US3784200A
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Projectile including a cylindrical body with one flanged end and a target board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-15
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1993-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A multiplayer game for several persons which is comprised of and based around a square playing board which has on its upper playing and planar surface a plurality of circular target areas randomly distributed thereon and a centrally elevated launch area from and upon which a hollow cylindrical member, enclosed at one end, is propelled in a vertical path from a position with the open end upwards by a flip of a player''s finger in order to cause the cylindrical member to land on one of the target circles in a position with its closed portion upright.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hotchkiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A game comprising: a. a planar surfaced board with a plurality of scored circular targets on the upper surface; b. a hollow cylindrical projectile having and enclosed end and an open end, said open end having a flange extending outward around the circumference of said open end, said cylindrical projectile being adapted to be placed on said playing board in a position with the open end upward so that the projectile can be flipped upwardly by a player manipulating the flanged lip portion so as to land into one of the circular targets on the board with the open end of projectile being downward.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A game comprising: a. a planar surfaced board with a plurality of scored circular targets on the upper surface; b. a hollow cylindrical projectile having and enclosed end and an open end, said open end having a flange extending outward around the circumference of said open end, said cylindrical projectile being adapted to be placed on said playing board in a position with the open end upward so that the projectile can be flipped upwardly by a player manipulating the flanged lip portion so as to land into one of the circular targets on the board with the open end of projectile being downward.
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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |