieces forming a number of separately identifiable playing piece groups; a plurality of randomly disposed, normally closed containers suitable for receiving and concealing said playing pieces, and operable to expose said pieces and chance means bearing indicia related to said playing piece groups for randomly indicating a playing piece to be located by a player, whereby said players compete to quickly open said containers and locate the indicated playing piece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
Game apparatus for use by a number of game players comprising: a plurality of playing pieces forming a number of separately identifiable playing piece groups; a plurality of randomly disposed, normally closed containers suitable for receiving and concealing said playing pieces, and operable to expose said pieces and chance means bearing indicia related to said playing piece groups for randomly indicating a playing piece to be located by a player, whereby said players compete to quickly open said containers and locate the indicated playing piece.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The game appaRatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said playing pieces simulate pills, and including additionally: a number of simulated figures having enlarged abdominal portions forming receptacles for receiving pills located by a player.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The game apparatus as set forth in claim 5 including additionally: other identifiable pills concealed in said containers which may be used to cause another game player to forfeit one of his located pills to the benefit of the player fortuitously locating one of said other pills, wherein said players compete to locate all of the pills forming a group.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |