US3741545A
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Board game construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A game board wherein a plurality of spaced areas are provided on a background, which spaced areas are marked differently from the background, and a plurality of separate elements are removably located on the background between selected areas, the separate elements being marked to visually blend with the background and also to present visual connections between the spaced areas.
Inventors
- 👤 J Weisbecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A game construction comprising a game board defining a playing face having a background, said background being characteristically marked, a plurality of spaced areas on said playing face, said spaced areas being characteristically marked different from said background, a plurality of separate elements each specifically configured for removable location on a background region between selected areas, said separate elements each having markings corresponding to those of said background to visually blend the elements with the background when the elements are located on the background, and said separate elements each having additional markings corresponding to those of said spaced areas and contoured to visually present apparent connection therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A game construction comprising a game board defining a playing face having a background, said background being characteristically marked, a plurality of spaced areas on said playing face, said spaced areas being characteristically marked different from said background, a plurality of separate elements each specifically configured for removable location on a background region between selected areas, said separate elements each having markings corresponding to those of said background to visually blend the elements with the background when the elements are located on the background, and said separate elements each having additional markings corresponding to those of said spaced areas and contoured to visually present apparent connection therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A game construction according to claim 1, in combination with additional spaced areas on said playing face marked to define beginning and end areas, and a plurality of playing pieces for movement between said beginning and end areas along said first-mentioned spaced areas and connections therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game construction according to claim 2, said first-mentioned and additional spaced areas being arranged in rank-and-file-like configuration so that the background forms groups of parallel lines intersecting with each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A game construction according to claim 3, said configuration and intersecting lines being generally rectilinear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A game construction according to claim 1, said background being depressed relative to said spaced areas, for location of said separate elements in the depressed regions between said spaced areas.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A game construction according to claim 5, said spaced areas being relieved relative to said background substantially the thickness of each separate element, for location of the latter in said depressed regions substantially flush with said spaced areas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A game construction according to claim 1, said separate elements each being of elongate configuration for disposition in-between said spaced areas, and said additional markings extending transversely across said elements.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |