US3747934A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1971-09-01
•
Granted: 1973-07-24
•
Expires: 1991-09-01
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus including a base having side members extending therefrom pivotally supporting a plurality of consecutively numbered rockers, the base having an upper surface with two bores therein for storing dice and a back rest extending from the rear edge thereof, the rockers having a turned down position with the front surfaces thereof engaging the upper surface of the base and the rear surfaces thereof aligned with the top surfaces of the side members and having an upright position resting against the back rest.
Inventors
- 👤 G Barrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/04; A63F9/0402; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/00264; A63F2003/00287; A63F2003/00293; A63F2003/00296
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
Game apparatus comprising a base having an upper surface and first and second sides; first and second side members extending from said first and second sides, respectively, of said base and having top surfaces spaced above said upper surface; a plurality of consecutively numbered rockers; support means pivotally mounting said plurality of rockers between said first and second side members, each of said rockers having a front surface and a rear surface, the distance between said front and rear surfaces being equal to the distance between said upper surface and said top surfaces of said first and second side members, said rockers being pivotal to a turned down position with said front surfaces engaging said upper surface of said base such that said rear surfaces of said rockers are aligned with said top surfaces of said first and second side members;and recess means formed in said base adapted to store dice, said recess means being positioned so as to be covered by said rockers in said turned down position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
Game apparatus comprising a base having an upper surface and first and second sides; first and second side members extending from said first and second sides, respectively, of said base and having top surfaces spaced above said upper surface; a plurality of consecutively numbered rockers; support means pivotally mounting said plurality of rockers between said first and second side members, each of said rockers having a front surface and a rear surface, the distance between said front and rear surfaces being equal to the distance between said upper surface and said top surfaces of said first and second side members, said rockers being pivotal to a turned down position with said front surfaces engaging said upper surface of said base such that said rear surfaces of said rockers are aligned with said top surfaces of said first and second side members;and recess means formed in said base adapted to store dice, said recess means being positioned so as to be covered by said rockers in said turned down position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The game apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said base has a rear edge, and further comprising a back rest extending from said rear edge and having a top surface aligned with said top surfaces of said side members and an inner edge rearwardly spaced from said support means, said rockers being pivotal to an upright position resting on said inner edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The game apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein said rockers each have bores near the bottom thereof and said support means includes a rod supported by said side members in parallel with said upper surface of said base, said rod extending through said bores to pivotally support said rockers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The game apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said upper surface of said base has a channel formed therein spaced below and aligned with said rod, said channel having a depth to permit pivoting of said rockers between said upright and turned down positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
The game apparatus as recited in claim 4 wherein said base has a front edge, each of said rockers has a top spaced from said rod, and said rod is spaced from said front edge by a distance equal to the distance between said rocker tops and said rod whereby said rocker tops are aligned with said front edge of said base when said rockers are in said turned down position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The game apparatus as recited in claim 5 wherein said recess means includes first and second bores aligned with said rockers such that at least two of said rockers cover each of said bores.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The game apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein each of said rockers includes a bushing disposed in said bore to receive said rod, each of said bushings extending beyond said bore in order to space said rockers from each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The game apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said upper surface of said base has a channel formed therein spaced below and aligned with said support means, said channel having a depth to permit pivoting of said rockers.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 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 |