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US3710455A
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Educational game
Assignee: LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1970-11-20
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-11-20
Abstract
Abstract An educational game is provided which includes a housing with an upper face having a plurality of apertures, of geometrical, alphabetical, numerical, animal, bird or other shapes, into which matching game pieces can be inserted. Within the housing a spring impelled plate, controlled by an adjustable timer is provided to discharge the pieces at the end of a predetermined selected time interval. The game can then be reset for the same or for a different time interval.
Inventors
- 👤 T Liversidge
- 👤 T Begley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; G; G09; G09B; G09B3/00; G09B3/06; G09B3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A game comprising a housing having a top wall with a plurality of apertures of different shapes, game pieces having complemental plug portions for respective engagement in said apertures, a striker plate in said housing normally urged upwardly for dislodging game pieces inserted in said Apertures, releasable latching means for holding said striker plate in a lower and inactive position, manual means for moving said striker plate for engagement of said latching means, timer means for releasing said latching means; and means for adjusting said timer means to predetermine the time for release.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A game comprising a housing having a top wall with a plurality of apertures of different shapes, game pieces having complemental plug portions for respective engagement in said apertures, a striker plate in said housing normally urged upwardly for dislodging game pieces inserted in said Apertures, releasable latching means for holding said striker plate in a lower and inactive position, manual means for moving said striker plate for engagement of said latching means, timer means for releasing said latching means; and means for adjusting said timer means to predetermine the time for release.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A game as defined in claim 1 in which said top wall has a replaceable plate in which said apertures are located.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A game as defined in claim 1 in which said housing has a horizontal wall portion with vertical posts on which said striker plate is mounted for vertical movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game as defined in claim 1 in which said manual means includes a button accessible at said top wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A game as defined in claim 4 in which said latching means includes a latching lever, and a locking bar fixedly carried by said housing is provided for latching engagement by said latching lever.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A game as defined in claim 1 in which said latching means includes a latching lever, a push rod is provided for controlling the positioning of said latching lever, a push lever is provided for positioning said push rod, and said timer means has a movable portion for engaging said push lever to release said latching lever.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A game as defined in claim 6 in which said movable portion of said timer means includes a projection for engagement with a portion of said push lever for striker plate releasing movement of said push rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A game defined in claim 1 in which said timer means has a setting knob for positioning said means for predetermined timed releasing action.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game as defined in claim 1 in which stop-start means is provided for selectively retaining said latching means against release by said timer means.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |