US3768176A
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Game for improving communication skills
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-02
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A game for testing and improving the communication skills of its participants comprising a set of blocks for each participant, each set of blocks being identical and each having a plurality of blocks therein, each block within a set having identifiable parameters, and each being adaptable for assembly with the other blocks in its set in a variety of ways. One of the participants is selected to communicate a structure made from his blocks to the other participant (s) who in turn is/are required to duplicate the communicated structure. Means are provided for blocking visual contact of the selected participant''s blocks by the other participant(s).
Inventors
- 👤 T Huddleston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:52
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/00416; A63F2003/00419
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A game for testing and improving the communication skills of its participants comprising a set of blocks for each participant, each set of blocks being identical and each having a plurality of blocks therein, each block within a set having identifiable parameters, and each block being geometrically shaped as to be capable of assembly with the other blocks in its set in a variety of ways to build a variety of structures, and means preventing visual contact of a selected participant''s blocks by the other participant (s).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A game for testing and improving the communication skills of its participants comprising a set of blocks for each participant, each set of blocks being identical and each having a plurality of blocks therein, each block within a set having identifiable parameters, and each block being geometrically shaped as to be capable of assembly with the other blocks in its set in a variety of ways to build a variety of structures, and means preventing visual contact of a selected participant''s blocks by the other participant (s).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game of claim 1 wherein at least one of the parameters of some of the blocks is geometric shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of claim 1 wherein at least one of the parameters of some of the blocks is weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game of claim 1 wherein at least one of the parameters of some of the blocks is visual design.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of claim 1 wherein at least one of the parameters of some of the blocks is color.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The game of claim 1 including a partition means between the participants, the partition means being selectively adaptable for blocking visual contact between the participants.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The game of claim 1 including a partition means between the selected participant and the other(s), the partition means being selectively adaptable to one configuration for blocking visual contact between the selected participant and the other(s), and to another configuration for allowing visual contact between the selected participant and the other(s) but blocking visual contact of the selected participant''s blocks by the other(s).
Claim 9
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of testing and improving the communication skills of participants comprising the steps of providing a set of blocks to each participant, each set of blocks being identical and each having a plurality of blocks therein, each block within a set having identifiable parameters, and each block being geometrically shaped as to be capable of assembly with the other blocks in its set in a variety of ways to build a variety of structures, selecting one participant to communicate to the other a structure made from his blocks, selecting at least one other participant to duplicate the structure communicated by the selected participant, and blocking visual contact of the selected participant''s blocks by the other participant.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of testing and improving the communication skills of participants comprising the steps of providing a set of blocks to each participant, each set of blocks being identical and each having a plurality of blocks therein, each block within a set having identifiable parameters, and each block being geometrically shaped as to be capable of assembly with the other blocks in its set in a variety of ways to build a variety of structures, selecting one participant to communicate to the other a structure made from his blocks, selecting at least one other participant to duplicate the structure communicated by the selected participant, and blocking visual contact of the selected participant''s blocks by the other participant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the other participant is allowed to reply to the communications of the selected participant.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 8 wherein visual contact between the selected participant and the other participant is prohibited.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 8 wherein visual contact between the selected participant and the other participant is allowed.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |