US3781013A
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Magnetic tic-tac-toe game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A tic-tac-toe game in which the nine tic-tac-toe squares are represented by nine transparent compartments and the tic-tac-toe indicia are represented by magnetized discs having one color on one side and another color on the other side. Each compartment includes a transparent window and a pocket beneath and spaced from the window. Normally the colored magnetic discs are retained in pockets under transparent windows. The game is played by using magnetic wands having a color at one or both ends to match the colors of the magnetic discs, a disc being moved from its concealed position to a position under the window with the proper color corresponding to the color and polarity of the wand end being used.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyer W Von
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A magnetic game comprising a magnetized indicia member having two surfaces of different color, a rear pocket for normally positioning said magnetized indicia member, a front pocket in front of said rear pocket and having a transparent portion, a stationary partition member separating said pockets and normally concealing said magnetized indicia member, and a magnetized operating wand for moving said indicia member over the top of the partition and into a visible portion of the front pocket, each magnetized indicia member being in the shape of a wafer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A magnetic game comprising a magnetized indicia member having two surfaces of different color, a rear pocket for normally positioning said magnetized indicia member, a front pocket in front of said rear pocket and having a transparent portion, a stationary partition member separating said pockets and normally concealing said magnetized indicia member, and a magnetized operating wand for moving said indicia member over the top of the partition and into a visible portion of the front pocket, each magnetized indicia member being in the shape of a wafer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A game as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rear pocket is so shaped as to maintain said wafer at an angle to the surface of the game.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A magnetic game as set forth in claim 2 wherein the two surfaces of said indicia member are of different polarity and wherein said magnetized operating wand is of a color corresponding to and adapted to attract the surface of said indicia member of the same color.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
A magnetic game of the type described comprising a body having a plurality of compartments, each compartment including a transparent cover and a first area that is invisible through said transparent cover and an adjacent second area that is visible through the transparent cover, an indicating member normally positioned in the first area of each compartment and having at least a portion thereof magnetized, a magnetized operating wand operable to position one member and move said member between said first and second areas, one portion of said wand being operable to bring a first surface of one of said members into the visible area and another portion of said wand being operable to bring a second surface of said member into said visible area, said first and second surfaces having differing indicia thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
A magnetic game of the type described comprising a body having a plurality of compartments, each compartment including a transparent cover and a first area that is invisible through said transparent cover and an adjacent second area that is visible through the transparent cover, an indicating member normally positioned in the first area of each compartment and having at least a portion thereof magnetized, a magnetized operating wand operable to position one member and move said member between said first and second areas, one portion of said wand being operable to bring a first surface of one of said members into the visible area and another portion of said wand being operable to bring a second surface of said member into said visible area, said first and second surfaces having differing indicia thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A magnetic game comprising two magnets of different polarity and color, a plurality of visible areas and concealed pockets, a plurality of magnetized indicia members, each freely movable and bodily rotatable while being normally concealed in respective ones of said concealed pockets, each said indicia member having two surfaces visibly distinguishable, one of said magnets being movable to a point adjacent one of said magnetized indicia members whereby to attract one surface of said indicia member or bodily reverse the position of said member and move the same from said concealed pocket to a visible areas, said magnetized indicia members being in the form of wafers having surfaces of a different color.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
A magnetic game comprising two magnets of different polarity and color, a plurality of visible areas and concealed pockets, a plurality of magnetized indicia members, each freely movable and bodily rotatable while being normally concealed in respective ones of said concealed pockets, each said indicia member having two surfaces visibly distinguishable, one of said magnets being movable to a point adjacent one of said magnetized indicia members whereby to attract one surface of said indicia member or bodily reverse the position of said member and move the same from said concealed pocket to a visible areas, said magnetized indicia members being in the form of wafers having surfaces of a different color.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |