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US3601403A
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Slide game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-12
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1990-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A member provided with intersecting guideways and a plurality of slides slidable along respective guideways in overlying relation, the slides having openings, and an array of apertures overlying the slides for receiving removable pegs inserted through selected apertures and into aligned slide openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Weisbecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00574; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A game construction comprising a guide member having a pair of intersecting guideways, a plurality of slides slidable along respective guideways in overlying relation with respect to each other, each slide being formed with openings extending longitudinally of its respective receiving guideway, and at least partially overlying some of the openings of the other slides a cover over said slides and having apertures in alignment with said openings at least some of the positions where the openings in the respective slides overly each other, and removable pins selectively engageable through said apertures and openings into nether holes to limit the permissible extent of slide movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A game construction comprising a guide member having a pair of intersecting guideways, a plurality of slides slidable along respective guideways in overlying relation with respect to each other, each slide being formed with openings extending longitudinally of its respective receiving guideway, and at least partially overlying some of the openings of the other slides a cover over said slides and having apertures in alignment with said openings at least some of the positions where the openings in the respective slides overly each other, and removable pins selectively engageable through said apertures and openings into nether holes to limit the permissible extent of slide movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game construction according to claim 1, the pattern of openings of each slide being configured identically to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game construction according to claim 2, said pins being equal in number to said slides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A game construction according to claim 3, said slides being four in number two sides being arranged at 90* with respect to a first reference slide and 180* each other and the fourth slide being arranged at 180* to the first slide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A game construction according to claim 3, in combination with an extension on one end of each slide defining a manual pull flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A game construction according to claim 3, said openings including an elongate central opening located centrally of each slide and in overlying intersecting relation with each other, and an additional pin fixed relative to said guide member and extending through said central openings to limit the movement of said slides in the absence of said removable pins.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |