US3713654A
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Moving target game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-24
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A game comprising a swinging pendulum having mounted thereon a segmented assembly whose segments are held together in cooperation with the pendulum. At least one segment of the assembly is spring loaded on the pendulum such that when a movable target section of the pendulum is truck by a toy car or other object properly aimed thereat the segmented assembly will fly apart.
Inventors
- 👤 A Goldfarb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A toy comprising: a segmented object, means for moving said segmented object, means for holding said segmented object together, a target means which releases said holding means when struck, said means for moving said object being a pendulum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A toy comprising: a segmented object, means for moving said segmented object, means for holding said segmented object together, a target means which releases said holding means when struck, said means for moving said object being a pendulum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A toy comprising: a segmented object, means for moving said segmented object, means for holding said segmented object together, a target means which releases said holding means when struck, said means for moving said object being a pendulum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A toy comprising: a segmented object, means for moving said segmented object, means for holding said segmented object together, a target means which releases said holding means when struck, said means for moving said object being a pendulum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein: said target means is connected to said pendulum and moves therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
A game comprising: a segmented object, means connected to said object for effecting continuous movement of said object, said means cooperating with at least one segment of said object to interlock with said object so that when said means is separated from said object, said object breaks into its segments, said means for moving the object including a pendulum, said pendulum having a target portion depending downwardly therefrom and movable relative to the remainder of said pendulum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A game comprising: a segmented object, means connected to said object for effecting continuous movement of said object, said means cooperating with at least one segment of said object to interlock with said object so that when said means is separated from said object, said object breaks into its segments, said means for moving the object including a pendulum, said pendulum having a target portion depending downwardly therefrom and movable relative to the remainder of said pendulum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game of claim 3 wherein: said object is seated on a portion of said pendulum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The game of claim 4 wherein: said movable target has a portion thereof which cooperates with said object and said pendulum, to hold said object on said pendulum, whereby when said arm is moved relative to said pendulum, said object is released therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game of claim 3 further comprising: a ramp means, with said pendulum extending upwardly adjacent one end thereof so that said target moves in the path of said ramp means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of claim 6 wherein: said target supported to move relative to said pendulum parallel to said ramp.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of claim 6 further comprises: a toy vehicle for moving down said ramp to strike said target.
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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |