US3857569A
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Dexterity game with indicia boards and play pieces matching the indicia
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-21
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for playing a competitive game calling on the steadiness and dexterity of the players, wherein the players attempt to selectively withdraw play pieces from a sensitively balanced receptacle. If the players unbalance the receptacle in this process, they loose their turn as indicated by an appropriate signal or alarm. The game apparatus also includes bingo-type cards or boards having a plurality of different indicia thereon, with the play pieces having indicia matching those on these cards. The players try to select and withdraw from the receptacle, play pieces which will match indicia on their boards or cards, the object of the game being to match indicia in a particular pattern or arrangement on the cards such as a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row.
Inventors
- 👤 E Benkoe
- 👤 A Goldfarb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/26; A63F9/24; A63F2009/2448; A63F2009/2483; A63F2009/2492; A63F2009/2494; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
Competitive play apparatus for play of a game by two or more players, comprising in combination: a plurality of play pieces having different indicia thereon, a plurality of board surfaces each board surface assigned to one player, said board surfaces having indicia thereon matching the indicia on said play pieces, a sensitively supported receptacle means for receiving said play pieces therein and for retaining said play pieces so that a player may selectively remove a play piece having an indicium thereon matching an indicium on said player''s board surface, and a base having signal means for providing a signal when actuated and means supporting said receptacle means in a said sensitively supported manner so that if said receptacle means is inadvertently engaged by a player when he attempts to remove a play piece from the receptacle means, said receptacle means will be moved relative to said base to actuate said signal means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
Competitive play apparatus for play of a game by two or more players, comprising in combination: a plurality of play pieces having different indicia thereon, a plurality of board surfaces each board surface assigned to one player, said board surfaces having indicia thereon matching the indicia on said play pieces, a sensitively supported receptacle means for receiving said play pieces therein and for retaining said play pieces so that a player may selectively remove a play piece having an indicium thereon matching an indicium on said player''s board surface, and a base having signal means for providing a signal when actuated and means supporting said receptacle means in a said sensitively supported manner so that if said receptacle means is inadvertently engaged by a player when he attempts to remove a play piece from the receptacle means, said receptacle means will be moved relative to said base to actuate said signal means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The play apparatus of claim 1 wherein said board surfaces comprise a plurality of individual cards having rows of indicia thereon, and the selection and arrangement of indicia thereon, and the selection and arrangement of indicia on each card is different from that on the other cards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The play apparatus of claim 2 wherein said play pieces are in the form of flat discs having opposed faces and said indicium is provided on one face thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The play apparatus of claim 1 wherein said receptacle means is tiltably balanced on said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The play apparatus of claim 4 wherein said receptacle means includes a bowl-like portion having a peripheral rim and an elongated extension arm with a contact member mounted thereon at a distance from said support means greater than the distance therefrom of said peripheral rim of said bowl-like portion, whereby the distance traversed by tilting movement of the rim of the bowl-like portion is substantially magnified at said contact member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The play apparatus of claim 5 wherein said arm depends downwardly from the center of said bowl-like portion and said base includes a contact member disposed adjacent to but spaced from the contact member of said arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The play apparatus of claim 6 wherein said contact member of said base comprises an annular member surrounding the contact member on said arm whereby tilting of the receptacle means in any direction will bring the contact member on the arm into engagement with the annular contact member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
The play apparatus of claim 7 wherein said annular contact member has a center axis and an annular portion inclined inwardly tOward said axis, said contact member on said arm being disposed along said center axis, said arm contact member being adjustable longitudinally of said axis to vary the distance which said arm contact member must travel to engage said annular inclined portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
The play apparatus of claim 4 wherein said receptacle means includes a bowl-like portion having a peripheral rim and an elongated extension arm with a contact member mounted thereon, said elongated extension arm being mounted substantially centrally of the bowl-like portion and wherein said means supporting said receptacle means comprises an annular lip, the bowl-like portion being positioned upon said annular lip in a balanced position of the receptacle means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The play apparatus of claim 1 wherein said receptacle means is transparent.
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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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |