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US3847397A
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Game apparatus with a pair of board members and playing pieces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-12
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus has two separable, substantially identical board members with each board member being divided into spaces and with each space having two places to hold playing pieces. Each board includes magnets at two opposite sides whereby the boards are connectable end-to-end and abut one another to form a single playing surface. Also, the boards are adapted to be superimposed on one another for compactness and ease of storage. The back of each board is recessed so that a storage pocket is formed when the boards are superimposed back-to-back.
Inventors
- 👤 G Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A game apparatus comprising a pair of substantially identical board members, each said board member being rectangular in configuration with two of its sides longer than the other two of its sides, each of said board members being separable and including a joining side which is adapted to be juxtaposed to a corresponding side of the other board member to form a complete playing board assembly, each of said board members having a surface which is divided into a plurality of playing spaces and each space having spaced apart holding means to receive playing tokens, the playing spaces of said board members being positioned adjacent one another to form the entire playing surface of the apparatus when said joining sides are juxtaposed, said joining sides being shorter sides and each including a magnet for retaining the joined sides in juxtaposed position and the playing spaces in a single continuous playing surface, the other shorter side of each board member including a magnet whereby said board members are adapted to be superimposed and joined together for storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A game apparatus comprising a pair of substantially identical board members, each said board member being rectangular in configuration with two of its sides longer than the other two of its sides, each of said board members being separable and including a joining side which is adapted to be juxtaposed to a corresponding side of the other board member to form a complete playing board assembly, each of said board members having a surface which is divided into a plurality of playing spaces and each space having spaced apart holding means to receive playing tokens, the playing spaces of said board members being positioned adjacent one another to form the entire playing surface of the apparatus when said joining sides are juxtaposed, said joining sides being shorter sides and each including a magnet for retaining the joined sides in juxtaposed position and the playing spaces in a single continuous playing surface, the other shorter side of each board member including a magnet whereby said board members are adapted to be superimposed and joined together for storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said spaced apart holding means are in the form of holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A game apparatus in accordance with claim 1, comprising playing tokens separable from said board members, each said board member including a recess portion, which portions, when said board members are connected in a superimposed position, together form a hollow space for storage of said playing tokens.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
107 words
A game apparatus comprising a pair of board members of rectangular configuration having substantially identical dimensions and each including a joining side and a magnetic member mounted in said joining side whereby said board members are adapted to be juxtaposed at their joining sides and magnetically connected in said position to form a planar board assembly with the playing surface thereof in a single plane on said connected board members, a further magnetic member included in each board member on a side opposite said joining side whereby said board members are adapted to be superimposed and magnetically connected by said magnetic members in such position for storage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
107 words
A game apparatus comprising a pair of board members of rectangular configuration having substantially identical dimensions and each including a joining side and a magnetic member mounted in said joining side whereby said board members are adapted to be juxtaposed at their joining sides and magnetically connected in said position to form a planar board assembly with the playing surface thereof in a single plane on said connected board members, a further magnetic member included in each board member on a side opposite said joining side whereby said board members are adapted to be superimposed and magnetically connected by said magnetic members in such position for storage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A game apparatus in accordance with claim 4, which includes game pieces and wherein at least one of said board members includes a recess portion in a surface opposite said playing surface whereby when said board members are connected in a superimposed position, a hollow space is formed for storage of said game pieces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A game apparatus in accordance with claim 4 including game pieces and wherein each said board member includes a recess portion opposite its playing surface, said recess portions being joined when said board members are connected in a superimposed position to form a hollow space for storage of said game 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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |