US3710508A
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Game piece
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-10
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A strip of flexible material such as paperboard and the like includes end portions shaped to similar opposed jaws. A fold line extends longitudinally of said strip intermediate the side edges thereof, and fold lines extend from the ends of said first mentioned fold line to opposite side edges of the strip forming triangular areas. When the sides of the strip adjoining the apexes of the triangular areas are pressed inwardly, the triangular areas remain flat, flexing the strip into opposed jaws having inner opposed concave surfaces which can be swung together or apart by variations in inward pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 Laren E Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/10; A63H3/00; A63H3/08; A63H3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An elongated strip of flexible material including a longitudinally extending fold line at the center of the strip, and converging fold lines extending to the side edges of the strip, forming generally triangular areas on opposite sides of the longitudinally extending fold line which remain flat and rigid, the portions of said strip outwardly of said fold lines being adapted to form jaws pivotal into opposed relation, and a pair of hingedly connected gusset flaps hingedly connected to opposite sides of said jaws adjoining said center line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An elongated strip of flexible material including a longitudinally extending fold line at the center of the strip, and converging fold lines extending to the side edges of the strip, forming generally triangular areas on opposite sides of the longitudinally extending fold line which remain flat and rigid, the portions of said strip outwardly of said fold lines being adapted to form jaws pivotal into opposed relation, and a pair of hingedly connected gusset flaps hingedly connected to opposite sides of said jaws adjoining said center line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
A game piece comprising an elongated strip of flexible material having a longitudinal center line extending from end to end thereof generally midway between the sides of said strip, a fold line extending along said center line in an area substantially midway between the ends thereof, and pair of converging fold lines extending from the ends of said first named fold line to the side edges of said strip, said converging fold lines with said first named fold line, forming similar substantially triangular areas on opposite sides of said longitudinally extending center line which remain flat and rigid, the portions of the strip outwardly of said fold lines being adapted to form jaws pivotal into opposed relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
A game piece comprising an elongated strip of flexible material having a longitudinal center line extending from end to end thereof generally midway between the sides of said strip, a fold line extending along said center line in an area substantially midway between the ends thereof, and pair of converging fold lines extending from the ends of said first named fold line to the side edges of said strip, said converging fold lines with said first named fold line, forming similar substantially triangular areas on opposite sides of said longitudinally extending center line which remain flat and rigid, the portions of the strip outwardly of said fold lines being adapted to form jaws pivotal into opposed relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
An elongated strip of flexible material having a center line longitudinally thereof midway between the sides thereof, a transverse center line in right angular relation to said longitudinal center line and substantially midway between the ends of said strip of material, a fold line extending along said longitudinal center line, said fold line extending substantially an equal distance on opposite sides of said transverse center line, and pairs of converging fold lines extending from the ends of said fold line to the ends of said transverse center line, forming a pair of generally triangular areas on opposite sides of said longitudinal center line which remain flat and rigid, the portions of said strip outwardly of said fold lines being adapted to form jaws pivotal into opposed relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
An elongated strip of flexible material having a center line longitudinally thereof midway between the sides thereof, a transverse center line in right angular relation to said longitudinal center line and substantially midway between the ends of said strip of material, a fold line extending along said longitudinal center line, said fold line extending substantially an equal distance on opposite sides of said transverse center line, and pairs of converging fold lines extending from the ends of said fold line to the ends of said transverse center line, forming a pair of generally triangular areas on opposite sides of said longitudinal center line which remain flat and rigid, the portions of said strip outwardly of said fold lines being adapted to form jaws pivotal into opposed relation.
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) | 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 |