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US3596909A
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Projectile, launcher, and target
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-22
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A game including a disc-shaped projectile which has a pair of recesses mounted in a base portion for receiving a pair of prongs carried on a launch stick. When the launch stick is rotated and released the disc-shaped projectile glides outwardly and downwardly towards a playing surface. The playing surface has indicia thereon indicating the landing areas of different points.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcus B Russ
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In combination a game including, a disc-shaped projectile adapted to be manually spun so as to glide towards and land on a flat-playing surface, a launcher including an elongated shaft, a pair of laterally spaced prongs carried on top of said shaft and extending upwardly therefrom, said projectile having a pair of laterally spaced recesses carried in a base portion thereof for receiving said prongs of said launcher so that when said launcher is rotated and released said projectile separates therefrom and glides towards said playing surface, said shaft being longer than the width of a player''s hands so said shaft can be rotated between the palms of a player''s hands, and said playing surface having indicia thereon designating areas of various point values for indicating a point value for each landing of said projectile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In combination a game including, a disc-shaped projectile adapted to be manually spun so as to glide towards and land on a flat-playing surface, a launcher including an elongated shaft, a pair of laterally spaced prongs carried on top of said shaft and extending upwardly therefrom, said projectile having a pair of laterally spaced recesses carried in a base portion thereof for receiving said prongs of said launcher so that when said launcher is rotated and released said projectile separates therefrom and glides towards said playing surface, said shaft being longer than the width of a player''s hands so said shaft can be rotated between the palms of a player''s hands, and said playing surface having indicia thereon designating areas of various point values for indicating a point value for each landing of said projectile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The game as set forth in claim 1, wherein said playing surface is outlined on a plastic sheet that can be placed on a flat surface.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |