US3841629A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus which includes a plurality of generally rigid flap-like indicating members mounted on a frame structure about a generally central indicating area for pivotal movement about horizontal axes between inner and outer generally horizontal positions. Each indicating flap member has indicia on the side thereof which faces upwardly when in its inner horizontal position. A plunger member is vertically reciprocally mounted on the frame structure radially outwardly of each of the indicating flap members and each plunger member has indicia on the top thereof corresponding to the indicia on the respective adjacent flap member. A lever member is mounted beneath each associated plunger member and flap member for pivoting the respective flap member back and forth between its inner and outer positions whenever the plunger member is successively depressed, as by striking the plunger by a player of the game. A plurality of individual striking members are provided for use by players of the game to strike the top of the plunger members in accordance with a predetermined scheme of play.
Inventors
- 👤 G Barlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Game apparatus comprising: a supporting frame structure including a central playing area; a plurality of indicating means angularly disposed around the playing area each movable generally radially between a first position substantially within said playing area and second position substantially outside of said playing area representing indicating and non-indicating positions, respectively; individual actuating means for each of said indicating means; and means operatively associating each actuating means with its respective indicating means so as to always move the indicating means from one of said rest positions back to the other whenever the respective actuating means is selectively actuated by a player of the game whereby each indicating means may be moved back and forth between said positions on successive actuations of the respective actuating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Game apparatus comprising: a supporting frame structure including a central playing area; a plurality of indicating means angularly disposed around the playing area each movable generally radially between a first position substantially within said playing area and second position substantially outside of said playing area representing indicating and non-indicating positions, respectively; individual actuating means for each of said indicating means; and means operatively associating each actuating means with its respective indicating means so as to always move the indicating means from one of said rest positions back to the other whenever the respective actuating means is selectively actuated by a player of the game whereby each indicating means may be moved back and forth between said positions on successive actuations of the respective actuating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said actuating means for each indicating means is manually actuatable and is disposed on said frame structure generally radially outwardly of its respective indicating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of said indicating means comprises a generally rigid flap-like member mounted on said frame structure for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis between inner and outer generally horizontal positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The game apparatus of claim 3 wherein each of said indicating flap members has indicia on the side thereof which faces upwardly when in said inner horizontal position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game apparatus of claim 4 wherein each of said actuating means has indicia thereon corresponding to the indicia on its respective flap member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game apparatus of claim 3 wherein said actuating means for each indicating means is manually actuatable and disposed on said frame structure generally radially outwardly of its respective indicating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
The game apparatus of claim 3 wherein said actuating means for each of said indicating flap members includes a lever member mounted beneath the respective flap member for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis extending generally transverse to the pivot axis of the respective flap member, each lever member having inner and outer spaced flap engaging portions, with the inner flap engaging portion of each lever member being movable into striking engagement with the underside of the resPective flap member when in its inner position to pivot the same to its outer position, and with the outer flap engaging portion of each lever member being movable into striking engagement with the underside of the respective flap member when in its outer position to pivot the same to its inner position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The game apparatus of claim 7 wherein said actuating means for each of said flap members includes a manually actuatable portion disposed on said frame structure generally radially outwardly of the respective flap member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
The game apparatus of claim 8 wherein said manually actuatable portion of each of said actuating means comprises a vertically reciprocally mounted plunger member on said frame structure and engageable with the respective one of said lever members for pivoting the lever member to bring either its inner or outer flap engaging portions into striking engagement with the underside of the respective flap member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The game apparatus of claim 9 including, in combination, a plurality of striking members for use by players of the game for applying a striking force to the top of said plunger members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The game apparatus of claim 10 wherein the top of each of said plunger members is generally flat and said striking members are shaped generally in the form of a hammer having an elongated handle portion and an enlarged striking portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
The game apparatus of claim 9 wherein each of said indicating flap members has indicia on the side thereof which faces upwardly when in said inner horizontal position, and said plunger members each have indicia on the top thereof correlated to the indicia on said one side of the respective flap member which is moved by the plunger member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of said indicating means and its associated actuating means have correlated indicia thereon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
140 words
Game apparatus comprising: a supporting frame structure including a playing area; a plurality of indicating members each having different indicia thereon, said indicating members being mounted on said supporting frame structure and each being movable independently between a first position at least partially in said playing area exposing the indicia thereon and a second rest position substantially outside of said playing area concealing the indicia thereon; individual actuating means for each of said indicating members; and means operatively associating each actuating means with its respective indicating member so as to always move the indicating member from one of said rest positions back to the other whenever the respective actuating means is selectively actuated by a player of the game whereby each indicating member may be moved back and forth between said positions on successive actuations of the respective actuating means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
140 words
Game apparatus comprising: a supporting frame structure including a playing area; a plurality of indicating members each having different indicia thereon, said indicating members being mounted on said supporting frame structure and each being movable independently between a first position at least partially in said playing area exposing the indicia thereon and a second rest position substantially outside of said playing area concealing the indicia thereon; individual actuating means for each of said indicating members; and means operatively associating each actuating means with its respective indicating member so as to always move the indicating member from one of said rest positions back to the other whenever the respective actuating means is selectively actuated by a player of the game whereby each indicating member may be moved back and forth between said positions on successive actuations of the respective actuating means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
56 words
The game apparatus of claim 14 wherein each of said indicating members comprises a generally rigid flap-like member mounted on said frame structure for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis between said positions, with said indicia being disposed on the side of each of said flap members which faces upwardly when in said first position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game apparatus of claim 14 wherein each of said actuating means has indicia thereon corresponding to the indicia on its respective indicating member.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |