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US3746342A
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Word forming game apparatus
Assignee: NUWORD GAME Inc
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Filing: 1970-08-07
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1990-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A game is provided which comprises assigning a key word having at least ten letters to one or more players, assigning serially increasing digits from 1 through 0 to 10 letters of the key word, assigning a uniform key number to each player, as for example the player''s telephone number, and having each player derive a group of corresponding letters by substituting the digits of the key number for the letters of the key word corresponding to each digit and, utilizing each of the derived or corresponding letters only once in each word, composing either the longest word or the greatest number of words possible from the group of substituted or derived corresponding letters. The game is played with equipment comprising a work sheet or score card distributed to each player having a series of key word or letter blanks, a series of digits arranged serially in ascending order from 1 to 0 juxtaposed with the key letter blanks, a series of key number blanks, and a series of corresponding or derived letter blanks, and a blank space for entering the longest word and space for entering a plurality of smaller words. Additionally, a plurality of cards are provided each containing a key word or words having at least 10 letters in total to be used for each game.
Inventors
- 👤 M Fine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0423; A63F3/06; A63F3/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A game comprising: a. a plurality of cards, each having a key word or expression printed thereon, b. each key word or expression comprising one or more words and having at least 10 letters, c. a work sheet having lines surrounding each space of a group of at least ten blank spaces provided thereon for writing in one of said key words or expressions, d. a group of ten corresponding digits arranged serially from 1 through 0, one in association with each blank space for the letter of a key word, e. a second group of lines surrounding each space of a group of blank spaces for writing in the digits of a key number consisting of digits included in the group of 10 corresponding digits, and f. a third group of lines surrounding each space of a group of blank spaces in association with said second group of blank spaces for writing in a group of letters derived from substituting the digits of said key number for digits of said corresponding digits to derive corresponding letters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A game comprising: a. a plurality of cards, each having a key word or expression printed thereon, b. each key word or expression comprising one or more words and having at least 10 letters, c. a work sheet having lines surrounding each space of a group of at least ten blank spaces provided thereon for writing in one of said key words or expressions, d. a group of ten corresponding digits arranged serially from 1 through 0, one in association with each blank space for the letter of a key word, e. a second group of lines surrounding each space of a group of blank spaces for writing in the digits of a key number consisting of digits included in the group of 10 corresponding digits, and f. a third group of lines surrounding each space of a group of blank spaces in association with said second group of blank spaces for writing in a group of letters derived from substituting the digits of said key number for digits of said corresponding digits to derive corresponding letters.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A game according to claim 1, wherein said key words or expressions each contain exactly 10 letters, and said blank spaces on said work sheet for writing in said key word comprise 10 in number.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A game according to claim 1, wherein said blank spaces for writing in said key number are seven in number.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A game according to claim 1, also including a sheet containing a list of key numbers to be utilized in playing the game.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A game work sheet comprising: a. lines surrounding each space of a first group of at least ten blank spaces provided Thereon for writing in a key word or expression, b. a group of 10 digits arranged serially from 1 through 0 with each of said digits located adjacent a blank space from said first group, c. a second group of lines surrounding each space of a second group of blank spaces for writing in the digits of a key number consisting of digits included in said group of 10 digits, and d. a third group of lines surrounding each space of a third group of blank spaces in association with said second group of blank spaces for writing adjacent each digit in said key number letters from said key word or expression which letters match each digit corresponding to said digits in said group of 10 digits, and e. means separate from said work sheet by which the user may select a key word or expression.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A game work sheet comprising: a. lines surrounding each space of a first group of at least ten blank spaces provided Thereon for writing in a key word or expression, b. a group of 10 digits arranged serially from 1 through 0 with each of said digits located adjacent a blank space from said first group, c. a second group of lines surrounding each space of a second group of blank spaces for writing in the digits of a key number consisting of digits included in said group of 10 digits, and d. a third group of lines surrounding each space of a third group of blank spaces in association with said second group of blank spaces for writing adjacent each digit in said key number letters from said key word or expression which letters match each digit corresponding to said digits in said group of 10 digits, and e. means separate from said work sheet by which the user may select a key word or expression.
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |