US3797832A
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Sub-conscious mind controlled amusement device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-14
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-12-14
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device that includes an indicia-bearing curved strip that is supported in a horizontal plane at an elevation sufficient for a user to insert an upright elongate object such as a wand, pencil, or the like, within the confines of the strip. The user then attempts to cause the elongate object so held to move towards and away from the various indicia to answer a question posed by the user, either mentally or audibly. The movement of the elongate object and the hand holding the latter, is believed to be in response to mental concentration of the user to the extent that the subconscious mind takes over as may occur in a form of self-hypnosis.
Inventors
- 👤 D Benwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/18; A63F9/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
An amusement device for testing the power of the subconscious mind to control the movement of the hand of a user after a user has posed a question and concentrates on having an answer provided thereto, which device includes: a. an elongate lightweight rigid pointer capable of being held in a projecting position by the hand of a user; b. a rigid sheet that defines a confined space in the form of a through opening of substantially greater area than the transverse cross section of said pointer and through which confined space said pointer extends when held by said user; c. a plurality of first insignia that are defined in side-byside relationship on a first surface of said sheet that is visible to said user; d. first means that project into said confined space from the edge of said sheet that defines said confined space to provide a plurality of side-by-side pockets into any one of which said pointer may move, with each of said pockets being aligned with one of said insignia, and said pointer when moved into one of said pockets visually indicating through said insignia associated therewith a portion of or an entire answer to said question; and e. second means for holding said sheet at a sufficiently elevated position relative to said user that said pointer can be extended upwardly into said confined space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
An amusement device for testing the power of the subconscious mind to control the movement of the hand of a user after a user has posed a question and concentrates on having an answer provided thereto, which device includes: a. an elongate lightweight rigid pointer capable of being held in a projecting position by the hand of a user; b. a rigid sheet that defines a confined space in the form of a through opening of substantially greater area than the transverse cross section of said pointer and through which confined space said pointer extends when held by said user; c. a plurality of first insignia that are defined in side-byside relationship on a first surface of said sheet that is visible to said user; d. first means that project into said confined space from the edge of said sheet that defines said confined space to provide a plurality of side-by-side pockets into any one of which said pointer may move, with each of said pockets being aligned with one of said insignia, and said pointer when moved into one of said pockets visually indicating through said insignia associated therewith a portion of or an entire answer to said question; and e. second means for holding said sheet at a sufficiently elevated position relative to said user that said pointer can be extended upwardly into said confined space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device as defined in claim 1 which further includes: f. a plurality of second insignia defined on a second surface of said sheet, which second insignia are different from said first insignia, and said first and second surfaces oppositely disposed from one another, and said second insignia aligned with said pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein said second means is capable of selectively holding said sheet in either first or second positions whereby either said first or second insignia are visible to the user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said sheet is in the form of a ring that has an inner peripheral edge that defines said confined space and from which said first means extend.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A device as defined in claim 4 wherein said second means includes: f. a plurality of strings that project upwardly from circumferentially spaced portions of said ring to meet at an apex thereabove; g. a horizontal bar having first and second ends, said first end having said apex secured thereto; and h. an upright that supports said bar at a desired elevation above a fixed surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 4 wherein said second means is a plurality of circumferentially spaced legs that extend downwardly from said sheet to support said sheet at a desired elevation above a fixed horizontal surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said first means are a plurality of circumferentially spaced pins that define said pockets therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said first means are a plurality of circumferentially spaced portions of said sheet that extend inwardly into said confined space to define said pockets therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1420956A
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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 |