US3870312A
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Game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-10
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1994-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A game including a board having groups of projections arranged in rows with each group adapted for supporting engagement with a body playing piece. Additional game components include detachable head and hand pieces removably mountable on both the game board and the body pieces. Arms of each body piece are adapted for supporting engagement with the bottom portion of a second superimposed body piece to permit stacking of the body pieces during the course of play.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas A Hamar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A game comprising in combination, a game board having groups of projections uniformly spaced from one another on the upper surface of the board, body playing pieces having horizontally projecting arms, discrete hand playing pieces for placement on said arms, discrete head playing pieces for placement on said body playing pieces, each of said body playing pieces defining a recessed area adjacent its lower end permitting inserted engagement with some of said projections retaining the body playing piece upwright against lateral loads, and each of said body playing pieces additionally defining cut-out areas for engagement with the arms of a subjacent board mounted body playing piece during the course of play, means interengageable between said body playing pieces and the arms of said second body playing piece to prevent subsequent tipping of the bodies.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A game comprising in combination, a game board having groups of projections uniformly spaced from one another on the upper surface of the board, body playing pieces having horizontally projecting arms, discrete hand playing pieces for placement on said arms, discrete head playing pieces for placement on said body playing pieces, each of said body playing pieces defining a recessed area adjacent its lower end permitting inserted engagement with some of said projections retaining the body playing piece upwright against lateral loads, and each of said body playing pieces additionally defining cut-out areas for engagement with the arms of a subjacent board mounted body playing piece during the course of play, means interengageable between said body playing pieces and the arms of said second body playing piece to prevent subsequent tipping of the bodies.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
134 words
A game comprising in combination, a game board having groups of projections uniformly spaced from one another on the upper surface of the board, body playing pieces having horizontally projecting arms, discrete hand playing pieces for placement on said arms, discrete head playing pieces for placement on said body playing pieces, each of said body playing pieces defining a recessed area adjacent its lower end permitting inserted engagement with some of said projections retaining the body playing piece upwright against lateral loads, and each of said body playing pieces additionally defining cut-out areas for engagement with the arms of a subjacent board mounted body playing piece during the course of play, means interengageable between said body playing pieces and the arms of said second body playing piece to prevent subsequent tipping of the bodies.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
A game comprising in combination, a game board having groups of projections uniformly spaced from one another on the upper surface of the board, body playing pieces having horizontally projecting arms, discrete hand playing pieces for placement on said arms, discrete head playing pieces for placement on said body playing pieces, each of said body playing pieces defining a recessed area adjacent its lower end permitting inserted engagement with some of said projections retaining the body playing piece upwright against lateral loads, and each of said body playing pieces additionally defining cut-out areas for engagement with the arms of a subjacent board mounted body playing piece during the course of play, means interengageable between said body playing pieces and the arms of said second body playing piece to prevent subsequent tipping of the bodies.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game as claimed in claim 1 additionally including pegs removably mounting said head and hands to the body.
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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |