US3632111A
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Binary arithmetic board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-14
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1989-02-14
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a board game which can be played by two or more players using counters on a board which is divided into discrete playing areas, such as a checkerboard design, for example. Each player moves one of his counters in turn towards his opponent''s end of the board and, where the resulting pattern formed by both sets of counters allows, binary arithmetical operations are performed on the combination of his own and his opponent''s counters to enable the player to improve the value and interim position of his own counters. The aim of each player is to move his own counters into a predetermined pattern on his opponent''s side of the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Ernest Wicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0415; A63F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A board game comprising a flat playing board having a playing surface divided into a plurality of discrete areas; at least two sets of movable counters, adapted to be moved along the surface of said board from one discrete area to another to form predetermined patterns of said counters, consisting of counters having a first, identifiable characteristic on each of said sets, adapted to distinguish one set from the other, and a second, and a third, identifiable characteristic only on each of said sets of counters which are common to all sets, each of said pieces in each of said sets bearing one or the other of said second and third characteristics; whereby said counters, when moved along said board from one discrete area to another, are adapted to form groups of counters of all of said sets of counters which represent binary arithmetic combinations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A board game comprising a flat playing board having a playing surface divided into a plurality of discrete areas; at least two sets of movable counters, adapted to be moved along the surface of said board from one discrete area to another to form predetermined patterns of said counters, consisting of counters having a first, identifiable characteristic on each of said sets, adapted to distinguish one set from the other, and a second, and a third, identifiable characteristic only on each of said sets of counters which are common to all sets, each of said pieces in each of said sets bearing one or the other of said second and third characteristics; whereby said counters, when moved along said board from one discrete area to another, are adapted to form groups of counters of all of said sets of counters which represent binary arithmetic combinations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A board game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the discrete areas are arranged in rows and columns and said columns on said board are designated decimal numerical values equal to powers of two increasing from one vertical edge of the board to the other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A board game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the second and third identifiable characteristics are binary arithmetic symbols.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A board game in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second and third identifiable characteristics are 0''s and 1''s.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A board game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first characteristic distinguishing the sets of counters is color.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A board game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the discrete areas of the playing surface are alternate areas of contrasting color.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
A board game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the discrete areas are arranged in rows and columns having an equal number of discrete areas and an additional row of discrete areas is provided at opposite sides of the playing surface, each said row to receive counters having one or the other of the first identifiable characteristic.
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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |