US3628792A
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Game apparatus involving magnetized selection of game pieces
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-26
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus which comprises a support member which simulates a large slab of Swiss cheese, a body which simulates the figure of a cat which is resiliently and pivotably mounted to the support member and a plurality of game pieces, each of which is representative of either a mouse or a mouse trap. The game apparatus is used as a guessing game between two, three or four players. The apparatus includes a magnet in the arm of the cat simulated body and magnetizable playing pieces which enable a novel interaction between the cat and the mice which are hidden in openings provided within the cheese-simulating support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Phyllis Frederick
- 👤 Charles R Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A game apparatus comprising a support member, a flexible elongated member, a figure simulating body, said body being connected to said elongated member, said elongated member being vertically mounted and supported at its base by said support member, said support member including a plurality of spaced openings provided about its periphery, said body including a magnet which is projected outwardly of said body and a plurality of game pieces, said pieces each including a magnetizable portion for releasable securement to said magnet, said pieces adapted to be disposed in said openings so that aligning said magnet and manually urging same into an opening having one of said game pieces enables withdrawal thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A game apparatus comprising a support member, a flexible elongated member, a figure simulating body, said body being connected to said elongated member, said elongated member being vertically mounted and supported at its base by said support member, said support member including a plurality of spaced openings provided about its periphery, said body including a magnet which is projected outwardly of said body and a plurality of game pieces, said pieces each including a magnetizable portion for releasable securement to said magnet, said pieces adapted to be disposed in said openings so that aligning said magnet and manually urging same into an opening having one of said game pieces enables withdrawal thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, wherein said support member simulates cheese and said body is in the shape of a cat, said game pieces representing mice and mouse traps; said cat includes a laterally extending arm and said magnet is secured to the end of said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said flexible elongated member comprises a spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said support member includes a plurality of spaced openings in a plurality of lines, each of said lines having a similar number of openings, said game apparatus further including a plurality of pegs so that each of said players can mark their position by inserting said pegs in one of said openings in a line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said peripheral openings are each substantially equally spaced from said flexible elongated member so that said figure simulating body may be manually urged to have the magnet thereof easily inserted into each of said peripheral openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, wherein said support member is generally semicircular; and said body is movable between a generally vertical position and a generally horizontal position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The game apparatus of claim 6 wherein the magnet is mounted to an arm of said body, said arm being generally horizontal when said body is generally vertical, and said arm being vertical when said body is generally horizontal.
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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |