US3947030A
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Toy game of chance and skill
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-10
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1995-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A toy game involving chance as well as strategy and skill which includes a playing structure having a pair of opposed spaced apart, generally parallel inclined ramps. The game is preferably played by two individuals, and each of which locate a playing piece, including a movable member, at the upper end of each of the ramps. Upon release of the movable members, they will roll down the inclined ramps toward each other. Each of the movable members removably carry a characterization figure, such that the movable member may adopt the design of a horse and the characterization figure may adopt the design of a man. Projecting elements, as for example, a lance, extend from each of the movable members. Moreover, camming means operate between the ramps and the projected elements to cause the projected elements to swing toward and away from the opposite ramp, so as to possibly engage the rider or other form of characterization figure on one of the movable members.
Inventors
- 👤 Adolph E. Goldfarb
- 👤 Erwin Benkoe
- 👤 Dennis H. Merino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/06; A63H15/00; A63H15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A toy game of chance and skill comprising: a. a pair of opposed inclined ramps located in operative relationship to each other, b. a movable member capable of being disposed in each of said ramps at opposite ends thereof for movement toward each other, c. a projected element operatively mounted on each of said movable members and shifting in a reciprocative motion toward and away from the ramp in which the member it is associated with is located, and d. camming means operable between said projected element of each said movable members and the associated ramp for moving the projected element in the reciprocative motion during movement down the inclined ramp, whereby the projected element of one movable member may engage the movable member in the other of the ramps and dislocate at least a portion of the same during movement on the respective ramps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A toy game of chance and skill comprising: a. a pair of opposed inclined ramps located in operative relationship to each other, b. a movable member capable of being disposed in each of said ramps at opposite ends thereof for movement toward each other, c. a projected element operatively mounted on each of said movable members and shifting in a reciprocative motion toward and away from the ramp in which the member it is associated with is located, and d. camming means operable between said projected element of each said movable members and the associated ramp for moving the projected element in the reciprocative motion during movement down the inclined ramp, whereby the projected element of one movable member may engage the movable member in the other of the ramps and dislocate at least a portion of the same during movement on the respective ramps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy game of claim 1 further characterized in that said pair of ramps are located in juxtaposition to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The toy game of claim 1 further characterized in that each of said movable members carries a characterization figure thereon which is capable of being struck by the projected element of the other movable member and being dislodged from its associated movable member when struck by the projected element of the other movable member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The toy game of claim 3 further characterized in that camming means is connected to the projected element in such construction that the projected element associated with each movable member swings into and away from the ramp of the movable member with which it is associated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The toy game of claim 4 further characterized in that the movable member is a characterization representation of a horse, the characterization figure is the characterization of a rider on said horse, and the projected element is a lance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The toy game of claim 1 further characterized in that roller means is operatively associated with each of said movable members for permitting movement of each of said movable members in its associated ramp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The toy game of claim 1 further characterized in that said camming means comprises a camming section formed with each of said ramps and an extended cam actuating member connected to the projected element on each such member and being engageable with the associated cam section in its ramp.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The toy game of claim 7 further characterized in that biasing means is operatively associated with each of said movable members and the projected element associated therewith for biasing the cam actuating member of each projected element into engagement with its associated camming surface.
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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) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |