US3727916A
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Game device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-17
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A boxed game device capturing a number of symbol-bearing gamepieces, such as multi-numbered spheres or polyhedrons, in a grid composed of top-slotted, intersecting, cylindrical canals. All game-pieces are visible and can be moved and/or rotated by hand in the canals through the slots. Shallow concavities may be placed at the base of canal intersections to provide stabilizing positions for the game pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 J Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00574; A63F3/00634; A63F3/04; A63F3/0415; A63F2003/0418
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Game apparatus, comprising: a grid having upper and lower broad surfaces and relatively narrow sides defining a parallelpiped, said grid including a first and a second set of parallel hollow slotted cylinders therein, each of said cylinders communicating with said upper surface, and each of said cylinders of said first set intersecting each of said cylinders of said second set to define a number of intersections; and a number of symbol-bearing game pieces movably and rotatably captured in said cylinders, each game piece having a plurality of mathematically related symbols, there being at least one less game piece than the number of said intersections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Game apparatus, comprising: a grid having upper and lower broad surfaces and relatively narrow sides defining a parallelpiped, said grid including a first and a second set of parallel hollow slotted cylinders therein, each of said cylinders communicating with said upper surface, and each of said cylinders of said first set intersecting each of said cylinders of said second set to define a number of intersections; and a number of symbol-bearing game pieces movably and rotatably captured in said cylinders, each game piece having a plurality of mathematically related symbols, there being at least one less game piece than the number of said intersections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said symbols are numeral symbols.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a predetermined number of said game pieces have not more than nine numeral symbols spaced regularly about their surface, said numeral symbols being different from each other on the same game piece and all but one of said numeral symbols on each of said predetermined number of said game pieces adding ultimately to a digital sum equal to the value of said one of said numeral symbols.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said game pieces and said symbols carried thereby are color coded.
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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |