US3735986A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1971-05-14
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A game device of the type including playing pieces, a playing board, a chance device for random chance advancement of the playing pieces along the board, with the playing board having simulated hazards positioned on the game board in the playing piece path of travel which must be successfully traversed or completed by a player during advancement of the playing piece from a starting point to a completion point. Auxiliary playing piece support members are provided for temporary attachment to the playing pieces for assistance in traversing some of the hazards, said hazards including a partition extending across the board along which a playing piece may move.
Inventors
- 👤 M I Glass
- 👤 J Burck
- 👤 A Race
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A game device comprising: a generally planar game board, a plurality of defined spaces on said game board defining a playing piece path of travel; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the path of travel; chance means for determining the movement of the playing pieces along said path of travel; a plurality of hazards on said game board adjacent to said path of travel, said hazards including movable components for operation by game participants with portions of the movable components constructed and arranged for receiving a playing piece for imparting movement to the playing piece responsive to movement of the movable components to cause further movement of the playing piece along the game board; whereby a playing piece may traverse the hazard and proceed further along the path of travel responsive to movement imparted to the movable components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A game device comprising: a generally planar game board, a plurality of defined spaces on said game board defining a playing piece path of travel; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the path of travel; chance means for determining the movement of the playing pieces along said path of travel; a plurality of hazards on said game board adjacent to said path of travel, said hazards including movable components for operation by game participants with portions of the movable components constructed and arranged for receiving a playing piece for imparting movement to the playing piece responsive to movement of the movable components to cause further movement of the playing piece along the game board; whereby a playing piece may traverse the hazard and proceed further along the path of travel responsive to movement imparted to the movable components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
162 words
A game device comprising: a generally planar game board, a plurality of defined spaces on said game board defining a playing piece path of travel; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along said path of travel, chance means for determining the movement of the playing pieces along said path of travel; a plurality of hazards on said game board adjacent to said path of travel, said hazards including a wall across the game board having a cap with a portion which is movable relative to the wall, a balancing member including a wheel for rollably engaging said cap and thereby being movable relative to the wall responsive to movement of said cap; said balancing member having a portion for receiving and holding a playing piece thereon, whereby a playing piece may be connected to the balancing member having its wheel engaging said cap, following which the movable portion of the cap may be moved to impart motion to the playing piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
A game device comprising: a generally planar game board, a plurality of defined spaces on said game board defining a playing piece path of travel; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along said path of travel, chance means for determining the movement of the playing pieces along said path of travel; a plurality of hazards on said game board adjacent to said path of travel, said hazards including a wall across the game board having a cap with a portion which is movable relative to the wall, a balancing member including a wheel for rollably engaging said cap and thereby being movable relative to the wall responsive to movement of said cap; said balancing member having a portion for receiving and holding a playing piece thereon, whereby a playing piece may be connected to the balancing member having its wheel engaging said cap, following which the movable portion of the cap may be moved to impart motion to the playing piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The game of claim 2 wherein said wall further includes an upstanding finger and a ring member is tethered to an upright member on the game board, said ring member being of a size and shape for impalement on said finger, said tether being of sufficient length to permit impalement of said ring member on said finger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
A game device, comprising: a generally planar game board, a plurality of defined spaces on said game board defining a playing piece path of travel; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along said path of travel, chance means for determining the movement of the playing pieces along said path of travel; a plurality of hazards on said game board adjacent to said path of travel, said hazards including a panel pivoted to the game board for movement about a horizontal axis and a figure spaced from said pivoted panel and movably connected to said game board, said figure being normally urged to an upright position relative to said board, releasable retaining means for holding said figure in a retracted position relative to said game board, said retaining means being constructed and arranged to release said figure and permit said figure to spring to an upright position when said figure is struck by a playing piece launched by said pivoted panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
A game device, comprising: a generally planar game board, a plurality of defined spaces on said game board defining a playing piece path of travel; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along said path of travel, chance means for determining the movement of the playing pieces along said path of travel; a plurality of hazards on said game board adjacent to said path of travel, said hazards including a panel pivoted to the game board for movement about a horizontal axis and a figure spaced from said pivoted panel and movably connected to said game board, said figure being normally urged to an upright position relative to said board, releasable retaining means for holding said figure in a retracted position relative to said game board, said retaining means being constructed and arranged to release said figure and permit said figure to spring to an upright position when said figure is struck by a playing piece launched by said pivoted panel.
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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |