US3672095A
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Top game and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-14
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A top game comprising (a) a plurality of spinner units, each of which is the combination of a spindle-type top, a holding means detachably connected to the top so as to support the top but be readily releasable from it, and a string attached to the holding means for winding around the top; and (b) a stadium having a plurality of wall receivers or receiving means for each receiving and supporting a spinner unit so that the holding means may be pulled simultaneously or in rapid succession to spin the tops and introduce them into the stadium for engagement with one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Adolph E Goldfarb
- 👤 Rene Soriano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A spinner unit comprising a top, a holding means detachably connected to said top, and a string secured at one end to said holding means for releasing said top relative to said holding means and the other end wound around said top in such a manner that the string will impart spin to the top when the holding means is disconnected from the top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A spinner unit comprising a top, a holding means detachably connected to said top, and a string secured at one end to said holding means for releasing said top relative to said holding means and the other end wound around said top in such a manner that the string will impart spin to the top when the holding means is disconnected from the top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A spinner unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said top includes a spindle, and said holding means is elongated for being grasped to pull the holding means and is provided at one end with resilient prongs forming a snap ring which is detachably connected to the spindle of the top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
A spinner unit as defined in claim 1 wherein said top comprises a generally circular block and a spindle extending coaxially from said block, said spindle having a flange with a notch therein for receiving the other end of said string and a circumferential channel means adjacent each side of said flange, one channel means being for receiving the wound string and the other channel means being for receiving said holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A spinner unit as defined in claim 3, wherein said one channel means for receiving the wound string comprises an annular recess provided with at least one axially extending rib to increase frictional contact between said one channel means and said wound string when the string is pulled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A spinner unit as defined in claim 1 in combination with at least one additional spinner unit, each of said spinner units comprising a top having a spindle portion and a generally circular block portion, each block portion having flat edge portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination: an easily operated top which is comprised of a generally circular block and a spindle extending from the axis of said block, said spindle having a flange with a notch therein and circumferential channel means adjacent each side of said flange, one channel means being for receiving a string wound therearound and the other channel means for receiving a holding means, and an elongated holding member having a resilient snap ring at one end for releasably connecting to said spindle of the top, whereby a string could be secured at one end to said holding member and wound around said spindle for subsequent unwinding to spin said top.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination: an easily operated top which is comprised of a generally circular block and a spindle extending from the axis of said block, said spindle having a flange with a notch therein and circumferential channel means adjacent each side of said flange, one channel means being for receiving a string wound therearound and the other channel means for receiving a holding means, and an elongated holding member having a resilient snap ring at one end for releasably connecting to said spindle of the top, whereby a string could be secured at one end to said holding member and wound around said spindle for subsequent unwinding to spin said top.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A top as defined in claim 6 wherein said one channel means is an annular recess adjacent to said notch flange, said recess being provided with at least two circumferentially spaced, axially extending ribs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
A spinner unit comprising a top body including a spindle, a string wound about said spindle for imparting spinning motion to said top body and a manually operable holder attached to said string and releasably connected to said top body, said holder connected to said top body serving to retain said string on said spindle, said holder when released from said top body and pulled relative thereto serving to unwind said string and to impart said spinning motion to said top body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
82 words
A spinner unit comprising a top body including a spindle, a string wound about said spindle for imparting spinning motion to said top body and a manually operable holder attached to said string and releasably connected to said top body, said holder connected to said top body serving to retain said string on said spindle, said holder when released from said top body and pulled relative thereto serving to unwind said string and to impart said spinning motion to said top body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A top as defined in claim 6 but having a configuration which is symmetrical about the axis of said block.
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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |