US3627316A
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Magnetic fishing game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-06
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1989-02-06
Abstract
Abstract Magnetic fishing game apparatus having a hollow game table simulating a fishing facility such as a pond and providing an internal chamber for containing one or more magnetic elements simulating fish, and a fishing implement having a magnetic element simulating a lure attached to one end of a line. The object of the game is to simulate catching a fish by initially maneuvering the lure to a position wherein a fish within the table chamber becomes magnetically attached to the lure and then drawing the lure and attached fish toward an opening in the upper wall or top of the table through which the fish may be pulled from the chamber by the lure. Features of the apparatus include a ramp below the opening for guiding the fish into the opening, a removable shield which permits the game to be played with the fish visible or hidden, a novel baffle arrangement which provides both a maze within and supports the upper plate of the game table, and a novel container for the table.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Machinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
Fishing game apparatus comprising: a game table simulating a body of water such as a pond and including a removable upper plate and a lower plate, and a number of baffles between said plates and supporting said upper plate on and in spaced parallel relation to said lower plate so as to define a chamber between said plates, means securing said baffles to one plate including means whereby certain baffles may be adjusted and removed, a container base receiving said table including a rim rising above said upper plate to retain said plates in adjustment, said upper plate having an opening and said baffles being arranged to form a maze of passages leading to said opening, at least one simulated fish adapted to be positioned within said chamber, a simulated fishing implement including a line and a lure attached to one end of said line, and said fish and lure comprising magnetic elements having mutual magnetic attraction, whereby said fishing implement may be maneuvered to effect initial magnetic attachment of said lure to said fish and subsequent removal of said fish from said chamber through said table opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
Fishing game apparatus comprising: a game table simulating a body of water such as a pond and including a removable upper plate and a lower plate, and a number of baffles between said plates and supporting said upper plate on and in spaced parallel relation to said lower plate so as to define a chamber between said plates, means securing said baffles to one plate including means whereby certain baffles may be adjusted and removed, a container base receiving said table including a rim rising above said upper plate to retain said plates in adjustment, said upper plate having an opening and said baffles being arranged to form a maze of passages leading to said opening, at least one simulated fish adapted to be positioned within said chamber, a simulated fishing implement including a line and a lure attached to one end of said line, and said fish and lure comprising magnetic elements having mutual magnetic attraction, whereby said fishing implement may be maneuvered to effect initial magnetic attachment of said lure to said fish and subsequent removal of said fish from said chamber through said table opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
143 words
Fishing game apparatus comprising: a game table simulating a body of water such as a pond and including spaced upper and lower plates defining therebetween an intervening chamber, said upper plate having an opening to said chamber, at least one simulated fish adapted to be positioned within said chamber, a simulated fishing implement including a line and a lure attached to one end of said line, said fish and lure comprising magnetic elements having mutual magnetic attraction, whereby said fishing implement may be maneuvered to effect initial magnetic attachment of said lure to said fish and subsequent removal of said fish from said chamber through said table opening, and an upstanding tapered ramp formation on said bottom plate directly below said table opening for directing said fish upwardly through said opening as said lure and fish are drawn toward and through said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
143 words
Fishing game apparatus comprising: a game table simulating a body of water such as a pond and including spaced upper and lower plates defining therebetween an intervening chamber, said upper plate having an opening to said chamber, at least one simulated fish adapted to be positioned within said chamber, a simulated fishing implement including a line and a lure attached to one end of said line, said fish and lure comprising magnetic elements having mutual magnetic attraction, whereby said fishing implement may be maneuvered to effect initial magnetic attachment of said lure to said fish and subsequent removal of said fish from said chamber through said table opening, and an upstanding tapered ramp formation on said bottom plate directly below said table opening for directing said fish upwardly through said opening as said lure and fish are drawn toward and through said opening.
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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |