US3885791A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: CHOUINARD JEAN YVES
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Filing: 1974-06-03
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A game patterned on achieving success in life. To this end, the game has a playing surface divided, between opposed sides, into stages leading to a successful goal. Two sets of playing pieces are provided. Each piece in each set symbolically represents a human characteristic involved in achieving success.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Yves Chouinard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00697; A63F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A game comprising a game board and playing pieces, said game board having a playing surface positioned between a pair of parallel opposite sides and divided into four rows designating different phases of the game and arranged in spaced parallel relationship relative to each other and to said opposite sides, each of said rows including a first series of an odd number of triangles and a second series of an even number of triangles interposed between said triangles of the first series and having their base facing toward the other of said sides, the first series of triangles in the row adjacent each of said sides having their bases aligned along the corresponding side and including a center triangle defining a laterally centered goal place triangle, said playing pieces including two distinct sets each having a number of distinct playing pieces equal to the total of said odd and even numbers of triangles in one row, and originally positioned on the triangles of the one of said rows which is adjacent one of the sides, and each of said two distinct sets including a single goal marking playing piece originally positioned on one of said centered goal place triangles and marking a goal upon reaching the other of the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A game comprising a game board and playing pieces, said game board having a playing surface positioned between a pair of parallel opposite sides and divided into four rows designating different phases of the game and arranged in spaced parallel relationship relative to each other and to said opposite sides, each of said rows including a first series of an odd number of triangles and a second series of an even number of triangles interposed between said triangles of the first series and having their base facing toward the other of said sides, the first series of triangles in the row adjacent each of said sides having their bases aligned along the corresponding side and including a center triangle defining a laterally centered goal place triangle, said playing pieces including two distinct sets each having a number of distinct playing pieces equal to the total of said odd and even numbers of triangles in one row, and originally positioned on the triangles of the one of said rows which is adjacent one of the sides, and each of said two distinct sets including a single goal marking playing piece originally positioned on one of said centered goal place triangles and marking a goal upon reaching the other of the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A game as claimed in claim 1, wherein each row is subdivided into nine triangles, and the second row nearest one side having the triangles arranged oppositely to the triangles in the first row relative to the first side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A game as claimed in claim 2, wherein the odd triangles in the first and third rows and the even triangles in the second and third rows are all the same color.
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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |