US3797826A
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Spice game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-06
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A spice game wherein the objective is to correctly guess all of the spices of the game without smelling or touching the spices. The game includes a plurality of sealed containers. Each container has a single spice contained therein which is different from the spices in the remaining containers. Each container is sealed to prevent a player from touching or smelling the spice. The containers are transparent to allow for the visual observation of the spices. Each container has a number marked thereon to allow for the subsequent identification of the spices. In a preferred embodiment there are 24 different spices in circular containers. The containers are in a flat package with two openings with the width of the frame portion around the openings being less than the diameter of a circular container.
Inventors
- 👤 R Horner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A spice identification game which comprises: a plurality of flat transparent containers, each having therein a single spice different from that contained in remaining containers of said plurality, each container being sealed to prevent the escape of spice scents so as to allow for the objective of the game for the players to correctly identify all of the spices within said containers without touching or smelling the spices, the containers being marked to allow identification of the spices subsequent to the guessing of the spices by the players; and a flat package having a first surface upon which said plurality of containers is arrayed and having opposite said first surface a second surface adjacent said plurality of containers, the second surface having a continuous border portion extending inwardly from its edges to define an opening which allows observation of all of the containers with some of the containers being only partially observable, said package having an edge portion which includes an opening for inserting the containers in said package and for removing the containers from said package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A spice identification game which comprises: a plurality of flat transparent containers, each having therein a single spice different from that contained in remaining containers of said plurality, each container being sealed to prevent the escape of spice scents so as to allow for the objective of the game for the players to correctly identify all of the spices within said containers without touching or smelling the spices, the containers being marked to allow identification of the spices subsequent to the guessing of the spices by the players; and a flat package having a first surface upon which said plurality of containers is arrayed and having opposite said first surface a second surface adjacent said plurality of containers, the second surface having a continuous border portion extending inwardly from its edges to define an opening which allows observation of all of the containers with some of the containers being only partially observable, said package having an edge portion which includes an opening for inserting the containers in said package and for removing the containers from said package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game of claim 1 wherein: each container is disc shaped and is identically sized and the border portion of the second surface is narrower than the diameter of the containers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The game of claim 2 in which the first and second surfaces of said package are rectangular and the edge portion of said package includes a flap to cover the opening in the edge portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The spice game of claim 3 wherein: said plurality includes at least 12 containers each containing only one of the following spices: rosemary leaves, pepper, red pepper, caraway seeds, peppercorns, celery salt, leaf oregano, garlic salt, nutmeg, paprika, curry powder and poppy seed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
The spice game of claim 4 wherein: said plurality includes twenty-four containers each containing only one of the following spices: rosemary leaves, pepper, red pepper, caraway seeds, peppercorns, celery salt, leaf oregano, garlic salt, nutmeg, paprika, curry powder, poppy seed, mustard, celery seeds, allspice, sage, cream of tartar, dill seed, cinnamon, white pepper, pumpkin pie spice, mustard seeds, chili powder and ginger.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |