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US3892407A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Magnetic ring toss apparatus

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1994-08-05
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Abstract

Abstract An improved game of skill comprises an inclined game board having a peg extending upwardly therefrom, a frame retaining the board in an inclined position, a magnet preferably disposed within the frame below the board, and a plurality of magnetically attractable apertured washers or the like, suitable for tossing around and over the peg. Preferably, the board bears numbered indicia and a pattern of spaces on the upper surface thereof arranged for scoring purposes and practice of mathematical exercises. In one embodiment, the magnet comprises a flat plate pivotally connected to the frame for movement between a position parallel to said board and a position at an angle to said board. In another embodiment, the magnet extends under only a portion of said board. The game is pleasurable, simple, durable, educational, and can be used to teach certain forms of mathematics and improve hand-eye coordination.

Inventors

  • 👤 Edward Higgins

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 09:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204; A63F9/0208; A63F7/00; A63F7/0088

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 142 words
An improved game of skill, said game comprising, in combination, an inclined game board, means supporting said game board in said inclined position, a peg secured to and rising above the upper surface of said game board, a magnet disposed below said game board in a predetermined position relative thereto, and a plurality of apertured throwing plates, the apertures thereof being sufficiently large to receive said peg, said apertured plates comprising magnetically attractable material, wherein said means supporting said game board includes a frame and wherein said magnet is secured in said frame, wherein said magnet comprises a generally flat plate extending under at least a portion of said board, wherein said peg is spaced inwardly from the front, rear and sides of said board and wherein said magnet extends only from adjacent one end of said board to adjacent said peg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 142 words
An improved game of skill, said game comprising, in combination, an inclined game board, means supporting said game board in said inclined position, a peg secured to and rising above the upper surface of said game board, a magnet disposed below said game board in a predetermined position relative thereto, and a plurality of apertured throwing plates, the apertures thereof being sufficiently large to receive said peg, said apertured plates comprising magnetically attractable material, wherein said means supporting said game board includes a frame and wherein said magnet is secured in said frame, wherein said magnet comprises a generally flat plate extending under at least a portion of said board, wherein said peg is spaced inwardly from the front, rear and sides of said board and wherein said magnet extends only from adjacent one end of said board to adjacent said peg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
The improved game of claim 1 wherein said magnet is disposed within said frame at an angle to said board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 57 words
The improved game of claim 1 wherein said magnet is pivotally connected to said frame and is moveable within said frame between a position generally parallel to said board and a position at an angle to said board, and wherein means are connected through said frame to said magnet to effect said movement by pivoting said magnet.

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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) 1978-06-30 1978-12-30 1979-07-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-06-30 1982-12-30 1983-07-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-06-30 1986-12-30 1987-07-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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