US3672674A
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Remote controlled football game with pass play apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-11
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A game board formed of a frame defining a playing surface with means such as a pair of superimposed, diversely moving, flexible sheets for remotely producing controlled diverse movements of playing pieces resting on the playing surface. The lower sheet has magnetic areas and the game pieces incorporate magnets or a magnetic element movable between positions in which their magnetic fields, respectively, may interlink with one or more of the magnetic areas, thereby causing the pieces to stand or move with the lower sheet, and other positions in which their fields clear the magnetic areas whereby the game pieces will frictionally adhere to the upper sheet for standing or moving therewith, irrespective of the movement of the lower sheet. Controlled powering means is provided whereby the players may produce selected diverse movements of their respective game pieces in accordance with the game rules. Related game ball action is simulated by the means of a bead on a rod with variable directional settings from a bridge piece placed over the playing surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
Game apparatus comprising a plurality of sheets one superimposed upon the other, said sheets being movable in different directions relative to each other in their respective planes, a game piece supported on the upper of such sheets, and means incorporated in said piece and said movable sheets functioning to constrain said piece selectively to follow the motion or absence of motion of either of said sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
Game apparatus comprising a plurality of sheets one superimposed upon the other, said sheets being movable in different directions relative to each other in their respective planes, a game piece supported on the upper of such sheets, and means incorporated in said piece and said movable sheets functioning to constrain said piece selectively to follow the motion or absence of motion of either of said sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
Game apparatus as described in claim 3 in which the underlying one of said sheets includes magnetic material and said device comprises a magnet or a magnetic element which is shiftable, respectively, between positions in which its field, respectively, effectively links with and clears said magnetic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Game apparatus as described in claim 2 in which said magnetic material is disposed in separate areas on said latter sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
Game apparatus as described in claim 2 in which said game piece has a base portion for resting on the upper of said sheets and adapted to frictionally adhere to said upper sheet, when said magnet is in said second position, irrespective of movement of said magnetic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
Game apparatus as described in claim 2 including a plurality of said game pieces each constructed for movement with either of said sheets in accordance with the positioning of its magnet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
Game apparatus as described in claim 2 in which said game piece further incorporates magnet or magnetic element positioning means including an element adapted to be manipulated to cause said magnet or magnetic element alternately to assume and hold said respective positions upon actuation of said element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
Game apparatus as described in claim 1 further including a generally planar frame and pairs of spaced apart parallel spindles mounted in said frame, said sheets being of flexible material and each drivingly engaging one of said pairs of spindles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
Game apparatus as described in claim 7 further including motor means for individually driving said pairs of spindles and said sheets and manual controls for said motor means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
Ball game apparatus comprising a support frame, a playing surface, a game piece for resting on said surface and movement thereon, a slide for movable mounting on said frame, a pivoted rod on said slide for selective disposition with respect to said frame, a ball mounted on said rod and movable with said rod along said slide in simulation of the path of a ball in flight and generally parallel to said surface, and means for moving the game piece in a manner to intercept said ball.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
Ball game apparatus comprising a support frame, a playing surface, a game piece for resting on said surface and movement thereon, a slide for movable mounting on said frame, a pivoted rod on said slide for selective disposition with respect to said frame, a ball mounted on said rod and movable with said rod along said slide in simulation of the path of a ball in flight and generally parallel to said surface, and means for moving the game piece in a manner to intercept said ball.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
91 words
Ball game apparatus as described in claim 9 in which said playing surface is formed by a first movable sheet and further including a second movable sheet with magnetic areas underlying said first sheet, and a magnet incorporated in said game piece and movable between first and second positions in which its field, respectively, interlinks with and clears at least one of said magnetic areas whereby said piece, when resting on said first sheet, will follow one or the other of said sheets in accordance with the positioning of its magnet.
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 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 |