US3917273A
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Multiple chess or checker game board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-19
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A flat, two-dimensional game board appratus which can accomodate a plurality of sets of pieces controlled by opposing players comprising a playing area of circular configuration wherein there is included a plurality of chessboards of conventional pattern, each of which contains eight discrete spaces of alternating color on a side providing eight ranks and eight files (64 alternately colored smaller incremental areas comprising the total area of a chessboard, and an additional file area providing an added checkered area separating said chessboards, each of which contains one or a plurality of incremental file areas of alternating color squares which adjoin said chessboards, one to the other, to provide a continuous playing area whereon the pieces of opposing players can be moved within the boundaries of each conventional chessboard pattern as formed by the added files, or moved across the added files to provide a continuous playing area.
Inventors
- 👤 Iii Eldred G Blakewood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00176
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A flat, two-dimensional game board apparatus which can accomodate a plurality of sets of pieces controlled by opposing players comprising a playing area of circular configuration wherein is included a plurality of chessboards of conventional pattern, each of which contains eight discrete spaces of alternating color on a side providing eight ranks and eight files (64 alternately colored smaller areas comprising the total area of a chess board), and additional file areas with files providing an added checkered area separating said chess boards, each of which contains one or a plurality of files of alternating colored squares which adjoin said chess boards, one to the other, to provide a continuous playing area whereon the pieces of opposing players can be moved within the boundaries of each conventional pattern chess board between the added files, or moved across the added files, to provide a continuous playing area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A flat, two-dimensional game board apparatus which can accomodate a plurality of sets of pieces controlled by opposing players comprising a playing area of circular configuration wherein is included a plurality of chessboards of conventional pattern, each of which contains eight discrete spaces of alternating color on a side providing eight ranks and eight files (64 alternately colored smaller areas comprising the total area of a chess board), and additional file areas with files providing an added checkered area separating said chess boards, each of which contains one or a plurality of files of alternating colored squares which adjoin said chess boards, one to the other, to provide a continuous playing area whereon the pieces of opposing players can be moved within the boundaries of each conventional pattern chess board between the added files, or moved across the added files, to provide a continuous playing area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The game board apparatus of claim 1 wherein the chess boards of conventional pattern comprise an odd number of chess boards with each separating file area comprising files provided with alternately colored squares in ranks numbered one through six (inside to outside of board), ranks seven and eight being deleted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The game board apparatus of claim 1 wherein the chess boards of conventional pattern comprise an even number of chess boards with each separating file area comprising files provided with alternately colored squares in ranks numbered one through six (inside to outside of board), ranks seven and eight being deleted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 2 wherein the separating file area provides a single file.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 3 wherein the separating file area provides a single file.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 2 wherein the separating file area provides a double file.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 3 wherein the separating file area provides a double file.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 2 wherein the separating file area provides an odd number of files.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 3 wherein the separating file area provides an odd number of files.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 2 wherein the separating file area provides an even number of files.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 3 wherein the separating file area provides an even number of files.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
The game board apparatus of claim 1 wherein the chess boards of conventional pattern comprise an odd number of chess boards with each separating file area comprising files provided with alternately colored squares in ranks numbered three through six (inside to outside of board), ranks one and two and ranks seven and eight being deleted.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
55 words
The game board apparatus of claim 1 wherein the cheSs boards of conventional pattern comprise an even number of chess boards with each separating file area comprising files provided with alternately colored squares in ranks numbered three through six (inside to outside of board), ranks one and two and ranks seven and eight being deleted.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 12 wherein the separating file area provides a single file.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 13 wherein the separating file area provides a single file.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 12 wherein the separating file area provides a double file.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 13 wherein the separating file area provides a double file.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 12 wherein the separating file area provides an odd number of files.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 13 wherein the separating file area provides an odd number of files.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 12 wherein the separating file area provides an even number of files.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 13 wherein the separating file area provides an even number of files.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
46 words
The game board apparatus of claim 1 wherein the chess boards of conventional pattern comprise an odd number of chess boards with each separating file area comprising files provided with alternately colored squares in ranks one through eight (inside to outside of board), all ranks included.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
46 words
The game board apparatus of claim 1 wherein the chess boards of conventional pattern comprise an even number of chess boards with each separating file area comprising files provided with alternately colored squares in ranks one through eight (inside to outside of board), all ranks included.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 22 wherein the separating file area provides a single file.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 23 wherein the separating file area provides a single file.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 22 wherein the separating file area provides a double file.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game board apparatus of claim 23 wherein the separating file area provides a doble file.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 22 wherein the separating file area provides an odd number of files.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 23 wherein the separating file area provides an odd number of files.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 22 wherein the separating file area provides an even number of files.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game board apparatus of claim 23 wherein the separating file area provides an even number of files.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |