US3724848A
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Opposing pulling action game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-19
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1990-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A generally cubic enclosure having foraminous side walls and top. A prize object is positioned in the enclosure and players attempt to remove it from the enclosure in a tug-of-war type action by grasping it with members having yieldable hook ends.
Inventors
- 👤 M Glass
- 👤 J Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/0073; A63F3/00; A63F3/00895; A63F2003/00899; A63F2003/00911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A game, comprising: means defining a cage-like enclosure having a plurality of sides and a top supported by the sides, each of the sides affording viewing areas therein for viewing the contents of the interior of the enclosure and each of the sides having player access openings therein, the enclosure further having a playing piece deposit opening in the top; and a plurality of playing tools having a shank-like portion with a playing piece grasping portion thereon in the form of a yieldable hook; and a prize object for grasping by the playing tool and removal through one of the openings in one of the side walls, said prize object having complementary grasping portions of a size and shape to be engaged and secured by said yieldable hook of said playing tool, whereby the prize object may be grasped by the hook of the participant and pulled outwardly of the enclosure and said grasping may be overcome by an opposing force exerted by an opposing player causing the yieldable hook of one player to become disengaged from the prize object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A game, comprising: means defining a cage-like enclosure having a plurality of sides and a top supported by the sides, each of the sides affording viewing areas therein for viewing the contents of the interior of the enclosure and each of the sides having player access openings therein, the enclosure further having a playing piece deposit opening in the top; and a plurality of playing tools having a shank-like portion with a playing piece grasping portion thereon in the form of a yieldable hook; and a prize object for grasping by the playing tool and removal through one of the openings in one of the side walls, said prize object having complementary grasping portions of a size and shape to be engaged and secured by said yieldable hook of said playing tool, whereby the prize object may be grasped by the hook of the participant and pulled outwardly of the enclosure and said grasping may be overcome by an opposing force exerted by an opposing player causing the yieldable hook of one player to become disengaged from the prize object.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |