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US3638948A
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Chance-controlled marble game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-31
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-01-31
Abstract
Abstract Chance-controlled game apparatus comprising a plurality of differently colored sets of marbles which are individually captured and retained by receiving cells in a base to form a like plurality of random-shaped patterns, a transparent cover overlying the base for viewing the patterns, upstanding posts on the cover in vertical alignment with each receiving cell, and color-matched rubberbands for selective connection of adjacent pairs of posts to form closed loops on the cover corresponding in color and shape to each of the patterns. Relocation of the marbles among the cells changes the shapes of the patterns.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F9/00; A63F9/0073; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/12; A63F2250/122; A63F2250/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Game apparatus comprising means for establishing at least one pattern, said means comprising a base with a plurality of cells and at least one set of movable elements, said base and elements being relatively movable whereby said elements are captured and retained by said cells to form said pattern, a substantially transparent cover overlying said pattern establishing means and through which said pattern is viewable, a plurality of elements carried by said cover and positioned in alignment with said cells for establishing on said cover a second pattern conforming to the pattern established by said first-mentioned means, and link means for interconnecting selected pairs of said cover carried elements for outlining said second pattern on said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Game apparatus comprising means for establishing at least one pattern, said means comprising a base with a plurality of cells and at least one set of movable elements, said base and elements being relatively movable whereby said elements are captured and retained by said cells to form said pattern, a substantially transparent cover overlying said pattern establishing means and through which said pattern is viewable, a plurality of elements carried by said cover and positioned in alignment with said cells for establishing on said cover a second pattern conforming to the pattern established by said first-mentioned means, and link means for interconnecting selected pairs of said cover carried elements for outlining said second pattern on said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Game apparatus as in claim 1 wherein a plurality of sets of differently colored movable elements are utilized, said sets establishing a plurality of patterns each formed by an individual set of like-colored movable elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Game apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said transparent cover is provided with peripheral side portions for forming an enclosed cavity between said base and said cover carried elements whereby said movable elements are confined to movement within said cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Game apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said base is provided with visible connecting lines between pairs of said cells.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Game apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said cover is provided with visible connecting lines between pairs of said cover carried elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
126 words
Game apparatus comprising a base, means on said base for establishing a set of multiple patterns which are distinguishable from each other by color, said set of patterns being viewable through a substantially transparent cover which overlies said means and through which all patterns of said set are viewable, said means being adjustable relative to said base to establish a different-shaped set of multiple patterns on said base, a plurality of elements carried by said cover, certain of said plurality of elements being positioned in alignment with corresponding parts of any pattern established by said first-mentioned means for establishing a correspondingly shaped pattern on said cover, and link means for interconnecting selected pairs of said certain elements for outlining said correspondingly shaped pattern on said cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
126 words
Game apparatus comprising a base, means on said base for establishing a set of multiple patterns which are distinguishable from each other by color, said set of patterns being viewable through a substantially transparent cover which overlies said means and through which all patterns of said set are viewable, said means being adjustable relative to said base to establish a different-shaped set of multiple patterns on said base, a plurality of elements carried by said cover, certain of said plurality of elements being positioned in alignment with corresponding parts of any pattern established by said first-mentioned means for establishing a correspondingly shaped pattern on said cover, and link means for interconnecting selected pairs of said certain elements for outlining said correspondingly shaped pattern on said cover.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 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 |