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US3792186A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-06
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus is described herein for self-teaching board games such as chess, checkers and the like. Game pieces and a game board having windows formed therein are provided and a mounting panel is operatively associated with the board for locking an instruction card in spaced relationship beneath the game board. The card is properly positioned, when locked, so as to present instructions through the windows of the game board. Shutter panels are operatively mounted on the board for incrementally exposing portions of the card through the windows. Detents may be provided for locking each shutter into position at each increment between the entirely opened and the entirely closed positions of the shutter.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:27
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
Game apparatus for self teaching board games such as chess, checkers and the like, comprising: a game board; game pieces; an instruction card formed with aperture means; mounting means for positioning said card in spaced relationship beneath said board; post means extending generally between said board and said mounting means for insertion into said aperture means; window means formed in said board for exposing instructions presented on said card when said card is properly positioned on said mounting means and said post means project through said aperture means; shutter means operationally mounted with respect to said board means for incrementally exposing portions of said card; said game board being hingedly attached to a box-like container whereby said game board forms a cover for said box-like container; and said mounting means being hIngedly mounted for swinging movement from a first position, for positioning said card over said post means, and a second position wherein said posts are removably locked in an operative position between said mounting means and said board; whereby said card is properly aligned with respect to said window means and held in spaced relationship with said game board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
Game apparatus for self teaching board games such as chess, checkers and the like, comprising: a game board; game pieces; an instruction card formed with aperture means; mounting means for positioning said card in spaced relationship beneath said board; post means extending generally between said board and said mounting means for insertion into said aperture means; window means formed in said board for exposing instructions presented on said card when said card is properly positioned on said mounting means and said post means project through said aperture means; shutter means operationally mounted with respect to said board means for incrementally exposing portions of said card; said game board being hingedly attached to a box-like container whereby said game board forms a cover for said box-like container; and said mounting means being hIngedly mounted for swinging movement from a first position, for positioning said card over said post means, and a second position wherein said posts are removably locked in an operative position between said mounting means and said board; whereby said card is properly aligned with respect to said window means and held in spaced relationship with said game board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game board apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said mounting means comprises a hinged panel having said post means extending generally upwardly therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: said game board and said shutter means are formed with detent means for locating said shutter means in a plurality of predetermined intermediate positions between an entirely opened position and an entirely closed position as said shutter means is moved incrementally therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: transparent mask means is removably attached to the upper surface of said game board and presents indicia for identifying normally unmarked portions of the said board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
Game board apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: the instructions presented on said instruction card are numbered in accordance with the normal sequence of play and a second window means is formed in said shutter means for viewing the number of the next instruction to be exposed in response to the incremental movement of said shutter means.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |