US3730528A
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Football board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A simulated football game centered upon a game board provided with a simulated playing field, a recessed well for receiving and storing ordinary playing cards therein, and a series of four, changeable play selection matrices for correlating the numerical and suit values of chance picked playing cards with selected football plays to thereby yield the result of the selected play in yards gained, lost, or so forth. The matrices are formed by a series of four recesses in the board. A single play selection line bounds the recesses, and different separately changeable play result-carrying sub-matrices and card value-carrying column elements are insertable into the recesses.
Inventors
- 👤 H Corrado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00028; A63F3/00041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A simulated football game apparatus, comprising in combination: a deck of playing cards divided into four suits, each suit having cards of differing numeral values therein; a game board having a simulated football playing field thereon, said board having a series of four changeable play selection matrices for correlating the numerical and suit values of chance-picked cards from said deck with selected football plays in columns on said matrices, to thereby yield the result of the selected play; said matrices being formed by a series of four recesses in said board, a single play selection line bounding said recesses, and different separately changeable play resultcarrying sub-matrices and card value-carrying column elements insertable into said recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A simulated football game apparatus, comprising in combination: a deck of playing cards divided into four suits, each suit having cards of differing numeral values therein; a game board having a simulated football playing field thereon, said board having a series of four changeable play selection matrices for correlating the numerical and suit values of chance-picked cards from said deck with selected football plays in columns on said matrices, to thereby yield the result of the selected play; said matrices being formed by a series of four recesses in said board, a single play selection line bounding said recesses, and different separately changeable play resultcarrying sub-matrices and card value-carrying column elements insertable into said recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said playing field includes a simulated gridiron having transverse yard lines and four parallel tracks extending the length of said gridiron, indicia being present for associating each of said tracks with one of four downs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said tracks include peg holes at each yard line intersection with said tracks, said apparatus further having ball positIon markers for insertion into said peg holes, whereby said markers may be positioned on said tracks in accordance with the position of the ball lengthwise on the field and with the particular down then in progress.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3, further including a scale adjacent said gridiron, bidirectionally calibrated in continuous and single unit cumulative yards from end to end of said gridiron, whereby yardage changes on said field may be effected by directly referring the total value of said change to said scale.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4, further including a yardage marker, the board edge parallel to and adjacent said gridiron having a first channel formed therein adapted to slidingly receive said marker therein, said marker having a pair of windows alignable with a pair of yard line indicia on said board edge which are spaced respectively ten yards apart on said gridiron.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 5, wherein the board edge non-adjacent said gridiron carries indicia in the form of consecutive numbers for use in counting successive plays in said game.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 6, wherein said board is hinged at the mid-line between said board edges, and the board edge non-adjacent said gridiron has a second channel formed therein identical to said first channel, said apparatus further including handle means having a portion adapted to slidingly and simultaneously engage said first and second channels when said board edges are brought in proximate relationship to one another by folding said board at said hinge, thereby rendering said board a unitary, carryable package.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 6, further including storage recesses in said board for said playing cards, position markers, and yardage marker; and at least a removable cover element for the recess for said playing cards, said cover element having a flat surface including portions for marking points scored thereon.
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |