US3901505A
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Novelty matching game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-03
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A novelty matching game in the form of a rotatable hoop structure which is fitted on the head of a player. Waxed strings fastened to the hoop are loosely fastened individually at their free ends to round buttons. Pictures of personages or events may be individually marked on the buttons. The buttons are formed of ferrous material and may be attracted to magnetic fingers, each fastened on a plastic spoke tied to a belt wrapped around the waist of the player.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruth Margaret Gerechter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/38; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/49; A63F2250/497; A63F7/0088; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/17; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A toy in the form of a rotatable hoop, together with buttons which are individually tied by strings to the rim of the hoop, said hoop being rotatably mounted on a support rod which is fixed to a headband adaptable to be worn about the head of a player, in which the toy includes a belt adaptable to be worn about the player''s waist, with finger members individually tied by strings to the belt, each said finger member shaped to latch onto a button which may be adjacent to the finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A toy in the form of a rotatable hoop, together with buttons which are individually tied by strings to the rim of the hoop, said hoop being rotatably mounted on a support rod which is fixed to a headband adaptable to be worn about the head of a player, in which the toy includes a belt adaptable to be worn about the player''s waist, with finger members individually tied by strings to the belt, each said finger member shaped to latch onto a button which may be adjacent to the finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which each button is formed of magnetic attractable material and each finger is formed of magnetic material.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |