US3871656A
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Sailing game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-02
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1991-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A game closely simulating yacht and sailboat racing, with particular emphasis placed on the skill of the sailor, rather than chance, in advancing the boat around the course. The game is played on a board which simulates a body of water, upon which is inscribed a triangular race course having windward, downwind, and reaching leg areas in a triangular layout. The game board consists of a grid having an arrow indicating wind direction and port and starboard tack lines inscribed thereon, with a transparent overlay pivotally positioned over the grid. Playing pieces are caused to sequentially traverse the grid according to a predetermined number of grid moves and the wind direction can be selectively varied as the game progresses.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry N Selness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00082; A63F3/00085; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/00264; A63F2003/00268; A63F2003/00271; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A sailing game for use with playing pieces simulating sailing vessels comprising: a. A grid having alternate windward position marks, intersecting starboard and port tack lines, compass bearings, and an arrow indicating wind direction inscribed thereon; b. A transparent overplay positioned over said grid and having a leeward mark starting point and a windward mark finishing point inscribed thereon, said leeward mark starting point and said windward mark finishing point being positioned essentially across said grid from each other; c. Said grid being mounted for pivoting with respect to said overlay to vary coincidence of said alternate windward position marks and said windward mark to effect a simulated change in wind direction; and d. Playing pieces adapted to sequentially traverse said grid along said starboard and port tack lines at a predetermined rate from said leeward mark starting point to said windward mark finishing point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A sailing game for use with playing pieces simulating sailing vessels comprising: a. A grid having alternate windward position marks, intersecting starboard and port tack lines, compass bearings, and an arrow indicating wind direction inscribed thereon; b. A transparent overplay positioned over said grid and having a leeward mark starting point and a windward mark finishing point inscribed thereon, said leeward mark starting point and said windward mark finishing point being positioned essentially across said grid from each other; c. Said grid being mounted for pivoting with respect to said overlay to vary coincidence of said alternate windward position marks and said windward mark to effect a simulated change in wind direction; and d. Playing pieces adapted to sequentially traverse said grid along said starboard and port tack lines at a predetermined rate from said leeward mark starting point to said windward mark finishing point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The sailing game of claim 1 further comprising a downwind leg course and a reaching leg course inscribed on said overlay, said downwind leg course and said reaching leg course each having alternate courses available for traversal by said playing pieces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The sailing game of claim 2 wherein certain ones of said alternate courses are connected by intercourse lines whereby said playing pieces may change from one of said courses to another.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |