US3618949A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Kusan Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-27
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus for players comprising a pair of identical seesaw members pivotally mounted centrally of an elongated base with each of the members being provided with a pair of longitudinally extending tracks, one track opening onto a ''''win'''' pocket for a ball-containing capsule and one track for a steel ball. Two steel ball spring projectors are mounted on each end of the base in alignment with and projecting within the two ends of the steel ball tracks and are operative to strike and project the balls to the opposite ends of the tracks to effect tilting of the tracks by their weight and resultant gravity movement of the capsules toward and into the ''''win'''' pockets.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Mclain
- 👤 Daniel F Krause
- 👤 Charles H Hardin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/38; A63F7/386
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination, a base; a pair of seesaws mounted on said base; a first weight member movably positioned on one end of each seesaw and tilting it by gravity toward the adjacent end of said base; a second member of lighter weight movably positioned on said one end; and means mounted on said adjacent ends to effect reverse tilting of said seesaws by said first member and guided gravity movement of said second members to the nonadjacent ends of said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination, a base; a pair of seesaws mounted on said base; a first weight member movably positioned on one end of each seesaw and tilting it by gravity toward the adjacent end of said base; a second member of lighter weight movably positioned on said one end; and means mounted on said adjacent ends to effect reverse tilting of said seesaws by said first member and guided gravity movement of said second members to the nonadjacent ends of said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said second member comprises a ball-containing capsule.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said second member comprises a marble.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said reverse tilt effecting means comprises spring projectors operable to engage said first members to move them to said nonadjacent ends of said seesaws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination recited in claim 4 wherein said first and second members comprise balls and capsules respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination, an elongated base; a seesaw having a pair of longitudinally extending tracks pivotally mounted on said base; a capsule in one end of one of said tracks and a steel ball positioned in one end of the other of said tracks to tilt the seesaw by their weight toward the adjacent ends of said base; and means mounted on said adjacent end of said base for projecting said ball toward the nonadjacent end of said base to effect reverse tilting of said seesaw and movement of said capsule toward said nonadjacent end by gravity.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination, an elongated base; a seesaw having a pair of longitudinally extending tracks pivotally mounted on said base; a capsule in one end of one of said tracks and a steel ball positioned in one end of the other of said tracks to tilt the seesaw by their weight toward the adjacent ends of said base; and means mounted on said adjacent end of said base for projecting said ball toward the nonadjacent end of said base to effect reverse tilting of said seesaw and movement of said capsule toward said nonadjacent end by gravity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination, recited in claim 6; and additional means mounted on said nonadjacent end of said base for projecting said ball back toward said adjacent end to again reverse the tilt of said seesaw and the direction of movement of said capsule.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination recited in claim 6 wherein said seesaw includes a pair of trunnions, one of said trunnions being flanged, said base is provided with a pair of apertured stanchions for the pivotal reception of said trunnions, and one of said stanchions includes a cap engaging said flanged trunnion to retain said seesaw in its pivotal mounting.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination recited in claim 6 wherein said means comprises a spring projector engageable with said Steel ball.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination recited in claim 6 wherein said nonadjacent end of said base includes a capsule-receiving recess in alignment with said capsule-containing track.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
95 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination, an elongated base; a pair of identical seesaws mounted intermediate the ends of said base; said seesaws including a pair of tracks for the separate movement therein of a ball-containing capsule and a heavier ball; said capsule track having an open end and a closed end; said heavier ball track having at least partially open ends for the reception of a projector mounted on each end of said base and engageable through said partially open ends with the balls to project them to the other ends of their tracks.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
95 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination, an elongated base; a pair of identical seesaws mounted intermediate the ends of said base; said seesaws including a pair of tracks for the separate movement therein of a ball-containing capsule and a heavier ball; said capsule track having an open end and a closed end; said heavier ball track having at least partially open ends for the reception of a projector mounted on each end of said base and engageable through said partially open ends with the balls to project them to the other ends of their tracks.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination recited in claim 11 wherein said base ends include capsule-receiving recesses in alignment with said open ends of said capsule tracks.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination recited in claim 11; and additional projectors mounted on each of said other ends of said base to project said balls back toward said ends of said base to reverse the tilt of said seesaws and the direction of movement of said capsules.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination recited in claim 11 wherein each of said seesaws include a pair of trunnions, one of said trunnions being flanged, said base is provided with a pair of apertured stanchions for the pivotal reception of said trunnions, and one of said stanchions includes a cap engaging said flanged trunnion to retain said seesaw in its pivotal mounting.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |