US3826496A
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Educational space game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-20
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1993-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An educational and instructive game for children and adults. The game comprises a game board showing a representation of the earth at the center and about which the moon is rotatable by a motor. The game further includes several space ships which travel orbital tracks for movement between the earth and moon.
Inventors
- 👤 F Summa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/42; A63H33/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A space game comprising: a game board; a circular track mounted thereon; a moon simulating vehicle adapted for placEment on said circular track; means driving said moon vehicle along said circular track; means positioned concentric within said circular track and located centrally on said board for simulating the earth; a helically configured electrically conductive track having at least one terminus at said earth-simulating means, and a second terminus at a fixed point on said circular track; at least one spaceship-simulating vehicle adapted for placement on said helically configured track; and driving means, independent of said moon vehicle drive means, for driving said at least one spaceship-simulating vehicle along said helically configured track so that said moon vehicle can be placed on said circular track and caused to traverse the same, and if said spaceship-simulating vehicle is placed at the earth terminus of said helically configured track at the proper time, having traversed the same, it will arrive at the second terminus simultaneously with said moon vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A space game comprising: a game board; a circular track mounted thereon; a moon simulating vehicle adapted for placEment on said circular track; means driving said moon vehicle along said circular track; means positioned concentric within said circular track and located centrally on said board for simulating the earth; a helically configured electrically conductive track having at least one terminus at said earth-simulating means, and a second terminus at a fixed point on said circular track; at least one spaceship-simulating vehicle adapted for placement on said helically configured track; and driving means, independent of said moon vehicle drive means, for driving said at least one spaceship-simulating vehicle along said helically configured track so that said moon vehicle can be placed on said circular track and caused to traverse the same, and if said spaceship-simulating vehicle is placed at the earth terminus of said helically configured track at the proper time, having traversed the same, it will arrive at the second terminus simultaneously with said moon vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The game as recited in claim 1, wherein said means driving said moon vehicle comprises: motor means placed within said vehicle; a battery likewise positioned in said vehicle; and switch means coupling said motor means and said battery so that a player may conveniently cause said motor means to drive said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said at least one spaceship-simulating vehicle comprises: a miniature wheeled carriage; second motor means driving at least one of the wheels of said carriage; and electrical pickup means for receiving current from said helically configured track so as to power said second motor means and drive said carriage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said means positioned concentric within said circular track comprises an upwardly extending protrusion positioned on said game board, said protrusion including a battery, an electric circuit coupling said battery to said helically configured track and switch means for intermittently opening and closing said circuit so as to provide electric current to said helically configured track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein said helically configured track comprises a pair of paralleled spaced-apart conducting members disposed in a helical configuration and extending from at least one terminus of said earth-simulating means and ending at said circular track.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein said carriage further comprises a magnet positioned on one portion of its periphery, and wherein said moon vehicle further comprises a magnet positioned on its periphery for engaging said magnet of said carriage vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein the game further comprises a plurality of said spaceship-simulating vehicles some of which are labeled USA, the others of which are labeled USSR.
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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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |