US3825266A
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Electronic game or educational device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-05
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1993-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A game or educational device is provided employing an electronic circuit for enabling selection by a first player of one of a plurality of possible game plays. A ''''ready'''' light is provided in the circuit for indicating when selection of a game play by the first player has been accomplished. Switches are also provided for enabling selection by a second player of one of a plurality of possible game plays, and a ''''move'''' light is provided for indicating when the first and second players have selected different game plays. A ''''penalty'''' light is in the circuit to be illuminated instead of the ''''move'''' light when the first and second players select the same game play, and additional indicator lamps are provided for indicating the play selections of the players. A ''''lock-out'''' feature may also be employed whereby the second player must make his play selection within a predetermined time after the first player''s selection and after illumination of the ''''ready'''' light, or the additional indicator lamp associated with the second player''s selection will not light.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bissell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00643; A63F2003/00646; A63F2003/00649
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
An electronic game circuit, comprising: an electrical source; first switching means in circuit relationship with said source for enabling selection of one of a plurality of possible game plays; first indicator means in circuit relationship with said first switching means for indicating when selection of a game play by use of said first switching means has been accomplished; second switching means in circuit with said first switching means for enabling selection of one of a plurality of possible game plays; second indicator means in circuit with said first and second switching means and with said first indicator means for indicating when said first and second switching means are actuated in a first predetermined manner; third indicator means in circuit with said second switching means, said first indicator means and said source for indicating when said first and second switching means are actuated in a second predetermined manner; fourth indicator meaNs in circuit with said first and second switching means and with said source for indicating play selections by said first and second switching means; and time delay circuit means in operative relationship with said first and second switching means, said fourth indicator means and with said source for delaying indication by said fourth indicator means of said play selection as selected by actuation of said first switching means and for controlling indication by said fourth indicator means of said play selection as selected by actuation of said second switching means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
An electronic game circuit, comprising: an electrical source; first switching means in circuit relationship with said source for enabling selection of one of a plurality of possible game plays; first indicator means in circuit relationship with said first switching means for indicating when selection of a game play by use of said first switching means has been accomplished; second switching means in circuit with said first switching means for enabling selection of one of a plurality of possible game plays; second indicator means in circuit with said first and second switching means and with said first indicator means for indicating when said first and second switching means are actuated in a first predetermined manner; third indicator means in circuit with said second switching means, said first indicator means and said source for indicating when said first and second switching means are actuated in a second predetermined manner; fourth indicator meaNs in circuit with said first and second switching means and with said source for indicating play selections by said first and second switching means; and time delay circuit means in operative relationship with said first and second switching means, said fourth indicator means and with said source for delaying indication by said fourth indicator means of said play selection as selected by actuation of said first switching means and for controlling indication by said fourth indicator means of said play selection as selected by actuation of said second switching means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 1 wherein each of said first and second switching means includes: a first primary terminal in circuit with said second indicator means; a second primary terminal in circuit relationship with said source; and a plurality of secondary contacts in selective circuit relationship with said primary terminals, said secondary contacts of said first switching means being coupled to respective ones of said secondary contacts of said second switching means to form a plurality of pairs of said secondary contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 2 wherein said second primary terminal of said second switching means is further connected in circuit with said third indicator means whereby an electric circuit is completed through said first and second switching means and through said third indicator means when corresponding ones of said secondary contacts in said first and second switching means are placed in closed circuit relationship with the respective primary terminals of said first and second switching means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 3 wherein each of said secondary contacts of said first and second switching means is associated with a game play selection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
151 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 2 wherein said circuit means is a time delay circuit means including: a first electrical impedance in circuit with said second switching means; a second electrical impedance in circuit with said first impedance and with said source; a third electrical impedance in circuit with said first and second impedances and with said source; and third switching means in circuit with said fourth indicator means and with said third impedance means for controlling actuation of said fourth indicator means, whereby said time delay circuit means delays indication by said fourth indicator means of said play selection as selected by actuation of said first switching means and prevents indication by said fourth indicator means of said play selection as selected by actuation of said second switching means when said second switching means is actuated later than a predetermined time after said first switching means is actuated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 5 wherein said first impedance includes a first resistor, said second impedance includes a second resistor and said third impedance includes a capacitor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 6 wherein said third switching means includes a three terminal controlled-rectifier having a first terminal in circuit with said fourth indicator means, a second terminal in circuit with said source and a gate terminal in circuit with said first and second resistors and with said capacitor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 7 further including a fourth electrical impedance in circuit between said fourth indicator means and said first terminal of said controlled rectifier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 8 wherein said fourth impedance includes a third resistor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 7 wherein said first, second, third and fourth indicator means are lights.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 10 wherein each of said fourth indicator lights are in circuit between said controlled rectifier and a respective one of said secondary contact pairs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 11 wherein said first indicatoR light will fully light on a fraction of the electrical current required to fully light the second and third indicator lights, and wherein said second indicator light will fully light on a fraction of the electrical current required to fully light said third indicator light.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 12 wherein said fourth indicator lights will fully light on the same amount of electrical current required to fully illuminate said first indicator light.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 2 further including fourth switching means in circuit between said circuit means and said second switching means for enabling said circuit means to be selectively connected to one of said first and second primary terminals of said second switching means, whereby said circuit means is rendered operative to provide a ''''lock-out'''' feature when said fourth switching means is connected to said first primary terminal of said second switching means and whereby said circuit means is rendered inoperative to provide said ''''lock-out'''' feature when said fourth switching means is connected to said second primary terminal of said second switching means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electronic game circuit as in claim 1 wherein said circuit means include a switch in circuit between said fourth indicator means and said source.
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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |