US3777415A
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Game for learning correlated facts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-19
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A game for learning multiplication and division comprising a set of game boards, one for a caller and one for each player, with numbers thereon, blank chips for the players for covering such numbers, chips for the caller having numbers thereon to be multiplied and also their product. The caller picks one of his chips at random and announces two numbers to be multiplied and the players cover the product on their boards with a blank chip, this continuing until a player covers a predetermined group of such numbers on his board. The caller may also be provided with chips having numbers thereon to be divided and their quotient, the boards remaining the same, for learning division. By varying the insignia on the board and the insignia on the caller''s chips other similar games may be played. Fractions, state capitals, time and measurement, addition and subtraction, may be learned.
Inventors
- 👤 C Maloney
- 👤 G Maloney
- 👤 H Gariety
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:38
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
379 words
A game for aiding in learning in which a caller announces a problem and a player announces the answer thereto, comprising: A. a plurality of playing boards, one for the caller and one for each player of the game, each having a plurality of like shaped areas thereon, each area having indicia thereon which is the answer to the problem, B. said areas being arranged in a plurality of groups, each group being disposed within an area corresponding to a letter of the alphabet, the letters of the alphabet spelling a word, each answer occurring only once in the entire array of answers each board, the combinations of answers in the groups differing on the boards, whereby one player may find an answer in one letter of the alphabet and another player may find the answer in another letter of the alphabet. C. other like areas disposed within at least some of said groups which are indentified therein by insignia other than an answer, D. a plurality of blank chips for the player, or for each player if there be more than one, the chips being identical and devoid of distinguishing indicia thereon, said chips adapted to be placed on and cover the answers on the player''s board, E. a plurality of like shaped chips for the caller for covering problems on the caller''s board, F. the last named chips each having a problem indicia thereon and at least some being at least in duplicate, the construction and arrangement being such that: a. the caller may select at random one of his supply of chips and announce the problem thereon, b. a player may announce the answer to the problem and place one of his chips over the answer on his board and, if the caller agrees that it is correct, other players, if any, may similarly place a blank chip over the corresponding answer on his board, c. in the event the answer is occupied by a blank chip on a player''s board he may announce such fact by a certain expression and dispose a chip on one of said areas indentified by other than an answer, and d. such procedure continuing until all areas in one of said groups on a player''s board are covered by chips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
379 words
A game for aiding in learning in which a caller announces a problem and a player announces the answer thereto, comprising: A. a plurality of playing boards, one for the caller and one for each player of the game, each having a plurality of like shaped areas thereon, each area having indicia thereon which is the answer to the problem, B. said areas being arranged in a plurality of groups, each group being disposed within an area corresponding to a letter of the alphabet, the letters of the alphabet spelling a word, each answer occurring only once in the entire array of answers each board, the combinations of answers in the groups differing on the boards, whereby one player may find an answer in one letter of the alphabet and another player may find the answer in another letter of the alphabet. C. other like areas disposed within at least some of said groups which are indentified therein by insignia other than an answer, D. a plurality of blank chips for the player, or for each player if there be more than one, the chips being identical and devoid of distinguishing indicia thereon, said chips adapted to be placed on and cover the answers on the player''s board, E. a plurality of like shaped chips for the caller for covering problems on the caller''s board, F. the last named chips each having a problem indicia thereon and at least some being at least in duplicate, the construction and arrangement being such that: a. the caller may select at random one of his supply of chips and announce the problem thereon, b. a player may announce the answer to the problem and place one of his chips over the answer on his board and, if the caller agrees that it is correct, other players, if any, may similarly place a blank chip over the corresponding answer on his board, c. in the event the answer is occupied by a blank chip on a player''s board he may announce such fact by a certain expression and dispose a chip on one of said areas indentified by other than an answer, and d. such procedure continuing until all areas in one of said groups on a player''s board are covered by chips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
134 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the answers on a player''s board are representative or suggestive of the problems in the caller''s chips, A. the problem is the multiplication or division of two numbers and the answer is their product or quotient, respectively, B. the problem is a written fraction and the answer is a segment of a circle representing same, C. the problem is a State and the answer is the Capital thereof, D. the problem is the numerical time of day E. the problem is a dimension in one system of measurement, and the answer is its equivalent in another system of measurement, F. the problem is the addition of two numbers, or the subtraction of one number from another number and the answer is the sum or difference, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the problem indicia on the caller''s chips comprise two numbers which are to be calculated and also the answer to the calculation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game in accordance with claim 3 wherein the numbers to be calculated on the caller''s chips are a multiplicand and a multiplier and the answer number thereon is their product.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game in accordance with claim 3 wherein the numbers to be calculated on the caller''s chips are a dividend and a divisor and the answer number thereon is their quotient.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A game in accordance with claim 3 wherein the numbers to be calculated on the caller''s chips are two numbers to be added or one number to be subtracted from another number and the answer number thereon is their sum or difference, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 wherein the groups formed as letters of the alphabet spell a word employed in said certain expression.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A game in accordance with claim 3 wherein the largest number is 81, to thereby limit products to not to exeed 9 X 9 or quotients not to exceeD 81.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A game in accordance with claim 8 wherein the answers consist of: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45, 48, 49, 54 56, 63, 64, 72 and 81.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 wherein said work is ''''FACTS'''' and said certain expression is ''''That''s a fact.''''
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |