US3863928A
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Chessboard and programmed playing aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-22
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1994-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A chessboard onto which are held and displayed eight sets of display cards, each card showing the entire file with the chess piece positions and move indicia that may be selectively displayed, indicating the piece color and the number of the move. The indicia may also include the piece chosen for the next programmed move and information as to that move including the arrival position of the piece. A series of sets of display cards may be programmed for individual play without ana opponent or may be programmed for play by two persons to be interrupted at any time to play out a particular position. A move number indicator slide assembly and timer assembly are provided.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A chess board and programmed playing aid assembly comprising, eight sets of display file cards, one set for each file on the chess board, wherein each card displaYs the entire file of the chess board with chess piece symbols showing the positions of the pieces on that file at a particular stage of the game, and wherein the uppermost cards of the eight sets make up a complete configuration of a chessboard with pieces in play, move indicia on each display card indicating the color of the piece involved in the next move and the move number of the move, wherein each set of display cards are organized in a program such that when stacked, the display card directly beneath the top card shows the arrival position of the chess pieces or the removal of a piece according to the programmed move of a chessman of that rank, guide and holding means to allow a set of the display file cards to be held in position as a stack on the file of the chessboard to which that set is programmed and to allow singular removal of the top display card to expose the card directly under it without removing the entire stack, and move indicia covering means to prevent general viewing of the move indicia but allow selective uncovering of a single file move indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A chess board and programmed playing aid assembly comprising, eight sets of display file cards, one set for each file on the chess board, wherein each card displaYs the entire file of the chess board with chess piece symbols showing the positions of the pieces on that file at a particular stage of the game, and wherein the uppermost cards of the eight sets make up a complete configuration of a chessboard with pieces in play, move indicia on each display card indicating the color of the piece involved in the next move and the move number of the move, wherein each set of display cards are organized in a program such that when stacked, the display card directly beneath the top card shows the arrival position of the chess pieces or the removal of a piece according to the programmed move of a chessman of that rank, guide and holding means to allow a set of the display file cards to be held in position as a stack on the file of the chessboard to which that set is programmed and to allow singular removal of the top display card to expose the card directly under it without removing the entire stack, and move indicia covering means to prevent general viewing of the move indicia but allow selective uncovering of a single file move indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The chess board and programmed playing aid assembly of claim 1, wherein the move indicia show the color of the piece having the next move and the number of that next move.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
The chess board and programmed playing aid assembly of claim 2 wherein the move indicia covering means consists of two covers for each file move indicia, one cover for selective viewing of the color of the next move and the piece to be moved in the next move, and the second cover to allow selective viewing of the number of the move that display card is next involved in, the position of the piece after the programmed move, and if another file is involved in that particular programmed move.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The chess board and programmed playing aid assembly of claim 1 wherein standard chess pieces are provided and blank file cards are insertable in the guide and holding means above the programmed display cards left, if any, whereby the player or players may play out a particular position without the programmed play.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
The chess board and programmed playing aid assembly of claim 1 wherein a player indicator slide with movement means allowing horizontal movement of the slide to alternately show the color of the chess piece which has the next move, slide markers to indicate by position the move number of each chess piece color, and locking means wherein when one chess piece color is covered by the player indicator slide the move marker for that color is held and prevented from inadvertent movement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The chess board and programmed playing aid assembly of claim 1 wherein the chess piece symbols on the display file cards are pictorial representations of the chess pieces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The chess board and programmed playing aid assembly of claim 1 wherein there is included an hour glass shaped timer to allow timing of each person''s move during 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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |