US3661389A
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Game having target areas and pieces to be blown toward these areas
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-09
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1991-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A game includes a game board having variously shaped target areas thereon and light-weight, variously shaped, game pieces which are placed on the game board and upon which puffs of air are directed by participants. Participants'' skills are directed according to rules of the game toward causing the game pieces to jump through the air and come to rest within the target areas.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L Harris
- 👤 Joyce W Boone
- 👤 Allen G Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/066; A63F9/00; A63F9/0079; A63F2009/0087; A63F2009/0089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A game comprising a game board having a substantially flat and smooth surface containing at least one target area defined by boundaries wholly within the outer extremities of the game board and a plurality of game pieces shaped in varying geometric configurations each being formed of a substantially light weight material having a flat bottom wall of predetermined shape and an integral substantially closed side wall extending perpendicularly from the periphery of said bottom wall, said walls forming a shallow, hollowed interior portion, said game pieces being adapted when resting on said bottom wall to receive a puff of air generated by a player in the proximity thereof and at an appropriate angle to cause the game piece to assume a flipping motion towards said target area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A game comprising a game board having a substantially flat and smooth surface containing at least one target area defined by boundaries wholly within the outer extremities of the game board and a plurality of game pieces shaped in varying geometric configurations each being formed of a substantially light weight material having a flat bottom wall of predetermined shape and an integral substantially closed side wall extending perpendicularly from the periphery of said bottom wall, said walls forming a shallow, hollowed interior portion, said game pieces being adapted when resting on said bottom wall to receive a puff of air generated by a player in the proximity thereof and at an appropriate angle to cause the game piece to assume a flipping motion towards said target area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said game board having a plurality of separately defined areas corresponding to said target area thereby forming a plurality of target areas at least some of which correspond in shape to the shape of some of said game pieces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said game board has a plurality of separately defined areas corresponding to said target area and hAving a plurality of game pieces of said varying geometric configurations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A game according to claim 2 wherein said game pieces are formed of aluminum sheet and the puff of air to which said game pieces are adapted comprises a puff such as produced by mouth.
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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |