US3764138A
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Simulated fishing game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-08
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1990-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A tiltable surface having a number of openings therein is supported on a pivot post above an inclined surface. Adjacent the lower end of the inclined surface are a plurality of pockets each containing a fish tab. Enclosing the tiltable and inclined surfaces is a box having an oval opening in its top the opening overlying the tiltable surface. A fishing rod has a bobber on a line at one end which bobber rests on the tiltable surface and encloses a ball. The other end of the fishing pole is attached by a second line, extending through the box top, to the tiltable surface. Manipulation of the fishing line causes tilting of the tiltable surface with resultant movement of the bobber over the tiltable surface. When the bobber overlies one of the openings in the tiltable surface the ball falls through to the inclined surface and rolls therealong into one of the pockets dislodging a fish tab therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 C Schild
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/30; A63F9/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A simulated fishing game comprising: 1. an inclined surface; 2. a plurality of game piece catch pockets at the lower end of said inclined surface; 3. a pivot post extending upwardly from generally the central area of said inclined surface; 4. a simulated lake surface member pivotally supported on said pivot post and spaced from said inclined surface; (a) at least one opening arranged within said simulated lake surface member and, (b) a slot in said simulated lake surface member spaced generally outwardly of the central area thereof; 5. a simulated fishing pole having; (a) a first line attached to and extending from said fishing pole and slidingly engaging the slot in said simulated lake surface member, (b) a second line attached to said fishing pole and ending in a simulated bobber adapted to engage the upper surface of said simulated lake surface member, said simulated bobber having a ball receiving recess in the underside thereof and; 6. a ball sized to fit loosely in the recess of said bobber; through the opening in the simulated lake surface member; within the space between the simulated lake surface member and the inclined surface; and in the catch pockets, whereby manipulation of said fishing pole causes tilting movement of said simulated lake surface member so that the ball may be caused to roll over the lake surface member while confined within the bobber and through said at least one opening, to travel along said inclined surface into one of the catch pockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A simulated fishing game comprising: 1. an inclined surface; 2. a plurality of game piece catch pockets at the lower end of said inclined surface; 3. a pivot post extending upwardly from generally the central area of said inclined surface; 4. a simulated lake surface member pivotally supported on said pivot post and spaced from said inclined surface; (a) at least one opening arranged within said simulated lake surface member and, (b) a slot in said simulated lake surface member spaced generally outwardly of the central area thereof; 5. a simulated fishing pole having; (a) a first line attached to and extending from said fishing pole and slidingly engaging the slot in said simulated lake surface member, (b) a second line attached to said fishing pole and ending in a simulated bobber adapted to engage the upper surface of said simulated lake surface member, said simulated bobber having a ball receiving recess in the underside thereof and; 6. a ball sized to fit loosely in the recess of said bobber; through the opening in the simulated lake surface member; within the space between the simulated lake surface member and the inclined surface; and in the catch pockets, whereby manipulation of said fishing pole causes tilting movement of said simulated lake surface member so that the ball may be caused to roll over the lake surface member while confined within the bobber and through said at least one opening, to travel along said inclined surface into one of the catch pockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
a plurality of game piece catch pockets at the lower end of said inclined surface;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
a plurality of game piece catch pockets at the lower end of said inclined surface;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
a pivot post extending upwardly from generally the central area of said inclined surface;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
a pivot post extending upwardly from generally the central area of said inclined surface;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
a simulated lake surface member pivotally supported on said pivot post and spaced from said inclined surface; (a) at least one opening arranged within said simulated lake surface member and, (b) a slot in said simulated lake surface member spaced generally outwardly of the central area thereof;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
a simulated lake surface member pivotally supported on said pivot post and spaced from said inclined surface; (a) at least one opening arranged within said simulated lake surface member and, (b) a slot in said simulated lake surface member spaced generally outwardly of the central area thereof;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
a simulated fishing pole having; (a) a first line attached to and extending from said fishing pole and slidingly engaging the slot in said simulated lake surface member, (b) a second line attached to said fishing pole and ending in a simulated bobber adapted to engage the upper surface of said simulated lake surface member, said simulated bobber having a ball receiving recess in the underside thereof and;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
a simulated fishing pole having; (a) a first line attached to and extending from said fishing pole and slidingly engaging the slot in said simulated lake surface member, (b) a second line attached to said fishing pole and ending in a simulated bobber adapted to engage the upper surface of said simulated lake surface member, said simulated bobber having a ball receiving recess in the underside thereof and;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
92 words
a ball sized to fit loosely in the recess of said bobber; through the opening in the simulated lake surface member; within the space between the simulated lake surface member and the inclined surface; and in the catch pockets, whereby manipulation of said fishing pole causes tilting movement of said simulated lake surface member so that the ball may be caused to roll over the lake surface member while confined within the bobber and through said at least one opening, to travel along said inclined surface into one of the catch pockets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
92 words
a ball sized to fit loosely in the recess of said bobber; through the opening in the simulated lake surface member; within the space between the simulated lake surface member and the inclined surface; and in the catch pockets, whereby manipulation of said fishing pole causes tilting movement of said simulated lake surface member so that the ball may be caused to roll over the lake surface member while confined within the bobber and through said at least one opening, to travel along said inclined surface into one of the catch pockets.
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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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |