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Game board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A self-storing game apparatus is provided in which a pliable game board or panel having a suitable game design emplaced thereon, such as by embossing, and a plurality of game playing pieces adapted to be selectively arranged on the panel in accordance with the design are made of a common material, as for example vinyl or the like, having a characteristic which causes the pieces to adhere to the panel when in direct contact therewith. The pliable nature of the vinyl permits folding of the panel for storage purposes as, for example in the user''s pocket, purse, desk, etc., without the likelihood of the playing pieces being readily dislodged from their positions when the panel is folded. A sheet of dissimilar material is placed between the pieces when the panel is folded to keep them from sticking to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bowerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/02; A63F3/027; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A game apparatus comprising: a panel upon which a suitable game design has been emplaced; a plurality of game playing pieces adapted to be selectively placed on said panel in a spaced-apart arrangement in accordance with said design and shiftable relative to the panel and to one another, said panel and said pieces being comprised of a common material, said material being characterized as having a property which causes said panel and said pieces to possess a mutual affinity for one another which causes the respective pieces to releasably adhere to said panel when in direct contact therewith, said panel being embossed to present said design in the form of a plurality of raised plateaus defining positions for said pieces and upon which the latter are received with said plateaus each presenting an area for engagement with a respective one of said pieces that is somewhat less than the corresponding area presented by said respective piece whereby the same overhangs its respective plateau, said panel and said pieces further being of a pliable material to permit said panel to be folded when not in use without disturbing the locations of said pieces; and a filler sheet of dissimilar material to that of said panel and said pieces and to which the latter do not adhere, said sheet being interposed between said pieces when said panel is folded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A game apparatus comprising: a panel upon which a suitable game design has been emplaced; a plurality of game playing pieces adapted to be selectively placed on said panel in a spaced-apart arrangement in accordance with said design and shiftable relative to the panel and to one another, said panel and said pieces being comprised of a common material, said material being characterized as having a property which causes said panel and said pieces to possess a mutual affinity for one another which causes the respective pieces to releasably adhere to said panel when in direct contact therewith, said panel being embossed to present said design in the form of a plurality of raised plateaus defining positions for said pieces and upon which the latter are received with said plateaus each presenting an area for engagement with a respective one of said pieces that is somewhat less than the corresponding area presented by said respective piece whereby the same overhangs its respective plateau, said panel and said pieces further being of a pliable material to permit said panel to be folded when not in use without disturbing the locations of said pieces; and a filler sheet of dissimilar material to that of said panel and said pieces and to which the latter do not adhere, said sheet being interposed between said pieces when said panel is folded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A game apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said panel includes a playing area centrally disposed thereon and presenting said design, said panel further having a margin surrounding said area and presenting a number of plateaus therein for receiving playing pieces when they are removed from said playing area during the course of the game.
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |