US3807731A
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Interconnectable game elements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1974-04-30
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Expires: 1992-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A hooking game and toy provided in the shape of a mock animal or figure containing one or more appendages extending outwardly therefrom permitting the device to be hooked and picked up by the end of a hook on a string or pole. In a preferred form of the invention, the device is rounded or arcuately shaped on its bottom and is so balanced to permit it to rock back and forth when urged by a light force applied thereto. Thus, when the device is played within a game requiring it to be hooked and picked up, it may be easily caused to rock back and forth from a motionless condition, thereby increasing the skill necessary to hook the device and adding to the play value. In a particular form, the device is in the shape of a mock fish having a hookshaped tail and a open mouth which may be hooked with another fish or a hook on the end of a line. In its simplest form the device may be formed of a single molding and comprises a hollow body is open on the bottom and concavely shaped upwardly permitting it to be formed in a simple two-piece mold or stamped between forming dies.
Inventors
- 👤 J Lemelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/30; A63F9/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A game assembly defined by a plurality of individual playing pieces each in the shape of a figure having a centrally disposed main body portion, said figure defining a convex shell-like structure which is hollow and open at the bottom and has a lower rim which is smoothly curved upwardly both forwardly and rearwardly of the main body portion to permit rocking movement of said playing piece on said lower rim, a head portion extending forward of said main body portion and containing an open mouth portion defining a loop formation which is accessable from said open bottom of said shell-like structure, a tail portion extending rearwardly of said main body portion, said tail portion having a hook-like protrusion which is an extension of the lower rim of said main body portion, said hook-like protrusion being shaped such that, when one playing piece is properly manipulated, said hook-like protrusion may be projected through the open mouth portion of another playing piece to hook and permit the lifting of one piece by another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A game assembly defined by a plurality of individual playing pieces each in the shape of a figure having a centrally disposed main body portion, said figure defining a convex shell-like structure which is hollow and open at the bottom and has a lower rim which is smoothly curved upwardly both forwardly and rearwardly of the main body portion to permit rocking movement of said playing piece on said lower rim, a head portion extending forward of said main body portion and containing an open mouth portion defining a loop formation which is accessable from said open bottom of said shell-like structure, a tail portion extending rearwardly of said main body portion, said tail portion having a hook-like protrusion which is an extension of the lower rim of said main body portion, said hook-like protrusion being shaped such that, when one playing piece is properly manipulated, said hook-like protrusion may be projected through the open mouth portion of another playing piece to hook and permit the lifting of one piece by another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
174 words
A game piece in the shape of a mock animal having a centrally disposed main body portion which is shaped to define a convex shell like structure having a lower rim which is smoothly curved both forwardly and rearwardly of the main body portion and defining an arcuate support for said game piece on a surface, a tail portion connected to the rear of said main body portion and shaped with a plurality hook-like extension of said main body portion which protrude outwardly therefrom and at least one opening in The wall of said main body portion which is shaped to permit a hook-shaped tail portion of another similarly shaped playing piece to hook-assemble therewith, said main body portion and said hook-shaped extensions of said main body portion being weighted to permit said game piece to rock back and forth on its arcuately shaped bottom to permit said playing piece to be easily rocked back and forth when it is supported upright on a surface and suitable contact is made therewith during play therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
174 words
A game piece in the shape of a mock animal having a centrally disposed main body portion which is shaped to define a convex shell like structure having a lower rim which is smoothly curved both forwardly and rearwardly of the main body portion and defining an arcuate support for said game piece on a surface, a tail portion connected to the rear of said main body portion and shaped with a plurality hook-like extension of said main body portion which protrude outwardly therefrom and at least one opening in The wall of said main body portion which is shaped to permit a hook-shaped tail portion of another similarly shaped playing piece to hook-assemble therewith, said main body portion and said hook-shaped extensions of said main body portion being weighted to permit said game piece to rock back and forth on its arcuately shaped bottom to permit said playing piece to be easily rocked back and forth when it is supported upright on a surface and suitable contact is made therewith during play therewith.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-29 | 1977-10-29 | 1978-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-29 | 1981-10-29 | 1982-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-29 | 1985-10-29 | 1986-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |