US3718331A
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Game apparatus with an articulated frame
Assignee: Scott Fisher Development Co
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Filing: 1971-12-23
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-12-23
Abstract
Abstract An articulated frame of polygonal configuration defining a playing area therein and comprising a plurality of pivotal links movable under the control of the player participants to engage and direct a movable object disposed in the playing area in a desired direction toward an opponent''s goal.
Inventors
- 👤 D Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An amusement game comprising: a frame consisting of a plurality of pivotal members, means pivotally connecting the ends of each pivotal member to the ends of adjacent pivotal members to form an articulated enclosure of polygonal configuration in plan and defining a relatively large open space therein, a movable object positioned on a supporting surface within said space, said pivotal members having inner surfAces adapted to engage said movable object upon actuation of said articulating enclosure, two of said pivotal members being arranged in a generally opposed relation and having inner surfaces formed with inlets therein leading into openings formed in said opposed pivotal members and defining opposing goals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An amusement game comprising: a frame consisting of a plurality of pivotal members, means pivotally connecting the ends of each pivotal member to the ends of adjacent pivotal members to form an articulated enclosure of polygonal configuration in plan and defining a relatively large open space therein, a movable object positioned on a supporting surface within said space, said pivotal members having inner surfAces adapted to engage said movable object upon actuation of said articulating enclosure, two of said pivotal members being arranged in a generally opposed relation and having inner surfaces formed with inlets therein leading into openings formed in said opposed pivotal members and defining opposing goals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An amusement game according to claim 1 wherein said frame is formed of a resiliently yieldable, synthetic, plastic material in a unitary, one-piece construction, whereby said pivotal members are formed integral with each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An amusement game according to claim 1 wherein said pivotal means comprise hinge portions of reduced widths extending normal to the plane of said frame and interposed between adjoining pivotal members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An amusement game according to claim 1 wherein said opposed pivotal members are provided with gripping means for manipulating said pivotal members to effect actuation of said articulated enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
An amusement game according to claim 1 wherein said inlets are defined by resiliently yieldable opposed portions normally abutting each other but yieldable upon contact by said movable object to define an opening permitting passage of said movable object therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
An amusement game according to claim 1 wherein said pivotal members comprise links formed of a rigid, shape-sustaining material, and said pivotal means comprises hinges connecting the ends of each link to the ends of adjacent links for relative swinging movement in the plane of said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An amusement game according to claim 6 including gripping means on said opposed pivotal members for manipulating said opposed pivotal members to effect actuation of said articulated enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
An amusement game according to claim 6 wherein said inlets are defined by opposed portions formed integral with said opposed pivotal members along the inner edges thereof.
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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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |