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US3700240A
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Missile throwing apparatus having connectors holding targets in a given spaced relationship
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-25
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A game employing a plurality of pyramid shaped bases or targets and another plurality of hollow pyramid shaped members or missiles adapted to be thrown from a distance at the targets. A platform is provided for the game player to stand on while projecting the missiles toward the targets. The target areas and the platform are held rigidly in a spaced relationship from one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Juan J San Emeterio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204; A63F9/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A target tossing game comprising: A. a plurality of target bases B. an enlarged platform capable of supporting a game player, C. interconnecting means usable to connect in different arrangements the target bases and the enlarged platfoRm whereby the pattern of the target bases and the distances between the plurality of target bases and between the target bases and the enlarged platform can be varied, D. a target supported by each of said target bases, E. projectiles to be thrown by the game player toward the targets, F. said targets being hollow and open at one end so as to form interior and exterior surfaces, G. said projectiles being formed identically to said targets, H. the relationship between the targets and the projectiles being such that the projectiles if correctly thrown, will completely cover one of said target''s surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A target tossing game comprising: A. a plurality of target bases B. an enlarged platform capable of supporting a game player, C. interconnecting means usable to connect in different arrangements the target bases and the enlarged platfoRm whereby the pattern of the target bases and the distances between the plurality of target bases and between the target bases and the enlarged platform can be varied, D. a target supported by each of said target bases, E. projectiles to be thrown by the game player toward the targets, F. said targets being hollow and open at one end so as to form interior and exterior surfaces, G. said projectiles being formed identically to said targets, H. the relationship between the targets and the projectiles being such that the projectiles if correctly thrown, will completely cover one of said target''s surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game as set forth in claim 1 further including said projectiles being pyramid shaped missiles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A game as set forth in claim 2 wherein each target points vertically upward.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A game as set forth in claim 2 wherein each target points vertically downward.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |