US3799550A
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Educational board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-01
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-06-01
Abstract
Abstract An educational game having a playing board on which a zig-zag path is shown as a representation of a staircase from the attic of a house to the lower floor kitchen, with playing pieces which are moved on the individually marked steps of the staircase in response to the rules of the game and the determination of a random spinner. Steps of the staircase are marked with individual ingredients of recipes. Each player has a recipe card which lists all the ingredients of a particular recipe, with the object of the game being for a player to move his playing piece on those marked steps which list the ingredients corresponding to those of his recipe card.
Inventors
- 👤 R Milana
- 👤 C Glasser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0478; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
An educational game utilizing a game board which bears a representation of a staircase leading in a zig-zag path from the attic to a lower floor kitchen of a house, with some individual steps of the staircase being marked so as to be identified with a playing piece of a specific player, and with playing pieces which are individually marked that may be moved on said path from start to finish by the respective players in accordance with the chance determinations of a random spinner, together with recipe cards, each individually marked so as to be identified with the playing piece of a specific player, with each card listing the complete ingredients of a particular recipe, the individual steps of the staircase being marked with the name and quantity of an ingredient listed on the recipe card that is identified with the markings of said step, with the names and quantities of all the ingredients listed on all of the players'' recipe cards being marked on the staircase of the game board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
An educational game utilizing a game board which bears a representation of a staircase leading in a zig-zag path from the attic to a lower floor kitchen of a house, with some individual steps of the staircase being marked so as to be identified with a playing piece of a specific player, and with playing pieces which are individually marked that may be moved on said path from start to finish by the respective players in accordance with the chance determinations of a random spinner, together with recipe cards, each individually marked so as to be identified with the playing piece of a specific player, with each card listing the complete ingredients of a particular recipe, the individual steps of the staircase being marked with the name and quantity of an ingredient listed on the recipe card that is identified with the markings of said step, with the names and quantities of all the ingredients listed on all of the players'' recipe cards being marked on the staircase of the game board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination recited in claim 1 in which no step of the staircase bears the markings of more than one ingredient of one recipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination recited in claim 2 in which some of the marked quantities shown for the ingredients are listed in fractional terms, as a means of increasing the familiarity of the players with the use of fractions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1391333A
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US1517847A
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |