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US3834709A
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Racing board game apparatus
Assignee: Inc PROF
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Filing: 1972-08-22
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A racing game includes a playing board with endless paths having successive stations along which corresponding tokens are moved as indicated by dice. The paths are irregular and intersect at certain areas of the board to form terminal junction points which permit one player''s tokens to bump, block or pass another depending upon the dice and other factors. Passing symbols, racing odds, starting lines and other instructions are included with individual programs that can be distributed to each player and correlated with the game board. Each player can use play money and betting slips to participate in a variety of games that are instructive as to the varying probabilities found in actual dog or horse racing.
Inventors
- 👤 K Lamb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00082; A63F3/00063; A63F2003/00066; A63F3/00006; A63F3/00157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A racing game comprising a playing board having an upper surface with a plurality of substantially noncoinciding paths thereon, said paths being rendered distinctive by bearing different indicia, a plurality of distinctive playing pieces, one of said playing pieces corresponding to each said path, each said path including a like number of successive stations for receiving corresponding playing pieces, each said distinctive path extending from start to finish on said playing board, and chance means for indicating the movements of each playing piece along its respective path and stations thereof, said board being divided in sections and said paths being parallel to one another for a plurality of stations in each said path in at least one of said sections and crossing one another and meeting and diverging at random for a plurality of stations in a second of said sections to form junction points, whereby one of said playing pieces can impede or enhance the movements of other playing pieces at said junction points.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A racing game comprising a playing board having an upper surface with a plurality of substantially noncoinciding paths thereon, said paths being rendered distinctive by bearing different indicia, a plurality of distinctive playing pieces, one of said playing pieces corresponding to each said path, each said path including a like number of successive stations for receiving corresponding playing pieces, each said distinctive path extending from start to finish on said playing board, and chance means for indicating the movements of each playing piece along its respective path and stations thereof, said board being divided in sections and said paths being parallel to one another for a plurality of stations in each said path in at least one of said sections and crossing one another and meeting and diverging at random for a plurality of stations in a second of said sections to form junction points, whereby one of said playing pieces can impede or enhance the movements of other playing pieces at said junction points.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said sections include stretch sections and turns, the paths being parallel to one another in the stretch sections and irregular in said turns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The game of claim 2 wherein one of said turns has a marked area to signify varying possible movements within that area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The game of claim 2 wherein said board has alternate stretch sections and turns, said paths being endless paths that vary in order with respect to one another in each section and in each turn.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game of claim 4, wherein one of the stretch sections has stations with differing symbols that indicate varying possible moves of said pieces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The game of claim 1, wherein said chance means include a die for each player that recognizably corresponds to a different one of said paths and the corresponding playing piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The game of claim 1 wherein a series of radial lines are arranged to intersect each path at spaced intervals to mark the stations for said playing pieces.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |