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US3674272A
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Magnetic board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A game is disclosed including a transparent game board and magnetized playing pieces. The game board is mounted vertically for play with a tic-tac-toe design visible on the two opposite faces of the transparent board. Supports are provided on both board surfaces within the pattern to receive the magnetized pieces and winning and losing combinations of the pieces are arranged by the players on these supports with the players'' skill plus a random choice of the magnetic polarity of the pieces as played determining the outcome of the game.
Inventors
- 👤 Ferdinand J Wszalek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/34; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00094; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/00406; A63F2003/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A magnetic game comprising the combination of a transparent game board, means for supporting said board in a generally vertical position, spaced article support members on opposite sides of said board with each support member on one side of the board being opposite a support member on the opposite side of the board, a plurality of playing pieces proportioned to be removably positioned in one of two alternate positions on said support members and including magnets with opposite magnetic poles being located adjacent to opposite ends of said playing pieces whereby similarly positioned playing pieces on opposite sides of the board at adjacent support members will attract one another and oppositely positioned playing pieces will repel one another, and each of said support members being spaced sufficiently far away from other support members on the same side of the board so that playing pieces positioned on members on the same side of the board do not move one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A magnetic game comprising the combination of a transparent game board, means for supporting said board in a generally vertical position, spaced article support members on opposite sides of said board with each support member on one side of the board being opposite a support member on the opposite side of the board, a plurality of playing pieces proportioned to be removably positioned in one of two alternate positions on said support members and including magnets with opposite magnetic poles being located adjacent to opposite ends of said playing pieces whereby similarly positioned playing pieces on opposite sides of the board at adjacent support members will attract one another and oppositely positioned playing pieces will repel one another, and each of said support members being spaced sufficiently far away from other support members on the same side of the board so that playing pieces positioned on members on the same side of the board do not move one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game as claimed in claim 1 in which said support members comprise projecting ledges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game as claimed in claim 1 in which said game board comprises a plastic sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The game as claimed in claim 1 in which said support members are arranged in a pattern of horizontal and vertical rows.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |