US3747929A
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Player controlled tethered striking element and playing pieces
Assignee: Milton Bradley Co
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Filing: 1972-09-11
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-09-11
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for playing a game by teams of players comprising a playing surface appropriately marked to designate the team, playing pieces in the form of pins of different colors for each team, and a striker suspended from cords or ropes attached to the players, the object of the game being to knock down the opponents'' playing pieces by movement of the striker.
Inventors
- 👤 W Burke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
Apparatus for playing a game by teams of players comprising, a playing surface, playing pieces for positioning on the playing surface, a striker for striking the playing pieces, and cords attached to and extending from said striker, said cords suspending the striker and adapted to be stretched to the players from the striker whereby the players move their bodies to give motion to the striker and impact the playing pieces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
Apparatus for playing a game by teams of players comprising, a playing surface, playing pieces for positioning on the playing surface, a striker for striking the playing pieces, and cords attached to and extending from said striker, said cords suspending the striker and adapted to be stretched to the players from the striker whereby the players move their bodies to give motion to the striker and impact the playing pieces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including colored indicia on the playing surface for indicating teams and for indicating playing piece placement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the playing pieces are pins appropriately colored in team colors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including boundry markers for delineating player boundaries.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including means for varying the length of the striker for accommodating to player height.
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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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |