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US3734504A
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Simultaneous launching game
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A skill-type launching game including a game board divided into opposing zones, by means of a medial barrier having an opening therein with a gate for closing the opening in the medial barrier. Each opposing zone is further divided into launching zones, by means of transverse barriers having interruptions therein for permitting a playing piece to travel therethrough and a plurality of disc-like playing pieces for propelling from one end of the game board into the opposite end in an effort to place all of the playing pieces in an opponent''s scoring zone.
Inventors
- 👤 J Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0017; A63F7/22; A63F7/30; A63F2007/3005; A63F2007/3015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A skill-type launching game comprising: a plurality of launchable playing pieces; means defining a game board including a generally medial barrier having an opening therein affording a playing piece barrier passage therethrough, said medial barrier dividing the game board into opposing scoring zones; fence means in each scoring zone defining a launching zone therein, each fence means having an interruption therein defining a playing piece fence passage therethrough; and a gate means associated with said barrier for movement between a retracted position, wherein said playing piece barrier passage is relatively unobstructed, to an extended position, wherein said playing piece barrier passage is obstructed said gate means being normally urged to the closed position and being provided with releasable retaining means for holding the gate means in the retracted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A skill-type launching game comprising: a plurality of launchable playing pieces; means defining a game board including a generally medial barrier having an opening therein affording a playing piece barrier passage therethrough, said medial barrier dividing the game board into opposing scoring zones; fence means in each scoring zone defining a launching zone therein, each fence means having an interruption therein defining a playing piece fence passage therethrough; and a gate means associated with said barrier for movement between a retracted position, wherein said playing piece barrier passage is relatively unobstructed, to an extended position, wherein said playing piece barrier passage is obstructed said gate means being normally urged to the closed position and being provided with releasable retaining means for holding the gate means in the retracted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said playing pieces are provided with at least one surface capable of sliding engagement with a generally planar surface and wherein the game board has a generally planar base along which said playing pieces may slide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game device of claim 2 wherein the fence passage in each fence means is between the planar base of the game board and a vertically offset portion of the fence.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |