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US3669452A
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Table game top insert for changing contour of table game surface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-13
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A table game normally for four players which is adaptable for use with two or more players, up to four, by the insertion of playing surface adapter pieces that transform the game board into a usable item for a fewer number of players than normal. The game board has goals or pockets and inclined surfaces leading to each of the goals. The insert disclosed herein provides a false floor so that at least one of the surfaces normally leading to the goal will be changed to a surface to urge a game piece to roll toward the goals in use, when less than the full number of players are playing the game.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F Foley
- 👤 Charles D Mccarthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0023; A63F7/22; A63F7/30; A63F2007/303; A63F7/0005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A game apparatus including a game board having a periphery, a raised portion at the center of the board, said board being inclined downwardly from the center toward the periphery at a plurality of locations, grater than three, said board having goal means at each location to which the surface is inclined, a game piece comprising a rolling member for use on the board, and a game piece batting member pivotally mounted upon said game board adjacent each of the goal means for batting said rolling member away from the goal means, the improvement comprising means to permit playing of the game by people of less than the number of goal means on the game board comprising an insert member, said insert member having an upper surface, and cooperating means on said game board and said insert member to position said insert member in a desired location adjacent the desired goal means, said cooperating means positioning said insert member so that the upper surface of said insert member inclines away from said desired goal means toward the raised portion of the game board to return said rolling game piece to portions of said game board other than said desired goal means when said game piece rolls onto said insert member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A game apparatus including a game board having a periphery, a raised portion at the center of the board, said board being inclined downwardly from the center toward the periphery at a plurality of locations, grater than three, said board having goal means at each location to which the surface is inclined, a game piece comprising a rolling member for use on the board, and a game piece batting member pivotally mounted upon said game board adjacent each of the goal means for batting said rolling member away from the goal means, the improvement comprising means to permit playing of the game by people of less than the number of goal means on the game board comprising an insert member, said insert member having an upper surface, and cooperating means on said game board and said insert member to position said insert member in a desired location adjacent the desired goal means, said cooperating means positioning said insert member so that the upper surface of said insert member inclines away from said desired goal means toward the raised portion of the game board to return said rolling game piece to portions of said game board other than said desired goal means when said game piece rolls onto said insert member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as specified in claim 1 wherein said cooperating means comprise cooperating slot and tab means between said game board member and said insert member, said insert member carrying said tab means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination as specified in claim 2 wherein said co-operating means includes support legs fastened to said insert member and adapted to rest on said game board, said legs being of configuration to position said insert member so that the insert member inclines downwardly toward the center portion of said game board from the goal means associated with said insert member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game board of Claim 3 wherein said goal means comprise pockets formed adjacent the periphery of said game board.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |