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US3788644A
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Mathematical board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-10
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1991-11-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for playing a mathematical game including an elongated block having at least four rows of 18 apertures each adapted to receive the stem of a mover, of which there are 20, and a plurality of dice adapted to be manipulated by each player in turn to determine the number of apertures encompassed within each move. Each mover is provided with a bore correlated in depth and diameter to the shank of another mover so that when the shank of a mover extends fully thereinto the mover lies somewhat tilted within the supporting bore. The game is designed to provide an adequate experiential base (involving choices, physical actions, and consequences) to promote, over a period of time, success in developing mathematical abilities.
Inventors
- 👤 B Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
Game apparatus adapted to enhance a player''s knowledge of mathematical concepts, comprising: a. a game board comprising a block having a plurality of rows of bores therein, each row including a multiplicity of such bores; b. multiplicity of movers adapted to be digitally manipulated in turn by a plurality of players, each said mover having a bore in one end thereof and a stem at the other end, said stem being proportioned with respect to the bores in said movers and game board to enable insertion of said stems in the bores of said movers and game board; and c. at least one die having numerical indicia on its various facets and manipulable to determine by chance a number indicating the number of bores a player may move a mover on said board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
Game apparatus adapted to enhance a player''s knowledge of mathematical concepts, comprising: a. a game board comprising a block having a plurality of rows of bores therein, each row including a multiplicity of such bores; b. multiplicity of movers adapted to be digitally manipulated in turn by a plurality of players, each said mover having a bore in one end thereof and a stem at the other end, said stem being proportioned with respect to the bores in said movers and game board to enable insertion of said stems in the bores of said movers and game board; and c. at least one die having numerical indicia on its various facets and manipulable to determine by chance a number indicating the number of bores a player may move a mover on said board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said game board is elongated and provided with four rows of said bores.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said rows of bores in said game board are parallel to each other and each row is constituted of at least eighteen bores.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which a total of at least 72 bores are provided in said game board arranged in at least four rows.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said multiplicity of movers are divided into a plurality of distinguishable sets correlated in number to the number of rows of bores.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said multiplicity of movers are divided into a plurality of sets, each set being of a different color than the other sets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which each said mover comprises a bulbous body portion arranged about a central axis, the stem extending along said axis from said body, and said bore extending into said body from the side thereof opposite said stem.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
As an article of manufacture, a mover for use in conjunction with a game board having a multiplicity of bores therein; comprising: a. an Elongated body having a bulbous portion at one end thereof arranged about a central axis; b. a stem extending from said body along said axis; and c. a bore in said bulbous portion extending thereinto in the same direction as said stem and proportioned to form a socket to receive the stem of a superposed mover, the proportions of said stem and bore being such that when a stem of one mover is fully inserted into the bore of another mover the axes of the stem and bore lie angularly disposed one to the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
119 words
As an article of manufacture, a mover for use in conjunction with a game board having a multiplicity of bores therein; comprising: a. an Elongated body having a bulbous portion at one end thereof arranged about a central axis; b. a stem extending from said body along said axis; and c. a bore in said bulbous portion extending thereinto in the same direction as said stem and proportioned to form a socket to receive the stem of a superposed mover, the proportions of said stem and bore being such that when a stem of one mover is fully inserted into the bore of another mover the axes of the stem and bore lie angularly disposed one to the other.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |