US3930651A
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Three dimensional word game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1994-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A three-dimensional word game comprising a 3×3×3 cube for receiving letter pieces, there being 26 letter-receiving spaces disposed on the surface of the cube. One letter of the alphabet may be associated with each of 26 letter pieces. In playing the game, players take turns placing one or more letter pieces onto the cube. Words are spelled out by tracing a path between consecutively adjacent letter pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 James Eads Rader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; A63F9/0098; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0423; A63F2003/0426; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/60; A63F2250/605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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Word game apparatus comprising, in combination: a three-dimensional cube including means located on each of the six faces thereof forming at least 26 defined locations for receiving letter pieces, 26 cubical letter pieces each of which has a unique letter of the English alphabet associated therewith and inscribed on each of the six faces thereof, said letter pieces interacting with said cube such that said letter pieces may be placed at said defined locations on said three-dimensional cube, and words may be spelled out by tracing a path through consecutively adjacent letter pieces on said three-dimensional cube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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Word game apparatus comprising, in combination: a three-dimensional cube including means located on each of the six faces thereof forming at least 26 defined locations for receiving letter pieces, 26 cubical letter pieces each of which has a unique letter of the English alphabet associated therewith and inscribed on each of the six faces thereof, said letter pieces interacting with said cube such that said letter pieces may be placed at said defined locations on said three-dimensional cube, and words may be spelled out by tracing a path through consecutively adjacent letter pieces on said three-dimensional cube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said cube comprises a 3×3×3 cube, whereby the number of said letter-receiving locations on the surface of said cube is the same as the number of letters in the English alphabet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said cube is formed by three intersecting pairs of parallel walls, said walls defining a cubical outline and twenty-six cubical recesses for receiving letter pieces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising a stand having a pair of arms for holding said cube and allowing it to be rotated about an axis said arms each comprising a U-shaped member the ends of which are connected to one of said pairs of parallel walls, each of said arms being connected to the same pair of parallel walls but disposed 180° apart from one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein each of said letter pieces is colored in two colors, three mutually orthogonal and contacting faces of each cubical piece being in one color, the remaining three mutually orthogonal and contacting faces being in the other of said two colors.
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) | 1979-01-05 | 1979-07-07 | 1980-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-05 | 1983-07-07 | 1984-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-05 | 1987-07-07 | 1988-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |