US3743292A
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Outer container housing swingably supported inner target container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-10
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-11-10
Abstract
Abstract The game includes at least one large transparent container and at least one smaller transparent container resiliently and swingably supported within the larger container and provided with an opening. A play piece is located within the larger container; it is of a shape and size which will make it possible for a player to move it between the two containers and to drop it into the opening of the smaller container.
Inventors
- 👤 C Tracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A game, comprising an outer transparent container, at least one inner transparent container, means resiliently and swingably supporting said inner container within said outer container while providing passages between the two containers, and at least one play piece within said passages, said inner container having an opening through said play piece may enter said inner container, said means comprising an axle extending through said inner container, said inner container being swingably mounted upon said axle, two coiled springs, each of said springs having an end engaging a separate end of said axle, and pegs carried by inner surfaces of said outer container and engaging opposite ends of said springs, said pegs being out of alignment with said axle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A game, comprising an outer transparent container, at least one inner transparent container, means resiliently and swingably supporting said inner container within said outer container while providing passages between the two containers, and at least one play piece within said passages, said inner container having an opening through said play piece may enter said inner container, said means comprising an axle extending through said inner container, said inner container being swingably mounted upon said axle, two coiled springs, each of said springs having an end engaging a separate end of said axle, and pegs carried by inner surfaces of said outer container and engaging opposite ends of said springs, said pegs being out of alignment with said axle.
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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |