US3779555A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-22
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A horizontal table of octagonal shape and which at its center has a dice receiving depression that is surrounded by concentric rows of colored circles each of which intersects a plurality of openings, a rectangular depression upon the upper surface of the table and located near the edge of each side and each of the rectangular depressions being of a different color than the others, the present table also including wagering boards located close to the colored depressions, and the table further including a conversion chart and a single bank cut out depression, cruise pool depression and a bounding main pool depression, the game being played with dice and chips between several competitive players.
Inventors
- 👤 L Wimberly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; A63F3/00006; A63F9/00; A63F9/04; A63F9/0402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
In a game, the combination of a game board and a plurality of playing pices comprising a plurality of dice and a plurality of chips, the game board being of octagonal shape and having a central dice receiving depression on its upper side, said dice receiving depression having a plurality of concentric differently colored circles therearound, each of the circles intercepting a plurality of openings downward into said game board, a rectangular depression made in the upper side of said game board and located adjacent each straight side of said game board, each of said rectangular depressions being of a different color from the others, and said game board additionally having upon its upper side a conversion chart for converting dice readings to wager amounts and a plurality of additional singular chiP receiving depressions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a game, the combination of a game board and a plurality of playing pices comprising a plurality of dice and a plurality of chips, the game board being of octagonal shape and having a central dice receiving depression on its upper side, said dice receiving depression having a plurality of concentric differently colored circles therearound, each of the circles intercepting a plurality of openings downward into said game board, a rectangular depression made in the upper side of said game board and located adjacent each straight side of said game board, each of said rectangular depressions being of a different color from the others, and said game board additionally having upon its upper side a conversion chart for converting dice readings to wager amounts and a plurality of additional singular chiP receiving depressions.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |