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US3638945A
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Game device
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1969-08-08
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A game device of the type having an enclosure affording a tortuous passage for a playing piece to be deposited therein with openings in opposed faces of the enclosure for attempted interception of the playing piece as it travels through the tortuous passage. The openings are preferably misaligned. A supporting base is provided having separate compartments for storage of intercepted playing pieces and a further compartment for reception of those playing pieces which have completed traversal of the tortuous passageway. Scooplike interception tools are provided for insertion through the apertures in the enclosure for attempted interception of playing pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey D Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A game device comprising: enclosure means affording a substantially enclosed tortuous passageway between spaced-apart, generally parallel walls; an opening in a top portion of the enclosure means; a playing piece of a size and shape to be received in said opening and move into the enclosed tortuous passageway; means for gaining access to the passageway at different areas thereof comprising a plurality of openings in each of said walls; said wall openings in each of said spacedapart walls being axially misaligned with the openings in said other spaced-apart wall, a pair of interception tools of a size and shape to be removably received in said wall openings for intercepting said playing piece in its path of travel through the tortuous passageway; whereby a playing piece deposited in the enclosure for gravity responsive travel through the tortuous passage thereof may be intercepted in its path of travel by insertion of an intercepting tool into one of said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A game device comprising: enclosure means affording a substantially enclosed tortuous passageway between spaced-apart, generally parallel walls; an opening in a top portion of the enclosure means; a playing piece of a size and shape to be received in said opening and move into the enclosed tortuous passageway; means for gaining access to the passageway at different areas thereof comprising a plurality of openings in each of said walls; said wall openings in each of said spacedapart walls being axially misaligned with the openings in said other spaced-apart wall, a pair of interception tools of a size and shape to be removably received in said wall openings for intercepting said playing piece in its path of travel through the tortuous passageway; whereby a playing piece deposited in the enclosure for gravity responsive travel through the tortuous passage thereof may be intercepted in its path of travel by insertion of an intercepting tool into one of said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The game device of claim 1 further including a base for supporting the enclosure means with compartments in the base for receiving intercepted and nonintercepted playing pieces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game device of claim 1 wherein the enclosure further includes ramp means at the bottom thereof for directing playing pieces which have completed the path of travel through the passageway outwardly of one portion of the enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The game device of claim 1 wherein the interception tool is a scooplike element.
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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |