US3941386A
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Basketball board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-19
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A board game in which a playing piece, representing the ball, is moved from zone to zone in an attempt to score points as in the actual game of basketball. A dial control is provided for each player which may or may not stop play upon the advancement of the ball from one zone to another, the next step in the resumption of play being decided by the rolling of dice.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A game board having a playing area divided into a plurality of longitudinally and transversely aligned rows of zones, a playing piece adapted to be advanced from zone to zone in a generally longitudinal direction, the center transverse row of zones being unidentified by numerals, zones on either side of said central row being individually identified by number; control means associated with said zone numbering system whereby a limited combination of said zone-identifying numbers can be set to permit a continuance of movement of said playing piece from zone to zone, along one or more of a number of paths, while blocking movement along others, all of said zones, except the centrally located starting zone, being marked with a series of probability numbers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A game board having a playing area divided into a plurality of longitudinally and transversely aligned rows of zones, a playing piece adapted to be advanced from zone to zone in a generally longitudinal direction, the center transverse row of zones being unidentified by numerals, zones on either side of said central row being individually identified by number; control means associated with said zone numbering system whereby a limited combination of said zone-identifying numbers can be set to permit a continuance of movement of said playing piece from zone to zone, along one or more of a number of paths, while blocking movement along others, all of said zones, except the centrally located starting zone, being marked with a series of probability numbers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game board as in claim 1 wherein said board is provided with quarter and score indicating means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |