US3801100A
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Magnetic hockey game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-01
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus comprising a playing surface made of nonmagnetic material upon which are placed a plurality of magnetic game pieces. The game apparatus is surrounded by a frame and a plurality of transverse members are positioned underneath the playing surface and moved in both directions along the longitudinal axis thereof. A magnet is associated with each one of the transverse members and cables and pulleys are provided for moving the transverse members longitudinally of the playing surface and for moving the magnets transversely of the playing surface. At least one of the transverse members is mounted for movement within other transverse members so that each transverse member can travel the full length of the playing surface. The above arrangement permits each magnet to move one of the game pieces placed on the playing surface longitudinaly and transversely on such playing surface.
Inventors
- 👤 R Lebrun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A game apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of magnetic game pieces; b. a non-magnetic surface for supporting said game pieces; c. a plurality of transverse members positioned undeRneath and transversely of said playing surface, at least one of said transverse members being mounted for movement within the other transverse members so as to permit each transverse member to travel the full length of the playing surface; d. means for moving each transverse member in both directions along the longitudinal axis of said playing surface; e. a magnet linked with each one of said transverse members; and f. means for moving such magnet transversely of said playing surface, thereby permitting each magnet to move one of the game pieces placed on said playing surface longitudinaly and transversely on said playing surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A game apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of magnetic game pieces; b. a non-magnetic surface for supporting said game pieces; c. a plurality of transverse members positioned undeRneath and transversely of said playing surface, at least one of said transverse members being mounted for movement within the other transverse members so as to permit each transverse member to travel the full length of the playing surface; d. means for moving each transverse member in both directions along the longitudinal axis of said playing surface; e. a magnet linked with each one of said transverse members; and f. means for moving such magnet transversely of said playing surface, thereby permitting each magnet to move one of the game pieces placed on said playing surface longitudinaly and transversely on said playing surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for moving each transverse member along the longutidinal axis of said playing surface comprises an endless cable attached to the transverse member, a pulley rotatably mounted at each end of the playing surface for supporting the cable, and means for rotating one of said pulleys to drive said cable and so move the transverse member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said means for rotating said one pulley is a control wheel made of heavy material so as to impart a predetermined momentum to said transverse member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for moving each magnet transversely of the playing surface comprises an endless cable upon which the magnet is secured, a pulley rotatably mounted at each end said transverse member for supporting said cable, and means for rotating one of said pulleys to drive said cable and so move said magnet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein said means for rotating said one pulley comprises a control wheel of heavy material so as to impart a predetermined momentum to said magnet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said transverse members are U-shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein the cables supporting the magnets are spaced from the bottom surface of the playing surface a distance such as to permit the magnets to attract the game pieces while preventing interference of the magnets with respect to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 7, wherein each of the magnets are positioned in individual casings and wherein said casings are of a shape such as to permit their relative movement when they come in contact with each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
A game apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein each game piece is made in the shape of a hockey player holding a stick, and wherein said hockey player is mounted on a carriage having two back wheels and a front swivel wheel, said carriage carrying a piece of magnetic material which is positioned on the carriage between said back and front wheels to maintain the stick of the hockey player substantially forward during movement of the carriage.
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |