US3672681A
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Game method involving competitive arranging of grouped pieces into polyhedric form
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-01
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A method of playing a game comprising two sets of pieces each set consists of twenty-seven cubes having a hole in each of its six faces. The cubes are interengageable to form building groups of two or more cubes. These groups are selectively constructed by opposing players in puzzle form as to permit the groups of each set to be assembled into a large cube. The groups of each set are exchanged by opposing players for purposes of competitively forming the cube from the opposing players building groups, thereby solving the puzzle.
Inventors
- 👤 David Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; A63F9/1208; A63F2009/1216; A63F2009/122; A63F9/0611; A63F9/1204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A game method for players with a plurality of like polyhedric pieces comprising dividing said pieces into a plurality of sets for different opposing players, having opposing players each temporarily interengage a plurality of pieces into a plurality of building groups, said building groups of each player interarrangeable into a contiguous polyhedric configuration of a preselected shape, exchanging said building groups separated one from the others with the building groups of opposing players, and thereafter competitively interarranging the building groups exchanged to form said polyhedric configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A game method for players with a plurality of like polyhedric pieces comprising dividing said pieces into a plurality of sets for different opposing players, having opposing players each temporarily interengage a plurality of pieces into a plurality of building groups, said building groups of each player interarrangeable into a contiguous polyhedric configuration of a preselected shape, exchanging said building groups separated one from the others with the building groups of opposing players, and thereafter competitively interarranging the building groups exchanged to form said polyhedric configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pieces are interengaged into contiguous building groups including between two and four pieces within at least one of said groups.
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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 |