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US3761084A
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Balance board game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-05
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A skill developing and recreational balance board game including a freely rotating and tiltable standing platform of appropriate size to allow two persons to stand uprightly thereon, a plurality of numbered occupant stepping blocks rotatably secured to the upper surface of the platform, and cards for selecting two of the rotating blocks to be occupied by the feet of each player, the two players standing on the platform being apprised from the cards, each card bearing a sequence of numbers, as to the sequence in which they are to place their feet on certain ones of said occupant stepping blocks, the blocks rotating freely as feet are placed thereon and the platform rotating and tilting as the players change position.
Inventors
- 👤 E Dieckmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/18; A63B22/14; A63G; A63G1/00; A63G1/12; A63G5/00; A63B22/0025; A63B2022/0033; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A skill developing and recreational balance board game, which comprises: a. a large standing platform of appropriate size to allow two players to stand uprightly thereon; b. floor engaging base means for pivotally supporting said platform above the floor surface for free rotation of said platform about a centrally located vertical axis and for tilting in any direction; c. a plurality of occupant stepping blocks rotatably secured to the upper surface of said platform, said blocks having identifying indicia thereon; and d. means for selecting the sequence in which the feet of each player are placed on certain ones of said stepping blocks; whereby two players standing on said platform will be apprised by said selecting means as to the sequence in which they are to place their feet on certain ones of said stepping blocks, said blocks rotating freely as feet are placed thereon and said platform rotating and tilting as said players change position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A skill developing and recreational balance board game, which comprises: a. a large standing platform of appropriate size to allow two players to stand uprightly thereon; b. floor engaging base means for pivotally supporting said platform above the floor surface for free rotation of said platform about a centrally located vertical axis and for tilting in any direction; c. a plurality of occupant stepping blocks rotatably secured to the upper surface of said platform, said blocks having identifying indicia thereon; and d. means for selecting the sequence in which the feet of each player are placed on certain ones of said stepping blocks; whereby two players standing on said platform will be apprised by said selecting means as to the sequence in which they are to place their feet on certain ones of said stepping blocks, said blocks rotating freely as feet are placed thereon and said platform rotating and tilting as said players change position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein said platform is circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein said selecting means comprise at least one card having sequential indicia thereon corresponding to the indicia on certain ones of said stepping blocks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein said floor engaging base means is one piece and integral with the underside of said platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein said floor engaging base means comprises a pedestal having a concave socket which receives a ball member extending from the underside of said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The balance board game according to claim 5, including an extension for said ball member whereby the degree of tilt of said platform is increased.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein said floor engaging base means comprises a pedestal provided with a ball member extending upwardly therefrom which is received by a mating concave socket in the underside of said platform.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The balance board game according to claim 7, including an extension for said pedestal whereby the degree of tilt of said platform is increased.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein said floor engaging base means is substantially the same configuration as the platform, and wherein the perimeter of said base means is extended upwardly so that it will contact the underside of said platform and restrict the tilt thereof to a relatively small degree.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein said game includes eight occupant stepping blocks, four positioned on each side of said platform.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The balance board game according to claim 1, wherein each of said occupant stepping blocks comprise opposed discs separated by bearing means, one of said discs being positioned on the upper surface of said platform.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The balance board game according to claim 11, wherein said bearing means comprise rollers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The balance board game according to claim 11, wherein said bearing means comprise a Teflon sheet.
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |