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Three-dimensional tic-tac-toe game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A three-dimensional tic-tac-toe game apparatus comprising a plurality of like trays having exterior and interior walls dividing the trays into compartments arranged in rows, which compartments are adapted to receive game pieces. The trays are separable and each has a different indicia thereon, identifying the relative position of each tray when the trays are physically or mentally assembled to form a cube structure for playing threedimensional tic-tac-toe. During playing of the game, the trays are arranged in any desired relationship with respect to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 W Ronald Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A tic-tac-toe game apparatus comprising: a. a three-dimensional structure comprising at least three like support members stacked together, b. each of said like support members having vertical and horizontal rows of playing zones, c. game pieces for selective placement in the playing zones, d. said support members being separable to permit playing of the game of three dimensional tic-tac-toe with the support members in variety of relative positions, and e. different indicia means applied to each of said support members for identifying the relative vertical position of the support members and the orientation thereof in a horizontal plane, when the support members are physically or mentally stacked together to form the three-dimensionaL structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A tic-tac-toe game apparatus comprising: a. a three-dimensional structure comprising at least three like support members stacked together, b. each of said like support members having vertical and horizontal rows of playing zones, c. game pieces for selective placement in the playing zones, d. said support members being separable to permit playing of the game of three dimensional tic-tac-toe with the support members in variety of relative positions, and e. different indicia means applied to each of said support members for identifying the relative vertical position of the support members and the orientation thereof in a horizontal plane, when the support members are physically or mentally stacked together to form the three-dimensionaL structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
113 words
A tic-tac-toe game apparatus comprising: a. a three-dimensional structure comprising at least three like support members stacked together, b. each of said like support members having vertical and horizontal rows of playing zones, c. game pieces for selective placement in the playing zones, d. said support members being separable to permit playing of the game of three dimensional tic-tac-toe with the support members in variety of relative positions, and e. different indicia means applied to each of said support members for identifying the relative vertical position of the support members and the orientation thereof in a horizontal plane, when the support members are physically or mentally stacked together to form the three-dimensionaL structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
A tic-tac-toe game apparatus comprising: a. a three-dimensional structure comprising at least three like support members stacked together, b. each of said like support members having vertical and horizontal rows of playing zones, c. game pieces for selective placement in the playing zones, d. said support members being separable to permit playing of the game of three dimensional tic-tac-toe with the support members in variety of relative positions, and e. different indicia means applied to each of said support members for identifying the relative vertical position of the support members and the orientation thereof in a horizontal plane, when the support members are physically or mentally stacked together to form the three-dimensionaL structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, wherein: a. each of said support members are substantially square and the number of playing zones in the vertical and horizontal rows corresponds to the number of support members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
The game apparatus of claim 2, wherein: a. said support members comprise a plurality of trays each having a bottom wall and exterior walls providing front, back and side walls extending outwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall, b. a plurality of spaced interior walls extending between said front and back walls and between said side walls, said interior walls being equally spaced from each other and from said exterior walls, thereby providing a plurality of like compartments in vertical and horizontal rows, and c. complemental game pieces of cube shape for selective placement in said compartments by the game players.
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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |